I need your guys's opinions on a Banshee.

[Wallrat]

The main problem with getting an 89 is that its gonna have J arms instead of upper a arms. They get the job done but tend to wear out bushings pretty fast. I've got an 87, replaced the bushings in February and they're already shot again. If you want to get aftermarket A arms then your gonna either have to replace the frame or weld in a $160 kit to ditch the j arm setup. Arms are an expensive upgrade, and since you usually do suspension at the same time, adding another $160 is kinda a pain in the ass. Also make sure you REALLY inspect the frame, arms, and swinger for cracks. Shee's are generally ridden hard and that many years takes a toll on the metal. I had to replace my swinger after finding several nasty cracks and I've already had to repair a new crack on the frame. Cracks generally show up near the shock mounts but could be other places. My frame cracked near one of the engine mounts. As a comparison, I paid $3200 for my shee but I'm in California where all quads are ridiculously expensive. Had it been an a couple years newer with an a arm frame it would have gone for at least $4000. Mine had dual k&n's, fmf pipes, nerfs, renthal bars, fresh topend, and aftermarket lights when I got it.