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buying a 1994 kx500, what to look for?

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alexander-vmann:
i woke up this morning to see that there was a kx500 for sale on finn (norway's craiglist) i tried a 2006 cr250 last year a figuerd big two strokes are more fun than my 2013 kx250f and have been looking to swap my bike for one ever since, so i called the guy and asked if he'd be innterssed in trading bikes, since he was selling his bike to buy a four stroke he was, but when i go to do the trading what should i look for? he told me that the kx500 had run 5 hours since last engine overhaul, but are the other things to look for, things that migth be paticular to a 94' kx500? Thanks for replys in advance

Foxx4Beaver:
check the VIN first to be sure it's really a '94, and not stolen...a lot of falsely listed bikes out there.
I'm not sure what your plans are with it....but all I care about when buying a used bike, is that everything works, such as shifts in and out of each gear as it should, and that it's ALL there.
Whenever I buy a used bike, I go into it expecting to spend anywhere from $3000 to $5000 on a complete rebuild, in some cases, more than that.

alexander-vmann:

--- Quote from: Foxx4Beaver on May 02, 2015, 01:31:22 AM ---check the VIN first to be sure it's really a '94, and not stolen...a lot of falsely listed bikes out there.
I'm not sure what your plans are with it....but all I care about when buying a used bike, is that everything works, such as shifts in and out of each gear as it should, and that it's ALL there.
Whenever I buy a used bike, I go into it expecting to spend anywhere from $3000 to $5000 on a complete rebuild, in some cases, more than that.

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thanks for replying, im going to test drive the bike first ofcourse is there a way i can tell that the bike is in not so good condition except for obviuous sign like misfire ofcourse, maybe by the smell of the exhaust or sound of engine?

Foxx4Beaver:

--- Quote from: alexander-vmann on May 02, 2015, 07:42:17 AM ---thanks for replying, im going to test drive the bike first ofcourse is there a way i can tell that the bike is in not so good condition except for obviuous sign like misfire ofcourse, maybe by the smell of the exhaust or sound of engine?

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excessive vibration, is a classic sign of pure neglect and lack of maintenance....i.e...worn crank bearings...even the bearings in the frame neck and suspension/linkage will cause vibration if they're worn out.
You should have a pretty good idea the first few seconds you look at it if it's been well maintained and cared for or not.
Get some pics or video if possible. :-)

sandblaster:
Besides everything already suggested, bring a stand with you and put the bike on it.
Then grab the rear wheel and try to move it up and down and side to side.
Your looking for any slack or wear in the bearings, swing arm, and linkage.
Also, check for "rocking" of the rear brake caliper mount.
Take a look under the bike.
Look for case repairs or a stripped or repaired drain bolt.
If you see any JB Weld just consider that part needing replaced.
If you get the chance to ride it, make sure it doesn't pop out of gear... Pay close attention to 3rd as they like to go out.

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