four2err0r Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I am in the market to buy a quad, specifically a Banshee. I found one in my area that is being called a 2006. It had a fairly low price which alarmed me from the start. I talked to the guy and he has said he's taking a hit on the price because it is a "special construction" title. Finally I got him on the phone. He is the second owner. He won't tell me why the original owner changed the frame as he says he doesn't know. He said it was bought from Yamaha and obviously does not come with a VIN. Hence the title. He is very adamant that it is an 06. I am not sure but it looks to be in good condition, and he's giving me a smoking deal on it. But I'm still wary on pulling the trigger before I can definitely say its a 2006. Please let me know of you can help out. I will be going to look at it Saturday. However, the guy will send me any numbers I ask for prior to traveling to check out out. Thanks AC Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandking Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 As far as I know all stock frames have vins on frame near left side pegs. If its removed it may be stolen. Have him show you a receipt for his purchase from Yamaha make a copy of it and his ID if you buy it. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstaton1983 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 why does it have a license plate? Is that somthing you do in your area. maybe have dmv run the plate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four2err0r Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I am not 100 percent, but I thought in Arizona after 2008 everything had to be plated... I'll have to do more research. Just generally searching for a "special construction" title and I see people talk about new frames that don't have VIN from the manufacturer. But I have never bought one so I can't confirm. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp2000 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Replacement frames from Yamaha Do Not have Vins stamped on them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four2err0r Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 As far as stolen goes, he has a title and it's plated and in his name. He's the second owner. He has simply stated that the aftermarket frames don't come with a VIN. The original owner did the work, took it to the DMV and they do a level 3 inspection. Then they slap a Vin on it that matches the title. I was wondering if there are any case numbers on motor or maybe other parts on the quad that I could reference. Maybe I could at the very least narrow down a year range it could be. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp2000 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 The black master cylinder on the bars is an older style you can also check the harness for the newer plugs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp2000 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Also red/blk/wht color combo is from a 2000 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four2err0r Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Hp2000, I have tried searching around for the color schemes. Do you know how I could validate specifically that red/black/white was only 2000? Thanks for the pointers, definitely the stuff im looking for. If anyone can provide a picture of some of these "new style" connectors that would be awesome...as I have no clue what I'm to be looking for. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Starwriter Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 All Banshees after about 2002 had a brake light. New Hampshire had a brake light earlier than that though. To look for the brake light, 1st look at the taillight. It will be about 3" tall and the lens will be about 2" deep. The earlier one will be about 1 1/2" tall and 1/2" deep. The front brake light switch is in the front master cylinder. The rear switch is bolted to the right frame tube and has a steel rod and spring going down to the rear brake pedal. The case number doesn't have any association to the vin#, but there is a number range of case numbers for each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four2err0r Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 You wouldn't happen to have that number range would ya? Anyone? And thanks for the help, good stuff right there for sure. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Page 28 of the Clymer manual has the range for each of the years 1987 - 1999. Somewhere on BHQ there is a thread where people posted their case numbers and what year their bike is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp2000 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 You wouldn't happen to have that number range would ya? Anyone? And thanks for the help, good stuff right there for sure. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Good info on this page http://www.motorcityatv.com/how-do-you-know-what-year-banshee-you-have/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Good info on this page http://www.motorcityatv.com/how-do-you-know-what-year-banshee-you-have/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It's funny how we use the shit out of his webpage, but never in a million years would we even buy pop out of his pop machine. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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