Probably true, but even if I bought a $800 or $1000 pitbike, I'd still be modding it and it would end up costing me over $2K. Why not just get what you want in the first place bit by bit and build it?
I'm keeping a running tab on what its costing me to do it this way, compared to if I bought new and modded a few items. I'll compare both scenarios at the end of the building and see if I'm right or very wrong! LOL
But I think I'll be proven right. [fingers crossed]