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24 May 2017 13:51 #762646 by Spraguer
First bike purchase - 1980 kz650 was created by Spraguer
Hello - I am about to pull the trigger on a 1980 kz650. I would really appreciate any type of feedback to help me along with this purchase. I will attach a link of the bike I am about to buy. The owner is asking $1000 OBO... needs the carbs cleaned and rear break pads.
Thanks so much for your time.
Cheers

www.kijiji.ca/v-dirt-bikes-motocross/thu...hNavigationFlag=true

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24 May 2017 15:06 #762650 by 650ed
Replied by 650ed on topic First bike purchase - 1980 kz650
That poor bike has seen better days. What are your plans for it? I'm thinking $500 not $1,000. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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24 May 2017 15:15 #762651 by Spraguer
Replied by Spraguer on topic First bike purchase - 1980 kz650
The seller was going for a cafe race. I think I would like to take more in the direction of a tracker style.
Was planning on using it as a commuter for the summer and running errands....then taking it apart in the winter.
Thank you for the feedback.

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24 May 2017 15:15 #762652 by Nessism
Replied by Nessism on topic First bike purchase - 1980 kz650
$1/cc
Ed
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0

www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread

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24 May 2017 18:04 #762658 by Shabba
Replied by Shabba on topic First bike purchase - 1980 kz650

Nessism wrote: $1/cc


This. And I would try to get it for more like $.75/cc.
-Colin

-82 GPZ750
-15 Yamaha FZ-09
-00 Suzuki TL1000S
-13 Nissan Nismo Juke

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