1975 Kawasaki 400

[Vape]

Saw an ad on Craigslist for this bike. It's local and the guy is asking $200 for it. It doesn't run (still have to ask him why) and he says it has "some rust." I'm still waiting for a reply to some questions on it, but I looked up pictures of that year and model and I like it. Judging from this should I try to go lower, or do you all think this is a good price? I don't mind having to fix it, it'll be a learning experience

[VindianaJones]

You don't get much for $200. I'd get a good pic from him to make sure its not totally shot and find out why it doesn't run. I had a KZ400 that was about that year. ( one of my first bikes ) I loved it.

[Vape]

Seller says that you can kick it slowly and the engine will turn, so it isnt seized up or anything. He said it needs a new battery, and from the pics he showed me it needs a new seat cover. Rust doesnt look bad, looks like what you can get off of the chrome parts of bicycles with a brillo pad. I'm going to ask for more pictures and/or a chance to go and see it. Even if it were running I'd be spending the winter working on it, replacing parts and stuff.

[OKC_Kent]

kz400.com

[SilverEagle]

If it is complete and all nuts and bolts are there, engine turns and overall just looks like it has been sitting.........it sound like a good project that isn't hopeless. At least you've got winter ahead of you and it is a nice time to get one. Offer him 140-150 and see if he goes for it. Any project you WILL find more to do than you anticipated......an engine that has been sitting.........count on dried out seals and such.