Thinking of selling-what`s it worth?

Deciding to sell or not my KZ and need help on what it`s worth so I can price it accordingly.The details-`78 KZ 1000A,25k miles,almost all stock except for newer cast wheels,seat recovered and nice black paint.Carbs need going thru agian but was running good last year, otherwise typical nice shape for year/milage,comes with spare set of carbs and `81 dual disc front end.

This sounds very familiar. Are you the guy who posted the Boston area craigslist ad for the KZ1000 @ $500?

Oh, no, I guess that wouldn't be you. Sorry. Your post sounded very familiar to an email response I received but this one's apparently a 1980.

Well, prices can be affected by area of the country, weather, and season, not to mention all those factors you mentioned. By far, the largest factor I see is the fact it is not running...personally, it is a deal-killer unless the price is exceptionally low. If it was running and in the condition as shown, you might get US$2000 to US$2500 for it.

It is running and ridable,just not real good.The bike for $500 pictured is actually a co-workers,mine is way nicer shape though.I`ll post a pic as soon as I get one,can`t seem to find the ones I had on my computer.

$500 for the pictured unit is a steal.... Wish it was here in Arizona for I'd snag it up quick...

Hell, the 28/29mm carbs are worth that alone any longer. Try pricing 29mm smoothbores on e-bay these days, it's crazy what they want for them. Usually what you see is missing parts, stripped screws, rust, gunk etc.. for ~$500-$600. Then add rebuild kits, it's crazy!

Here in AZ I just looked at a KZ900-A4 with motor in frame, rusted to crap and the guy wanted $500. I mean this thing was worthless where the only thing I needed was the engine for the cases. Everything else was rusted or missing to the point where you wouldn't even be able to use it. Offered him $100, no sale. Told him to dream on... He'll most likely get it I assume...:blink:

Anyhow, post images and what you have done (if any) to the bike and the forum members would be able to give you a better idea of what you can most likely expect in $$$.

OMR

Hell, the 28/29mm carbs are worth that alone any longer. Try pricing 29mm smoothbores on e-bay these days, it's crazy what they want for them. Usually what you see is missing parts, stripped screws, rust, gunk etc.. for ~$500-$600. Then add rebuild kits, it's crazy!

OMR, where'd that come from? I didn't see anything above indicating it was equipped with 29mm smoothbores. As far as I know, the 29mm smoothbores were aftermarket carbs and didn't come stock on any Kawasaki.