Doom400 Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 Hello just purchased a banshee. Looks brand new rides and starts great. The previous owner told me to change all the fluids because they’ve been sitting a while. Changed the trans fluid And it was a gray milky color with tinges of regular oil color. At first I wasn’t alarmed because I’ve changeD the oil on old thumpers and Have gotten all kinds of colors. But after doing some research I was thinking it could be coolant ...is this something I should worry about ....totally new to the banshee thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppedupandcutdown Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 Change it, run it, but keep a close eye on it. Probably water pump seals but could just be condensation. You'll be able to tell real fast with fresh oil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom400 Posted April 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 28 minutes ago, hoppedupandcutdown said: Change it, run it, but keep a close eye on it. Probably water pump seals but could just be condensation. You'll be able to tell real fast with fresh oil. I already changed it ....are the water pump seals a big/easy job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppedupandcutdown Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 Fairly simple, best to do the bearing, seals and impeller, and even the drive gear, then you know it's all new and good to go for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom400 Posted April 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 2 hours ago, hoppedupandcutdown said: Fairly simple, best to do the bearing, seals and impeller, and even the drive gear, then you know it's all new and good to go for a long time. Thank you ...I’m a thumper dirtbike guy ...my family is switching to atvs ...so I got one of these because I’ve already ridden plenty of boring 4 strokes ....I’m just in the process off changing all the fluids before it’s first official ride ...I’ll keep a eye on the fluid color ....also what mix do you guys run ...was told this atv is 40 to 1 ...I run my daughter lt80 at 32 1...is that a okay ratio for the shee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppedupandcutdown Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 I run 40:1, either is fine - personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Don't forget the o ring on the pipe going to water pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggzy Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 If you're gonna change the fuel mix, plan on rejetting. It *will* affect the jetting. Try to find out from the previous owner what he was mixing. Then check your jetting anyway. If you already have a vehicle that runs 32:1, that's your best choice. Keep your life simple. I've never heard any real good arguments for going to 40:1. Also if your airtemp goes below freezing in the winter, use semi synth oil so it doesn't separate out in cold weather. I use Maxima Super M, but any modern 2 stroke blend will likely be fine.Some good videos on YT for rebuilding your water pump. Good luck! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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