confirming year of KX60?

[Slavo]

Hello guys,

I'm going to look at a KX60 tomorrow morning for my kid.

The advert states that its a 2002 model but I'm not so sure as the price he's asking is rather low (£600!).

It has supposedly got new front tyre/piston/rings...

What could I look at to check that the year of the bike is actually 2002.

Cheers.

John

 

[drz400e]

The year and serial # will be stamped on the steering head

 

[Slavo]

Steering head?

Is that the part of the frame furthest forward?

Sorry for the naive questions, I've only ever owned road-bikes... I think this is where a road bike would have it's frame number.

Will it specifically state 2002 or 02 on it or would I have to work it out from the serial no.?

Also, is there anything I should look out for when buying this bike? what is prone to go wrong?

Fork seals?
excessive smoke?
piston slap?
bent frame?


Cheers,

John

 

[MXP1MP]

The serial # is the only real way to tell with the KX 60 it's been the same bike no upgrades just graphics/paint scheme changes since 1985 when it came out the first year with liquid cooling! From a techincal stand point I don't think it really matters what year just in terms of price. The serial # is on the head tube area usually behind the front # plate.