I found a bike on CL

So I found a 1982 KZ1000 ON Craigslist for $1000. My knowledge is limited on older bikes and I went and looked on Nada for a pricing suggestions. I'm wonder how much is this bike worth really, and how much would it cost me in parts to get a carb? I don't mind learning and taking my time. But I would love advice on this bike. Thanks in advance.

1982 kz 1000 $1000 cash - $1000
houston.craigslist.org/mcy/5218382977.html

I would say a running 1000 from that year, in that condition would be worth about $800-1600. Otherwise it's a non-running bike with missing parts. Try to make a sale around $500 or less if you are really interested. Make sure there are papers for registration if you plan on spending money.

You are buying a bike without knowing if and how the engine is running, and all other parts. If this is your first or dream bike and you have extra cash and mechanical skills, go for it.

If you want to ride sooner rather than later, then find a good running bike for the same price (plenty out there). I got my 1979 KZ650 for $0.

The bike is a KZ1000-M2 CSR. I would offer $500. The asking price might not be terribly high, though. It's going to take another $500-1000 or so.. If you get it into good running condition, it might be worth $3500 or thereabouts. I would assume $2500 max re-sale.

Don't believe anything the owner says --- people forget, don't know or flat out lie. sad but true

Missing one carb? Double pics, upside down pic of the speedo? Watch it.
Steve

I have never paid more than $500 for some real nice KZ's (running in most cases). Ones that needed work bit still in great shape. If your planning on working on it that's what I would offer for it. Maybe a bit more depending on specifics of that bike. $1000 seems pretty steep from the pics.
Just My 2c

Thanks everyone I will keep this all in mind. Will talk to the seller and see if we can get it for 500 or I will just walk away.

For $1000, you should be able to ride away. :whistle:
Steve

swest wrote: For $1000, you should be able to ride away. :whistle:
Steve

For a bike like that I agree.

Its been sitting in the elements for a long time, engine could be stuck, have been stuck and freed up.

Yeah I'd start at $300 or $400 and negotiate from there... that's just my take on it from the pictures.

I just called and talked to the guy sounded straight up said the
story on the missing carb is they needed cleaned so his brother took them to clean
them and went to jail. Said he went to get them and the one carb was missing.
Said it was a driver last march has rust free tank, new tires, no tears in the seat
and been stored inside.
Needs the one carb, one mirror and the front brake lever.

Tell him to put them on and get it running and you will give him a thousand.

Around central California if you see one on Craigslist and don't drop everything and go get it it will be gone. Scarcely time to discuss it with anybody.

A set of 26's will run $200 used. Id start at $600 and go from there. If they have been apart they're just that, parts.
Steve