CoolRaptor2001 Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Ohh ok On the cut plastic question: I always heard that MX races cut the front fenders so they could see where the front tires were so they could corner without hitting the inside of the turn. 'Course jumping as high as they do I imagine aerodynamics do play a factor like they said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txblueshee Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 With my mods, when I had my 'shee pinned on the road the dumbo ears would make the front end left up and swerve side to side. I hacked them off.. it looks better, front end is a tad lighter and my front end doesn't get squirly at 85mph. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wassup350 Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 I agree with cool raptor. I bougth my banshee off my uncle and he raced back in the 80s. He raced mx and cut the fenders for that purpose. The stock fenders also will cause quite a bit of drag since they are very flat they are almost like air traps the way they are designed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeBrian Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 When youre haulin ass in 5-6 gear on loose gravel you want those front tires on the ground. Cutting the fenders gives you a better idea of where your tires are going. It also cools you down on those hot days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 hack you damn fenders off and go practice whellies so you dont hit the grab bar, because when you do hit it, your going to end up on your ass, and i would laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamin_Demon Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Lol, harsh evil, but damn true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 im still not sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txblueshee Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 im still not sorry WORD!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLBILL Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Hi Ninja: The component you are talking about is not there to keep the bike from coming back on top of you. While I have seen them work in this manner I have also seen them sink into soft terrain or give way in a rollover accident. If you are concerned about this: 1. Start out slow and learn the capabilities of the quad. Then don't ride beyond your personal abilities. Two-stroke engines in particular are known for their unique "personalities". Sometimes they scream, sometimes they make you cry. Never assume you can handle the full power of any quad without getting to know it first. 2. Consider adding a professional wheelie-bar. I have seen these on at least one full-bore at a local riding area. Someone on here can probably point you in the right direction to get one. It just might look funny on a "less than totally modified" Banshee (who cares - if it keeps you alive). 3. Trade the Banshee for a sand rail, Honda Odyssey or something similar with a five-point safety harness and full roll cage. If you choose a sand rail or Odyssey be sure and use the handlebar wrist and leg straps. They are there to keep your apendages inside the cage during a rollover. Lastly, choose your terrain carefully to limit objects and debris that can enter the cage when rolling. Ride safely - man. You're starting to worry me! Regards, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonman Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 I have also seen them sink into soft terrain or give way in a rollover accident. I have seen this happen right in front of me. Dude F'ed up his '01 shee, in the return lane, doing a wheelie, screwing around. It got away from him, hit the grab bar, the bike twisted sideways in the air, and went end over end for about 50 feet. Twisted the left front spindle off, sheared both silencers off the frame, SEVERELY bent the subframe, and he was bruised up pretty good. Oh, not to forget the handlebars were wrapped around the tank as well. He escaped without serious injury, but, had it been with more speed, on harder ground, it could have been deadly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjamaster Posted December 3, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Hey guys, I am more worried about when I am riding on gravel. I might get a wheely bar but would prefer a really strong grab bar. I know that it really grabs when riding on macadem. I dont want to get busted up like my one riding buddy. He had the stock grab bar and now has a wheely bar. It looks kinda weird but if it saves you what the hell why not. Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjamaster Posted December 3, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Hey, I forgot to mention. I am getting a 6 pack rack anyway so I could take extra gas with me or a cooler. The things I will look for is the following. From most important EXTREMLY STRONG, 2nd Looks decent preferably crome but will settle for a crappy looking strong one, 3rd Not really important can put a flag on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonman Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 I suggest learning how to ride a little safer so you don't hit the grab bar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjamaster Posted December 3, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 I never do hit the grab bar but just incase I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylemaster Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 i suggest your a bit stubborn but oh well strongest 6 pack rack ive seen is probley the pro armour... i think it was either that or the PRM one. push comes to shove, dont do high speed wheelies on a banshee untill your sure you can do em slow for miles, that goes for any quad. id much rather get a littel scratch falling off on a slow wheelie wearing all my gear and breaking my gay 6 pack rack then bending my subframe. your choice tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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