Good deal?

[Bansheefan1980]

Hi, I'm new, so pardon the lack of pictures and other cool stuff the veterans have.

 

I have a question for y'all.

 

What is a good price for a completely stock 1987 Banshee. I found one for $2800. At first blush it seems like a good price. The ad says it's completly stock.

 

What are some of the things to look out for on an '87? Are the frames prone to cracking in particular spots? I've always heard the J-arms are also weak and prone to cracking, where are the weakest spots?

 

NADA says a '87 in good condition is worth $1175.

 

KBB says $1970.

 

How can you really tell how much it's worth? Are the NADA and KBB prices accurate?

 

Thanks in advance.

[9603banshee]

you can find much better deals than that....you can find mid to upper 90's with some work done for that price....just my .02

[locogato11283]

you can find much better deals than that....you can find mid to upper 90's with some work done for that price....just my .02

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i agree. save your money and find something in the mid to upper 90's.

[superdave]

I bought my '01 with nerfs and a set of paddles for $2400 everything else was stock....and super low hours.....about three months ago. Spend time and look around good luck. D

[bansheefreak]

yeah look around .. i got a 95 one owner with brand new t6's ,works shocks,tag abrs kit, and it has low hrs.. he even threw in a rear bearing carrier and bearings... also a full set of brake pads.. all for 1500 bones.... he was or is a freind thou but look around and you will find alot newer banshee for that price...

[sikwidit'96]

i got my '96 recently and it came with everything in my signature....

1000 smackers from a buddy of mine.

[BrockMoto]

That price is way to HIGH for a stock 87 you can find better deals than that just on this web site. Just take some time and look around. there are alot out there, you just have to find them.

[Tissan]

Way to high

 

 

look heres a modded 96 for 2600

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...ssPageName=WDVW

[Bansheefan1980]

Where the heck is Frankenmuth?

 

I appreciate all the feedback.

 

I still have questions though.

 

1. Where are the weak spots on banshees?

2. Do these spots differ from year to year?

3. Are the J-arms really weaker than A-arms?

4. I live in Oregon, which has some of the best sand dunes in the U.S. Are Banshee more expensive here because there is higher demand?

 

I've looked and looked. I've never seen an add in the paper or elsewhere for less than $2600. Granted E-bay has cheaper ones, but I'd rather be able to see it and hear it run before I send my money via paypal.

 

Thanks again for all the feedback.

[stevo3176]

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1. Suspension dated in my opinion, heavy front end, no bottom end, date all together.

2. No j arms are the only really major differences btw years.

3. J arm s are terrible they are very weak I got hit by a 300ex (not too fast) and it twisted the j arn in half I was surprised how weak it was.

4. Not sure whay they are more expensive on the west coast but I think if you wait it out you will find a good deal. Ask around tell your buddies but don't by an 87 for more tha 1500 even if it is in really good shape.

[kenr74]

$2600 is high for a bike that old but you won't find anything cheaper out here. Banshees are still going for big bucks in Oregon for some reason. You could probably pick up a better bike on ebay for the same $$ but then you have to ship it and you don't know what you will be getting.

 

Check out sandlakeduners.com there are some Banshees for sale on there and they are all local.

[decon]

Banshees are still going for big bucks in Oregon for some reason.

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if you think oregon is high, you should see the prices for banshee's in california.

[SICK BOY]

That price is quite high for a 87,check ebay,and you'll find much better deals.

[bansheeracer18]

well i picked up my 97 shee about 2years ago or so give or take a coplue mounths i paid $4k fo rit but then agian it wasnt stock

[richwuest]

NADA and KBB don't mean all that much on Banshees. Just looking at the range between NADA and KBB prices can kind of tell you that. What the bike is worth depends quite a bit on what area you live in. In southern California, where I live, it is rare to see a Banshee of any year selling for less than $3K, unless it has problems. Sometimes one will pop up now and again for less, but in general, even old J arm bikes, if in proper working order still command 3 grand or a price very near that. You can often times buy a bike from here or off of Ebay for a low enough price to justify paying the $500-600 for shipping. It is just a bit of a gamble since you are purchasing it sight unseen.