So, I've lurked on these forums for quite some time wishing for the day when I can own a Kz. I'm glad to say, that time has come! (hopefully)
Me and the seller have agreed on the price, and he says he will hold it for me. Until our meet time on Saturday. It is a 1982/1983 kz550 that doesn't run, and apparently has no keys, although it does have a title. The purchase price will be $350 (down from $550) the owner says it has 107k miles though, which I find incredibly hard to believe... I suspect he's misreading the odometer, but I'll find out when I look at it. It's also been sitting for at least five years.
When I finally have it in my hands I'll be looking it over thoroughly and posting a ton of pictures for you guys! I suspect it's going to be a pain to get it running, the first thing to do is of course to get a key for it. I'm hoping that I can have the dealership make a set of keys off the vin, unless there's another way to get keys for it?
I'll have to most likely install a in line fuel filter for it as well, just to catch any gunk from the tank. I expect to also replace the fuel lines. The seat will need to be recovered, but that's low on the list of things to do. The chrome appears to be in good shape, with no visible rust from the pictures. Of course new battery, oil change, and I'll have to mess with the timing I'm sure.
Aside from that I'm not sure what else it will need, although I'm sure there are other things that will need to be done.
So, what are opinions? Am I over paying for it? I really really want this bike and I'm hoping to get it, just because I've wanted one for so long. I'm trying to avoid tunnel vision though, I dont want to overlook major issues in my excitement for it. I've already got a quote for insurance, and it'll cost me $300 for a full year so that isn't bad at all. Compared to what my insurance for a car would be... $200 a month.