Yamaha Banshee

[Super Hick]

Hello I have a 2002 Yamaha Banshee thats stock bore with a aftermarket crank. I just bought the quad rode it for a week, and now it wont start. I have tried bump starting it and it fires up. but it acts like it wont "light". Heres what I think is the problem, The shop told me to run Klotz red 2 stroke oil in it. When I asked what ratio I should mix it at they told me 50:1 and " I should be fine". Well after doing some research and calling some Quad preformance shops everyone says they run 32:1. WOuld it be possible in the week that i ran it at 50:1 that i burned up the piston.? When it is running it seems like it is struggling to turn. Thanks. All the help I could get would be greatly appreciated.

[toytech]

I run amsoil at 50 to 1 with no problems . just maybe time for a new top end. do a compression test.

 

welcome to bhq

Edited July 23, 2011 by toytech

[Dicklez]

I always ran 32:1 with the Klotz. Thats the norm i guess. Your giving plenty of lubrication. But Everybody has there way of running there fuel. I barley burn up plugs. Like toytech said do a compression check. Welcome to BHQ.

[Pasi S.]

New gas with 32:1 and a set of new plugs... report back.

 

If it won´t do good, don´t ride it. This site is full of professionals who can AND will help you.

 

-Pasi S.

[06specialedition]

I've ALWAYS ran Klotz R50 at 40:1 with no issues at all, it is great oil.

 

Few things to check:

 

Compression

Plugs

Choke Tube

 

Also, what is the jetting? If it is too lean you could have caused some issues.

[wfobasheeboy]

Welcome to BHQ

 

I run amsoil at 50 to 1 with no problems .

 

X2 on

Compression

Plugs

Choke Tube