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Anyone know vintage motorcycle values? Barn find.

Motor Boater

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1981 Kawasaki KL250. This bike is brand new with 430 miles on it. It's been sitting in the back of a warehouse since the early 80's. Original everything. Not a dent or a ding anywhere. The pegs still have all the paint on them. It's in perfect condition, total time capsule.
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We also bought these two random mopeds. They were last registered 1982 & 1985
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Ziggy

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I had the 2 stroke KE model. Great bike.
 

zhandfull

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Pretty cool! I might be interested depending on what you want for it. No idea what it's worth.
 

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Actually, rule of thumb for collectable bikes to be called vintage is 50+ year old.;) It's a cool find regardless, a four stroke as well:thumbsup. You should go to your local Kawi dealer who might know people who're looking for older bikes.
 

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I'd put it between 800-1200 bucks. The thing with bikes the band is very narrow on vintage bikes. This bike isn't really good at anything. It was a dud in it's day and isn't much fun compared to modern dated bikes like the Yamaha TTR or the Kawasaki 250.
That being said, this would make a great grocery getter or to haul around on the back of the RV. How much do you want for the Mopeds?
 

Motor Boater

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I'd put it between 800-1200 bucks. The thing with bikes the band is very narrow on vintage bikes. This bike isn't really good at anything. It was a dud in it's day and isn't much fun compared to modern dated bikes like the Yamaha TTR or the Kawasaki 250.
That being said, this would make a great grocery getter or to haul around on the back of the RV. How much do you want for the Mopeds?

I don't even know if we are going to sell them or keep them. Trying to figure out what they are worth so I don't end up putting a ton of money into them getting them running if they are only worth a few hundred.
 

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6to 800 on the Kawi
Maybe $500 on the angle if it's a Peugeot
About the same on the fox
Hipsters are all over the mopeds
 

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Familiar with the KL's.. They were just farm/play bikes.. Not even as dirt worthy as an XR or XL by honda...

I agree with 6-800 if it is running well and NOT smoking...
 
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