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Hi there Dirty, Thanks very much for the explanation Do you know if 1sick6 is a regular reader or should I send him a PM? When I say I am doing it on a budget, I wont mind spending 1 or 2 grand, but want to do it wisely. I have read that the YZF450 front shock swap is a common one, so will most likely look for a set of these to fit at the same time. The engine is dismantled and barrels have been done with new matching pistons, I will read the invoice and see if it has been ported or anything else like that. Once I know a little more I will start a new thread purely on the build of the bike and see what recomendations come through. I have bought a Clymers manual, so once I have that and read a bit I will get into it. Wouldnt mind having it all done by about early May.

My guess is the lack of full stops.

Hi ther eguys, I am very very new to this and trying to absorb and learn. I have been looking but cant find any actual description. When an aftermarket arm is classed as +1 +2 etc, what exactly does it mean? I am guessing it means +1 inch but want to be sure rather than guess. Also if it is +1 inch + 2 inch why do people run +2 +1, is it a shorter upper arm to gain more Camber? The bike I am assembling I will most likely sell on, and I think any potential buyers are going to be looking to race in Finke http://www.finkedesertrace.com.au/ This race is fairly high speed, so I think a wider front track would make teh bike more stable, Is this the case? The rear rims that came with it are alloy and about 10 - 12 inches wide, there is also an alloy spacer off approx 2 inches behind each rim, are these ok to use or not really? I am reassembling this on a budget so looking at improving where I can without spending huge amounts of dollars. I am also needing accelerator cables and throttle controler, I see original was a thumb control, if you where racing over 240kls each way each day, would a twist throttle be a preferance over a thumb throttle? Cheers and thanks for any help.

Checked the vin, turns out it is a 2000 model. here are some pics.

Thanks for the Vin listings, turns out I have a 2000

Thanks for all that AK, I know it has "A" arms, I can quickly check the plug connectors but as you say easiest way is decode VIN, so now I know where to look I will grab that at lunch time and see what it comes out as. I will also get some pics up of what I have. Cheers.

Hey there everyone, I am only new and honestly know nothing at all when it comes to Quads, Bikes or anything like this (even 2 stroke knowledge is lacking). I am hoping I dont tread on any toes or upset anyone by joining the forum and straight up asking for help, but here goes. On Sunday a mate gave me a banshee, he got it second hand from someone else and after sitting in his shed for 4 years he has come to realise it will just sit there and collect dust. I live on a rural block near Alice Springs in central Australia and have wanted a quad for a while to look around and search some out of the way places (mainly for old cars), anyway I now have this quad and will be attempting to reassemble it, I am most likely going to ask a heap of questions and look for technical assistance. First up, how do I tell what year it is? It has no plastics, is there a way to tell by the frame design, or by the engine design? If taking a picture and displaying a frame or a part on here will help then I can get some pics soon. I am confident enough that I can assemble it (I will infact completly strip it and reseal everything and reassemble) but will be looking for technical assistance. I hope I can return the favour at some stage. My background is as a motor mechanic and kit car assembler. Thanks in advance. Boxhead (David)