In The Crate KX500 Photos

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Edited Date/Time 12/7/2021 6:02pm
Hello everyone- I posted a video, but thought I’d share some detailed photos of the bike. The box that has the front fender and box that has the handlebars was removed to not look so cluttered. Enjoy







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quiknic 12/28/2020 9:18pm
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What's the story behind it? Will it be ridden, raced or left in the crate? Big money purchase?
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Myz74 12/28/2020 9:33pm
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quiknic wrote:
What's the story behind it? Will it be ridden, raced or left in the crate? Big money purchase?
Just enjoying looking at it for the time being my friend! No clue, guess time will tell.
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ti473 12/29/2020 5:46am
12/29/2020 5:46am
Leave it in the crate please!!!
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Ramrod 12/29/2020 7:54am
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What an internal struggle! Ride this bike, display it or keep it in the crate?!

I hope at the very least you post a short video with this KX started so we can hear the audio of you clearing its' throat. Talk about braaaappp!
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mx_phreek 12/29/2020 2:16pm
12/29/2020 2:16pm
Where and how did you find this??
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mwssquad827 12/29/2020 4:43pm
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How does this stuff happen?? Dealers forget that’s it’s piled behind stuff or what??
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Rawly 12/29/2020 5:22pm
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As a former NHL player , you may look at this girl like she’s in the penalty box and needs to be freed and ridden. I look at it as a piece of history that has earned preservation. There are KX500’s out there that are available if you need one to ride , and I’m sure that your Vidal brothers would help pitch in for it if you allowed us. Would love to meet you and hear your story if you ever make it to So Cal to run laps at Glen Hellen on Manny’s KX 500. Congrats on this find , and enjoy the road of happy destiny !
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FlickitFlat 12/29/2020 5:26pm
12/29/2020 5:26pm
How much was shipping and set up fees? I want one. LOL
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Gravel 12/29/2020 5:56pm
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There’s nothing like the sound of a 500 pulling into the upper gears.. my avatar is on an 89 KX500, loved those things..

I’d leave that one unridden and find another one to ride. Once virginity is gone, it’s gone forever!
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Gravel wrote:
There’s nothing like the sound of a 500 pulling into the upper gears.. my avatar is on an 89 KX500, loved those things.. I’d leave that...
There’s nothing like the sound of a 500 pulling into the upper gears.. my avatar is on an 89 KX500, loved those things..

I’d leave that one unridden and find another one to ride. Once virginity is gone, it’s gone forever!
Agreed, ain’t no putting that cat back in the bag.
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Preston412 12/29/2020 6:20pm
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Think of it as an investment that at least you know you will make your money back if you leave in the crate. Like many have stated, you can find a used one to ride and let us drool over the one in the crate
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Myz74 12/29/2020 7:36pm
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Rawly wrote:
As a former NHL player , you may look at this girl like she’s in the penalty box and needs to be freed and ridden. I...
As a former NHL player , you may look at this girl like she’s in the penalty box and needs to be freed and ridden. I look at it as a piece of history that has earned preservation. There are KX500’s out there that are available if you need one to ride , and I’m sure that your Vidal brothers would help pitch in for it if you allowed us. Would love to meet you and hear your story if you ever make it to So Cal to run laps at Glen Hellen on Manny’s KX 500. Congrats on this find , and enjoy the road of happy destiny !
Thanks Rawly! Yes, I'm never taking it out of the crate- so.... the search begins for a low hour 500'cc as my rider! Here in Canada, they are really hard to find, there's some that are for sale that are so clapped out it gross. Finding one that's mint will be a challenge, but I found one in the crate, so you never know. Take care!
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Myz74 12/29/2020 7:37pm
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Preston412 wrote:
Think of it as an investment that at least you know you will make your money back if you leave in the crate. Like many have...
Think of it as an investment that at least you know you will make your money back if you leave in the crate. Like many have stated, you can find a used one to ride and let us drool over the one in the crate
That's the plan Preston! On the hunt now for a low hour 500.... tick tock. Take care!
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Myz74 12/30/2020 9:34pm
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Most here are... I'll be looking in the States.
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UpTiTe 12/31/2020 9:37am
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Rawly wrote:
As a former NHL player , you may look at this girl like she’s in the penalty box and needs to be freed and ridden. I...
As a former NHL player , you may look at this girl like she’s in the penalty box and needs to be freed and ridden. I look at it as a piece of history that has earned preservation. There are KX500’s out there that are available if you need one to ride , and I’m sure that your Vidal brothers would help pitch in for it if you allowed us. Would love to meet you and hear your story if you ever make it to So Cal to run laps at Glen Hellen on Manny’s KX 500. Congrats on this find , and enjoy the road of happy destiny !
There is nothing historical about this bike, it’s just a stock KX 500 that’s never been rode. I for one never got the obsession for crated bikes.

Letting it sit there and rot is a sin.

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Rawly wrote:
As a former NHL player , you may look at this girl like she’s in the penalty box and needs to be freed and ridden. I...
As a former NHL player , you may look at this girl like she’s in the penalty box and needs to be freed and ridden. I look at it as a piece of history that has earned preservation. There are KX500’s out there that are available if you need one to ride , and I’m sure that your Vidal brothers would help pitch in for it if you allowed us. Would love to meet you and hear your story if you ever make it to So Cal to run laps at Glen Hellen on Manny’s KX 500. Congrats on this find , and enjoy the road of happy destiny !
UpTiTe wrote:
There is nothing historical about this bike, it’s just a stock KX 500 that’s never been rode. I for one never got the obsession for crated...
There is nothing historical about this bike, it’s just a stock KX 500 that’s never been rode. I for one never got the obsession for crated bikes.

Letting it sit there and rot is a sin.

I agree. Let er rip.
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tobz 1/9/2021 7:07pm
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That ain’t no “motocyclette” Grinning get the first kick it on vid pls
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Ramrod 2/25/2021 4:09am
2/25/2021 4:09am
This bike and the story behind it are getting press now in the hockey news world as it must be part of the publicity for the book Pain Killer: A Memoir Of Big League Addiction.

Very cool, great story to share about overcoming addiction, and of course an epic bike in pristine condition.
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ShawdowGlen 2/25/2021 8:38am
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Pretty awesome find.

....that said, i'd never own a bike or vehicle that I wouldn't ride/drive.

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Goofy Foot 2/25/2021 8:53am
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Supposedly he sold it for 33K
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Ramrod 2/25/2021 3:51pm
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Goofy Foot wrote:
Supposedly he sold it for 33K
Care to fact check?
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Goofy Foot 2/25/2021 3:54pm
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Goofy Foot wrote:
Supposedly he sold it for 33K
Ramrod wrote:
Care to fact check?
If you read that thread you'll understand what I'm talking about. He claims he sold it for 33k. Go read it.
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dkurtd 2/26/2021 9:02am
2/26/2021 9:02am Edited Date/Time 2/26/2021 9:03am
The OP deleted his post trying to sell it in the For Sale/Bazaar as he was taking heat over how it seemed he only bought the crate bike to pump up his story and then turn around and sale it. All that after coming on here asking Vital members what he should do with it. The whole thing didn't seem very genuine.


I'm sure Mav can correct if I'm wrong as I know he had chimed in on the for sale post.
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dkurtd wrote:
The OP deleted his post trying to sell it in the For Sale/Bazaar as he was taking heat over how it seemed he only bought the...
The OP deleted his post trying to sell it in the For Sale/Bazaar as he was taking heat over how it seemed he only bought the crate bike to pump up his story and then turn around and sale it. All that after coming on here asking Vital members what he should do with it. The whole thing didn't seem very genuine.


I'm sure Mav can correct if I'm wrong as I know he had chimed in on the for sale post.
Bike was apparently sold, so got rid of the ad.
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Goofy Foot 2/26/2021 9:26am
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Yeah for those who missed the for sale ad Myz74 said a collector bought it who will display it with 60+ other bikes. Myz74 said his asking price of 33K was not too high and that's what it sold for. That's a nice profit for sure.
DirtRoadmx47 2/27/2021 6:42am
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Cant live forever and the next generation wont be interested. Enjoy.....
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APLMAN99 2/27/2021 9:02am
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Goofy Foot wrote:
Yeah for those who missed the for sale ad Myz74 said a collector bought it who will display it with 60+ other bikes. Myz74 said his...
Yeah for those who missed the for sale ad Myz74 said a collector bought it who will display it with 60+ other bikes. Myz74 said his asking price of 33K was not too high and that's what it sold for. That's a nice profit for sure.
$33K?????


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Myz74 12/7/2021 4:47pm
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Goofy Foot wrote:
Supposedly he sold it for 33K
Ramrod wrote:
Care to fact check?
Goofy Foot wrote:
If you read that thread you'll understand what I'm talking about. He claims he sold it for 33k. Go read it.
Yes, I sold it for 33k. It sold in 4 min on Facebook.

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Myz74 12/7/2021 4:52pm
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dkurtd wrote:
The OP deleted his post trying to sell it in the For Sale/Bazaar as he was taking heat over how it seemed he only bought the...
The OP deleted his post trying to sell it in the For Sale/Bazaar as he was taking heat over how it seemed he only bought the crate bike to pump up his story and then turn around and sale it. All that after coming on here asking Vital members what he should do with it. The whole thing didn't seem very genuine.


I'm sure Mav can correct if I'm wrong as I know he had chimed in on the for sale post.
I'll chime in. Finding the bike and buying the bike in the crate had nothing to do with my book coming out. I would have bought this a thousand times over at anytime in my life that I could afford it.

Someone made me a deal in minutes, so I sold it and bought a used KX500 as a rider.

Take care
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