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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 05:21 AM
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well i am looking for another quad i was wondering how the banshee will hold up to a 280 lb rider and what do i have to do to make it hold me or do i have to do anything at all how much differant will it be then the ds650 thanks
 
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 08:33 AM
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ull be fine just dont be doing huge jumps
 
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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yea, ull be fine, they can support a lot, jumps wont be any problen either, but the ds is great for big boys
 
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 05:51 PM
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there is nothing i should do to help out i dont mind putting money into my quads i was thinking elka rear suspention or a stiffer sping in back i know the banshee suspention sux allready is the stock suspention adjustible
 
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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it will hold u up fine
 
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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I would think you would want to get a port job ported for your weight and riding style, which if the ds has nos then i guess your a dragger and your best bet for speed is a shee. If your looking to buy a shee or trade your ds drop me a pm.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 07:09 PM
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Had to have the rear shock revalved to hold the extra weight for my brother and I on his Shee. $100 to revalve and havent had any problem with a +8 swingarm.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 06:28 AM
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i mostly ride trails hill climbs and mx with the 3-4 time a year i go duning the nitrouse is for the monster hill climbs and once in a while 5 gear wheelie to 70 or smoke my freinds baddddddd in a drag there all on stock machines lol
 
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