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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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what are some things i should keep in mind for maintaining a banshee. I already know to grease bushing bearings any moving parts every several weeks, but what about coolant and other fluids. Also what premix do most of you guys run and with what oil
 
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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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The stock swingarm on the Banshee makes the chain a real pain in the butt to ajust..... And as for oil, I run ( Klotz R-50 two-stroke Techniplate racing synthetic oil ) at 32 to 1 pre-mix....
 
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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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thanks alot i was thinking about using the klotz but i have heard some bad things about it, what has your experience been and are there any other suggestions out there. Also what about the other fluids. Thanks
 
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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 10:22 PM
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I had a 99 Banshee that I just sold..... I ran klotz in it from day one with no problems..... Klotz R-50 film strength is comparable to caster oil with the clean burning characteristics of a synthetic oil...
 
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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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always turn the gass off when your done riding it will prolong the life of the carbs
 
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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Especially in the winter. Let it warm up properly!!! Dont just jump on and go. I run 50/50 93 and Torco Mach 110 and 32:1 Castor 927. SMELLS GOOOOOD!!!!
 
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 01:48 PM
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will 93 octane be alright for it, it only has pipes on it. How often should i change the gear case fluid and the antifreeze. Thanks
 
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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Yes 91 and over is good on stock compression. I change every 3 good rides. 1.5 quarts, no filter, one bolt (really easy)
 
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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Antifreeze can be changed when ever. Maybe once a year.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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thanks a lot.. are there any other fluids I should be aware of that need to be changed. Or anything else that i should check every so often
 
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