IS $500 A GOOD PRICE FOR 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (9K miles)

[Awebs16]

I have the 2021 CB650R, which I love, ride every day, and plan to keep forever.

Someone in my Jiu Jitsu class has a 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 that he wants to get out of his parents' garage and will sell for $500. I'm always skeptical of anything being offered at such a low price. He says it ran great when he was riding it, but it's been sitting in the garage for a few years so it will need work to get it running (new battery, drain the gas tank, change fluids, etc.).

• 9,000 miles
• No rust
• Dent on the tank (doesn't know how it got there - from previous owner)

Since the cost is so cheap I want to buy it to have a cruiser to ride from time to time. So, it will cost $500 + tow + service to get it running (I'm guessing around $2K total).

Does this seem worth it? What can I look for when I go to see it to have an idea of its condition since I can't test-ride it???

 

[miweber929]

They are fun cruisers, I don’t see any reason if you have the money and desire not to buy it.

Your call, though. We can’t tell you what to buy with your money.

 

[Awebs16]

They are fun cruisers, I don’t see any reason if you have the money and desire not to buy it.

Your call, though. We can’t tell you what to buy with your money.

Hey, thanks for the comment. What I'm (really) asking is if $500 is a good price for this bike, and what, if anything (besides what I've already listed) can I look for when I go to check it out (I'm thinking there's nothing I would see until I get the bike running and ride it).

 

[miweber929]

Hey, thanks for the comment. What I'm (really) asking is if $500 is a good price for this bike, and what, if anything (besides what I've already listed) can I look for when I go to check it out (I'm thinking there's nothing I would see until I get the bike running and ride it).

$500 for a titled bike, capable of running is a solid deal in my book.