2011 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 suspension

Accessories and loading ........................... 6-6
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV.............. 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGMENT .............................................7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............ 7-8
TURNING YOUR ATV ............................. 7-11
CLIMBING UPHILL .................................. 7-12
RIDING DOWNHILL................................. 7-15
CROSSING A SLOPE.............................. 7-16
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER .................................................. 7-17
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN .......... 7-18
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ........................ 7-19
WHAT TO DO IF... ................................... 7-20
WHAT TO DO... ....................................... 7-20
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ...................... 8-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .......................... 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 8-5
Checking the spark plugs .......................... 8-9
Transmission oil ...................................... 8-10
Coolant .................................................... 8-13
Cleaning the air filter element ................. 8-18Cleaning the spark arrester ..................... 8-22
Changing the carburetor settings ............. 8-23
Adjusting the engine idling speed ............ 8-32
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ........ 8-34
Brakes ...................................................... 8-34
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ....................................................... 8-35
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-36
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-37
Checking the front brake lever free
play ........................................................ 8-38
Checking the brake pedal height ............. 8-38
Adjusting the parking brake free play ...... 8-38
Brake light switches ................................. 8-41
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .......... 8-41
Drive chain slack ...................................... 8-43
Lubricating the drive chain ....................... 8-45
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-45
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ........................................... 8-46
Checking the shift pedal .......................... 8-46
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-46
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-47
Lubricating the rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm pivoting
points ..................................................... 8-47
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ..................................................... 8-48

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cident.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
Turn the spring preload adjusting ring in direction
(a) to increase the spring preload and thereby
harden the suspension, and in direction (b) to de-
crease the spring preload and thereby soften the
suspension.
TIP

A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
EBU19102
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly
The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the rear shock absorb-
er assembly can be adjusted to suit the rider’s
weight and the riding conditions.WARNING
EWB00460
Suspension components become hot during
operation. Never touch the compression
damping force adjusting knob, the rebound
damping force adjusting dial or the oil reser-
voir with your bare hand or skin until suspen-
sion components have cooled.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
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(a)
(b)

Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
3
Maximum (hard):
5

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NOTICE

ECB00090
Never turn an adjusting mechanism beyond
the minimum and maximum settings.
Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a) to increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, and in direc-
tion (b) to decrease the spring preload and
thereby soften the suspension.TIP


A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.

The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance A, shown in the illustration.
The shorter distance A is, the higher the spring
preload; the longer distance A is, the lower the
spring preload. With each complete turn of the
adjusting nut, distance A is changed by 1.5 mm
(0.06 in).
1. Locknut
2. Spring preload adjusting nut
1
2
(a)(b)

1. Distance A
1

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15 *Rear suspension
relay arm and con-
necting arm pivot-
ing points

Check operation and correct if necessary.

Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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16 * Steering system

Check operation and repair or replace if damaged.

Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.
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17 Transmission oil

Change.

Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.
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18 Cooling system

Check coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary.
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Replace coolant. Every 2 years
19 *Moving parts and
cables

Lubricate.
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20 *Throttle lever hous-
ing and cable

Check operation and correct if necessary.

Check throttle lever free play and adjust if neces-
sary.

Lubricate throttle lever housing and cable.
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21 *Front and rear brake
switches

Check operation and correct if necessary.
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22 * Lights and switches

Check operation and correct if necessary.

Adjust headlight beams.
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NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
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EBU24963
Checking the wheel hub bearings
The front and rear wheel hub bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is play
in a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub bear-
ings.
EBU25004
Lubricating the rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm pivoting
points
The rear suspension relay arm and connecting
arm pivoting points must be lubricated at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-brication chart.
TIP

For parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
1. Grease nipple
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Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/KT851B
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT20 x 10-9
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/KT877A
Loading:
Maximum loading limit:
100.0 kg (220 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):
Recommended:
Front:
30.0 kPa (0.300 kgf/cm
2

, 4.4 psi)
Rear:
30.0 kPa (0.300 kgf/cm
2

, 4.4 psi)
Minimum:
Front:
27.0 kPa (0.270 kgf/cm
2

, 4.0 psi)
Rear:
27.0 kPa (0.270 kgf/cm
2

, 4.0 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
10 x 6.0AT
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
9 x 8.5AT
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
230 mm (9.1 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper

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Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1
P
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake ................................................................. 4-5
Parking brake free play, adjusting ................................ 8-38
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
R
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
S
Safety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-11
Shifting ........................................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal ...................................................................... 4-7
Shift pedal, checking .................................................... 8-46
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front .......... 4-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear .............. 4-13
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-22
Spark plugs, checking .................................................... 8-9
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-3
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-11
Storage........................................................................... 9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots.......................................................................... 8-48
Suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting
points, lubricating the rear.......................................... 8-47
T
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-52
Throttle lever .......................................................... 4-2
,
5-4Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................. 8-34
Throttle OverRide System .............................................. 4-3
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Transmission oil ................................................... 5-3
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8-10
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-54
Troubleshooting charts................................................. 8-56
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Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
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Wheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-47
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-54
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-53