Is it better and or cheaper to build a quad than it is to buy one.

 

It is usually cheaper to buy a quad with stuff on it already, however if you build it, then it will be exactly how you want it vs. someone else. If you are a decent mechanic and shop around for parts (ebay) you can make a real nice budget quad.

 

I like doing the work to my quad that way I know its been done right and not half a$$.
Some people hesitate when buying a quad with lots of extra parts on it because they think it has been burnt.

 

if u buy a prebuilt quad from alba, or ne other big name company, your garunteed that it has quality work put into it. however, to buy a stock quad and modify it, is gonna cost a lot.

 

If you can find a used frame of the quad you would like to build and are a good mechanic you could build a very nice quad for fairly cheap.

 

I agree with 123, I bought mine for $500... It was beat up pretty bad, but one year and $3100 later, I got a real nice bike. And also as Shavo stated it cant be "burnt" but so bad. ---- I vote, BUILD!

 

It depends. If your going to keep the stock motor in it then try to find one with good suspension (aftermarket arms axle and shocks) and youl save some money.

 

some day i'll buy a new quad....
for now i'm havin' fun rebuilding my $600 project.

 

I vote build, Check my ride out, no money in it except tires

 

im trying to get rid of my quads for $1000 flat for 2 suzuki 230's list of mods on bottem one complete runner and one rolling frame good for a project motor.