Yamaha Banshee Plastics OEM vs Maier vs eBay and Amazon - Full Comparison 

ALL LINKS TO PLASTICS ARE IN DESCRIPTION 🤘🤘🤘This is a comparison I've wanted to do for a long time. I compared OEM Yamaha plastics for the Yamaha Banshee with Maier, UFO and eBay or Amazon brand plastics. What are your experiences with aftermarket fenders? Please like the video and consider subscribing if you enjoyed the video or it helped you out! You ROCK! 🤘

Love the videos keep it up! Your 250r is what convinced me to do a ground up dream build on a 250r keep up the great work!

Perfect timing, this road trip has been really boring

Just amazing how you put your videos together. Most people don’t know how much work is involved to create this content.

those oem plastics are the 06 se ones,they look great in the sun!

This was a lot of work on your part to put all this information out there. Much appreciated Mike! Cant wait for the Voodo Banshee. Looks like 22k views in like 16hrs. Great content!

Thanks for all the info! Good job!

I commented on video 4 about using the 06 OEM plastics it looks like that’s what you got, that subtle flake in them looks great! Mine got stolen and I miss it all the time! The eBay/Amazon ones look weird like the front fender angles aren’t even right! Great video mike, this is exactly why I always comment about your perfect attention to details! Now lemme see that motor build up! 😂

Amazing video ! Great job as always 👏👍

You are one of the RU-vidrs to whom I stop doing something to see their complete videos haha👽⚡⚡

Great video Michael as always can't wait to see the buid on this

I absolutely love this shirt, you did a great job with the design. The material feels great and I also like you went with a simple design. I always think simple is better than something wild and crazy. Anyways bro you did a great job and I'm excited for your next giveaway. I also wanted to let you know the Banshee videos are coming along nicely, GREAT JOB BRO!

Great comparison video🤘

My shirt just came in! Love the content and the merch brotha. Keep it up

Acerbis has always been good to me for dirt bike plastics I ordered a set for my 2022 KTM 85 and they came packaged so well it took me almost 30 minutes to just unwrap them and they came with a reusable bag for your old set to go into. Fitting was perfect, I didn’t have to mess with anything it worked perfectly out of the box.

Another awesome vid bro, keep em coming 🤟🏻🤟🏻

I love your videos keep up the good work !!!

Love the vids Mike! By any chance could you do a tutorial on how you painted the gas tank for the banshee?

I love the OEM ones plus what's nice is you can buy yamaha badges to rivet where the warning labels are and it makes them look so clean

Man those OEM plastics look good 👍 pumped on the progress your making brother🤘🤙

Thanks for this video! I am looking for some new ones for my banshee. I have the maiers currently and think I will stick with them. Also if you piece out the plastics on Amazon they seem to be comparable to OEM price. Also excited for the Voodoo build! Thanks man!

What’s up man you inspire me to build quads keep up the good work 🤘🏻

Great video you are doing a great job it’s coming along

I don’t know what it is but the older I get the more I actually like the factory type warning labels and for the most part graphics , or graphics from the older banshee’s . I was thinking about going retro on mine and do the same 87 color scheme ish . Kinda liking the red and whit with red frame . Great videos as always , order up sone Vito’s so we can see how they fit . I was interested in those since they claim they are OEM replicas or whatever lol

You always very good stuff . Preciate you

love your channel

Bro this is insane u have inspired me to ride I got a Yamaha 350 Raptor

That Tusk lift looks sweet - I might have to order one

I wish OEM plastics were still available for the old QuadRacers. I've got no need to buy them, but it'd be nice for someone who has the money and need for them to have the option. Made in Japan OEM plastics ALWAYS fit well, unless one's tabs/mounts/frame are bent. Newer Maier fenders are better then their older stuff, but I never liked their Zilla front fender being 2 pieces, or their Zilla hood. I understand that the huge front fender needs to be 2 piece for manufacturing ease, but I never understood the hood difference. It looks a little goofy. If I were to buy one, I'd either cut the top lateral fin, so it would look like an OEM, or cut all the fins off and attach a fine mesh to it. Racer look. Here's a fun fact! Maier used to make a race molded, not cut, MOLDED front fender for the Zilla, but stopped some time before 1995. I've seen ONE, and I've seen MANY Zillas. I also wish they would offer their plastic in the wacky colors of the 90s. I've seen green, lite blue, purple, and pink Zillas! Maier also used to make plastic for the Banshee to make it look like a raptor! They still make the fronts but no rears, so what's da point. I think you don't like the warning decals because they are too contrasty! White and black with orange. The BEST warnings are on old OEM Honda plastic. They are molded right in there, so they are still there, but ya don't SEE them, body color, no contrast! Second place goes to 1988 and older Suzukis. The warning stickers were black lettering on body color backgrounds! Very nice! I like my stitched OEM fenders. No, they are not stitched with 1/4 inch holes, drilled an inch apart, stitched with zip ties. They use a secret method I'm pretty sure my Dad was the first to use on plastic. Anyway, I'm not gonna replace or cut them. They give my rig most of his character. Just like my blue steel nerf bars! All my Zilla's small dents, scratches, repairs, stitching, etc, on it have stories. With my Zilla, the stories usually end long ago with my Dad using it to break someone's heart or hurt their feelings! I was gonna restore it, but then I'd be really afraid of getting my perfect machine dirty, a twig on the trail scratching the plastic, etc. Also, it'd be just another restored Zilla. There are so few in good original condition these days. Another thing, I'd loose the markings from the stories!

i have a banshee too and watching these video make me want to fix it up!

Here's a drinking game: every time Michael says something dirty, take a drink

Mint. I'm first Mike love the quality you put out there,

No warning label indentations and more rigid fender connections is the way to go, imo. Maier. Plus a near-guaranteed fitment. Awesome video, Michael! 👍Wouldn't go for weight reduction on this part. The weightloss is mainly gained elsewhere.

If I ever bought new plastics for my YFZ’s I’d definitely go with OEM. I definitely agree with you though the warning labels just need to be stickers. I think now on newer machines they are stickers I believe.. a product I’d recommend to keep plastics in great condition and I live by it is SC-1 it’s a great product and has kept my plastics in amazing condition for being an 06. I’m sure you have used it before.

Well done,didn't know (Mayer plastics) more into Dirtbikes& Plastics.... OEMAcerbis,OEM UFO,but RT-Tech makes very good Aftermarket Plastic Kits Color Matching and Fit! Have an RAD weekend

Good job bro I completely agree with you on the ratings

Great comparison. I'm doing a 100% restoration on a 2001 Raptor 660 myself. I actually bought the last set of blue OEM plastics from Yamaha after they discontinued them. OEM is always gonna be the best choice for fit and quality. My Raptor came with the Maiers on it when I bought it & personally I just think the Maiers for a Raptor 660 look like shit😂.

Gonna look sick bro cant wait to see at the end how much weight she loses gonna be impressive no matter wot keep up the amazing work

OEM always rules and MAIER varies. I have the wonderful gift of finding Honda ATC plastic. OEM fits absolutely perfect but is near impossible to find. If you do find some for the 250R or 350X, the rear fenders run >2500$ or >700$ for a front, find a NOS seat and you'll pay 800$ or more. The MAIER stuff is okay but every model is different, some fit great, some fit lousy. There are also guys making them out of fiberglass and some guys do a nice job with multiple layers. The fit and finish is "OK" but others are the thinnest shittiest fiberglass fenders you've ever seen, like homemade go cart bad...

Awesome vid and edits and filming and shop and toys and products and knowledge

I love the oem blue like you had and the old school yellow with black graphics but it seems a lot of people are doing the yellow lately.

Great video! The maier plastics have some more flaws than you point out. The front fender doesn’t have the oem lock tab s if you buy race cut. And the tank shroud, and radiator cover, doesn’t have oem tabs either and the grill shell looks like hell

Imagine bolting up all those then unbolting up all those just to make this vid…your king and nobody can dethrone you😂

Great vid. Wish I could post pic. I have a full vitos set. They fit perfectly except for the front fender bolt, where u had to stretch the fender closer towards the lower front fender brackets. My vitos had to be pushed alot too. But when they bolted up, u would think their oem. No twists, bends, creases. I later unbolted them and rhey didn't spring out. I think when they sit for awhile, not bolted up to anything, they sag and slowly twist over time. But they come out of it, and fit sweet. I did have to elongate rear fender lower frame mounts, not the heel guard one. Vitos feel strong and sturdy just like oem. Yes I have oem too lmao. Only difference is the rivet head size underneath the plastics and that's it!!!!!

I have maier plastics for my Honda trx 400 2001 and I don't have any complaints about. I also have a Dakar fuel tank that I think is larger and makes the plastics don't feet very well. Keep Tha good work on banshee 👍

Ya know the one reason I prefer the warning labels to be either raised, indented or exactly like oem is that when your restoring a classic machine you want as close to oem as possible. Stickers won’t cut it in that department. As far as a rider quality machine that your going to slap graphics and sponsor logos all over than obviously a sticker is 100% hands down best. I hope you return the Amazon eBay plastics, I think on another machine that’s not going to be on a RU-vid channel you can make them work for sure

I'll get OEM. Thanks dude!

I’ve had full bore and laker. Both fit great. Just FYI for anyone watching.

You're lucky (or not, depending on how you look at it) you even got bolt holes in your Maier plastics. My Honda 200x Maier front and rear fenders both did not come pre-drilled at all. That could be good or bad but I am VERY bad at trying to line things up and drill my own!

Kind of unrelated but mike you inspired me to get my build going just trying to get some opinions my bike has an Athena 400cc bb kit with fmf fattys but I want to also build a trail bike I was heavily considering going to an alpha cub setup with shearers and going long travel $$$ 😭 I already have 30mm lectrons so I’m good in that dept. what you guys think? Should I go LT or save my money for the cub or just full send. Btw I love the content keep the quads alive especially 2 strokes 💎

Oem banshee plastics are a must and also they have the Yamaha emblem on the front fender 💯 just a side note

Yu Ben the goat but now yu a Hero for the banshee Community 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

I used a set of Vito’s plastics on my banshee build and it was very similar to your eBay plastics. Very bad fitment the first time mounting them up. I figured it was from being in the box for a long time. It did get better after they were mounted for a bit. The next time I removed and installed them it wasn’t as hard to install.

As far as plastics go you are correct about UFO now only making plastic for dirt bikes. They make Replica plastics for older machines you can either buy in a set or a piece at a time. Sadly it seems the oldest they go is 1986 so they don't offer plastic for my YZ 465. Maier on the other hand is the only plastic maker who does make fenders and side number plates for the 465 but they only offer white or yellow. If you want to do something more wild color wise like me you'll have to paint your plastic. The other plastic makers I know of personally other than Maier and UFO are Acerbis and Cycra, but again they only make dirt bike plastic. Most of Acerbis' stuff is universal and Cycra only seems to make plastic for much newer bikes.

U done the right thing oem is the way to go

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this but I’ve seen people fix those white stress marks in plastics by using a heat gun. Thanks for putting out such great build videos. Cheers from Canada.

Pop the rivets out and put your own custom plates where the warnings are

Bahahahhahahaha that’s what she said😂😂😂😂bro you are classic! This is by far my favorite RU-vid channel

I love this Mike! It’s not bashing a company, it’s saving people from wasting money putting on parts/plastics on a machine they worked hard on. You’ve put out great comparisons your entire RU-vid career; so no shocker on this end👍

Hey mike have you ever done a video on a banshee transmission? Like if the gears are bad or not kinda deal?

I have a 2021 Honda trx250x and my plastics also are black with metal flakes in it. I believe that it looks good with the magenta color

OEM is always going to be the best by far.. it’s getting harder and harder to find OEM also

Hi , I have a 93 banshee and it has an Athena 65mm original carburettor pilot 32.5 main jet 310 flaper v4, my problem is that when you get on the banshee the right pipe is colder than the other. I did the comparison and it is 150psi on both sides, but the leak depression test goes down slowly, what would be the problem,

Banshee is a dream quad 1000%.

Would you recommend the Vito plastics? I have a 1992 I want to restore they seem to have it even the teal color.

Hey man, do you know stuff about a 300ex? Like would an exhaust for a crf230 or crf150 fit on said 300ex? Are the head pipes any bigger?

What size bolt is required for the front fender mounting bracket?

Yo man thank for the help bro I had Suzuki 400 ltz it’s bad ass show piece needed help with engine but she runs very fast I was gone-2- send pictures not now

OEM is nice but here in Canada my local Yamaha dealer can't get black front fenders anymore. I'll use what I can.

Hey Michael Sabo! I’ve been loving the videos! Any chance you would sell me those eBay plastics discounted?😂 Your channel inspired me to get a banshee last night, and I’m trying to do a budget build. Thanks for the videos man, you rock!🤘

What are the part numbers for the oem black banshee fender6

The oem black ones are 2006 se ( purple and black) nice combination

Can you still get oem from Rocky Mountain ? Wouldn’t mind ordereing a set to stash but the link just goes to their homepage…body section when you search just has maier only

do you think you could start 4k uploads? itd be easier filming bc the shot would always look good.

How much for the Yamaha dirt bike because that bike is so clean and because I have been saving up for one like that.

Can this work on a Yamaha blaster with modifieing it

I just don’t get how aftermarket is more then OEM… aftermarket is supposed to be a cheap option to OEM.. Everyrhing is backwards nowadays anyway🤷

You make me want to take apart my 400ex and make it look too good to ride!

Granted the eBay plastics bolting holes were nowhere close, the way they packaged the plastics is why they’re so warped so bad because they probably got flattened so many times in shipping

Hi u doing michael ware i need to go to buy the oem banshee plastic if u cant tell me the site the i cant buy the plastic thanks pa u do a good work

I want to build a blaster. How could I get more performance? Do you have any tips, or techniques for porting? I want to make mega fast mega cheap. A carb should cost around 30 to 40 dollars. Mikuni. I'm also thinking of shaving the head.

What kind of car is underneath the tarp

nicee

Fitment is probably from shipping. Especially cramming everything in a small box and having other boxes crushing them in the semi truck

My maier tank guards line up decent to my oem plastics an it seems oem’s are stiffer

I have two Honda ATC 250ES Big Reds , I put Maier plastic on one and am 100% happy with it . My other Big Red I put Chinese eBay plastic on it . Horrible fit ! Holes drilled in the wrong spot , some holes not drilled at all . Side panels tucked under rear fenders instead of outside like oem. I had to trim a few corners to get rear fenders to fit using a hack saw , so I marked the underside with a black marker . I used some brake cleaner on a rag to remove excess black marker ink and the plastic started melting , turned to goo !! Junk !

Can you recommend a vendor to buy banshee frame

Where did you find OEM or are they OEM replicas?

Is there anyway you can do a short video on the full bore fenders kit sometime? Iv seen other videos with the fenders but no good descriptions of them as you would do it Per se… I understand if you can’t tho it’s all good brotha man.

nice

Hey Mike random question. Do you have a headlight mount for a 86-87 250r? I need the headlight guard lol. Random question but figure may aswell see

When I bought my oem plastic Thier was no packing in the box like yours but Thier was the tissue paper on them.

Fullbore plastics are top notch

Is there any reason you haven't started shooting the videos in 4k? Being able to see the builds in glorious 4k quality would be awesome.

On my kfx450r I have a bolt that holds the side lower plastic the bolt is under the seat my issue is it just spins but don't back out I've tried prying up and I turn it and no luck I don't wanna ruin the plastic trying to cut it off because there isn't really any space to get between the 2 any suggestions

Hey lookin to but a 1993 kfx Mojave an it has bad compression where should start on the engine?

I love the that what she said moment

I have a 400ex and the oem plastics are the cheapest witch was weird to find that out.

Hey I live by Philly and I Inherited a 94 cr500 it was my wife’s fathers that passed its been sitting in a shed it’s all there I’ll pay for parts you rebuild on your channel you will get a lot of content with it

No I am