The Ultimate Sand Machine

[SHOWTIME]

The Ultimate Sand Machine



Is it time to modify your dune quad to increase power and improve overall
performance while eliminating the power-robbing elements of the sand
dunes? This ride is proof that you can obtain huge performance gains at an
affordable price with the right knowledge and products. This Sand Wizards
Racing quad was custom built by Brian Rolen of SWR, starting with a 2004
Yamaha Banshee frame. We’ve highlighted 10 features that are sure to
improve your dune riding experience.

1. Yamaha Banshee 421cc Cheetah Cub (4mm Stoker) Engine

This engine/cylinder package consists of a 4mm crank by Crank Works (58mm
stroke), 68mm-bore Wiesco Pro-Lite pistons, Pro Design cool head with
custom Patriot domes and a ported Cheetah Cub Nikasill-plated mono-block
cylinder. Engine and quad combination is estimated to be at 90 to 100
horsepower. (Complete 4mm Engine Package $3,000; www.patriotracing.net)

2. Fullbore Innovations Race Cut Plastics

Fullbore products are manufactured using the latest proprietary blend of
impact polymer alloys that is very tough, with a great finish found in a variety
of brilliant colors. When compared to other aftermarket fender kits, Fullbore’s
quality, style, and fit are unmatched. Fullbore is offering a wide range of
fender kits & tank covers for most popular ATVs. (Front race w/grille $279,
rear $320: www.fullboreinnovations.com)

3. Sand Tires & Aluminum Wheels

Front: 22/8/10 ITP Sand Star (dual rib) with Douglas Blue Label wheels. These
new front ITP dual rib tires are designed to offer unmatched steering control
and they dominate in the sand. Rear: 23/10/8 (10) Paddle Skat Trak Ultra
Light Drag Race and/or 20/10/10 (10) Paddle Skat Trak Extreme Play with
Douglas Blue Label wheels. (Contact companies for prices; www.itptires.com;
www.skat-trak.com; www.douglaswheel.com)

4. High Performance Suspension

Whether you are a pro motocrosser or weekend warrior, Works shocks for
ATVs deliver maximum performance and durability at an affordable price. Rear:
Mod Quad six inch over chromoly tube swingarm with anodized twin roller
billet bearing carrier. LRD valved rear shock with Eibach spring. Front: Sand
Works +1+2 A-arms, Works Triple Rat shocks. (Triple-rate fronts $360 to
$550, www.worksperfomance.com; rear swingarm kit $72 ,
www.modquad.com)

5. Carburetor and Exhaust

Keihin 34mm PJ carbs, modified Mod Quad billet intakes, VForce reed cages,
CPI big bore out-frame drag pipes and Toomey T-5 in-frame play pipes. CPI
Pipes were built specifically for modified engines and horsepower gains vary
with the mods you have done to your quad. CPI Out-frame drag pipes have a
reputation for being very loud but very effective on the drag strip. (Keihin
carburetor price varies, www.keihin.com; Mod Quad intakes $170,
www.modquad.com; VForce reeds $258, www.mototassinari.com; Toomey T-5
in-frame pipes $600 to $700, www.toomey.com; CPI Out-Frame pipes $550;
www.cpiracing.com)

6. G-Force Adjustable-Width Racing Axle

The G-Force high-performance racing axles give you the choice of increasing
the width two to four inches wider than stock. They are forged from special
chromoly hardened steel with a chromeplated finish. ($199;
www.rockymountainatv.com)

7. IMS/Roll Design Kick-Up Foot Pegs

(Pegs not visible due to out-frame pipes) Roll Design’s mission statement “How
Can We Improve Your Ride Today” says a lot about what the company tries to
accomplish with their products. Designed by one of the premier chassis
builders in the ATV industry, these pegs will make your ride better and safer.
Its that simple. ($205; www.imsproducts.com)

8. Chassis and Cosmetics

2004 Yamaha Banshee frame with lime green and neon yellow faded pearl
powder coat. Custom-made Cascade seat cover with added foam padding
and ribbed non-skid insert. (seat cover $80 to $120; www.cascade
-innovations.com)

9. Trail Tech ATV Big Bar Logo Clamp with Trail Tech X-Bars

Trail Tech X-Bars have a custom bend for a perfectt fit on your quad. They are
designed to be ultra strong, reduce vibration, and are made from heat
-treated 7075 aluminum. ($120; www.trailtech.net)

10. Miscellaneous Bling

Most every nut, bolt, and miscellaneous part on this ride has been either
chromed, powder coated, and/or polished. It has many added billet
accessories included but not limited to: front bumper, rear grab bar, gas cap,
wheel knock-offs, inline cooler, clutch case cover, stator case cover, etc.

[YOURADHERE]

Nice...but not my vision of a perfect duner.

[SWRWIZ1]

change the pipes and with the correct ridder that bike will go anywhere....what is the perect duner?

[QuickSand]

Banshees are the perfect sand toy. Looks like a badass dune machine to me! That article was a good read too!

[SWRWIZ1]

that motor went down the road not long after the pics anyway......lol

[SHOWTIME]

swrwiz1, what magazine was that in? was it atv rider?

[SWRWIZ1]

Quad, Febuary 06'

[Autophysn]

still a kick ass quad IMO.......Better than I will ever have LOL!

[SWRWIZ1]

Auto, thanks for the kind words, but kick ass to everyone is different. To me kick ass is alot different that what i have to be honest.

[805_450R]

Ya there right bout them CPI OOFs there super loud ear spiltting i dont know how i dont get a headache when i ride the drag bike. But the banshee will always be the perfect dune machine