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Ok, I was looking at a 3 piece line with block yet. I found a 2 piece like you mean that uses like a double banjo up at the lever. Sweet! That should look pretty good with some billet line clamps too. Alright I'll add that tab to the cutoff list lol. Thanks guys for all the input so far!

I was lookin at streamline's stainless braided lines.. but wouldn't I still need that tab to hold the "distribution" block for lines to mount to?

Also, I spose it'd just be easier monday to call or email JDS customs. But I saw he is a member here too. I ordered some brackets from his site, curious do I get a confirmation email or something after ordering?

Anybody ran Fireball j arms? I have read here before joining alot of people like stellar for custom J arms. Found these Fireballs on ebay... +2 +1 with tie rods.

Still awaiting parts yet. Been hauling bails today with my dad, might run to work this evening and tinker with some things! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ah-ha! thanks for makin that up for me. I couldnt remember what that mount tab was for, I had tors in a different box of parts. Previous owner said its disabled and has a moose racing throttle. So really i don't need to do anything with that correct? Throw it in the trash it seems best choice lol. And I quick looked through my pics and I also can get rid of those exhaust mount tabs. Greatly appreciate that man. Well ordered some goodies tonight.

Taped to mark tabs and brackets I dont need. This is the part I'm throwing ideas around with. Ordering nerfs tonight with some other things. Thinkin I'll drill both sides out, and find piece of pipe to fit end to end and find some deep nuts and weld them in. I'll have a better idea when I get the nerfs to mock up. Some spots I cleaned up, also had to fix a small crack for steering support. Will be smoothing things out more later.

Glad i can help but this is also a first for me haha. I havnt gone this far into rebuilding a quad before. But I'll try to keep as current updates as possible. Tonight i plan on ordering up my nerfs etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well here she sits for a bit till i get some frame stuff, brackets ordered. Tonight i cut off the tabs and brackets i dont need, cleaned the frame up a little bit. Noticed 1 little crack for steering support. Welded that and smoothed it out. Was doin some looking the best i could with the shops wifi. Im thinkin full skids, xfr nerfs, JDS customs front bracket cdi/regulator/battery box bracket, and maybe building a tray under seat to store tools and extra plugs etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have that tendency haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not the prettiest but made that quick today during lunch break. Shouldn't break it lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nothin wrong with a little OCD lol

So simple. lol. Ill get something made up this week for that. Thanks for the tip!

Most nuts and bolts loosened and came out fairly easy... with a hammer and punches haha. Would relocating electronics to the front pose and potential problems? Such as water hitting them etc.. Or are they pretty failsafe parts? And thanks! Hopin to have it done before summer rolls around just trying to balance my projects.

Oh! Steering stem lower bearing, I'm assuming I need a special tool to remove bearing "retainer"?? At the moment I'm kinda all over the place, planning too far ahead. Gotta get my bookmarks and wishlists straightened out lol. But simply i want to get frame completely ready for powdercoating right now. That way later on I'm not thinking of something else and wrecking the coating to modify. -skid plates -nerf bars, and weld broken mount for foot peg -cut off couple brackets -weld in new plate to mount electronics -figure out where to mount battery (whats a good size?) -get lights ready and figure out a mount for those

So tonight I kept strippin the frame. Some pics... Good thing I decided to do a frame down restore... She's in little rougher shape than I thought. Loose bolts here and there, worn bearings for axle etc etc Frame overall looks good though. Really need some insite. What are some things to look into while I'm prepping the frame. Theres a couple brackets I want to cut and shave and weld in a plate under the seat where airbox was to mount electrical stuff. Should I build a box to hold a battery for 12v conversion later or will one fit in the rear plastics? I can't find where I found it but it was a coolant reservoir relocate mount with a deal for keeping two extra spark plugs in it too. Or maybe something like this I would like to run Pro armor full skids too.

ill probably be ordering a pair of XFR's soon. Would it be possible you think to modify the kick lever instead? I can't really decide now since I'm bare frame at the moment haha.. Thats what I'm thinkin. Will make a cool table top decor someday! Is it worth runnin a temp gauge on these machines to help monitor? I'm not really sure yet, I have been doin some research and it seems the pro circuit platinums would fit my riding best. But who knows, I may change my mind!

First once I get the frame stripped, I'd like to order these up and mock them to frame so i can weld/ reinforce the broken spots on frame. Anybody run these XFR's? I like the rear heel cup and won't do any hard riding with this fourwheeler without em. Just dont like any other setups unless you guys know of some other brands? What other mods with the frame should I look into if any? After that I will send the frame to be powdercoated to match my superduty. I love the Ruby Red color I have. I'm thinkin ruby red frame with bedlined front arms and swingarm, with some ceramic gold jugs. Trying to plan ahead with color scheme.

Hey guys. Earlier I had posted asking some questions cause I was going to go look at a 87 Banshee for sale. Well... took a little trip to take a look at it and brought it home that night. Here she is. idk if this works, should be a quick video of it running. http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc3/reesey250/Banshee/th_304B6353-8C17-4972-981F-8B139A9A8635.mp4 Overall IMO a clean machine, needs some TLC but for being 28 years old and mostly original I can't complain. Even has stock airbox and lid. Has V Force 3 reeds, Pro Circuit Platinum pipes, new rear holeshots, tors eliminated with moose racing throttle, jetted, and older fox shocks up front. bad is the front BJ's and bushings are worn, rear axle has some play, and left side frame is broken around one of the foot peg bolt mounts. Does anyone have any info on these? Later I do plan on doin some elkas or something good etc. Hopefully this is the right section of forum to post this but I'd like to keep thread for rebuilding it this winter. If it isn't admin can move it if needed. Just would like to get the most feedback possible, this is my first banshee let alone a 2 stroke. I had a 07 YFZ450, but have always wanted a banshee. And after riding this and feeling that powerband, IM HOOKED! Anyways Ill get started. Took carbs apart to clean em out, found a 260 main and 25 pilot. One of the float pintle seats was a pain pullin out and ended up wrecking it but once out it was full of sand and the oring was shredded... not sure about that... Started stripping it down. I see people like to run cool heads, what are major benefits besides interchangeable heads for compression? Are these pro circuits pretty respectable, or should I pony up later for some t-5s. And here is where I got after a couple nights after work

Thats what I was afraid of haha. But hey, gotta pay to play. But the way I look at it initial price 450 vs shee, the shee I'm saving alot with the going prices of 450s around here. But for the time being I think I'll be ok with a stock handling banshee. I really wanna feel the 350 stroke powerband! Now that I look at the pics again, to me it looks like those shocks aren't stock are they?? Thanks! ya same with anything that has tires and engines to me! shhhh... I enjoy putting time into my favorite hobbies!

Hey guys, just joined! First off a little background info. Couple years ago I had sold my 07 YFZ450. I loved the machine, great power and feel. Did harescrambles, some arenacross, and ditch banging and what we call in north dakota the "desert" some sand trails etc... Had to go to college and just didn't have time to ride or funds to upkeep at the time. Now for you guys, I am in the market for another quad now that I'm done with college. I've never owned a 2 stroke but have ridden some friends cr125's. I have always thought banshees as badass machines. and started throwing the idea around instead of another 450. I have been creeping the forums on aftermarket stuff etc for ideas too. I found a 1987 Banshee on a local sale site. $1400 asking price. Has pro circuit platinum pipes, v force 3 reeds, pretty much new tires and overall looks like a nice quad. I am planning on going and looking at it this weekend and I want some input, things to look at or watch out for on a banshee such as common problems. Would 1400 be a fair price for a 87'? Here is the link.... http://www.bismanonline.com/hazen_nd/relisted_1987_yamaha_banshee_yfz350 Performance wise i see a potential problem. I am used to the handling of a 450 but I adapt quickly whether it be our rancher farm 4 wheeler, lil brothers 300ex, or buddies raptor 700. I see stellar is the go to for front suspension for j arm upgrades, would extended j arms, widened and lengthened rear end with some good shocks be competitive against a 450? I consider myself a agressive rider on all terrain types except mx tracks since we dont have any quad friendly tracks locally. I am 6 foot 2 and 205 lbs and I dont see power wise the banshee coming up short for my liking lol TIA!