slacker83

I read the article again and the cbr 600rr was the best all around and the ninja was second. Gsxr was third, r6 was 4th and the new triumph 650 was last. I think that was sport rider.

I read in a sport rider this month that the 636 was the winner in quickenss but the cbr 600rr was nipping at it's heels. The reviewer said the honda was the better bike in long run. I was under the impression that the busa was the fastest production bike out there now. I think I will stick with my tl1000s.

That is what I was thinking about the air leak. I am going to try and take the crank out tonight and drop if off tomorrow to have it looked at. Thanks Steve

I will definatly get a clymer for the banshee, I have one for my fzr and tl1000s, so I will get one. Just getting too one is a pain around my area. I will have the crank looked at by a guy that owns a shop by my house. He is supposed to be really good with banshees. Like I said when I bought the quad it was supposed to have a blown rod bearing but after taking it apart it might have been just firing on one cylinder because the hole in the piston. I am just worried about getting the lower end cleaned enough to last one season. I only paid 1200 for a 01 banshee in great condition. Thanks Steve

I just want to make sure if I split the case it will not damage the transmission. If I just want the thing stock for now what should I do, still send it in to have the crank rebuilt. Thanks again guys for the response. Steve

Well I want it to at least last one season of riding. I would say do it right but when doing it right does that mean an aftermarket crank. The quad like I said is stock and I would like to leave that way for now. How hard is it to remove the crank. I already have the engine on the workbench but I was worried if I take off the lower cover will that screw up the transmission. Thanks for the welcome and advice Steve

Hi everyone. I have an 01 banshee that I bought with a bad rod bearing. That is what the kid told me at least. Last night I tear the engine down and the right piston has a hole in it and I can see some metal shavings that have fallen down. The quad is completely stock except for a boost bottle so I am unsure why the piston has a hole in it. There is a shop by my house that told me to turn the engine upside down in a solvent tank to get the metal shavings out. Do you think it would be a better idea to just replace the rod bearings and start new or have this dropped in a solvent tank. I am very mechanically inclined but if I need to get the bearings pressed off the crank that is something I can't do. Where is the cheapest place to get the bearings. Thanks Steve