band-one Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Today was the third time out for my new (well...new to me) 2002 Banshee (maintained by the previous owner in totally stock condition). With a week of ice and snow behind us here in St. Louis..the prediction was for 48 degrees and sunny today so my son and I headed for the state park. Yeah...I'm 52 years old..yeah this is my first Banshee...and yeah....it amazes me everytime I hit the throttle. WHat a great day! Only about 20 other ATV's in more than 4000 acres of sand/mine tailings and trails. We had the place to ourselves. I'm SO glad I got the Banshee....it all started as a way for me to keep up with my son on his 660 Raptor. I looked at other 4 strokes...other makes....but this was it. I had ridden 2 strokes as a teen and had an appreciation for the powerband. So, it felt like an old friend when I first experienced the pull of the banshee in the upper rev range. I know there are plenty of things that will make it faster...but for now, it's fine and just plain put a grin on your face fun everytime she hits the powerband. I'm lso impressed with the handling, which some folks fault. But hey,....that's why they make so many types and styles of ATV's cause we all don't like the same thing. Just a note here to celebrate a great day of riding with my son on a great machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Yea banshees rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheeseat$$ Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 It's cool to see people riding with there kids.Banshees are the sh*t. :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
band-one Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 It's cool to see people riding with there kids.Banshees are the sh*t. :beer: I'm blessed to have 25 and 27 year old sons who actually want to spend time with old dad. And ya can't beat spending time riding, tweaking, cleaning and playing with atv's. Except maybe spending time with my oldest sons twins (2 sets....the oldest set is 27 months the newest is 3 months!). He doesn't have a lot of free time right now! But I enjoy really enjoy the grandkids. I don't know how we'll afford 4 50cc atv's when the time comes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Sounds like you had a good time, allot like my kids & myself riding together. Hey, we are about the same age with kids born about the same time. Isn't it great to find something that you & your grown kids enjoy doing together. I really enjoyed your post. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 nice post. thats what its all about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06BaNsHeE Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 ahhhh...I wish my dad wasnt a doctor sometimes.I only see him at night and on the weekends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dishman Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 yes i ride with my kids also have 2 that are 13 and one thats 7 best thing in the world :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftdT4R Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Wow, my dad thinks his Kawie Prarie is fast. Awesome post dude, nice to see people gettin out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 Loved your post, my kids are 14 and 12 and love to ride with me now. I only hope that lasts when they are 27 and 25 like yours ! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
band-one Posted December 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 Loved your post, my kids are 14 and 12 and love to ride with me now.I only hope that lasts when they are 27 and 25 like yours ! :thumbsup: You may find a "gap" in that relationship during the "know it all years" but they will come back. My oldest doesn't ride...he has Cystic Fibrosis and at 27 is a living miracle. He has 2 sets of twins so that's my hobby with him....helping him out. But as a boy, he and I built a huge model railroad layout. We still go to train shows but now we take the little ones. So we still have a good bond and good relationship. My youngest was the wild one...we bought and raced a Mustang to get those hormones off the street...that blossomed into us building a full blown 11 second drag car...and now we ride 4 wheelers and we're building a drag 450R Honda to run at the local track. And today....here in St Louis we have a 67 degree day predicted...so guess where my youngest and I will be going in about an hour? The 4 wheelers are already packed and ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gipperz Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Just saw this and said to myself " man thats great ". I'm 37 and have two kids, My son is 14 and daughter is 15. Trying to find something for my son to ride so he can hang with dad. It's good to hear these kind of stories and really remember what life is really about. Thanks for your story, it reminds us where we should be in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadendracer1 Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 My son will be 5 this march, I actually grew up ridding 3 wheelers with my dad and I hope to do this with my son. I plan on buying him a 90 cc quad for his b-day. This goes to show you that this is truly a great sport one to be enjoyed by all. Curious as to where you ride around St Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animalman294 Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Yeah, its a lot of fun when the whole family is involved................. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highroller355 Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 my 1yr 4 mnth old daughter and my 12 yr old niece today .Take the niece every weekend ,cant wait for my little girl to ride something on gas .lol but she loves her electric one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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