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What kind of riding do you have out in Oklahoma? Seems like mostly dunes, although I dont really know. Most of the guys using 2 into 1s are running out here on the east coast, and mostly in trails.

Anybody that sells OEM parts is the only place I know of. I went to the Stealer to get mine because I lost them when I took the motor apart. I don't know how important they are, it just looks like a spacer to me, but I wouldnt be the first one to try and run witout them.

People are basically giving these things away on most of the east coast. Thats why you can make so many $$$ parting these things out and shipping them out west. I picked up the 2002 in my sig for a G title and all. Even still Id rather live out west though, Ill probably scoop a couple of them up before I move.

On the jetting, whoever did the port work will honestly know best. Every port job is a little diffrent, but if you call up the builder he should be able to get you in the ballpark. As for the carbs. Stockers should work just fine on that setup. Although, an aftermarket carb/carbs will definately give you some more power. As far as choices, search around, and read some reviews on the different setups. A single may or may not be the right choice for you depending on what you do, or how you want the bike to ride.

Yeah, I hear ya, made the same mistake myself. If I can offer any advice to a newb, that I wish someone would have given to me its: Read a little. Save a lot. Actually the Banshee is a descendant of the Yamaha RD and RZ 350 street bikes from the 70s. It's almost identical to the RZ 350 except for powervalves, and a few other minor differences. I've never heard the story that leftover parts spawned the Banshee, I think it's just the fact that re-using the mtoor cut down on R&D costs of completely redisgning a new motor. A lot of people actually swap in RZ350 motors because of the powervalves.

I have one hangin in my shed brand new. Only good for breaking your back... If your ever out in Jersey stop by and you can have it for free.

I dont know about that... The biggest thing is that you have to keep an eye on the carbs. As soon as you et it take them apart and make sure its jetted right. The only weakness with Banshees, and 2 strokes, as far as maintenance go is that it is easy to fuck up if the jetting is wrong. Having the right jetting, and making sure the carbs are right will solve 90% of your headaches. Other than that, a Banshee was my first big quad. I had a Kawie Mojave, and a couple dirt bikes before my shees, and I dont regret it at all. The only time the bike was ever tough to work on was when I was just learning it, and I got a shitty bike to boot. If youve ridden 2 strokes before it shouldnt be an issue. If your not a complete noob, or an idiot it shouldnt be an issue. 1800 sounds like a good deal for that bike, just look over all the usuals, make sure the bearings/seals/engine is good. Maybe even do a compression test if the owner will let you. Good luck bro....

Yeah, I heard they do wonders for built engines. I have an MX port on mine, and a very very mild one at that, actually still running stock carbs. I didnt really notice a big difference, but when I used to ride more, my stcokers needed new petals about every other season, where I'm still on the original set in my Boyesens, and I bought those used a year ago. Anybody ever try the Duncan Pyramid Reed Valves? They look decent, but I'm about done buying and changing reed valves now.

Damn, another one lost to the Thumper Army. :biggrin: Nice bike though, if I knew how to work on a 4 stroke, I might give one a go.

What kind of intake setup are you running? (aix box? lid or no lid?) Makes a big difference in jetting. Also, you wont have to jet up for reeds, they put very little if any extra fuel into the engine. You jet basically about the same for most pipes on a stock engine.

Word, dont let me catch you rockin' that when I'm there. :yelrotflmao:

Only ever got it to work with a truck. Set it up so you run over as close to the rim as possible, but you dont want to actually run over the rim. SHould be easy with that beast you got. I was even able to do it easily with my Toyota with 30s. Trick is too, put down a blanket so you dont scrape up the rim on the asphalt if you miss it a little.

Aight, Im headin out there on the 27th and 28th to ride with TeamRealTree, if anyone else wants to come out and ride, hit me up, Ill bring the beers. Im not sure if Im going to bring both of my bikes or just my 2002, depends on if I get my new bike running the way I want it.

Looks good bro, throw some shocks on there and call it a day. Shit thats all you need!! I love the Maier grills. Mine wouldnt fit with my OS rad so I had to ditch it.

Sent ya an e-mail a couple days ago. Lemme know where your at and how much your looking to get.

Really??? My engine is very very mild compared to your setup, and I just run trails, But Ive had Stockers, VF3s, and Boyesen's. I could barely tell a difference. The throttle seemed a little snappier, but that was about it. The Boyesen cages seeme to hold the petals longer then my VF3s or stockers so thats why I ended up sticking with those on my build bike.

Damn, that bike is really done right, and that's a super price!!! Good luck with the sale!!!

Uhhh, I guess no one's using these anymore, but bought some brake stuff from him, awesome dude, as always!!

Yeah, enough to make all those west coast guys jealous. If I had the time/room Id definately pick 'em up and part 'em out.

If your riding trails, keep the stockers and grind 'em down so you have some grip. I welded up a spare set of stockers to make double IMS like pegs. I have the nets in front of the pegs, makes it too hard to shift, and I can't ride without heel guards. I get too muddy, and have slipped one too many times. If they still made IMS heel guards Id get a set of IMS pegs in a second though.

Got the idea from diffrentstrokes, but I run the tube that used to go to the coolant overflow up to the bars. That way I can see if the bike is getting too hot. Check out the left side of the bars in the pics below, you can kinda see it zip tied to the hand guards. Woks good so far, a lot of people remove the coolant overflow

After doing it by eye, and then using the tool, Ill never go back to doing it by eye. Well worth even the 55 IMHO

Damn, guess I got raped on shipping. Ddefinately dont go the UPS route then....

Dirty Jerz represent. Whereabouts? Anywhere near New Gunswick?

Pipes are for the most part a preference. Ive run a ton of different stuff. My favorite are the Paul Turner Midranges. But the Fattys were nice, LRDs arent bad. T5s are nice pipes (stay away from the T6s if your doing port work), Pro Circuits, DMCs, etc etc..... all just a preference. But make sure you get a trail pipe, I wouldnt go sticking CPIs on there or anything like that, theyre gonna hit way too hard way too late.