rgdrum Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 I posted a wanted ad on craigslist for a banshee project. Someone replied and I have been e-mailing him for the past couple days. He has a 1997 shee it is mostly a complete roller but the mounts where the rear shock connect are broken (not an issue, my brother is a professional welder) it is also missing the tank and radiator shrouds, the coolant hoses, motor mounts and some wiring. Hes also going to throw in a motor that has some porting and the case is powder coated. He says that the engine came out of a drag bike that his dad bought but they never ran it and they dont know if it runs. Im not too worried if it runs because I am a semi-pro engine mechanic. He is asking $500 for eveything. I have to drive about an hour to pick all the stuff up. Is this a good deal?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYUK Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 I posted a wanted ad on craigslist for a banshee project. Someone replied and I have been e-mailing him for the past couple days. He has a 1997 shee it is mostly a complete roller but the mounts where the rear shock connect are broken (not an issue, my brother is a professional welder) it is also missing the tank and radiator shrouds, the coolant hoses, motor mounts and some wiring. Hes also going to throw in a motor that has some porting and the case is powder coated. He says that the engine came out of a drag bike that his dad bought but they never ran it and they dont know if it runs. Im not too worried if it runs because I am a semi-pro engine mechanic. He is asking $500 for eveything. I have to drive about an hour to pick all the stuff up. Is this a good deal?? sounds decent, i have a few frames and all the missing stuff, harness, motor mounts, hoses ect. pm me if you need parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgdrum Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 sounds decent, i have a few frames and all the missing stuff, harness, motor mounts, hoses ect. pm me if you need parts. Thanks man I will definitely be messaging you if I end up getting it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xX JAMMER Xx Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 i bought my project for 500 bucks. but it was a complete bike beat to hell and back. i did top end rebuild, clutch, all new bushings bearings, pipes, chain, sprocket. basically everything needed replaced but it was a completely bone stock banshee. i already have about 2500 total invested into the bike, but its built the way i want it to be. just saying some projects you really need to think about what all you need and what its going to cost you. IMO i would just buy a bike that needs a fresh top end for around 1000-1500 dollar range and start from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgdrum Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 i bought my project for 500 bucks. but it was a complete bike beat to hell and back. i did top end rebuild, clutch, all new bushings bearings, pipes, chain, sprocket. basically everything needed replaced but it was a completely bone stock banshee. i already have about 2500 total invested into the bike, but its built the way i want it to be. just saying some projects you really need to think about what all you need and what its going to cost you. IMO i would just buy a bike that needs a fresh top end for around 1000-1500 dollar range and start from there Ya, thats the issue is that I already have my banshee built how I want it I was just going to buy another for friends to ride or to sell and make a little cash. I also wrecked my shee 3 weeks ago and Im still putting it back together (45 mph blindsided a wall at night). and my brother shattered his stator on his so his is getting put back together, I have no room in my garage!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xX JAMMER Xx Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 yeah the only way i would really buy is to use it for parts. dont get me wrong i had a great time building mine, but you really start forking out some cash. realistically i could of just done the top end rebuild and had a beater banshee for 800 bucks, but i couldnt just stop there lol. i bought a freshly rebuilt bone stock blaster for 600 bucks. thats the best way to go as far as buying a bike for your friends to ride. lol and they are fun as hell too haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toytech Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 I posted a wanted ad on craigslist for a banshee project. Someone replied and I have been e-mailing him for the past couple days. He has a 1997 shee it is mostly a complete roller but the mounts where the rear shock connect are broken (not an issue, my brother is a professional welder) it is also missing the tank and radiator shrouds, the coolant hoses, motor mounts and some wiring. Hes also going to throw in a motor that has some porting and the case is powder coated. He says that the engine came out of a drag bike that his dad bought but they never ran it and they dont know if it runs. Im not too worried if it runs because I am a semi-pro engine mechanic. He is asking $500 for eveything. I have to drive about an hour to pick all the stuff up. Is this a good deal?? sounds like a deal to me I'd buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xX JAMMER Xx Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 i would buy and part it out. No way i would ever do another rebuild project though. you could prolly make enough to buy a good running cheap bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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