Best Yamaha Banshee Mods

[@mitchellkleinschmidt2203]

Love that quad!! Very nice job.

[@jcanuelkwnowitall]

as far as the mods i also wanted to say that i try to buy the best i can find,the cp piston and rod will last much longer than a numara piston,so i try to replace parts with the best parts i can find,i don't compromise,we need more people like you to share on some views on these issues,have fun..

[@SparkysGarage]

Thanks! Glad you like the vids

[@NJUNDERGROUND]

Love the bids you make BTW I subbed

[@noah44444]

My banshee came with aftermarket A arms and YFZ450 front shocks installed. Rides like a dream. I just installed a 2 into 1 Trinity carb kit and love it. The guy was selling the kit on craigslist and like your A arms it was just too cheap to pass up. He had to switch back to dual carbs because he was going with a stroker and port and polishing I wanted to increase the low end for woods riding, the 2 into 1 carb intake really helped give her some punch down low. I agree its all in what you want.

[@Icuranidiot2]

Nice bike man. First thing to go on mine was the junk stock filter doesnt take muck dust from a bad seal to wreck rings. I love banshee sound & power so to me a gd set of pipes, kn filter & jets are a must. That combo makes it run like a different machine. A pro design cool head and rad valves made nearly as big a difference and allow it to run cooler. Stainless lines, a wider lonstar axle and beadlocks or rienforcment rings widen it and make it more stable. Id say that doubled power if not more, i always ran motul premix 40:1 or richer. Never had to rebuild mine nor did woods riding foul plugs or over heat. As long as youre not winding it out on the highway it should last.

[@Ryannl2006]

Thanks for all your videos man they are really informative, I just recently bought a 98 banshee and love it.. keep the videos coming..oh besides ebay is there any places online you would recommend for buying parts from?

[@SparkysGarage]

Any chance you put the floats in upside down? Is the notch in the slide lined up? Replaced the choke cross-over tube? Reeds in place? Correct size throttle cable?

[@SparkysGarage]

For any endurance style racing or MX, yes.

[@SparkysGarage]

Sweet setup man. Got some vids up?

[@zzukz1046]

I love your banshee!

[@SparkysGarage]

+HeadshotGames Thanks! More vids to come

[@SparkysGarage]

Thanks man :)

[@motorc5793]

He sounds like a different guy at 5;30

[@SparkysGarage]

I get that a lot. I think it depends on how awake i am. lol

[@godackgudalach1]

I got a 421cc 4mill with toomy t5's and uni pod filters... not sure what the reeds are and pretty sure electronics are stock... you mentioned something about advancing timing and what not. what is it you do to do that?

[@Nolan45000]

Would you mind doing a video on what to look for when buying a banshee? I think it would be very helpful thanks.

[@SparkysGarage]

Nolan Alvarino I can definitely cover that. Good idea!

[@ciarannicol3191]

Cool banshee

[@SparkysGarage]

Ciaran Nicol thanks

[@brodywallgren6016]

that's a clean sexy banshee bro I have a 4mill alcohol motor with toomey t5 pipes

[@Belicose777]

Generally speaking, if noise isn't an issue, you can't go wrong with full exhaust system.

[@XxMLGSlyfoxxX]

Could you please do a video on how to sync the carbs on a banshee by hand

[@bradschnellbach9936]

i run a cool head on my banshee thats my favorite motor head for it.

[@camwade2714]

i got it fixed , the carbs weren't totally in sync and it seems idling high at most times and I've adjusted the idle , i think its a lean condition.

[@noah44444]

well said

[@noah44444]

The best banshee mod is the one that after your first test ride with the new mod on you can't help but grin from ear to ear.

[@nrfa6229]

Sweet. I’m an above right knee amputee so I’m trying to find out, how I can convert a kick start banshee into an electric start? I can’t kick start anymore😞. Also. How could I tie my rear break into my hand break? Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@mikeperry8343]

If you took your brake line off your front brakes and ran it all the way to the rear brake caliper you could use it for the rear. Of course it would take more fluid, and you would have to bleed it and all that but it would work. I think your best bet would be to split the main line coming of the front master cylinder into 3 individual lines. 2 for the fronts and one for the rear, then you could use all 3 brakes with one pull of the lever. Its not impossible, alot of motorcycle stunt riders run a rear break with a handlebar mounted brake lever.

[@SparkysGarage]

Sweet!

[@SparkysGarage]

That is a question only you can answer. Ride both and figure out which one you like more. I love me a 2 stroke :)

[@SparkysGarage]

thanks!

[@chadohlms8977]

I about to tto get my first banshee but there is one problem it is taken apart what tools should I need to put it back together

[@SparkysGarage]

Awesome to hear man. Thanks a ton. Please keep the comments coming :)

[@SparkysGarage]

If the jetting is correct and there is no air leaks then they will last a loooong time in between rebuilds. Check out my air leaks vid.

[@1ubby]

i have since got some mods. I have vforce3 reeds, trinity stage 4 pipes, fmf old school silencers, advance timing plate. Which isnt set until later i guess nother question i guess.I am 420 feet above sea level .10 over bore, no air box, pod filters,stock carbs tors elim.

[@lord-of_the_-streetz-4040]

awesome

[@guitarman124]

What kind of handlebars do u have and what size bend?

[@89bluegt]

good looking banshee

[@SparkysGarage]

+Wayne Trevino thanks!

[@ciarancoyne16]

Hi i have a 2 into 1 38mm carb off a cr250, bored to 66mm and alien exhaust. At sea level. Does anyone know what size jets,needle and screw position I need? :)

[@godackgudalach1]

That's really odd.... other people have responded to me lol. I can't figure it out. but I got timing stuff figured out thank you :)

[@SparkysGarage]

+steven schulz Awesome! glad to hear it

[@SparkysGarage]

That's a lot of money into it.

[@azzkicker43]

Kickass banshee

[@SparkysGarage]

Thanks man! :)

[@azzkicker43]

no problem man I hope to get one soon

[@SparkysGarage]

Worth every penny :)

[@azzkicker43]

hell ya

[@NormalcyMusicProg]

Hey man! I'm looking into nerfs for my 01, ideally I would love to get a set with the integrated pegs and heel guards but I also gotta keep saving for college at this point haha. So I've been looking at ones similiar to what you're running and was wondering if you had any issues with fitment? Problem is that I still want to run the stock heel guards at least, and I'm worried about the part that wraps back around the peg hitting it. They clear the guard no problem? Thanks man! Sick bike by the way, nice and clean 🤘

[@SparkysGarage]

My frame was a little bend so i had to force them to fit. If your frame isn't bent you should have no worries.

[@NormalcyMusicProg]

SparkysGarage awesome, thanks man!

[@noah44444]

I just posted the first video with the 2 into 1 intake setup so you can hear the difference.

[@AyoShotta]

U got a nice bike tho

[@SparkysGarage]

I do not have actual numbers but it is a LOT faster now.

[@gtocamaro23]

Where did you find an axl that cheep. Thats one of the last things I need. I got a wide front end but stock rear :-/ and this might be a dumb question what was the shift mod you mentiond in the video? I appreciate the reply.

[@cxcre]

7 years late but it’s a new shift star that makes it easier to shift

[@anthonyladuca8165]

dope wip

[@SparkysGarage]

+Anthony L thanks man

[@camwade2714]

hey sparky , i just bought a banshee and i got it and it ran. i replaced the throttle cable and cleaned the carbs and air filter. now i won't run ? any idea on whats wrong , has spark but i think its something wrong with my carbs and getting fuel. the carbs are filling up but idk whats happening next

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

Well said.

[@SparkysGarage]

Thanks!

[@yfz450rules1]

do you know how fast your banshee was stock and then after you made it a 4mil?

[@ak47man2002]

Is there a good reliable big bore kit i can buy that comes with everything i need for the rebuild?

[@SparkysGarage]

Ebay has some great deals!

[@SparkysGarage]

Yes sir :)

[@johner8206]

Hey are you having to run race gas with the stroker? That's my biggest concern in getting one

[@SparkysGarage]

+Johner No, Premium 93oct mixed 40:1

[@MrPalvis]

I have a yamaha blaster, I have new crank to put in it, do I have to press bearings on if so can I do it myself and how?

[@SparkysGarage]

You can hammer the old bearings out. To get the new ones in put the new bearings in the freezer and hear up the hole the bearing goes in with a torch

[@Shawi7]

How much do you have your head milled?

[@TimeLapseCarGuyBruno]

What's the best seat cover ?

[@SparkysGarage]

TimeLapseCarGuy Bruno stock.

[@1991tommygun]

Thanks bro

[@SparkysGarage]

A-Arms and shocks end of story

[@racefuel2136]

SparkysGarage what about j arm banshees

[@productions6994]

Awesome I'm Gina get shocks for my 99

[@tropicthunderbolt]

Tires. What tires r those. They look like itp's. But either itp or maxxis. Witch kind. If either one.

[@SparkysGarage]

ITP holeshot HD's

[@kedaotuning]

hey bro mine is a 4mil too over bored i feel like is all top end like the gears are way to short is fast but gears short im a heavy rider what sproket tooth combination u recomend to fix the issue i subscribe by the way.

[@SparkysGarage]

marino Sanchez if you’re running stock sprockets which is 14/41 try 14/38 or 15/41

[@kedaotuning]

SparkysGarage thanks i dont know what is has but ima check today.

[@nickjackson2201]

sparky that would be cool if u response what model is this banshee ? how good is the banshee ? ( good, rubbish , amazing ? ) and is it light, like could u flip over easily THNX DUDE

[@SparkysGarage]

Banshees are heavy quads. Unbalanced and poor stock suspension. Fix those few things and it is a phenomenal machine.

[@hoesfavejayy]

is that a oil tank that you have under the seat ?

[@SparkysGarage]

No it is a coolant overflow reserve.

[@blackdollars2981]

ah sparky do you have a wpc129 long rod crankshaft from wiseco in your banshee

[@SparkysGarage]

yessir

[@JDMDC2]

I want a banshee so bad, i have a blaster right now, im starting to save for a shee. How reliable are they? Cause i want a quad i wont have to work on 24/7, but i can put parts on and ride the hell out of it. Thanks!

[@racefuel2136]

Andrew Tocco lmaooo i hope u didn’t get a banshee and if u did u probably sold it already

[@warider6915]

i prefer pipes,reeds,suspension and muffler

[@1ubby]

i bored my shee .10 over i have kn air filter stock pipe for now and tors eliminator kit do i have to do anything crazy for mods to run stock set with .10 over bore oh and will stico carbs be ok with a rebuild do i need bigger?

[@SparkysGarage]

highly unlikely you would need a rejet from just a bore.

[@1ubby]

SparkysGarage thanks

[@ImNotFastURjustSlow]

And what year is your banshee?

[@scatterbrain7358]

The only thing stock on my banshee is the seet

[@kaneracing4575]

Should I just buy upgraded shocks and call it good or are the a arms bad

[@SparkysGarage]

Replace both. The stock A-arms are not durable

[@productions6994]

Sure.

[@Flamingcobra98]

What would you recommended the most important thing to change from a stock banshee

[@SparkysGarage]

Remove the TORS and E-Brake. Install the TORS eliminator kit. Then front suspension and exhaust.

[@Flamingcobra98]

ok thanks, do banshees handle well on open fields, hills and trails?

[@SparkysGarage]

All quads with stock suspension handle like shit. Aftermarket will make a world of difference

[@jamestwing2114]

I hav a raptor 660 and thinking about getting a banshee instead should I switch?

[@jamesk7446]

Yes.

[@bullrider562]

Hey man I have The force reads cool head and 35mm pwk carbs with a boost bottle on k&n pods and my cousin has a banshee with only pods on and he stays right next to me when we race I told the mechanic to change my jetting but he said for the way it's set up that's the correct jetting and before I took it to him my bike used to hall ass but he said if I get to much air and not enough gas I could blow it what do you think I should run

[@SparkysGarage]

bullrider562 Not sure on jetting for a 35mm carb. Usually drag racing comes down to the rider.

[@bullrider562]

Thanks man

[@literbikedoc]

bullrider562 Big carbs man . you running stock bore / stroke ? I use 30mm PWK's max for ported stock bore etc on pump gas.or single 35mm set up using for trail or drag?

[@n8ofour342]

I'm a 230lb, 6ft, 4", 16 year old guy. I bought a Blaster 6 months ago to get a feel for quads and I am getting sick of the lack of power. Do you think a banshee would be too powerful?

[@SparkysGarage]

Barbie Girl No. Just make sure you use the throttle screw and don't ride outside your comfort zone too much

[@n8ofour342]

OK thanks man. I mostly want one because they are such a unique quad...

[@SparkysGarage]

Barbie Girl Very unique. And awesome!

[@Andrew80297]

What do use when it comes. to your gas and oil ratio 32.1? this is my first banshee

[@tbmarq5320]

i break-in at 24:1, otherwise i use 32:1 though i ran into a guy who uses 40:1

[@samuelnadeau7563]

ive been mixing 50:1 for years and never had any issues...

[@mudding96]

Nice looking banshee but I don't understand the whole "don't jump a quad with stock suspension". my dad had a 87 banshee with j arms and never bent one and I own a 06 yfz 450 and jump the shit out of it, any driveway, road approach, or something I think I can jump I try.

[@SparkysGarage]

+brandon w I folded both of my upper a-arms on separate occasions with very small jumps. Maybe the j-arm metal quality was much better at the time?

[@travfred4069]

I banana'd the stock shock on a 7' flat landing jump. Also tweaked a-arms. It seized the shock in the compressed position and rode like a teeter totter.

[@jawonlynch9379]

Let me have one

[@SparkysGarage]

2004

[@gtocamaro23]

dam i really need to find me a cheep axl. id love to get me the durablue x33 i thi9nk it was called i had that on my old yfz and loved it but its dumb crazy money.

[@ayo7914]

what is the best mods for sand but also road

[@SparkysGarage]

Ayo Sand would be sand tires, road would be slicks.

[@traviousportis]

HOW MUCH DID YOUR QUAD COST? ....I'M PLANNING GETTING ONE LUTHER FUTURE.

[@SparkysGarage]

+illy TRAYtv (trillytray) I bought it new and it was $5300USD

[@traviousportis]

+SparkysGarage which one you think better ? banshee or raptor

[@SparkysGarage]

+illy TRAYtv (trillytray) banshee. Raptors are top heavy and have more mechanical problems. More expensive to repair as well.

[@trailvlogger]

Re-subbing you with my new account. Great video, good info.

[@kylehorizon6014]

How are elka shocks? I Wanna get some

[@SparkysGarage]

Kyle HORIzON The best.

[@jamesk7446]

I run both Elka and custom axis. I like the way custom axis rides vs Elka. Rebound adjuster binds on the a arm with the Elka, so I can run as much travel

[@AyyyyUhhhh]

same thing that happened to mine i need a arms ahah

[@SparkysGarage]

all the time

[@scatterbrain7358]

Air filter and pipes end of story

[@theirishaxe9405]

Best mod is getting rid of that fucking tors bullshit

[@SparkysGarage]

I agree! and the E-brake!

[@theirishaxe9405]

SparkysGarage Yea I got the tors delete evrake gone bored 50 over cool heads and a clutch. Runs on 112 rave fuel. But lower geared so I can trail ride. I love it

[@kgutierrez156]

Hey I'm new to this stuff, what are you referring to?

[@SparkysGarage]

TORS stands for "throttle overide system". It's designed to cut the fuel if the carbs get stuck open. It doesn't work and just causes problems. Just get a tether instead.

[@ImNotFastURjustSlow]

Do you think beadlocks are a good investment?

[@SparkysGarage]

Stock

[@SparkysGarage]

I got it from rockymountainatvdotcom. They don't make them anymore :( Search my vids for shift star mod Thanks! :)

[@SparkysGarage]

Watch my vid on wheelies.

[@shad3654]

Can't decide banshee or 450

[@SparkysGarage]

+Rashad Dorsey If you plan on doing MX the 450. All other options I love my banshee.

[@shad3654]

I was also told that with the Banshee you have to have the engine rebuilt every year is that true

[@SparkysGarage]

Steven you need to change your settings so I can reply to your comment

[@Hondabeast11]

what silencer is on it?

[@SparkysGarage]

pro circuits.

[@Hondabeast11]

do you like it im thinking about getting one for 1200 this weekend needs headlight wired tire put on new rim (rim and tire included) rip in seat and a little rust on exhaust other than that its fine i would replace the maxis razers tho

[@SparkysGarage]

Sounds like a good deal. I love this quad.

[@Hondabeast11]

thanks ill let you know btw keep up the great vids they are really helping me

[@SparkysGarage]

Glad they help :) More to come this summer.

[@jesusruiz2392]

is a banshee a good starter quad ?

[@TylerMohrTymo]

no

[@SparkysGarage]

+jesus ruiz As a first quad? Absolutely not. Maybe if you're an extremely experienced dirt bike rider.

[@davidsahagun9093]

getting a yamaha banshee as a starter quad with twist throttle

[@thegreatone7212]

+David Sahagun Sounds legit lmao

[@TerrickHarden]

+David Sahagun R.I.P. lol

[@sethm8214]

U

[@Icuranidiot2]

Holding the throttle open leans it out burns off more of the premix, over revs, over heats and negates the cooling affect of the un ignited fuel on the piston head. Smoke is good in a 2stroke, the premix oil is also what lubricates the crank bearing...

[@SparkysGarage]

.0020

[@kingmatthews5436]

I have a LTZ400 would anybody trade for a banshee lol

[@muntee33]

Not necessarily true. Many bikes/cars have inherent weak points and/or cheaply/poorly made components that compriseor or limit performance/reliability. Ie; the nissan RB engine series has a oiling issue and crank collar issue from the factory and are essential mods. Just as the failure prone ceramic turbine upgrade.....

[@SparkysGarage]

Which part?