banshee racer 89 Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Im 14 years old and want to start racing in nebraska i was wondering what i need to start racing and if anybody knew where to start. i already have it piped and a after market cluch on it. with a K&N air filter on it. i know i need nerf bars and a kill switch. but is there anything else i need to do? there i go...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yan Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 alot of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 a lot of money is right. racing requires suspension. wider axle, wider a-arms and shocks to be specific. these will greatly enhance your racing ability because it will allow you to run the bike harder. a stock well-suspended bike will be faster compared to a well-modded bike with stock suspension, in regards to racing. In this order (I left off nerfs & tether becuase they are required, period): Air Intake (K&n, plate, reeds) Pipes High Compression Head (Nosshead, Coolhead, milled head) Timing Plate ($30 off Ebay) +4 axle +2+1 a arms Shocks Porting Carb upgrades just keep on going.... Don't forget the safety gear that you should not be without: Helmet Chest Protector Riding Boots Goggles Well, that's a good place to start anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txblueshee Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 a lot of money is right. racing requires suspension. wider axle, wider a-arms and shocks to be specific. these will greatly enhance your racing ability because it will allow you to run the bike harder. a stock well-suspended bike will be faster compared to a well-modded bike with stock suspension, in regards to racing. In this order (I left off nerfs & tether becuase they are required, period): Air Intake (K&n, plate, reeds) Pipes High Compression Head (Nosshead, Coolhead, milled head) Timing Plate ($30 off Ebay) +4 axle +2+1 a arms Shocks Porting Carb upgrades just keep on going.... Don't forget the safety gear that you should not be without: Helmet Chest Protector Riding Boots Goggles Well, that's a good place to start anyway. . Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeJen Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Also depends on what type of racing you are talking about doing. Setup for MX and for XC are a little different. Race it stock if you want to and as you get money see what is most beneficial for you to buy first. Suspension is always the best start like everyone has said. Nerf bars and a kill switch are definitely a good idea and not very costly for the benefits they provide. Definitely go wider if you are MXing. Work on bringing your bottom end of to par also, a good setup with carbs port work and pipes can help alot. Good luck with racing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frocashmoney24 Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 money money money money money! but nerf bars, killswitch like thess guys said, and a ton of f'n practic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felonious_Monk Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 The best advice I can give you young grasshopper is to check with your local racetrack. You want to be sure that you can even race a banshee at your age. Alot of places have restictions on age and size of machine. If you get all that straight.......then you should be off to a good start........everyone else's advice is right on. Later Monk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 i know in england at 14 you can onjly race in the 200cc blaster class, banshees are only allowed in the adult class 16+ stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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