Yamaha Banshee 350

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Yamaha Banshee is a two-stroke, twin cylinder all-terrain vehicle manufactured in Japan and sold in the U.S. from 1987 to 2006. Due to U.S. EPA emission restrictions, the Banshee is no longer sold at U.S. dealers but are still being sold in Canada as a 2007 model ($8,049 CAN MSRP). Its water cooled engine is a non power valve version of the power plant used in Yamaha's infamous RD/RZ350 street bike with transmission gear ratio's adjusted for ATV use. Differences between model years are minor, including color combinations, upper j-arms on early models (1987 to 1990) followed by a-arms on subsequent models, the addition of a brake light in late production machines (2002 and on), and minor differences in electrical connector styles. The longest production run of any ATV and winning at the 1987 Baja 1000 when it was first introduced, the Banshee ranks among one of the best ATVs of all time. Government emission restrictions and the availability of hi-performance 4-stroke ATV's in recent years has lessened the Banshee's popularity.

• Addition- in 1990 the carrier was changed from 2 bearings to 3 and in 1992 the chain slack adjustment was changed.

[[1]] 1998 Yamaha Banshee YFZ350

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Contents 1 Engine 2 Drivetrain 3 Chassis/Suspension 4 Steering/Braking 5 Wheels/Tires

[edit] Engine

• Type: 347cc, Liquid-cooled, Twin Cylinder, 2-stroke
• Compression Ratio: 6.5:1
• Fuel System: Naturally aspirated w/dual Mikuni VM26SS
• Ignition System: CDI, Kick start
• Fuel: Premixed, 24:1 ratio

[edit] Drivetrain

• Clutch: Wet-type, Multiple disc
• Transmission: Constant mesh, 6-speed
• Primary Reduction: Helical gear - 66/23:2.869
• Secondary Reduction: Chain drive - 41/14:2.929
• Gear Ratios
  • 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

[edit] Chassis/Suspension

• Chassis Type: Steel tube frame, 9.0 degree caster angle
• Overall Length: 73" (1855 mm)
• Overall Width: 43.3" (1100 mm)
• Overall Height: 42.5" (1080 mm)
• Seat Height: 31.5" (800 mm)
• Wheelbase: 50.4" (1280 mm)
• Ground Clearance: 5.3" (135 mm)
• Dry Weight: 386 lb (175 kg)
• Suspension
  • Front Suspension: Double wishbone, 9.1" wheel travel (230 mm)
  • Rear Suspension: Swingarm Link, 8.7" wheel travel (220 mm)
  • Shock Absorber; Front: coil spring, oil damper
  • Shock Absorber; Rear: coil spring, gas/oil damper

[edit] Steering/Braking

• Steering Type: Taper roller bearing
• Front Brake: Dual discs (161 x 3.5)
• Rear Brake: Single disc (220 x 3.6)

[edit] Wheels/Tires

• Front Wheel: 10x6.0
• Front Tire: 21x7-10
• Rear Wheel: 9x8.5
• Rear Tire: 20x10-9