keller45 Posted June 22, 2005 Report Posted June 22, 2005 Hey guys Im trying to decide if I should get a Banshee. No Im not asking you if I should get a Banshee or not I just want opinions on what you guys think of it. Im 5'3" and im 14. Anyone out here my age ride a Banshee? What are the goods and bads about it? Is it good on a MX track, hows the suspension? How is it on rutty hills? If you guys could help me out it would be greatly appreciated Thanks. Quote
STLBILL Posted June 22, 2005 Report Posted June 22, 2005 (edited) Oh boy... this is bound to become a very long thread.... Words do not do it justice. You need a test ride to understand. The Banshee may not be the fastest thing on the showroom floor any more, but for the same money in after market modifications it can easily reclaim the title. They can be adjusted for MX, but I still don't think there weight distribution or unpredictable power band makes them the best machine for jumping. I don't see much of a problem with ruts on trails as long as you don't mind going fast. This ATV is aptly named. I suggest you look up Banshee in the dictionary sometime. -Bill Edited June 22, 2005 by STLBILL Quote
04TeamYamahaShee Posted June 22, 2005 Report Posted June 22, 2005 Have one, love it. Very quick, climbs anything that I've got balls to try. I woulnd't trade my 'Shee for anything except a modded 'Shee. If you get one, trust me, you'll be glad. Quote
trail rider Posted June 22, 2005 Report Posted June 22, 2005 well, at 14 it'd be illegal for you to buy a new banshee at a dealer somewhere, but you could probably get a used one without any trouble. And just like STLBILL said, words are hard to describe it. The best thing to do would be to ride one and see if its right for you. I love mine and wouldn't trade it for anything else. Quote
bansheeryder_69 Posted June 22, 2005 Report Posted June 22, 2005 Words do not do it justice. You need a test ride to understand. 384401[/snapback] WORD. I remember my first banshee ride, hit the powerband wheels popped up then did it through the next 3 gears thats what hooked me.You can turn a banshee into whatever you want it to be. If you just look around theres mx banshees, drag banshees, hell probably even hunting banshees. Theres just WAY to many aftermartket mods and not enough money with a banshee Quote
rjvoight Posted June 22, 2005 Report Posted June 22, 2005 I am not a big fan of Dirt Wheels Magazine but in the latest issue they have the very first report on the original Banshee. Spend the 5 or 6 bucks and pick up the mag and read that article. Then if you get a chance, ride one and you will understand what the Banshee is all about. Quote
Cotton eyed Joe Posted June 22, 2005 Report Posted June 22, 2005 Like the others said...you can turn the Banshee into just about any thing you want to suit your riding style and terrian. Think of it as the Chevrolet 350 of ATV's. The modifications you can make to it are almost unlimited. Actually only limited by how much you can spend on it. The aftermaket for this bike is unreal, and if you can think of it, chances are someone out there makes it. Quote
bansheefreestyler Posted June 22, 2005 Report Posted June 22, 2005 im 15 and have one. i love it. like the other guys said though test one out and see if you like it Quote
momo20 Posted June 22, 2005 Report Posted June 22, 2005 ride a banshee with aftermarket pipes...then you will be sold...notting like the sound and power of a banshee Quote
H250RHATER Posted June 22, 2005 Report Posted June 22, 2005 im 16 got the shee when i was 13 the shee was a drag bike at the time and i converted it into a mx bike i dont think it would be bad for you to get one but if your a hard core mxer go w/ a 450 or a 250r jumping will be alot easyer but as said before you can turn the bike into anything you want Quote
keller45 Posted June 23, 2005 Author Report Posted June 23, 2005 Ok thanks guys for helpin me out. Im still tryin to decide on a 250r, Blaster or Banshee. Everyone says ill kill myself on a Banshee but i have 4 yeras of eperience on a 250ex Quote
bansheefreestyler Posted June 23, 2005 Report Posted June 23, 2005 if i were you liek your height id go with the blaster or 250r. Quote
MudSlinger09 Posted June 23, 2005 Report Posted June 23, 2005 (edited) 5'3" and im 14. dammit just ride one first , once u ride the thing , you wont give a shit if its got problems or not Edited June 23, 2005 by MudSlinger09 Quote
x86 Posted June 23, 2005 Report Posted June 23, 2005 I'm 15, and I love it. Had it for 1 week today. Believe me.. you do NOT want a blaster. Haven't ridden a 250r, but from what I hear, the banshee is king. And being 5'3? Oh well.. it'll be something grow on. The pimp effect of a banshee ALONE is sure to get you laid. I've gotten more pussies in a week than the ASPCA. No actually I haven't. But rest assured, I could... Quote
racer Posted June 23, 2005 Report Posted June 23, 2005 you should probably save up several hundred, or even thousands of monies. these things are real good at draining bank accounts. Quote
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