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Post by leicesterkev on May 5, 2014 19:46:56 GMT
Hi All,
I've been a very proud rocket owner for about a year and a half now but I'm beginning to be tempted by the thought of a new project and a trip to stoneleigh today didn't help.....
Due to a change in personal circumstances, my original plan was to sell the rocket and buy something grow up like a camper van but I'm now thinking that whilst just slightly less practical, a mevabusa build may be more fun! Having spoken to RTR, they're confident that I could get circa £12k for my rocket so the question is am I being realistic if I think I can build a mevabusa with this?
The rocket went way over budget due to a preference for new shiny things and a few bespoke bits and pieces but I won't have the same luxury this time around... Style and looks are very important and i want it to be a head turner but I'm also after a build that can properly shift.... The rocket is by no means shabby but I do want something that will be uber quick.
I'd really welcome the thoughts of current mevabusa builders as to whether this is a good idea and feasible within budget?
All advice gratefully received.
Cheers
Kevin
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Post by airforceone on May 5, 2014 20:08:57 GMT
Hi Kev.
If you buy RTR's kit in a box I think that's £10K + VAT, then you would have the price of the Busa
engine/loom and any other bits. I may be wrong but I looked into this about 6 months ago and came
to the conclusion that it would cost around £15k. The kit in a box has some nice parts in it hence
the price and not being a bike rider I looked for the easiest option.
I also had problems finding a busa for less than £2500, these were older bikes and again I haven't
a clue what to look for when inspecting a bike.
If you leave out the nice diff and other shiny parts £12k maybe possible but I'm sure some of
the Mevabusa owners will be able to give you a better answer.
I should also hope that £12k for your rocket is well within reach. I know that we all expect to loose
some money when selling these cars on but there has to be a limit on how much of a bargain someone
is going to get. With the rocket kit costing around £5K (including Vat) then new engine, wheels and all
the other bits I would rather keep it than give it away. Have you not considered upgrading and tuning
the car instead of selling on. Even keep the car but sell on the engine/ecu/gearbox and look at fitting
a busa engine and chain drive diff into the rocket, again something I have looked into. You could
easily get a couple of grand for that lot, buy a busa engine/bike then spend some cash on extra's.
Having been at Stoneleigh on Sunday I have decided to keep mine for at least another year, just
so many kits that look the same so new kit on hold for the time being.
Anyway good luck..
Jason.
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Post by leicesterkev on May 6, 2014 14:54:34 GMT
Hi Jason, Thanks for the reply and totally agree that there aren't any other kits out there that stand out in the way that the MEV's do. Did think about upgrading the rocket but need to minimise spend this time around so could do with using the proceeds from the rocket sale rather than new investment. Selling the rocket would be a sad day but i'd be less depressed if it's for another build  Mevabusa in a box isn't outside the realms of possibility but would defo welcome advice from mevabusa builders as to the best way to go. I also know nothing about bikes but didn't really know much about cars until the rocket build Come on busa builders..... I need your wisdom! Cheers Kevin |
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Post by Scott on May 6, 2014 16:54:03 GMT
Hi Kevin,
Missed you Sunday, hope you and dad are well, certainly looked like you were having fun in convoy on your way out,,,
Go for it Mevabusa is the way, I'm sure it could be done, but maybe not to the high spec you normally do, maybe work in progress over time? The free IVA If built 12 months will Definetly help, (if it still applies) - alternative power plant might reduce the costs?
Like you I know little about bike engines (apart from Scoters) but would love to build one of these too,
NB 12K would do a nice Eco-Exo-R!!! Lol - now that's power!!! Ha, ha,
Scott
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2014 22:13:54 GMT
Hello Kevin.
Thought I would reply with my own experience so far.
I bought the starter kit.
didnt buy whole bike, didn't see the point.
I recently added every thing I've bought so far and was surprised it was only 12k. I genuinely thought it was more, but have been over and over it and have counted every last thing defo 12k. On top of that I need roughly another 1.5k to finish - bringing the total to 13.5k plus registration cost.
I have had to shop around quite a lot (ebay, forums etc) but I've also spend a few quid on extras like zinc aswell as powder coating chassis, powder coating fuel tanks, digidash, kliktronic etc.
still have quaife LSD diff, hi specs all round, venhill brake and clutch lines, rear spoiler, 2005 engine done 6k etc......
my biggest compromise would be the wheels and tyres. They are new but are tm jets with toyo t1r's.
The digidash, although new, it's the old shape. Also I have not budgeted for a quick rack at £90 ish
But that's it.
Right, so if I take away the cost of the extra bits and bobs, but kept the quaife, venhill, hispec, etc.....and the fact that I paid top whack for engine and could of bought one cheaper but still as good if I waited a little, think it would of cost me around 12.5k. If I knew then, what I know now, think I could of reduced that by a further 500 (possibly more) to bring it to 12k plus registration.
so yes, being a mevabusa builder I do think it possible for 12k making a few small compromises but would need to be patient for parts at right price and be prepared to spend hours trawling the net. To this end I guess the kit in the box would be nice and convenient, but comes at a premium.
Don't think you really need to know anything about bikes, just like a car engine really except smaller, lighter. plenty of info out there if you get stuck.
I'll pm my number, feel free to call, pop round.
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Post by leicesterkev on May 7, 2014 4:57:07 GMT
Hi guys, Thanks all and really helpful advice. Certainly sounding like a £12k budget is achievable provided I don't get carried away like last time. Scott - as much as I love the Eco exo, the buss may be the way forward Matty - will drop you a PM as would love to pop round if you're local ish. Much appreciated! Cheers Kevin |
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Post by moog on May 7, 2014 19:02:28 GMT
I'm part way through my Mevabusa build which was a 'kit in the box'. Now, if you haven't seen my previous posts, remember that I'm an idiot, and changing a wheel is a challenge for me (evidence in blog form at mevabusa.blogspot.com).
The kit in a box was 12k inc VAT, and I got a mk1 low mileage full 'busa for a little under £3k. A bunch of that I plan to sell, but haven't done so yet, I'd hope to get at least £1k back for that stuff.
With the kit in a box, there are lots of things from the bike you'll need, such as radiator, loom, switches, dashboard, engine, chain, wheels (kidding), plus pipes, pumps, fuse box, etc. There are lots from the bike, hence me not selling anything yet (I'm starting to think I'm going to need the fairings somewhere).
The standard kit in a box also doesn't come with the wings which I've purchased and the klictronic flappy paddle system, but neither are necessary. Everything else is included, all the fixings etc.
Saying that, I've spent about £500 on bits and pieces, little bits of trim, extra aluminium, other fixings (like rivnuts), and tools (apparently you need more than just a hammer and a wood saw).
So I'm more at the £15k mark if you include what I get back from sale, however, as I said, I'm an idiot, so I needed everything, being a more experienced builder you may be more confident to source some of your own parts.
Also with the kit in the box, as everything is there, there is less choice in some degree (although I'm sure you could have a word), so the seats are their seats, the steering wheel their choice, etc.
Don't get me wrong, I'm pleased with my purchase, it was definitely the right route for me.
/Moog
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Post by roadtrackrace on May 11, 2014 15:46:29 GMT
Maybe the word Triabusa will spark your imagination. The front end of the Mevabusa with a single wheel at the back... Weight will be up a little on the TR1ke due to the extra weight of the Busa lump, but blistering performance is guaranteed. The kit will cost little more than a TR1ke kit and will be the fastest kit that we produce. Plans are being put together for a supercharged Triabusa which would have an 800 plus bhp/tonne power to weight ratio... Can you spell tyre smoke...  Watch this space... |
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2014 21:42:42 GMT
Plans are being put together for a supercharged Triabusa which would have an 800 plus bhp/tonne power to weight ratio.... 800bhp p/t !!!................that's just insane....................  |
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Post by kiwicanfly on May 11, 2014 21:57:17 GMT
Can you spell tyre smoke... T Y R E S M O K E Ok where do I collect my prize from |
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Post by hightower on May 12, 2014 5:48:33 GMT
Haha well spotted kiwi.
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