2k4_Shee Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 I just bought my 2004 shee and I am new to the 2 stroke world, I need all the information i can get in order to keep my shee running good and lasting long, any help is appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwill Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 First-buy a clymers manuel for the banshee-next read all post in every catagory for the last 5 years-then increase helmit size due to head swelling because of knowledge intake overload- and then......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrokeStonedBiker Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 a banshee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee04le Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Get rid of the stock air filter and get a proflo type adapter and a 2 clamp on type filters. Having 2 just makes it easier because you always have one clean and ready to install. Change your tranny oil about every 15-20 hours and lube your a-arm and swingarm pivot points. Other than that, keep your chain clean (and the rest of your machine) and adjusted and get a clymer manual for reference to proper procedure for more in depth future maintenance issues. If you don't know jetting, get to know it if you want your machine to run good and last. Everything you need to know is here. And most importantly, try and keep the rubber side down. Get some better rear tires though so that lesser machines aren't under the mis-impression that they can actually hang with the shee. Stock tires suck...bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeJen Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Rid yourself of the stock air filter immediately. Anything is an improvement over the stock one. Keep your oil changed in the trans. Use a quality mix oil and mix correctly. Use good gas dont be cheap. An inline fuel filter is cheap and always a good idea. Chain adjustment is by far the worst but normally once it has done a little stretching it is set and you wont have to mess with it again. Keep everything greased. Keep a check on the coolant levels, tends to puke some here and there. Pretty basic stuff like you do on any quad or bike. Any good manual will be a great addition to the banshee too. We bought the Yamaha manuals though. Dont know the difference between the Clymer and the Yamaha manual. The Yamaha one has a lot of spec info on torque specs and electrical components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frocashmoney24 Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 these guy's pretty much nailed it, when ur ready to modify, because lets face it, stock sucks, theres plenty of places to get parts out there, oh and make sure ur shee's not runnin lean, cuase that could be a engine gone quick, do a search on a plug chop test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee~ Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 grease the zerts once a month.And I give her a massage ever week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVBANSHEE03 Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 THE SHEE IS LIKE EVERY OTHER SHE. BE AFFECTIONATE TO HER, SPEND MONEY ON HER AND RIDE HER TILL YOU CANT NO MORE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03LE Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Good JOB guys, Always love how HQ peeps are there to help eachother. Seems like mine likes the sweet talk, I made the mistake of calling her a b*tch once and she puked coolant all over my leg at the dunes. Other then that keep er clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2k4_Shee Posted April 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 thanx for the tips guys..all of the information sounds excellent. I am ready to replace the stock air filter right now where to buy and how much is my question? I am running it rich for the first few tanks (24:1) then i will set in at a 32:1 yamalube 2r mix with premium gas. I am trying to buy some toomey t5's for the shee as we speak but i dont know what will happen just yet (any other suggestions on pipes anyone.. i want mid to top range power and lots of it) And finally i hate the stock tires they suck ass. I have raced it 3 times won all three but they were close b/c i couldnt stop spinning until i hit 4th gear.. but thanx for the help all and i look forward to hearing more tips from you guys on what i just asked... -Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVBANSHEE03 Posted April 17, 2004 Report Share Posted April 17, 2004 I CANT COMPLAIN ABOUT MY CPI'S, WHERE I'M FROM IF YOU AINT GOT EM YOU AINT FAST ENUFF. EVERY BODY DOWN HERE IS TRYING TO JUMP ON THEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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