Cost of Building

[KDC1956]

Just how much do you spend to build your own motor bike.
So far I got over 700 in mine and no motor yet lol Can we say Dunce lol
I have already started to make a list for my next bike I want the cost on this one is way to high but Its a one of a kind like all of them huh.I want to show pic of my build but I have tryed so many time to post pic until I am sick of it.Maybe some day I can post a pic of them.My first is a trike.And the other is a stretch frame bike will be most all black and some chrome on it too.

 

[robin bird]

how much you spend is not important---it is still a cheap hobby compared to cars or trucks which some guys paying 30-40 grand for even a paint job!!

 

[Troph]

I have some where in the high $600s into mine. And still not finished with the little things. Also a second one is in planning stages.

First build:
Raleigh mojave
Bikeberry 80cc
SBP shift kit (and lots of SPB parts)
Cat eye enduro 8 speedo
lots of aftermarket hardware (which added up very quickly)

 

[Mountainman]

happy if MB cost between 88 to 1,600 dollars

I have some where in the high $600s into mine.
First build:
Raleigh mojave

bout the same as above here

but with the Robin 35cc friction setup

I could or would be happy with any two wheels with an engine (( that runs ))
cost could be between 88 dollars to 1,600 -- and I would be happy as I

ride the motor bike

 

[HoughMade]

I told Wired.com that I spent about $1,000...but I think that was wishful thinking. Heck, I just spent $32 on LED turn signal lamps alone...not including all the other stuff to build the mounts.

 

[skyl4rk]

don't ask - don't tell

 

[graucho]

Average is around free to 550.00 for me. My latest Fat tire chopper is at 519.00 estimated to go to 700.00 (I pray it stops there)

 

[mabman]

how much you spend is not important---it is still a cheap hobby compared to cars or trucks which some guys paying 30-40 grand for even a paint job!!

Agreed. It is not how much you spend, it is how you spend it. Priced a Harley lately? You could have 10 or more of the best MB's on this board to one.

 

[oldsalt]

Zone 8 sold me the motor with a nice guarantee so I spent a couple of more dollars than a "zero guarantee" eBay motor. The old bike was free. Bought a light and a speedo and a couple of other trivial things. Total so far: Less than two hundred. But it's tires are many years old, so with replacement the total will go to maybe $225. However, my next bike, now that I'm hooked on them, will be something much more sophisticated and more expensive. Still. this is the cheapest hobby I have.

 

[Accender]

I'm $800 in, good deal for a cheap hobby.

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