KX 500 pricing

[04mach1]

I just wanted to say that this site is great. I have a chance to pick up a 98 KX500 it is in good shape and runs good he wants 800 I think I can talk him down to 600 does this sound like a good deal.


Thanks,
Rick

[on-edge]

Sounds like a good deal, especially if it's running good. Snatch it up!

I just got a '97 k5 and I love it. Infact I am going for a ride in about 30 minutes.

This is a great site and listed to the advise you'll get, there is a wealth of info here.

Good luck.

Doug.

[04mach1]

Doug, What did you pay for your k5 if you do not mind saying.

[lhazc]

if a bike runs and rides, finding anything for $800-$1000 is a pretty good deal. Ive seen several +/- year model 125's/250's for $1200 and up I wouild say that at $800 if it rides/runs good, shifts fine, looks ok
snatch it if you can.   

[gwcrim]

I'd have grabbed it at $800.  That's a STEAL.

[04mach1]

Thanks for the reply's I am going to try and buy it !!!!

[maddoggy]

that absolutely is a steal! remenber, they don't make beasts like the kx500 anymore. they can be a little hard to find in good shape. even if it needs a little work you will not regret owning one. MADDOGGY

[on-edge]

04Mach1 I actually traded a 1989 Suzuki LT250R Quadracer for mine. The guy I got it from was asking $2000. Since there was no cash involved I went ahead and make the trade.

My K5 had quite a few extras including Scotts Damper with Pro Tapers, FMF valved suspension front and rear, FMF pipe, desert tank, disc guards, ETC.

The best thing is I only paid $1000 for my quad about three years ago. And even though it was in great shape, I think I got a great deal.

Doug.

[04mach1]

Doug,

Thanks, sounds like you got a good deal.

[on-edge]

Well Rick, are you the owner of a 1998 KX500 yet?

Keep us informed and good luck.

[04mach1]

I have not went and looked at it but I did talk to him he said that it has not been started in about a year and has a few scratches and the seat has a tear in it and one of the front forks has a small leak. What would it take to get it running? He did drain the gas but I think the carb may need cleaning.

[Hillclimb#42]

 Thats a deal. Running or not. They are easy to work on and now you have a source of info, if you get into the "unknown" I really like mine even after many hours of motocycle rehab. I started fixing what it needed, then what I wanted. If you like 2-stroke revs and 4-stroke throaty power, then you'll love the k5. All of these guys bleed green. They can't be wrong

[on-edge]

Make sure you own it before you get in running or the guy might change his mind. If he drained the gas and its only been a year you might be able to get away with shooting some carb cleaner into the carb, let it set a day or two, put some fresh gas in and go.

You might ask him if he ran any gas stabilzer through it the last time it ran and find out if he drained the gas out of the carb or just the tank. If it will not run get a shop manual with some photos, pull the carb of and clean it up.

Hillclimb#42 is right though in my opinion, running or not you need to go get it!   

[redlined_KX500]

I wouldn't debate any longer. Buy the bike go through it and fix whatever needs fixin.

I found a 97 K5 in a bone yard rusting away. Spent a little more than I should have but,  now I have in mint condition the most powerful production dirtbike ever built.  It turns, stops and jumps with the best of em.  That K5 engine is remarkable. Once tuned nothing will touch it.

Only thing I'm mad about is that I didnt buy 2 in 2004 when production ceased, 1 to ride and 1 to keep in crate.

Just my 2 cents..............

[04mach1]

What kind of oil should I get and what gas should I run 93