kevinh44 Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Since i am new at getting into banshee things and after picking one up i want to do all kinds of things to it. I was curious to know why most a-arm set ups i have seen for sale say "+2 wide/+1 forward" can someone explain exactly what that may do for the bike or how it will look any different. Would brake lines, shocks etc. Have to be upgraded? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Also if you have any suggestions for me, i want a lower/wider look for my banshee. Thanks! If you can show me pictures of the +2+1 and then of stock i think i could get a good idea. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 it all depends on the arms you buy. the +2 wide is 2" wider on each side, allows you to be more stable, and allows some more travel. the +1 moves the spindle 1" forward, this basiaclly allows you to get more traction as it technically moves the motor back in the wheelbase. the +2 will give you the wider look. and i dont think i have seen arms that are +2 without being +1 forward. brake lines should still work, but they will be tight. switching to steel braided lines is cheap, and gives you a must better feel in the handle. you can run stock shocks, as long as the arms are made for stock location. basically you have standard, yfs conversion, and long travel. long travel hasits own style of a arm, so you dont have to worry about that, yfz isnt worth the time, and standard is what most people run. you can run stock shocks, but a set of shocks made for you based off the a arms, your weight, and the type of riding you do will make a huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinh44 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 10 hours ago, ginger said: it all depends on the arms you buy. the +2 wide is 2" wider on each side, allows you to be more stable, and allows some more travel. the +1 moves the spindle 1" forward, this basiaclly allows you to get more traction as it technically moves the motor back in the wheelbase. the +2 will give you the wider look. and i dont think i have seen arms that are +2 without being +1 forward. brake lines should still work, but they will be tight. switching to steel braided lines is cheap, and gives you a must better feel in the handle. you can run stock shocks, as long as the arms are made for stock location. basically you have standard, yfs conversion, and long travel. long travel hasits own style of a arm, so you dont have to worry about that, yfz isnt worth the time, and standard is what most people run. you can run stock shocks, but a set of shocks made for you based off the a arms, your weight, and the type of riding you do will make a huge difference. Huge help man thanks! I do plan on running SS brake lines next. Is there any brand of arms that you would suggest that would fit stock shocks? One more question. I found a pair of progressive shocks laying around my dads shop brand new. Was curious is they would work. They are 16" from center of eye to center of eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 16" is to long for standard A Arms and to short for the LT arms available for banshees. You'll want 14-14 3/4" shocks for any arm that is not long travel. Note:^pertains to Banshees not other quads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 there are tons of options out there for arms, if you stick with a brand that is either a brand name, or known for quality. you will be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinh44 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Thanks guys. On the lookout now for some arms and shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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