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Originally Posted by 369DuneBunny i really think it depends on the cash flow and commitment.
a guy i used to ride with decided to build a banshee from the ground up. he doesn't regret the time and money (6,500) he put into it because he's always saying " I have exactly what i want with no junk spare parts lying around "
the only things i recommend, but it will cost you more money, is to powdercoat the frame first if you ever plan on doing it. if you're the kind of guy that wants your stuff powdercoated do it all in one fell swoop before you start wrenching. you get a better deal that way. arms, hubs, whatev.....
and make sure the aftermarket parts are EXACTLY what you want. don't get works shocks if you really want elkas or don't buy a stock jug just cuz it's cheap when you want a 240 airsal. it's gonna take more money and more time. but in the long run you are gonna have a bike you love that you will most likely keep around for a long time to come even when you're done riding it alot because it's a keepsake.... not just a toy.
and someone else said this too.... hydro brakes !!! lol.... |
yea thats another reason why I'd like a ground up project build, so I wouldnt have a bunch of stock parts layin around everywhere, I got a whole building full of stuff already.
and yea I got the brakes covered. I'd planed on using banshee front spindles, hubs and brakes and some steel braided brake lines. I'd say it's prolly cost around $100 to $150 for all the stuff I'd need If I got it off ebay. and the rear I'd prolly just find a new model stock blaster hydraulic brake setup. but it would be real nice if I could get a 250r rear brake to work out, not sure if it would though idk.
and yea I'd deffinatly get alot of stuff powdercoated. we found a place around here that does a nice job and pretty cheap too. heres a pic of my brothers banshee after he got the frame and swingarm powdercoated from this place. it was only like $120 and included sandblasting the frame also. and he even got it done the next day