1981 KZ550 value

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1981 KZ550 value

02 Aug 2016 18:50
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Hey everyone. With a new project bike on its way, it's time to part with my first bike. I'm trying to put a value on it and with it being my first bike, the sentimental value is probably worth more than the bike is. What's a reasonable price to ask for a stock, running 1981 Kz550 LTD with a fresh top end rebuild?
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Re: 1981 KZ550 value

02 Aug 2016 20:45
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Pics?
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Re: 1981 KZ550 value

02 Aug 2016 21:12
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This is the best one I have right now. Ill try to take a closer one tomorrow

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Re: 1981 KZ550 value

03 Aug 2016 05:24
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Prices vary based on geographic location.
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Re: 1981 KZ550 value

03 Aug 2016 06:17
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I'm in Northern Virgina. I've checked KBB and its saying the value is about 1000 dollars. I'm not sure whether or not this is accurate. I can't find another one on craigslist or ebay to see what they are actually selling for.
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Re: 1981 KZ550 value

03 Aug 2016 06:31
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Fresh top end? I'd ask $2500 and maybe drop a little.
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Re: 1981 KZ550 value

03 Aug 2016 07:37
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I'd say $1800 and go from there. $2500 is more of a California price.
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Re: 1981 KZ550 value

03 Aug 2016 07:50
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See:

www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1981/Kawa...50-C2-LTD-550/Values

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Re: 1981 KZ550 value

03 Aug 2016 07:52
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It's more psychological than anything else. Weeds out the bums and gives room for the buyer to think he's getting a good deal. I don't say OBO on CL only eBay. Cash only too. Still get some flakes but not as many. :evil:
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Re: 1981 KZ550 value

03 Aug 2016 18:20
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Not always how it works though steve. If I look at something and see $1500 worth of bike and you want $3000 I'll usually not bother trying to cut you in half; I'll just keep looking, and that's what a lot of CLers do is ask double and hope from there.

Be straight up in an ad and I will buy it that day. And my first thought from your pic was $1500. I had a similar one that I sold last year for a bit less than that
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Re: 1981 KZ550 value

04 Aug 2016 06:44
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If you're able to do it, post it here in Richmond as well. It's not too far a drive and the 70's/80's Japanese bikes have really taken off in popularity here. Most of the KZ/GS/CB's I see on the 'List are gone within a week.
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Re: 1981 KZ550 value

04 Aug 2016 07:15
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I ended up putting it on craigslist for 1800. I got a call from a guy yesterday who wants to come see it later on today. I'll keep you all updated to see if it sells for that amount.
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