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New/looking at an 89 KX 500 today..

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Steve:
Hey all, I currently have a 1984 CR 500 that I totally redid, and am thinking of maybe swapping it for an 89 KX 500 that's local.  This is the CR:



I have even redone the suspension and stuff in my bike.  I've read a lot of negative stuff about my 84, but so far it's been an awesome bike, it runs and idles like it's new, usually fires 1-2 hits.  The guy who has the KX, is a CR/Honda nut, myself, i've never been a huge Honda guy at all, but this has been a decent one.  Anyway I like the idea of the 89 KX, never suspension setup, discs front and back, and hear they are a bit more powerful [like that matters at this level lol]. 

Anyway is there anything in specific that I should look for, or is it more a per owner/maintenance basis?  CR engine is a bit simpler to fix, but harder to get parts for too.. Are these KX 500s fairly reliable? I mostly trail ride/goof around on jumps, thanks.

Danger4u2:
Keep the CR and buy the KX.  97'CR and 04'KX

Steve:
I wish I could, but the finances say otherwise.  It's been since 2006 since I worked, I live just outside Windsor, ON, the unemployment capital of Canada. :-(

Plus I have some other toys too... I have an 84 Mustang SVO that runs 11.80s on the 4 banger... so I have funds for one bike.. that's about it.  It's basically, the CR has proven itself... and I have been through every nut and bolt.  A new twist tonight, someone offered me good money for my CR and I can buy the KX at an extremely good price.... so, I hate to see the Honda go, but I think about this tiime tomorrow night I will be posting pics of my new KX500 on here.. wull see.

Nice bikes you got there.

Speedway73:
Good gawd...that's a really nice old school CR!!

How much $$$ does it mean to you?? Sentimental reasons ?? The '89 K5 is not that much newer and parts for THOSE are getting hard to find too.

Steve:
So I haven't gotten a chance to go see the bike, but got a pic... this looks 86 ish?  Not a huge deal breaker for me really, but my CR is in better shape, that said I wouldn't mind trying to buy this bike somehow.  When did these get the KIPS? 

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