Sounds like a good deal to me. Make sure that no engine work needs to be done to the Banshee, I just bought a 99, and once I took the head off, it was not a pretty sight... It's going to cost me around 700 dollars to fix...

This is definately a tough decision though, I got my Banshee because is was a really good deal, raptors are generally more expensive when buying a used quad. I also have an XR 250 dirt bike, so I'm pretty familiar with four strokes. I can't say that I wouldn't have bought a raptor if the price was right. But I also would have been a little biased since I already have a four stroke dirt bike. But now I have a Banshee I have no regrets. It's going to be a blast when I get it out of the shop.

 

It's true about the raptor running good, and about the raptor's handling, it's not true,, this machine soaks up the the big hits without you feeling it, you could lift up the front easily for obstacles. It's very comfortable, and easy to manuver.

 

YFZ660R, THANK YOU!!! I'm very glad to hear that! I had heard they had issues with turning but I'm glad to hear that was just a rumor. You (owning one) would be a much better resource than the guy I heard it from. I've always thought they looked fun but that kept me away. I appreciate the info!

 

No problem, the Raptor is very fun machine that will make you happy almost anywhere.

 

Hey, I've already got the Grizz for the places the Raptor won't make me happy. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Get a banshee.. Nothing rides, sounds, or has that power a banshee does. The raptors ive ridden or slow and unimpressive.

 

Buying the 03 banshee, need a winter project anyway. Figure I'm gonna try to get it in my basement as I don't usually keep the garage heated all winter (wood/oil takes forever to get warm). If i take off the front a-arms, rear axle and nerfs and swingarm and bars, will it fit with no plastics? Don't see why not

 

Good choice, if I could do it all over again I'd buy the banshee.

 

I could easily see you getting it in without a problem. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

yeah, it won't be any wider than a street bike, but no tires to roll it in. maybe if I lay some 2x4 down and slide it down the stairs. Gonna have more of a problem getting it back out though. Maybe I'll just do it in the garage after all. Give me somewhere to go when I'm in the doghouse with the wife!