txblueshee Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 I never noticed that walt.. there's a damn 250r next door too... If one of you guys decided to do this or wants pics before hand... I can take all the close up shots/measurements you need... just say the word... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallrat Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Oooooo.... Just so happens I know a once-shee owner turned 400ex turd that some of you may remember. Think he'd notice if his ex was missing a frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallrat Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 (edited) Back-up plan: Ebay Buy me that frame and I'll let you ride the finished product a couple times! Edited April 1, 2006 by Wallrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txblueshee Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 I thought that was expsensive... then I checked service honda... they want 620$ for a frame... and that's 100$ off retail... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattw204 Posted April 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 (edited) you can probably get one off of ebay for about $3-400. i have been looking at frames and it looks like a raptor frame would be more suitable.....maybe....maybe not.it just looked better thena 400ex on paper. i dont really know the measurments though Edited April 2, 2006 by mattw204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 good call walt, i had forgotten about the material differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallrat Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 I've seen 400 frames on exriders for $200. I put a listing in their wanted section for a frame with a damaged rear end. Maybe I'll find somebody that tore a subframe mount or something and get a frame for less than $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txblueshee Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 I'll keep an eye out around here matt... Not many guys run 400's anymore but people are always cracking frames no matter what it is.... I think it could be snapped in half as far up as the footpegs and you'll be ok... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broke Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 It doesn't really need to be Lonestar to me, for the most part I tend to shy away from their stuff. There were many companies that either did or do make them and any one of the will outperform and Banshee chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 I think it could be snapped in half as far up as the footpegs and you'll be ok... 496198[/snapback] ya, thats a good way to go about finding one cheap. It still wouldnt be a cheap swap though. Youd have to pick up lots of honda parts. Arms, brakes, spindles, and what ever else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRI4life Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 you wanna weld a 250r frame to a banshee frame know matter how good your welds look that would be some hack shit. with all the time in cutting, welding,grinding, measuring,and bending you could make a whole new frame. outlaw chassis is the only way but please post pics if anyone does do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRI4life Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 by the way i have a spare banshee frame with the front end cut off.. perfect for this project... cheap$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARE77 Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 This shee has a 250r geometry front end. They replicated the 250r front end from scratch and grafted it to the shee using a jig they made for this purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregVanliew Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 with all the trouble you would go through cutting frames, rewelding them, making sure there lined up properly,and running the risk of messing them up, u can take the 250r/400ex frame you where going to cut in half, and fab up some new motor mounts, plastic mounts (unless you want it to look like a 250r?) and get some 250r parts and put it together like that ofcourse this would prolly cost more but me myself i think this would be easier and safer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallrat Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Both options will have their own difficulties. Is there really any less fab work doing an engine/plastic swap vs. a front end swap? You're still gonna have to line up the engine correctly. Add into that a possible custom exhaust, all honda parts, etc. and ur looking at alot more money! Front end swap u just have to jig everything up straight and replace just the front portion of the bike w/ honda parts. Really I think it would come down to what you have available. If I had a 250r or 400ex roller I'd be up for the engine swap idea. Since I've got all the banshee parts I need and just need a broken EX frame and front end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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