rigger Posted April 12, 2008 Report Posted April 12, 2008 Eventually I am going to do a frame up restoration of my Banshee and new plastics will go on her when I do that. I was looking on e-bay for fenders and ran acros the Maier fenders that look kind of like a Raptor. They are the race cut front end. What do you guys think of the looks of the Raptor style race cut front end on the Banshee? I saw a picture of one with the full front fenders and it just did not look right to me. Or should I just stick with something that looks a little more like the traditional Banshee? Anybody got any pictures of the Raptor stlye plastics on the Banshee and could post them, that would be great. Thanks for the opinions guys. Quote
BansheesRock Posted April 13, 2008 Report Posted April 13, 2008 Eventually I am going to do a frame up restoration of my Banshee and new plastics will go on her when I do that. I was looking on e-bay for fenders and ran acros the Maier fenders that look kind of like a Raptor. They are the race cut front end. What do you guys think of the looks of the Raptor style race cut front end on the Banshee? I saw a picture of one with the full front fenders and it just did not look right to me. Or should I just stick with something that looks a little more like the traditional Banshee? Anybody got any pictures of the Raptor stlye plastics on the Banshee and could post them, that would be great. Thanks for the opinions guys. I bought a Banshee about a year ago because I'm an old school fan of 2 strokes. It was in pretty good condition but the plastic on it was faded out and cracked. I did the same thing as you did and started shopping. I like the original Banshee look but took a chance and tried the new look. Now when I unload at the local track, I'm not just riding "another one of those Banshee's" as I have heard from people. Actually it draws curiosity and people want to know what it is and I'm happy to show them in second and third gear. It's what is under the skin that makes a Banshee what it is. I might decide to order the traditional front plastic later on when I get tired of it, but it will still be the same machine with or without it. It's all up to what you like, thought I would be the one to post a pic. of the new racing plastic that everyone hates. Hope this helps ya man, oh by the way this is not the most recent pic., I have done a lot more work since this was taken. Quote
okbeast Posted April 13, 2008 Report Posted April 13, 2008 I bought a Banshee about a year ago because I'm an old school fan of 2 strokes. It was in pretty good condition but the plastic on it was faded out and cracked. I did the same thing as you did and started shopping. I like the original Banshee look but took a chance and tried the new look. Now when I unload at the local track, I'm not just riding "another one of those Banshee's" as I have heard from people. Actually it draws curiosity and people want to know what it is and I'm happy to show them in second and third gear. It's what is under the skin that makes a Banshee what it is. I might decide to order the traditional front plastic later on when I get tired of it, but it will still be the same machine with or without it. It's all up to what you like, thought I would be the one to post a pic. of the new racing plastic that everyone hates. Hope this helps ya man, oh by the way this is not the most recent pic., I have done a lot more work since this was taken. Scotty DON'T^^^ Quote
HammerShee99 Posted May 1, 2008 Report Posted May 1, 2008 I'll be honest. To me, there's only one place where Raptor plastics belong, and that's on a Raptor. The Banshee's shaped too differently from the Raptor to look good like that. The mile-high fenders and the huge gap where the radiator shroud usually is just don't look right at all to me. Your mileage may vary, however. If you like the look, it's your call. Quote
rubberneck Posted May 17, 2008 Report Posted May 17, 2008 Friends dont let friends put raptor plastics on a shee. Just say no Quote
dajogejr Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Word...leave the slow motors and ugly plastics on the Craptors....don't do it. Get some nice fullbore or laker plastic. Maeir plastic is garbage. Have JD (87sheerips) laser cut you a nice new grille, his are works of art. Quote
xXBlessedWithDeathXx Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 The craptor plastic reminds me of them junk jap quads you see for $500 a pop. dont do it man. if your friends say do it its only so they can bust your ass for being a dumb shit when you do. Quote
locogato11283 Posted May 22, 2008 Report Posted May 22, 2008 stock, laker customs, or fullbores is the only way to go on a banshee. dont fuck with ugly ass craptor plastic on a banshee. Quote
Animalman294 Posted May 22, 2008 Report Posted May 22, 2008 Ya, agreed, if you wanna raptor look buy a raptor, but let the shee have its dignity and respect that it deserve's.......... Quote
KaosBanshee44 Posted May 22, 2008 Report Posted May 22, 2008 Yeah please don't do it and don't buy anything from maeir. Quote
xXBlessedWithDeathXx Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 I like my maier plastic. it looks better then i figured it would be. no scratches or flaws. fenders came from rockymountain and tank and grill cover came from ATV SPORTS i believe. Quote
SAVAGE420 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) Like said before. Its a mandatory 1 year jail sentence if those plastics go on a banshee Edited May 30, 2008 by savage420 Quote
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