[521 Banshee]

Either Mcminville or Oklahoma.

[Backfires when trying to start]

The spark plug gap good?  Next I would suggest doing a compression check.

[Banshee Carb Performance difference]

I honestly would do a cool head before carbs.  Stock carbs will flow enough air for something like 70hp.  Depending on what type of riding your doing, change your front sproket down a size, or if your not in mud, change the air box to pods. 

[Pipes with different brand silencers]

I would at least sand blast and spray paint the frame.  I don't care if its a mock up setup or not, perception and branding matters to the alot of people.

[Ultra light paddles]

Yeah, I've bought several sets from John.  Good guy.

[lug nut question]

I'd run a washer, so it doesn't dig into the wheel/powder coat.

[7 mil duner]

This setup sounds exactly like my old 7 mill, except I ran 35 pwks. I even ran 20x10x10 10 paddles on it for 1 trip.  On the dunes in Oregon, it wasn't near enough tire.  Hate to say it, but the 22x11s are what I went with, and loved. 

[Anybody own a 472 serval]

Very nice!

[Fuck Facebook]

I quit it years ago, only to have my kids buy me a VR head set that required me to have an account.  I hate FB, I don't go on it, and don't miss the drama.

[ISO sniper pipes]

I'm not on the facebook market place, but curious to what they are going for when they do show up.

[ISO sniper pipes]

Not that I'm willing to sell them mine, but are you looking for big bore or small bore?

[521 super serval Duner help]

9 hours ago, LEGO said:

Thanks for the recommendations guys. I think it might be possible to play a bit with the rear suspension setup via sagging in order to encourage or discourage the front from coming up. Have any of you tried this before? These are just recommendations Ive been getting from MX riders here on my side.

Yes, I've played with the rear suspension, gearing and tires.  Biggest help was going from a 12 paddle to a 9 paddle, and taking some gear out of it.    If you can put 120+rwhp down to the ground (with minimal tire spin) the front end will lift with shorter swing arms.

[521 super serval Duner help]

Lol, I'm running a super cub on a +8, and can't keep the front end down in 3rd but I'm only 165lbs or so.  My older brother is a also running a super cub, and is 240lbs or so, and is running a +10 and he can keep it down for the most part.  If you can get decent traction, a +2 or +4 will be interesting for sure...

[If I started a part specific machine shop... would there be interest?]

Big bore silencers.

[Engine build advice]

Another vote for the weirdo at Redline.  He's done my wifes and I banshees, my kids lt80, and my yxz.  All of them run super hard, and are reliable.

[Engine build advice]

Another vote for the weirdo at Redline.  He's done my wifes and I banshees, my kids lt80, and my yxz.  All of them run super hard, and are reliable.

[Most expensive shee you ever built]

Far from an over the top build, but I'm probably into my 521 super cub build, in the 15k-18k neighborhood. I don't remember exact numbers, but I'm in the 125rwhp range.  Honestly, compared to a couple of my friends, my build is pretty cheap. I wouldn't doubt if some of my friends are 25k deep into their duners.  Chrome and polished metal gets expensive fast. Drag builds can be stupid expensive.

[Redline Racing Build]

You need to tell Cam your goals.  Like I've posted before, He's a bit fruity, but knows his stuff about building a motor. 

[Reputable Engine Rebuilders (HerrJuggs, FAST etc)]

Cam at Redline, all day long.  No one else.

[How long do you guys warm up your banshee...]

I'm a bit more conservative.  Probably idle for a minute, then taking it easy until there a decent amount of heat in the radiator.  I don't ride it hard until its upto operating temp.

[a-arms and swingare]

I have a set of Albas.  No complaints here.

[Anyone know if Winchester Bay will be closed due to Corona?]

I heard rumors that the dunes won't open up until September.  Don't know if its true or not.  Anyone know whats going on with St. Anthonys? I have a trip planned for mid June.

[Paddle tires, gearing, Oregon]

On 3/11/2020 at 8:33 AM, SKEETER said:

I'd think 22-11-8. 8 paddles on a +4.  It wont be fun 

 

On 3/11/2020 at 5:02 PM, gusto said:

You guys I quoted have a look at that add I posted. Perfect, too much money?

 

On a a +4 arm, it'll want to stand up a bit.  Can be alot of fun, if you like that lol.

[Paddle tires, gearing, Oregon]

20 hours ago, gusto said:

Awesome advice thanks. 
Curious to why a smaller rim, taller tire and less paddle makes a better tire for hill climbs or tree shots? Does I balloon more, or does the one less paddle make it easier to clear out sand?

Larger sized tire will have more surface area, and won't want to dig down too.  Since your a bit heavier than me, you probably could run more paddle and keep the front end down. I'm running a 22x11x8, 9 paddle on my 521, but thats in an attempt to keep the front end down.  

BTW, what size of swing arm are you running?  That'll play a large factor in the sand.

[Paddle tires, gearing, Oregon]

If your into drifting, trail riding and just general duning a 20x10x10, 9 paddle extreme will work much better than the V paddles.  But if you want to be doing the tree shots by the water, or drag racing I would suggest a 22x11x8, 8 or 9 paddle extreme.  Preferably a bead to bead buff (the tire is ground down to eliminate weight.)  But you're going to be spending some coin on them.  I don't know what your budget is, but if this is a one time dune trip, I would say go with a used set of 20x10x10s. 

For fronts your dirt tires will work. 

Gearing will have to do with what type of riding you'll be doing.   As long as your not running a ton of gear, it'll probably work.