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Excellent idea, backed up with photographic evidence. Open and shut case. How is the lever travel? Does it travel further to open all the way? Any other mods required? Just curious. I would consider replacing the cover or grinding the honda off.

Thanks for the help. I kind of wondered if they might make for a stiff ride. I'll try the preload first. Sounds like with preload adjusted front end will be high, but will level out with rider aboard.

Hey all, Just bought YFZ450 shocks to try out. I haven't got them yet, but I've read in alot of other posts that ride height is increased by 1". Anybody try these lowering kits or are they like wheel spacers, Not A Good Idea.

I'm interested in your works shocks. How are they valved / sprung? Do you have any pics of the shocks? I've got mint stockers to trade. barrb123@hotmail.com

Interested in the rears, still got 'em? Can I get pics? Thanx. barrb123@hotmail.com

I can't believe the H&K USP's weren't mentioned! I love mine. Thats what the Seals use. They're super smooth and high cap is awesome! My bro has two matching berreta centurions (similar to 92fs) and loves um. They are very durable guns. Next I want some sort of 1911 - Colt, Springfield, Kimber, Smith & Wesson, etc.

What's wrong with stock? They're the shit!!! I'm thinking of running a dual stock front shock set-up, like on big offroad trucks. Maybe a triple stock shock set-up when I get +2 arms! Seriously, pyro4545 has a set of dual rate Elkas with no rezzies for sale in the swap shop forums on this site. They look like brand new. I've been told that Elkas with no rezzies are better than works with rezzies. God I'd love a set of fully adjustible Elkas with piggyback ressies and a set of qsm +2 a-arms.

Squirrels is good people. Feed it! What do ya got to loose? If it bites ya, you only have to get a few painless shots (in the spine? for weeks). For the girls I go out with I have to keep up on my shots. Quote "Tender" "Tastes like chicken" - funny shit!

First off, thank-you for your service to our country. It is because of people like you that I am free to ride. Congrats on joining the ranks of banshee owners. I'm also a newbie or feel like one anyway. Every time I ride mine it never ceases to amaze me. Be prepared to spend long hours thinking of cool shit to do to trick it out. The best thing I ever did for my banshee was to become a member of this site. Everyone is so cool and helpful and hilarious. I hope your wife is still cool about your new obsession in a year. Maybe get her a quad too so she'll understand. Enjoy!

Does anyone know if they are going to continue selling the Delta 2's? I have an '01 with FMF SST's and a K&N and stock reeds. Do you guys think aftermarket reeds would be a good improvement? I would be interested in flow bench test data on the Delta's, G3's, and modded stock. I don't trust the data from the G#'s site. If I go modded stock, does anyone have recommendations on what reeds to use. I ride mostly MX and some trails.

Are they sold yet? I might be interested. Rezzies? How are they set up?

Yeah, I suppose your right. Why waste the time and money. Do it right or not at all. Good point about the shock body and loosing travel. I hadn't thought 'bout that. I still might try the YFZ450 shock swap and then get them rebuilt (valved and sprung) when I get a-arms. But for what those shocks are going for now, I'd be well on my way to good aftermarket.

I've been considering the same idea of using a slightly longer shock. My stock shocks on an '01 are 14.5" from center of eye to eye. The shocks I'm looking at are stock length for a 250R or 400EX, which is 15.5" ctc. I might try it and lower the spring preload to its minimum to keep the front end at the right height. I'm worried about the length of piston travel and valving. I don't know how tha shocks will react if the pistons can only travel part way. My theory is they might work similar to a zero preload set-up. Sitting flat they will be at 14.5". In the air they will extend to 15.5" and on landing they will have the full travel to soften the blow. What do you guys think?

Got anything left? I'm looking for aftermarket front shocks, and rims/tires. If yes, let me know how much. Thanks.

I'm in for one. Hot chicks and Banshees, the two things that make me drool! By the way Evil, your interests were well stated in your profile.

AMEN!!

I'm gonna get fired 'cause I'm laughing my ass off!!! I'm going to read this post evrytime I want to strangle some motherfucker! Boonman. Best post I've ever read! I think we might be twins seperated at birth or something. You pretty much summed up my feelings on shitty drivers when you said: "It is then that I want to throw it sideways, block the road, and go choke the ever loving shit out of the scumbag cocksucker that thinks he is the re-incarnate of Bobby Allison or some shit." Here's my list which includes many that have already been mentioned: #1 - People who I pass on the interstate that speed up and pace me so the won't get a ticket. If you don't have the balls, why should I share mine? #1 - Telemarketers #1 - Spammers #1 - tweekers in there pimped out hondas. Really bad-ass. #1 - thiefs #1 - liars #1 - gangstas #1 - terrorists #1 - tree huggers shutting down riding areas #1 - shitty drivers #1 - deadbeat bidders #1 - lying sellers In summary, I hate inconsiderate motherfuckers with no respect!

So, do you extend all three mounting holes or just the two towards the back? Anyone got more pics? Maybe before and after? Sounds easy, but a pics worth a thousand words. I don't won't to screw it up. I've got access to a cnc mill. Maybe I can set up a program? Thanks for the kick-ass tip!

Hey all, Anyone here from Minnesota? Twin Cities area? I'm looking for places to ride. I like mx and trails but will ride anything. Any suggestions? I haven't found any mx tracks open to public so I've been going to Waterloo, IA (which Rocks by the way). Also, has anyone heard that Washington County has closed the ditches from ATV use? Where are we supposed to ride? Of course snowmobiles can still use them. I guess I'll just ride around town. Or maybe I should build my mx track in my lawn around my house. Maybe they'll like that better. Hopefully this is not a trend that the rest of the state or worse, other states will follow. Any suggestions would be helpful.

So should I start with the mains, dial them in and then start playing with the pilots and airscrew? Then the needle clip position? Or what order should I work in? Thanks for all the help. I'm going to play with it this weekend. I don't know what I'd do without this site. You guys are awesome!

Thanks BenBB. That will get me going. I'm still alittle unsure of myself when it comes to playing with the carbs and I definetly don't want to burn up my motor. I have read the "Jetting FAQ" many many times. I've got it bookmarked under "My Favorites" and have been thinking about making it my start page! I'm just wondering what everybody else is running with a similar set-up so I know I'm at a good starting point. Also, I'm looking for short cuts because I'd rather be riding than messing with my jets.

I finally got FMF SST's and jetted them per ALBA's instructions this summer. I live in Minnesota (1000' elev) and am running a K&N with the lid off. They told me to use either 300 or 310 mains, 32.5 pilot with air screw out 1.5 turns, and aftermarket needle in the 4th clip position. Top end was great, but the low and mid seemed alittle week. What can I do to improve this? Also, now that winter is here, what do I need to change for the cold temps? Any help would be greatly appreciated.