A Few questions (beginner banshee rider)

[YamahaBanshee2K5]

I just bought an 05 brand new banshee and I was wondering if this is normal:

 

As I start the bike from a cold start. I pull the choke out 1 click and kick the bike over. It starts fine but then after about 20 seconds it stalls. I have to continuosly give the bike steady throttle at low rpm for a minute, close the choke, and the bike is warm and idles fine with no throttle. Is it normal to have to give the bike gas (throttle) to get it to warm up? Or should I be able to warm the bike up with no throttle? If so what can I do to fix this?

 

 

Second question: What tranny oil is best? And is 1.6 quarts the right amount?

 

Thank you

[Ducman]

Fairly normal, it'll get a bit better after is gets a few more Hrs and loostens up a bit and you start riding it more agressively.. If you start it up and don't ride it and then start it again it will get worse untill you take it out and romp on it to get it good and hot and get the cylinders and case cleared out of excess fuel and oil.

 

I thinks its about 1.8 quarts. Any oil you get from a motorcycle shopl made for 2 stroke gear boxes should be fine.

[superchicken]

yep,its still nice and tight.ya got to get some hours on it and shell loosen right up.are you still running the 24-1 break in mix still.after your done breaking it in i like to change the plugs cause they get f-ed up with microscopic peices of metal from break in.after that should run like a champ.word of the wise scrounge 25 bills up and buy a clymers manual,its priceless at times.

[ledofthezep]

As to your oil questions: manual states 1.5qts, I run about 1.8 myself. On stock(cork) clutches you'll be fine with the 10w30 motor oil the manual states, I ran Valvoline 10w30 for years without problems. If you go aftermarket or have an aftermarket clutch, I'd recommend BelRay Gear saver...is a bit expensive, but won't allow as much wear on the aftermarket kevlar or carbon fiber plates as motor oil would.

[Banshee~]

I'd recommend BelRay Gear saver...is a bit expensive, but won't allow as much wear on the aftermarket kevlar or carbon fiber plates as motor oil would.

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I run BelRay Gear Saver 80w its about $6.50 for a bottle.No problems yet..try pulling the choke out all the way....you will find a pattern for starting it up.

[RNBRAD]

I guarantee that a good synthetic car oil will provide much better lubrication and protection than the petroleum based bel-ray gear saver. Also you will save money in the process. Now a sythetic gear oil is a totally different kritter. Of course comparing synthetic to petoleum based oils is like comparing the banshee to a yamaha breeze.

[racer]

the motor thing is norm. we have soooooooooo many people ask us that. its brand new. when you were brand new you didnt run right either. hahaha

[YamahaBanshee2K5]

I just started running 32:1 oil/gas mix, I was running 24:1 the first 2-3 tanks. I guess I just have to get on it and beat it up for a while. Thanks all !!