I have a few misc. questions about 350X items

[nouseforaname90]

Ok. I'm sorry about all the posts lately, but whenever I get a question answered, another one pops into my head. Here are a few that I've been wodering..

I'm paying $75 plus shipping both ways to get my axle, swinger, and gas tank powdered.. is that a good deal? Seeing as noone around here will powder my tank, I thought it was but I'm not sure. How much would the shipping be for a box that contained a swinger, tank, and axle??

Ok.. and I'm trying to get someone local to do my frame. How much do you think it would cost me to get a frame powdered red? I called 2 times this week trying to get a quote and the guy that gives quotes is sick at the moment, so I won't be able to get a price until tomorrow or Friday.. so what do you think the average price for powdering a frame would be?

Has anyone ever ordered a skidplate off of PRM-ATV? One of the 350X ones that is $99.95? How much was shipping on that?

And lastly, if powder coating ended up being too costly for me, how well would Krylon Fusion hold up on a frame? I want something that won't chip easily, but the X probly isn't going to get much hard riding so it really won't matter. Would it work good? Or is there another kind of paint that works better?

Oh.. well I guess this is the last one.. lol. Would you rather have a PRM swinger skidplate and an aftermarket exhaust, or a powdercoated frame? At the moment I have about $200 dollars left to spend, and I was thinking that if I couldn't afford to powder coat, I would spray paint it and get a swinger skidplate and aftermarket exhaust.. but which would you guys rather have?
I thought powdered frame because I can put the skidplate and exhaust on at any time.. but.. I don't know.

What do you think??
Ben

[knsmodels]

Dont know cost on anything but I would agree with you to get the frame powdered and do the rest as you can afford it...

[Howdy]

It all depends are where your shipping the parts to. I just shipped a package with a rear axle, 2 rims, and a brake disk ( YTM225 ) to PA for around $21. The package weight was 38.2 lbs.
Howdy

[nouseforaname90]

I'm only shipping them to NH. And it's definately going to weigh less than 38 lbs!! I'd guess around 25..

[nouseforaname90]

Which would you guys use for a throttle.. twist or thumb? The X I bought has a brand new twist throttle coming with it, but I'm not sure which I should use? Would twist be easier to use than the thumb throttle?

[Tri-ZNate]

that depends on preferance. Ever driven a motor cycle or dirtbike? I personally hate twist but some guy love them.

[nouseforaname90]

No more opinions/answers? :( lol

[smokinp]

I tryed a twist on my 200x and I liked it,but I do like dirtbikes so that may have changed my opinion,I say try a twist and see what you think...you could resell it if you dont like it....

[350x'inNY]

Well... I would put the swinger and axle in one box, and the gas tank in another.

[phreakboy]

Just an opinion on the throttle, I would start with the thumb, and get used to the power of the x, otherwise you could get into trouble with the twist especially i you are not really used to using them, ever do a wheelie and start to slide off(pulls the throttle more):rolleyes:

[trainingwheeler]

i wouldnt use krylon fusion on your frame cause thats made for painting plastic .... id find a high quality spray paint or even automotive paint for the frame

[Tri-ZNate]

Oh.. well I guess this is the last one.. lol. Would you rather have a PRM swinger skidplate and an aftermarket exhaust, or a powdercoated frame?
Ben


skid plate and exhaust. The frame can wait because if you hit a rock with your engine your powercoat wont seem so nice when you cant ride the bike.

[nouseforaname90]

Well I decided that if I cut a few expenses (like getting new plastics because the ones that are on it only have a crack), I can get the swinger skidplate, a case saver, and get it powdercoated as long as the powdercoating job is only around $150. The exhaust can wait.

[phil53]

I just paid $300 to powdercoat my 85 R frame, sandblasted & primer included.
Gloss black, nothing crazy, i thought it would be cheaper, but i did get it back in 3 days.
twist or thumb, you really got to try both to see what you prefer. mine changes between trikes. I sit "in" my R, while my brothers 350x I feel like I sit "on top" of. the r= twist, x= thumb. just my opinion.