1000rrstunna Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 So I'm looking to buy my first banshee im getting a little older so I sold my yz250 last week... It was a flawless bike (I'm a perfectionist). I went and looked at a few local banshees today and most seem clapped out :-/. I however saw a 2006 se yellow with title for $4,000 with v force reeds toomey t6's and a jet kit. It was mint and the motor was never opened yet There's another in Michigan for 3200 that's bone stock even cleaner but it is a 2004 and had that red frame.... I hate the red frame with white plastics. Basically what should I be looking for when buying one of these I mean I understand the basics but are there any KNOWN ISSUES OR PROBLEM AREAS I don't think I'll have the ability to compression test any of them but the 06 fired right up and didn't sound bad besides the usual kick start rattle. The 04 is a drive but might be worth it since its a 2 owner on original tires ... What should I expect to pay for a mint machine from 2002-06 and clean older models 97-01 are there any advantages to certain years over others ? Will the 06 be the most desirable in the end? Any imput appreciated. Thanks Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil Doobie420 Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Don't dew it lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 If color is the determining factor you may miss out on a nice machine. I know prices are all over the place in the Murder Mitten, 4k seems a bit high, but without seeing it, plus there might be some wiggle room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTmachining Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 So I'm looking to buy my first banshee im getting a little older so I sold my yz250 last week... It was a flawless bike (I'm a perfectionist). I went and looked at a few local banshees today and most seem clapped out :-/. I however saw a 2006 se yellow with title for $4,000 with v force reeds toomey t6's and a jet kit. It was mint and the motor was never opened yet There's another in Michigan for 3200 that's bone stock even cleaner but it is a 2004 and had that red frame.... I hate the red frame with white plastics. Basically what should I be looking for when buying one of these I mean I understand the basics but are there any KNOWN ISSUES OR PROBLEM AREAS I don't think I'll have the ability to compression test any of them but the 06 fired right up and didn't sound bad besides the usual kick start rattle. The 04 is a drive but might be worth it since its a 2 owner on original tires ... What should I expect to pay for a mint machine from 2002-06 and clean older models 97-01 are there any advantages to certain years over others ? Will the 06 be the most desirable in the end? Any imput appreciated. Thanks Glenn If you want a super clean Banshee buy an all stock one that's original owner never modded. Price now is bout $4Gs plus for something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000rrstunna Posted July 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 The white and red is all original second owner maybe I should go that route. What are the obvious banshee issues that I should look for ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 The white and red is all original second owner maybe I should go that route. What are the obvious banshee issues that I should look for ??there really aren't any. A well maintained bike should be just that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000rrstunna Posted July 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 there really aren't any. A well maintained bike should be just that. Ok are there any big differences in model years. From my understanding most everything is the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Ok are there any big differences in model years. From my understanding most everything is the sameJust about. There fairly universal Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunatic619 Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 If it where me, I'd spend a little more and get a bike that has some upgrades. I'd look for something with Pipes, longer a arms, wider axle, and maybe even a nice set of shocks. And just because it looks clean, doesn't mean the engine is sound. I know plenty of dudes that keep a crazy clean bike, but do zero engine maintainence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.