Author Topic: Should I get it? (Read 2631 times)

Rsnip988 · « **on:** December 07, 2006, 01:52:36 AM »

1978 Kawasaki KZ650 for sale garaged for the last 2 years after running fine, I know its a DOHC but I didnt know if anyone here could let me know an opinion or not...

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/245308763.html

the only thing that worries me is the "Will need a some work to get it running, probably. "

I'm thinking clean and coat the tank and carbs and replace the battery and it should fire up...
if not it's only $200 and i can probably e/bay it or part if for more than that

I have asked about the title also, I'll update when i hear back

Thanks

RKS

medic09 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 07, 2006, 05:00:04 AM »

We don't mind so much that it's DOHC; but it's not a HONDA!

By the way, either you or the owner mis-spelled "probably". I'll bet what was meant was "definately" as in "you're in for some quality time with this baby!"

Okay, just teasing...about the spelling that is.

Rushoid · « **Reply #2 on:** December 07, 2006, 05:23:02 AM »

Well, for $200, I would get it just to play around with. If nothing else, you could part it out like you said. Of course, offer him less.

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 07, 2006, 07:37:25 AM »

150-175?

thats how he had it spelled

RKS

bill440cars · « **Reply #4 on:** December 07, 2006, 08:53:02 AM »

They were pretty hot items, when they were introduced. Even at $200 and, if you couldn't get it going or decided not to keep it, you could still sell it or part it on ebay. Yeah, it's not a Honda and it's not a SOHC4 but, it is a Japanese bike. Could be worse.

Later on, Bill

angeldeville · « **Reply #5 on:** December 07, 2006, 09:10:40 AM »

get it, I just picked me up a '87 EX500 ninjer for dirt cheep, so I can practice my stunting....

just don't P/O the new Mrs. by bringing too many strays home...

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 07, 2006, 10:19:21 AM »

She's ok with it

rks

tramp · « **Reply #7 on:** December 07, 2006, 02:36:13 PM »

not a bad toy to play with and if all else fails you can always resale it for 200

Roach Carver · « **Reply #8 on:** December 07, 2006, 06:47:57 PM »

when you finish your first one then you may have another.

ElCheapo · « **Reply #9 on:** December 07, 2006, 07:44:38 PM »

I think you should be a nice guy and give him $400 for the mess

Just spouting, sorry................

seaweb11 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 07, 2006, 07:47:22 PM »

If you do get it, keep the graffiti artists away from it!!!!!!!

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 07, 2006, 08:05:13 PM »

HAHA WEBBY,

the guy sold it locally,

I found another one in raleigh which is closer to me

1982 vf 750 C Magna

for $550

actually starts but he says it wont run long... carb trouble?? he thinks its an electrical issue, alternator issue perhaps?

much better since its a HONDA!!!

RKS

angeldeville · « **Reply #12 on:** December 08, 2006, 07:23:52 AM »

the v45's are great bikes when they are working well, but engine work is a Biatch.... be warned....

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 08, 2006, 07:51:15 AM »

upon the Wife checking the bank account I was advised to wait on a bike purchase

Its ok, more parts for my 76 cb750k now!!!

RKS

seaweb11 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 08, 2006, 07:57:24 PM »

photos of your progress on the one you have?

aptech77 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 08, 2006, 08:07:30 PM »

Kawi's fit and finish blows. IMO. I never liked Kawi's much. Clean it up and bump it.......not literally.... $:-\$

hopterfixer · « **Reply #16 on:** December 08, 2006, 08:16:05 PM »

I acquired a non-running 81 Kawi 650 LTD in March. The PO did not know what he was doing. He dumped about $450 worth of new carb kits, coils, plugs, etc. in to it and could not get it to run. I gave $400 for it, had it running correctly within an hour of having it home (filed and set points), put a thousand or two miles on it, and sold it for $1200. It was no fun for me. It was too small, not as smooth as my 750, just not as nice.

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 08, 2006, 09:59:05 PM »

i POSTED SOME PICS WEBBY, IF YOU WANT TO FIND THEM HERE YA GO....

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rsnip988/album?.dir=ee14re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos

and its not silver spray paint, its a self etching primer i found after i ground the surface rust off the spokes and shocks, the tires and other parts just got in the way...its going to be stripped again, maybe Monday I'll post some before's as well as the updates since last month when i took those

RKS

seaweb11 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 08, 2006, 10:05:06 PM »

OK "capital letters" oh my.
I saw those ones already.

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 08, 2006, 11:27:13 PM »

sorry the work comps are set to all caps allready, by the time looked at the screen I didnt feel like changing it

RKS

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #20 on:** December 09, 2006, 02:07:08 AM »

Quote from: Rsnip988 on December 07, 2006, 08:05:13 PM

1982 vf 750 C Magna
for $550
much better since its a HONDA!!!
RKS

Just so you know Richard, the early VF750 Honda was a piece of #$%* from the get-go, there's not too many left now, and if you find one, give it to Derek (SeawebII) to attach to his big boat mate, as a bike, they make a great boat-anchor!

On the other hand, the Kawasaki KZ650 was a brilliant bike, it kicked the CB750's ass straight off the showroom floor, would do a genuine 120 Mph, and actually handled!

My point here mate, is don't think that just because a bike bears the Honda brand, that it's infallible, in the late 70's/early 80's Honda was building some real lemons, so before you lay your money down, do some research, or you'll cry yourself to sleep! Cheers, Terry.

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 09, 2006, 02:09:48 AM »

Upon review that there may be some major electrical issues with the VF and the KZ sold I'm just going to spend the money on a plasma TV instead

RKS

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #22 on:** December 09, 2006, 02:17:07 AM »

Quote from: Rsnip988 on December 09, 2006, 02:09:48 AM

Upon review that there may be some major electrical issues with the VF and the KZ sold I'm just going to spend the money on a plasma TV instead
RKS

Hang on mate, I'm weighing up your options here, on the one hand you can buy a POS VF750, a foul handling, ugly hand grenade which will cost you more than you will ever earn just to put back on the road so you can then sell it for a massive loss, or a shiny new plasma TV? Geez, that's a hard one mate, ha ha!

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 09, 2006, 02:40:39 AM »

well I didnt know it was a POS until i asked you guys did I?

besides I was origionally going to get the kz650 till someone bought it from under me

Unless any of you want to part with a nice old bike for cheap, its the Plasma for me

RKS

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #24 on:** December 10, 2006, 12:04:04 PM »

Quote from: Rsnip988 on December 09, 2006, 02:40:39 AM

well I didnt know it was a POS until i asked you guys did I?

besides I was origionally going to get the kz650 till someone bought it from under me

Unless any of you want to part with a nice old bike for cheap, its the Plasma for me
RKS

Buy the TV mate, it's too frigging cold on your side of the pond to play with bikes anyway! Stay warm and catch up on some shows............

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #25 on:** December 11, 2006, 07:27:39 AM »

Agreed

Thanks Terry

RKS

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