Is this worth $400? SCORE! SCORE! SCORE!

[crzydood17]

I wonder if that is a 500 with a 250 fairing. All the EX500s I have seen have the split fairing around the radiator.

[adidasguy]

I wonder if that is a 500 with a 250 fairing. All the EX500s I have seen have the split fairing around the radiator.

Same here. But I located a few photos but only 1992's with the full fairing.
I do not see the full fairing on the 1992 KAWA parts list. That will be something for this parts whore to figure out. Need a second Bike Cave now for Kawa bikes and parts. Maybe the Haynes or Clymer manuals will help (damn that Amazon one click ordering!)
Dave at SUB I am sure can shed some light on it after he picks it up from the seller.

TITLE TRANSFERRED TODAY! Now to call Allstate and add it on. Damn. There goes another $50 or so. With so many bikes with them and house, office and car, each extra bike is more of a service fee. added FULL roadside assistance with free towing and $100 per incident for $37 a year. Covers ME, rather than a specific vehicle, on whatever I am driving or riding (bikes included!)

UPDATE: Did some searching. It sure does resemble the fairing for a 1992 250. I'll know more when Dave of SUB pucks her up. I never found the VIN or looked for it - just the title. Title said EX500. It would be a surprise if it really were a 250! I wouldn't complain. $400 is still a bargain.

The other odd thing is a single after market muffler. Parts diagrams show dual exhaust.
The tail is a 500. Doesn't match a 250.
I wonder if it came from Canada?

[mustangGT90210]

That muzzy itself is probably worth the $400 you paid! Congrats! And I believe it was always a Ninja also. I hear EX500 and Ninja 500 thrown around interchangeably no matter the year

[jestercinti]

Stock is dual muffler, but aftermarket may be 2:1.

Look at the engine for CC stamping, or measure TDC to BDC to get the stroke with the spark plug removed:

EX250:  http://www.rcramer.com/bikes/ex250/specs.shtml  62.0mm x 41.2mm
EX500:  http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/2000-kawasaki-ex500-15103.html  74.0 x 58.0mm

You can also dissect the VIN.  A VIN will tell you a lot about the bike.

[willi777]

 That's all EX500- no 250 fairings on it. The EX500 came stock with a lower chin fairing, like in the pics Codajastal posted. The lower fairing you have is a Targa, Lockhart-Phillips, or some other knock-off brand add-on lower fairing. The pics you posted with lower fairings are custom pieces- the black bike it looks like they incorporated the OEM chin fairing into their lower- the blue/pink bike it looks like they added onto a Targa lower fairing to make it full coverage.  You did get a great deal there- that's an aftermarket  Muzzy full exhaust system,  it is $400 new- the lower fairing is $200 new.  Better motor, worse frame and suspension, 16" wheels and rear drum brake are old school- but still a fairly quick bike to hustle through the twistys. EX-500.com is the forum- good info and used parts available.

[adidasguy]

I've seen pictures with no lower. Painted right they look great.
I'll be seeing her this weekend at S.U.B.
A few parts ordered already, like new right peg mount as it broke when it was dropped. New rear fender (it was cut off and I don't like that unless done correctly.) Need good turn signals, other minor stuff.

I just signed up at ex-500. Same user name. Dang - wouldn't accept techno-cat as an avatar.
http://www.ex-500.com/index.php/topic,42298.0.html

[adidasguy]

The ex-500.com  site  confirmed it is a Targa lower fairing. Fixable.
Some not fond of the Muzzy can. I was thinking of switching to Motad. I don't like loud bikes.
More later. Time to start a build thread.

[yamahonkawazuki]

looking forward

[codajastal]

I just scored a complete front end off a 96 GS500 incl tyre rim shocks and complete triple as well as side plastics in good nic for $85 off fleaghey
Was trying for the frame too but someone wanted it more than I did at $167

[yamahonkawazuki]

not bad at all