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2/1/2018 5:46am
Bought from the original owner earlier this year. Looks to have less than 10 hours on it, all original right down to the tires and grips, with exception of a UNI Filter and an O-ring chain. I have too many bikes and not enough time to ride them so I’ve decided to reign things in for a while.
The bad:
Previous owner used a corrosive cleaner and the engines are oxidized, I’ve been told that they will clean up and look like new again with use of a vapour blaster.
Top of steering stem shows rust, as does an area on the stock bars where the paint has chipped off, I’m assuming same cause as the engine cases. It’s obvious the bike has been stored indoors and well taken care of, so that’s all I can figure, unless the humidity in Tennessee would cause this over time.
Upper pipe mount is broken, like most KX500’s.
He also appears to have tried to sand the graphics off of the right side of the tank, it’s scuffed up.
I have not made any attempt to restore the tank or the engine cases. Been too busy with work and the bike has just been collecting dust since I got it home.
I have a lot of aftermarket goodies for this bike too, I had the intention of going all out with it and making a real formidable moto weapon out of it but reality is doing a project bike will just take away valuable riding time which I already don’t have enough of.
Located in Kamloops BC.
I have the original Tennessee title and import documenta from bringing it into Canada.
$4700 USD or $6000 Cdn firm. I can assist with shipping arrangements.
The bad:
Previous owner used a corrosive cleaner and the engines are oxidized, I’ve been told that they will clean up and look like new again with use of a vapour blaster.
Top of steering stem shows rust, as does an area on the stock bars where the paint has chipped off, I’m assuming same cause as the engine cases. It’s obvious the bike has been stored indoors and well taken care of, so that’s all I can figure, unless the humidity in Tennessee would cause this over time.
Upper pipe mount is broken, like most KX500’s.
He also appears to have tried to sand the graphics off of the right side of the tank, it’s scuffed up.
I have not made any attempt to restore the tank or the engine cases. Been too busy with work and the bike has just been collecting dust since I got it home.
I have a lot of aftermarket goodies for this bike too, I had the intention of going all out with it and making a real formidable moto weapon out of it but reality is doing a project bike will just take away valuable riding time which I already don’t have enough of.
Located in Kamloops BC.
I have the original Tennessee title and import documenta from bringing it into Canada.
$4700 USD or $6000 Cdn firm. I can assist with shipping arrangements.
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I don't see anything wrong with a guy bumping after a few days.....
So bump!
Bump, good luck with the sale
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