8-ball Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 I'm just worried that when i finally get my money saved up to get one, that im going to get SCREWED big time. so what are usual prices? from what i have looked at so far, 3k should get me a nice running Banshee right? sorry im still a little excited, b/c my car is being taken care of, so now i can work on my dream of getting a banshee,......I just really need advice on getting one and what i should look for (id sortov like to build one but i figured id lose a lot of money) Quote
theshee Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 When you find one, kick it over and see that is starts in 3-4 kicks, get a compression tester if you can get your hands on one, check out the suspention/ ball joints, just look over the basic things on it. Look for bent shit, make sure it shifts through all 6 gears... Just look it over and make sure it has not been abused too bad. :thumbsup: Quote
Mullet Man Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 i can think of 3 for sale in my area all for $2K-2,500 very nice ones too. your location will somewhat play a role on pricing. Quote
8-ball Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Posted February 1, 2007 thats sortov my problem...I live in a small town with nothing happening (plenty of land and places to ride) But if i want a banshee I'll end up having it shipped to me i know of 3 banshees around this area (and trust me they are not up for sale anytime soon) and my friend that got his has been looking for a couple of years and finally got a blown up one to rebuild ( he also has a frame hubs radiator gas tanks and a few other extra things from where he gave up and started building (good shape think i should try and talk him out of them and if so what price? i think its 2001) Quote
fastrthnu Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 When you find one, kick it over and see that is starts in 3-4 kicks, get a compression tester if you can get your hands on one, check out the suspention/ ball joints, just look over the basic things on it. Look for bent shit, make sure it shifts through all 6 gears... Just look it over and make sure it has not been abused too bad. :thumbsup: I build`t my recent one for about $2400-2500. frame to finish 85% stock. the only parts I got screwed on where all from the same seller on ebay (minkia38) ,.. carbs, coil, and a rear hub. So it wont cost you much more. You can spend between 2-3000 and get a good bike. Quote
Mullet Man Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 (edited) screw shipping, there are so many Banshees all over this country, all you have to do is look for them. (might need to dig a little but they ARE out there!) "have money, will travel!" put your location in your profile so if people see this and they are local with one for sale, they might offer it up. Edited February 1, 2007 by Mullet Man Quote
8-ball Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Posted February 1, 2007 it will be late this year or early next year before i get the money. i'll start work in march when i turn 16 unless i find something sooner. (no im not some kid just wishing and dreaming im really working towards it and im about to sell some stuff) I'll cut grass in the summer also. but do should i keep building one an option? like my friend was until he found a whole one? and should i offer for his frame ive seen it it's in great shape Quote
fastrthnu Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 they are simple to build and you have the guidance of the hq and many other sources if you need help. plus youll have something to work on over time,. you wont have to save up so much for part by part, and you said you wanted to build you dream bike, which to me would be my own custom creation built for myself. Plus youll have more respect for it and take good care of when its all done. I bought my first one when I was 15 mowing grass just the same,. but I beat the shit out of it and it ended up getting stolen. Quote
Mullet Man Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 shit, you're in MO. i could put you in touch with the 3 i know of for sale, around the STL area Quote
Animalman294 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 Yeah, $2-3000 should get you a pretty nice machine........................ :thumbsup: And welcome to the addiction, or money pit, depending on if you are a half full or half empty glass kinda person..... :yelrotflmao: Quote
8-ball Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Posted February 1, 2007 OUCH! ok im going to start looking for extra work I'd possibly make the trip 2 1/2 hours "i think" but only if i had planty of pics to make sure its good....... TIME FOR A JOB lol and my friend is a mechanic and even though he is my age he has read so much about banshees that I'll probably learn from him a lot (he is probably on this sight ill ask him) SO building is worth it? but the frame is around 800 itself isnt it? and his frame has nothing on it but a set of hubs and tires Quote
smokin 2 stroke Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 i would just looks around find good deals take ur time.i was wanting a shee for alomost 3 yrs until i finally saved up 2500 and got with a full trinity motor. new plastic. bars evrything guy had liek 4 bikes in his gargae he was profesional stunt rider so he says Quote
man27 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 I'm just worried that when i finally get my money saved up to get one, that im going to get SCREWED big time. so what are usual prices? from what i have looked at so far, 3k should get me a nice running Banshee right? sorry im still a little excited, b/c my car is being taken care of, so now i can work on my dream of getting a banshee,......I just really need advice on getting one and what i should look for (id sortov like to build one but i figured id lose a lot of money) Hello 8 ball glad to see another missouri rider on the hq. It's hard to find a good banshee from around our area and it's even harder to find one thats under 3 grand I had to drive to carbondale IL to find mine because it was the only one left out of 6 I called about so if you find one thats in good condition for under 3 grand you better buy it good luck and when you buy one send a shout out on the hq and we will go riding at st joe!!!! :beer: Quote
8-ball Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Posted February 1, 2007 (edited) Hello 8 ball glad to see another missouri rider on the hq. It's hard to find a good banshee from around our area and it's even harder to find one thats under 3 grand I had to drive to carbondale IL to find mine because it was the only one left out of 6 I called about so if you find one thats in good condition for under 3 grand you better buy it good luck and when you buy one send a shout out on the hq and we will go riding at st joe!!!! :beer: Iv'e heard of st joe but never have been (and we hunt in doniphin) it's nice to see someone from my area on here Edited February 1, 2007 by 8-ball Quote
man27 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 Iv'e heard of st joe but never have been (and we hunt in doniphin) it's nice to see someone from my area on here Where do you hunt at and what type of hunting do you do. :biggrin: Quote
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