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I’m looking to purchase a set of nerf bars for my Banshee. I’ve been looking on RMATV, Motorsport.com and also on eBay and there is multiple styles and different brands to choose from. To get this out of the way I would really like to try and keep my stock heel guards. So, now I’m trying to decide which ones to buy. What’s everyone’s thoughts and opinion on the best brand to buy? Thanks Jake

So.. yesterday one of my friends that I ride with and I went to the local dealership because he needed some Klotz Super Techniplate. He wanted to buy 4 -16 oz bottles of it and when he picked up the 16 oz bottles of it he said something doesn’t feel right about the bottle. So then he picked up another one on the shelf and he said that it didn’t feel right either. So we went through all the ones that were on the shelf and they didn’t feel right either. So we got the parts department manager and told him about it and he came over to check it out and he agreed and said something isn’t right with the bottles. He then took them all off the shelf and put them on the counter and he checked them out and they all had the same manufacturer lot # and date code. So then he took one and opened it and the bottle was factory sealed from klotz and no signs of it being tampered with. He then went on to checked the content inside the bottle and it was fine. He then went into the service area and came back with a ratio rite cup and dumped the entire bottle of klotz into it and then we found the problem. The bottle that was labeled to have 16 ounces only contained 14 ounce. So for all the guys who buy the 16 ounce bottle of any type of 2 stroke oil and mix it with 4 gallons of gas, start checking to make sure you are getting the FULL 16 ounces of 2 stroke oil. Sorry for the long post. Jake

I own a set of CST Pulse HT’s mounted on my stock wheels and I have a set of Kenda Klaw XC’s mounted on my alba racing beadlock wheels. I have only owned the 2 sets of tires for a couple months now. I love both sets and it’s really hard to pick which one is better because they both perform about the same on the type of terrain that I ride on. Good luck on which ones you choose to purchase Up north rider. Jake.

Thank you so much locogato11283 for the quick reply and for the helpful information. I got everything that I needed from Driveline and ATV Galaxy. I even found on ATV Galaxy’s eBay store that they had the TM case save so I also ordered that also. Thanks Jake

So.. Over this past weekend I did 2 days of riding and when I got home Sunday night I noticed an issue. Please bare with me as I try to describe some of the parts that I need to replace. First is the upper chain roller came apart and all that remains is the bearing and a small spacer / collar. The lower chain roller is starting to come apart as well. The other part that came apart is a plastic part that looks like a bigger chain roller that rides on the swing arm on the same side as the chain side. I’m also looking into purchasing a case saver, new chain, new sprockets and anything else that needs to be replaced. Any recommendations would greatly be appreciated. Thanks, Jake

What’s up fella’s!! So I have been riding my Banshee for the past 2 days here with my friends and the outside temps have been in the 60’s with no humidity. I noticed that the coolant reservoir tank keeps running dry but the radiator level is perfectly fine. I don’t think it’s getting hot enough to overheating either. When I let it cool down and remove the radiator cap it makes a slight pop sound from releasing the pressure. I spent last night checking the complete coolant system for any type of leaks and didn’t find any hose clamps loose or out of place. I even removed the reservoir tank and blocked off where the hoses connect to the reservoir and filled up my kitchen sink with water to see if the reservoir tank has a leak and that was good. I then refilled the reservoir tank with 50/50 mixed coolant and then warmed it up and then let it sit and run idle for about 20 minutes and I even revved it up a little bit and nothing was leaking then I looked to see if there were any bubbles backing up in the reservoir tank and I didn’t see any bubbles. Then I checked to see if the coolant was leaking into the transmission and mixing with the transmission oil and that was perfectly fine. I pulled both spark plugs and they both are fine and are a light tan / coco color. I’m sitting here scratching my head trying to figure out what the heck is causing this issue. Here’s my question. Is this a common problem with Banshees or is there something else wrong? Thanks, Jake

If you got that gut feeling about them then trust your gut and find a Banshee that is for sale locally where you live or one that is in a reasonable driving distance. I found my mint condition 05 Special Edition Banshee for a good price from a local collector. Good Luck!

The guy that I purchased my 05 Special Edition from had a whole collection of Banshees from 1987-2008 that were not in crates. I just happen to find him selling a couple of them that he had doubles of.

I went and purchased the oem Yamaha fuel shut off valve. The guy at the parts counter at the dealership said the same exact thing about the dual pingle fuel valve. I got it installed and now everything is back together and working perfectly again . Thanks, Jake

So.. I took my banshee out for a ride earlier today around my house for about an hour or so and when I went to shut the fuel valve off to let it idle until the carburetors were empty of fuel it started to leak fuel from the part that turns. I removed the fuel line and the fuel still flows with the valve turned off so then I removed the fuel tank and drained all of the fuel out of the tank. So my question is should I buy a rebuild kit for the shut off valve or just buy a whole new shut off valve? My local dealership has an oem yamaha valve for $45 bucks or a dual feed pingle brand for $127 bucks. What would be the better option for me? My banshee is basically stock other than the exhaust and air filter setup. Thanks, Jake

Thank You JerzOutlaw350 for the recommendation on the Kenda Klaw XC tires. I didn’t expect to go riding today with my buddies because of all the rain we got yesterday but they called me early this morning and wanted to know if I wanted to go riding and I didn’t hesitate and went riding and boy I’m very happy with the way tires performed. Thanks, Jake

I got my wheels from Alba Racing today and I’m very pleased on the quality of the wheels. I also picked up a set of Kenda Klaw XC’s. I couldn’t pass up the deal that they sold them to me for. So now I have something to do tomorrow while it’s raining here. Thanks again, Jake

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Thanks for the advice on the tires guys! I missed out on what they had in stock in the CST pulse tires because I got stuck out on the road for work yesterday and I finally made it home today and right after work I went to pick up a set and they were sold out. So I got a couple more days to search around to see what I can find before the sale ends on Monday. On the other hand according to Alba Racing and the tracking number they gave me it says that I should have the wheels by Friday. Thanks, Jake

So.. as you all know by now I’m new but also at the same time late to the Banshee world. I recently bought a mint condition 2005 Special Edition Banshee a little over a week ago. Yesterday I took her out for the first time and I had one hell of a blast and I should have bought a Banshee years ago. So… I’m looking to replace the stock Dunlop tires. I’m going to be riding in a variety of different terrains. I was at my local dealership and they are having a tire sale until Monday 3/4/24. Here’s what they have in stock and on sale for tires.*(6 ply) CST Pulse - $375 *(6 ply) Kenda Havok XC - $325 *(6 ply) Kenda Klaw XC - $315 *(6 ply) Maxxis Razr - $350 *(6 ply) GBC XC Master - $340 *(6 ply) Itp Holeshot XCR - Way Over Priced *(6 ply) Sedona Bazooka XC - $330 I didn’t want to mess around with having my stock tires and wheels dismounted to just use my oem wheels so I just went ahead and ordered a set of Alba Racing’s Black on Black Bead lock wheels. What’s your opinion on which tires? Thanks, Jake