what do you think this engine is worth??

[oOGoFastOo]

I was looking at this KX500 motor for my Tecate but I don't know how much to offer the guy. It comes with the carb and he says it runs and thinks its a 1993 engine. I was thinking of offering him $250.00 for it. What would you offer for it??
thanks.

[chris200x]

LOL..I know we all like good deals. but dont you think that's kind of a low ball offer?

[BigGreenMachine]

Its an 87 or older. 89-04 are the sought after ones since they are all the same build making parts more abundant.

I would not pay big money for an 87.

[oOGoFastOo]

what is a good offer idk what its worth?

[BigGreenMachine]

If he does not know the year that would raise a warning flag in my mind. Offer $250. If he doesn't bite then go up in $25 increments. Don't go over $500.

[oOGoFastOo]

yeah, i thought that a 1993 motor wouldnt be painted black? arent most dirt bike engines bare aluminum?

[oOGoFastOo]

does any one know what year kawasaki went to flat slide carbs? the one in the pic is a round slide. from my research the engine looks like a 86/87 model because they were the only ones that were painted black and came with round slide carbs. what is a 86/87 kx500 engine worth?

[3Razors]

Its def. an 87 and older engine. I would stay away from it if it were me. The older kx's dont have near the parts availability and some weird quirks. They went to flatside carb. in 88.

[oOGoFastOo]

thanks that what i thought. he keeps telling me the guy he bought it from said it was a 92 or 93 and he paid 750.00 for it. i think he got ripped.