BluBanshee98

Just like the topic says. Those are a few things that I need. Not sure if anyone has any of these things laying around they might want to part with. I've got a few things I could trade or just let me know a price. Thanks Josh

Would you do 50 shipped via usps to 99506 on the flywheel? I know for a fact usps would be the cheapest method! Let me know thanks.

Sorry for the dumb question... Never used wsm and wanted to make sure the were true to size. Thanks

I have a $500 "project hillshooter" banshee that I just pulled apart to get the frame powder coated. I figured while I had the motor out I would pull it apart because I had problems with the tranny leaking oil out every seal possible so I wanted to pull it apart and reseal it to freshin it up. When I pulled the jugs off, one of the OEM pistons had a crack in the skirt. The bores look fine and once I get done with my move from alaska to arizona I plan to tear it back down and make this my drag bike. So bottom line I don't want to spend much. I found some WSM pistons for a good price. Now will standard bore cast WSM pistons fit a stock jugs? That is without any clearance issues. The pistons I found are not forged and I don't really need them to be. Just want both pistons to match and new rings without spending a fortune on stock yamaha crap that I'd probably have to order from the stealer anyway. Short term repair! Only reason I am doing all this is we are going to do a little dune tour on our way south and I want it running for the trip. Thanks

Thanks. We are leaving for Phoenix in May as that is where the military has so nicely reassigned me. I want to do a little dune tour on the way down from Alaska so I will keep it together until I get to Phoenix and then the build will begin. But I will definitely get pics up as soon as it begins!

I sent a PM on the black wheels. Any word? Thanks

That's awesome! Can't wait....I've never shit purple twinkies before! LMAO Thanks for your input!

Thanks for the info sandman! Didn't mean to get hostile!! I think I am gonna stick with the 10 mil cub! Considering the last thing at the dunes was a 4 mil dune port this should be a step up to one hell of a ride!

I agree...the heartbeat of your bike is the engine. So if the engine is strong then you will have to compensate with the things that he mentioned.

I understand this. I strictly started this thread to figure out what motor I want to build. This was not a chassis thread nor racing. I guess everyone reads a post and translates it into what they think it should be. I didn't start this thread for the "my quad is faster than yours" results! If I get the hp I want I can build the banshee around this. Like I said at the start of this...."Its a project"!

Definitely!!!!

I like the idea of the 10 mil cub for use of parts in a pinch! Good info!

This is good to know. I plan on doing out of frame pipes but don't feel like dealing with alky right now. I agree that dyno number are just numbers but it gives a little room for comparison given that they haven't been manipulated. The cub definitely sounds like a better choice over the super. The 10mil seems like the best bang for the buck when it comes down to comparison!

Does anyone have any dyno sheets from these different motors? I think that if I could make over a 100hp with a 421 I'd be happy. I read and RDZ claim 106hp out of an unported 421! However if I can make 30hp or so more then it would be worth going to the 10mil 520! Does anyone else have input on the intake size of the cub to the cheetah? Does it make that much of a difference? Thanks

Loco and Fire....Thank you both! These are the kind of answers I was looking for. I have found I can pick up the crank, jugs, and pistons for around $2300 on the 520 super cub. I have not talked to a machine shop yet to find out what I would have in machine work on top of this. If I can build this motor and have it be somewhat reliable then I'll just cut to the chase and build this super cub. A buddy of mine lives close to K&T and was gonna stop by for me and get a price for a 421 and the Super Cub. I also agree about a good transmission and clutch setup. The guy with the override is gonna walk away from you each time you are trying to power shift with a normal setup when shooting up the hill. How many have made the 100hp mark with a 421? Very good information. Keep them coming. Hopefully everyone's info in this post will help others trying to decide on a build.

LOL I figured I'd probably hear this! Maybe I should have rethought my post. I have been turning wrenches for some time now and know speed is extremely expensive! I was looking for the opinion of someone who might have run a few of these motors. There comes a point where reliability goes away and it becomes more of a job than a hobby or sport. I may just stay with a smaller machine and when I get spanked a few times and want to go faster I'll tear it down and build it bigger. I think this method is more cost effective for someone who isn't loaded! Thanks anyways.

Well I plan to start my hillshooter project soon but cannot decide which motor I would like to do. I've never owned a cub. My last banshee was a 4mil stock jug dune port. Just looking for pro's and cons of all motors and see if any of you can chime in on roughly how much power I can look for out of these different combinations. I plan on K&T doing the machine work. This is not going to be a comp bike. Just something for the weekend to go out and shoot the hill and win some. I understand money will be one of the main things that separates these builds but if its reasonably more for more hp then it will just take a little longer to finish the build. Thanks

Well pm me if the dude that had dibs before me doesn't take em! Thanks

How much would you do on the vf3 and carb sync tool to 99506? Thanks

Yeah its rare that I get a deal like this myself.

Yeah I am beside myself. The pipes are a little pitted from neglect but I have been polishing on them. I'll have to do some before and after pics. The plastics are in excellent shape.

Ended up being the jumper wire on the plug from when they removed the ignition switch. Runs like a top. Pretty good deal for 500 bucks. IMHO

Well I ended up getting it for $500. It is a basket case but the perfect project to slowly get the way I want. Can't wait to start working on it.

I'm going for $500. I went and looked at it and its straight. It definitely needs some work. It's gonna end up being a drag duner so it'll get tore down and hopefully a cub motor from K&T. They built my last motor and it was top notch. Thanks for the input. I'll keep yall posted what I end up with.

I'm up here in Anchorage Alaska and will be leaving next may. Looking to start another banshee project hoping we get an assignment back to the southwest. Found a 97 banshee complete. Doesn't run but has trinity 2 in 1 carb set up which im not really worried about but the only thing I found that it was missing was the rear caliper. Also has an older set of rough looking fmf fatty's on it. I have had banshee's in past years so getting it running I don't really feel is an issue. The frame is straight with a little rust but nothing media blast and powder coat couldn't take care of after all the tabs are removed. He said he'll take 800 for it. Let me know what yall think. Thanks Josh Here's the link 97 Banshee