Well my wallet will be homicidal one it hears i am getting a 'shee. I am looking at one with fmf or Toomey pipes (jetted correctly). Any mods to conceder immediately?
New money-hole called a banshee
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The first and by far most important mod you need is a case saver. Banshee's will throw chains if the chain is neglected or not tensioned properly. Be sure to check the engine cases around the countershaft for chunks missing, splits, or cracks before even buying the Shee. Many times, chain damage is minor or just makes things look ugly. But a flying chain can crack the cases and you don't want a Banshee with a set of cases held together with JB Weld. My old '89 Banshee had its entire bottom half gooped together with JB Weld. It worked, but wasnt right and it leaked enough gearbox oil that I had to check it after every ride.
Other than buying a little case-saving insurance, you can get rid of the TORS and be sure to service the cooling system. Lots of people tend to neglect changing coolant.
You probably won't be wanting any more power out of that shee for awhile, so Id start my modding with the suspension after that. New front shocks will help, and you can install some fresh tires if they're needed. My. 02
Other than buying a little case-saving insurance, you can get rid of the TORS and be sure to service the cooling system. Lots of people tend to neglect changing coolant.
You probably won't be wanting any more power out of that shee for awhile, so Id start my modding with the suspension after that. New front shocks will help, and you can install some fresh tires if they're needed. My. 02
This bike looks pretty clean, it has new tires, only ridden a couple times after being modded. Any other red flags? What mixture should i run in it?
32:1, in most cases, is fine. Mix the oil according to the directions on the bottle. 20:1 is too rich, indeed. I run AMSOIL in my Blaster, and since it calls for a 50:1 mix, that's what I run. My engine likes it and I've never had trouble with lean running or overheating.
Excellent advice sir.
Like any new bike be sure to check your ball joints for slop on the a arms and tie-rods.
32:1 should be fine, but no less, other than if the oil maker states differently.
You are looking at 2 x 175cc motors strapped together, so dont skimp on oil.
You are looking at 2 x 175cc motors strapped together, so dont skimp on oil.
not much of a money hole if nothing needs to be fixed lol.
i bought my banshee for 3k plus freight.there was nothing wrong with it and i sunk around 2500 + more parts to come!! into it so far,just because i want it the way i want it I:I
i bought my banshee for 3k plus freight.there was nothing wrong with it and i sunk around 2500 + more parts to come!! into it so far,just because i want it the way i want it I:I
Well things tend to be pushed to its max and then poop goes wrong so i'm sure something will go wrong before too long.
So true, if it's close to stock and well maintained...
Then there's always that "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" syndrome
I love mine I:I
I to have that "if you give a mouse a cookie"/domino-effect syndrome kickin' so im sure this will become a money hole before too long.
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