05 KTM 525sx HELP!!!

[JWK Motorsports]

had this bike for a while and i want to get rid of it.. my daddy says i get half of what i sell it for... how much do you think this bike is work?!<a href="http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/abcgabe/?action=view&current=drumsesh001.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/abcgabe/drumsesh001.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[JWK Motorsports]

had this bike for a while and i want to get rid of it.. my daddy says i get half of what i sell it for... how much do you think this bike is work?!<a href="http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/abcgabe/?action=view&current=drumsesh001.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/abcgabe/drumsesh001.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

whoops..http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/abcgabe/drumsesh001.jpg

[BGRANT]

There seems to be something wrong with using the word "daddy" and KTM525 in the same sentence.:confused:

[RacerX1]

Can you spray some brake cleaner all over it first, wash it, re-shoot the photo, then ask? Cuz right now, it looks thrashed. :confused:

[JWK Motorsports]

hahaha!!! sorryy:/ well it's an old picture that I took at the river just after I got done tearing through the dirt.. bike doesn't have side numbers anymore, it is rather clean.. I'll get a nicer picture up in a bit...

[JWK Motorsports]

also I'm not going to sit here and bullsh*t you and tell you I barley rode it.. I cleaned the filter every ride..pff who acctually does that **BAN ME****BAN ME****BAN ME****BAN ME****BAN ME**? I rode the **BAN ME****BAN ME****BAN ME****BAN ME****BAN ME** outta that bike and it is hella fast.

[BANNEDFROMBAJA]

no more than 2k:rolleyes:

[motoman29]

that thing looks beat down.

[mcheck]

ill give you a grand! 1k! deal? can you deliver it? thanks

[57Racer]

I'll give you 1.1k if your throw some fresh tires on it, rebuild the top-end, fresh plastics, new chain + sprockets and a 2 year fender to fender warranty:D I will even meet you at the abandoned bowling alley in Phoenix, no cops, I said NO cops!!!

Ok, seriously though you need to clean that bike up and get rid of any aftermarket stickers. A can of silicone will make the plastics look better (keep it away from the brakes).

Tough call on what to ask considering how hammered it looks. ask 3k? expect to get 2.5 maybe? I am just guessing, check your local CRAIGSLIST.com and see what they are selling for.

[JWK Motorsports]

I'll give you 1.1k if your throw some fresh tires on it, rebuild the top-end, fresh plastics, new chain + sprockets and a 2 year fender to fender warranty:D I will even meet you at the abandoned bowling alley in Phoenix, no cops, I said NO cops!!!

Ok, seriously though you need to clean that bike up and get rid of any aftermarket stickers. A can of silicone will make the plastics look better (keep it away from the brakes).

Tough call on what to ask considering how hammered it looks. ask 3k? expect to get 2.5 maybe? I am just guessing, check your local CRAIGSLIST.com and see what they are selling for.

ya I'm working on cleaning it up.. don't have much time cause of work... I took the #s off.. I'll post some new pictures hopefully by tomarro or so.. thanks for your help.. I really appreciate it.

[gr8dane]

I have a super clean 05 525 exc with a rebuilt motor and all new plastics, skid plate, pipe guard. Its been up for sale now for 8 months, really hard to sell. Originally I had it up for 4,500, and now its down to 3,800. The only KTM's that are selling right now are the street legal ones. The economy isn't helping much either. Used bikes just don't sell as quickly as they used to.

[JWK Motorsports]

I have a super clean 05 525 exc with a rebuilt motor and all new plastics, skid plate, pipe guard. Its been up for sale now for 8 months, really hard to sell. Originally I had it up for 4,500, and now its down to 3,800. The only KTM's that are selling right now are the street legal ones. The economy isn't helping much either. Used bikes just don't sell as quickly as they used to.

big 10-4 on that! this economy suckssss!! plastics don't look great.. and the seats a little torn.. but I cleaned it up a little bit and this is what I got..IMG_0835.JPGIMG_0834.JPGIMG_0832.JPGIMG_0829. JPG

[JWK Motorsports]

big 10-4 on that! this economy suckssss!! plastics don't look great.. and the seats a little torn.. but I cleaned it up a little bit and this is what I got..IMG_0835.JPGIMG_0834.JPGIMG_0832.JPGIMG_0829. JPG

ughh http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/abcgabe/ktmmm002-1.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/abcgabe/ktmmm003.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/abcgabe/ktmmm005.jpg

[57Racer]

Definitely looks better than it did. Now just sit back, be patient, and learn the art of haggling.

[Mike @ pit b]

No I'm not a KTM guy but is the chain supposed to look that loose?

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/abcgabe/ktmmm003.jpg

Is that the stock chain and sprocket? If not how long has it been on there. Might need to replace them.

[JWK Motorsports]

No I'm not a KTM guy but is the chain supposed to look that loose?

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/abcgabe/ktmmm003.jpg

Is that the stock chain and sprocket? If not how long has it been on there. Might need to replace them.

nope. haha yes both are stock.. I'd rather not spend the money on a new chain and sproket an just take it outta the price..

[racer_dude]

nope. haha yes both are stock.. I'd rather not spend the money on a new chain and sproket an just take it outta the price..

it doesnt work like that buddy.. spend $130 on a fresh set and you wont have to reduce your price $500 when a guy like me comes to look at it and notices the stock stuff still on the bike and tears you apart

[57Racer]

Just tighten up the chain and if the buyer begins to complain use the line, "Its a USED bike". Then if he hims and haws even more then use my favorite one, "Maybe this bike isnt for you".
Chain and Sprocket is general wear stuff, just like your roached rear tire and beat up grips... I think you will spend more money that you ever get back if you went that route.

[JWK Motorsports]

Just tighten up the chain and if the buyer begins to complain use the line, "Its a USED bike". Then if he hims and haws even more then use my favorite one, "Maybe this bike isnt for you".
Chain and Sprocket is general wear stuff, just like your roached rear tire and beat up grips... I think you will spend more money that you ever get back if you went that route.

plus labor... I have almost no time so it'd be hard anyways.. I only take work off to go race the car!! or prerun. thanks alot! I definantly agree!

[racer_dude]

plus labor...


you ask for help on quoting a bike. right now i would say $2,000.. maybe.. someone thats looking seriously into purchasing a bike will look for exactly that. chain and sprokets, tires, and grips. spend $200 make those 3 things look new and you could get $2,500 and save a lot of hassle..

you have a very hard used bike that has been rode hard and put away dirty. anyone that knows anything will eat you alive on the price. not to mention looking at the condition of everything, your bearings are shot all the way around, brake pads are probably worn to the point of replacement etc....

sorry to sound like a dick, but 2 hours of your priceless "labor" that you dont have any time for will end up making you a lot more money off your investment.

[JWK Motorsports]

not at all... constructive criticism... I appreciate it.. I need to kno this stuff for future refrences! thanks alot!

[57Racer]

Just to give you an idea, the local craigslist around here in phoenix has 525's selling for $3500-5000. Whether or not they are actually selling them, who knows.

[kenaroo]

I'm with racer dude too..

looking at the pictues..

I'd say you could get someone to pay you $2500 as is.. It looks clapped out and in rough shape.

say with $200 to $300 to buy new tires (cheap ones) basic graphic kit (new old stock on discount), new grips and a seat cover you could get $3000 or $3200 for it

regardless. as a buyer.. I'm going to look for the best price on a used bike.. I'd pass on this one because there are better "looking" ones out there.

you got to look as if you were in the market and what you'd be looking for as a buyer.

investing in a little more time and money to fix it up will get you a little more profit.

[kenaroo]

plus.. spray that thing with proclean 1000 plastic shine.

it will make that bike pop

http://www.proclean1000.com/product/plasticshine.jpg

[57Racer]

Keep us posted on what you actually list and sell it for.

[JWK Motorsports]

Keep us posted on what you actually list and sell it for.

10-4 havent put it on anything yet.. just been asking workers and friends.. ill let ya kno