94Mike Posted September 16, 2011 Report Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) Hey HQ, What were the benefits of banshees switching over from j arm's to a arm's? Also are their any benefits with j-arms? I know this is more of a suspension question but im asking this in a general sense... EDIT: Before anyone posts that why am i asking... This is just a question. Edited September 16, 2011 by 94Mike Quote
bad 350 shee Posted September 16, 2011 Report Posted September 16, 2011 Hey HQ, What were the benefits of switching over j arm to a arm? Also are their any benefits to j-arms? I know this is more of a suspension question but im asking this in a general sense... EDIT: Before anyone posts that why am i asking... This is just a question. jarm frames are lighter and cheaper and steller can make nice jarms, aarm frames are stronger cheaper suspension upgrades Quote
4MiLLDraGSheE Posted September 16, 2011 Report Posted September 16, 2011 Thats the worst answer ever. Stellar makes sweet a arms too! Quote
lms1977 Posted September 16, 2011 Report Posted September 16, 2011 Other than a little more strength and the bushings will last longer I don't really see the point of converting to a arm. You might have more suspension options as far as width & long travel with the a arm setup. Quote
94Mike Posted September 16, 2011 Author Report Posted September 16, 2011 I see, thanks guys. I have always wanted to look for an 87 because of the originality. Quote
Larry's Shee Posted September 17, 2011 Report Posted September 17, 2011 I don't know if the upper bushings wear any faster, but being closer together a little wear amounts to more slop at the ball joints. Pick up some bronze bushings and your good to go for longer. Quote
gomerkfx700 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Posted December 3, 2011 how much lighter is a j-arm banshee then a a-arm Quote
CFH87 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Posted December 3, 2011 I would say at LEAST 15 lbs because of all the bracing that's used on a arms plus all extra materials. http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/378626_308423485850348_100000480982771_1327191_1814950592_n.jpg 87 J arm ftw! Quote
bad 350 shee Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) Thats the worst answer ever. Stellar makes sweet a arms too! no shit. i just said that because there aren't as many options for j arms.. Edited December 4, 2011 by bad 350 shee Quote
RC418 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 I've got an 87 Banshee, I've had the bike for about ten years or so and I'm just now replacing the J-arms due to slop. Stellar is in the process of making me a +2 +1 chrome set.....Cant wait! Quote
Azryll Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 I would say at LEAST 15 lbs because of all the bracing that's used on a arms plus all extra materials. http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/378626_308423485850348_100000480982771_1327191_1814950592_n.jpg 87 J arm ftw! I like that orange and white combo you got going but your shocks are upside down Quote
Glenyboy Posted December 19, 2011 Report Posted December 19, 2011 I thought his bike was red and white Quote
CFH87 Posted December 20, 2011 Report Posted December 20, 2011 Yeah its red n white and yes the shocks are upside down lol Quote
SandmanPNW Posted December 20, 2011 Report Posted December 20, 2011 Yeah its red n white and yes the shocks are upside down lol Awesome. Quote
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