bansheemandan Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 need some thoughs, i can buy a 87 ninja 750r for $350, it is a complete good running bike and they make 106 hp, i am really thinking of tring to put the engine in my banshee, i am a welder by trade, what do you guys think, easy swap, very hard, not worth it, pros and cons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstaton1983 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 need some thoughs, i can buy a 87 ninja 750r for $350, it is a complete good running bike and they make 106 hp, i am really thinking of tring to put the engine in my banshee, i am a welder by trade, what do you guys think, easy swap, very hard, not worth it, pros and cons i bought a lt 250 with the same motor,it made the bike very heavy.i had to put vw coil over shocks on the front to keep it from bottoming out all the time.(front end heavy) in the sand i had zero traction because the front end was so heavy.motor was too far forward,also i had overheating issues due to the lts stock radiator but you may have better luck with a banshee frame. also dont expect to go out and spank everyone with it,a 65 hp banshee will probably tear you a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STINKYDELUXE Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 The only Hybrids Ive seen that looked good were in custom frames not retrofited into stock frames. As for performance most 4mil cubs would blow them away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooker82 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 custom 106 HP 87 ninga < 90 hp bolt on cub cylinder. The problem with doing all these engine swaps with a banshee is your starting out with 80's technology suspension. Then you have to deal with the frame not being very high because the factory engine is rather short. Yea you can chop and hack to get it to fit but it will look like crap. You should look for a 660 raptor roller if your wanting to do something custom. They have alot more room that will accomidate taller engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 You had me going. I thought you wanted to put the banshee in the ninja. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblockbanshee Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 RZ-what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 You had me going. I thought you wanted to put the banshee in the ninja. that would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanYE west Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 One of the biggest overlooked aspect is that the engine may have made 100hp at the wheel in a bike.. but once you get it into a quad chassis they'll loose 25-30% from the added rotating mass and resistance from adding another tire. That knocks it down to 70-75 hp + the added weight.. this is why most 4mil builds will perform better then street bike conversions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheemandan Posted February 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 i was just throwing it around because i bought the banshee rolling chassis at a good price and i can get the ninja for $350, years ago i put a xt600 motor on a warrior and it was a fast fun quad when it was done, but front heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06specialedition Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 (edited) One word: Heavy! X2 with Fouledout, you may as well run a 4mil and it will be WAY lighter. Its a pretty cool build, but not very practical IMHO. Edited February 12, 2011 by 06specialedition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmbarker1979 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 RZ-what? I'm seeing a 68 camaro in your sig picture looking good. I'm not seeing a wing window from what I can see. I myself have a 67 with a Stout 502. sorry not trying to jack your thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper06 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Its a cool idea but has issues with sprocket/axle alignment motor would be off centered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblockbanshee Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 I'm seeing a 68 camaro in your sig picture looking good. I'm not seeing a wing window from what I can see. I myself have a 67 with a Stout 502. sorry not trying to jack your thread Thank you very much. Yes you are correct, no vent window so it's definitely a '68. Sorry OP lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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