I am thinking about buying this bike because it's so cheap. They post says it's an '05 but it looks like it has a steel frame. Could you please help me about and tell me what year it is? :cheers:
http://bham.craigsli...1449915334.html
Please Help! What year is this?
Started by Tray11, Nov 05 2009 07:42 AM
20 replies to this topic
Posted 05 November 2009 - 07:42 AM
I am thinking about buying this bike because it's so cheap. They post says it's an '05 but it looks like it has a steel frame. Could you please help me about and tell me what year it is? :cheers:
http://bham.craigsli...1449915334.html
Posted 05 November 2009 - 07:55 AM
Tray11 said:
I am thinking about buying this bike because it's so cheap. They post says it's an '05 but it looks like it has a steel frame. Could you please help me about and tell me what year it is? :cheers:
http://bham.craigsli...1449915334.html
http://bham.craigsli...1449915334.html
the kawasaki smokers never got the aluminum treatment. i highly advise you to pass on that one, for many reasons.
Posted 05 November 2009 - 08:04 AM
this is what an 05 KX250 looks like.
http://www.bikez.com...%20Kawasaki.jpg
the frame on the craigs picture is nothing like an 05, and the forks aren't right either.
I think the seller slapped some newer plastics on, probably stolen. The bars look tweaked, and it's certainly been flipped. I'm pretty frugal when it come to buying a machine I'm only going to break in the woods, so I know where your coming from, but you should probably let this one pass. Seems shady.
http://www.bikez.com...%20Kawasaki.jpg
the frame on the craigs picture is nothing like an 05, and the forks aren't right either.
I think the seller slapped some newer plastics on, probably stolen. The bars look tweaked, and it's certainly been flipped. I'm pretty frugal when it come to buying a machine I'm only going to break in the woods, so I know where your coming from, but you should probably let this one pass. Seems shady.
Posted 05 November 2009 - 08:12 AM
I agree with the other guys. I'm all about a cheap bike, but let this one go.
Posted 05 November 2009 - 09:04 AM
Looks like a 97 or 98. Fat swingarm with 94-98 plastics. What's up with the green rotor? :crazy:
Posted 05 November 2009 - 09:51 AM
Ha! I have no clue what's going on with the green rotor :bonk: but thanks for all of your help. I think i'll go with you on this one and just pass.
Posted 05 November 2009 - 11:59 AM
Is that not a 1999 - 2002 radiator shroud?
That left side panel looks like green apple taffy.
That left side panel looks like green apple taffy.
Posted 05 November 2009 - 12:31 PM
You would have to take a close up look at the bike. The seller might take less.
Some comments in this post say to stay away from it for many reasons, but fail to mention one reason.
Others say "shady". Why? Someone is selling an item. What's so shady about that?
Some comments in this post say to stay away from it for many reasons, but fail to mention one reason.
Others say "shady". Why? Someone is selling an item. What's so shady about that?
Posted 05 November 2009 - 12:48 PM
KDXGarage said:
Is that not a 1999 - 2002 radiator shroud?
That left side panel looks like green apple taffy.
That left side panel looks like green apple taffy.
Posted 05 November 2009 - 12:49 PM
MiddleweightSam said:
Some comments in this post say to stay away from it for many reasons, but fail to mention one reason.
i really have to answer that, look at the pics
Posted 05 November 2009 - 01:01 PM
KDXGarage said:
Is that not a 1999 - 2002 radiator shroud?
That left side panel looks like green apple taffy.
That left side panel looks like green apple taffy.
hi_im_sean said:
thats what i thought at first, i thnik its a 99-02
The graphics make it look that way, see how the design flows to the seat? Dead giveaway is 1) gray arbox 2) squarish side panels 3) large openings on the side grabs. Only the 97 & 98's had the beefy swinger.
Posted 05 November 2009 - 01:04 PM
MiddleweightSam said:
Some comments in this post say to stay away from it for many reasons, but fail to mention one reason.
Maybe because the guy thinks it's an 05 and it's about 7 years older than that? I definately wouldn't want to be arguing with that guy. He looks like he's had more pricks in his ass than Clay Aiken at a gay bar.
I would say go for it IF you got the vin checked out, 97's and 98's were great bikes.
Posted 05 November 2009 - 06:11 PM
MiddleweightSam said:
You would have to take a close up look at the bike. The seller might take less.
Some comments in this post say to stay away from it for many reasons, but fail to mention one reason.
Others say "shady". Why? Someone is selling an item. What's so shady about that?
Some comments in this post say to stay away from it for many reasons, but fail to mention one reason.
Others say "shady". Why? Someone is selling an item. What's so shady about that?
Think about it, $700 bucks for an 05??? That doesn't set off red flashing lights for you:busted: that this might be a tad bit on the shady side? And offering this guy less then he's asking might be a good way to lose a handful of teeth.
I have to agree with the others, this is one you want to pass on unless you want to shell out the money for the asking price and then turn right around and rebuild it.
Sure looks like a 98 to me as well.
Posted 05 November 2009 - 09:27 PM
No front brake stuff except a rotor. Which is painted green? What in the hell? Not to mention the guy sitting on it looks like a total douche silo.
And there's a trailer in the background.
And there's a trailer in the background.
Posted 06 November 2009 - 11:36 AM
MiddleweightSam said:
You would have to take a close up look at the bike. The seller might take less.
Some comments in this post say to stay away from it for many reasons, but fail to mention one reason.
Others say "shady". Why? Someone is selling an item. What's so shady about that?
Some comments in this post say to stay away from it for many reasons, but fail to mention one reason.
Others say "shady". Why? Someone is selling an item. What's so shady about that?
Posted 06 November 2009 - 04:53 PM
for the second time the vin will tell you it is not rocket science
Posted 06 November 2009 - 04:59 PM
front brakes are way overrated. lol. maybe he just needs the cash real bad. probably needs to buy a home waxing kit before the stubble comes back.
