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[QUOTE="jb_dallas, post: 1376088, member: 103004"] The obvious points that you would check are 1) Engine oil leaks and noise, also check for smoke if its a 4 stroke. A healthy 4 stroke may show very little smoke on startup, but not after it is warmed up. The pipe should not be hot...this is a sign they started it before you showed up. 2) Check out the air filter and take a look at the oil. Does it appear that the bike has been maintained? Of course, keep in mind they could have "prepared" the bike to sell. 3) If the seller is claiming low hours, look for small signs of wear such as rotor wear, peg wear, sprocket wear, engine cover and frame rub marks. A bike with alot of hours will have rub marks where the boots contacted the bike. 4) Check for slack or movement in the wheels, this is also a sign of wear. If the wheels have side to side movement, it will need bearings. If ridden long enough with bad bearings, the hub will wear out. Hubs arent cheap. 5) Check for fork dampening and oil leaks. Fork seal replacement will cost you about $150-$200 at a shop. 6) Ask alot of questions about the bikes history, maintenance, etc. Listen closely to their responses...do they sound truthful? [/QUOTE]
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