Uf21 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 What are the typical procedures if the banshee is not going to be ridden in months (summer)? All I have done is emptied the tank from the gas line the leads to the petcock. Also what should be done before riding it the first time after months of being off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special06shee Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 if the bowls are drained your good to go! Just make sure to put some fresh fuel in when your ready to rip again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I put mine up for 3 1/2 years. Just emptied the tank and carbs. Pulled the bowls and put a shot of WD-40 in the carbs to keep them from corroding. Pulled the spark plugs and dumped a touch of two stroke lube down the cylinders and turned it over by hand to get the parts lubed up. Put the plugs back in. Also unplugged all electrical components and put dialectric grease on every connection. I put a shot of lube on every single moving part and gave grease to every zerk fitting. It's not much work and there are actually some guys who do almost every bit of that minus the oil in the cylinders after every ride and wash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 tear down and get some new parts thats what i seem to do when i not riding haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jereme6655 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 also you should try and relieve the weight off the suspension and get the tires off of the ground depending on how long your going to keep it in storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I don't ever do anything except purge my alky bike. But I do go out and start it every 3 or 4 weeks just to get a good dose of the 2 stroke smell, Lol! Sometimes I take the weight off the rear to keep from folding my paddles, don't know if it is really needed. SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I don't ever do anything except purge my alky bike. But I do go out and start it every 3 or 4 weeks just to get a good dose of the 2 stroke smell, Lol! Sometimes I take the weight off the rear to keep from folding my paddles, don't know if it is really needed. SP I also put it up on the jack to keep the tires off the ground. If it's a hauler it will fold the paddle. Sent from my SGH-T679 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasi S. Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I drain the tank and carbs, clean the filters and put them back on without oil. I also add more pressure to my tires. Last time my bike was sitting 6 months out side... under a "ATV cover". There was 1ft hard snow and ice on top of it. LOL! With fresh gas it started after fourth kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uf21 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I drain the tank and carbs, clean the filters and put them back on without oil. I also add more pressure to my tires. Last time my bike was sitting 6 months out side... under a "ATV cover". There was 1ft hard snow and ice on top of it. LOL! With fresh gas it started after fourth kick. Good thing it doesn't snow where I live, lol. I have emptied my tank including the reserve but there is still a tiny bit left in there. Would it be okay just to pour new fuel over it when I go to ride it next time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booxzzy Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 drain the fuel out of carbs,lift it on car jack stands(one on the front and one at rear),deflate tires and plug intake and exhaust with cloth so moisture doesn't get in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booxzzy Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 and yeah,u can pour new fuel over if u can't get it all out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Cal Suspension Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Move somewhere that has better weather > ride year round. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uf21 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I would sell my house before I sell my banshee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uf21 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Move somewhere that has better weather > ride year round. Problem solved. There was no problem to begin with for it to be solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Cal Suspension Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 There was no problem to begin with for it to be solved. What are the typical procedures if the banshee is not going to be ridden in months (summer)? All I have done is emptied the tank from the gas line the leads to the petcock. Also what should be done before riding it the first time after months of being off? My mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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