bdholsin
XS Enthusiast
I finally came across a deal on craiglist to fix up and flip to subsidize my 650. I'll admit, this bike ('92 Kawasaki Ninja EX500) would probably take top honors in a "Fugliest Bike" contest but I got it for a mere $250. I'm intending to flip it next spring and continue upgrading/replacing more stuff on the 650. The paint is terrible (from the PO) but the engine is strong.
After getting it home I compared the two side by side. I realize that the Ninja has no soul compared to my 650. The 650 has waaaay more character too. Even my wife (who has no interest in bikes) commented on how nice my 650 is and I better not give it up. That certainly was a surprise.
The PO spray painted all the body panels black and the tank yellow. I'm having a heck of a time getting the paint off. I'm seriously considering parting it out. I do have the title and would hate to kill it but I don't know what it'd be worth as a whole once I get it back to "right".
After getting it home I compared the two side by side. I realize that the Ninja has no soul compared to my 650. The 650 has waaaay more character too. Even my wife (who has no interest in bikes) commented on how nice my 650 is and I better not give it up. That certainly was a surprise.
The PO spray painted all the body panels black and the tank yellow. I'm having a heck of a time getting the paint off. I'm seriously considering parting it out. I do have the title and would hate to kill it but I don't know what it'd be worth as a whole once I get it back to "right".