View Full Version : Lose the Banshee
Rip_Tear
10-27-2002, 07:13 PM
I just think Yamaha needs to drop the banshee and replace it... Its just getting old. Its a cool quad and everything but Yamaha's line is getting old.... They restyled the blaster, but its getting old too.
Just wanted to know what you guys think?(wasn't sure if this should go here or in Non Honda)...
Yes replace it
No keep it
Nausty
10-27-2002, 07:15 PM
I dunno I guess, if they replace them every year then there is never gonna be that many mods for them and the banshee does have its own niche that there is no other quad to fill it, so no.
own2424
10-27-2002, 07:16 PM
KEEP the BANSHEE! But I think they need to make adjustments to it. A couple things here and there, and itll be a greater quad than it already is! ;)
that would be a big NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! shee's are cool
buckNbanshee
10-27-2002, 07:27 PM
I said no but they could maybe put a different way to tighten the chain up but thats bout it hands down the shee is one of the best sport quads ever made;)
Poncho
10-27-2002, 07:32 PM
I love my banshee so I say NO
Around here we all ride banshees. Out of about 20 of us only 4 or 5 ride other kinds of quads.
Our local yammy dealer sells the he!! out of banshees. He sells more shees than any other yammy sport quad. IMO the banshee is the best yamaha high performance bike in the lineup.
Spencer :)
bandit390
10-27-2002, 07:33 PM
Keep the banshee, drop the warrior.
Nausty
10-27-2002, 07:43 PM
Originally posted by bandit390
Keep the banshee, drop the warrior.
oh yah I agree there, drop that pos wanna be sport quad... Those things are tanks..
Blysster
10-27-2002, 07:46 PM
Originally posted by bandit390
Keep the banshee, drop the warrior.
yeah, what he said.
Only I would make a few changed to the banshee.. the plastics on them need a serious face lift.
own2424
10-27-2002, 07:58 PM
Originally posted by Blysster
Only I would make a few changed to the banshee.. the plastics on them need a serious face lift. Nah, keep the plastics, thats what make it stand out and look like a Banshee! I would say to ditch the chain tensioners, make a "rattle proof" kickstart, and better front shocks...thats about it! :D
buckNbanshee
10-27-2002, 08:02 PM
Originally posted by own2424
Nah, keep the plastics, thats what make it stand out and look like a Banshee! I would say to ditch the chain tensioners, make a "rattle proof" kickstart, and better front shocks...thats about it! :D
Definetly that damn kickstarter it pisses me off:grr
Fender Bender
10-27-2002, 08:15 PM
lol, igotta zip-tie holdin mine in, keep the shee tho, its BAD!
who would seriously want to get rid of the banshee? If you can find a quad that has a power band hit like a banshee, pulls to 12,000 rpm, has an exhaust note like a banshee, handles like a 250r, weighs 320 lbs, and comes with a naked super model, then you can replace it. Have a Nice day.
JustRace
10-27-2002, 08:22 PM
Originally posted by Alky472
who would seriously want to get rid of the banshee? If you can find a quad that has a power band hit like a banshee, pulls to 12,000 rpm, has an exhaust note like a banshee, handles like a 250r, weighs 320 lbs, and comes with a naked super model, then you can replace it. Have a Nice day.
its like your not suppose to drink the bong water, not good.
phatswinn
10-27-2002, 08:22 PM
nothin like the *****in power of a banshee, nothing stock could ever touch that
warriors blow the kazoo
stocktires
10-27-2002, 08:27 PM
no way!!! Get rid of the raptor if anything (even though it the top selling quad :D )
Castor-426ex
10-27-2002, 08:27 PM
Originally posted by JustRace
its like your not suppose to drink the bong water, not good.
wha?
own2424
10-27-2002, 08:37 PM
Originally posted by Castor-400ex
wha? Castor, did your post count get reset!? :confused:
Castor-426ex
10-27-2002, 08:40 PM
yeah and thats not all...
but anyways...this way..the entire exriders middle school crowd will have nothin to complain about...
cheetah
10-27-2002, 08:49 PM
You will never be able to replace the shee. I would like to see another twin engine in a sport bike though besides a 600 lb, automatic, shaft driven ninja turtle.
bansheeguy77
10-28-2002, 06:00 AM
yea make a few updates but never get rid of the king....replace the warrior and blaster. and the kicker pisses me off to its not that hard though just try to keep it pushed in with ur ankle ooor let it out a little not all the way in and theres no rattle
PhilMoore
10-28-2002, 11:23 AM
No way should they drop the Banshee!
Honda needs something to strive to beat! :D
dropping the banshee is like dropping your kin...its just not right or ment to be:blah
QuadTrix6
10-28-2002, 11:31 AM
Originally posted by buckNbanshee
I the shee is one of the best sport quads ever made;)
:huh
Poncho
10-28-2002, 07:29 PM
Originally posted by QuadTrix66
:huh
Yeah it is one of the best!!
IMHO :)
jhr400EX
10-28-2002, 09:03 PM
hey poncho, that is one bad banshee. that's like the first one i have seen that i actually like. that thing is nice
skinrider440
10-28-2002, 09:06 PM
they just need to redesign the plastic
Poncho
10-30-2002, 07:42 PM
I'll post another nice one....
eldoexrider01
10-30-2002, 07:45 PM
the banshee is still a good quad. if they would just revise the air box and maybe put one carb on it (preference) and some better aftermarket things (jus lil things) and it would be better than ever
DGR Designs
10-30-2002, 07:50 PM
Originally posted by cheetah5431
A 600 lb, automatic, shaft driven ninja turtle.......
would that buy any chance be the KFX 700? lmfao! good description! and i think fullbore plastic should come standard on the 'shees that looks sooo trick and it would make it look more up to date also
EricB
10-30-2002, 07:56 PM
haha get rid of the shee? yeah maybe just update a few things. maybe an aluminum frame or something. i don't know much about them but i know not much stuff has changed since they made them the first year. but its one of the best selling sport quads of all time.
own2424
10-30-2002, 08:10 PM
Originally posted by EricB
haha get rid of the shee? yeah maybe just update a few things. maybe an aluminum frame or something. i don't know much about them but i know not much stuff has changed since they made them the first year. but its one of the best selling sport quads of all time. I THINK the only thing that has changed is the J-arms to A-arms, but I dont know EXACTLY what year they converted...somewhere in the 80's!
QuadJunkies
10-30-2002, 08:11 PM
If there is one thing I love , is to watch those Banshees fly over the dunes..:D I say KEEP THEM!!!:blah
Poncho
10-30-2002, 08:18 PM
IMO they should change:
The chain adjuster to honda style
The filter needs to be clamped on
better tires (Raptor tires)
that would suit me :D
Oh and the thing about the kick starter there is a rubber o-ring in there if u take it apart and you have to put a new one on every so often because they swell and slide down therefore causing them to rattle.:o
I love banshees...
DGR Designs
10-30-2002, 08:20 PM
dude that is some good air!
JustRace
10-30-2002, 08:28 PM
I believe they went to the a-arms in 92.
you are correct! 91 was the last year for j-arms, then they went to a-arms in 92
XANDADA
10-31-2002, 06:50 AM
Banshee's rock! The first time I saw god riding a quad was when I pegged a 420 long rod version at Glamis several years ago. Never ridden anything that fast in my life. I was shaking from the adrenaline rush. I was hooked, went out a few months later and got one for myself. I built it up and sold it two years later because it was just too much for woods riding and I'm not that good of a rider. If I had open roads/trails and dune access I would get another FOR SURE! Two thumbs up yamaha - keep the 2 strokes comming!
bklyn400ex
11-30-2002, 01:10 AM
i dont own either, i got a 2001 400ex, and i love it, my brother just bought an 88 blaster yesterday for 1,100 it was converted to a 2000, race cut plastics, piped jetted and bored and i like it just as much as my 400, its a really fun bike, i think it is an awesome bike, i say keep em both
banshees will be around awhile ..
rather a banshee than a "CRAPTOR"
:D
Ride400
11-30-2002, 07:29 AM
Originally posted by cheetah5431
You will never be able to replace the shee. I would like to see another twin engine in a sport bike though besides a 600 lb, automatic, shaft driven ninja turtle.
lol well put, that new kawi is such a disapointment..SPORT QUADS ARE NOT AUTOMATICS!!!!!!!!!!! not to mention the weight of it, i love how dirt wheels claims its gonna be the best thing out, give me a break they will do anything for a buck, its nuthin but a scrambler with a bigger engine and green plastic
2 R's Rider has his name, i needa change mine to 2 Shee's Rider soon :p
flyin#5
11-30-2002, 10:05 AM
they should never get rid of the banshee. they are sweet and way better than raptors. they are also still selling good.
400exrules
11-30-2002, 10:10 AM
i agree drop the warrior and keep the banshee
Sportrax10
11-30-2002, 10:30 AM
Drop the Warrior but make a 250cc or 300cc or another 350cc 4 stroke that is light to be the Warriors replacement. They can even keep the name Warrior.
As for the banshee, update it with things said above. But make a Banshee 90 2-stroke! With dual pipes and 4 speed and Banshee looks! It would be the best mini ever!
Atreyu
11-30-2002, 10:32 AM
why get rid of the banshee? its origional and fast as he||
phatswinn
11-30-2002, 11:43 AM
its the origonal fast as he!! quad even when the 250r's came out they werent anywhere near as fast as banshees stock, most of the modded ons arent either
Sparks425Ex
11-30-2002, 11:49 AM
Why would a company get rid of an ATV that makes up about 65% of their income. The Banshee is the most popular sport quad out along side the 250R and 400Ex.
Just cause somthing has been around a long time don;t mean it is bad.
If they stopped making Banshees what would the Dune world turn into.
and Drag racing.
I mean you go to the Dunes to see some sweet ***** shees that can tear apart any other type of quad. No lets just stop making those and see what fun that is. And lets see how long it takes for Yamaha to go outta business with out the Shee.
You are nutz.
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