J-arm Suspension?

[beatmiester]

when did yamaha stop using j-arm suspension on banshee's?

is this any better or worse then a-arm's?

[pimp559]

The J-arms do a nice job, but the a-arms are alot better. There stronger and you have alot more options when it comes to setting them up. If you do have the j-arm you can upgrade it to the A-arms. Meat on this site sells the kits for like $125.00. I have a 1990 the last year of the j-arm I'm going to convert when I get the $ for it and some after market a-arms. If you are just donig recreation riding and not too hard on her shee should be fine with the j-arm. If you ride hardcore then it a must. Hope this helps.

[Wassup350]

The reason they made J-arms was so that the exhaust could clear. You can also get d-arms which may be a little better. I think lonestar makes them.

[MotulMonsta]

They stopped in 89 I belive. Yes the J-arm frames clear the pipes alot better..but A-arm reliability more then makes up for that.

[BdBanshee]

Like Pimp posted, 1990 was the last year for the J-arms

[beatmiester]

thanks for the help

heres the deal i'm looking at a 99 banshee for sale and it has j-arm front suspension this is my problem i think you can tell by the vin# on the frame and can it be converted?

[brugal]

I think its a 89 and he's testing your intelligence.Meat has a vin#chart on his website at www.thebansheezone.com ,hope that helps....

[shannonpurdy]

Meat on this site sells the kits for like $125.00.

Does anybody have a picture of the kit Meat sells. I have an '87 with J arms. I have bent them twice and have several for spares and have staightened a couple. It sure is a pain! I have seen some retro fit kits that look like shit. I would be interested in converting to a arms with a solid kit. Let me know.

[Meat]

$140 shipped to your door.

Edited March 9, 2004 by Meat