twistingixxers Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) Hello all Banshee owners by way of Tennessee here...I am new to banshees and in the couple of months I have owned her (Becky the Banshee is her name), I have to say...OMFG she rocks. Just to give a little history, I have been into everything from high power slingshots to pellet guns, oiled cooled gixxers (give it up 91's) to nitro rc cars and import tuners and a whole bunch of other off the wall things. But this is my first sports quad that I have owned...Why did I wait sooooo long I do not know. I have one now and that's all that matters. Some of the mods I am currently running are Lone Star handle bars, Lone Star axle +2, works shocks, V-Force stage 3 reeds, Tusks heavy duty clutch (to me best bang for the buck), +3.5 on timing, I have a set of cylinders that have been ported and bored 20 over, but need to have them checked out. Most mods have been done myself (thanks to this forum). I have been putting in legwork with research but please understand I am a newbie, and I am gonna ask some newbie questions and to those who give responses that makes people want to jump through the screen and let the air out of your tires (you know who you are), come on I welcome you as well.. So here are some questions: Tires, I got a couple sets of Holeshots and goodness I would have never guessed ATV tires are so expensive. I have read where rockymountain is about the best bang for the buck, but due to my nature of riding I really don't need to spend the high dollars on brand new tires. Any recommendations on a place to buy some decent used tires? Temp guage? How would you mount a temp guage and where? I have read where some guys modify their heads and others place it on a hose I'm guessing. If anyone have pics of their mods feel free to include. Namura pistons, Pro X pistons or Weisco, who makes some good quality pistons without breaking the bank 4 mil vs Cheetah engine, what are some limitations of the stock engine 4 mil set up in regards to the cheetah? Alignment? This is something that I have been researching for a while and really haven't gotten a solid response. How do you guys ensure that your quads are will go in a straight line? Do I need beefier A-arms, I have done everything that a newbie could do at this point other than purchasing a steering stabilizer it still seems as if I can't get the quad to go in a straight line when launching hard. Does this site have spell check? Edited April 13, 2012 by twistingixxers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticktock Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Weisco pistons all the way. WSM makes a quality piston too, and Vitos are weisco pistons, Do not run superstock Vitos in a ported cylinder. Welcome to the forum! Sounds like you have a pretty decent set up, are you running a cool head too? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawDog Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Welcome to Banshee HQ. tires i would ask Jeff at FAST he answers all yyour questions he sells the honda radial tire hooks hard rear tires are $75 per and ambush $65 per brand new. temp gauges i have seen guys cut the bottom radiator line (bottom one) and use hose clamps to hold it in place. i have also seen the stickers you can put on the jugs that show what the temp of the motor is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawDog Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 check tire pressure and make sure they are the same psi. makke sure tie rods are equal in lenght, measure the threads or count on both sides of tie rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyzstang Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Welcome to BansheeHQ. Now lets breaks you in right. " Pictures or get the fuck out " Ok not thats we've got that out of the way. I picked up a new set of new rear Kenda Klaws for $131.00 delivered. There 6 ply multi directional and grip pretty good. I had dennis kirk price match moto sport prices. If your looking for used parts you're in the right forum. Incredible deals are posted all say long. Just be ready to buy when they post because parts sell really fast here. Most members are honest & trustworthy. If you need advice on anything we're here for you. Once again " Pictures or get the fuck out" Newbie Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Cal Suspension Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Welcome to BansheeHQ. Now lets breaks you in right. " Pictures or get the fuck out " Haha, let's add to this... "Use the fucking search feature you goddamn newbie!" In all seriousness, the only real way you can align the banshee is just simply to check toe. You want about an 1/8" to 1/4" toe in. If you're running a stock rear swingarm, check to make sure that both of your chain tensioner bolts are equal, as that can mis-align your rear axle and cause you to launch crooked. It's probably something as simple as tire pressure like LawDog said, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistingixxers Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Weisco pistons all the way. WSM makes a quality piston too, and Vitos are weisco pistons, Do not run superstock Vitos in a ported cylinder. Welcome to the forum! Sounds like you have a pretty decent set up, are you running a cool head too? Adam No Adam I haven't got a cool head yet. Taking into consideration my engine is mainly stock right now, I didn't feel the need to purchase a cool head. I don't think I have run across WSM pistons yet. Generally I search ebay and this site. The last search I did on ebay I saw several Pro X and Namura pistons. Don't know much about either but I see they are relatively cheaper than Weisco. The rule of thumb is, you get what you pay for but I have purchased some items from smaller outfits that perform way better than larger ones. Yeah thanks for the welcome and the set up is ok...There are some things that still needs attention but I will working on that soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistingixxers Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 check tire pressure and make sure they are the same psi. makke sure tie rods are equal in lenght, measure the threads or count on both sides of tie rod. Well Ticktock the only thing I haven't done is take off the arms and measure the arms. I think its the tires, I do not have road tires and I think if I had some I could do a better job aligning it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistingixxers Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Welcome to BansheeHQ. Now lets breaks you in right. " Pictures or get the fuck out " Ok not thats we've got that out of the way. I picked up a new set of new rear Kenda Klaws for $131.00 delivered. There 6 ply multi directional and grip pretty good. I had dennis kirk price match moto sport prices. If your looking for used parts you're in the right forum. Incredible deals are posted all say long. Just be ready to buy when they post because parts sell really fast here. Most members are honest & trustworthy. If you need advice on anything we're here for you. Once again " Pictures or get the fuck out" Newbie Troy WoW..!! Didn't take long did it..? Well you listen here Troyz-A-Stain...Let me break YOU in Newbie Style...I know comprehension is another one of your short comings and if it does not have pictures then sometime the general idea escapes you......I am planning on getting out this weekend and get some short vids and pics….but I will post pics pecker head That is a really good deal, and I have ordered plenty of stuff for my bike from DennisKirk. I am going to look up moto sport… do they specialize in tires? And your right point about deals on this site…Goodness seems as if bikes are built raced a little then sold to order more parts-which I’m cool with…I have been reading and trying to get a feel for who’s who and who to stay away from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistingixxers Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Haha, let's add to this... "Use the fucking search feature you goddamn newbie!" In all seriousness, the only real way you can align the banshee is just simply to check toe. You want about an 1/8" to 1/4" toe in. If you're running a stock rear swingarm, check to make sure that both of your chain tensioner bolts are equal, as that can mis-align your rear axle and cause you to launch crooked. It's probably something as simple as tire pressure like LawDog said, though. WoW...Look Yall its Troyz-A-Stain little brother.....Big #2....I do search... ...Thanks for the greetings...You guys are awesome. I have not checked the toe in yet, good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa_smurf49319 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 WoW...Look Yall its Troyz-A-Stain little brother.....Big #2....I do search... ...Thanks for the greetings...You guys are awesome. I have not checked the toe in yet, good idea. you will fit in just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothman Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Welcome fellow no0b ! Most of that stuff listed you can find on ebay for really good prices. If you are thinking about a top end rebuild, get the jugs mic'd and then bore/port it. Then slap in some Wiseco prolites. They sell full kits on ebay including gaskets/wrist pins/bearings etc for $200-250 They a good machine shop could bore each jug for $50 a piece, or send it to FAST or a BHQ sponsor. Good luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistingixxers Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Welcome to BansheeHQ. Now lets breaks you in right. " Pictures or get the fuck out " Ok not thats we've got that out of the way. I picked up a new set of new rear Kenda Klaws for $131.00 delivered. There 6 ply multi directional and grip pretty good. I had dennis kirk price match moto sport prices. If your looking for used parts you're in the right forum. Incredible deals are posted all say long. Just be ready to buy when they post because parts sell really fast here. Most members are honest & trustworthy. If you need advice on anything we're here for you. Once again " Pictures or get the fuck out" Newbie Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 temp gauges i have seen guys cut the bottom radiator line (bottom one) and use hose clamps to hold it in place. Do you seriously believe this? Or are you just screwing with the new guy? Why would anyone give a fuck what the temp of coolant is going INTO the motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunes98 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thank you ^^^^ I was wondering the very same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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