Banshees really havnt changed a whole lot over the years, as far as wear and tear goes. Quit worrying about your bottom end and ride the damn thing. Otherwise tear it down this winter and look over everything really good! Get the crank welded and ride it. Parts are cheap, you can get good used stuff really cheap on here. So dont worry!! Ride it like ya stole it and dont look back! Tell your parents you want some damn pipes for christmas, just buy a used set off here that suits your riding style. Now that everyones going to cpis or shearers you can get toomey's, fmf's, and pro circuits dirt cheap!
Cody