The best model year

[trickedcarbine]

Also there was the switch on spocket hubs from 4 post to 6 post.

[So Cal Suspension]

Matt, didn't they make j-arm frames from 1987 to 1990, and a-arm frames from 1991 and up?

Yeah, probably. Regardless, my point was there are very minor differences between the years.

[BANSHEE HP]

96 banshees are by far the best.... i read it on here a few months back.

[trickedcarbine]

Shit.... 96 had all the trouble with AIDS! You must be outta' yo mind!

[official_style]

2006 black SE

[jlaits]

96 frame with 97 motor. Yellow tank and rad cover with red front and purple rear fenders. The trick is to paint front and rear fenders black for better aerodynamics.

[trickedcarbine]

No shit I thought white was more aerodynamic

[Fourwheeler13]

Thanks for the help guys, I found what I think is an 87 based on the colors, but the 96 is very similar in color so im not 100% sure on that yet (just seen pictures). The guy is asking $1000. It leaks some oil and the plastic is in really rough shape (cut off the front fenders and one side on the back is all cracked up). He said it was raced for a while but he isnt sure on what mods it has. He said he does have 2 sets of pipes for it as well. What do you think on that price? Should I try to talk him lower, or is that a good price for the condition?

 

Thanks

[hoppedupandcutdown]

Post up the pics...87 j arm - 96 A arm. I'd hope for it to be a 96, just cuz an 87 is OLD, unless it's REALLY nice. Here's what I look for, bolts and nuts that are rounded off or broken, if a guy doesn't have the right hand tools for basic maintenance, it probably has had NO maintenance. If you plan to night ride see if the lights are not broken off, just more immediate expense same with sprockets,tires,brakes. All that to determine initial cost.

[ClayAiken]

The colors from 98 are pretty good.