hello guys, need some more advice.

[scream'ntwostroke]

hello. I am asking a question about some mods i would like to get done. First of all. I got a banshee with K&N clamp ons, toomey T5 pipes, wiseco pro lites. I am asking about these oversized gas tanks. First of all i hear there is a 5.6 tank. Is there any fabbing of mounts or anything involved with these tanks? Will it affect turning with the bars? Also who is the manufacturer and what is the asking price, pics are appreciated to. Also does anyone have an idea for any mods that would make this machine more dune friendly with about 300-350$. I was thinking stuff for cooling but i do not know what to do or where to go from here. Thats why im asking you experts.

Thanksall.

[Wallrat]

Clarke and IMS both make oversized tanks. They're about the same price and while I believe the IMS is just slightly larger, the clarke looks alot better IMO. You won't run the tank shroud with either but the IMS is just a big uh...tank whereas the clarke has the side cutouts molded in. I've heard some people having to modify their bar mounts while others did not. I suppose it depends on what bar bend you're running. Rocky Mountain ATV sells both, but they're fairly limited on colors.

 

Here's the Clarke:

 

And the IMS:

 

 

For duning...First of all I'm assuming you've got paddles. If not, get some - front and back. That's the best mod you can do. After that I'd advance the timing 4 degrees w/ a timing plate ($35 ricky stator) and then get some porting ($200-$600+ depending on what you want and who does it). Next to pipes, porting will give you the best bang for the buck. If you're running hot and think you need some additional cooling you can pick up a couple inline coolers for about $30 each on ebay. If you don't know if you're running hot, you might wanna spend $15 and do the meat thermometer mod (its on here, just search for it).

Edited December 4, 2005 by Wallrat

[scream'ntwostroke]

Thank you wallrat!!!!

[scream'ntwostroke]

ALright well, I did a search and it didnt come up with any really detailed FAQ's for this mod. So shall i go ESR and buy a billet temp gauge for the shee? or can somonoe point me in the right direction onthe thermometre thing.

[Wallrat]

Hmm...maybe it disappeared during one of the updates. Dunno...

 

Basically u need one of those $10 meat thermometers - just needs to go up to 210F. I think I got mine at sears. Some people have used vacuum fittings from an auto parts store for a T but I tried this and I snapped it. I dunno, maybe I'm heavy handed. Instead I welded up a Y shaped tube. Then all you do is locate the small 3/8" coolant return line that runs up from the head to the upper right part of the back of the radiator. Cut this line up near the radiator and install your T. Use some extra 3/8 hose and some clamps to position the temp gauge in the flow but not restricting it. Lemme know if this makes no sense whatsoever...

 

edit: here's it visually

Edited December 4, 2005 by Wallrat

[BigRed350x]

Here is how I did mine. I have a large gauge hooked up on my bars and it doesn't rattle around. You can actually read my gauge when you are riding, since it wouldn't be moving around like those little meat thermomitors do.

 

[Wallrat]

Yeah mine vibrates but its still pretty easy to read while riding. It only bounces about 10 degrees in each direction so you just look at the middle point of the vibrating needle. Besides, I don't care if I'm running at 160 and its actually 165. I just watch for it to get up to 200 and I shut her down. I actually found a nice digital thermometer that I was gonna get but I've been too lazy.

[wesw]

http://www.dunereview.com/mods.htm

 

here you go or i can build you one and what not

 

pretty easy to do. just getting the fit perfect takes some time