Looking to buy a Banshee, what to look out for?

[Roody]

Hey everyone.

 

I'm looking to buy a Banshee. Found one I'm very interested (actually being sold by a member on this site) and might go look at it soon.

 

But before I buy it, I'm wondering...even if the quad looks to be in good shape, is there anything major to look out for? Other than common things to look at (engine, suspension, transmission, rust, etc.) is there anything important to look at? Did the Banshee have any major issues or problems that I should be aware of? It's a 1988 model if that helps.

 

Thanks for any input/advice, I appreciate it.

[250Rho]

id take a compression guage with you and after they run it for you check the compression and then for leaks. and also inspect all bearings swingarm,front wheels,look at suspention buchings. id probly take a small flashlight to look at the top of the pstons through the plug hole to see if they were just rteplaced.

[peterlocal22]

just check it over real good.

start it, stop it then start it again ride it etc.

the basic rules apply

oh ya then if u buy it post some pics

Edited April 6, 2009 by peterlocal22

[Roody]

Will do all that was mentioned, thanks for the tips.

 

What should the compression be?

 

Thanks again.

[Ineedmoney]

for a stock motor anything below 90 needs a top end rebuild done to it i think.

it should be around 110 to 120 psi wiht completely stock. depending on the mods , jets, carbs, etc

it all matters when testing the compression.

[magz]

J-Arm framed bike...

 

 

[250Rho]

bike needs to be hot while testing compression

 

btw wtf is j arm framed i havent heared that bfore

[sled]

nothing wrong with a J arm frame as long as your not racing motocross. The upper arm is shaped like a J instead of a A. It's a little weaker.

Edited April 6, 2009 by sled

[Roody]

I actually just read a lot about the J-arm/A-arm difference and debate. A lot of people are very biased towards one or the other. I'm never going to do any racing so J-arms should be fine. But there's always the J-arm to A-arm conversion if I want to switch it up later on.

 

For now I just want a fast sport quad to have some fun with. My Brute Force just doesn't cut it any more. The Banshee seems like the perfect quad since it's got a ton of power (I'm used to the Brute Force's V-Twin...).

 

Thanks again, everyone.

[sled]

I actually just read a lot about the J-arm/A-arm difference and debate. A lot of people are very biased towards one or the other. I'm never going to do any racing so J-arms should be fine. But there's always the J-arm to A-arm conversion if I want to switch it up later on.

 

For now I just want a fast sport quad to have some fun with. My Brute Force just doesn't cut it any more. The Banshee seems like the perfect quad since it's got a ton of power (I'm used to the Brute Force's V-Twin...).

 

Thanks again, everyone.

a banshee is a different animal than a brute force. It's got very little bottom with a light switch crazy power band unlike the brute which smooth.

[TwistedSheeRida]

i'd look over the rear end the axle carrier and axle itself. make sure the bearings are all good all around just so you know what your getting into. check the sprockets out make sure they aren't hooked like should look the same on both sides of the teeth if not might need to be changed.

And why do you need to do a compression test when it is hot. If you ask me that would be the worst time to test it since metal expands when its hot

[Roody]

a banshee is a different animal than a brute force. It's got very little bottom with a light switch crazy power band unlike the brute which smooth.

 

I know, and I'm ready for it. The Brute is pretty damn smooth but the CVT dulls down the V-Twin's power. Still, the thing takes off unbelievably quick for a 700-pound quad. But the weight is why I want to buy a sport quad, riding that thing is just a hassle.

[vulvafan537240]

Hey everyone.

 

I'm looking to buy a Banshee. Found one I'm very interested (actually being sold by a member on this site) and might go look at it soon.

 

But before I buy it, I'm wondering...even if the quad looks to be in good shape, is there anything major to look out for? Other than common things to look at (engine, suspension, transmission, rust, etc.) is there anything important to look at? Did the Banshee have any major issues or problems that I should be aware of? It's a 1988 model if that helps.

 

Thanks for any input/advice, I appreciate it.

 

 

who is the owner? whats his name on the hq?

[Roody]

who is the owner? whats his name on the hq?

 

T-daddy.