LS3 Machine Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hello I just got a new Banshee (2009). Im here in Saudi Arabia (I work here... Im from USA). I really don't care for the narrow track of the banshee, and Ive pretty much decided on the Stellar A arms (+2 inches wider per side.. I guess with 1 inch forward?) and I guess a 4 inch wider rear axle? I need shock advise....I ride trails/dunes, and plenty of bumps. I need to to soak up bumps a bit. I weigh 200 LBs, and while I do not race... I am a bit aggressive. I was thinking of just getting a nice set of front shocks, and upgrading the rear later if necessary, as my time and budget allow. (or possibly just revalve the rear shock). The fronts really need improvement. Tell me what you think would be a good upgrade. I guess I will need longer front brake lines with this upgrade as well? Thanks, Tim Larsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFH87 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Duel rate works with rezi's will suffice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS3 Machine Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Um... Plus what is a good size axle for a plus 2 front setup (I guess plus 2 as well?) And where do I get a good one? Thanks! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick2stroke Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 You'll want a +4 axle as the a arms are +2 per side. Works dual rates would suffice fine as mentioned but it depends on if you have extra to spend to go triple or the pricier top of the line brands (axis, elka.) I don't do any dune riding or have any experience with paddles and how they hook up but I often suggest the largely overlooked mod that I feel makes the banshee handle like a whole new bike and hook up in the dirt, which is a -1 or -2 swing arm. Most are convinced the banshee needs to be lengthened (which may be true in the sand where the paddles eliminate the traction issues) but in my experience as a track and woods guy the shorter swing arm hooks and handles FAR better, not to mention for us that weigh around 200 or more the stock rear will handle your weight much better with the reduced leverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madjimmax Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I don't do any dune riding or have any experience with paddles and how they hook up but I often suggest the largely overlooked mod that I feel makes the banshee handle like a whole new bike and hook up in the dirt, which is a -1 or -2 swing arm. Most are convinced the banshee needs to be lengthened (which may be true in the sand where the paddles eliminate the traction issues) but in my experience as a track and woods guy the shorter swing arm hooks and handles FAR better, not to mention for us that weigh around 200 or more the stock rear will handle your weight much better with the reduced leverage. If you are just riding super tight trails, TT or MX I could agree with the shortened swinger, but if your trying to do any hillclimbing that shortened swinger sucks balls. I've been running a +4 for about 5 years now and most of if not all of my riding is trails and fire road type shit. I will admit it takes a little getting use to but once you get adjusted to it a +4 cant be beat. Also if your going to do any drag racing that shortened swinger aint going to get you off the line to quick without almost putting you on your ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick2stroke Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I suppose it depends on your riding style. I love the shorter swinger for everything I do, hill climbs and play drags alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE420 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I suppose it depends on your riding style. I love the shorter swinger for everything I do, hill climbs and play drags alike. 100% agree. Love -1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS3 Machine Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 You'll want a +4 axle as the a arms are +2 per side. Works dual rates would suffice fine as mentioned but it depends on if you have extra to spend to go triple or the pricier top of the line brands (axis, elka.) I don't do any dune riding or have any experience with paddles and how they hook up but I often suggest the largely overlooked mod that I feel makes the banshee handle like a whole new bike and hook up in the dirt, which is a -1 or -2 swing arm. Most are convinced the banshee needs to be lengthened (which may be true in the sand where the paddles eliminate the traction issues) but in my experience as a track and woods guy the shorter swing arm hooks and handles FAR better, not to mention for us that weigh around 200 or more the stock rear will handle your weight much better with the reduced leverage. Yeah.... I guess I was actually calling a plus 4 a plus 2. I get the idea, widen the front by 4, also widen the rear by four (any good recommendations for axles?). I think I will stay at stock swing arm length for now, and just make the bike wider and better at handling bumps. Thanks for the advise! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jereme6655 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 people on here rave about the g-force axle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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