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  1. Cool - thanks guys! I didn't notice an o-ring in my kit but maybe I overlooked it when I opened the package. Either way I think a silicone sealant is the way to go, thanks again!
  2. Hi guys - I finally got around to purchasing a Pro Flow filter kit, and am curious to hear what you guys use between the flange and the airbox to ensure an air-tight seal? I expected something to come with the kit to be honest, but there are just 4 bolts - no matter how tight you screw those bolts, I'm sure air can get sucked in between the flange and the airbox bypassing the filter completely. Are you guys using anything to complete the seal, like a silicone sealant? If so, do you just install the flange first then make a tiny bead of silicone around it - or do you put a tiny bead of silicone directly on the flange before you bolt it in place? Thanks guys - any help/suggestions appreciated!
  3. I picked up a 2004 shee last spring, COMPLETELY stock with the exception of an aftermarket front bumper. Stock tires with practically no wear even. As calculated by my GPS unit on completely flat ground: 117km/h (72.7 mph) Throwing a set of 22x11-9 tires on the rear and changing NOTHING else: 120km/h (75mph)
  4. OK, here is the direct comparison: (be sure to watch in 720p mode otherwise comparison will be skewed) I feel embarrassed posting this "hill climb" in the same thread as locogato11283, the #2 ATV National Hillclimber's video - but remember this is simply to show you video comparison of the two helmetcams!!
  5. My buddy has the contour, and I have the gopro wide high def version. In my opinion, the gopro takes much better video footage... Let me compile a video of the same hill comparing the two cameras so you can see for yourself. As far as how much space is taken by a recording, I use the r2 setting (720p, 30fps) and I get approx 17 minutes per gigabyte (but it all depends on what you're recording also - lots of action eats up more space). The one thing I don't like about the Hero HD is that in 1080p mode, the field of view is cut from 170 down to 127. That's why I film in 720p mode instead.
  6. Anyone up for one last ride at the Ganny this season? Let's set a ride date before the Ganny closes to ATVs for the year - which is December 1st unless conditions dictate otherwise. Description: Come and experience Southern Ontario's largest forest! Located within a 45 minute drive of Toronto straddling the Counties of Northumberland, Peterborough, Victoria and the Region of Durham, the Ganaraska Forest offers the best in outdoor recreation. Take a ride and explore the many kilometres of trails and logging roads in the Ganaraska Forest. Easy parking and multiple entry points ensure a number of exciting adventuresome routes are waiting to be explored. The largest block of continuous forest in Southern Ontario, "The Ganny" is a huge expanse of 11,000 acres with hundreds of kilometres of trails. Rules: A forest day-pass ($25) or seasons-pass ($125) is required to ride. Your ATC must be green (offroad) plated and have valid liability insurance. Trails are open to ATCs May 1st - December 1st (open to snowmobiles in the winter). Directions, GPS files and Maps: Where to purchase trail passes and parking locations: http://www.ragefaction.info/images/psych0/orv/maps/ganaraska/1_small.jpg Driving directions from Toronto: http://www.ragefaction.info/images/psych0/orv/maps/ganaraska/3.jpg Detailed forest map: http://www.ragefaction.info/images/psych0/orv/maps/ganaraska/2.jpg GPS file containing trails and waypoints: http://www.ragefaction.info/images/psych0/orv/gps/Ganny_Complete.gdb Videos of the forest: Banshees Playing on Neils Hill: Staging/Parking Area: Dirt Hills: Sand Hills: Trails:
  7. Thanks guys! Do you have a link by chance? I'm not sure if you guys mean RJATV or RMATV - both have sites and both have Banshee parts. I couldn't seem to find a metric kit on RJATV though - Rocky Mountain I found this kit... is this what you were referring to? Tusc 236 Piece Metric ATV Bolt Kit @ Rocky Mountain
  8. Thanks, I'll check out that bolt kit. I spent this past weekend visiting 4 different hardware stores, and NONE of them carry the correct size and thread pitch. I was willing to cut the screws if they were too long, but I can't even find the right size! The manufacturers do this on purpose I'm sure, so they can charge crazy amounts for replacements.
  9. Sorry if this has been answered somewhere - I ran some searches but came up dry. I've been meaning to replace a couple missing screws that my Banshee has vibrated off, but instead of ordering 2 or 3 at a time and paying shipping each time I need one, I was hoping there was a screw/nut/bolt kit available for the Banshee... does anyone know of one that they can link me to? I have a hard time paying $1 plus shipping for a screw - why can't manufacturers use STANDARD sizes that can be replaced by visiting a hardware store? No need to answer, I know exactly why The screws I'm in need of right now are the stock exhaust heat-shield screws, and the ones that attach part of the foot-peg assembly to the fender (see attached pics with RED circles). Thanks in advance guys! -Xhum
  10. The only sound I can think to compare it to, is when you're sitting in the DENTIST CHAIR lol. Sounds like the high-pitched noise the dentist's drill makes!
  11. Thanks mate - I'll check the kickstarter. The high pitch of the 'singing' leads me to think it's not the kickstarter 'rattling' but again I'll check anything out to eliminate the possibility! And no, the noise does not die down the longer I ride it... I was out for approx an hour that day, and it sounded the same at the end of my ride.
  12. Hi guys! I recently picked up a 2004 Yamaha Banshee LE with very low hours (approx 30-40). It's basically bone stock (very minor changes like different bumper and polished covers etc), and in very good cosmetic condition (very tight machine, appears the owner is very honest in that it only had 30-40 hours use). This is the first Banshee I've owned, so I'm learning about these awesome machines every day. Problem is I live in a huge city, and with a busy work schedule lately it's very hard for me to find time to ride it unfortunately!! Closest riding area from my house is about a 1 hour drive. So far I have only had it out once, and it seemed to behave GREAT with the exception of this strange vibrating/singing noise when I'm on the throttle. Lots of power, idles perfect and if I had earplugs in I wouldn't have even noticed anything out of the ordinary. A buddy of mine (toomeysheele from these forums) thinks that the sound might be the connecting spring between the two exhausts. Next time I go riding, I'll definitely wrap that spring in cloth or something to see if the sound becomes muffled - but I wanted to pick everyone elses brain as well to find possible causes I can look for next time I'm out riding (again, because I don't get the chance very often I want to make the most out of troubleshooting next time I'm out). Sorry for the long winded story, but here's a video I took with my helmetcam that captures the sound I'm describing... my helmetcam has horrible sound pickup, but I hope you can at least sort of hear it in this video: That link should take you to the 1 minute 10 second mark of that video... i'm accelerating over some whoops, and you can hear the "singing" noise intermittently. Later in that same video (around the 1 minute 45 second mark) I climb a sand hill a couple times, and again, you can hear the strange vibrating sound as i'm accelerating up the hill. If anyone has a guess as to what might be causing this noise, I would be greatly appreciated! To be honest, the noise won't bother me at all if I find out it's just a spring vibrating or something - I just want to be sure it's not something that requires urgent attention!! Thanks in advance all! -Xhum
  13. Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I will be sure to check out this site's sponsors when looking for aftermarket parts. Thanks! It actually wasn't too difficult at all; a big thanks to Doug for his tips and advice - he had recently imported an ATV from the states and was aware of the paperwork involved. The Sarnia/Port Huron crossing seems to be "easier" than other crossings - the only thing I needed to do in advance was fax to CBP (US side) a copy of the title 72 hours in advance of me bringing it across. Other crossings require a bill of sale 72 hours in advance as well, which I didn't have (I wanted to look at the bike before buying it) so I was lucky in that respect.
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