eadams450 Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Hey guys for the past 5yrs I've been trying to build a banshee piece by piece and as of lately progress has slowed down a lot. So i went out and bought a complete one and am now ready to build the banshee I always wanted. But im not sure where to start really. I have no idea on what has all been done to the motor on the banshee i just bought. Other then it has vforce 3 reeds and 35mm mikunis and toomey t5 pipes. I really am only going to ride this thing in the sand. Little Sahara and St. Anothonys are the 2 main places we take trips too. From my roller i have lonestar +2 a-arms, +4 axle and +2 steering stem. I also have a +6 swinger I'd like to use as well. I'm just looking for some advice on what to all do. It will be stripped down to the frame so I want to make sure to do everything right the first time. Any advice will much be appreciated. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTmachining Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 If you are starting frame up definitely send the motor out to a BHQ builder for inspection and go from there. Not sure how much you have to spend but spend money on a good motor set up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 First thing you need to do is establish a budget so we can help spend your money the best way possible. And what exactly do you want out of the bike? How aggressive are you as a rider? Rider weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandSlingerOR Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Sounds like you got suspension covered, you didn't list what shocks you have. Suspension is best , then motor. For those huge hills at st. Anthony s your gonna want Atleast a good port at a minimum, might even go 4mill or 10mill. CPI or sniper pipes over those t5's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eadams450 Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 sorry guys i knew i had forgot a few things. As far as a budget on the motor i was hoping to stay around 3k. Im an aggressive ride and im not sure exactly what im looking to get out of the bike duner hill climber i guess is the best way to describe it. Suspension wise I forgot to say i have stage 3 works shocks for the front and the rear all i have is stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strm Trpr Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Rear stock shock is a decent shock. Richard at House of Horsepower rebuilds and revalves stock rear shocks for your riding style, weight with full gear and your length swing arm very reasonably and quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eadams450 Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Hmmm good to know thanks! Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Machine Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) I rode a stock Banshee at St. Anthony last season. The engine was adequate, I quickly realized that it was the suspension holding me back. Don't be in a big hurry to throw all your money at the engine. Do your homework here and get a good suspension set up. Tires? Skat Trak or ITP up front, Skat Trak 8 or 10 paddle on rear. What's wrong with the engine you have? Have you tried it? Compression and leak down? It's got VF3 and 35 mm, so it's either already had work done or someone wanted you to think it did. Maybe it's okay. If not, I like a stock cylinder 4 mil built by the builder of your choice. Edited March 31, 2016 by Time Machine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strm Trpr Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I rode a stock Banshee at St. Anthony last season. The engine was adequate, I quickly realized that it was the suspension holding me back. Don't be in a big hurry to throw all your money at the engine. Do your homework here and get a good suspension set up. Tires? Skat Trak or ITP up front, Skat Trak 8 or 10 paddle on rear. What's wrong with the engine you have? Have you tried it? Compression and leak down? It's got VF3 and 35 mm, so it's either already had work done or someone wanted you to think it did. Maybe it's okay. If not, I like a stock cylinder 4 mil built by the builder of your choice. Words of wisdom right there ^^^. Yeah man, spend the coin on suspension and controls first. Banshees handle like shit stock, and that's a fact. Bolt on power is good for 40-45whp. I'm looking for more power now. Check my mod list in my profile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Machine Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Words of wisdom right there ^^^. Yeah man, spend the coin on suspension and controls first. Banshees handle like shit stock, and that's a fact. Bolt on power is good for 40-45whp. I'm looking for more power now. Check my mod list in my profile. Thanks for that. I did the suspension mods last fall, +2+1 and Elka Legacy plus some bolt ons. Now it's time for the engine work. It's on the bench right now, as soon as I get the cases split and crank out its going to Redline for a 4 mil stock cylinder, dune port, hoping to ship it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eadams450 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Do you think these works stage 3s will be alright the lonestar +2s? And as far controls what do you all mean by that Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eadams450 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Crap I'm not sure. Ik there not elkas. They're Works with 3 different rated springs and remote resi Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eadams450 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Okay. Yeah sorry. I knew I wasn't saying it right because I have stage 3 elkas on my yfz and they're not like these. Ik they're sprung to my weight not sure on riding style though Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Machine Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 So it looks like your options are: 1. Use them as is and figure them out. 2. Get them to somebody who can evaluate them, then decide. 3. Sell them and buy something else. 4. ??? I'd start with 2, but it's your Banshee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strm Trpr Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 And as far controls what do you all mean by that Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Here are my Suspension mods: | Fireball Racing LT A-Arms | Elka LT Stage 5's | | Fireball Racing +2 HD Swingarm | RPM Dominator +4 Axle | | House of Horsepower Resprung/revalved Rear Shock | Here are my Controls mods: | Fireball Racing +2+1 Anti-Vibe Steering Stem | Streamline Steering Stabilizer | | Pro Taper Contour CR Mid Bend | ODI Rouge Grips | ASV Pro Shorty Levers | | YFZ450R MC and Calipers | Streamline 54" 2 Line Front Brake Lines | Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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