New Banshee Owner Saying Hello

[oldturtle]

Here is a first time Banshee owner saying Hi to ya all. I have been hanging out on this site for several weeks trying to deceide if a Banshee will fit my needs. I have been riding 2-stroke dirt bikes for many years but I am essentially new to quads.

My primary use to begin with will be easy dune areas and easy forest roads and trails. So I finally deceided why not jump right in and get something I can really have fun with so here I am with a Banshee. If it turns out to be too much of a handfull I can always go back to my 2nd choice, one of the 400 4-strokes.

I found a like new blue 2000 with FMF Gnarly pipes and Turbine Core II silencers. Otherwise, including the air box, it is totally stock. Owner never even pulled off the warning stickers. I will be looking for a deal on sand tires and wheels. Also need to make sure the jetting was corrected for the pipes. Need to check out the air box and should be good to go. I won't be good to go for several more months until my broken leg and knee joint heal and rehab from a Dec dirt bike get off.

The many posts about using the Banshee for trail riding were a big help in my final decision. Thanks to all who have contributed to this site. I now know that after a little learning curve the Banshee can be used for more than sand drags and oval racing. John

[sheerdr]

Hi. Welcome to the life of owning a banshee. There is going to be many years of joy it will bring you. Good luck.

[Cotton eyed Joe]

Welcome to the site and to the Banshee. I bought mine in '98 with out ever riding one. I saw one picture of my buddy pulling the front tires off the line at Sand Mountian UT, and I was hooked. I stewed over it for a month or two, and the yamaha dealer was next door to the gym I where I was lifting at the time, so I saw them day after day. One day I couldn't take it. I've never wanted to be with out it since. I was sad the day we had to sell my wifes banshee, but there is no way in hell I'll ever sell mine. I'll work at 7-11 if I have to. Its one of the best things I've ever done in my life.

[fel0n]

Welcome

[banshee76179]

Now the test of how many mods u can get without going broke!!!

[brugal]

Welcome to the world of banshee.I just started posting recently. Ive had all my guestions answered,there are some real smart people here at the HQ.My questions have gotten answered without me asking,just searching repairs.Anyway have fun banshee are the shizznit...

[DirtGrrl]

HI and welcome!! my banshee is driving me crazy. hopefully yours wont lol

 

it will be the coolest bike u ever bought

[frocashmoney24]

ill do a healing song for u, so u can go out n buy that shee! once u ride a shee im sure alot of the people on here will agree with me, u'll be hooked the hq is a awesome place to get any info on a shee and i know ill keep comin back

[BenBB]

Welcome oldturtle. If you ride 2-stroke dirt bikes you made the right choice with a Banshee, nothing else is close.

 

I now know that after a little learning curve the Banshee can be used for more than sand drags and oval racing.

 

The only thing mine doesn't like is mud & water...ANYTHING else is fair game.

[SICK BOY]

Welcome to the HQ.

[locogato11283]

My primary use to begin with will be easy dune areas and easy forest roads and trails. So I finally deceided why not jump right in and get something I can really have fun with so here I am with a Banshee. If it turns out to be too much of a handfull I can always go back to my 2nd choice, one of the 400 4-strokes.

welcome to the HQ. first off the banshee is great for dunes and trails. if anyone ever says its a bad trail bike its because they dont wanna be behind you. i dont think the banshee will be too much for you. stick with it and you will learn to love it.