Gearing and which Haulers?

[sandgrencivic2k1]

Ok, I am building up a banshee right now and am trying to determine which tires I want and what gearing I should go with.

 

I am building up a 472 68mm Cheetah motor. It will have 35mm Keihns, k&ns, pretty much the works.

 

I want to go with a 22" tall tire but can't decide on to go with the extremes or stay with the regular haulers, 10 paddle tires. What do you guys suggest?

 

Also what would be a good gearing to start out with. They estimate it to be about 95hp.

 

All information would be greatly appreciated.

[race-a-holic]

I'm using 22 in.9 paddle extremes on my 350 ported with alcohol,so I don't think 10 paddles will be enough for you.I'd like to try a 10 paddle on mine.I'd probably use the extremes.Might use an 11 or 12 paddle extreme.

[89Steeda]

22 11 8 12 paddle Extremes. I wouldn't be suprised if you go over 100+ HP. Better have a long swingarm.

[flanders]

ya, 10 paddle haulers wont be enough. im pushing 10 paddle normal haulers on my banshee now, and ive probably got around 50hp. go with the extremes, my buddy has 9 paddle extremes and they hook up almost as good as mine. with that setup you should be looking at atleast 12, i would probably go 14 tho.

[bigscary]

Ok, I am building up a banshee right now and am trying to determine which tires I want and what gearing I should go with.

Edited May 25, 2005 by bigscary

[sandgrencivic2k1]

Well actually it is my dads banshee that is being built, but he is having me do a little research since I have one "sig". But yes he is having trinity do all of the work. he sent the motor down last week so what I posted above is what I know. He is sticking to the fmf sst pipes that were on it when he bought it, I told him to get some cpi's but he didn't go for it.

 

we will both be riding it probably and he is about 220, and I am about 200.

 

His swingarm is stock (bad move for sure) but he wants to try to keep it looking somewhat stock. He said he might go +4 in the future, which won't be enough, but he wants it to be somewhat of a play bike when need be also.

 

Also what gearing should I go with?

[OR_Banshee]

Well actually it is my dads banshee that is being built, but he is having me do a little research since I have one "sig".  But yes he is having trinity do all of the work.  he sent the motor down last week so what I posted above is what I know.  He is sticking to the fmf sst pipes that were on it when he bought it, I told him to get some cpi's but he didn't go for it.

 

we will both be riding it probably and he is about 220, and I am about 200.

 

His swingarm is stock (bad move for sure) but he wants to try to keep it looking somewhat stock.  He said he might go +4 in the future, which won't be enough, but he wants it to be somewhat of a play bike when need be also.

 

Also what gearing should I go with?

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MAN! You had better tell your pops that is a very big motor for a stock swinger. Even if he is trying to build a sleeper, hes going to need some length on that bike. IMO 22's might be a bit tall for a stock arm as well, i've seen some guys run that way, but many complain of bottoming out. I'd at least go a +6 (if it were me).

 

As for gearing, i'd probably go with a 14/38 or 15/38. Thats a lot of HP and shouldn't have a problem pulling. I run a 13/41 with portiing and that seems to be perfect gearing for my style of riding (dunes).

[BdBanshee]

I wouldn't recommend regular haulers to anyone, they don't last. Almost everyone I know has had them lose several paddles in just a few dune trips. We are having good luck with the Extremes.