With that few miles you just want to check for regular oil changes. Make sure that it is clean and looks well cared for. Make sure that it has not been started and warmed up before you get there and look for signs of stunting or wheelies ( leaking fork seals). Otherwise with that few miles they didn't have much required.
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With only 5k miles there really isn't much that an owner could have screwed up in that short time. 600 mile and 3k service is all that would have been done at a dealer and most of those is just oil changes and bolt checking. 5 or 6 chain cleanings and adjustments, checking the tire PSI and that's about it.
Check the lights, signals, brake lights, horn and cluster to make sure they work. Check the oil level to see if it's correct. Ask the guy about how often he/she cleaned the chain and for any paperwork that could have shown service done at a shop or dealer. Check the chain and whole bike for rust or signs of neglect or abuse and have him fire it up and ride it for you if he/she won't let you test ride it.
If everything checks out and the price is good, buy it, mod it and be one with us. Pretty simple.
Check the lights, signals, brake lights, horn and cluster to make sure they work. Check the oil level to see if it's correct. Ask the guy about how often he/she cleaned the chain and for any paperwork that could have shown service done at a shop or dealer. Check the chain and whole bike for rust or signs of neglect or abuse and have him fire it up and ride it for you if he/she won't let you test ride it.
If everything checks out and the price is good, buy it, mod it and be one with us. Pretty simple.
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