I Won a 2000 Kawasaki ZG1200 for $600 From IAA Can we Fix it?

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[@brettsairgent577]

The tape and radio are under the cover beneath the clocks lol

[@HarryGraham-nv7tz]

Randy donate it to forgotten angels in Florida they completely go through bikes like that and raffle them off to support kids that age out of the foster care system & have nothing. They build tiny homes for them & teach them to become productive members of society.

[@postersm7141]

Yeah, they are a good organization. Shade tree surgeon lol he’s with that organization and has a KZbin channel.

[@CalgaryRambler]

Dealer wholesale price $1,600 and retail $2,800 as is were is.

[@Rammers282]

Centre stand underneath. It's all about technique to get it up on there, don't try and lift it, just stand on the pedal and it will come up.

[@1crustyoldmsgtretired870]

Nice pull! Clean it up, change the oil, new tires and flip it for a few bucks. Well, maybe more than a few. I mean, you never get the service records, the original tool kit and all the options on a used bike.

[@steveosgood9182]

I bought a new Kawasaki 1000 LTD back in 1982. Same engine used in the police bikes. Awesome looks and fast enough for me.

[@OKHall]

Nice bike Should be worth about $2500.00.

[@spaceboy7192]

@@OKHall 2500.00...lol...You couldn't give that thang away!

[@briancreamer8087]

Easy, this wouldn’t last a weekend at my dealership for that. Of course I’d put new tires and oil change,

[@toolzshed]

Whoa $600 for a classic cruiser 🤘🏽🔥

[@patrickvanwinkle1173]

That helmet makes him look like Robocop lol. Badass

[@bdtaylor1979]

Only people who don’t ride a lot or hardly any at all would think that 67,000 miles is high mileage. There’s people who ride every day and will put over 100,000 miles on a motorcycle. I had a 2009 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic that had 107,000 miles on it when I sold it and it still ran great. I know a guy who put 200,000 miles on a road king.

[@bigalsbikeandauto]

Someone really loved this bike. What a great buy!

[@cdoggyish]

The Big Chill soundtrack! One of my favorite soundtracks of all time. One of my favorite movies of all time, what a cast!

[@LuckyWerewolf-yk6wo]

My dad taught me years ago of you can't pick the bike up off the ground by yourself don't buy it lol. That has came in handy

[@Mac28531]

Those cassettes brought back some great memories

[@redneckbryon]

These old bikes are definitely cool…

[@kevinbarry71]

If you drop that bike at 65 miles an hour picking it up will be the least of your problems

[@jamest6850]

Love the sound of a 4 cylinder bike.

[@georgescarvids]

Ok, its worth the coin for the Music Alone!!!! Ahhhh I spy a Chevy Astro Van....Oh the many of hungover morning names in the back of one early in my Car Sales Career

[@johndenchuk5553]

Take the cover of the radio under the tack and speedo , the radio has a cover that has to be removed !

[@samidan91]

I think you would make a very nice gift for santa.. Money comes and goes but you can't replace good friends like him

[@desert_garage76]

67 thousand miles is low considering they will run 200 thousand miles easy

[@cigarsgunsandgasoline8032]

It's not a GoldWing... THOSE will run 200k easily... those flat-6ers are the real deal! I can't speak for the Kawasaki tourers, but the Vulcans run a long time!

[@desert_garage76]

@cigarsgunsandgasoline8032 I had a friend that the similar bike as randy and it had 180 k and ran great still

[@davidconnor377]

Look at the darn owner's manual to figure that Big girl out.

[@CraigHunt-mb4iu]

Santa needs to buy that motorcycle and Mac needs to find him one of his lacking.And the three of you'll do a road trip and make videos for your channels

[@Dee_J_T-n-B]

really enjoyed that video Randy. You scored with that bike man

[@raymiehershey1430]

My favorite video since you were ridding that bike in your backyard. I got my first bike when I was 45. For 700.00 and didn't even know how to ride it. Learn or get hurt really bad. Really fun video.

[@slyguyaction]

I've had crotch rockets, sportsters and the like. Now I ride a Harley RoadGlide Ultra which is every bit as big as that Kawasaki. Yes, they handle very differently than a smaller town bike. They are much more capable for long distance and that's what I use ours for on journeys to Sturgis from CA and other long distance trips. A big bike definitely has its benefits. So thrilled to see you out on this bike Randy. Oh, and 753lbs is easy. You learn how to squat down and back into it and then lift with our legs. Easy when you learn the proper technique. Hope you enjoy this one.

[@mattlebo2733]

Brings back good memories. I had a 1996 Goldwing 1500 six cylinder many good rides with the wife. Kawi was a good too. Wouldn’t mind seeing some big bikes on Channel that are quick flips. Bring them back to life. Thanks

[@sccarguy8242]

As soon as you reved it, I thought to myself I know that sound !! Took me a second to remember where from…. CHiPs… they rode Kawasakis and they sounded just like that .

[@joshturnbull318]

Am I the only one who once the Wayne’s world cassette made an appearance immediately thought, “WAYNES WORLD WAYNES WORLD PARTY TIME EXCELLENT”? 😂😂

[@danielsr45]

That's an extra kick stand. Center stand that will lift from the center and the bike will be level.

[@leebryant5443]

I loved video Randy it was refreshing. Not that I don’t enjoy the rest . Would love to see more content like this please.

[@williamcochell9889]

Hey Randy, I don’t know anything about motorcycles, but it sure looks like a great deal to me! Kudos to the automotive channel with the greatest variety on KZbin!

[@ruckusrodkustom8140]

Nice bike Randy! Clean up and flip!

[@just4kicks950]

Nice purchase Randy 💯 👍. Seen a guy put that same powertrain in a smart car & it's insane. I believe it was from Copart with smashed front-end totaled 🎬🫡

[@aaronbehindbars]

That bike ia such a score with all the original books and maint. records. Previous owner sounds like how my old man still is and was when he still rode. That bike looks like it would clean up really nice. Change the oil and maybe get new tires. You can certainly make some money on it as it sits. Not sure if new tires would really increase the value much. I'd let the new owner pick what tires they want.

[@VN.Michael]

Og’s remember the KTM

[@scottcol23]

OG's remember UberMan lol, but yeah that too.

[@Vetteman372]

Randy I think your radio is underneath the speedometer. It's. says Kawasaki Clarlon. Maybe that's a cover that's over top of the radio.

[@jameslucas5658]

Just remember that you are invisible on a motorcycle

[@malikdigger4544]

$600 For A 21 Year Old Kawasaki Z61 Touring Bike Think Stole This One Randy All Needs New Battery Probably Tires

[@delray06]

Wouldn’t mind betting this bike opens Randy up to a side of motorcycling he never considered and will love it 🤔.. for that money, give it new tyres, a clean, and keep it for when you just need to get away on your own and clear your head, nothing works better for your mental health than that, like after the Monte Carlo debacle 👍

[@mattlebo2733]

You got a good deal. I would think at least $1800 to 2000 is good. 64k miles is nothing for that bike. Someone buys it and changes tires and all fluids it will be a good bike for someone. Very reliable even though it’s 24 years old.

[@commonsence1129]

Great video man.

[@DodgeCharger900]

Talk about a badass motorcycle. 👍

[@GrecoRoman123]

24:23 That's a center stand my guy

[@sobercoyote6938]

great looking bike for that money, sounds and runs great , 1200cc should be able to do 500k miles with servicing

[@Changesforever7878]

Awesome buy randy I would like to see more bikes and toys on the channel

[@channels740]

Yea the stereo is hidden under the lid below the speedometer, just have to flip it open.

[@TruckCentral]

What a find!! This is a keeper.

[@truckman374]

Love the bike... Ive been eyeing copart/iaa for one but cant seem to find any with the luck your finding these gems...

[@1911MikeinOregon]

That things a cruiser. For $600 I think you stole it. I don't know anything about that particular bike but it runs really good, and it will clean up really nice, so I would think you could get $2,000 for it, but I could be way off... You could ride that cross country easy. I would put new tires on it, check the wheel bearings, and go over it and check every single nut and bolt before you ride it again just to be safe. That's going to make someone a really good bike for not a lot of money.

[@uriahpolite1594]

10:35 it doesn’t run the Greatest 11:46Also randy it runs and it runs great

[@NoahClay6]

That is a sweet bike and a great deal! Maybe give it a quick oil change and some other stuff and send it down the road. If you do the tires it wouldn't be bad but optional I would say. Awesome it has all the manuals and even documents too! I would say try and get $2K as it is. Loved this video Randy can't wait for more!

[@pcguy13x]

i bought one of those battery reconditioners myself, it is not expensive at all. i have charged many batteries, and saved 1 mattery with it, and i had 1 battery that it did not save, and i did not think it would, but gave it a shot.

[@jamesperkins7425]

I had a 92 Yamaha venture royale. The bike was 1200 lbs loaded. Bid heavy bike. But way to quiet. Almost got ran off the road twice. Sold it and got a Harley ultra classic.

[@josephprince1925]

If you were closer to Illinois I'd be glad to take this bike off of your hands

[@HalfassDIY]

Those voyager are awesome !

[@hakanhellgren]

Hi Randy, with maintenance this motor will run for a long range, 67000 miles i not much according to the maintenance history, back in the day i drowe a Kawazaki GPz 750 all over Europe 100 000 kilometers in 8 years without any issues but i kept doing all maintenance in time.

[@johnhart686]

Stick with 4 wheels brother . Not sure motorcycles are gonna be your thing

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I’ll stick to whatever floats my boat

[@Frankiehigby555]

@@AutoAuctionRebuildsthis Kawasaki is twice the bike your little sporty is. The Kawasaki is faster than the woman’s sporty you bought 😂

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

My sportster S is a ton faster than this boat lol. I can outmaneuver this cow all day long. My Sportster S is the 1200cc Revolution MAX guy... Not some old 883 Iron. 121hp from my S, 93ft/lbs of tq, 0-60 in 3.4. Kawasaki is 100hp, 80ft/lb tq 0-60 in 4.7 and it weighs 750lbs compared to my S 502lbs. Kawasaki top speed is around 120mph (on it's best day) while my S is 146mph. Show me again where the cow is "faster". Next time know you "facts" before coming at me sideways son.

[@richardbrewer6846]

The more you ride it, more convenient you'll get Don't be to quick to get rid of.

[@darylkik6204]

Isnt the radio head located in the cover below the speedometer and tach? Nice purchase. Your fan in Wichita.

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

You did well Randy! New battery, tires, maybe an oil change, and it will be good to go! Kawasaki builds some quality stuff!

[@danielkern1110]

Randy, I just saw your video on that motorcycle that you got off the auction. It looks like a very cool bike man you said you weren’t gonna keep it and I understand why you like your other bikes better read just wanted to let you know that this video that I was just watching what’s very cool man can’t wait to see your next video. Whatever you have planned. I hope you have a great day.

[@RPO6464]

I had a 2002 Goldwing and I absolutely loved it. The Kawasaki is a very good bike.

[@richardc7443]

Hi Randy, please don't sell the kawasaki it's an amazing beautiful bike , I could only dream of owning the bike of my dreams. What you do is fantastic, and I always watch every day when I get home from work , If I won the lottery,(dreaming) I'd buy it from you as you're honest in what you do. Take care, Randy, you and your family, safe travels

[@pcguy13x]

man, i did not remember conversion vans made out of the astro van. i can not image those be comfortable enough for that, lol. i drove several astro vans from the late 80's early 90's back in the day, and they were not very comfortable vans! but i bet that looked nice when it was new!

[@rantonbro]

under the speedo flip the plastis stereo is under that rain cover ,the pad at the bottom of engine is a center stand to level the bike and bring back tire off the ground,have someone on both sides like santa it takes 2 do put it up or it did for me!

[@t.l.robinson2162]

This bike is a solid win. Very good for you.

[@WWRD1234]

Randy, that is the center stand for that bike. Usually for servicing the rear tire.

[@scottn303]

It’s a center stand,it’s a better option when your parking on uneven ground

[@J.Ray1776]

Wow, what an amazing score.

[@davidkucher5.0Coy]

I like it Randy, pretty cool. 😎👍

[@joenewman6939]

That bar under the bike is like another kick stand but that one lifts the back tire off the ground hold it down with your foot and pull on the handle bars realy hard good luck

[@GTFORDMAN]

to stand back up a fallen heavy bike the trick is to lock the front brake and put it in gear then slowly release the clutch.

[@mollymaeblu]

U hit gold

[@matthewdove3520]

My uncle had a Suzuki bandit 600s in dark green it’s a 1998 done just under 500 miles and been in garage covered up since he brought it brand new

[@Tow_Guy_Tv]

27:17 the B..c. seat 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lou6816pat]

Look behind the panel under the tech for the radio tape deck.

[@rj2287]

the bottom item is the center stand

[@redneckrebuilds5624]

The plastic piece under the gauges flips up or down

[@HalfassDIY]

That things ready to tour the country.

[@dillydolly6244]

Oooo Nice I Went Touring Europe in 1985 on a BMW RT 1OO with all kit on it,didn't have a Sound System like that....

[@flash1660]

Drove one for 15 years until I totaled it. Loved it and it was a great ride

[@HalfassDIY]

Great deal !

[@AutoMotoCha9L]

I'd like to see more bike you got it dirt cheap. I just bought Yamaha Warrior from auction paid 1k and it needs new engine

[@rossk4946]

$600, you got a steal Randy. It’s a beauty

[@scottn303]

That big plastic door below the tax’s probably flips up and the radio is under there

[@user-hx1cd7po3m]

Look under cover below instrument cluster for tape insert

[@palletwizard]

I’m sorry I thought it was a Goldwing when I saw it yesterday

[@cigarsgunsandgasoline8032]

I thought it was an old Aspencade!

[@alvinames5041]

I Was Thinking 🤔 The Same Thing!! Reminds Me Off My Old 1984 Honda Aspencade 1200 Goldwing Full Dress!!🛵

[@rce59]

Congratulations on the bike.

[@anthonybaker9186]

Randy, love the Bike that was a good Price, it runs smooth walmart has Battery for it lol

[@Ed-G]

Big bike? That is what you ride across the US. I did it on my '88 883 in the '90s. That is a center stand by the foot pegs I believe.

[@craigjorgensen4637]

I would clean it up, change the oil and maybe the tires and make an easy grand. Don’t take a chance of a crash!

[@danielsr45]

Read the manual for the radio in the back. Duh

[@SUBZEROinfinity]

You got one fantastic deal with that bike. I'm not sure but the radio won't work until the tape player is connected because the guts are in the tape unit. Installed in the bag with all the connectors. Not sure tho.

[@HalfassDIY]

That's a center stand to lift up the front wheel and park level.

[@pbattis1]

Get rid of your Harley payment and rock that.

[@Alex-gt8ut]

that extra pedal thing is what they call a service stand. it is used to be able to prop the rear tire up

[@bf6686]

Definitely cool, value of the bike is $500 to $800 if it is serviced, clean and everything works.

[@samcarpenter9677]

Randy nice bike

[@marklee5970]

736lbs.half of your weigh Randy.

[@haskellburks]

Hello Randy. The 2000 Kawasaki ZG1200 Motorcycle is a good looking motorcycle. Let's see if it runs and drives.