1999 KX 500. Should I get it?

[KTMMDG]

Hey, let me first say I'm 5'7 132lbs I have been Riding Dirt bikes & off-road vehicles in general for the last 8 years I'm currently on a Yamaha YZ250 (2-stroke) and I would like to get a Bigger (2-stroke) Bike. I've come across this 1999 KX 500 I have not seen it in person yet but from what the seller has told me and the pictures it's in good Condition. I Like it so far but my Question is- is it hard finding parts for it?. are there any major defects in the 99 model?. are there any common problems associated with it in general?. any input and help would be greatly Appreciated thanks.

[1989kawasaki]

id say go for it! that pipe looks unique to me.
no, parts are not hard to find, they are all (or close to all) available

[russ]

i just bought a kx500 and i love it wicked bike. right now i am rebuildin the top end of the motor and replatein the cylinder and a cpl other things and i have had no trouble findin anything and these guys on here are awsom help if you cant find anything , nice bike hope you like it

[long_av8r]

Looks like a nice find to me.  Has a lot of good stuff on it too - ZipTy tank and pipe and an Ohlins shock just to name a few. 

[1989kawasaki]

oh yes the ohlins shock is a good one 
id say buy it ASAP lol

[Motorrad]

Devol rad guards
zipty tank and pipe
ohlins shock
racetech front suspension,
works conn frame guards.
Black wheels..

looks like a bobcat didnt own it (like the last one I looked at)..

Get it.

better hurry.

Im looking through craigslist now to see if I can find it and go get it before you 

[KTMMDG]

Thanks for the input. I'm going to pick it Today. Can't Wait![move]

[russ]

good luck happy 500 owner lol

[450 OX]

nice score the ZIP TY tank and low boy pipe combo are a rare find dont trash it to bad that Pacifc pipe repair cant fix it cause they are that far few between!

[BREAD]

That bike is SICK...  LOVE it...  I would say buy it!   

[greencannon]

looks pretty nice for  99....its a big 2stroke alright...but beware its a whole different animal, dont be mistaken by comparing it any 250 built or not
Im 5'10" 200lbs and consider myself fairly physicaly fit.  you say your 5'7 and 130s....hang on bud !! cause even at 200lbs the K5 can easily throw me like a PBR bull...
woohoo !! go for it
ps - that bike has some nice goodies on it too

[KTMMDG]

Thanks everybody I bought it and I'm on my way home now it has a lot of neat stuff on it once I'm home I'll get another picture and a list of things on it up here.

I have a few questions about it -
what's the best spark plug to run in it?
What mix ratio does she take?
What octane should I be at?

PS- I'm in the high desert 5,000ft +

[1989kawasaki]

Thanks everybody I bought it and I'm on my way home now it has a lot of neat stuff on it once I'm home I'll get another picture and a list of things on it up here.

I have a few questions about it -
what's the best spark plug to run in it?
What mix ratio does she take?
What octane should I be at?

PS- I'm in the high desert 5,000ft +

i use the br9es plug
my mix is around 38:1
my octane is 94

[butchpatrick]

Great bike dude. I just bought a 2000 about 6 months ago and love it like its was one of my 2 kids. The guys on this site will help you and give you the best info that you can find. The parts for my 2000 are easy to find, but I would say check out ebay before you buy anything. I bought a kick start for $120 and found it on Ebay for $60 and still bought it. as for how the bike run, im alittle bigger than you and I hang on for life but to me its the best feeling in the world. Well wecome to the best site that man can make and ride it like you stole it!!!!

[Motorrad]

No fear on weight... just learn to controll it... I was 138Lbs when I got my first K5... (and it was a 87, the vicious year)