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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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I just bought an 05 Heritage with only 225 miles (not a mistype) I pick it up tomorrow & as new condition. It was a estate sale, the guy bought the bike then found out he was really sick and past away 29 days later (very sad story)

any suggestions on what i should do as the bike has been started roughty once a month and no rides.

I know i should change the fluids but any other things i should do?

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Check for dry rot on the tires. I just picked up the 04 in my signature pic and the front tire is dry rotted.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Bummer, at least the guy got 225 miles of smiles before he tapped out. As far as the bike I would say change the oil, lube the cables, give it a real good once over, check the tires as stated above, then ride.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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My first thought was check the tires for dry rot and what av8or said.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Do the checks as stated above and then go have fun for many a miles !! Ride safe .
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 01:32 AM
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Id also check the fork seals as well.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 07:39 AM
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change gas and ride and then take in for 1k check if has issues and then another 1k check at 1200 miles
also have the bike blessed just in case
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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thanxs for the replies.
I figured there would be very little to do as the bike is basically brand new but need to get the pro's advise
 
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Battery could cause trouble if it has just been sitting, unless it has been on a tender for the last 4 years.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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well i picked up the new Heritage, the bike actually as 2200+ miles as the lady owner was reading the trip and not the odometer lol. everything is g@@d put a 200+ miles on and it rides great but need the clutch adjusted & i will change the fliuds over the winter.
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