Lubby, there are guys here that would just LOVE to sand drag you on a Banshee for money. Don't tempt them too much.
On a racetrack, the Polaris machines likely don't have good enough handling to outdo a Banshee. But do NOT laugh too loud about their lack of dragracing abilities.

Now, on to the original question.

I would personally use synthetic oil (use the Polaris stuff myself, but I am sure other brands are as good) Using synthetic oil all but eliminates the 2-cycle smoke & odor (unless you idle around a lot) plus you will greatly improve spark plug life before it fouls out.
Grease it often enough, and remember one or two shots every couple rides is far better than 10 shots once a year.
As a rule, it is better to have the chain a fraction too loose than too tight, even on the Concentric drive models (like yours).
Change the counterbalance oil every year, or after you go into DEEP water (like near seat high - but owning a 2x4 that shouldn't be a problem, right?)
And belt life - the #1 cause of a 'burned' belt is applying throttle in a situation where the wheels are not turning. The Polaris machines have no 'clutch'. It is driven by pulleys, like a snowmobile. When the front pulley opens up enough to 'let go' of the belt, the machine stops. When you give it some throttle, but not enough to spin the wheels, you have the pulley slipping on the belt. This causes a build up of heat. Slip the pulley in one spot long enough, and you will burn the belt. Now, it can take some slippage for a short period of time. I am talking when you have the back wheels in a mudhole, and don't want to get dirty, so you s-l-o-w-l-y ease into the throttle. If it is the sticky mud that takes a lot of power to get the wheels moving, and you build up the revs too slowly, that is what burns most belts.

Farmr

 

Congratulations on your purchase 250Excited. Some of these things were probably already said. Lube the chain, grease the fittings etc.. You may want to purchase a service manual to keep you on schedule of what things to do. I just bought mine from the dealer for $30. I have only owned one two-stroke bike a motorcycle back when I was in my early teens. It was easy to take care of. Enjoy the new machine.

 

Thanks for all the help. One more question, do you grease it with a standard grease gun or do I need something else?

 

Use a standard grease gun but, use waterproof grease. Polaris has some pretty cool stuff. If you're not close to a dealer, you can buy at WalMart.

 

I have a TIP!If you go to Walmart,make sure you go to the Auto section and by a tow rope.They can be bought for about 20 bucks and come in REAL handy.

Polaris should include them with EVERY ATV purchase![''snicker!!]

Bill

 

Muddy.......why bring that junk to the table? We have all heard it before. Write Congress, or your Senator or even a book but quit with that crap. 250...did you buy it right there on the highway(75)? Where do you ride?

 

Okiedude,

I bought it at RT&T in Muskogee. We'll be going to Appalachia Bay on Saturday. WE like to ride there and of course Little Sahara. How about you? Muddy - I think you're right. That tow rope will come in real handy for pulling Yamaha's and Honda's out of the mud.

 

leave Muddy alone all of you.............after all, he's a HONDA SALESMAN!!! LOL
-MT

 

polaris beat a banshee in a drag race, or any race, no way.

 

YZEATER,

Believe it! Some guys are running just a pipe and clutch kit and beating them. The Banshee isn't as big or as bad as most people are lead to believe. Now a Cannondale, that's a different story. It would take slightly more to beat one of those, like an aftermarket carb, less restrictive air filter, reed valve, porting and having the compression raised along with the mentioned pipe and clutch kit. It's quite obvious you haven't been around long in these forums if you doubt the validity of that statement. There have been numerous mpeg movies showing this.