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Old 05-07-2016 | 10:07 AM
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I have a good friend who keeps his 1995 Kawasaki 750 SS jet ski in my warehouse where I keep my boat. I've never seen it used in 10-15 years just like his motorcycle! Thinking of buying it to have at the cottage we rent once a year. He said make him an offer. It's on a trailer and has a cover. It "looks" to be in excellent condition. I don't want to be stupid when I make him an offer. Any idea what it's worth? Is there anything that goes "bad" on these from sitting?
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Old 05-07-2016 | 10:28 AM
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In good running condition, its probably only worth 1500 bucks , but after sitting this long ...
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Old 05-07-2016 | 11:06 AM
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I got 750 out of my really nice 760 wave raider last year. Ran perfect. I think it was a 96
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Old 05-07-2016 | 01:27 PM
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Yea, that's what I'm not sure of....sitting for so long. I don't know much about jet skis. I was thinking of offering him $500.00. It's going to need a battery and probably other routine maintenance.
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Old 05-07-2016 | 07:56 PM
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I just figured the trailer is is worth some the cover some more and the ski itself depending on how much work its going to need. If you've been storing it for him he should probably just give it to you.
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Old 05-08-2016 | 07:34 AM
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I would be more interested in the motorcycle. LOL
A 20 year old jet ski isn,t worth much, like someone else said, he should just give it to you.
Hope the mice haven,t gotten into it.
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Old 05-08-2016 | 08:37 AM
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its a 2 stroke so your fuel system/carb is most likely gummed up, depending on how its been laid up, needle bearing on crank and wristpin could have some corrosion, and it the crank seals have deteriorated, that will cost you a motor real quick from an airleak. All worst case scenerios.
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Old 05-08-2016 | 09:04 AM
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I'm going to offer him $500.00 Thanks.
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