jmoore Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 A friend and I just bought a couple of new '04 banshees. We are new to this 2 stroke thing and need to know what oil and what ratio. And we wont be using amsoil. At least not right now. When we brought them home they ran like crap. Sputtering, backfiring, and not much power. The dealer had the tank half full and I am sure it was pretty rich. The manual suggests 24:1 with the yamalube. We want to get away from that for price reasons. Now if we switch to a different brand, what mix should we use? Also, do you have to run these rich for the break-in period? Is synthetic okay to use? Another question, It is butt cold here in minnesota, is it okay to ride them in the cold? Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheefreak Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 (edited) I run 32:1 Klotz Supertechniplate. Great oil as many of the guys will tell you, even smells great. When I'm done racing people and they smell my exhaust, they always ask if I run racing fuel. As far as the cold go's, need to probably go up a jet size or two, probably came w/200's stock, may want to 220 to start to be on the safe side and see how shee runs. Info is assuming shee is completely stock. Oh, and welcome to the HQ. Edited January 6, 2005 by sheefreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1tekiller Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 (edited) I run 32:1 Klotz Supertechniplate. Edited January 6, 2005 by sp1tekiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BdBanshee Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 I think most people run 32:1, some run 40:1. Yamalube works fine, or there are many other great oils you could use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUSH THE THROTTLE Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 And we wont be using amsoil. 302722[/snapback] Why not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 Welcome to the HQ.. I use Motul 600 @ 32:1 Your gonna get a ton of different responces on what kind of oil to use. Like Bd said, most run 32:1. Here's more info then you'll ever need to know about riding in different climates, elevations, and why the bike is or isn't running right.. Jetting FAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducman Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 32:1 on the yama 2-R. It is actually cheaper than many other oils. If it is 30 degrees out then you may need to jet 2 larger on the main. I would recommend changing the spark plugs after1 tank of fuel on break in after that they will last a long time.. They will start running much better around 1/2 way through the second tank when you start going WOT and get the motor heated up good. The rings will be fully seated, moving parts loosened up, and it will get the extra fuel/oil cleared out of the case/cylinders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wodeman Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 A friend and I just bought a couple of new '04 banshees. We are new to this 2 stroke thing and need to know what oil and what ratio. And we wont be using amsoil. At least not right now. When we brought them home they ran like crap. Sputtering, backfiring, and not much power. The dealer had the tank half full and I am sure it was pretty rich. The manual suggests 24:1 with the yamalube. We want to get away from that for price reasons. Now if we switch to a different brand, what mix should we use? Also, do you have to run these rich for the break-in period? Is synthetic okay to use? Another question, It is butt cold here in minnesota, is it okay to ride them in the cold? Thanks for any help! 302722[/snapback] My son and I use Amsoil Dominator (was called 2000 Racing before I think) in our Banshee and Blaster between 40 and 50 to 1 (the instructions call for 50:1). Runs SUPER, hardly any smoke and smells minty! We did run a tank full of Yamalube for break in though. None better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2kbanshee9187 Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 I use 40:1 yamalube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellison445 Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 I run 32:1 yamalube I use 40:1 yamalube. 302783[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee~ Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 I run Bel-Ray H1R 32:1 it smells great and its synthetic....which some people say its not good to use synthetic oils during break in.Dont mix your oils either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenr74 Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 I run 32:1 yamalube 302785[/snapback] Same here. Never had a problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddevil111 Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Same here. Never had a problem with it. 302904[/snapback] word!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05bansh Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 The Yamalube isnt an expensive oil. Thats what I run 32:1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 I run 32:1 maxima on the banshee, the 250, and my little brothers 85. Runs great, is "racing" oil like amsoil much better than what I'm using, I don't get that really, I always though oil was oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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