Gobbler Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 Hi guys, I need some help trying to figure out if its still worth purchasing my ordered 05 YFZ450 SE, or cancel it and spend the cash instead on modifying my current banshee ? The reason I ordered the new 450 was to race at my local MX track against lightly modified Raptors, Shee's, 450's and Z400. I was going to spend additional money on the 450's suspension, motor wheels etc etc and it will/would cost me a small fortune. But I'm thinking the bike might be way over the top for the local scene. It would end up being like a Pro-production bike. My question is, do you think I should cancel the order for the 450 and spend ~3/4 of that money from the 450, on the banshee doing it up to race that instead ? That way I can save a bit of money and still have a bloody fast bike with a hot engine and the suspension to match...... All opinions are welcome Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wassup350 Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 If your thinking of Racing MX id keep the order for the 450. I know you can get the banshee to handle very well, and ripp unbeleivable. But id just get the 450. The thing is incrediblely fast and its got a lot of torque. It also handles very well for stock and jumps very well. I'm currently modifying the heck out of my banshee for MX but if i had the cash and good credit id just go with a 450. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tats4life Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 if you can muscle around your banshee in the air..i.e. correct the bike to clear a jump. cancel the order and put the money into the shee. I've raced both and had both. Only thing I got left is the shee. I can actually race the shee easier and faster because I'm used to the way the bike rides and handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 id stick with the 450 for mx. the banshee takes a pretty good chunk of change to get mx worthy. the 450 comes damn near ready. ive ridden my banshee and my 450 on the track and id take the 450 anyday. i really think youll be happier with the 450. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobbler Posted July 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 Thanks for the replies guys. The verdicts still out though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamaharacr34 Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 id go wit tha 450 jus for tha fact that ud spend less money on tha 450 then u would tha banshee to get MX prepared...thats jus my 2cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee370 Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Ok here is my 2c worth. I love my shee and I cant think of anything that compares, BUT get on an MX track and a smaller more nimble bike will eat you alive. The tighter the track the worse it will be. If the track is faster and more wide open then you have a chance. The cost to make your shee more track friendly compared to a stock YFZ isnt worth it to me. A few mods and a new YFZ is a tough contender on the track. How much would you expect to spend on your shee to make it track worthy? At the last Southwick race I saw near bone stock YFZ's eating up the banshee's on the track. I dont know each and everyones skill level but they are getting harder and harder to beat on the track. What current mods do you have done to your shee? A complete suspension upgrade is in order since NOTHING stock will cut it for track. Just new suspension will run you anywhere from 2000.00 +++ (a-arms, swingarm, axle, shocks) Now add motor work, and all the extras..... Buy the YFZ and save yourself some headaches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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