RHINO Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 I hope I'm posting this in the appropriate forum. I just wondered if any of you can give me some info on the Banshee in general. I'd like to know the ups and downs of owning a Banshee, and also how often they require a rebuild. Just anything you can provide me with would be much appreciated. Thanks, Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compose2 Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 ups would be tons of power with potential for even more power. the only down side i could see is theres 2 of everthing (cylinders, pipes, carbs) which can make tuning it a little more difficult. no bad though. i personally love mine. i got lots of mods and am constantly looking for more. they are very reliable as long as you take care of them properly and keep up on the maintanence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHINO Posted November 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Cool,thanks alot for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip73 Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 I read through some of your other posts and you're in the same spot I was last winter. If you haven't already bought one - buy one, nothing else like it. I've had all kinds of bikes and quads in the past and raced a few of them. Always wanted a Banshee but never bough one because the guys I ride with don't like them so all I hear is negative stuff like peaky power, front end heavy, unreliable...I bought one anyway this spring and totally love it. Maintenance isn't any more time consuming than any other quad, just keep it lubed and adjusted, oil changed, filter clean, etc. You'll be rewarded with a well running quad that can be modified for whatever kind of riding you do. Endless mods are available. And, read and use this site, I don't post much but I read everything and it's very helpful. Somebody in the past has almost always asked what I need to know. As far as rebuild, depends on how hard it's ridden and how much. Don't listen to people that tell you they need rebuilt every 20 hours...I have well over 50 hours on my stock 2002 top end this summer alone, plus what the first owner did in the 2 yrs he had it, and no problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korndawg Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 I would strongly suggest getting a banshee. When you buy a banshee, you're not just buing something to ride, you are buying a very addictive hobby. From what I have seen, most banshee owners are constantly messing with new ways to get better performance and better looks out of their banshee, myself included. As far as the price involved with having to buy 2 of everything, it really isn't that bad when you compare it to the cost of stuff for the new 4 strokes that are coming out. One of the great advantages of the banshee, is that there is a large enough market for aftermarket parts, and so many different manufacturers for alot of those parts, that the prices have to stay fairly reasonable for those companies to remain competetive. On the downside, if you plan on getting a banshee, you had better plan on getting your hands dirty and working on it a little. Most of the time they really don't require that much work, but if you take it to the bike shop for every little thing, it will end up costing you a fortune. The best thing you can do is buy a clymer's manual for it, listen to the advice that you can get from alot of the guys on here, and if you have friends that can work on them, have them show you what they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHINO Posted November 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Thanks alot guys. I really appreciate it. I was pretty sure I was gonna get one anyway but you definitely have me sold on one. Hopefully I can buy new,but if not,what's a good year to look for if used? I know they didn't change much over the years,but I'm thinking there might be a really good year, like other things. I like to work on my own stuff,and the first thing I always do when I buy a new toy is I buy a shop manual. I take great care of my toys and I love to work on them, so I should be ok in that department. Another question: How do they work in the snow if you put good tires on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip73 Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 From experience buying new and used, I feel you get hosed buying new. Certainly not telling you not to buy a new one, but if you look around you can buy a used one in pretty good shape all day long for $3k or so. Plus, it will prob already have pipes, filter, other stuff. I bought my 2002 for $3150 in mint shape, pipes, K & N, minor bolt on's. Dealer would be $6k to buy new one, plus tax, set up, after market stuff...so prob closer to $7k. Your call, but I'd nudge you towards used if it was up to me. Years don't really make a huge difference after 1990 or so. Just look for one in good shape. Remember, all quads for sale are clean so make sure it's really in good shape and not just a polished turd. As far as riding in the snow, I could come up with better machines for the snow but as long as it isn't really deep it will go. Put on the biggest nasty ass ugly tires you can and have a blast spinning all over the place! I actually like riding sport quads in the snow, can't wait to use mine this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 (edited) Well I went to buy used in Cali and it was about 1500 cheaper than buying new... but yea the new one is stock, however I kinda liked that I was able to pickout all the parts and see how each mod reflected performance to make what I have today... However now that I have leared so much by chaning stuff on them I would not hesitate to buy used but they are still very expensive used here in Cali...In fact I looked for months and could not find a banshee in the 3k range that actualy ran and most in the sub 4,500 dollar rage were from 1986-87 and had J-arms... Course if you buy new you will always have the newest banshee of everyone since this is the last year they are making 2 stroke ATV's Edited November 9, 2005 by Justintoxicated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 I'd buy another one. I've had mine since '91. It was a brand new '89 on the lot (they had '89, '90 & '91's available). The motor has only needed to be rebuilt twice since new - and yes, it does get riden and hard. However, 99% of my riding these days is in the Glamis dunes so it is seasonal and only about 5 to 6 trips a year since about '93 or so when I started playing with the motor. It is VERY reliable and only once left me stranded once and that was an electrical problem that I figured out later. GREAT bikes and huge bang for the buck! Rooster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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