kybuggy1 wrote:
Might wanna go thru the BOTM winners . Most of them list their specs.
Value to build and value to sell are very subjective.
Starting with absolutlely nothing , IMO $10K min to build a decent hillclimber, 16K to $17K to build a killer one (Most of that is motor and trans) if you do it right the first time and dont have to rebuy a bunch of stuff.
Far as trailrider, $4K-$5k would get you to most places just easing around, having some fun but not driving it like you stole it. To fly wide open in rough ass trails/terrain, apparently you need to spend $4k on shocks alone, so I'd guess $8k- $10k min to build a reliable trail rider you can beat on a lil bit. Even on a trailrider the lighter it is, the less it will break suspension n stuff, so lighter is cheaper sometimes....ie no need for $4k shocks IMO.
Just buy one already built and change it how you want it as you ride it, much better off. Get a $10K build for 4 or 5 g's.
first your right larry about building a killer hill climber but i have not found anthing for sale to help me. frrom the words of a great man when ask why he did no hillclimb-- he said i have the equipment but i dont have the equipment if you know what i mean lol