278 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 stock banshee gets beaten by about every stock 450. This is true, but put pipes on both and see what wins it doesn't take much for a shee to beat a 450 after you've gotten past the stock stage. About them being fast... speed costs money, how fast you want to go? With stock IDK how fast they are, but who cares about mph numbers, the only thing that matters is if you can beat the guy next to you or not. If not its time to spend some more $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 This is true, but put pipes on both and see what wins it doesn't take much for a shee to beat a 450 after you've gotten past the stock stage. I strongly disagree...depending on the length of the race, surface, rider weight, skill, etc. IMO and experience, once you get past the bolt on stage for both bikes (pipes, filters, head, for the shee and pipe, air filter, cam for the poker) that's where the banshee shines. Once you dip into the motor for porting.... Mod for mod, bolt on vs. bolt on...the 450's have the clear advantage. Lighter and they start out with more HP and MUCH BETTER torque curve off the bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aust_banshee Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Probably right, Banshee - T5s, K&N, vforce reeds and bald mud tyres LTR 450 - Very good pipes, computer, good sproket set up, filter 2 runs - they both beat each other. Pretty close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberneck Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Mine does about 62-65 for about 400miles at a time. Then i unload it run it up to mach 9.6 scare the shit out of myself, park it, drink beer, then it goes about 62-65 for another 400miles. Get home fix all the shit i broke, repeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkong Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 I strongly disagree...depending on the length of the race, surface, rider weight, skill, etc. IMO and experience, once you get past the bolt on stage for both bikes (pipes, filters, head, for the shee and pipe, air filter, cam for the poker) that's where the banshee shines. Once you dip into the motor for porting.... Mod for mod, bolt on vs. bolt on...the 450's have the clear advantage. Lighter and they start out with more HP and MUCH BETTER torque curve off the bat. well i dont know about a 450 with mods but mine with toomey t-5's and rejetted hav beat several 450's. simply because the guy couldnt keep the 450 on the ground and my banshee want rare up. you can rev it high as you want and it will spin a lil and leave. cant make it rare up. so far thats been my advantage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 The rider and setup is way more than half of it....a skilled rider will know how to use and apply the power... I'm not taking anything away from your victories..but if you're racing guys that are losing because of the wheelie, there are more skilled riders out there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkong Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 The rider and setup is way more than half of it....a skilled rider will know how to use and apply the power...I'm not taking anything away from your victories..but if you're racing guys that are losing because of the wheelie, there are more skilled riders out there.. true dat true dat hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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