Hey folks,

got an 05 300ex pretty nice, but looking around for possibal trades...
what do yall think about the banshees and blasters..

 

I sure wouldn't trade for a blaster and you'll have trouble finding someone willing to trade for a banshee. I'd sell and move up. 400ex or 400 zuki.

 

Banshee would definitely be an upgrade. I would be more concerned about finding a good deal rather than specifically which quad you get. Suspension and motor mods are usually worth a lot. Do some searching and you will find a TON of info on each quad. Depends on your riding style. check out the link in my sig. I have some blaster and banshee info.

 

This is what your getting yourself into with a banshee.... This is just piped...

‪Banshee Top Speed Run After Exhaust Install and Rejet‬‏ - YouTube

 

Banshees are made to go WFO and in a straight line...so they are totally awesome for sand or flattracking, but they are not great trail or MX bikes. Even in stock form, they make a lot of high rpm power that can be hard to handle for most riders, so respect their authoritay!

Blasters are fun for short term (and shorter riders), but not a trade in the right direction from a 300EX.

I would consider what KOOPA says, which is to move up to a 400 or even 450...plenty of power and suspension in the 450's, regardless of what make or model you get.