RedRider Posted May 12, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 12, 2016 Saw this ad on ADVRider and couldn't believe it. It has to be too good to be true. 2008 KLR650 for $500. This is even better than Puc's Crud for $1000 - well, maybe not. I bought it and my son is driving up from Phoenix to ABQ to pick it up. Will know in a couple of hours how bad it is. Heck, the extras are worth the $500. If the bike is salvageable, it is just a bonus. We shall see. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 13, 2016 Share #2 Posted May 13, 2016 Can't view page without creating an account... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted May 13, 2016 Share #3 Posted May 13, 2016 Seems like I remember some issues with the KLR's that had something to do with the topend,,,, seems like there was a fix they needed,, if memory serves,, it was called the "dohickey" fix or something... Maybe,, just maybe,,, thats all it needs to be a rider:fingers-crossed-emo:thumbsup:... Regardless,, THAT is a steal for Dual Sport scoot of that caliber!! Hope it works out RR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted May 13, 2016 Didn't think of that --- Here is the text of the ad: 2008 KLR 650 This being a KLR, it needs a little putting together. This being a KLR, it also has a ton of farkles, installed and others new/uninstalled. Approximate mileage 15,000 - the odometer stopped working at 7,433 but I always had a GPS on so kept track of it. One owner. 685 kit done doohickey done KLR650.com skidplate. Eagle Mike fork brace Carb adjustment screw Fuse block grip heaters klr650.com luggage rack and boxes Uninstalled farkles: brand new Givi crash bars SW Motech tall, tinted windscreen (new) oem windscreen stebel horn dash kit for gauges and electronic clock/meter auto meter brand clock and voltmeter extra clutch/brake levers set of mirrors locking oil cap Powerbuilt brand 1500LB atv/motorcycle lift It has expired AZ registration (Oct 2012), I have the title and will send the release of liability/transfer paper to the MVD Last ridden two years ago; it has been parked outside for one year. When I put it in storage, I ran STAB-IL through it and drained the tank. $500 firm please Call/text Damien (520) xxx-xxxx [\quote] RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted May 13, 2016 Share #5 Posted May 13, 2016 $500 must be the number this week! I just bought a 16 foot Pontoon boat for $500. It needs seats and carpet and I'll be pulling the electric motors off it in favor of a 40 or 50HP outboard. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160513/cbd4ac5b9719e159481686644a5a494a.jpg Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted May 13, 2016 Share #6 Posted May 13, 2016 $500 must be the number this week! I just bought a 16 foot Pontoon boat for $500. It needs seats and carpet and I'll be pulling the electric motors off it in favor of a 40 or 50HP outboard. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160513/cbd4ac5b9719e159481686644a5a494a.jpg Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk WOWZY RAGGY!! That sweetheart looks like a VR Meet n Greet just waiting to happen!!:guitarist 2::guitarist 2: Dibs on the upstairs floor for setting up my tent on:rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfman Posted May 13, 2016 Share #7 Posted May 13, 2016 I once bought a bad motor from one of these. It had no compression, Popped the valve cover and there was a pieced of the valve train broken off an loose in the cam valley, Rest of the motor was fine. I chucked the head and sold the rest in parts. NMaybe you just need a head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfman Posted May 13, 2016 Share #8 Posted May 13, 2016 BTW: can I borrow it for a quick ride to Copper Canyon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted May 13, 2016 Share #9 Posted May 13, 2016 Sounds like two great deals found. Wish I could find a deal like that on a houseboat at Lake Cumberland. We are looking but it will take a heck of a deal before we can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted May 13, 2016 Share #10 Posted May 13, 2016 Sounds like two great deals found. Wish I could find a deal like that on a houseboat at Lake Cumberland. We are looking but it will take a heck of a deal before we can do it. Hey Boss,, I know we're not suppose to wheel and deal in the Swimming Pool here but just an FYI - I got one of those P.T. boats I will sell ya for a couple hundreds bucks.. Its located over on the east side of Michigan,,, just pay pal me the money and go get it.. Best time for pickup is between 1 and 5am.. Pay no attention to the Bearded guy with the sawed off shotgun if he happens to be around - I emptied all his shotgun shells last time I was over there and the "bang" you might hear is just a primer bang.. Here's a pic of the P.T. - let me know and I will send you an address for pick up!! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160513/cbd4ac5b9719e159481686644a5a494a.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted May 13, 2016 Share #11 Posted May 13, 2016 It don't look like that now, it's Stripped down to the plywood already, carpet should be here by next Wednesday. I have a 25hp I can put on it but really want more get up & go. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted May 13, 2016 Share #12 Posted May 13, 2016 Hey Red, how about we put that KLR motor on the boat? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share #13 Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) KLR engine won't produce more than about 25HP anyway. Might want to stick to the marine outboard. Anyway - the KLR Kaper was entirely successful! 2008 KLR650 with a 685 kit installed, doohickey done, full aluminum panniers, skid plate, heated grips, multiple windshields, motorcycle jack, boxes of extra parts. Looks in near perfect shape. Son reports even the tires and chain/sprockets look good. He signed the title which is in his name and has a matching VIN. $500. It is in my son's truck heading towards Phoenix. The seller was moving and needing to simplify his life by getting rid of stuff. The KLR was one of the stuff he needed to get rid of. Will have better pictures tomorrow. We are still trying to determine the catch. It is just too good to be true. RR Edited May 13, 2016 by RedRider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted May 13, 2016 Share #14 Posted May 13, 2016 KLR engine won't produce more than about 25HP anyway. Might want to stick to the marine outboard. Anyway - the KLR Kaper was entirely successful! 2008 KLR650 with a 685 kit installed, doohickey done, full aluminum panniers, skid plate, heated grips, multiple windshields, motorcycle jack, boxes of extra parts. Looks in near perfect shape. Son reports even the tires and chain/sprockets look good. He signed the title which is in his name and has a matching VIN. $500. It is in my son's truck heading towards Phoenix. The seller was moving and needing to simplify his life by getting rid of stuff. The KLR was one of the stuff he needed to get rid of. Will have better pictures tomorrow. We are still trying to determine the catch. It is just too good to be true. [ATTACH=CONFIG]105313[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]105314[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]105315[/ATTACH] RR BEAUTIFUL!!!!!:clap2::dancefool::dancefool::thumbsup: and ENDLESS :ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886 Few years ago I ran into a group of guys from Germany riding those puppys out at the Sturgis Rally.. Said it was all they could find for rental bikes within a few state area.. Those guys were having the time of their lives playing in the mountains on those puppies and I know for a fact they had wayyyyy more than a few hundred bucks just in rental:biker:!! GREAT FIND RR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted May 13, 2016 Share #15 Posted May 13, 2016 Nice find I'm sure the boy will have it running in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted May 13, 2016 Share #16 Posted May 13, 2016 ............... Wish I could find a deal like that on a houseboat at Lake Cumberland. ..... We have been looking at house boats also.. Some of them we looked at were so wore out they should be sunk...Those that look really nice, I would have to go back to work again.. I would like to find a good deal on one near us though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted May 13, 2016 Share #17 Posted May 13, 2016 Yep, an amazing deal, and I wish your son the best with it. Hopefully the guy was on the up and up and a good clean up, some minor maint. and he'll be riding. Can't wait to hear the rest of the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8hwfan Posted May 13, 2016 Share #18 Posted May 13, 2016 Great deal on the 2008 KLR Gen 2 the extras on the bike are worth more than you paid. I have a Gen 1 2006 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share #19 Posted May 13, 2016 He has been going through the boxes of stuff that came with the bike. Garmin Street Pilot 2720 (in perfect shape) with a mount already installed on the bike. 6 oil filters, 3 inner tubes, extra mirrors, a Wolfman tank bag. Unbelieveable!! RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrycuda Posted May 13, 2016 Share #20 Posted May 13, 2016 The forum ADVrider has some great deals along with great people. I've done a few transactions including just coming back from Texas last week w Steve to pick up a sweet razor trailer. Matter of fact, I drove about 890 miles to Texas , bu this guy drove over 1100 miles to meet me from Arizona. I've had great luck w the people on that site. Congrats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tooch Posted May 14, 2016 Share #21 Posted May 14, 2016 Funny! It looks just like the one my friend had stolen, along with his son's little dirt bike and the trailer they were both sitting on, from his driveway last fall. (True story.) Doesn't have KM/H on top and MP/H on the bottom of the speedo does it?! (Just kidding.) I bought my Tenere because my friend Jason has the KLR (The Ins. Co. payed out & he got a new one.) and my other friend has the V-Strom. For some reason I was having trouble on the Venture following them to the places they kept taking me! I'm really starting to discover my kid again on these "Adventure" bikes, back to the bikes when I 1st started ridding motorcycles, the enduros I had then. Maybe not as crazy in the dirt as I used to be, after all I'm not a kid anymore. But these bikes are capable of going pretty much anywhere. And getting to the middle of nowhere from somewhere, they're more then comfortable on the highway. In the case of the Tenere I'd say even more so as a long distance tourer. Your son should have a blast with that KLR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share #22 Posted May 27, 2016 An update on the KLR. My son put a new battery in it, added some gas, and it fired right up. Shifted up and down through the gears, and the brakes stopped it like they should. Too good to be true. Next week's challenge - title and plates. Everything appears to be in order, just can't for the life of me figure out the catch as to why this was only $500. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted May 27, 2016 Share #23 Posted May 27, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share #24 Posted June 14, 2016 Update - As hoping to avoid - there were title issues. Apparently, in AZ the seller needs his signature notarized. (It still has an AZ title. The previous owner did not retitle it in NM when he moved). Son contacted PO and he is willing to do this, but is heading off to Peru (country) for a couple of months. Will need to wait until he gets back. HOWEVER, WI does not have this requirement. Signed (un-notarized) title was mailed up to me and the bike is now titled and plated in WI. Titled in the name RedRider -OR - RedRiderSon. That way, he can get it retitled in AZ by himself (or sell it) since it only needs one of our signatures to release. Therefore, the circle has closed and my son now has a perfectly running and legally titled/plated KLR for $500 (plus a couple hundred in tltle/plate/tax fees). It just took a couple of weeks longer than expected. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted June 14, 2016 Share #25 Posted June 14, 2016 Figures that if you had to get WI involved it would be a couple extra hundred. But WI don't care as long as it is money coming in. Is it still to good to be true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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