Need advice

[maggot]

Hey guys I've got a 07 Banshee still stock standard but I need some advice on what the best "bolt-on" mods I can do to my Shee cause I dont want to mess with the motor at this point. So if there is anyone that can list me the mods I can do that'll give the best performance I would really appreciate it. Oh and a nother thing I do a lot of track riding is it best to go 1 tooth down or not? :woot:

[bigboybanshee]

Adjustable timing plate

Aftermarket head

Lightened flywheel

 

 

What size tires do you run, and what is your gearing now?

[dajogejr]

I would replace the stock pipes first and foremost. Out of all the bolt on mods, you will get the single biggest performance increase from pipes alone.

 

Next...since you said MX...or a track, you'll need better tires. Factory tires don't hook up for squat on a stocker, they sure don't hook up on a modded bike.

[SoCalinIt]

Adjustable timing plate

Aftermarket head

Lightened flywheel

 

and...

 

air filters (get rid of the air box if you can)

TORS removal kit (a must)

[dawarriorman]

Pipes, then shocks and a-arms. Suspension makes a HUGE difference. Especially on a MX track. If you can take the turns without slowing down as much (braking bumps), and can fly through the whoops faster, you'll shave a bunch of time off your laps.

[kawiking]

if you want you can always have your head shaved down,that will save you about $150 bucks,k@n's ,pipes(fmf's or toomeys),tors,timing plate,shaved fly wheel (lets it rev faster) if your a pretty big boy it could hurt you--250 ish or more...

[dajogejr]

if you want you can always have your head shaved down,that will save you about $150 bucks,k@n's ,pipes(fmf's or toomeys),tors,timing plate,shaved fly wheel (lets it rev faster) if your a pretty big boy it could hurt you--250 ish or more...

 

I don't buy the light flywheel/heavy rider.

On my bone stock motor (96) I had pods, T5s, boysen reeds and +4 timing.

 

The lightened flywheel made a big difference on how mine ran. It was better in trails, easier to keep on the pipe...and it drag raced on dirt and in sand just fine. I've also read it takes away from holeshot inertia.

 

While this might be true on a big single cylinder or a 4 stroke single, I weigh 250....it worked awesome on my bike...

I'd recommend it to anyone...

 

Also...if he's gonna MX....all that power does nothing without tire/gearing and suspension updates...

[Bansh-eman]

I don't buy the light flywheel/heavy rider.

On my bone stock motor (96) I had pods, T5s, boysen reeds and +4 timing.

 

The lightened flywheel made a big difference on how mine ran. It was better in trails, easier to keep on the pipe...and it drag raced on dirt and in sand just fine. I've also read it takes away from holeshot inertia.

 

While this might be true on a big single cylinder or a 4 stroke single, I weigh 250....it worked awesome on my bike...

I'd recommend it to anyone...

 

Also...if he's gonna MX....all that power does nothing without tire/gearing and suspension updates...

i have a little differant take on the fly wheel... for trails and mx you can use the weight to keep the R's up on those hard breaking corners. although yes it will rev faster it also falls off faster as well...

[dawarriorman]

i have a little differant take on the fly wheel... for trails and mx you can use the weight to keep the R's up on those hard breaking corners. although yes it will rev faster it also falls off faster as well...

I tend to agree with dajogejr on this one. Who cares if the revs fall off faster, they are only going to fall off when you let off the gas. And the banshee doesn't exactly have a ton of engine braking anyways. On a 4 stroke then sure, keep the heavy flywheel, not on a banshee though.

 

Course I also think going for low-end power in trails/mx is stupid too. Who cares if its all top end or bottom end? The width of the powerband and how easy it comes on makes more difference than where that power is. Theres a better chance of higher horsepower at higher rpms (since it takes more torque at lower rpms to get the same hp).

[kawiking]

sorry just threw that in as hear say, i 'm 180 and love having mine lightend. my friend is 320ish and he said it didnt like his big ass !! lol so that was just something i threw in as hear say. thanks guys for putting your info in . if you do get it lightened do it right ,ive seen 2 come apart on friends bikes. somebody on here has done some for other members , im sure one of these guys know who im talking about. had my head shaved 30 thousands and thats about a 20/19 dome ....

[firstbanshee]

First off welcome to the HQ.. Go with the exhaust and better air intake, i.e. filter air box elimination. Faster air/fuel goes in and expelled through the exhaust the better. Watch the jetting and tune accordingly and you'll be fine.

[CRAZY-SHEE!]

suspension id have first on my list.. i didnt on the bike im building now... big mistake...