Logik Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 I am interested in procuring one of these this winter to play around on. I'm trying to crash a ton of research on them into a week or two's time so i can buy one (used). Trying to spend <$3k. I've already been scouring google for info like good years, and differences between models, et cetera. Anything else i should be looking for in the used quad market? Any help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reded Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Take your time and look them over well. Check ball joints, tie rod ends, and a-arm bushings. These are the easiest ways to tell if its a polished turd or has actually been taken care of. If not taken care of these items will wear out fast. Check the frame to see if its been bent anywhere. You can usually tell a bent section by the paint popping off. Don't get in a hurry and buy the first one you look at it cause its got some NEATO graphics kit on it. If you get ahold of one with low hours, that hasn't been modded to death,it should run trouble free for a long time. If you end up buying somebody's junk you'll just have a friggin nitemare on your hands. There are lots of em out there so look around and be patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logik Posted October 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Take your time and look them over well. Check ball joints, tie rod ends, and a-arm bushings. These are the easiest ways to tell if its a polished turd or has actually been taken care of. If not taken care of these items will wear out fast. Check the frame to see if its been bent anywhere. You can usually tell a bent section by the paint popping off. Don't get in a hurry and buy the first one you look at it cause its got some NEATO graphics kit on it. If you get ahold of one with low hours, that hasn't been modded to death,it should run trouble free for a long time. If you end up buying somebody's junk you'll just have a friggin nitemare on your hands. There are lots of em out there so look around and be patient. 424652[/snapback] any major differences between years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reded Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 There are no major differences between yrs except for 87-89 (I think) were J-arm frames instead of A-arm. You prolly wont find anything that old thats still worth buying anyway. Just keep this in mind; I'd rather give an extra $500 for something thats like new vs. save the $500 and have some clapped out junker thats always broke down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 what reded said..you can buy 2001 and up banshees these days for 2500 to 4000 that are really nice..wait till it gets a little colder and id be willing to bet that theyll pop up everywhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYUK Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 they are everywhere now, i haven t paid over 2000.00 for anything lately . last one i bought was an 02, 2000 beans.bought about 20 this year all under 2g`s, they are there if you look hard enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350TwinDeathBed Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Gotta think about what kind of shee you want to buy. Do you want a relatively new one in stock form (a great idea if you are good at modding and want to build it up yourself) or if you want an older shee that's all modded out. If you are going to do a lot of snow riding this winter, which is what it sounds like, I would looke for a stock bike and do a couple things to it then wait for the summer to put the real mods. Another strange but necessary question is if a Banshee is really what you want. I mean, I don't know how much you know about atv's, but the shee isn't the friendliest snow/mud machine by any means. If you're looking for a winter play toy, wouldn't you think a 4 stroke would push around easier? If you're not looking to dog around on a 4 stroke and you are serious about shredding up the trails on one of these bitches, then I say you've made the right choice and should go out there and find your shee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer714 Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 damn nyuk, 20 banshees?? You must be constantly parting them out, no? Is it worth all the trouble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase@miamiatv.com Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 my two cents , If you never ridden a quad and your first bikes a banshee i think you might as well buy a casket its cheaper . They are not toys ! i consider my banshee a death trap . Be careful !!!! Heres my checklist give or take a few when buying a banshee Check ball joints Check bottom of frame/engine ( get under the bike and look how badly abused the bottom was ) check for rust check for play in any of the steering componets obviously no bent parts lights work ? key switch works ? bearings are well in rear axel , engine case cracks does it go thru the gears good ( as for the guy to rip it infront of you ) does it smoke really bad when on does the kick starter have alot of compression ( is it hard to kick ) ( test compression if you got the tool ) thats just my two cents , i would want you to have a nice banshee so i filled you in on what i would go buy , may seem a little extravagant but hey ~ you want a nice bike go the extra mile and take your time with your purchase . i built mine from the ground up and if i didnt like a componet i waited till i could fine one that i wanted . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYUK Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 damn nyuk, 20 banshees?? You must be constantly parting them out, no? Is it worth all the trouble? 424689[/snapback] sold some of them whole traded some for other things, if it wasn t worth it,i wouldn t do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 sold some of them whole traded some for other things, if it wasn t worth it,i wouldn t do it. 424707[/snapback] Shit man! You're the Puff Daddy of Banshee parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Inspect the frame for cracks and welds also, especialy the subframe...(the part the pipes silencers connect to) make sure it is not bent.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLBILL Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 I'll bet Nyuk sees more used Banshees in a year than two or three dealerships see new ones! I wonder how many Yamaha has made and how many are left out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decon Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 I'll bet Nyuk sees more used Banshees in a year than two or three dealerships see new ones! I wonder how many Yamaha has made and how many are left out there? 424751[/snapback] I'd say plenty enough to go around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logik Posted October 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Gotta think about what kind of shee you want to buy.Do you want a relatively new one in stock form (a great idea if you are good at modding and want to build it up yourself) or if you want an older shee that's all modded out. If you are going to do a lot of snow riding this winter, which is what it sounds like, I would looke for a stock bike and do a couple things to it then wait for the summer to put the real mods. Another strange but necessary question is if a Banshee is really what you want. I mean, I don't know how much you know about atv's, but the shee isn't the friendliest snow/mud machine by any means. If you're looking for a winter play toy, wouldn't you think a 4 stroke would push around easier? If you're not looking to dog around on a 4 stroke and you are serious about shredding up the trails on one of these bitches, then I say you've made the right choice and should go out there and find your shee! 424688[/snapback] my two cents , If you never ridden a quad and your first bikes a banshee i think you might as well buy a casket its cheaper . They are not toys ! i consider my banshee a death trap . Be careful !!!! Heres my checklist give or take a few when buying a banshee Check ball joints Check bottom of frame/engine ( get under the bike and look how badly abused the bottom was ) check for rust check for play in any of the steering componets obviously no bent parts lights work ? key switch works ? bearings are well in rear axel , engine case cracks does it go thru the gears good ( as for the guy to rip it infront of you ) does it smoke really bad when on does the kick starter have alot of compression ( is it hard to kick ) ( test compression if you got the tool ) thats just my two cents , i would want you to have a nice banshee so i filled you in on what i would go buy , may seem a little extravagant but hey ~ you want a nice bike go the extra mile and take your time with your purchase . i built mine from the ground up and if i didnt like a componet i waited till i could fine one that i wanted . 424694[/snapback] I have been riding dirt bikes for 15 years. Currently riding a late model yz250. My streetbike is a YZF-R1. Im a huge Yamaha fan, and a HUGE 2 stoke fan. For me theres no other choice besides a Banshee. I just havent been in the "quad scene" and need to brush up my knowledge before i procure one. Thanks for all the info guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.