snackeycakes

Hello to everyone, I am a new Banshee forum member and of course a newbie here. But being a newbie doesn't mean I haven't ridden Banshees, I just don't own one yet. I'm looking to buy one for next season at the dunes in Glamis. 1. Are any years better than the other in regards to engines, problems, etc? What to look out for? 2. Being a CR500 two stroke rider, I am painfully aware of two stroke maintenance. So, do the cranks have to be rebuilt often? And how much does that cost, assuming you remove the engine and have a shop split the case, or is splitting the case easy and you just have the crank re-done? 3. Pistion and heads. Are we looking at new pistions and a cylinder bore often? How much for that type of work? 4. Any suggestions on what to look for in a used Banshee? Mods, Toomey pipes, etc. 5. How about a way to tell if the cranks or pistons need work before buying? Other than a compression test. 6. What types of suspension are recommended for a 230lb rider in mostly dunes? 7. Does any one have a stock 2000 Banshee bought for wife, never ridden and in perfect shape for sale? Kidding, I'm sure they are a pipe dream!!!! I'm sure I'll have a thousand other things to ask, but just want to find a good, reliable, used banshee 1st. The one I rode was a mostly stock 2000. Most fun I've ever had at the dunes. Though my thumb got sore by day 3. A twist throttle will be installed on what I buy. Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance......... snackeycakes "Dude, snackeycakes? Kick-ass!!" - Eric Cartman