screaminshee Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Hey guys I had a quick question. I have a few banshees and one happens to be a 89 and is J-Arm obviously. The other two are used for ice racing during the winter and this 87 is kind of just a parts quad that is laying around. I do not do much during the summer other than work and there are near by flat tracks and was thinking of taking this third shee and turn it into a flat track clay quad but to be different thought of using j-arms. So my question is would this even be worth it or is this just a dumb idea. Please weigh in on this but please dont just say a arms, thats why they changed to them. I understand that using a-arms would be the more logical and probably the better route but wanted to try something different because I find it hard to believe that running j-arms could be that big of a difference and affect how well you can finish so thats why I am asking for your guy's input. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew3160 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I run an 89 j arm bike and love the uniqueness of it. If you aren't planning on jumping a lot, a j arm bike will be just fine. Not to mention the front end is a bit lighter. I use mine for duning and have had stellar machine build me a set of j arms that are second to none in reliability and quality. I personally would not second guess my front end against an a arm bike by any means, but that's just my opinion. Others might disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camatv Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 i raced 2 j bikes for a few years back in the 90's and early 2000's never a problem one had +3 dentons and the other had +2's one bike ended up being one of my dune bike i lightend the frame and had no problems with it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screaminshee Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Thanks Guys! But yea I wont be jumping this quad at all. It would just be strictly for a flat clay track so I can keep busy during the summer between Ice Racing. Do either of you, or anyone, know of some good aftermarket dealer that sells or makes quality j-arms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC418 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Thanks Guys! But yea I wont be jumping this quad at all. It would just be strictly for a flat clay track so I can keep busy during the summer between Ice Racing. Do either of you, or anyone, know of some good aftermarket dealer that sells or makes quality j-arms? Stellar, going to order mine Friday from them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I have a set of Gary Denton +2 +1 upper J arms, lower A arms, and tie rods. $225 total shipped price. Let me know if your interested. I can post pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jereme6655 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 the J-arms are still good suspensions..... yes they ARE lighter.....that's why alot of guys wind up liking them for more of a drag style platform. Also the brakes are slightly bigger and they take different pads than the later model bikes.......i don't know they're availability so that could play a factor into turning it into a racer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 the J-arms are still good suspensions..... yes they ARE lighter.....that's why alot of guys wind up liking them for more of a drag style platform. Also the brakes are slightly bigger and they take different pads than the later model bikes.......i don't know they're availability so that could play a factor into turning it into a racer. Only 1989 and older bikes have the bigger brakes. 1990 models have J arms and the late style smaller brakes. J arms are lighter, but they also bend easier andthey wear out bushings quicker. I have an 89 and 2 97s and also have had a 96. I bent both upper J arms in seperate incidents on the 89, we bent one arm on the 96( wife crashed). The stock plastic bushings wore out within a year of buying it brand new, I have never put bushings in the A arm bikes. The brass bushings I got from Toomey( only ones available at the time) hold up VERY well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew3160 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Call Stellar Machine, tell him your a BansheeHQ member and he will take care of you. He is a great guy and his product is top notch. You won't find your self bending a set of his J Arms very easy by any means. Here are a couple of pics of mine. +2+1 with hd ball joints and yfz tie rod ends. Sorry I don't have a strait on pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 When I bent the second one, I upgraded to Lonestar D arms and their lower A arms and have not had a problem since. That was back in the early 1990s and there was not much else available then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camatv Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 the dentons i have used needle bearings instead of bushings. i also really like tims ( stellar) desin of j-arms with the yfz tie rods and the big ball joints that a rock solid front end.. i have a PILE of BENT upper a-arms out there. they bend just as easily or easier than the j-style for sure.. the problem that i see is where the ball joint is mounts compared to the actual a-arm they are on a flat plate thats kinds pis poor welded on i bet a lot of peeps are riding bent a-arm bikes right now and probably dont even know or even care.. if you look at the a-arm where the ball joint is there will be a slight bend or peeling paint and rust there from a harsh landing. aftermarket j-arms or a-arms even WILL not have this problem at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC418 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Ordered my +2+1 j arms from stellar yesterday, Tim sure is a nice guy and even gave me free shipping for being a banshee hq member. Can't wait to get them put on my bike, the Chrome is going to look so so nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcs222 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I have a set of Gary Denton +2 +1 upper J arms, lower A arms, and tie rods. $225 total shipped price. Let me know if your interested. I can post pics tomorrow. I know this is an old post but do you still have the aftermarket j arms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camatv Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 whoops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03DMshee Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I know this is an old post but do you still have the aftermarket j arms? Now thats a classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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