Noob here with some questions

[ProjectX]

So I signed up here finally after doing some looking around, I just sold a Polaris 335 so that I could start a ground up build on a banshee. Question is, is it really worth doing a ground up build or buying one already built and stripping it down? Also, this will be the first time I ever attempt this so any advice or websites that might help would be awesome. Is there also a complete parts guide as to each part that I'll need to complete my ground up build, i'm not looking to build a stocker, I want something that has some good speed to it as well as look nice.

 

I've been looking for frames, is there a year preference that I should look for and does anyone by any chance have one for sale? I hope to be a long term member here so i look forward to hearing everyones advice and seeing some real beauties! thanks for having me here and sorry in advance for my noob questions!

[BellicoseBanshee]

You are much better off dollar wise to find one close to what you want. Or at least a complete, running bike to custom build to suit your needs. I would think it will be very expensive to build one from scratch...

 

It is expensive for me to build and customize a stocker into the duner I want. If I had to do it over, I would find a bike with a cub already done, like the 421 Bansh-eman has for sale... :thumbsup:

 

For Sale

[Animalman294]

Ya, thats the truth about built and not built-up bikes. One drawback is that if its pumped up then someone else has probably already givin' it a good thrashing, but yet all the good parts are on the quad. On the other hand if you build it yourself you know all about the thrashing and can just build it up.

 

Also everyone that builds anything up whether it be a car, truck or quad knows that after you put all the money into parts you never recover what you put into the project. So, it may be cheaper to buy a built bike (as long as it was done right) than to build it yourself...............

 

Just my .02

[LS1Inferno]

Yeah then lost money in building one is the satisfaction of doing it youself and knowing its done right.

[250psd]

I do agree with above posts but if you do trail riding most stock parts will do you fine IMO. If you ride the sand you'll want more of the aftermarket stuff. The stock parts on a Banshee are a dime a dozen on this site and Ebay. A good way to see what you need or are lookin' for is check out sites that sell OEM parts. They usally have microfiche diagrams of every part. Good luck! By the way, if you have any questions do searches, most likely the question has been asked here before. I spend most of my time on here searching old posts.

[xXBlessedWithDeathXx]

what they said except now that i have my banshee i want a second one. one that i would build from scratch. it would take more money then time but it would be the way i want it to the T and not just a good running looking shee. more of a show bike/beater. if its your first i would say get a good running banshee and make it the way you want it if not hope you got a good job and no woman to say NO.

[ProjectX]

I guess I should have added, I won't be riding it any time soon, I'm kind of wanting to take my time and actually learn how to build it up, I've been wanting a project for some time other then my Xterra and I just sold my other quad so that I could use the money towards this new project. I want something that looks flashy but still runs awesome when I want it too. To all the builders on this site and even modifiers, I give you guys/gals props for some of the sickest machines i've seen around, so my hats off to you fellas, I'm looking forward to learning as much as you guys are willing to offer

[2001Stroker]

If you do decide to build your bike from the ground up, here's some websites that I used during my build. Hopefully they can help you out.

 

http://www.durablue.com/products.php

http://lrdperformance.com/live/

http://www.prodesignracing.com/main.htm

http://www.rockymountainatv.com/home.do

http://www.motosport.com/offroad/index.php

http://www.onoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT

http://webforce.nwrain.net/founder/cascade...TORE_DEPT_ID=22

http://www.whiteknuckleracing.com/index.ht...;target=d3.html

http://www.marvinshawshocks.com/

http://www.farmandsandtoys.com/index.asp

http://www.goldenwestcycle.com/

http://www.prm-atv.com/

http://www.ohtonracing.com/bansheeproducts.htm

http://www.bansheedepot.com/products.asp?pg=7

http://www.cpindinc.com/

http://www.burgardcycle.com/index.htm

http://www.directdrivecnc.net/banqcm.html

http://www.pingelonline.com/

http://www.keihincarbs.com/

[BB3]

I built one from the ground up, one thing about it you can say i put the whole bike toghter my self and not have to worry about some one saying hey isn't that so and so's old bike?

 

But if you can find a bike the way you are wanting one then go for it if you have the $ for it.

But myself i would rather build it, i have done 2 bike's this year from the ground up my girl's yfz and my banshee and it has been awesome doing it.

 

Good luck on what ever you decide to do you will be happy either way.

[Bansh-eman]

Ground up builds are going to cost you alot more! Depending on what kind of bike your looking at building will determine the price but i spent around 18k total on everything (includng the cost of the bike) I am getting to ride it for the first time this week end since my new build. After that I am going to be selling it, and my trailer. If your interested hit me up i am in San Diego. the link in the 2nd post is my bike i'm selling

[ProjectX]

Ground up builds are going to cost you alot more! Depending on what kind of bike your looking at building will determine the price but i spent around 18k total on everything (includng the cost of the bike) I am getting to ride it for the first time this week end since my new build. After that I am going to be selling it, and my trailer. If your interested hit me up i am in San Diego. the link in the 2nd post is my bike i'm selling

 

 

as awesome as that would be, i don't have the full funds for a full bike right now, right now i have $1100 from the previous sale of my other quad, so that should atleast get me the frame and a few other things with it, i want to take my time and do something that will have my touch 100%, i think it'll be neat telling people i built such and such from the ground up, the long run cost isn't a big deal as i'm not planning on building up a sick banshee and then selling it, i plan to sport it and what not, so the extra cost doesn't bother me because i know i'll be the one abusing it

[rubberneck]

I just rebuilt my bike from the ground up and yeah, it cost a whole hell of a lot more than buying one, but I wanted to do it, so I did. My advice would be not to buy a frame and pieces, but look for a thrashed or pretty worn but complete bike. First off you will learn a lot about the workings while taking it apart, and you can take detailed pics while together to help with reassembly. Second, a lot of the little shit is what will nickle and dime you to death. Even if you have to clean or polish or chrome a lot of the stuff thats on there, at least you dont have to go out and find it first. You can find a thrasher for what you have if you look hard enough.

[ProjectX]

I just rebuilt my bike from the ground up and yeah, it cost a whole hell of a lot more than buying one, but I wanted to do it, so I did. My advice would be not to buy a frame and pieces, but look for a thrashed or pretty worn but complete bike. First off you will learn a lot about the workings while taking it apart, and you can take detailed pics while together to help with reassembly. Second, a lot of the little shit is what will nickle and dime you to death. Even if you have to clean or polish or chrome a lot of the stuff thats on there, at least you dont have to go out and find it first. You can find a thrasher for what you have if you look hard enough.

 

 

 

see that's kind of what I was thinking, in one sense, if I did it all brand new pieces then it'd be a brand spankin' new shee which wouldn't be such a bad idea, but the part that makes me a bit nervous is the little parts that I wouldn't know about and forget to have put on that would get me in trouble, I'm going to be doing my research into this and seeing what I can come up with. There seems to be a ton of great information on this site and the fella above recommended some sites, I want to take my time, do things right, I want a nice clean flashy bike but yet something I can have a blast with.

[WildShee]

To me you dont do a "project buildup" based on money. You do it for pride, knowledge, and fun. I baught a used banshee, needed lots of work, I have learned a great deal about this bike. This is my first one, deffinatly not my last one. If you start with a used bike first, you have parts to sell off as there is always someone looking for parts.

[docjcwatson]

I just recently did one of the things that you are talking about. If you look under my name to the left, you can see the date that I joined. Since then, I have spent a LOT of money building my custom bike. I bought a roller and then had to contact a dealer for a stock motor, and then have him do the work that I wanted for it. Also, just like you, my bike has to have my touch. So when I got the roller, I had to break everything down and see how it worked.

 

One thing that you could do is buy a bike already geared towards your type of riding. Whether it be dunes/trail/asphalt. Then go from there. I know you said that you don't have the money right now. WAIT. You will get a better sense of feeling knowing that you bought a bike you can work with, then one you can't.

 

Also, welcome to the baddest ass banshee site anywhere. These are a great group of guys and they will always be willing to offer up their help! :thumbsup: