This is my first post on here, been a member of many many other forums, no Banshee though. Bear with me.
Picked up a 97 Banshee a few weeks ago and have been progressing through my list. Bought it for $1500.
Powdercoated white frame and hubs
FMF Gold pipes and silencers
Not sure if the filter is stock or not
It needed:
A cleaning
Appearance improved
Front tires
Tie rods
Ball joints
Hub
Light bulbs
Some wiring fixed (speaker wire on the headlights, yikes!)
New clamps on the silicon couplers on the exhaust
And MUCH more down the road
Here it is after it's first cleaning:
There it is by the door, getting torn apart next to my friend's and I's toys.
Next I prepped the plastic, and sprayed with Plasti-Dip. I've heard good things so we'll see how it lasts, so far it's pretty good, just one spot where it started peeling.
Cleaned again, I also fitted some LED front lights (not bright at all FTL)
And here it is with the new seat cover, tie rods, silencers re finished, and how it sits now.
I also just bought a set of almost new ITP front wheels, looking for some rear as well to start fresh and get new tires all around.
Now on the questions or comments, anything is welcome! I have some questions though.
What oil should I run in the gas? I've just been mixing the best stuff I can get at Advance Auto, and doing it 32:1.
What oil should I use on the tranny/bottom end? How often should it be changed?
Do I really need to re-jet in different temps?
Any good ball joints out there that aren't $100? Could I save my one front hub that's loose? It is color matched to the frame and I don't want to have to spray paint a new one or all the others.
The steering stem at the top can be moved back and forth ever so slightly, can I get a new bushing or bearing?
Sorry for the overload of questions, thanks guys! They'll be more progress to come.