'98 Yamaha Banshee

[csmutty]

It's absolutely reasonable to compare a 1000cc anything to a 350cc anything. Fair and balanced.

I apologize for not phrasing my sentences in such a specific way as to clearly state that by comparison of similar drivetrains, power output and weight ratio the Banshee is still relevant

F16 totally has the banshee beat dude. Duh

[xrocket21]

It's absolutely reasonable to compare a 1000cc anything to a 350cc anything. Fair and balanced.

I apologize for not phrasing my sentences in such a specific way as to clearly state that by comparison of similar drivetrains, power output and weight ratio the Banshee is still relevant

lol, good point, but heres a banshee vs a honda 450



Same as people drool over a crf500, but any 4 stroke 450 will dominate it

old school tech

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sorry to spam the thread but going to anyway here is the '87 Quadsport 230, he put the ad back up on CL so you can see pics. price is negotiable and as mentioned comes with another spare parts bike. this is a good riding buddy of mine and neighbor, he's a freak about maintenance, Sideshow here knows him as well.

https://worcester.craigslist.org/snw...441211075.html

Thanks, sent to my friend who grew up with a quadsport 230

[typeone]

Thanks, sent to my friend who grew up with a quadsport 230

awesome, thanks, i'll let him know ... if your friend would like pics of the spare parts bike, which i think is pretty complete, i can send them your way. or he can request through CL. he's not a computer/forum guy but should respond to email/text quickly.

[Stoneman]

sorry to spam the thread but going to anyway here is the '87 Quadsport 230, he put the ad back up on CL so you can see pics. price is negotiable and as mentioned comes with another spare parts bike. this is a good riding buddy of mine and neighbor, he's a freak about maintenance, Sideshow here knows him as well.

https://worcester.craigslist.org/snw...441211075.html

I can say with the upmost confidence that thing's been treated well and not abused if that frame hasn't ever been replaced. They had a knack for that. I personally went through THREE of those due to frame issues. Fool me twice? Yeah, they got me. I loved those things. First one wasn't noticed until after I sold it. Second one was under warranty, but I traded it in rather than deal with a frame swap. After the third time, I was sold on a Quad Racer.

...so yeah, I'd say that thing hasn't been beat on.

[typeone]

I can say with the upmost confidence that thing's been treated well and not abused if that frame hasn't ever been replaced. They had a knack for that. I personally went through THREE of those due to frame issues. Fool me twice? Yeah, they got me. I loved those things. First one wasn't noticed until after I sold it. Second one was under warranty, but I traded it in rather than deal with a frame swap. After the third time, I was sold on a Quad Racer.

...so yeah, I'd say that thing hasn't been beat on.

appreciate that input ... i wish he'd let me borrow it to rip donuts in the snow !!!! nope

[JettaJayGLS]

I was looking at those 230s when I was 13, didn't have any money, and was trying to convince my parents to buy me one. Those and Honda 250x. In the old printed want-ad!
That thing is minty!

[Gixxer]

appreciate that input ... i wish he'd let me borrow it to rip donuts in the snow !!!! nope

I used to do snow donuts on a Honda 300ex, such a fun thing to do.

[Stoneman]

appreciate that input ... i wish he'd let me borrow it to rip donuts in the snow !!!! nope

I used to do snow donuts on a Honda 300ex, such a fun thing to do.

I still do on my Raptor 700. That is, if I can get it from my boy's grip. He thinks my shit is now his - wheelers, sleds, etc. Once the ice tires go on though, forgetaboutit!

[boosten lebaron]

To further muddy this thread, does anyone know of a really good Banshee mechanic? I have an rd350 motor in a box and im not finding the time to get it back together and tuned. I need someone who can inspect and rebuild the whole thing then bench test and tune, ideally on a stand since the bike is still in pieces too.

[itsasickness]

To further muddy this thread, does anyone know of a really good Banshee mechanic? I have an rd350 motor in a box and im not finding the time to get it back together and tuned. I need someone who can inspect and rebuild the whole thing then bench test and tune, ideally on a stand since the bike is still in pieces too.

RD or RZ ? If it an RZ ,I would be interested in buying it. I want to build an RZ track bike and donors are getting sparse

[typeone]

I was looking at those 230s when I was 13, didn't have any money, and was trying to convince my parents to buy me one. Those and Honda 250x. In the old printed want-ad!
That thing is minty!

i was on two wheels by around 8 but before that was a complete ATC ADDICTION literally would drool over the thought of owning a 250R but ended up getting an FL250 Odyssey.

on the old printed want/sale ads ... anyone from CT area remember the Bargain News? ... oh, shit, it still exists! so much dreaming flipping through that paper as a kid.

[boosten lebaron]

RD or RZ ? If it an RZ ,I would be interested in buying it. I want to build an RZ track bike and donors are getting sparse

Its an RD.

[xrocket21]

i was on two wheels by around 8 but before that was a complete ATC ADDICTION literally would drool over the thought of owning a 250R but ended up getting an FL250 Odyssey.

on the old printed want/sale ads ... anyone from CT area remember the Bargain News? ... oh, shit, it still exists! so much dreaming flipping through that paper as a kid.

Only sleds as a kid for me. They bought atvs when i went to college?

First bike (93 900rr) after college

[Gixxer]

Only sleds as a kid for me. They bought atvs when i went to college?

First bike (93 900rr) after college

What color scheme 900rr?

[xrocket21]

What color scheme 900rr?

Polished frame. Crashed, so repainted plastics in dodge viper red, tinted windscreen, no stickers. Fucking GORGEOUS bike. Long story.

[R7]

i was on two wheels by around 8 but before that was a complete ATC ADDICTION literally would drool over the thought of owning a 250R but ended up getting an FL250 Odyssey.

on the old printed want/sale ads ... anyone from CT area remember the Bargain News? ... oh, shit, it still exists! so much dreaming flipping through that paper as a kid.

Yep, I would look forward to spending $1.25 every other week on the black and white yankee swapper magazine.. the day I saw my first Banshee on that rag.. lol

Just picked this beast until for a song, loving the red

[csmutty]

Is that in your.... Kitchen?!

[R7]

Is that in your.... Kitchen?!

Was in the dining room.

[PinHead]

Think I still have a huge assortment of carb jets for the Banshee in the shed, minus the set that was in it when I sold it. Anyone need em?

[typeone]

Yep, I would look forward to spending $1.25 every other week on the black and white yankee swapper magazine.. the day I saw my first Banshee on that rag.. lol

Just picked this beast until for a song, loving the red

'a song' ?? 1K ?? damn that's sweet !

yeah, Bargain News was awesome to flip through while working at the gas station making $0/hr ... outside of bikes, almost bought a mid '70s Subaru 4x4 Wagon but ended up continuing my (lowrider) VW addiction with a '73 Beetle. bought it in Bridgeport CT from a sketchy shop, didn't notice the destroyed-and-booger-welded-together front beam until it was home in the daylight.

[R7]

'a song' ?? 1K ?? damn that's sweet !,

yeah, Bargain News was awesome to flip through while working at the gas station making $0/hr ... outside of bikes, almost bought a mid '70s Subaru 4x4 Wagon but ended up continuing my (lowrider) VW addiction with a '73 Beetle. bought it in Bridgeport CT from a sketchy shop, didn't notice the destroyed-and-booger-welded-together front beam until it was home in the daylight.

Maybe I’m not up on the current terms of a song, it’s just an old school expression for getting a good deal.. lol
I traded my YZ 250X for. I paid $7,200 for the 250x new in 2018, the 450R Special edition was $9k new in 2019, and the guy put $1500 in accessories on it, then rode it twice before getting hurt on it, then it sat in his garage for 2 years.. lol Loved my 250X, but my back said no every time I got on it this past year.

Been there with the bargain news deals, my first ride was a 1972 Chevy c10 shortbed I bought for $300 on the bargain news magazine. Tried to get it inspected a week later and the shop failed it for rotted floors. I pulled the carpet up the patch the floors and there was a Stop sign riveted to the drivers side floor, and a speed limit 25 sign riveted to the passengers side.. lol

[typeone]

Maybe I’m not up on the current terms of a song, it’s just an old school expression for getting a good deal.. lol

Been there with the bargain news deals, my first ride was a 1972 Chevy c10 shortbed I bought for $300 on the bargain news magazine. Tried to get it inspected a week later and the shop failed it for rotted floors. I pulled the carpet up the patch the floors and there was a Stop sign riveted to the drivers side floor, and a speed limit 25 sign riveted to the passengers side.. lol

got it, was like holy shit someone needed some quick meth monies if you got it for 1K. hahaa.

ah, man, the good old days... used to ride to highschool in a buddies '66 Mustang that had dump truck mud flaps as a floor in the footwells.