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Why does your sig say you already have a 2006?

 

What does it matter what he already has?

He asking cuz he is thinking of getting another banshee but it is a j arm.

 

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alright so whats up with the differences in these frames? should i not buy a J-arm framed banshee or what? i need some opinions. thanks guys

i've had two j-arm bikes-a new one in 87 and an 88 a had for12-13yrs.they are lighter but i did crash one badly because the ball joints pulled out.it hurt like a mofo :blink:and the front ends get sloppy fast

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the jump in my avatar was done on a J arm frame bike.

 

the only reason they went to J arms is because the other bikes on the market were currently A arm. so not being one to be left behind when everyone else was "moving forwards" they changed it to an A arm setup.

 

ball joints can come out of an A or J bike, since there is no way to grease the stockers unless you modify them.

 

the frame mounts get sloppy on a J arm faster because you only have the 1 mounting point to the frame and an A arm has 2, I just replaced my bushings and my J arm setup is like new, no slop anymore.

 

about the only down side is you can lie about the year of your A arm bike unless you run the VIN, on a J arm, you know it is older than a 91

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I've been riding a J arm bike for the last year or so... Couple things I have noticed: Upper bushings wear faster, much faster. Frame mounts for the upper pivot bolts tend to egg out (had to bush mine recently). And the J arms tend to bend easier in a crash than an A arm. Plus used J arms that are straight seem to be getting scarce.

Anyway, I wouldnt pass a deal just because it was a J arm, but it would defenitely be a factor in my decision.

 

alright so whats up with the differences in these frames? should i not buy a J-arm framed banshee or what? i need some opinions. thanks guys

 

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