Danno Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 it looks to me like everyone is dumping the banshee for 4stroke Quads. whats so damn specail about them strokers? are they already eating up the 350 twin? what gives? Quote
iceman Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 its coming down to if you wanna race you gotta have a 450. its sad. its really really sad. and since most people wanna race they get 450s. Quote
Ultimateduner Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 Well no one I know is dumping their banshee any time soon. Some people dump it because they need more suspension (obese people) or a different powerband(trail riders/mx ect). 4 strokes are more reliable and don't need mixed gas, not to mention better gas miliage. As for the speed of the 4 strokes? Other than the 450 most 4 strokes have a hell of a time beating a stock banshee. Mine banshee smokes 450 s all day long, and I love the powerband. I would never switch to a 4 stroke. Quote
blueshee03 Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 it looks to me like everyone is dumping the banshee for 4stroke Quads. whats so damn specail about them strokers? are they already eating up the 350 twin? what gives? 454384[/snapback] i have'nt seen any eating up the 350 twin.not at the dirt drags anyways.i agree that alot people want the better ride and don't like to mix they're gas. Quote
Ultimateduner Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 (edited) lazy bastards, no mixing not worth the loss of speed Edited January 2, 2006 by Ultimateduner Quote
stuntmasta3o5 Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 I wish I had best of Both worlds.. Oh wait.. I don't even have one world.. Quote
txblueshee Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 it looks to me like everyone is dumping the banshee for 4stroke Quads. whats so damn specail about them strokers? are they already eating up the 350 twin? what gives? 454384[/snapback] If you wanna be competetive on the track a 450 is almost a must have... You can do it on a 'shee... i did... but it takes a helluva rider and it's about twice as tiring. I'd eat 5 gallons of gas one day at the track on my 'shee.... seems like I put gas in my 450 every 2 months lol.... basically: Banshee: Good power, bad gas mileage, shitty suspension ( b/c the frame was designed by cavemen), dying breed, 450's: dime a dozen, boring(quick though), great suspension, can still race the production class, feel 1/2 as light at the 'shee in air... Mike Quote
bansheeryder_69 Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 it looks to me like everyone is dumping the banshee for 4stroke Quads. whats so damn specail about them strokers? are they already eating up the 350 twin? what gives? 454384[/snapback] A banshee is hard to learn to ride and just all around harder to ride, but if you get good on one you can go like hell A yfz you jump on and can go like hell after like 5 rides. Quote
helldriver Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 they are pussies,, plain and simple Quote
sam97 Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 I had the same issue. I'm not gonna lie, I'm not a great rider. I couldn't beat a couple of friends in some tight trails with my shee vs. their 4 strokes. I then bought a 450 to run trails, and ride my shee at the dunes and on occasion. I take both with me pretty much every time I ride. People who sell their shees to get 450s will be happy at first due to the better ride, but will ALWAYS miss the powerband of the shee. Quote
locogato11283 Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 they were made to sell the banshee cuz their mom got tired of changin poopie diapers everytime the powerband kicked in... Quote
Gargamel Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 and if you race (at least here) they won't let banshee's in the race, they have banned 2 strokes from atv racing here. The ama has made 2 strokes mx bikes hard to race with the unfair advantage they gave to the 4 strokes also on a side note. pretty soon I perdict Cali banning them from the dunes with all the sticker rule they have. times are changing and 4 stroke rule the track. Quote
ellison445 Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 I guess the price of crack has gone up it looks to me like everyone is dumping the banshee 454384[/snapback] Quote
Danno Posted January 3, 2006 Author Report Posted January 3, 2006 I guess the price of crack has gone up 454507[/snapback] nope just lookin at them here in Cali. they seem to be a dime a dozen. Quote
bansheefreestyler Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 450 is better all around for racing mx or xc. beter everything. im still glad i have my shee though because the 450 dont beat the banshee powerband Quote
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