2011 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 fuel type

5-3
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EBU19550
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil mixing
ratio
If Yamalube “R” oil is not available, select an oil
from the following list.
NOTICE

ECB00140
Never mix two types of 2-stroke engine oil in
the same batch. Always use the same type of
oil to ensure maximum engine performance.
EBU19580
Transmission oil
Make sure that the transmission oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-10.)
EBU19631
Coolant
Make sure that the coolant is at the specified level.
Add coolant as necessary. (See page 8-13.)
TIP

The coolant level must be checked on a cold en-
gine since the level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
EBU19711
Front and rear brakes
Brake lever and brake pedal

Check that there is no free play in the brake le-
ver. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system.

Check for correct brake pedal height. (See
page 8-38.) If the pedal height is incorrect, have
a Yamaha dealer adjust it.

Check the operation of the lever and pedal. They
should move smoothly and there should be a
firm feeling when the brakes are applied. If not,
have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary. Recommended 2-stroke engine oil:
Yamalube “R” (Yamalube Racing 2-cycle oil)
Mixing ratio:
24:1
Recommended 2-stroke engine oil Mixing ratio

Castrol R30
20:1 Castrol A545
Castrol A747

10-1
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910
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EBU25960
SPECIFICATIONS
EBU2597G
Dimensions:
Overall length:
1855 mm (73.0 in)
Overall width:
1100 mm (43.3 in)
Overall height:
1080 mm (42.5 in)
Seat height:
800 mm (31.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1280 mm (50.4 in)
Ground clearance:
135 mm (5.3 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3600 mm (142 in)
Weight:
With oil and fuel:
187.0 kg (412 lb)
Noise and vibration level:
Noise level (77/311/EEC):
82.7 dB(A) (EUR)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 0.5 m/s
2

(EUR)
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 2.5 m/s
2

(EUR)
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 2-cylinder
Displacement:
347 cm
3

Bore
×
stroke:
64.0
×
54.0 mm (2.52
×
2.13 in)
Compression ratio:
6.50 :1
Starting system:
Kickstarter
Lubrication system:
Premix
Type:
YAMALUBE 2-R, Castrol R30, A545, A747
Engine oil quantity:
Premix ratio (1):
YAMALUBE R 24:1

Transmission oil:
Type:
SAE 10W-30 type SE motor oil (EUR)
YAMALUBE 4 (10W-40) or SAE 10W-40 type SE motor
oil (AUS)(NZL)
Quantity:
1.5 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)

10-2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
910
11
Cooling system:

Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):
0.28 L (0.30 US qt, 0.25 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.50 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
12.0 L (3.17 US gal, 2.64 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.5 L (0.66 US gal, 0.55 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:
Type
×
quantity:
VM26SS x 2
Spark plug (s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/BR8ES
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
66/23 (2.869)Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
41/14 (2.929)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
1st:
32/13 (2.461)
2nd:
29/16 (1.812)
3rd:
27/18 (1.500)
4th:
25/20 (1.250)
5th:
23/22 (1.045)
6th:
21/24 (0.875)
Chassis:
Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
9.0 °
Trail:
40.0 mm (1.57 in)
Front tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT21 x 7-10