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First Banshee (non-running) So MANY questions


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http://www.herrjugsracing.com/Yamaha_Banshee.html

 

Is this a trusted Site? 

I might be actually able to do everything all at once....

This seems to be a good price. plus can add heads and domes

Im sure itll be extra to bore out my cylinders still...

 

But stroked,welded and trued new crank, port of my choice, all bearings and gaskets, cool head and domes

Say what $1500 shipped?

Thats not so bad... might just wait and get a HUGE bang for my buck.... says up to 85 horse power but the 7 mil is over 85... and what 250 more with case trenching... how big a difference we talking for that money?   

 

Ill be riding alot of more open long trails, as well as some tight corners... lots of ports to pick from.... Id like something that moves fast but can get up and go in a real hurry!

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bore and hone included.. so NICE! prolly do that and just work on the cosmetics while i save up the rest of the cash.

 

What do you guys all think, Im counting on your imput... I know four strokes in and out but if i can make this thing eat every four stroke it finds id be more then happy.

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I'm in the minority here, but I say, part it, sell it, whatever, and get your money back out of it. Then spend somewhere between $1700 and $2200 and get a running, titled, A arm Banshee, with $1500 to $2500 worth of aftermarket parts. The way you're going, you're going to have about $1500 into an all stock J arm Banshee and then need to spend another $1000 to $1500 to make it decent. Pipes, wheels, tires, billet basket, etc., etc.

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I like the J-Arms tbh I might be alone on that tho. they just look beaslty

 

Just cuz another banshee is running i dont see that as an advantage. Id have exact knowledge of whats in this and that means just as much to me. Who knows what inside some of those up for sale... I know this isnt cost effective as that, and its going to take more time.. But i have it set up my way and i know the reassembly is sound too... I made the mistake of buying a Trail Boss and the guys said he "just had the top end done" showed me receipts and everything... welp. she just locked up on me one day and i torn it down and found sand in the bottom of the case, I called to company that did the "rebuild" and they assured me it had never been there that their records show he bought all the parts and sounds like he just wrote in labor times and made it look offical

 

Im not going threw that again... I bought this knowing id have to invest at least...and If i get one mean SOB for $2500 total investment and its done my way... Ill take the timely way over the fast way all day :D

 

I do value your opinion... and really do think your right but buying one for $2500 or investing 2k and knowing what i have exactly under the hood.... Ill take the later even if it takes more time :)

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$1500 in the motor will have me a ported, 4 mil stoker.. i wouldnt call that stock O.o

 

another $250-$500 ish for pipes

and maybe $100 on some decent second hand tires.

 

id say 2k is worth it? or am i wrong?

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the j arm frame goes thru bushings is what ive read. if you don't have aftermarket pipes you will need them period. it might be a better route to go ahead, and get the pipes you want. buy a new stock stroke crank trued, and welded, rebuild the top end. worry about porting later on.

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There's nothing wrong with J arm bikes. It's just that they have a lower resale value because of the perceived weakness. Since they are older, there is a greater chance that every bearing, bushing, and seal in it is shot. Of coarse, even a 10 year old Banshee can be totally thrashed and neglected. Almost every ATV I have bought has had WAY more money in aftermarket parts than the purchase price. Some of them 4 times the purchase price in aftermarket parts. Start adding up wheels, tires, pipes, roundhouse swingarm, aftermarket axle, braided stainless brake lines, billet basket, cool head, VForce reeds, PWK  carbs, K&N filters, billet goodies, and you blow right past $2500. That doesn't even get you into A arms, shocks, etc. Suit yourself. You'll soon find out how expensive this hobby is. I would much rather buy someone elses money pit because they need money to put a roof on their house.

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There's nothing wrong with J arm bikes. It's just that they have a lower resale value because of the perceived weakness. Since they are older, there is a greater chance that every bearing, bushing, and seal in it is shot. Of coarse, even a 10 year old Banshee can be totally thrashed and neglected. Almost every ATV I have bought has had WAY more money in aftermarket parts than the purchase price. Some of them 4 times the purchase price in aftermarket parts. Start adding up wheels, tires, pipes, roundhouse swingarm, aftermarket axle, braided stainless brake lines, billet basket, cool head, VForce reeds, PWK  carbs, K&N filters, billet goodies, and you blow right past $2500. That doesn't even get you into A arms, shocks, etc. Suit yourself. You'll soon find out how expensive this hobby is. I would much rather buy someone elses money pit because they need money to put a roof on their house.

So true! Mine broke down last winter, and I was thinking... hell just a bore and new pistons. Yeah right! Just blew past $2500 not long ago, and I'm still with stock cylinders. Lol, but I got alot of goodies in/on there now!

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I'm in the minority here, but I say, part it, sell it, whatever, and get your money back out of it. Then spend somewhere between $1700 and $2200 and get a running, titled, A arm Banshee, with $1500 to $2500 worth of aftermarket parts. The way you're going, you're going to have about $1500 into an all stock J arm Banshee and then need to spend another $1000 to $1500 to make it decent. Pipes, wheels, tires, billet basket, etc., etc.

Not a bad idea
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Ive always been one to build my way... so this might be a long process, but i think I might even do a serval eventually....sounds like the kind of thing i want....

 

might be a lot to do to make a monster, but Im hoping its worth it!

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