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The big spec bolt kits are nice. I just did the same thing as you did and the big kit came in handy. Buy some taps to clean out the threaded holes on the frame if you havent already. Even though all the holes were plugged when it was pcd I still needed to clean them out. It took about an hour but it was worth the time. You only need 3 tap sizes for the whole frame, one of them is just for the footpeg bolts.

Man and Gilbert have gas stations from what I have been reading. The 2 way trails kind of worry me, but they are like that in Marienville (Allegheny National Forrest in PA) so I do know the rules and what not. I am not overly concerned with fuel as I just got one of those 6 pack rack grab bars to carry a 2 gallon can or I may buy a rotopax set up and fab something up. I am only running a stock motor with a 2-1 setup as well so hopefully it will be better on gas than duals and also be better on my thumb. I put a bunch of money into my suspension as well and planned on only doing easier stuff with the banshee, I will use my big XR650R on some of the trickier stuff. That thing is a monster. Anyways, I still have two spots left in the rental lodge if anyone is interested in going May 30th-June 2nd.

We are doing Rockhouse, seems to be the best mix of everything from what I have read

Thanks for the pics and review. I have a rear 6pack rack coming soon, figured having an extra 2 gals of gas on me would be a good idea. Will also be putting my bigger tank back on my 650R. Skid plates should be here tomorrow as well, still haven't decided on tires yet.

I have some things yet to buy, like tires. I just bought a 6 pack rack to carry spare gas so thats covered. I still need to get tires for my bike too. Is it hard pack and rocks mostly?

Posted in the events forum as well. I booked a lodge in Man WV for a few days to ride the Rockhouse trail system. What should I be expecting there and will my banshee do the job? Its all set up for riding east coast trails. Both machines I own are not the best to be using down there I'd bet but Im still gonna send it. My banshee has a stock motor with boyesen rad valves and T-6s, Roll Design A-arms with Fox Float 3s, stock rear sprung and valved for my weight and riding style, full skid plates and soon ill be buying a 6 pack rack to hold a gas can. I may need new tires soon as well. My other machine is a Honda XR650R with a CRF450 front that has ProAction valves and springs tuned for my weight and a revalved and sprung rear. I will need tires for that, right now it has DOT knobbies on it since it is street plated.

I planned a trip to Rockhouse in HM May 30 - June 2nd, I have reserved and sent the deposit for a lodge in Man. What should I expect with these trails? How do banshees do on them? My bike is already set up for east coast trail riding, but I have time to make improvements. The machines that are going are: My banshee and XR650R Blaster 2 YFZ450s 2 WR250s Any advice would be appreciated.

Wow man thanks for the detailed response again! I just learned about the iRazrs from a buddy yesterday. They really piqued my interest. I took a step back and decided against getting the beadlocks, instead opting to put more money into getting the best tires I can. I want to do as much as I can to prevent any mishaps before I get out there and spending the money on good parts is not a deterrent for me. Right now I have it narrowed down to the iRazr and Razr 2's, I want to be sure that I have the right tools for the job even though my bike may me better than my banshee for this, which reminds me that I need new tires for that too. Thats another can of worms all together as I have a street plated 650R and that thing eats 50/50 DOT rated tires.

Thanks for the info! I am currently looking at buying a set of bead locks and tires specifically to tackle hatfield mccoy, any suggestions on sizes and tire type?

Go Pro Hero 5 Session. You can link to it via WiFi and get a live view from the camera to make sure its pointed were you want it. You can even remotely record from it to your phone if you are in range the gopro's wifi signal.

I have a set of older Roll Desgin A-arms that I had Powder Coated and installed new pivots and ball joints with a Fox Float 3s. This is a new set up that I havnt ridden yet. Also to add, I had my oem rear shock re sprung and valved for my weight. Will this setup be adequate for east coast trails? do you have an idea for a starting point for the PSI of the Floats? I have it set at 90psi now but I dont know if thats right. I am 275lbs. thanks

F.A.S.T made me on in august. Very well mad and the price was good.

Wish I saw this before I ordered my floats on sunday. Oh well, 559.99 wasnt a bad deal with free shipping

Glad I stumbled on this thread. I just picked up a set of Roll Design +2+1 standard travel A-Arms for a good price and I found Fox Float 3s for sale by ATV galaxy on ebay for 599. I plan on having the stock rear shock serviced and setup for my weight by a local guy who does all the suspension for my 650R. Do the fox floats hold up well with a fat fuck rider such as myself? I hope I made the right decision going with the used roll designs over the new alba arms.

proper way to measure output of the stator is an oscilloscope. My issue was a ricky stator that read correctly ohm wise but was DOA somehow. I now have spark. Go figure