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Title: Banshee or Raptor for XC scrambles? Post by: m31fireman on July 13, 2005, 07:04:29 PM Neither have suspension upgrades . I am actually saving and waiting for the new LTZ 450 .Thats how I aquired the SE Banshee. I have to decide which bike and which mods to make for now . The banshee is an 05. The raptor an 03 . Both have nerfbars ,pipes,jets,air filters, razr`s in the rear . I know I will need razr 2 fronts on one of them .I do not want to dump to much money in either one at this point unless it is definately worth it . I know the raptor is very top heavy , so I did not know if the banshee is a better choice?Even though I am giving up the electric start and reverse . Thats almost sad to admit.. lol The banshee does require a lot of shifting to keep it in the sweet spot , and man is it fast . I know XC is not all about actual top speed though . Just looking for some input , till I can sneak the new Suzuki in the garage .
Title: Re: Banshee or Raptor for XC scrambles? Post by: MXRACER86 on July 13, 2005, 07:18:57 PM Raptor for sure!
Title: Re: Banshee or Raptor for XC scrambles? Post by: Albright335 on July 13, 2005, 07:42:49 PM Out of the two quads you listed I would say......ride whatever is most comfortable for you!!! ;) Even try out a race on each to see which you prefer - good luck in your decision (and in sneaking the Suzuki in your garage) ;)
See ya at the races!! Jen Title: Re: Banshee or Raptor for XC scrambles? Post by: YFZ450-Tampa on July 13, 2005, 10:44:51 PM I'll go for the Raptor, there is no questions , 4 stroke, lots of power and for me a very confortable quad (I know it is tippy but is better then the Banshee) never had a Banshee before but I have ridden them, and I had a Raptor and I loved it.
Now if you are starting the HS races, there will be a two stroke class ( on the regular series a Banshee goes witth the 0-400 class), but if you are fixing to buy a LTZ450, you can always start the races with the Raptor and then switch quads and stay at the same class. Just my opinion hope it helps !!! Title: Re: Banshee or Raptor for XC scrambles? Post by: yamadooski on July 14, 2005, 10:28:09 PM There are still a few Banshees that line up on the starting line.
I raced a banshee my first year in GNCC. A buddy of mine raced the Raptor. He wanted to trade for the next race. I said no way. The Raptor is way to top heavy. The banshee will be good for the open cow pastures. You will have to use a lot of clutch feathering in the woods though. See ya at the first race and good luck. Title: Re: Banshee or Raptor for XC scrambles? Post by: m31fireman on July 15, 2005, 12:30:53 PM Did not even think about the class difference . You think it would pay to go for arms and shocks to help with the top heaviness? Or just wait for the Suzuki. Feel like a trader buying something other than a yamaha... lol But I am really hoping for reverse and electric start on the suzuki.. Not to mention ready to go out of the box .
Title: Re: Banshee or Raptor for XC scrambles? Post by: YFZ450-Tampa on July 15, 2005, 04:13:37 PM Hey men, it is up to you, I don't really know how soon will Suzuki come with their 450, now if you want to keep the Raptor it may be OK to put some suspension (I have a friend with a Raptor, with after market suspension, and that quad handles really good). But If suzuki comes soon with the quad you want, it may be better for you to wait a little and see what hapend.
Good luck and see you at the races, Luis C. Title: Re: Banshee or Raptor for XC scrambles? Post by: Albright335 on July 15, 2005, 06:14:48 PM Did not even think about the class difference . You think it would pay to go for arms and shocks to help with the top heaviness? Or just wait for the Suzuki. Feel like a trader buying something other than a yamaha... lol But I am really hoping for reverse and electric start on the suzuki.. Not to mention ready to go out of the box . I would wait and see what Suzuki has to offer.... Be sure to say Hi at the races!! ;D |