ineedafastquad Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 Ok I have been thinking about getting a banshee for some time now and i was just wondering about some year models. I was thinking somethin like 2000 or somethin but then i heard that they havent changed any since 87 and that an 87 rebuilt was just as good as a 2004. You guys are the experts here to enlighten me. I just want to score some cheap wheels right now and shee's seem to be cheap now since the 450's came out. I just want to know if the older models are just as good cause i start my job today and you know how every 15 year old wants to buy some toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fel0n Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 (edited) Unlike other quads, the 2004 Banshee is exactly the same as the original 87'. Except for the J-arm to A-arm conversion. So when buying one, dont go by year, ask the buyer when the motor was last rebuilt, and how many hours he/she has put on it since. Also, when the footpegs on a bike are loose, it usually means its been ridden alot, but has nothing to do with how the motor runs. I don't know as much about Banshees as most people do on this site, I'm just givin my $0.02 -feL0n Oh, and Welcome to the HQ Edited April 26, 2004 by fel0n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTQuad Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 Felon, You hit it pretty dead on. Id say though try to keep in the 95 and up range. That just usually what i do. Seem to be in better condition. I also found when buying used parts try to gte them from the west coast. They are usually cheaper anda cleaner part. Just my Advice - JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopBanshee Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 The condition of the bike should be the first thing to look at. Other than that the difference between banshee model years is only color. Personally if I were going to buy a used banshee, I like the 1997 orange/yellow with the gold rims. That is truly pimperific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTQuad Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 Pimperific lol thast a good one - JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ineedafastquad Posted April 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 I'm still trying to decide weather to get a banshee or a yfz450 or a 450r. I'm saving for the shee but if i can bum about 6gs off my grandpa then i'll get a 450. One of my main concerns with the banshee is the suspension, I've heard from ppl that the stock suspension sucked. We have tons of jumps for the dirtbike at my house and none of the are over 35ft but i am a 230 lb guy so im worried about messing up the suspension. Would the stock suspension be fine for me or would i need to get some aftermarket stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 you can buy a shee and upgrade the suspention and still save money over a 450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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