Wanted your opinions

[iceman]

Ok My banshee is stock, I have about 600 bucks to put into it. I know I want to get an air filter, a bumper, and a skid plate. I can't add much power to it because my dad thinks its already too fast and he won't ride it if I make it faster. So I was wondering if it was worth it to buy some dual rate works shocks, without having aftermarket a-arms. The shocks are 325 dollars, so I'd still have enough left to buy the other stuff. Or should I save up and buy some a arms, then shocks? Does the +2+1 help a whole lot? I mainly ride on MX tracks but I trail ride too. Thanks guys. I was also thinking of buying a CDI box is that worth it?

[chris642]

that depends, how wide are these trails, you dont want to be too wide for the trails. if they are not real tight then its up to you. of course the +2+1 arms make a big diffrence, you will need to decide if you want them or not because you will need to buy them at the time becasue the shocks will be set up for your bike. the CDi box mostly just allows you to change your timing to a couple diffrent settings. i dont have alot of experience with these though. the box is really expensive, i wouldnt get it and just go the extra for the wider arms. but of course just shocks will make a diffrent too but wider is better.

[Ryda85]

i say buy the shocks for now....see how you like it and if you want a arms down the line just sell the shocks and get new ones

 

or you could get some fyz shocks and use those until you get a arms

[locogato11283]

i really think that +2 arms are too wide for trails. they would be great on track tho. if you wanna extend id say go for +1 arms. if you arent willing to buy a arms now go head and buy some shocks. they are gonna help to soak up more bumps and shit and help you go faster.

[05bansh]

Just buy some CPI's

[boonman]

Better suspension couldn't hurt. It will make you a very happy man!!! You could always get the +2 arms later if you wish, and have the shocks re-valved at the time they need to be rebuilt after a season anyway.... If you get the arms, you have to get shocks too, and you don't have the $$ in your budget. I would also suggest a shortened swingarm. Makes alot of difference in traction, and putting it all to the ground. You could pick up a used set of pipes too. But, if you are completely stock, I would HIGHLY suggest gettign a different air filter setup. The stock one is not good at keeping dirt out of the engine. Perhaps a Pro-Flow plate and a UNI foam filter. You could also get a lightened flywheel, which would give you a clear cut throttle response increase that you will over every time you crack the throttle. And plus, it doesn't really "increase power" so the ol' man won't know what hit 'em.

[Banchetta]

Get the +2 arms and shocks and shorten the swingarm -2". The wider arms won't be a problem in the trails since the rear end is wider than the front anyways, I have +2 arms and my front end is 461/2" wide, my rear is the same. 25% of my riding is 2-4th gear trails. You'll really notice a big difference on the mx tracks w/ them also. The -2 swinger is one of the best mods. It'll give you awesome traction that the banshee is lacking and help control the front end way better. the banshee is front heavy and hard to wheelie over holes and whoops, the -2 will substantially help this out and make riding wheelies just as fun as a 400ex..

[PUSH THE THROTTLE]

Personally I with your budget I wouldn't buy a cdi just get yourself a flywheel puller and a degree key.

 

I also wouldn't buy the shocks yet IF you want arms, your 600 would pretty much cover some Quicksands and a filter plate w/filter. Work some magic with your parents and see if you can get them to loan you the additional 325 temporarilly for the shocks or if you don't have a job do some odd jobs till you get the money and do it one time the right way.

 

Also on arm width I really like my +2's but I have nice wide trails if they are tight then either get +1's or stay with stock and get the shocks. My .02

 

Side note the shortened swinger that Boonman (didn't see Banchetta's post until after mine but him too) is talking about would be a really good investment. I think you can get it done for $200 from Quicksand. The swinger, filter plate w/filter and degree key would probably be your best route but since you've only had your shee for a week you might just wait and see what you think would be the best thing to do. Get the filter plate atleast.

Edited January 8, 2005 by PUSH THE THROTTLE

[iceman]

Thanks guys, I haven't ridden it on the track yet, just on the street, so I am gonna see what it's like on the track and see what needs to happen, I'm thinking of saving for the arms and shocks, then getting a swing arm later, I'm not worried about any bling or making it super fast yet, I'm just trying to get it as comfortable as I can for now, although my parents do have 40k sittin the bank, but I guess they're saving it for a house...not sure why they want to move...maybe cause the neighbors call the cops whenever we ride. I talked to them about it, I said I'm just trying to have some fun and they were really rude about it, I did a fat burnout on their lawn, and I think they care about their lawn more than their kids, that was fun.

[iceman]

I have been looking around the site, and I was thinking that it would be a good idea to get a 2 into 1 sarb set up. It looks like a good investment, what do you guys think? From what I hear it makes things much easier. The only problem is that would suck up most of my money.

Edited January 8, 2005 by iceman

[PUSH THE THROTTLE]

I have been looking around the site, and I was thinking that it would be a good idea to get a 2 into 1 sarb set up.  It looks like a good investment, what do you guys think?  From what I hear it makes things much easier.  The only problem is that would suck up most of my money.

303497[/snapback]

I wouldn't go spending all your money just yet, you just got it and your bound to start breaking stuff. The 2 into 1 carb sounds like it would be good for your riding but pipes, reeds, filter, degree key and lightened flywheel would probably give you more worthwhile and noticeable gains. You've got plenty of time to mod it so take your time and think about the larger picture and where you want the shee to be in a year or two and do the mods in the order that you get the most bang for your buck and in the order that you don't regret dropping some money on something that doesn't get you to that point. You need to figure out what your shee's major weakness is, is it the handling? or the engine? In this thread you've gone down both roads. Don't forget it's easy for everybody to spend your money for you but we don't really know your strengths or weaknesses.

[FIRST BANSHEE]

I have been looking around the site, and I was thinking that it would be a good idea to get a 2 into 1 sarb set up.  It looks like a good investment, what do you guys think?  From what I hear it makes things much easier.  The only problem is that would suck up most of my money.

303497[/snapback]

the trinity 2-1 works great and is easier to tune, and you won't have the carb troubles banshees are known for.

 

respect your parents and good luck

[iceman]

Thanks guys, I can't do a whole lot speed wise, thats why I'm trying to get the handling and ease of use out of the way. I'm gonna just buy the airfilter, some nerfs, and some armor, then if I have enough left over, get the 2 into 1, I'll buy the a arms and shocks together later.