noober - need advice

[Birdmove]

Went and looked at a 1999 KLR650 with only 3000 miles at a dealer today.I wasn't real impressed with the dealer-they had apparently done nothing to the bike in preperation to selling it.Examples:the right mirror was all bent around so you got a good view of your left shoulder;the clutch cable was really sticky-like you need king kong forearms to pull the clutch lever.They are asking $3000.00 for the bike.I don't know how the PO got the handgrips in such bad shape with only 3000 miles.They look worn out.Theres sign of rusty stain coming off the water pump, but it didn't seem to be leaking when I ran it.The plastic hand protectors were in poor shape-one broken.There was various little dings and scratches etc.The engine did look pretty new, other than the rust stain, and ran well.I took it for a test ride.The engine, or, at least, the temp gauge was running much to the hot side, unlike my 2001 KLR250, which rareley gets over half way by the temp gauge.I wouldn't be surprised if the coolant was low and the shop may not have even checked it.The tags were expired, but I took it out on the street anyway, as I've always wanted to test ride a KLR650. All the lights worked, and, as I said, it ran well (except for the water temp).I'm not sure, but I think the handlebars may be bent a little bit. But I can see why people think the KLR650 is a nice ride.It seemed to have enough power to get the job done, and seemed comfortable to me. I think I'm going to go see another dealer with new ones to see what kind of deal they would make me with my 250 in trade. Does anyone think this bike might be an okay deal at $3000.00?I guess the biggest question would be the engine temp running too high- the other stuff is either fixable, or not that big of a deal.And 3000 miles is 3000 miles.My 2001 KLR250 with 8000 miles is in WAY better shape though-with no scratches, dings, dents or anything. Jon Neet

[matteeanne@yahoo.com]

Nah, sounds like it was not well kept, and the rust stains could be a sign of severe internal damage (bad pump, ground up in system. Check Ebay and be patient) Esp a 5 year old bike with 3000 miles it likely sat for a long time and all seals, grommets, etc are shot. I saw a sweet one on Ebay today for $1500, take your time and if you dont know what to look for get a freind or delaer who does... And yes, the KLR is a great ride. --- Birdmove wrote:

> > > Went and looked at a 1999 KLR650 with only 3000 > miles at a dealer > today.I wasn't real impressed with the dealer-they > had apparently > done nothing to the bike in preperation to selling > it.Examples:the > right mirror was all bent around so you got a good > view of your left > shoulder;the clutch cable was really sticky-like you > need king kong > forearms to pull the clutch lever.They are asking > $3000.00 for the > bike.I don't know how the PO got the handgrips in > such bad shape with > only 3000 miles.They look worn out.Theres sign of > rusty stain coming > off the water pump, but it didn't seem to be leaking > when I ran > it.The plastic hand protectors were in poor > shape-one broken.There > was various little dings and scratches etc.The > engine did look pretty > new, other than the rust stain, and ran well.I took > it for a test > ride.The engine, or, at least, the temp gauge was > running much to the > hot side, unlike my 2001 KLR250, which rareley gets > over half way by > the temp gauge.I wouldn't be surprised if the > coolant was low and the > shop may not have even checked it.The tags were > expired, but I took > it out on the street anyway, as I've always wanted > to test ride a > KLR650. > All the lights worked, and, as I said, it ran > well (except for > the water temp).I'm not sure, but I think the > handlebars may be bent > a little bit. > But I can see why people think the KLR650 is a > nice ride.It > seemed to have enough power to get the job done, and > seemed > comfortable to me. > I think I'm going to go see another dealer with > new ones to see > what kind of deal they would make me with my 250 in > trade. > Does anyone think this bike might be an okay > deal at $3000.00?I > guess the biggest question would be the engine temp > running too high- > the other stuff is either fixable, or not that big > of a deal.And 3000 > miles is 3000 miles.My 2001 KLR250 with 8000 miles > is in WAY better > shape though-with no scratches, dings, dents or > anything. > > Jon Neet > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at > www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: > www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > > >

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[gcurve2000]

Jon, that's pricey. Just yesterday I bought a 2004 KLR650 from a private party. $3600. Only 990 miles, extremely fresh. Even came with shop manuals, a bike lift, and didn't have to pay any tax like you would at a dealer. I've been watching eBay for a month to get a feel for price vs. model year. I watched 2000-2005 bikes, so I can't help you with '99s. But the three 2000 bikes that sold recently went for: $2750 (5K miles, looked quite nice) $2500 (6K miles, also looked nice) $2000 (3K miles, a tad ratty for my tastes) Just be patient, the right bike is out there for you. You can afford to be picky. Bill Watson

[john@simmons.net]

Bought a 2004 from a dealer with 1300 miles and 10 months left on factory warranty. $4300 taxes tags and title transfer. I had been surfing the net and watching eBay and calling around to dealers within a couple hundred miles. You can find a better deal, be patient ride the 250 till a nice one turns up. John NC

----- Original Message ----- From: "gcurve2000" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 2:43 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: 99 KLR w/3000 miles > > > Jon, that's pricey. Just yesterday I bought a 2004 KLR650 from a > private party. $3600. Only 990 miles, extremely fresh. Even came > with shop manuals, a bike lift, and didn't have to pay any tax like > you would at a dealer. > > I've been watching eBay for a month to get a feel for price vs. > model year. I watched 2000-2005 bikes, so I can't help you > with '99s. But the three 2000 bikes that sold recently went for: > > $2750 (5K miles, looked quite nice) > $2500 (6K miles, also looked nice) > $2000 (3K miles, a tad ratty for my tastes) > > Just be patient, the right bike is out there for you. You can > afford to be picky. > > Bill Watson > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[squasher_1]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Birdmove" wrote:

> > Went and looked at a 1999 KLR650 with only 3000 miles at a

dealer

> today.I wasn't real impressed with the dealer-they had apparently > done nothing to the bike in preperation to selling it. > Does anyone think this bike might be an okay deal at $3000.00?I > guess the biggest question would be the engine temp running too

high-

> the other stuff is either fixable, or not that big of a deal.And

3000

> miles is 3000 miles.My 2001 KLR250 with 8000 miles is in WAY better > shape though-with no scratches, dings, dents or anything. > > Jon Neet

NO, it sounds like the bike sat outside for a long time. not good. without seeing it in person, i think $2300 is what it might be worth. Around here, N.Cali, you can sometimes find a used 2003 for $3500 with under 10,000 miles. And bikes cost a lot in the S.F. Bay Area

[WILLAM GILMORE]

I paid only 2,100.00 for a 98 (A-12) with just over 3,000 miles on it. By the time I finished putting on new tires, fork seals and valve adjustment it cost about $2,600.00. I still think I got a good deal. It's given me almost 7,000 miles of use and it runs like it did the day I picked it up from the shop. Although it too was a bit banged-up by the previous owner. Good riding! Will squasher_1 wrote:

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Birdmove" wrote: > > Went and looked at a 1999 KLR650 with only 3000 miles at a dealer > today.I wasn't real impressed with the dealer-they had apparently > done nothing to the bike in preperation to selling it. > Does anyone think this bike might be an okay deal at $3000.00?I > guess the biggest question would be the engine temp running too high- > the other stuff is either fixable, or not that big of a deal.And 3000 > miles is 3000 miles.My 2001 KLR250 with 8000 miles is in WAY better > shape though-with no scratches, dings, dents or anything. > > Jon Neet NO, it sounds like the bike sat outside for a long time. not good. without seeing it in person, i think $2300 is what it might be worth. Around here, N.Cali, you can sometimes find a used 2003 for $3500 with under 10,000 miles. And bikes cost a lot in the S.F. Bay Area List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Eric]

Choke cable. ~Eric AZ --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "troyzellers" wrote:

> > A19 - 250 miles and 2 weeks old. I noticed something weird this > afternoon, after a quick 25 mile ride. When I turn my handlebars > extreme left (stopped of course) the bike will die if in gear. If

I

> put it in neutral and go hard left, the idle drops noticeably and

may

> or may not die, but it seems to do so only shortly after being in > gear. I did a quick adjustment on the clutch cable near the

perch,

> but it had no effect (same problem). Any idea? I don't remember > anything of this kind on the FAQ, but my memory is like a sieve. > > Thanks, > Troy aka HomeMadeSin