WINDYCITYJOHN400 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Well thats like saying you have thousands in the bike because your counting all the money spent on fuel for the past 10 years. The "amount" you list you have "into" a bike only includes the parts you see sitting in front of you. NOT two previous sets of tierods you bent and replaced or all your past rebuilds. And a bike is only worth what it would sell for on the open market. We put WAY MORE money into bikes than anyone would give us.I have a machine that (if you tried to copy and bought all parts new) would be close to $20,000. I think I have around 12-15 of my money into it. (Its on par with a Cascade type build paint/polish/power and plating With full chromoly frame and custom Stellar swingarm) but I would be hard pressed to find anyone to pay more than $6000 for it. Your bike is VERY basic as far as parts and mods. My wife's bike has way more done and makes more power. We get the point that you spent a shit ton to get to this point and now your happy to be a front runner in your group. But I don't list the thousands I wasted with Trinity as part of my bike costs. Your bike would be lucky to fetch $3000-$3500 on the open market. So you can see why people are taking your $20, 000 statement and putting it under a microscope. Keep the focus on your current happiness rather than the cost of the path to get there. NONE of us like to think about what we really have into these toys. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINDYCITYJOHN400 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 How do you only have 7k in that bike? You must have gotten some pretty wicked deals on used stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2otoofast4u Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 He traded many sexual favors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free yellow banshee Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I added up eBay purchases and CL buys and I'm at about 5,200. Stock stroke, ported cylinders, 4f4's stock carbs, pro design cool head, cfm oversized radiator, temp guage, boss intake, t5's full flights +2 +1, works dual rate fronts, stock rear shock, and polished rims with irazors. It was a complete pos when I got it. Oddly enough it was all the small shit that added up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINDYCITYJOHN400 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Nothing I have was used, besides front wheels. Real rough numbers - LT Elkas - $1400 Lonestar Hubs - $240 Aluminum Radiator - $70 Shearer raw pipes - $500 Custom foot pegs - $150 Mikuni 41's with intakes/deep bowls and long filters - $750 JJ&A Axle - $650 JJ&A carrier - $180 Aluminum side covers - $500 Crank - $550-$1000 (depending on style) K&T DM top end - $2650 Cases -$200 K&T DM case work - $675 That's over $8700 already and I didn't include chain, sprockets, cables, paint, powder, CUSTOM FRAME, CUSTOM A-arms, CUSTOM SWINGARM, seat, CDI Stator, flywheel, bars, levers, throttle, grips, Tranny ,or even anything for the clutch side ( hub pressure plate, basket, clutch pancake bearing) Tires, aluminum tank.......the odds and ends can kill a budget. I would have guessed you had $12,000 minimum. (And your bike at least LOOKS like you spent high dollar on it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juss11 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) Well thats like saying you have thousands in the bike because your counting all the money spent on fuel for the past 10 years. The "amount" you list you have "into" a bike only includes the parts you see sitting in front of you. NOT two previous sets of tierods you bent and replaced or all your past rebuilds. And a bike is only worth what it would sell for on the open market. We put WAY MORE money into bikes than anyone would give us.I have a machine that (if you tried to copy and bought all parts new) would be close to $20,000. I think I have around 12-15 of my money into it. (Its on par with a Cascade type build paint/polish/power and plating With full chromoly frame and custom Stellar swingarm) but I would be hard pressed to find anyone to pay more than $6000 for it. Your bike is VERY basic as far as parts and mods. My wife's bike has way more done and makes more power. We get the point that you spent a shit ton to get to this point and now your happy to be a front runner in your group. But I don't list the thousands I wasted with Trinity as part of my bike costs. Your bike would be lucky to fetch $3000-$3500 on the open market. So you can see why people are taking your $20, 000 statement and putting it under a microscope. Keep the focus on your current happiness rather than the cost of the path to get there. NONE of us like to think about what we really have into these toys. LOL This is true.. I took my little girl out yesterday so she could ride her TRX90. This guy pull up on a 2000 Banshee with Full Elca shocks,roll desighn A-Arms. T5 exhaust, cool head, PWK35 carbs K&N pods, you name it it had it. This Banshee was just rebuilt from ground up, even frame was PC. Guy told me he just bought it for 2K. I was like jeez what a smoking deal! Edited September 17, 2013 by Juss11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phelps Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 less than 7k invested http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u337/800phelps/photobucket-38175-1331408001501.jpg less than 9k invested http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u337/800phelps/parts030.jpg less than 4k invested http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u337/800phelps/photobucket-2407-1323575833817.jpg less than 5k invested http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u337/800phelps/partsfs012.jpg can you see why guys are giving you shit about the 9k claim? i can buy your bike with very similar mods for 1,500-2k all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fappy'97 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Phelps. IMG codes. Use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phelps Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 i didn't want to make a post that was a mile long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WINDYCITYJOHN400 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 John, thanks for ruining my night. I really didn't need you to actually remind me how much I actually have into it. You're guess is damn close. Well I have no idea what the Frame, A-arms and Swing arm cost you. But honestly I figured with all those custom made items, plus powder coat you were closer to $15,000 But at that rate...what's a couple 2 or 3 spare thousand? (Heck drop another $1400 in there somewhere for a full Hinson 8 plate and lock-up.) Plus I thought I remember you buying a few different sets of custom painted plastics that aren't even on the bike......... I'm sure you don't wanna focus on those investments. Think what you would have into yours if you bought new Fullbores and paid for custom paint/air brushing! Then call up Cascade and throw the $2000 bling factory at it! All to go fast down a fire road and be seen by the 2-3 guys your riding with. (Still cheaper than owning a fucking boat!.....or WORSE JetSki/Wave Runners!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phelps Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 that's because steven gets ripped off on everything he buys lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINDYCITYJOHN400 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 that's because steven gets ripped off on everything he buys lol That's just because he likes your paint work. Doesn't everyone have a set of Phelps Plastics? I know I have a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadbeat Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 That's just because he likes your paint work. Doesn't everyone have a set of Phelps Plastics? I know I have a set. post a pic of your bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINDYCITYJOHN400 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 post a pic of your bike Why is this now the banshee pics thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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