sredish Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 I some of you modding up the banshee with parts from the rz. Is there a benefit on using rz parts? What about the motor, is there something special about the motor that is beneficial to it versus banshee components? I wasn't very old when the rz was around and I don't know much about it, just wanting to try to learn a little more about the pluses and minuses. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyman Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 First off, try a search for RZ there's already tons of stuff on the HQ about it. In short the RZ engine has the same block as the banshee so it bolts right in. It has a larger head and cooling jackets on the jugs. They also have power valves so the stock HP of the Banshee goes from 37 to 55 for the RZ. That's 50% more HP. The tranny has better shift forks and the ratios are a little different so you can swap 'em out with banshee gears to fine tune your gearing. The third advantage is that if you are looking for a complete engine, they are usually a little cheaper on ebay than banshee engines. Draw backs... you have to run a battery to operate the power valves as well as the CDI and stator and wiring can be a little difficult you also need a special fitting to convert to Banshee pipes. All in all if you're handy, it's a pretty easy transplant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted February 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 Forgot to say thanks holyman, for the detailed response. That's exactly what I was looking for. Don't know why I didn't think of searching for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BansheeJerry Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 This raises a question for me... I used to have a 1973-4 Yamaha 350 air cooled 2 stroke street bike. I know this isnt the same bike in question here but did I FU(K up by giving it away? I had a nasty wreck on it and just gave it away..This was about 10-12 years ago. I have always wondered what relation that engine was to the shees... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akpopeye Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 ive been learning bout the rz too while doing a conversion.....their shift forks are much better than a shee, they have these roller bearing things i think they call it....direct replacement to the shees..allows smoother shifting also when doing the conversion its not a straight transplant......flywheel, cdi, stator...wiring and abunch of electronics to control those valves need installed...and all from the same year.... the rz is a great race bike with that almost shee motor....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyman Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 This raises a question for me... I used to have a 1973-4 Yamaha 350 air cooled 2 stroke street bike. I know this isnt the same bike in question here but did I FU(K up by giving it away? I had a nasty wreck on it and just gave it away..This was about 10-12 years ago. I have always wondered what relation that engine was to the shees... The RD of the 70's and early 80's was not quite the RZ {also called RD outside the US}. You see 'em come up on ebay every once in a while. Don't lose too much sleep over it. I sold my 1984 ATC250R for $75 and I passed up a 66 Hemi Charger for $2500. Now THAT is STUPID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99Red_Roostr Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 I passed on a 350 compition AC Cobra for $5,000. it was perfect ~ 1970 99red_roostr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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