Advise on purchase

[Rondizzy]

I was offered a frame that has some damage in the front bumper area and the top where the stem is held, a arm set, stem, and the tank for 80 bucks... is it worth it? Also I am 6'4 and 280 am I wasting my time wanting to build one? I would be starting from scratch but have the people, tools, an aptitude to be able to go this route. When I asked about frame he said it would be good for an drag bike and really wanting to know if it is worth a 2 hour drive to see/pick it up. I am hoping to build/get one on the cheap/barter. All suggestion are welcomed and reside in KS right now.

[dave5.0]

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[Man-O-Steele]

I wouldn't personally put in all that time, effort and money into a bent frame. I see frames on here all the time for $100.

[Rondizzy]

I did not ask but being in KS prob not. On EB they seem to go 200 and up.

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Edited September 12, 2012 by Rondizzy

[Rustynail]

I was offered a frame that has some damage in the front bumper area and the top where the stem is held, a arm set, stem, and the tank for 80 bucks... is it worth it? Also I am 6'4 and 280 am I wasting my time wanting to build one? I would be starting from scratch but have the people, tools, an aptitude to be able to go this route. When I asked about frame he said it would be good for an drag bike and really wanting to know if it is worth a 2 hour drive to see/pick it up. I am hoping to build/get one on the cheap/barter. All suggestion are welcomed and reside in KS right now.

 

Where in Kansas are you located?

[Rondizzy]

Junction City

Where in Kansas are you located?

[Starwriter]

Buying all the rest of the parts a piece at a time with shipping, is going to cost you twice as much as you can buy a built running Banshee for. You can buy a running Banshee with $5,000 worth of aftermarket parts for $2,500 with a title.

[Rondizzy]

I guess I need to start selling some stuff.

 

Buying all the rest of the parts a piece at a time with shipping, is going to cost you twice as much as you can buy a built running Banshee for. You can buy a running Banshee with $5,000 worth of aftermarket parts for $2,500 with a title.

[hoppedupandcutdown]

Are you wanting a drag banshee, or what? I'm in Junction and got an old Banshee that needs some work that I should sell.Can't decide.

[Rondizzy]

Are you wanting a drag banshee, or what? I'm in Junction and got an old Banshee that needs some work that I should sell.Can't decide.

 

I am just looking for a dirt cheap, plain jane Banshee to start out with. Running would be a plus. Owning one is better than dreaming about having the best around. Tried pm'ing you with no response.

[troyzstang]

I also agree that building will cost more. I tried it and learned my lesson. Started with a rough looking bike that I thought was a steal ( $ 1,150) By the time I got done with the build I spent another $2,800.

 

Good luck though.

 

 

Troy

[Bad one ton]

X2

 

 

TON!

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[Man-O-Steele]

personally id rather get a beater and rebuild the bike. then you make the bike "yours". for me most of the fun is building it and making your own not someone else's junk.

[WINDYCITYJOHN400]

Starting from scratch will cost you 4 times as much for sure. That's just for a basic bike build. I'd start with a runner and mod it from there. It's way cheaper.

[hoppedupandcutdown]

I am just looking for a dirt cheap, plain jane Banshee to start out with. Running would be a plus. Owning one is better than dreaming about having the best around. Tried pm'ing you with no response.

I see no notification of any PM from you.