[should i make the change]

I would get a 450 if you plan on racing motocross for a while and want to be competitive. A banshee can be a good starter quad to learn on, but once you get fast on a banshee... you will be 10x faster once you hop on a 450! They just dont wear you out as much and are much more forgiving. A banshee you have to be in the perfect gear out of corners, 450 you can just pull through about anything. I love my banshee tho and will not be changin over to a 450 anytime soon!! :biggrin:

[Which is Better: Twist throttle or Thumb?]

Its mainly preference... I race both quads and bikes.... on a bike twist throttle is so much easier because you ride with you body. On a quad id never put a twist throttle on, mainly because your just hangin on to the bars when you turn. Maybe try and find a cheap twist throttle of ebay to try it out or something. And arm pump will go away the more you ride and learn to relax :thumbsup:

[is this possible and am i on the right track]

I agree that it is not the quad that makes you comeptive... its mostly the rider. I can beat 450s all day on mine, my motor is mostly stock with pipes, cool head, and a single carb. For suspension i have 2+1 arms, -2 swinger, and a steering stabilzer. You sound like you have the right idea... just get more suspension to make it easier to ride. Id go with 2+1 arms and shocks made for the banshee.

[Post your Beast]

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Hey DMAN94..... what kind of stem do you have on that thing? how much bigger is it? looks like you got a nice setup!

[What to put to do mx?]

suspension is all you need!! a arms, shocks, maybe a steering stabilzer... have fun!

[Post your Beast]

Hey i just finished rebuildin mine!! heres what she looks like now!!! :biggrin:

 

 

 

[Post your Beast]

Here is mine... Its gettin a total rebuild right now ill post more pics when its done!!

 

[no rear swingarm skid?]

Hey i see a lot of the guys at the track run their quads without a rear skidplate... this doesnt make much sense to me? doesnt your rotor and sprocket get all beat up? any you guys do this? i dunno im just wondering...

[Complete 2000 MX Banshee Part Out!]

Just recieved my parts as said!!! Fast shipping too.... Thanks a bunch Josh!!

[Adapter clamp 1 1/8 bars]

yeah those will work i think.... i have the same setup

[MX motors]

Im runnin fmf fatties, .030 over and a cool head with 20cc domes and its pleanty... I agree with twiles.... you dont need motor work for mx... a set of pipes and you should be good, put your money into suspension.

[Mx pics]

Here's a few.... im glad to see that some people still race shees out on the track!!