yamshe Posted August 12, 2008 Report Posted August 12, 2008 i was offered a 87 250r 4 my 89 banshee they have about the same mods and r in about the same shape what do you think should i do it Quote
Face Posted August 12, 2008 Report Posted August 12, 2008 I love the 250r but my only concern would be that it is getting real hard to find parts. even OEM they are getting harder and harder to get your hands on. They are sweet fast machines. Quote
LiftdT4R Posted August 12, 2008 Report Posted August 12, 2008 That's tough to say. I was and still am looking to pick up an R. The Rs are sick handling bikes, and decently quick not as fast as a banshee but for trails they are easier to ride. They arent without their problems though, the square tubing frames arent the greatest, they have a lot of stress points in them, and the motor mounts are notoriously weak. You really want one of the afterm,arket round tube frames if your going to be beating on the thing. As for the trade there are SOOOOOO many other factors to look at, what you poisted really doesn't give a whole lot of info. I think the main question is what are you doing with the bike? If your dragging, then hell no! If your trail riding I might consider it! Do you really know what kind of shape the R is in? Have you rode one? Do you really know what kind of shape your Banshee is in? There are a ton of questions that I'd think about, the last thing you want to do is trade your shee away and wind up with a bike thats always broken or doesn't meet your needs for what your doing. Take some time to search around about Rs and see if it's what your looking for. Take some time to CAREFULLY look over the bike, and make sure its not going to throw a crank bearing on the first ride out. Listen for noises, look for leaks, etc etc. Quote
xXBlessedWithDeathXx Posted August 12, 2008 Report Posted August 12, 2008 I wouldnt do it. i can say they are bad bikes but like it was said above: parts are harder to get. now for a banshee you can find multiple dealers for one part needed. i would stick with the banshee. Quote
2/2 many banshees Posted August 12, 2008 Report Posted August 12, 2008 f it it's only money buy the 250r and keep the banshee to you can never have 2/2 many Quote
Meat Posted August 12, 2008 Report Posted August 12, 2008 www.ronnies.com has just about every 250r part in their online microfisch, plus there's a pile of 400ex and 450r parts you can substitute if you'd like. All kinda parts on Ebay, and the stuff goes relativly cheaply compared to other quad models. I was extremely dissapointed with the power on my 250r, it just has a pipe and filter, but after I got the feel for it, I can ride it faster on the trails than I can with my Banshee. Quote
differentstrokes Posted August 12, 2008 Report Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) I wouldnt do it. i can say they are bad bikes but like it was said above: parts are harder to get. now for a banshee you can find multiple dealers for one part needed. i would stick with the banshee. I agree. I've had both and the 250R is a fun bike, but if you really want a trail or strictly woods bike I would suggest a 4 stroke. The banshee is hard to beat as far as fun factor goes, though. Edited August 12, 2008 by differentstrokes Quote
T_Shee Posted August 13, 2008 Report Posted August 13, 2008 i just traded my R for a banshee. i was also somewhat dissapointed in the power but it was so much fun to ride. another thing to consider is your size. 250r is a relatively small quad. Quote
LiftdT4R Posted August 13, 2008 Report Posted August 13, 2008 I agree. I've had both and the 250R is a fun bike, but if you really want a trail or strictly woods bike I would suggest a 4 stroke. The banshee is hard to beat as far as fun factor goes, though. Yooo, long time no see! Did you see my finished bike? It has a few things from your old Banshee on it. http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e130/JHu...banshbuild8.jpg Damn, all this talk about Rs makes me want one again. Ask the dude is he wants my 02 Banshee, Ill tell you if was worth it or not. :biggrin: Quote
differentstrokes Posted August 13, 2008 Report Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) Yooo, long time no see! Did you see my finished bike? It has a few things from your old Banshee on it. http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e130/JHu...banshbuild8.jpg Hey, I saw that thread and that thing looks damn good! That's my kind of bike! I've been coming around the site some since I'm completely going through a 04 banshee right now for a friend. I'll post a few pics of it when it's done, just a nice clean recreational build. Edited August 13, 2008 by differentstrokes Quote
ClimbAnyHill Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 No Deal! Twin Cylinders are better than 1 Cylinder!! Quote
jamebo Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 No Deal! Twin Cylinders are better than 1 Cylinder!! +1 Quote
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