DallasGDub Posted June 5, 2009 Report Posted June 5, 2009 Not to long ago on eBay, I seen a 1987 go for around about that. It was a mint, never started, did not even have gas in it. The guy had it sitting in his office as a collectors prop or something. Maybe if you keep it mint 20+ years from now, it will sell for that. Quote
tidos76 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Posted June 5, 2009 maybe you should do like the rest of us. Open that bitch up, Throw about $12k into it and then sell it for $6000. Other than that. Keep it. Quote
DallasGDub Posted June 5, 2009 Report Posted June 5, 2009 maybe you should do like the rest of us. Open that bitch up, Throw about $12k into it and then sell it for $6000. Other than that. Keep it. Man, this should be said to every new banshee owner prior to buying it!!!! Quote
sio2 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Posted June 5, 2009 How does it work in the US now. Did Yamaha stop selling 2 strokes, or are they banned from being sold altogether? Certain 2-strokes are still being sold here as long as they meet our strict EPA guidelines. The Banshee complied until 2007, but not anymore. '06 is the last year it was sold here. GasGas and other trials bikes with 2-stroke engines have been able to comply and are still being sold here. The motocross bikes by Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki are all 4-stroke here now. They supposedly weren't "clean" enough. Chainsaws, blowers, rc cars etc. are still OK because of their engine size, at least for now. Quote
Landbruiser Posted June 5, 2009 Report Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) Certain 2-strokes are still being sold here as long as they meet our strict EPA guidelines. The Banshee complied until 2007, but not anymore. '06 is the last year it was sold here. GasGas and other trials bikes with 2-stroke engines have been able to comply and are still being sold here. The motocross bikes by Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki are all 4-stroke here now. They supposedly weren't "clean" enough. Chainsaws, blowers, rc cars etc. are still OK because of their engine size, at least for now. That's not entirely true... Those guidelines, or laws were never enforced.. Or, at least that's what I've been told... And because of that there are some 2 stroke motocross bikes being produced again.. Suzuki still sells a 2 stroke "MOTOCROSS" bike... http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Line...egory=motocross Edited June 5, 2009 by Landbruiser Quote
Landbruiser Posted June 5, 2009 Report Posted June 5, 2009 Here is another 2 stroke "motocross" bike still being produced in the US... http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Product-S...id=8&id=307 Quote
Landbruiser Posted June 5, 2009 Report Posted June 5, 2009 And, here's the 2009 Yamaha YZ250 motocross bike, which by the way, is a 2 stroke.... http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products.../30/0/home.aspx Quote
sio2 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Posted June 5, 2009 And, here's the 2009 Yamaha YZ250 motocross bike, which by the way, is a 2 stroke.... http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products.../30/0/home.aspx I did a little research to be sure. At present time, 2009, the only 2-stroke motocross bike available in the USA is the YZ 250/125. There are small 2-stroke engine bikes like the 80/100s, but that's because the law doesn't affect them like the bigger engines. I don't know if the manufacturers are caving in, or if the law is stopping them. I can say there is only one Japanese manufacturer left selling them here. A sign of the future. Quote
monster_energy06 Posted June 6, 2009 Report Posted June 6, 2009 [ ~edited for spelling~ The 2008 Banshee is not rare by any means. There are hundreds, if not thousands of them in Canada being ridden all the time. Finding one that has never been started, sat on, or scratched is another story. I posted it for sale on this site hoping someone else would appreciate the value of a new quad as opposed to a ridden one. I can't be the only person who thought it would be cool to have the last year of a legend in mint condition. i priced one out last summer. in sudbury ontario 8300 full of gas with new helmet out the door,, but i do know the sales man, changed my mind and kept my 2000 and boutght a truck. but im sure 9500$ out the door is possible.. good luck with the sale.. Quote
monster_energy06 Posted June 6, 2009 Report Posted June 6, 2009 I did a little research to be sure. At present time, 2009, the only 2-stroke motocross bike available in the USA is the YZ 250/125. There are small 2-stroke engine bikes like the 80/100s, but that's because the law doesn't affect them like the bigger engines. I don't know if the manufacturers are caving in, or if the law is stopping them. I can say there is only one Japanese manufacturer left selling them here. A sign of the future. you forgot ktm they got tones of 2 strokes still being sold today Quote
ned Posted June 6, 2009 Report Posted June 6, 2009 i can get anyone a 2010 banshee for 6000USD plus postage ahahahah let me know???? Quote
sio2 Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Posted June 7, 2009 [ ~edited for spelling~ The 2008 Banshee is not rare by any means. There are hundreds, if not thousands of them in Canada being ridden all the time. Finding one that has never been started, sat on, or scratched is another story. I posted it for sale on this site hoping someone else would appreciate the value of a new quad as opposed to a ridden one. I can't be the only person who thought it would be cool to have the last year of a legend in mint condition. i priced one out last summer. in sudbury ontario 8300 full of gas with new helmet out the door,, but i do know the sales man, changed my mind and kept my 2000 and boutght a truck. but im sure 9500$ out the door is possible.. good luck with the sale.. I apparently overpaid for my Banshee. Between the conversion to Canadian money and paying full MSRP, which I usually never do, I took a hit on this one. If anyone is interested, make me an offer. I have the Banshee at the dealership in storage. The transaction will be easy. I have made arrangements with them to sell it to the person of my choice. I won't give it away, but I am sure I threw money away on this one! Quote
INFINITIED Posted June 10, 2009 Report Posted June 10, 2009 For $9500 i will give you this bike... its all brand new !!!! and a hell of alot faster and nicer than yours!! lol ... good luck anyway !! Quote
dragbanshee98 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Posted June 10, 2009 For $9500 i will give you this bike... its all brand new !!!! and a hell of alot faster and nicer than yours!! lol ... good luck anyway !! damn do i wish i had 9500, u would no longer own that piece right there lol :cool: Quote
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