watkins Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Hey all. I am new to quads (used to riding my YZ250 dirt bike) and I am now looking at buying a Sport ATV. I have always loved Yamaha's but wanted to see what you all think. Some of my buddies have banshee's and love them. Here is what I want, something new, something fast, something fun. Price is no option (prefer under 9K). I prefer 2-stroke. Now I heard Yamaha has a new beast out that is killer (YFZ450). Any thoughts on what I should get? Is the Banshee the way to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tats4life Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 your on a banshee website so all opinions are biased here. I've had both a banshee and a 450 which got stroked and was still slow. Currently I'm sellin my shee to fund my 250r project. Look at my sig. below for the low down on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 I think you should quit screwing around and buy tat's banshee before it's gone. it's a sweet shee, just look at the mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogboystoy Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 If you are going to go slow a lot, putt on the trails and occasionally go fast get the 450. If you want to haul ass all of the time and wont spend much time on the low end, get a banshee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaynSand Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 I have one of each and in the sand the 450 kicks a## , You have to mod the shee a lot to beat one , But I like the shee better , just for the thrill , the 450 gets boring after awhile... , to me anyway . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watkins Posted August 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 (edited) Well.. I will be riding mostly out in the Desert on hard pack, and occasionally on the dunes. So not much trail riding. I think the banshee is the way to go, plus the name is kick a$$ What kind of upgrades should I do right off the bat? I heard new tires are a must.. any specific brands? Also, what is the general break-in procedure on a brand new "shee"? Just want to know what I am in for up front so I can plan my desert season. Lots of questions, but I am new to all this so any help would be excellent! Edited August 16, 2004 by watkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Get some ITP Holeshots or if your in the dunes get some paddle tires. SKAT TRAK is a good brand for dune tires. Get some pipes, get an air filter. If you buy a banshee for what is the retail? 6000? then you could probably still afford a good engine kit after all that stuff if youre gonna spend 9k. If you spend an extra 3k on your banshee you WONT be dissapointed. Most other guys here should help because they all have banshees, I don't. I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch of stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTShee Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 (edited) I think you should quit screwing around and buy tat's banshee before it's gone. it's a sweet shee, just look at the mods. Werd Why buy a brand new one when you can get something like that cheaper, That bike will shit all over a stock banshee, and its a 2004 so it pretty much is new Edited August 16, 2004 by XTShee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Extremely true. If you buy his you won't be dissapointed. You'll be overjoyed and probably piss your pants...thats how awesome it is. I would buy it if I could afford it...thats how good it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watkins Posted August 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 It sounds killer but I won't have the cash for another month (sold an investment property) so If I were to buy stock, what kind of break-in is excepted. Also I am in California and I understand with the newer two-strokes its difficult to get a sticker, and if you do get one you are limited to what months you can ride... any truth in this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tithead Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 something new banshees come new something fast banshee is extremely fast when modded something fun you always have fun with a shee Price is no option (prefer under 9K). banhsee comes stock well under 9k new I prefer 2-stroke banshee is indee 2 stroke! verdict = banshee! tats banshe is a must get if hes selling it!!! its got all the mods on it so you wont have to bother getting them yourself and it will already be broken in. iv had my shee for 2 years now and its the best quad iv ever had. i race mx and its a good quad for racing as long as you keep it maintaned and loot after it good! hope you get 1 and if you do we want pics!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watkins Posted August 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 (edited) So for just desert riding the banshee would be the best? One of my friends keeps telling me to get a Honda 250R because they handle better and are easier to maintain... any truth? Also, I've just heard banshee's dont turn very well... will that impair me in the desert or is that just for mx? I just want to have fun. Also, how hard is it to maintain a banshee... if I keep it stock will i ever have to mess with it? The twin-cylinders & carbs scare me, and I am not that good of a mechanic. Final Question.. is a banshee the best bike for me if all i want to do is have a great time in the desert without lots of problems? Edited August 17, 2004 by watkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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