350TwinDeathBed Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 (edited) 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. 424895[/snapback] Good deal! You'll love the Banshee then, without a doubt. We all do! Edited October 11, 2005 by 350TwinDeathBed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallrat Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Sounds like a banshee is the quad for you then. I've noticed that nobody has listed the negatives to the banshee so I'll do it. The stock suspension is REALLY bad. We're talking cheap dealer stuff from the late 80's bad. You can fix this of course but its gonna cost quite a bit of money. Just make sure you get an A-arm banshee and not one of the old (87-91 i think) j-arm ones. There's also some slight differences in the older brakes, bearing carrier, and sprocket hub. When it comes to the suspension, your still gonna have limits as to how much you can improve it. If you think that you might wanna ride MX at some point, you're better off with a 250r. The Shee has poor frame geometry that causes problems once you start trying to go long travel. But for a super fun and fast ride the banshee is king. Also something that might be considered a negative is that most engine related stuff is twice as expensive as other bikes due to the dual cylinder setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logik Posted October 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Sounds like a banshee is the quad for you then. I've noticed that nobody has listed the negatives to the banshee so I'll do it. The stock suspension is REALLY bad. We're talking cheap dealer stuff from the late 80's bad. You can fix this of course but its gonna cost quite a bit of money. Just make sure you get an A-arm banshee and not one of the old (87-91 i think) j-arm ones. There's also some slight differences in the older brakes, bearing carrier, and sprocket hub. When it comes to the suspension, your still gonna have limits as to how much you can improve it. If you think that you might wanna ride MX at some point, you're better off with a 250r. The Shee has poor frame geometry that causes problems once you start trying to go long travel. But for a super fun and fast ride the banshee is king. Also something that might be considered a negative is that most engine related stuff is twice as expensive as other bikes due to the dual cylinder setup. 424996[/snapback] thanks for the help. I'm looking for a 2000+ Banshee so i should be ok with the "old Banshee issues" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KX4FIFSHEE Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hate to bring up such an old post but i have the same questions... what are the differences.... I just figured by bringin this post back it ill get more opinions on what to look for. I am in the market for a 2000 - 2003 due to green sticker. I am hoping to find a near stock one but we'll see. if there is any more info that someone has please post it up. This is my first post and so far i like what i see in this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Duece Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 if you got 2k to spend id go to the tittie bar, get some lap dances and save yourself a butt load of greif, banshee's are like crack, youll get hooked, before ya know it you'll be down 10K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayzx10r Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hate to bring up such an old post but i have the same questions... what are the differences.... I just figured by bringin this post back it ill get more opinions on what to look for. I am in the market for a 2000 - 2003 due to green sticker. I am hoping to find a near stock one but we'll see. if there is any more info that someone has please post it up. This is my first post and so far i like what i see in this forum. If yo are doing the "Green Sticker" thing...2002 is the last year for the much coveted Green Sticker in Cali!! That's why I have an '02... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastrthnu Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Ill tell you about em,. they`re the best thing since sliced bread, beer,. n boobs. Get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 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. Where are you located? My buddy is selling his, and it was BONE stock early last year. I did ALL of the work on it, it's nearly a new bike. Just pipes, no airbox...Pod filters and the TORS removed. I'm in SE Michigan....interested? This bike needs nothing but fresh gas and a visit to a car wash...and a rider. A stock motor, piped and jetted banshee is a great starter bike....then the addiction begins. He's looking for 2500 or best offer, clean/clear title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felcon edition banshee Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Sounds like a banshee is the quad for you then. I've noticed that nobody has listed the negatives to the banshee so I'll do it. The stock suspension is REALLY bad. We're talking cheap dealer stuff from the late 80's bad. You can fix this of course but its gonna cost quite a bit of money. Just make sure you get an A-arm banshee and not one of the old (87-91 i think) j-arm ones. There's also some slight differences in the older brakes, bearing carrier, and sprocket hub. When it comes to the suspension, your still gonna have limits as to how much you can improve it. If you think that you might wanna ride MX at some point, you're better off with a 250r. The Shee has poor frame geometry that causes problems once you start trying to go long travel. But for a super fun and fast ride the banshee is king. Also something that might be considered a negative is that most engine related stuff is twice as expensive as other bikes due to the dual cylinder setup. The banshee has bad shokes??? the reson i purchased one is cuse my blaster's shockes suked and i loved the banshee's lol ok and and for the mind blowing power ofcourse lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animalman294 Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Sounds like a good find, and at $2500 you can't go wrong........... :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KX4FIFSHEE Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 If yo are doing the "Green Sticker" thing...2002 is the last year for the much coveted Green Sticker in Cali!! That's why I have an '02... you are right, 02 is what i need. So many available on atvtraderonline, it's just crazy. I guess i will be on here just reading through all the info so i know for sure i want one. So far i see a banshee in my garage in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxx_it_out Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 If ypur gonna check one out to see if your gonna buy it this is a good tread: http://www.bansheehq.com/forums/index.php?...c=19955&hl= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayzx10r Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 you are right, 02 is what i need. So many available on atvtraderonline, it's just crazy. I guess i will be on here just reading through all the info so i know for sure i want one. So far i see a banshee in my garage in the near future. I picked mine up from Craigslist....Fe(eBay) has some pretty goood deals too, but you definitely want to check it out personally though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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