TideFan

Well, it's not chrome, but has anyone looked into getting the pipes ceramic coated? I was thinking about that if I bought a set of used pipes, because it looks like to me the chrome eventually rust and turn colors no matter what you do. I see that a lot of people powder coat their pipes black, but I haven't seen any ceramic coated. Nitroplate offers a bright finish that looks pretty good. All of them I have seen on drag cars around here seem to hold up really well.

Well it will be a while before I do anything. It is still all stock right now. I was just looking around to see what kind of options there is for when I do make upgrades. I was thinking that going 4 mil with ported stock cylinders was probably my best option. I just don't want to kill what low end it has now and an increase would be nice. Not any sand dunes in Alabama to run around wide open on all the time. First I need to get some pipes. I bought it new in 06 (its a 2005 model) and it might have 10 hours on it, but I'm planning on getting some riding time in this year.

I was just looking at aftermarket cylinders to see if any help out the low end but they all seem to be more geared for duning and drag racing. However, I did run across these old ones. Anybody ever use or seen someone with the FMF powervalve cylinders? Here is a press release on avtsource, looks like around 2000. http://www.atvsource.com/articles/press_releases/2000/121900_fmf_powervalve.htm

There is a few options. There is a lot more than there was 10 years ago. Here is what I have found. Bankhead: Flint Multi Use Trail- This really isn't a place to open a Banshee up at. I have ridden it twice. The first time was good but I rode it last year and the rain has made it difficult to ride. 4x4 have made huge mudholes and the rain washed away dirt. Plus it is a narrow two way trail with a lot of blind corners. This is located in Lawrence Co, SW of Danville. Wilborns: I rode there in 07 but didn't get to ride much b/c of a Thunderstorm. I like it but didn't get to see much. That was during the time of the drought and it was bad dusty! I plan to go back this year. The place is usually packed. This is located close to Hanceville in Cullman Co. website: http://www.wilbornsatvtrail.com The Ridge is in Springville: I have never been but it looks pretty good. They have a dragstrip, but I don't know what it is like. website: http://www.ridgeriding.com/ Stony Lonesome: This was just opened in 08 in Cullman Co. It is at the Dodge City/ Jasper Exit off I65. It looks good. There are some videos on youtube..... looks like it is muddy when it rains. I plan to try this out when it warms up. website: http://www.stonylonesomeohv.us/ Take a look at the maps. It looks like the have big plans including MX tracks. This park is run by the county. There is also a sand drag near Town Creek, but I'm not sure if it is still open. Heads up and bracket racing is what they used to run. Hope this helps you find some new places.