Thanks Scott!
~Eric AZ
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, scott quillen
wrote:
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> Eric,
>
> your bike is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for
it...that's the bottom line.
>
> I bought my 87 about 9 months ago with less than 5k miles on it
for $2k. And it was a garage queen - NO damage, NO plastic fading,
ALL original in "near showroom condition". It needed new tires,
petcock rebuild and two or three missing fasteners. One of the seat
bolts was snapped off, so I had to easy-out it and install new bolt.
I also installed a K&N filter because the original foam element was
disintegrating from age. I replaced the doohickey and spring, and
changed the oil/filter and coolant.
>
> So, I've probably got about $2400 in mine (total) and it's like a
NEW 87...
>
> With that said, I believe $2200 may be a bit steep for yours, but
like I said, it's worth what someone is willing to pay for it. I'm
sure there are those who think $2k was too much to give for mine.
>
> Best of luck!
>
> Regards,
> Scott
>
> Eric wrote: Greetings! I am considering selling
my KLR and wanted to give you
> guys the first look since this is the best KLR board on the
> planet... I also wanted to see if you guys think $2200 is a fair
> asking price. I've posted a pic in 'photos' titled 'AAA KLR for
> sale'. Here's the skinny:
> '87 KLR with ***10k original miles***.
> Eagle doohickey and spring. (Thanks Mike!)
> Bone stock, starts with ease and runs FLAWLESSLY. (recent
carb
> rebuild)
> '02 or '03 tank (can't remember)...original tank had developed
a
> leak.
> Exhaust is quiet, and NO TWEETY.
> Arizona bike, so no rust.
> New fork seals and dust boots.
> Acerbis fairing (the factory one was not damaged in a 'whoops'
> or anything, I just didn't like the look...)
> Mini front signals.
> LED tail light.
> Rear tire doesn't have much tread left, but there is no
cracking
> or other damage.
> Front tire is very good.
> New stock seat.
> Recent brake pads.
> One of the ears on the rack is broken.
>
> This bike is VERY mechanically sound; I wouldn't hesitate to
> take it for a thousand mile trip AS IT SITS. The plastic has been
> rattle-canned to match the tank. I'm looking for a buyer or at
> least some feedback. If you aren't interested but have an opinion
> on the price, please let me know. Thanks!
> ~Eric AZ
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