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Question: on average how much do you spend in mods when you purchase a new quad before you are satisfied with your new ride?
0-300.00
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« on: November 07, 2006, 06:13:36 PM »

just curious?
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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2006, 06:15:07 PM »

Ive got a utility and have only put about 600 in it so far but by the time i get my works or elka shocks it will be much more.
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2006, 06:38:44 PM »

I keep adding new parts but still not how I want it yet.
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2006, 06:42:29 PM »

shocks 2000.00
dampner 500.00
a-arms 1000.00
linkage 450.00
engine 1000-2500
wheels/tires 700.00
bars 60.00
killswitch 30.00
propeg nerfs 250-300


and then there is the custom powdercoating.....

needless to say, after selling the Yamaha I won't have a new quad built any time soon.....
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« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2006, 06:52:47 PM »

Quad plus mods $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ very pricey

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« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2006, 07:05:05 PM »

about 800
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« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2006, 10:36:41 PM »

Over 10,000 in each of my 3 TRX'S   Embarrassed
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« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2006, 10:58:21 PM »

how much do i hace done? round 500. before im totally satisfied? well over 2k.
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« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2006, 02:29:36 PM »

About $9000 plus the price of the quad when it was new.
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« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2006, 08:52:01 PM »

I actually try not to think about it  Cry
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« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2006, 08:55:09 PM »

your scale is way to small for me!
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« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2006, 10:23:53 PM »

I've spent around 5K in aftermarket parts that are on my bike now. It's only that low b/c quite a few of the parts I got at cost and some other stuff I got some deals on Thumbs Up . Now if I were to add up what I shoulda payed on those parts it'd be ahella lot higher  Undecided .
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« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2006, 11:01:59 PM »

The newest one has about $7500 in Mods less the price of the quad.
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« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2006, 11:04:22 PM »

about 3540
and thats WITH the quad Wink
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« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2006, 11:15:43 PM »

12000-14000 on each of the three bikes
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« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2006, 11:36:51 PM »

You can check my post in the photo gallery (project 450R) I spent about $3500 so far and then the little 200 here 300 there will start after I test it out.
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« Reply #16 on: November 09, 2006, 09:07:14 PM »

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« Reply #17 on: November 09, 2006, 09:18:56 PM »

your scale is way to small for me!



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« Reply #18 on: November 09, 2006, 09:37:15 PM »

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hence the and up part
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« Reply #19 on: November 09, 2006, 09:45:52 PM »

the reason for this poll is I am working on a buisness plan ,to start an aftermarket bolt on accessory manufacturing company for the orv industry.Part of the major hurdle is getting financing for the equipment neccesary to start such a buisness .I have to show there is a good market for the buisness to sustain itself with before a lender will even think about it.My vision is to raise the quality standard of parts that are available and bring the manufacturing back to the U.S.A were it belongs I dont know about you but I look at the quality of parts I have recieved and been disapointed many times.I would also like any suggestions of parts you would like to see made that are not available at this time or are of poor quality.one project I am already working on is a electric start kit for the trx90's.
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« Reply #20 on: November 09, 2006, 09:57:48 PM »

depends on which quad,,,my utility I'd be happy if it were just reliable, I just got it back from the shop a few weeks ago and rode it once with a new battery,,,,,I tried to start it yesterday to find a dead battery.

My 99 400 has had so much stuff done to it I lost count,,,,but I love it all.

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« Reply #21 on: November 10, 2006, 12:03:29 PM »

the reason for this poll is I am working on a buisness plan ,to start an aftermarket bolt on accessory manufacturing company for the orv industry.Part of the major hurdle is getting financing for the equipment neccesary to start such a buisness .I have to show there is a good market for the buisness to sustain itself with before a lender will even think about it.My vision is to raise the quality standard of parts that are available and bring the manufacturing back to the U.S.A were it belongs I dont know about you but I look at the quality of parts I have recieved and been disapointed many times.I would also like any suggestions of parts you would like to see made that are not available at this time or are of poor quality.one project I am already working on is a electric start kit for the trx90's.


That is something that NO ONE makes. I did a post in the tech corner about it and someone suggested a number I could try, I called them and they said no too! That is after calling about 15 other places. Good luck and let me know if you come up with anything. I know I am not the only one out there that NEEDS this!
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« Reply #22 on: November 10, 2006, 12:28:08 PM »

the reason for this poll is I am working on a buisness plan ,to start an aftermarket bolt on accessory manufacturing company for the orv industry.Part of the major hurdle is getting financing for the equipment neccesary to start such a buisness .I have to show there is a good market for the buisness to sustain itself with before a lender will even think about it.My vision is to raise the quality standard of parts that are available and bring the manufacturing back to the U.S.A were it belongs I dont know about you but I look at the quality of parts I have recieved and been disapointed many times.I would also like any suggestions of parts you would like to see made that are not available at this time or are of poor quality.one project I am already working on is a electric start kit for the trx90's.

I for one applaud your goal. I think it's great that someone wants to provide a superior quality product. But in my opinion that's not the only hundle. It appears that some riders buy products for the name brand as much as for the performance. Thus the success of some companies that haven't stepped up the quality of their stuff that are still doing well. So not only do you need to secure teh money for the equipment, but also get your name out there so it's not in vain. You need to make sure your stuff is better than the other guys' but it could be slow going until your name brand is out and recognized as good, desirable stuff. I think someone with your goals can definitely do well as long as you're building a better mouse trap and not trying to break everyone's bank with huge profit margins on every item. Best of luck.
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« Reply #23 on: November 10, 2006, 12:40:03 PM »

the reason for this poll is I am working on a buisness plan ,to start an aftermarket bolt on accessory manufacturing company for the orv industry.Part of the major hurdle is getting financing for the equipment neccesary to start such a buisness .I have to show there is a good market for the buisness to sustain itself with before a lender will even think about it.My vision is to raise the quality standard of parts that are available and bring the manufacturing back to the U.S.A were it belongs I dont know about you but I look at the quality of parts I have recieved and been disapointed many times.I would also like any suggestions of parts you would like to see made that are not available at this time or are of poor quality.one project I am already working on is a electric start kit for the trx90's.

Bring manufacturing back to the US? Surely you jest. Labor is far too expensive here for items with such a small profit margin. What you need to do is bring quality control implements to China, or the new labor emerging market India (They're undercutting the chinesse wage). Then you would fix your problem with getting crappy parts. But I'm guessing you can't speak Cantoneese or Swahili.

Sorry to bring you down, man.

PM me though, and I'll put you in touch with my contact from NASTA. They are a Taiwanesse manufacturer of aftermarket stainless steel products. I'll get you a dealer prices if you're serious.
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« Reply #24 on: November 10, 2006, 12:47:16 PM »

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hence the and up part

the and up part is still to small!  Cheesy
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« Reply #25 on: November 10, 2006, 01:49:08 PM »

OK an ademdum needs to be made to this post/poll.  After admitting to investing several thousands of dollars we need to poll people as to their annual income. I'm just curious to see if people are spending all their money on their quads, or if everyone here makes $100 k and up.
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« Reply #26 on: November 10, 2006, 04:00:22 PM »

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Bring manufacturing back to the US? Surely you jest. Labor is far too expensive here for items with such a small profit margin. What you need to do is bring quality control implements to China, or the new labor emerging market India (They're undercutting the chinesse wage). Then you would fix your problem with getting crappy parts. But I'm guessing you can't speak Cantoneese or Swahili.

Sorry to bring you down, man.

I agree about the whole small profit margin thing with labor being higher in the U.S. but here is what I am praying for.That people will not mind spending 5-10 dollars more on a part they know is of high quality and made by american hands.I also plan on creating parts no other manufacturer yet produces such as the trx 90 electric start kit.To help come up with new ideas I ask you my friends at ATV FLORIDA to make suggestions ,and if I have the equipment needed and know how I will produce it .Also when I get started about 6 months down the road I will ask people at this forum if they have a certain year or make of bike to bring it to my shop and I will make all the differant parts possible to fully dress out their bike in exchange for giving me the ability to use their bike to make the blue prints fixtures and programs needed to manufacture the parts for the rest of the U.S. I hope I will have the support of the locals expecially to get started and I believe you will be happy with the parts I manufacture and spread the word .If you do not think I have a chance in hell of making it work please explain why ,I want this feedback so I can better plan for obsticals or relize I left out a potential problem maybe one thats unresolvable .Please tell me your honest feelings about my plan.And please tell me what you look for most in a product you are about to purchase.

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« Reply #27 on: November 10, 2006, 08:56:33 PM »

Well i've got about $14K+ in my quad and its still has stock front bumber,grab bar,motor,swinger,and oh yea STOCK chain and sprockets and whole bunch of other stuff.  I'd need another $3k to make it 100% done but you can never stop modifying quads. lol
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« Reply #28 on: November 10, 2006, 09:27:18 PM »

Well all I can say is that I have a lot of $$$ on my quad and when you are just happy with all you have on it and you think you are pretty much done with it, parts start to break and here we go againg, it will never stops but the funn I get with it is priceless !!! keep riding, breaking and fixing it is all fun
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« Reply #29 on: November 10, 2006, 09:42:02 PM »

as the old saying gose if you have to ask you cant afford it $$$$$$$$$$   it never ends  if you want to play you gotta pay Cool
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as the old saying gose if you have to ask you cant afford it $$$$$$$$$$   it never ends  if you want to play you gotta pay Cool

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« Reply #31 on: November 11, 2006, 06:07:08 PM »

how can you spend 25k on your quad??
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« Reply #32 on: November 12, 2006, 09:30:47 AM »

I can't tell..... My wife would freak out Shocked LOL
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« Reply #33 on: November 12, 2006, 03:29:22 PM »

More than I want to think about. Shocked

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« Reply #34 on: November 12, 2006, 04:31:55 PM »

how can you spend 25k on your quad??

umm... here are a few things you can get on a sport quad

$150 front bumper
$75 grab bar
$400 nerf bars
$400 steering stem x 2
$400 dampner
$1000 full new hinson clutch
$500 exhaust and header x 2
$800 A-arms
$1200 spindels
$1700 front shocks
$1100 rear shock
$100 brake lines x 2
$200 tires x 2
$600 beadlocks x 2
$150 seat
$130 clutch perch and lever
$70 brake lever
$40 gas cap
$100 graphics x 2
$80 handlebars x 3
$70 handguards
$400 axle x 2
$800 swingarm
$700 subframe
$300 gusset kit for stock frame
$500 plastics
$400 kick start
$500 wiring harness
$2000+ in engine work
$70 number graphics
$130 intake and air filter
$70 kill switch
$600 carb

that's how
i'm sure there is more that I just can't think of right now though
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« Reply #35 on: November 12, 2006, 05:19:37 PM »

I hope you bought the best of the best because them number are HUGE!
600 bucks for a kick start? I coulda swore the whole dang kit went for abotu 250.
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« Reply #36 on: November 12, 2006, 05:21:32 PM »

no the numbers are not exact because it's not all on my quad.  I was just answering eric5555's question

but the kickstart kit is def. more than 250

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