Everyone wants to know whats it worth?

Whats your bike worth to you?
What would it take for you to sell one of your bikes? Or bike if you only have one.
I was out a couple nights ago on my not finished yet 78 650 c.
When someone came up and asked me if I would sell it.
I have a friend that will get cars, trucks, and motorcycles and fixes, cleans up and sells. Its his thing. He likes to have projects to work on. He will often sell at break even price just to get to the next project.

I have $2550 into the bike. I thought when I started it would be a fun project to work on with my boys. When finished I thought I would just try to break even and sell.
Ok well I passed the point of reasonable sale price (in my mind) a little while back.
With that said (and don’t tell my wife )<<<her!. I just can’t let this 650 go! I love my 1000 b3 and it is the bike I have always wanted. But something about this 650 attached its self to me? Its just fun to ride.

Well as I said, I thought I would just sell it when I was finished with it….but lucky for me it will never be totally done!

What would it take for you to get rid of yours…another project, the right price, need the money???? BTW he offered $2800 for mine.

I am reposting text as i still have a pic posting problem?
What would it take for you to sell one of your bikes?
Or bike if you only have one.
I was out a couple nights ago on my not finished yet 78 650 c.
When someone came up and asked me if I would sell it.
I have a friend that will get cars, trucks, and motorcycles and fixes,
cleans up and sells. Its his thing.
He likes to have projects to work on.
He will often sell at break even price just to get to the next project.

I have $2550 into the bike. I thought when I started it would be a fun project
to work on with my boys.
When finished I thought I would just try to break even and sell.
Ok well I passed the point of reasonable sale price (in my mind) a little while back.
With that said (and don’t tell my wife). I just can’t let this 650 go!
I love my 1000 b3 and it is the bike I have always wanted.
But something about this 650 attached its self to me? Its just fun to ride.

Well as I said, I thought I would just sell it when I was finished with it….
but lucky for me it will never be totally done!

What would it take for you to get rid of yours…
another project, the right price, need the money????
BTW he offered $2800 for mine.

".... something about this 650 attached its self to me? Its just fun to ride."

Mine attached itself to me 35+ years ago; I cannot imagine selling it. I've ridden (not owned) a wide variety of bikes over the years, and I agree the KZ650 really is fun to ride - for me maybe more fun overall than any of the others I've ridden. Ed

Ed,
There is a 650 c1 listed on cl by me.
Here is the post!
1981 KZ 550 and 1977 KZ 650 C for sale or trade.
550 has great motor, new tires but is in peices. Good parts or project bike.

650 c runs great but has charging problem. New stator,.rectifier regulator. Good parts or project. $700/both or trade(550 shadow type bike)

I have the bug to work another one. Sadly my wife does not

Sneak them in under cover of darkness? :laugh: :laugh:

something about this 650 attached its self to me? Its just fun to ride.

I have had mine only 28 years, and have a great time with her each time I'm out.
Don't think I could ever sell her.
Also have title to two more. Projects in the making...



Yours looks great wcysl.

I have so much time into this I would want at least $17,000.

At the moment I'm asking $2000 for my SR over in the classified forum. It must not be worth that much to anyone else here.

nice 650 wcysl, looks like you apreciate tha bike. $2800 is a good price for it.

baldy110 wrote: I have so much time into this I would want at least $17,000.

:woohoo: NICE!!! Is this original or restored? Black stripes?? how did the ZRX shocks work out for you baldy?

My first ride with my license I stopped at the local coffee shop and I guy asked me what I wanted for her. I told him I had about $2400 into the bike, but I was considering trying to sell it at the beginning of next season and then $1500 was the least I'd be open to. He said, "Naaaah, I was thinking more like $800." :blink: Yeeeeaaahhhh, no. I agree that the kz650 is fun, mine just doesn't like 65+mph, it starts to vibrate, which I've been told is off, but at this point I've already over spent on the bike. I already have a XS1100 bagger in the stable and I'd rather try and sell the kz and move on to a sportster or liter streetbob project than chase down this issue. Great around town bike though, great combination of power, speed, and styling while still being pretty light and agile.

I would guess if its running right? Then its a tire or wheel bearing?
Shops would probably re balance tires cheap and that would let you check those bearings.

With mine having just turned 12k miles. I have changed everthing on this bike but have not cracked into the motor tranny. Oh and have not sand and painted frame yet?
Heres my list so far
1978 KZ 650 c-2
11,800 miles
Purchased Bike, August 6th 2011
Replace wiring harness
New turn signals led, convert rear to red marker/ turn
New headlight, new headlight bucket with chrome ring
Tires
Gauge repair and clean
New ignition switch
New KZ900 switches left and right
New handle bars
Wired George Relay and wire for Coil modification
New elec. (Dyna) ignition/ with new coils, new plugs
New throttle and clutch cables
New side covers and emblems, rubber grommets
New Kawasaki Vulcan mirrors
Carburetors cleaned and re jetted
Carburetor intake boots
K&N pod air filters
Paint tank, side covers and fenders (plus all prep. supplies)
New handle bar grips
Prep and paint header, new clamp
New Battery
Refinish wheels
Made 3" extended swing arm, (huge improvement on handling!)
Aluminum rear caliper extension
Refurbish no baffle Kerker header (shortened 4" to allow tuning with pods!)
New bearings on everything!
as of 8/30/2012


NOT DONE YET......

N0NB wrote: At the moment I'm asking $2000 for my SR over in the classified forum. It must not be worth that much to anyone else here.

Looks to be a very fair price to me. With a clear title and good running condition you should get that with no problems at all. But maybe not on this forum. Most here like to score bikes that are cheaper but may require a little TLC or as a project. Even though in the end, it will probably cost them more than your asking price to get a cheaper bike in to the same condition, lol. I would say yours would go fast on eBay or maybe even CL.

Nice looking bike!