[kei9th]

hey, ive been reading on this forum and decided to join on with a question about a 1982 gl500. my neighbor has on that is not in terrible shape but definitely needs to be restored. it cranks and has started but if you dont hold the throttle almost wide open it dies. i am sure that it is the carbs needing to be cleaned. the bike overall is not a horrible looking one and i do like the twisted engine look. so he is looking to sell it for 500 bucks and i don't think for around here for that bike it is too much? he said he will happily hold the title while i pay him a little each week to get it. so i guess im really asking is 500 to much? i will be doing all the repairs as i am pretty handy at building and rebuilding 4 wheelers. oh it has 17,000 miles and decent tires. thanks

 

[bandit]

hi kieth and bienbenidos,welome to the fraternity.try and have a deal on the cx,the guys here will help and guide you through the process of getting the machine into great shape.

add your location and hopefully your bikes details to your signiture line

 

[marshallf3]

I think $500 is fair but try to bargain him down a bit. You can expect to spend a lot of time doing the carbs and all the normal seals that wear out just from time, not necessarily mileage.



Get some $100 and $50 bills then test the market after you've researched the FAQ threads and can talk the language associated with the bike.



You'll definitely need to go through the carbs and at the very least replace the mechanical seal and the shifter seal. There will of course be other things but you might be able to get the carbs working with a good dose of B-12 Chemtool or SeaFoam in the tank for a while to clean out all the old varnish.



New oil and filter is a must at first, probably a lot of condensated water in there.



Someone's usually here 24/7 to help out but in order for us to be of better service, if you buy it (I would) fill out the rest of your profle and include a small signature line.

 

[Cobram]

Snag it ASAP if you're interested, if he offers it to anyone else or puts in on CL or whatever, it'll be gone in a NY minute for $500.



17000 miles is nothing for that bike, and even if you farm out the carbs to larry and do the rest yourself, you'll be into it for less than a grand. A no brainer if you want a reliable bike for next to nothing compared to other similar or comprable models and makes.

 

[PhotoDoctor]

Where in Florida are you?



I'm in Tampa.



PhotoDoc

 

[kei9th]

Where in Florida are you?



I'm in Tampa.



PhotoDoc

im in ft. lauderdale. im going to get the money out of the bank today and buy the bike. thanks for the input sounds like im in for a nice project. at least it will give me something to do in the cold winters down here.

 

[marshallf3]

Yea, I remember one time you actually had snow down there.



Play with him with the cash in hand, worst case is you'll have to pay asking price.

 

[jayhanig]

Yea, I remember one time you actually had snow down there.



Play with him with the cash in hand, worst case is you'll have to pay asking price.

I absolutely agree. Ask him if he'll take $450 cash. That's $50 saved for just asking. It's not so much that he gets insulted but it's enough to satisfy your desire for a deal. Frankly, that's a great deal for $500 if it still looks pretty good. These are nice bikes.

 

[marshallf3]

Darn things are so rare around here I just paid the full $800 asking for a "rideable" 1979 CX500 Custom but lots of things still needed work. PO was a real a**hole so I just wanted to get the bike and ride it out of there. Tagged, new tires, title and it ran well but because of his mood I wasn't really willing to try and bargain with him as that's what I wanted, I was way out in the country and I just said to heck with it and forked the money over. He gave me a helmet that was two sizes two large to ride back with but I just added it to my collection now that I've got a new proper fitting one.