Banshee Swapped Supermoto First Ride!

[@linksgarage1985]

So this was the first attempt at it. Pretty bad low end bog. We have since leaned it out by adjusting the metering rods. And it’s wayyyyyy better than this now. Stay tuned for more videos to watch the progress. 💪🏼

[@jackolson8775]

Yeah, you get that thing dialed & hold TF on!

[@artvandelay8030]

I mean i'm not even a two stroke fan and that is a nasty bike. Love it.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@artvandelay8030 thanks man!!!

[@supermanmoto10]

Because you Ain't using all the throttle! Loaded that thing up Real Good!

[@goonwop592]

@@supermanmoto10that’s what I was thinking.. like does he know this is the og king HOONING power plant??

[@bigjay6743]

Man that's music to my ears. You can hear stumbling a little bit In the lower RRPM but it sounds great in powerband. Cool build my friend.

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! Yea, still needs more fine tuning. But it’s getting there!

[@justsomedude445]

+1

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

That's sick, I've seen that done in an XL before. You can't beat the sound of the Banshee screaming through the streets 😮

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! I yes definitely a different ride. It’s a bit cleaner now. This was the first hit.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Kaplan did it

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

@@deborahchesser7375 Jr. bought that one, but it was a ripper wasn't it

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@6AlphaMikeCharlie9 the exhaust looks kinda different but there’s no doubting that 350 smoker, beating bigger motors for over 50 years

[@mikeh.753]

I'm old enough to remember when the RD350 came out and those were such a blast to wheelie for blocks .

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea! Little monsters

[@leighleigh4254]

Ooh the 350lc! The smell of 2 stroke brings back many happy memories.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@leighleigh4254 best smell in the world.

[@simonallan9941]

Me to, and I rode a RD350LC which is the most perfectly harmonious twin I ever knew, you can't beat a 2stroke that has a partner 😉 although I was riding the total opposite at the time as well, a XT550J

[@metaldog7128]

Anyone remember the TDR, this reminds me of that 😃

[@Bluehorseshoe4]

Now this is a project I can get behind and support! Great job and will always love that sound!!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!

[@CraigSmith568]

That thing sounds so badass when you are in the upper rpm's.

[@linksgarage1985]

It’s waaayyy better now. It was super rich here. Stay tuned!

[@ahole5407]

Upper rpms? He barely hit 7500. He'll that's only touching the bottom of the band. He's scared sh*tless of hitting it from 8000 up

[@professormadlad7773]

I just love the Banshee engine so much.

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-kz5bk1wj4q]

Yea your air filters will definitely help , maybe try an aftermarket set of reeds an bigger jets in ur carbs, but besides all that , that thing is a beast , I want one now , take my money , great job man.

[@linksgarage1985]

It’s got v force carbon bigger reeds, and twin lectron carbs. So no jets. And it’s got filters now. This was a while ago. Thanks for watching man, I appreciate it!

[@jeffg4008]

Not sure how the algorithm landed me here, but I'm glad it did! Love it.

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! I’m sure glad it’s finally getting some exposure. This was the first ride, it’s a bit better now.

[@jeffg4008]

@@linksgarage1985 it is fast? My DRZsm is slow but my brothers KTM 690 gets with it pretty well. I have had a two stroke street bikes (NS400r and RZ500) but they weren't that fast unfortunately

[@linksgarage1985]

@@jeffg4008 it’s alright

[@billallan4612]

There's no bike ever that. I've ever heard child like that. One of a kind keep building Man

[@Scottyschannelmtb]

Plug gaps and jetting massive on those engines ❤great bike mate

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you sir!

[@christopherwalker6056]

Wow! You are obviously very creative. To think up something like that and then build it. Awesome.

[@shawnconnolly5525]

You didn’t even let the power ban kick in 🤬🤯

[@linksgarage1985]

Fuel delivery issue. That was full throttle. Believe me. Had to work the bugs out.

[@user-fp5zx3li8y]

​@linksgarage1985 OK good i was gonna comment saying where was the powerbandat lol man love those engines just got mine back together

[@pauliewalnuts240]

When your expansion pipe drags before your pegs. Absolutely sick tho.

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!

[@telefunkenyou47]

The pipes look pretty wild. My neighbors would be thrilled.

[@linksgarage1985]

🤣💪🏼

[@SwiftyMcVeigh851]

The shift lever would prolly been perfect with riding boots... Black and blue is an appropriate color for this bike...

[@linksgarage1985]

I swapped the shift lever. It’s all good no! The banshee engine vs the Husqvarna cradle position made it weird. We got it though.

[@blkicemike4857]

Bak in my younger day, I have owned a few banshee, Cr125s,250s, quadzilla lt500,. Banshee with 520bore kit was my all time fav,. Those computers that connect to carbs on dual carbs, when it’s out of tune it will ALWAYS run shitty,. I miss mine,. I would probably get bigger size dual carbs,. 34mm. And definitely make some sort of airbox/filter.,, u would be surprised the amount of grit/dust/dirt from the road u kick up while riding,. It will make its way inside and scratch cylinder walls to shyott,.. Sound like low -mid is out of adjustment,. The computer’s under the seat could be out of adjustment,. When just a hair out of sync,. Will phuaq response up/all out of whack,. Can she do 90mph? Should be getting 97mph easily,. Good looking build,.😎👍👍

[@linksgarage1985]

Yep. It’ll do 90. It’s got filters etc now. This was just the first ride attempt. It’s much cleaner now! Thanks for watching! It’s got twin 36mm lectron carbs

[@rayfcatalonia9484]

the melody of a 2-stroke twin engine 😍😍😍

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!

[@twinturbosrt6088]

I need this in my life especially with a bit of Redline racing work down to it this would be a beast a wheelie monster and probably one of the best SM built for sure. Well done 👊🏼🤙🏼

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! It’s definitely cool.

[@the.wayne.b]

hearing a 2stroker on the road brings me back to early 90s wr memories.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

What a ripp'n beast ! Just watching this video literally raised my heart rate .Those twin pipes hung under the rear fender look diamond....soooooo cool!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!!!! It was actually running pretty portly here. I didn’t realize it. Tuned lectrons by adjusting meeting rods, and now it screams. This was a couple weeks ago. More vids to come! Thanks for the comment. I appreciate it!

[@tommys2979]

Look diamond? is that some new slang for looking good?

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@tommys2979 Precisely , good sir its pretty much bog standard banter for excellence.

[@smity25ca]

First road bike was an RZ350 so much fun in the city 🥰

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea!

[@crimsoncrime007]

No airfilters can definitely cause a low end bog.. like turning an air filter upside down on an engine. you get that drop and go,low end bog..

[@flooressence8054]

What a beautiful job you did putting that together,,but you pretty much summed it up i bet it's definitely different to ride but a blast getting used to it. Best wishes to ya

[@Geneius365]

Ohh the smell of Klotz amd race gas. Owned a banshee for years best thing I did was flat slide carbs. Ran the best. Never let them idle and always bring extra plugs where ever u go

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! Klotz smells amazing.

[@olivierblochet5720]

Il a réinventé le TDR 240 avec un moteur de 350 rdlc 😊 Je crois que je vai me refaire un 350 rdlc ❤️❤️❤️ La moto qui m'a laissé parmi les meilleurs souvenirs 🙄un avion de chasse et de voltige 😂

[@nater8629]

carb needs tuning my dude. sick swap though for sure! that motor should be ripping at like 15k+

[@linksgarage1985]

For sure. It has twin lectron carbs. It’s much better now. This was just the first attempt.

[@leeedwards7721]

SWEET Ride Brother. CANNOT beat and Stroke Power-Band.

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@76vetten]

Well done. Screamer motor. They scream at the dunes. Great bike. It’s a plug eater.

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!

[@JeffreyPerrault-hk6xe]

I raced one of those engines for years.You need to jet it according to weather and temp.Much better second ride but she's still really rich.Don't be scared lean it out and read your spark plugs.

[@linksgarage1985]

For sure. Thanks for the feedback!

[@skyfreakwi]

Reminds me of my Frankenstein bike. Mines a RD400 in a XT350 frame with Suzuki 500 17" rims YZ 125 forks Ohlins shock from a Bombardier... It's like 21 different bikes in one.

[@linksgarage1985]

That sounds amazing!

[@rellik136]

Its like yamaha made a 2014 rz350. That thing is clean!!!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! It’s much better looking now! This was a while ago.

[@BrockBaker-fd6gi]

The cops are going to hate that I love it

[@linksgarage1985]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@marknathaniel2861]

Once you get that thing dialed in that's going to be a beast, crabs need to be leaned out but after that I would love to have this 😂. Great job 💯

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!

[@thurnock13]

Sounds like wheel balance issue. Or possibly a stretched chain.

[@linksgarage1985]

Front wheel. This was the first rip. Been fixed since

[@witcher71]

I bought a new Banshee in 2003 and it was surprisingly smooth down low.

[@linksgarage1985]

Wicked machines!

[@davidlagno7717]

Great looking bike there buddy 👍.. i started a CR500 build almost 15yrs ago and then shit happened. Good choice for a motor. You might have to play with the gearing.

[@linksgarage1985]

My CR 500 is the bike I regret selling the most.

[@nickweycker9279]

If you have no airbox and are running sock filters you will likely need to move the needle up or down, might need to change the needles to clean up the transfer tuning, but what an awesome build!

[@linksgarage1985]

Yea. It’s a little tricky to tune. It has twin lectron carbs. No needles. No jets. Just metering rods. 😫

[@8180634]

That engine has been full circle. They borrowed the basic engine design from the RZ350 for the Banshee, now the engine from a Banshee is put back into a motorcycle. If I'm not mistaken, the RZ350 had power valves but the Banshee does not. I wonder if an RZ350 cylinder would bolt right up to it, to get you the power valves, assuming they're electronic and don't need matching bottom end hardware?

[@linksgarage1985]

You are correct. I heard that’s how the banshee came about. They had left over RZ engines they could no longer sell because of emissions. And they put them in a quad. And bam. They banshee was born. Because off-road vehicles didn’t have to meet the emissions standards. Not sure if that’s all true. But I read it long ago.

[@Dr_Xyzt]

Holy smokes, this thing is sweet! Couple days of some tuning and she'll eat!

[@M.T.B55]

Die beste Ausrede die man für ein officer nutzen kann der Motor und der Auspuff gehören zusammen

[@jamesgravel7755]

That thing is obnoxious!!!!!!! Beeeuuuttttiful!!!! Just nasty looking. That’s a build to be proud of. Looks so mean and sound’s perfect

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! This was a while back. It looks better now!

[@Motosportz]

Those huskys are a cool bike to start with. Solid chassis.

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea they are.

[@natesv04]

Yeah I was gonna say didn't sound right at low rpms, when you said no air filters that would explain it. Running a little lean probably without the air filters

[@linksgarage1985]

It was actually rich. I leaned it up by adjusting the metering rods, and not it rips! Plus I made some custom air filters video coming soon!

[@buckinright]

Umm yes it's not even full powerband yet wait till he richen it up alot and changes needles and sync carbs lol

[@Area61Command]

Nice build!!! 👍💪🥋🛠️ I would totally be getting on that piece, bro!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! It’s fun!

[@user-fb8dm1mr2i]

Something sounds out of balance( wheel or sproket...) at speed or maybe I'm just hyper paranoid, beautifully done swap though I'm beyond impressed i must admit

[@linksgarage1985]

It was fri t wheel. She’s good now.

[@natesharlette]

Awesome build, looks like something is out of balance though, is it the wheels?

[@wsmaga]

The stretch is throwing it off.

[@ptsdgopedsnbikes8156]

Man that thing is beautiful awesome job bro!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! This was the beginning. It looks much better now!

[@user-el5cv1hc9k]

I ran platinum with isopropyl..1 cup a Tank RACING to clear up rich bottom perfectly......I would go one step rich needle and possibly low speed screw then cup isopropyl on platinums.then raise or lower cooler or hotter plug and wheel balance rim locks...run nitrogen on tires likely decrease flywheel weight..run titanium or high temp clutch springs...probably increase valving oil viscosity from 5 to 7.5...and correct spring rate....then adjust fine tire pressure depending on track n temps and rider weight with gear.

[@robertmckay694]

Reminds me of my TDR250 back in the day… nice work!

[@dennisyoung4631]

That is a buzz-bomb, all right. Sounds like it wants to *GO!*

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it.

[@crunks420]

Super light, super narrow, prob ~50hp, and sticky boots. That's a fun-haver right there.

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea! It’s different for sure.

[@siege78]

I saw the title and was like "He did WHAT?!?!" . . Soooo awesome. Sick swap man! Is it just the audio or it sounded like you had a drive chain link sticking or wheel/tire out of balance or something? Higher rpm's sounded like it wasn't under a consistent load, not a hum but had a kind of quiver sound to the motor.

[@linksgarage1985]

Yea man. Front wheel balance. This was the first ride. It’s way better now. Thanks for watching!

[@mototoad1242]

Good catch!

[@siege78]

@mototoad1242 thanks! Lol, been riding since I was young. Don't have a super moto but always thought they'd make a great exploring and commuting ride. Looking forward to more videos of this bike!

[@fastdadd1958]

Sounds to me like it is having some reed flutter but thats just my humble opinion. Nice bike and once you get it dialed in it will be a wheelie machine for days!

[@linksgarage1985]

Think it’s was lean. This is a pretty old vid.

[@jansondennis2438]

fantastic build brother i bet that will make your eyes water

[@linksgarage1985]

It’s definitely a different kind of machine. Appreciate you watching!

[@ronniewelch7817]

That's badass but have you seen the one Kaplan cycles has with a banshee motor 🤔 would be cool to see both bikes together

[@linksgarage1985]

I sure have. The XLshee! It’s wild

[@Shovelheadornothing]

Put the choke on a lil bit always and it won’t bog, it’s probably getting too much air without the filters so it’s running to lean

[@linksgarage1985]

It’s quite a bit better now. This was a while ago. Thank you for watching!

[@teamgonzo9289]

In 1984 the RZ-350 was introduced to America 49 State legal.. In 1985 the introduced the RZ-350 NC new Californian. (Charcoal canisters) A very decent copy of a tz250 twin spar premier chassis. Even comes with YPVS!!! AND THEN IN 87 THEY CAME OUT WITH THE BANSHEE. NO MORE YAMAHA POWER VALVE SYSTEMS!!!!! P.S. Had a 1981 YZ 465, with a 1978 rd400 motor in it. I called it my desert sled. The chambers look much better underneath the bike. Road that around the Coachella Valley for 10 years. Couldn't keep the big air hammer from blowing up!!! (pump gas) A 'Cub', motor (425/RZ) MAKES ABOUT 100 HORSEPOWER!!!! TDX, I think with Yamaha called the Enduro version with this engine in it. Excuse me it was the TZR- 250 engine in it. (Japanese only) They crossed the Chambers up front. Just saying...................

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea. You know is to it stuff. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@Nx553]

That’s incredible, good work.

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!

[@billallan4612]

You know, you put a lot of time into that. Good man like I said i'm jealous

[@daverupes7022]

Love it! Sounds great and it's only going to get better with some refinements🎉

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!

[@shadowork_]

That's wild. My only experience on a banshee was struggling to keep the front wheels on the ground, can't imagine what that's like on 2 wheels. I was a kid and it was a brand new banshee so maybe I'm misremembering. Sounds right though 😂

[@linksgarage1985]

It’s right. Your memory is excellent. That’s how it goes. lol. Thanks for watching!

[@WernerRachtman]

Looks and sounds like my rieju drac I had in my youth!

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea!

[@user-wl3pk8kl7e]

I love that Banshee sound, but it's a little muffled through the helmet

[@R6trackaddict66]

Sick! may want to fab cage protectors for the chambers.

[@linksgarage1985]

Not a bad idea. They just look so rad open. Ha

[@sidbobby3233]

Saw this mental thi g & had to have a watch. Stunning mate.. 😎🙏👊👍✌🇬🇧

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@user-mf1vj4bb3z]

Check were plug boots goes in wire maybe if not that try a full synthtic oil if your not then mix it little thiner Check jetting

[@linksgarage1985]

No jets. Has lectron carbs. Full synthetic. This was a while ago. The bike is quite a bit different now. Thank you for watching. I appreciate it

[@markkimball1569]

Nice bike. I just saw Kaplan cycles do one as well. Crazy motor even in the day. I has a warrior. & this machine was crazy fast !!

[@linksgarage1985]

For sure. And Kaplan is great!

[@simplesimon8412]

"PEP" you say..... lmao!! Bravo 😁

[@igloo_coupe]

Perfect roads to be cruising like that. 👍👍

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!!

[@barry8458]

Cool set up..👍🏼

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!

[@charliecharliecharliecharl8554]

Sounds perfect ,nobblys in snow 👍

[@Rizziculous]

its.... its....... so beautiful

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!

[@Jamie-lb7eh]

When you hear a Banshee coming and it's Moto Bike.

[@linksgarage1985]

People break their necks! Haha

[@SHL-ge3wn]

I always dreamed about putting the RZ 350 motor into a FZR 400 chassis.

[@TomBudin]

this is hard asf

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!

[@theman6841]

Typical banshee "light switch" power band, they're either on or off 😅 sick. Never even considered a 350 twin in a super moto. Super jealous 🤯 now all you'll need is to find a slipper clutch to really be able to back that thing in 🎇🎇🎇

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea! It’s rad for sure!

[@MOREPUROAMORE]

Just fuckn ride it already!!!your gonna have to set your purse down 😂adah boy

[@linksgarage1985]

Nice!

[@billallan4612]

I would just keep riding redcast the house on the way back

[@Beaky707]

What I would have a problem with is forgetting I’m on 2 dam wheels because of the motor sound.I liable to try and drift a dam corner and forget I’m on a bike😂😂😂😂.Banshee motor is a sound of its OWN!!!ESPECIALLY WITH SOME T5’s

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks bro!

[@fastdadd1958]

Toomey pipes really wake the banshee motor up and gives you an extra 1000 rpm on your adrenaline meter lol

[@markcozzie]

2strokes never in the low revs, always in the high rpm powerband,ride it like you stole it, wake it up,epic build

[@DILUSI]

The rz350 would of been a better stop but that has to be a mean bike

[@linksgarage1985]

It’s cool for sure

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Flip the Barrels & have the Exhausts Exiting Straight Under the Seat & Mount the Carbs at the Front! That way you Lose the Hideous Exhaust!!

[@linksgarage1985]

No thanks. Thanks for watching!

[@ahole5407]

Guy rides it like it's a 4 stroke and it's obvious that both carbs aren't jetted right. You supposed to ride a 2T like you stole it. There is no low end torque, you tune the engine and pipes for mid to top end. Stick to your four stokes if you don't know how to treat that beast. It's like you are scared of the Powerband because you change gears or back out whenever it kicks in. Too bad that Yamaha can't spin up to 14k rpm otherwise it would be nice. Look into an aprilia RS motor or the Yamaha TZR to see how and why 2T motoGP were setup the way that they were.

[@midbc1midbc199]

​Whadup95don't you love experts that tell you exactly what to do even though they have no clue lol

[@BikelifeCob00]

yep

[@clubstyleridahd4695]

You mad bro?

[@ahole5407]

Aww, the kiddies want to come out and play. It's OK but you better have the dam toys picked up out of the driveway by the time I get home 🤣 one thing you kids will learn is that at some point in your life you won't have to justify yourself in what you say or do. Right now you are just looking for validation

[@JonIronhorse]

How exactly does one ride it like a 4 stroke? You dont seem to know your facts regarding 2 stroke torque production.

[@youplayed2689]

nothing like a 2 stroke 😎

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!

[@DanielMercado-vi6em]

That is amazing motorcycle with the banshee enguine

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!

[@user-zx1cv9mo4d]

That's a real beast

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!

[@K_Nasty]

This is indeed very fuckin cool 😂

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea! Thanks man!

[@dougiep2769]

Should be able to lay rubber with the front wheel putting it back down if the gearing is anything like a rz 350

[@linksgarage1985]

Those RZs were badass

[@lilezur543]

"shes got some pep in her step" as someone im related would once say

[@traxxastrx4crawlerlove61]

Very nice I love my two strokes ..not to excited about sneakers on my bikes since my last crash lol ..

[@jamesgeorge4874]

My friend's bone stock, stone stock '91 Banshee topped out a 92 mph. He has a radar certified ticket to prove it.

[@linksgarage1985]

Sweet

[@buildingracingvideos4714]

To think that engine has been in street bikes over 50 years in some form or another

[@linksgarage1985]

Facts. 💪🏼

[@Texasbemystate]

Good looking bike.

[@mikesarahmccourts6509]

Your gearing seems way off it’s not keeping it on the pipe

[@timlong1462]

Sounded great at 6:45. I think he was just going easy or having a few stumble issues before that. He wasn't ringing her out early in the video

[@onewheelup]

not a fan of yami's but there's nothing like the sound of a 2 stroke,most of my dirtbikes i had i painted all black haha i used to tear the corners up on dirtbikes my last toy i had was a 250R 2 wheeler i tricked it out big time stretched it 4 inchs chromed the swinger too much to list,god i miss that beast,nice bike man super moto's are cool,,street leagal dirtbikes are the best,you can go anywhere i used to ride down the road and go oh was that a trail back there haha turn around and go looking super fun,i dont know why you see so many idiots riding illegal on the streets a kit doesnt cost nothing and get your mc license and your set cops cant do squat,i even had a scotts steering dampner on my last crf450x street legal bike ripping corners,

[@tjordulf]

Is that an RD 350, I so recognise that sound from my Youth, I've always had a plan to get a motor from one, bore it out, tune it up and slap it in an R6 frame. But seeing it as a Supermoto, I think I just changed my mind. As a long time dirt biker, Supermotos always feel more familiar and comfortable to me. That looks and sounds sweet, (when it was in the power band. So what frame /chassis is that in?

[@linksgarage1985]

More like an RZ350. It’s liquid cooled. Minus power valves. But yes, the Supermoto is awesome!

[@johnnyboy1586]

Seamed to be running ruff

[@linksgarage1985]

It was running rough. This was almost a year ago

[@osamabentrappin4102]

It's the dual pipes for me

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!

[@shawnlowell4522]

Banshees like high rev , do t ride it like a 4 stroke ...looks an sounds nice but id ditch the carbs an throw some stockers back on

[@linksgarage1985]

Yea. I’ve had several people tell me that about the carbs. Might do that.