R1 Manshee

Just called my buddy about the Joker because I couldnt remember what cc it was. Its got a 535 cheetah on alchohol, he has a single stage nitrous kit with a progressive timer and he claim's he has never used it. If that is the case I have no chance of out running him without doing some major engine work. I would have to spray the shit out of mine to run what he is on motor.

Its 1/8 mile bud, If it ran 6's in the 1/4 I wouldnt even get on it!

I dont know what its supposed to do, never seen another R1 banshee to compare mine too.

It has more but I dont think it has alot more. I think I can get a 6.20 on motor. I am running scorcher street tires and its spinning leaving the line so i have to shift 2nd almost instantly, then it bogs for a second and runs good the rest of the way. Thats why the 60ft is so bad. I have been testing different gear ratio's (rear sprockets) but havent got the right one on it yet. Im not sure why but its difficult to shift from first to second under full power. Im excited to see what it will do with an air shifter and slicks so it will hook good. The fastest 4 wheeler around here is a banshee named the Joker, I have seen it run a 5.80 but i was told that he has run a 5.69. I was also told he has around 35k in it. If I can get a 6.20 on motor I should be able to run with him on a 120 shot of juice, for under 10k. Atleast thats what im hoping for. Ive been drag racing a long time and I know we rarely get what were hoping for right away so im sure it take some time to get it lined out.

Oh damn, my bad 505hp lol

A stock or mild modded banshee is fairly dependable. I was simply saying that a banshee built to run side by side with mine will not be dependable. You can make a 4 cylinder honda produce 550hp and race it against a stock 550hp Zo6, but wich one is going to be higher maintance and blow up first. The stock one or the one thats built to the nuts? As far as the frame your right, it is welded and braced very well but I damn sure wouldnt go jump it! But I didnt build it for the X-games, its built for drag racing on dirt, sand, and asphalt. But its very capable of trail riding with the front shocks back on and adjust rear shock.

I've decided to keep the bike for alittle while longer, raced it again last weekend and had alot of fun and it isnt taking up that much room so what the hell.

I just tried a 16-52 on mine and it was a big mistake. Hit top speed of 89mph in about 400ft. Im ordering a 42 and a 38

There are two 70's model chevelle and a Olds 442 on 24's or 26's around here. And there is a 69 ss 396 camaro on some huge rims. have to be 30's or something. I guess thats the new thing around here is to pimp a musclecar instead of a caddy or lincoln. Well there are still alot of those too.

I was expecting reactions like yours from a few people, And believe it or not I understand. I get bummed everytime I see and old musclecar with 24 inch rims on it so I understand how you feel. This banshee was built for a purpose, I wanted one of the fastest bike's around with out spending 25k and never being done. The fact is every bad ass 2 stroke banshee out there is also a mechanic special. You work on it twice as much as you ride it. I wanted to do more riding then wrenching. (already have 2 drag cars to work on all the time) My banshee is just like any normal street bike. Its stock, gets 50+ miles to the gallon, will out run most banshee's and will run for 80,000 miles with nothing but oil, filter, and ocasional tune up. So for someone that isnt a mechanic, doesnt want or have a fortune to spend for one of the baddest bikes this is the bike for them.

I cant get pics to upload on here, says there to big. I put the pics on a slide show and posted on you tube, I can send the pics by email too.

Are there any of you guys racing on asphalt? Here is the deal, I couldnt keep the front end down on my banshee so I went with a +14 swingarm. It would still stand up so I made some bars to replace the front shocks. So now its solid in the front and it wont stand up and I can leave as hard as I want but it pulls to the right. Its not bad butt I thought I would try and make it better. I was wondering if you guys have done the same. I was thinking it would ride better if I put the shocks back on and built wheelie bars for it. If any of you are running bars what wheels are you using, a soft rubber tire or hard plastic ones like a racecar uses.

Here is a pick of my new plastics (the ones i described in the add)

Here ya go guys, There's not alot of Hybrids out there so dont miss your chance to own one. I have a 2001 Banshee with a 2001 R1 motor, Its got a +14 swing arm, lowered, have dirt and scorcher street tires. Its red and white but I just bought some new mier racing plastics that are charcoal grey with airbrushed blue true fire flames and new billit flamed grill. This bike is crazy fast. I have changed directions and spending all my free time on my Brute force and playin in the mud so the Manshee needs to go to someone that will enjoy it. If you have questions or want pic's email me at bad60gmc@aol.com I will take big 4x4 4 wheeler for trade or $6,500 cash. Will also take cash and trade, thanks Jaime