Jeremy_bell_banshee99 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I just got my banshee all rebuilt with new pistons, all new seals and a ton of performance parts. I really want to make it handle better, im making a trail quad out of it. A buddys going to sell me a anti-vibration steering stem, im looking into new shocks, +2 a arms, and a +4 swingarm. Anyone know where i can get this stuff for cheap (not junk cheap, but doesnt have to be best brand) and also if therez anymore handling mods i can do, please inform me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Why a +4 swinger on a trial bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special06shee Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I was in more or less the same boat.. Wanted good stuff but was on a budget! I went with +2+1 full flight arms, elka front shock, and tusk 2" rear wheel spacers.( this is a kit thats offered from full flight)For the rear swingarm i went with a +4 wolfs metal fabrication swinger. Its a real heavy duty swingarm witch i love for trails. It uses the factory style carrier witch will save you a couple bucks and is a direct bolt on.Im very happy with the performance gains in the handling department!! All the parts that i listed i would definetly recommend for anyone looking for a real nice trail setup on a budget!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zach45 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Go -2 or go home. Round house is also the only way to go. I have a set of yfz shocks in looking to sell. Of you wanna run something cheaper untill you can go to a better shock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 for trails start with the stock swing arm and have the rear shock rebuilt and setup for you. for the front stuff just be patient, i got a nice set of chrome LSR arms for $200. way better then full flights with heims. the shocks i got for $250 i think but they ended up needing rebuilt so i have about 450 into them. it is so much more forgiving in when you come down hard on the front end. it just soaks it up and keeps the bike planted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 ya depending on trails i wouldnt wanna extend swinger, if your still running stock front shocks id upgrade them world of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Front end set up, suspension front and rear are a must to change how it will handle regardless of thetype of riding you do. I've got a set of YFZ 450 arms and shocks currently listed on ebay if your interested. SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy_bell_banshee99 Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Ive heard bad things about the yfz arms and shocks on the Banshee. Something about wearing out joints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Ive heard bad things about the yfz arms and shocks on the Banshee. Something about wearing out joints That's a new on me. SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy_bell_banshee99 Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Something about the angle tears up the ball joints. Read in in the yfz arm install forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
answ3r Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 That's a new on me. SP YFZ shocks on banshee a-arm will mess up the balljoint as they are too long. You end up binding the joints, and you cannot even use the shock's full droop. With the YFZ a-arm, I don't know. With my +2 +1 strong arm A-arms I can use ~1" longer shock before maxing out the joints. As far a swingarm go, I would not go with a longer one, I have a -1 and it's a blast. You can pop the front end whenever you want and you have quite a bit more traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 That's a new on me. SP its not to me, it happened out at the dunes last spring on my bike. those arms got sold that next week and replaced with lsr a arms. phelps was there, he helped me replace it. i still have it as a reminder. ill take a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 its not to me, it happened out at the dunes last spring on my bike. those arms got sold that next week and replaced with lsr a arms. phelps was there, he helped me replace it. i still have it as a reminder. ill take a pic. I am now confused. You said those arms got sold, then said you still have it as a reminder???? I was talking about adding the YFZ a arms and the YFZ shocks. Not mixing parts. SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I am now confused. You said those arms got sold, then said you still have it as a reminder???? I was talking about adding the YFZ a arms and the YFZ shocks. Not mixing parts. SP the lower ball joint, genius. it is replaceable. I had yfz arms and shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 the lower ball joint, genius. it is replaceable. I had yfz arms and shocks. Wow Coupe, was just asking. You didn't have to be a dick about it. Little Man syndrome I guess. SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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