What y'all think? Fresh 97 KX250.

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Edited Date/Time 4/28/2017 9:33pm
Might snag this from a guy cheap.

It's pretty fresh, and I'm getting a replica Emig helmet getting painted right now too. I found an oversized brake for her, and replacement parts. i don't remember much talk about how amazing Kawi's were back then, but for $1200 I think she's worth it regardless.
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RPM68 4/28/2017 1:45pm
4/28/2017 1:45pm
Might help

if I add the damn photo
rippinruts 4/28/2017 1:49pm
4/28/2017 1:49pm
Hahah, yeah the photo helpsLaughing Im born in 99, and never experienced these bikes. But that bike looks very good for a 97! For only 1200$ i think it is worth it. Especially if the bike means something to you, if you have had one or you dad maybe has had one. I dont know.. but yeah it looks like its worth it. Smile
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philG 4/28/2017 1:50pm
4/28/2017 1:50pm
That looks roached... $1000 bucks and i will let you keep the crate
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MXD 4/28/2017 1:52pm
4/28/2017 1:52pm
If you are looking for a 97 KX, that one seems like a no brainer.

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oldschool84 4/28/2017 1:53pm
4/28/2017 1:53pm
The 97 was an amazing bike. I loved mine when I had it. Great mid range motor. Super stable chassis. I would buy that in a heart beat for $1200!
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mxdevon 4/28/2017 1:55pm
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That's a steal! Those are damn good bikes too. I bought a new one in 97 raced it two seasons. It was one of the magazines bike of the year that year. My dad bought it off of me to help fund my new bike in 99' he rode it 2 more years and sold it to my college roommate/mechanic at the time who still has it and occasionally rides it to this day. Don't think twice about it!
oldmotophan 4/28/2017 1:55pm
4/28/2017 1:55pm
Rock solid bike for vintage racing.
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RPM68 4/28/2017 2:11pm
4/28/2017 2:11pm
oldmotophan wrote:
Rock solid bike for vintage racing.
I'm a huge Emig fan, so the helmet and this sounds good. I feel like a crackhead waiting to ride. Since I sold my 16 450 I've been nerding out about 1200 old school shit. gonna see how it goes
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kkawboy14 4/28/2017 2:14pm
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RPM68 wrote:
Might help[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/04/28/191187/s1200_IMG_2215.jpg[/img] if I add the damn photo
Might help

if I add the damn photo
That's a clean bike if it runs good
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Acidreamer 4/28/2017 2:25pm
4/28/2017 2:25pm
Usually im picky about used bikes but cant knock that one. Id go for it assuming proof of work was done
mx_phreek 4/28/2017 3:27pm
4/28/2017 3:27pm
That looks pretty immaculate for its year. Won the shootouts for that year. Lengthened the swingarm that year and it helped the handling a bunch. Excellent suspension and great engine. Looks a no brainer that buy.
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avidchimp 4/28/2017 3:30pm
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Put a '98 swingarm on it if you buy it. You can thank me later.

Edit: Never mind, the '96 had the shitty swingarm.
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Pat327 4/28/2017 4:29pm
4/28/2017 4:29pm
Buy it!
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PEPE001 4/28/2017 4:29pm
4/28/2017 4:29pm
1200 just 2 words!

Take it!


Its a steal, and i bought one 2 years ago great bike loved it.
Bought mine for 1200 and sold it 1 year later for 2200$.
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slipdog 4/28/2017 4:44pm
4/28/2017 4:44pm
Why you tryin'a make us jealous?
Harry Backmon 4/28/2017 5:15pm
4/28/2017 5:15pm
Man, if you don't buy it, please tell me how to get in touch with the owner so I can buy it.
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bad juju 4/28/2017 7:04pm
4/28/2017 7:04pm
I hate being poor!!
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Tarz483 4/28/2017 7:09pm
4/28/2017 7:09pm
bad juju wrote:
I hate being poor!!
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Moto Mofo 4/28/2017 7:36pm
4/28/2017 7:36pm
Ryan, buy it and then sell it to me when you decide you want another 450!
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burn1986 4/28/2017 9:33pm
4/28/2017 9:33pm
I wonder why its so cheap? Heck, it looks brand new. 1200 is a steal, but you could always offer 1000 and see what he says.
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ledger 4/28/2017 10:10pm
4/28/2017 10:10pm
IDK...looks to have aftermarket bars, I think that bike has been ridden once or twice.
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Jaybird67k 4/29/2017 5:18am
4/29/2017 5:18am
Go ahead and get it Ryan.
I remember you lounging around on that old KX 500 a bit. Tongue

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motoxxx599 4/29/2017 5:47am
4/29/2017 5:47am
The best and worst bike ever.
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JBecker 72 4/29/2017 11:07am
4/29/2017 11:07am
Looks mint. I'd buy it. Can never have too many 250 two strokes.
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cable 4/29/2017 11:14am
4/29/2017 11:14am
One of the best years i ever had racing. little slower than the 96cr250, but it handled way better for me. All my problem areas, got fixed with that bike, but my starts did suck..lol
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cali11 4/29/2017 11:16am
4/29/2017 11:16am
Real nice! I have a 1995 KX125, fun little play bike.

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