Project bike ?

[GREEKSTANG]

Well a guy is selling a sportbike for a few hundred bucks. How much to drop a new engine and clutch asssembly in there? Might also need some electrical work. Basically I want to know if it's worth it as I want to have a bike for under $2000.

[540Malibu]

kinda need to know what it is

[GREEKSTANG]

Its a 1991 kawasaki ex500 . Guy states it's race wired, no headlight,etc. I would love to make it a 750 but if it's too much work, I'll even drop the same motor in there. I just have no clue where to find these parts or how much it costs and if I can't do it, how much the labor will be,etc.

[Basicorpse]

I highly doubt it will be worth it. My buddy picked up a running 1994 500 ex for $1200 with unhacked wiring. I would stay away from this bike electrical work can be a nightmare.

[Black Rob]

first off, the engine sits on a "cradle". Unless a 750 motor "fits" on a 500 cradle (unlikely), then you will need to make a 750 cradle fit the 500 frame. Then you need to worry about already butchered wiring. Your gonna have to hack it up more to swap a motor, especially a newer one that has a CDI box (computer). But if you just need to swap same motors you won't likely need a new clutch (as another motor will have one, likely still good), and unless the bikes under $200 I wouldn't bother. As corpse said, those things sell cheap in great condition. I owned a 90 and it ran mint; I only paid $300 for it. Look for a better deal before you commit to this one. The Want Ad is your best friend

[Mystic1199]

first off, the engine sits on a "cradle". Unless a 750 motor "fits" on a 500 cradle (unlikely), then you will need to make a 750 cradle fit the 500 frame. Then you need to worry about already butchered wiring. Your gonna have to hack it up more to swap a motor, especially a newer one that has a CDI box (computer). But if you just need to swap same motors you won't likely need a new clutch (as another motor will have one, likely still good), and unless the bikes under $200 I wouldn't bother. As corpse said, those things sell cheap in great condition. I owned a 90 and it ran mint; I only paid $300 for it. Look for a better deal before you commit to this one. The Want Ad is your best friend



dude i was looking for you , i e-mailed your dad looking for some powdercoating to get done but i guess you dont work there anymore ....i was looking to get wheels done

[Black Rob]

Yeah, I moved to Quincy for a while and left my computer in storage. The PCing was going well and I started doing vinyl sign/lettering out of the same shop, but my father bought me out. I swing by now and then and help a bit but I've mostly washed my hands of it. Working with family sucks, and my father and I have the same temper. OCC has nothing on us, we fight with fists, lol. On a lighter note, PM me with what you want/need and I'll put the order through to my father and hook it up. Thats cuz you know I'm good like that, lol.

[Mystic1199]

Yeah, I moved to Quincy for a while and left my computer in storage. The PCing was going well and I started doing vinyl sign/lettering out of the same shop, but my father bought me out. I swing by now and then and help a bit but I've mostly washed my hands of it. Working with family sucks, and my father and I have the same temper. OCC has nothing on us, we fight with fists, lol. On a lighter note, PM me with what you want/need and I'll put the order through to my father and hook it up. Thats cuz you know I'm good like that, lol.



PM me being sent or jump on AIM