salmon_slayer06

For general riding like at dunes you want a bigger rim for less tire wobble and side wobble. So the 10" rims with a 20 inch tire is about right. You won't like the ballon style for riding around but good for drag racing.

500 I'd just get like new factory rear shock which is a good shock and some used aftermarket fronts.

The Elka stage 3's probably good factory replacement. Just call them direct and see what deals they have. Bought these for banshee and a long travel system for a 400ex cost me same for both machines.

Hot rod 4 mil fast 421 dune play port noss head vforce 4 pwk carbs no box stock oem clutch stiff springs modded shift shaft and drum bearings installed toomey pipes it rips for trails. It's about as far as I can go on a j arm. I'm too big for it geometry not right needs taller bars be nice if longer in front too.

you need to get the jetting correct on this and make sure no air leaks in motor. Some things to look at reeds might need replacing, pilot jetting too rich maybe explains the no start when hot but starts when cold... also have an extra oem stator on hand as well as oem coil. Cdi's usually work or don't but wouldn't hurt to have one as well.

from my experience in cold weather you can't feed a 2 stroke enough fuel. Be careful on long pull the stock petcock can't keep up. I found out the hard way. Make sure to upsize your slow jet too. Should start easier as well but if muddy on low end after it's warmed up probably too Rich you can adjust this with air screw I believe.

you want 2. One to replace and one on hand for a long weekend. Get new oem or used oem. Anything else you are gambling so better have a few on hand

The drag banshees they build on here are the real deal. Not just a bunch of chrome bolt ons.

No idea but nice 89 j arm banshee. Just got back from 2nd trip of season. Came a long way from what it was when I bought it. I can say I'm very satisfied with it. Id save those plastics

If having trouble removing swing arm bolt an air hammer with cut blunt end attachment and bolt will push out effortlessly.

Thanks for the tips. I didn't know i could straighten that out. I have a twist throttle, stock clutch cable and longer front brake lines for the wider arms.

What are the taller riders using. The banshee doesn't feel comfortable and i need to do something about it for handling and safety. The quad has been rolled and the upper frame is tweaked as taking the gas tank off requires a bit of wrestling. So i dont know what to expect or if i can easily fix that issue... thanks

I keep my gas cans in the shade and its more to do with preventing evaporating and keeping oil ratio exact....

try a stainless steel spring and slide that over the hose. Same principle with the spring on radiator hose....