rigger Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Well took the new/used Banshee out for her first ride today. Just brought her home a couple of weeks ago and gave it a good going through. Replaced what was needed to get her up and rideable again. A buddy of mine on his 400EX, my wife on my 400EX and me on the Banshee. We rode and good rough beat up set of trails and had a good time. I had always heard everybody talk about how bad the Banshee was for trail riding. Now I really think that I could blow the doors off of my Banshee in the same woods with my 400EX but I had a hell of a lot of fun riding it. Had no problems with it at all as a trail ride. Other than the ride is a lot rougher and the steering seems to be a good bit stiffer feeling than the 400, it did really well as a trail ride. For what it is, I really can not complain about it. What I really like about it and my 400EX, they are both paid for machines. So as far as I am concerned, they both may be older and dated designs but the paid for factor makes them ride great. What are some good woods set up tips for a Banshee. Mine has Procircuit pipes, geared down already, stock suspension. 10" wheels on the rear with Pure Sport Bandits on the rear. (I assume this rim size and particular tire are contributing to the rougher ride.) Motor is stock. I am on a low budget right now so mods need to be cheap or free. :biggrin: Thanks for any tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregrob Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 shocks shocks shocks shocks not cheap or free, but definitely make it a whole new animal. A -2 swinger as well if your mostly woods and play riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE STREAK Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaNsHeEs RuLe! Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 At least a set of worcs +2s, like $500.00, best $$ you'll spend, untill you port, or get some cubs, or........you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILO Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 my set up is similar to yours and i mostly trail ride. pro circuit pipes, bandit rears here too, which i really like for trails, muddy or dry. i have holeshots on the front which seem to grab good also. but i do have works triple rate shocks on the front which really helps. also i run the pro design plate and air filter and took off the airbox lid, that really wakes her up too (jetting accordingly also) if you ride the shee in the woods enough you will learn to handle it better also. don't be afraid to slip the clutch a little here and there to get you back into the powerband rather than wait for it to come on. it can be a pretty awesome trail ride after you learn how to make it work for you in the woods. also, if you ride in wet / muddy trails the ebc severe duty brake pads work great. i've never noticed any less braking ability in any conditions with these pads, even after creek crossings, mud holes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2/2 many banshees Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I have 2 banshees one I use one the track the other in the trails the one I ride in the woods I have dirtbike handle bars on it make you feel like your one top of the quad it helps all on the trails other then that shocks and tires makes it night and day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riderofthestorm Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 I also had a set of bandits on the rear, they were ok but when i put a set of Razrs on the rear it was a different animal! they hook up great! like what was said b4 once you get used to your banshee you won't want to ride anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animalman294 Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Totally agree with that.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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