Johnd267 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 What's up guys new to the forum and new to my new banshee . It's a 2000 been in storage for 10 years, bought it off a 1 owner older guy that bought it brand new . Original top end bone stock. Top end Psi is 130 left 128 right. I'm a mechanic for trade (15 years) 32 years old . I have owner every quad and dirt bike all most under the sun lol. Built a few 250r quads, yz250's own a rzr 900 etc . NEVER owned a banshee though. The quad is in showroom condition it's so weird lol. Scored it . Anyhow was riding today and she was smoking like a train don't know if it's from sitting or the guy mixed the gas on the rich side or what but . So with it being bone stock 32:1 yamalube ok or? I always ran golden spec at 50:1 on all my bikes but they had pipes and rejet jobs etc. 32:1 good for a stock shee? Trail riding and high speed field runs. Lmk fellas . What else should I do ? I kind of want to throw a FMF gold series pipe kit on it and rejet but the machine is so mint I kind of feel bad lol. Also the dude has a K&N filter on it should I ditch that and put the stock foam set up back on? I like foam filters with oil type deal but maybe the K&N is better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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special06shee Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Damn that fucker is mint! Hard to find them like that anymore. Like mentioned above, id drop fluids, and give the carbs a good cleaning. Id personally would throw a foam filter back on the bike if it were mine, specially if its a trail bike and will see dusty conditions. As far as pipes go, id hold off a while and just ride the thing. Figure out what ya like about it and what ya dislike about it. Too many peeps buy pipes without a plan for the future mods.. Certain pipes are hands down better in certain areas and with supporting mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strm Trpr Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Nice find!! Welcome to the forum! Why would anyone feel bad about modding virgin Banshee!! Do your research. Mod the suspension so you can really enjoy her!! I've spent a little on my suspension and I'm so glad I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnd267 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I agree with you guys . I just changed gear lube with Spec clutch saver 10/30 that's ok right? Guys at part store recommended it. Also 40:1 with stock jetting? May be to rich know? 32:1 yamalube is what I'm hearing but 40:1 may be better in the trails? Pipes I would just go with gold series for some added torque in the trails . No other mods . The bike runs great . So back to pre mix and case oil . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Knowing what I know now. I wouldn't leave anything stock. I'd buy other people's builds and just add or change to save money. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnd267 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 you can run 32:1 if you'd like, its not a big deal, and Spec will do fine. If you find it smokes alot when warmed up, i'd cut back to 40:1. That's what I'm thinking maybe the smoking was from built up oil is stock pipes and muffler packing idk . I never use the fuel in the tank when buying a used machine but I was so excited to ride it I did lol. I'll try 32:1 and see how it goes . As a lot of people don't under stand the less oil and more fuel the richer the mixture burns . All my 50:1 bikes with golden spec had some small mains I tell you . I try to explain that to people and there like what dude your crazy you have it backwards lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnd267 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Can i be so bold as to ask how much you paid for it? Sure man guy wanted 4500 got it for $3200 after going back and forth . It's so mint I did not mind paying a little more . Only thing I noticed it the rear axle bearings have a little play. Hey what's the deal with these nitro fully adjustable front shocks on eBay ? $98 bucks? Wtf lol. Wonder it there any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawa110 Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Steer clear ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strm Trpr Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 1 pt of Yamalube 2R mixed with 5 gallons of 91 octane is 40:1. I've been running that ratio for 25 yrs, never had a problem. Do you have a FSM? If not, get a Clymer manual. My motor kicks 120psi warm. Still runs super bitchin. Check out my sig. Mod list is almost complete. My motor has never been opened either, not even the clutch cover has been taken off. Only thing I'd do different is run V Force 4 reeds. I installed my setup before they came out. I'm debating on having Ron Black from RB Designs cut my stock head to get more efficient combustion and then I can run another degree of timing advance. What kind of riding do you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strm Trpr Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 That's awesome you know about the fuel/oil ratio. 50 parts fuel to 1 part oil is a lean fuel/oil ratio. But when talking air/fuel ratio, 50:1 premix is a rich air/fuel ratio and jetting should be leaned out. But then you're sacrificing sufficient lubrication of the bottom end bearings, both rod bearings, the pistons and rings. You've done it for years, so you know how to tune!! That's awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadbeat Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 "clutch saver" in the trans, is that friction modified..you might find it slips if its been sitting forever with some gas in it, its prolly got sludge or residue in the tank would add to overly smoking stock air filter is junk if you prefer foam get a quality aftermarket unit welcome to BHQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnd267 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Thanks guys yes it's not my first rodeo just my first banshee lol. So fuck the eBay shocks lol. I ride trail and open field runs wide open. I don't jump or anything like that to old and bad knee from all years riding etc . So I QT of 2r is 40:1? Think maybe that would be better for trail riding ? Half throttle or so. Or should I just stick to 32:1. I'm starting to think that maybe the packing could be oiled soaked from the way it was smoking today the whole street was a cloud lol. Front end never left the ground either banshees pull the tires or? I mean if I clutch it I'm sure it will but . I'm prob going to do the FMF kit with power core 2 pipes very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnd267 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Yea golden Spec 10/30 clutch saver they told me to use I was like you sure? Lol. I always ran 80w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strm Trpr Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 No man, 16oz = 1 pint is 40:1 when mixed with 5 gallons of fuel. There's no reason to go 32:1. Yamalube 2R comes in pints and quarts. Buy pints and be done with it and never have to use a ratio rite mixing cup again!! There are other exhaust choices. I've riddenbToomey T5's on my bike and T3's and SLP's on my buddy's Dune Port motor. The SLP's turn the Banshee into a tractor. I never found the top of 6th gear with the Toomey T3's, but they required a shit ton of clutch fanning to keep on the pipe. I'm gonna try some Pro Circuits out. They run up the face of the power curve faster than T5's and rev out the same. Do some research and buy the right parts the first time. Do it right, or do it twice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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