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Title: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: mx250 on May 07, 2010, 07:45:35 am
I would have thought this was good value....

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/KAWASAKI-83-KX500-1983-KX-500-CLASSIC-RARE-MX-/170482563211?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item27b18d788b
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: All Things 414 on May 07, 2010, 07:51:37 am
I would think so too. Don't think it'll last long..... :P
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: maicoman on May 07, 2010, 08:43:12 am
I thought a bit rough for the price, considering restored ones are going for $3500-$4500. I can easily see another $1000 or more being spent on this to bring it up to top condition.
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: All Things 414 on May 07, 2010, 01:16:56 pm
I'm obviously on the wrong bikes if I can get a sound resto one for 4.5G....... :-[
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: maicoman on May 07, 2010, 01:44:41 pm
Could be.There has been a couple of late that have sold on Ebay in the high $3/4k bracket. They were very nice restos aswell with all the work done. Even a quick tidy up will cost. It's all those little parts that add up. Then you look back at what you originally outlayed and see your $3k KX has turned into a $5/6k resto. It depends on what sought of condition you want the bike in.
 Paid $500 for my KX 500, yes the motor is in pieces but I will come out way ahead in the $$$ department when the resto is done. Just picked up a very nicely restored YZ400E. It's not a KX 500 but then again I only paid $3K. Runs super smooth and tight. Plan to have it at Conondale, can't wait. :)
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: All Things 414 on May 07, 2010, 01:53:13 pm
Could be. Paid $500 for my KX 500, yes the motor is in pieces but I will come way ahead in the $$$ department when the resto is done.

Yup. Can't imagine anything going wrong with that plan....... ::)
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: paul on May 07, 2010, 01:57:28 pm
Could be. Paid $500 for my KX 500, yes the motor is in pieces but I will come way ahead in the $$$ department when the resto is done. Just picked up a very nicely restored YZ400E. It's not a KX 500 but then again I only paid $3K. Runs super smooth and tight. Plan to have it at Conondale, can't wait.
cant wait to see the 500 dollar  kx 500  myself should look really neat on your budget
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Kawasaki-KX500-1983-Pre-85-VMX-/260592478775?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item3cac85aa37
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: maicoman on May 07, 2010, 02:09:02 pm
Do I know you? I don't think so! "My budget" well we aren't all born with silver spoons are we now! Any person who starts a rebuild without a plan or budget to work to is in a world of trouble. Currently restoring a PE400 which will probably finish up owing me $3500/4k when done. Will I get my money back, absolutely. ;) I just think paying $3k is an expensive place to start for a bike that needs work.


Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: paul on May 07, 2010, 02:22:38 pm
Do I know you? I don't think so! "My budget" well we aren't all born with silver spoons are we now! Any person who starts a rebuild without a plan or budget to work to is in a world of trouble. Currently restoring a PE400 which will probably finish up owing me $3500/4k when done. Will I get my money back, absolutely. ;) I just think paying $3k is an expensive place to start for a bike that needs work.



thank god for that
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: All Things 414 on May 07, 2010, 04:12:58 pm
Without wanting to labour the point, it doesn't look like it would need a lot of work to get on and race and have some fun and stuff. You know. Old bikes, old dirt, old fun...... :P

Fark it. I might buy it just to prove a point!
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: mx250 on May 07, 2010, 04:27:14 pm
I might buy it just to prove a point!
Go on Ross, you know you want it ;D.
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: All Things 414 on May 07, 2010, 04:30:56 pm
The only thing stopping me at this point in time is fear of a 4'6" blonde thing who can de-calcify my entire spinal system with one lashing of her tounge if another bike gets wheeled into the shed. Hmmmm. :-\
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: paul on May 07, 2010, 04:34:38 pm
the point being .homelessness :P
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: Viper79 on May 07, 2010, 04:58:13 pm
You could come back with something like "shall we go and do a shoe count in your wardrobe" and really fire things up!!
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: jimg1au on May 07, 2010, 05:12:33 pm
that is not a good option there was 28 pairs of shoes in her wardrobe some still with the tags on.she who must be obeyed tossed nearly the lot to st vinnies and went out and bought new ones.wont do that again.same with clothes i keep right away from that subject.
jim
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: All Things 414 on May 07, 2010, 05:20:22 pm
Yeah. I think I'd have more dollars in bikes than she'd have in shoes so I'll just shut up about it. She might wanna even it up.... :-[
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on May 07, 2010, 05:58:10 pm
the ratio is so disproportionate - my wife can't complain about what she has received but do you think I can get another bike!!!!!


Noooooooo!!!  Can I even mention anotehr bike Noooooooo!!!

 ;D
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: Tossa on May 07, 2010, 06:03:25 pm
for some reason my wife doesn't complain, just buys another lens for her camera.  Is this a false sense of security
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: VMX247 on May 07, 2010, 06:08:05 pm
The only thing stopping me at this point in time is fear of a 4'6" blonde thing who can de-calcify my entire spinal system with one lashing of her tounge if another bike gets wheeled into the shed. Hmmmm. :-\

scardy  cat   :D   :D
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: mx250 on May 07, 2010, 06:16:48 pm
Wife:      'What are you  doing?'
 
Ross:      Nothing.

Wife:      'Nothing...?  You've been reading our  marriage   certificate for an  hour.'

Ross:       'I was looking  for the expiration date.'

 ::) ;D
 
Title: Re: GOOD VALUE KAWASAKI KX500 '83
Post by: paul on May 07, 2010, 07:28:02 pm
hey graeme  done any thing to your resto this year .i remember the brake pedel ,any thing to report