bball23 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hey just bought another banshee and it needs a topend rebuild. Ive never rebuilt an engine and its my first time. I found a dealer on ebay that you send your cylinders out and they bore them and ship them back with a new wiseco piston kit. It costs $300 and they said they could lower the price to $250 on Pro X or WSM piston kits. I know this is already a good deal but I would like to spend as little as possible. What do you all think about PROX and the WSM kits and which one of the two is better? Am I better off saving the $50 and going with one of those or just getting the Wiseco kit? Also a guy told me I have to take the whole engine out of the frame to do a new topend... Is this true? All answers will be greatly appreciated. Thank You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 If your trying to cut corners just sell the banshee. And that guy was wrong. The motor doesn't have to be out of the frame. Look at the sponsors. Is your gonna send them out then you might add well port them. You won't be disappointed. But a top end rebuild is around 300. But like I said I'd you're already trying to not spend money, this is not for you. Because it starts with this then who knows what else you try and "save money" on. So spend there extra 50 get the product that is world known and has the highest success rate and almost zero complaints, and every builder recommends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonvia Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hey just bought another banshee and it needs a topend rebuild. Ive never rebuilt an engine and its my first time. I found a dealer on ebay that you send your cylinders out and they bore them and ship them back with a new wiseco piston kit. It costs $300 and they said they could lower the price to $250 on Pro X or WSM piston kits. I know this is already a good deal but I would like to spend as little as possible. What do you all think about PROX and the WSM kits and which one of the two is better? Am I better off saving the $50 and going with one of those or just getting the Wiseco kit? Also a guy told me I have to take the whole engine out of the frame to do a new topend... Is this true? All answers will be greatly appreciated. Thank You! send your cylinders to a site sponser on here!!! Farm and sand toys or herr jugs racing will help you with just about anything you need. give them a call or send em an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheeManWomenHater Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) i just did my frst top end rebuild this winter and i wouldn't do it without a clymer banshee manual if you are going to split the cases.I just went with pro x pistons, i haven't really went out and rode all day on them yet, but as far as down the road and in the yard they seem alright. I guess its the same company that makes the OEM Yamaha pistons. good luck! Edited March 26, 2012 by SheeManWomenHater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball23 Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Im just tight on money thats all and wondering your opinions. I already put a lot into this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonvia Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Im just tight on money thats all and wondering your opinions. I already put a lot into this: dude your banshee is sick as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball23 Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks and yea thats what they said that if I dont take the engine out I wont be able to get the jugs on. Is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks and yea thats what they said that if I dont take the engine out I wont be able to get the jugs on. Is this true? Not at all. You can do it on the bike. And why the raptor style front end??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball23 Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 I dont know, I bought it like that. And thanks that will save me a lot of time not taking it out of the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Got a linc? Might all depend on shipping costs. Just finishing up a ebay "kit" from local shop. Was just as economical as getting crank here and pistons there to get the best price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticktock Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Pro X is a good replacement piston, at least in the 4 stroke world. I am not sure on WSM. I personally would use a site sponsor, or check a local shop near you. Call the dealer they can point you to a shop to check cylinders for bore. You might only need a hone? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolman Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Start planning on paying more than $300.00 right away. I just went through this whole process less than two month's ago and it totaled out to $415.00 Keep reading and you will see why. The shipping which you will pay both way's will get ya for at least $50.00 unless your not shipping cylinders. You do not as others have stated need to take the engine out of the Bike. I would already question the integrity of anything else stated Banshee wise from that fellow. It's not like it's even questionable. If your like me or other's while your cylinders are off and getting worked on Now would be the optimal time to take care of any other type of maintenance deal that you know will eventually come your way. You may as well freshen up a few things now I.E. Rad Hose going from Head to Water Pump, Seal on the clutch lever actuator arm, Spark plugs, Reed Gasket's unless part of the price, Carb Bowl gasket's if you plan to clean the carbs, exhaust O'rings, etc... All I'm saying is Don't Cut Yourself So Short. Any kind of a monkey wrench and you will be SOL. If your not ready $$$ wise right now don't put yourself in a crappy position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overdose Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Many of the site sponsors offer good deals on a topend rebuild. I noticed in the video you have pipes and a couple of other mods you may wanna think about pulling the motor and removing your crank for inspection and have it sent off to be trued and welded while your doing your topend. Most site sponsors will do this for about $60. Its worth the money to spend $300 on a rebuid only to have a crank fail would be a bad day for sure. Even on a tight budget the engine is what makes these bikes what they are so it's the last place you wanna cut corners and skimp out save up a little longer and take the extra time and you will really get some great bang for your buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberneck Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Many of the site sponsors offer good deals on a topend rebuild. I noticed in the video you have pipes and a couple of other mods you may wanna think about pulling the motor and removing your crank for inspection and have it sent off to be trued and welded while your doing your topend. Most site sponsors will do this for about $60. Its worth the money to spend $300 on a rebuid only to have a crank fail would be a bad day for sure. Even on a tight budget the engine is what makes these bikes what they are so it's the last place you wanna cut corners and skimp out save up a little longer and take the extra time and you will really get some great bang for your buck. I agree with this. First shee i owned, i lost a rod to a separated crank and it wiped out the cylinder with it. 2nd shee separated a crank and luckily didnt ruin anything except a trip. Both bikes had just bolt ons on them nothing internal. Stock heads with stock compression. I swore i would never own another shee without pulling it down and welding the crank. Last shee i bought ran great but i pulled it down anyway only to find excessive rod big end clearance. For what it costs and the little amount of work it takes, I would have the crank welded for sure. If nothing else when you do the top end take a good look at the big end of the rods and measure the side clearance and make sure its in spec and nothing is moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball23 Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Ok thanks for the advie guys.. So out of WSM and PROX I should go with PROX piston kit? They are the same price so just wondering which one is better or if they are the same.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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