Moto4lifee Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hey guys Im about to buy a banshee finally, ive got both of these guys down too the same price? just wanted to some input on which one you guys like more! Thanks! 1988 Banshee------ http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/snw/4650636243.html 2002 Banshee----- http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/snw/4640478227.html Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto4lifee Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 How do I join the shoutbox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnsideBanshee Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 You need to have so many post before using shout box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee Chad Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 That 88 looks nice. It's clean, and looks less beat on.. Correct era pipes, and I love the gold wheels. Reminds me of my 88 warrior.. I'll trade u wheels if u buy it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmon_slayer06 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 The 88-89 banshees have what they call a J arm front suspension set up. The bottom arm is an A arm. This banshee frame is a few pounds lighter than the A arm banshee frames. I own a J arm banshee with an aftermarket J arm set up. Its nice but would be easier to find suspension parts if you buy the A arm style banshee frame. Biggest thing would be to buy the one with a straight frame. I bought a j arm because it was close to my house and it started right up. Plus it came with extras. I like the A arm banshee and the yamaha blue plastics seal the deal. I consider mine unique and I've only seen one like mine in the red and gray plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto4lifee Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 dang thanks guys i talked em both down to 1800$! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto4lifee Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I would buy the 01. The 88 looks super clean though, just not a fan of j-arms. Plus the owner said it has a port n polished head, it can't. Sir what do you mean it cant have port and polished head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03DMshee Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 The 88-89 banshees have what they call a J arm front suspension set up. The bottom arm is an A arm. This banshee frame is a few pounds lighter than the A arm banshee frames. I own a J arm banshee with an aftermarket J arm set up. Its nice but would be easier to find suspension parts if you buy the A arm style banshee frame. Biggest thing would be to buy the one with a straight frame. I bought a j arm because it was close to my house and it started right up. Plus it came with extras. I like the A arm banshee and the yamaha blue plastics seal the deal. I consider mine unique and I've only seen one like mine in the red and gray plastics. Sell me your gray tank cover and rad shroud! Love that color combo...always wanted one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto4lifee Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 how much does it cost to rebuild a banshee? And what kind of psi should I be looking for during a compression test? 120 psi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_smith97 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 The 02 says it has DG pipes, but they're stock in the picture do look into that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyzstang Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Liking the 2001 better. Just make sure you take your time during final inspection. Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I'm in the minority, but I wouldn't buy either of them. Not enough aftermarket goodies. Look for a bike that has more money in aftermarket parts than the selling price of the bike, making the base bike FREE. Aftermarket wheels, tires, roundhouse swingarm, pipes, air filters, cool head, billet clutch basket, A arms, shocks, cosmetic billet goodies, etc. That way, even if you have to rebuild the motor, you're still money ahead. There's a gamble that you will have to rebuild the motor in ANY bike you buy. There are 2 good reasons not to buy a J arm bike. 1. As mentioned above, harder to get aftermarket arms for it. 2. Lower resale value, because of the "perception" that J arms are weaker than A arms. Granted, the J arm is a crappy design, but you have to hit a tree, rock, or wall, really hard to bend one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadbeat Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 take the 88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Ya, the world would be perfect IF you could find a shee with all kinds of goodies, for cheep, in the price range you can afford. J's get a bad rap because with the two bushings/bearings being closer together a little bit of wear seems like a lot out at the spindle. Bushings are cheap, just replace them more often, NBFD. I think the 88 looks cleaner, and as mentioned the other doesn't have DG pipes, not that they would be much of an improvement. A basic top&bottom rebuild will cost $8-900++ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jriffe23 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Love the t3s on that 88. SWAG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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