| The Yamaha Banshee is a legendary 350cc liquid | | | | shifter, levers, swing arm, tie rods, impeller, pipe |
| cooled two stroke ATV four wheeler. Yamaha | | | | hangers, steering stem, bumper, grab bar, sprocket, |
| produced these in the USA from 1987 - 2006, and | | | | rotors, reeds, head, side covers, kick starter, clutch, |
| they are still making them in the rest of the world. | | | | intake boots, and even the exhaust. |
| This was one of the fastest ATVs ever produced, | | | | The electrical had 4 generations 1987-1994, |
| and reigned supreme until the YFZ450 was created | | | | 1995-1996, 1997-2001, and 2002-2006. They kept the |
| to replace it in 2004. | | | | same materials, but they changed the wire plug |
| The engine was basically the exact same from 1987 | | | | connectors on the on/off switch, the key assembly, |
| until 2006, as well as most major components, | | | | the cdi box, the stator, and the taillight. |
| except the changed the frame suspension from | | | | One of the most popular modifications for a Banshee |
| j-arms to a-arms in 1990. The rear wheel hubs had | | | | is changing the exhaust pipes. By simply changing the |
| the same bolt pattern 4/115mm bolt pattern all years, | | | | pipes, you can gain up to 20% more power! Usually |
| except 1989 and 1990, when they changed it to 4 | | | | people accompany this with a new aftermarket air |
| 156mm; because of this Warrior, Raptor, and YFZ450 | | | | filter, and rejetting the carbs. Another popular feature |
| rims and wheels will also fit a Banshee. The electrical | | | | to add power is porting and polishing the cylinders. |
| was updated as well in 2002 to include a brake light. | | | | The suspension was a weak point on this unit, mostly |
| Most parts will fit any year and are interchangeable | | | | because it wasn't updated since the 1980s. To |
| including: the plastic fenders, rear brakes, seat, | | | | combat this, many people add aftermarket a-arms |
| radiator, front and rear shocks, axle, hubs, lower | | | | that are wider and farther forward (+2+1), a wider |
| a-arms, gas tank, cylinders, head, cases, crankshaft, | | | | axle, and aftermarket shocks. Without a doubt, the |
| carbs, petcock, tires, skid plate, coil, flywheel, | | | | Yamaha Banshee is one of most revered and |
| transmission, shift forks, air box, air filter, handlebars, | | | | respected ATV to come along. |