Buying banshee tips

[adamsj13]

Good morning all, I just sold my TRX250R and want to get a Banshee. I'm not a mech and really don't know much about these things. What should I look for in the banshee? There are alot out there for the 2k - 2500 range. I found one that is a 05 bone stock. original owner, I can probably get for 1800. I have not seen it yet. Then there is one here is the details

 

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/mcy/1976127565.html

"this is a 1995 banshee with a 2006 banshee motor in it... i have the title in hand , and it is green stickered until 2011. it has a 4mil 110mm short rod in it. +2 lonestar chrome a arms.. advanced timing. t5 pipes. billet reed spacers, 30mm carbs, tag bars,, boysen reeds, billet lights. new electrical wiring.. plastics have no tears in them at all. jetted perfectly... 130 psi on both sides. price is 2,000 firm and this is a steal.. "

 

 

I've read to check tie rods, frame for cracks. What else should I look for. I want something that will be fast and more powerfull then the trx. I want it to be reliable since I won't have money to keep dumping into it. I can do basic things for the maintiance like plugs, oil changes and that type of stuff. Which would you recommend leaning towards?

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks

[VooDooBanshee]

Seems lke a good price. Make sure to take a compression tester with you (check both sides)...Should be around 120psi on a stock motor. Look at the oil and make sure there is no water in it. Look at the air filter(s) and look in the air box as well (if it has one). See if the tires on the front are original and see how much tread is left to guage how long it's been ridden for...Also, look for any cut wires - stuff haning off from the wire loom. A lot of folks just cut stuff and this could cause issues down the road...

[VooDooBanshee]

Oh and when you do a compression test look at the plugs for a tan color. Slightly black is OK, but might indicate a rich jetting situation (not a huge deal). Check to make sure the axl bearings are not loose and check the swing arm bearings too. Grab the rear and shake back and forth - should be tight. Check the VIN number is there to make sure it's not stolen and make sure it's the same year as advertised. Look at the coolent too...This is what I do when I buy bikes and if someone is being shady, it will freak them out - you will know...90% of people are cool, but it's the 10% you gotta look out for...