JasonsBanshee Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Just wondering if anyone out there has ever built a Banshee from nothing? I was thinking about buying a good used frame and starting from there. This way I could put what i want on it and build it the way I want it. I think it would ne a nice project. I just don't want to end up paying way more for it then it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hittintrees srh Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Dude, no matter what you do, you'll sure loose money when you build a quad. Weather its from scratch, or if you just modifing an existing bike But if ya want to build one your self, first thing is:buy a "Clymer" shop manual. It'll tell ya the in's and out's of banshee build up's or tear down's. Also make a game plan of what kind of banshee you want to build. That way you dont spend money needlessly. P.S. check out ebay for some good deal. JMTC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 youd be better off buying a roller. youll go broke buying all those little parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odaen Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 even if you find good deals, the shipping on everything will eat your wallet up. like loco said, find a roller. you can get complete motors that need a crank and a topend for 400. Throw a 4mm crank and set of cubs on it and you'll have a screamer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brugal Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 .Bad idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 youd be better off buying a roller. youll go broke buying all those little parts... 410445[/snapback] Little parts aint no shit. I got boxes, bags, you name it with parts in it, just for one bike. I've even managed to lose parts already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlined Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 No, I have never build a bike from nothing, but I have had a bike and turned into nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23champ Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 one thing you have to realize when buildin a banshee, wether it be buildin just the motor or buildin the whole thing, is that you are going to loose your ass come time to sell it. Your typical strong running bike thats got around 9 to 10 grand in it will only be worth about 4500 to 5500 on an average. The cheapest way to go fast, is to buy a bike that is already built. Its kinda takes the fun outta havin a project, but it sure is a lot cheaper in the long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboy Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Just wondering if anyone out there has ever built a Banshee from nothing? i once built a banshee out of actual dogshit, that was a fun project indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La 450 smoka Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 (edited) youd be better off buying a roller. youll go broke buying all those little parts... 410445[/snapback] ....yeah that aint no joke,I just put mine together from scratch and i spent probly 500 bucks on nuts and bolts,and that was about HALF of them!!But I got a helluva deal on the moyor and other parts fron a wrecked bike.I still spent bout 3 grand,on mine,but it is just like I liike it. Edited September 4, 2005 by La 450 smoka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2twin350s Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 i found a 89 that barely ran with a bent frame for 600 bucks. i put a used frame under it, did every bearing etc, went thru the whole bike, rebuilt the top end, it had a new crank in it but only had 89 psi compression, so i was lucky there, it was sitting in a shed for 5 years with mold growing on it, ported it bored 40 over got a pipe off ebay,etc and gave it to my wife, turned out really nice and i had about 2000 bucks in it when done. but i did everything myself except the cylinder work. if you try to go piece by piece you will spend 3 times that money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReDEyE Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 If money is no object and all you really want to do is put one together from the ground up then I say do it. Half the fun, well atleast I think, is making the banshee run the way you want and upgrading it yourself. The other half is enjoying the work you put into it. And adding a few beers into all of that makes it even more fun. Also leaving everyone you ever raced behind you doesnt hurt either! servers them right for getting a craptor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonsBanshee Posted September 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Well the main reason behind this is that I could build it from the ground up and make it just the way I want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 my goal is to build one when i graduate college. hopefully then ill have enough money to do it. if, god forbid, i have more money that i need for a dune shee my ass building a prerunner. cause the only thing better than jumping dunes, is jumping dunes in air conditioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfoxsx Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 i got my 90 as a basket case, in 4 boxes and a rolling frame, needed a crank, top end and rad and chain. paid 200 for the quad and got the rest off ebay for a few hundred bucks, took me a while to get it together and see what odds and ends i neeeded but got there and now she runs like a champ. be sure to get a book if you go this route! it can be done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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