Switching from a 400EX

[mbx5]

I am thinking seriously about buying a Banshee. I currently have a 400ex that is a 426, hotcams stage 2, white bros pipe, lectron carb, Roll Design front end, etc etc...

It just doesnt quite do it for me... I had a quadracer 250 back in the day and loved the 2 stroke powerband... This 4 stroke EX is just too bland for my taste...

My question is - how are Banshees as trail bikes? I am not a dune rider or hill climber - just fields, trails, and woods....and maybe a practice run or two on an MX track....

Should I shut up and keep my EX, or go for the 2 stroke?

[Hondamaster5505]

Originally posted by mbx5
I am thinking seriously about buying a Banshee. I currently have a 400ex that is a 426, hotcams stage 2, white bros pipe, lectron carb, Roll Design front end, etc etc...

It just doesnt quite do it for me... I had a quadracer 250 back in the day and loved the 2 stroke powerband... This 4 stroke EX is just too bland for my taste...

My question is - how are Banshees as trail bikes? I am not a dune rider or hill climber - just fields, trails, and woods....and maybe a practice run or two on an MX track....

Should I shut up and keep my EX, or go for the 2 stroke?

ehhh. By where you ride, I don't think it would be best..

If you did do hillclimbs and more wide-open, i would say go for it. The banshee can be done up to be alright in woods, but if thats all your doin then I don't recomend it.

If you get the banshee anyway, this is a great setup for trails:

12 tooth front sproket
PT Mid-range/FMF Gnarly
milled head
Or leave it stock. Probably the most bottom end you'll get.

My recomendation for your stlye riding is a raptor 700. You can find 06's for around 4000. They have big balls and gobs of torque.

[Dinner]

I too would have to say that if you are just riding trails, woods with the occasional MX, Banshee might not be your best choice, Unless you want to spend some $$ on upgrading the motor and suspension so that it is set up for that type of riding.

[sonof_perdition]

IMHO... Banshee's are king of the dunes while the 400ex is a hard competitor for king of the trails. I ride a 400ex primarily at the dunes and I can not keep up with my banshee counterparts but once we hit the trails on the edge of the dunes the shee's can't keep up with me on the 400ex. If you need more power stay away from the shee's for trail use and get a raptor 700, KTM, 525, Polaris Outlaw 525 or a 450r with a 480 and HRC kit. Just my 0.02 cents worth.

Or keep the 400 and also get a shee.

[firefighterjosh]

Banshee + Trails = Very big workout and stuck alot if there are ruts

[Dinner]

Originally posted by firefighterjosh
Banshee + Trails = Very big workout and stuck alot if there are ruts

lol that is true too. Last time I went trail riding with some friends was last summer I think. Friend has a cabin/cottage in a forest and trails all throughout there. We load up and go out and man, it sucks with stock suspension, let alone clutching it in certain spots to stay in the powerband,lol.

[x rider1291]

i have a banshee and i do great in the trails and on mx tracks. you just have to kno how to ride it. haha but yea that is true about gettin stuck on ruts just get some aftermarket suspension on ebay for cheap and ull be good. but other than i think it rips in the trails. and remember if u like it then get it who cares wut everyone else says.it makes it that much better when your goin through the trails or an mx track and your whoopin all the 4 strokes haha( relax 4 stroke riders dont get your panties in a bunch)

[Dinner]

Yea they can make good quads for trails. But if you are in tight, twisty trails and then goes into a hill...you will be doing a bit of clutching so that you can get the revs up to the powerband. I'm not saying, no don't get a banshee for trails, but they arn't the best for trails either, especially with stock supsension

[firefighterjosh]

IMO banshee = practice bike. They do ok in the trails they do OK on the MX track, but I have yet to see a awesome rider on a banshee.

I raced a banshee for a couple years in XC. I did ok, it would wear my arese out too. Arms would feel little jello cuz of the harder steering and tough thumb throttle and all the clutching and shifting I had to do.

Then I got on a 4 stroke quad and WOW I could last the whole race without my arms feeling too bad.

Banshee is a good quad to get in shape, but its not a very good platform for a race quad

[Hondamaster5505]

Originally posted by firefighterjosh
IMO banshee = practice bike. They do ok in the trails they do OK on the MX track, but I have yet to see a awesome rider on a banshee.

I raced a banshee for a couple years in XC. I did ok, it would wear my arese out too. Arms would feel little jello cuz of the harder steering and tough thumb throttle and all the clutching and shifting I had to do.

Then I got on a 4 stroke quad and WOW I could last the whole race without my arms feeling too bad.

Banshee is a good quad to get in shape, but its not a very good platform for a race quad

yet to see a good rider on a banshee huh?
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