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Oh man I digress, but the roads here are post-apocalyptic....especially in LA proper. There are cracks and crevices in the freeways that could hide an underground rail network... :)
Sounds like you're going about it in a clear headed fashion, service book aside - when people are vague about it, it's usually because they've never done any servicing. Wouldn't put me off an older bike per se, but the owner should be able to tell you where they've had it worked on so you can check with the mechanics. If it's super low mileage, I'd worry less.
Good luck with the hunt - generally for me, if it feels good on the test ride, it usually is.
Unless it's a two stroke. Those little fuckers can feel amazing just before they go pop.
Jung-
Dang, really? Youtube had me believing you guys had roads carved out of mountains by god with a very large, very hot iron. So much for California highways. The shit do I dream of coming out there if you're not even going to offer me blissful, plod free riding conditions. Might as well head far east!
I digress too, if It was anything over 20 years old, I'd take it with a pinch of salt, but this this a bike under 10 that's a fait bit of dollar bill for me, so I'd rather have some semblance of peace of mind. Thing is, at this juncture, low mileage ones fetch mega bucks, so I'd be happy with a mid mileage one that has a stack of paper to it.
First bike I had was a an Aprillia RS. That lasted 50miles out of a 100 before I saw blue smoke, red eyes, and £ signs before my eyes. That might have been the most laughable 50 miles I've ever done though.Would give many notes for an RG125.
Chak
That's the thing, this doesn't, hence my inquiring here to more experienced people. I don't mind a track fiend, so long as its been taken care of mechanically. Bike looks great as far as I can see from learning about buying my first money pit. Now bear in mind that the UK doesn't exactly afford the same silky roads that the US has to offer, so potential for undisclosed drops or damage as maybe higher?
Bike doesn't look like a wheelie or city fiend bike, but the seller was incredibly vague about offering any kind of service history or providence which worries me some.
Reckon I'm falling for the 'daayum that looks good, I want it' syndrome. So will back off for the time being.