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?

thanx in advance
Colin

 

Check for dry rot on the tires. I just picked up the 04 in my signature pic and the front tire is dry rotted.

 

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.

 

My first thought was check the tires for dry rot and what av8or said.

 

Do the checks as stated above and then go have fun for many a miles !! Ride safe .

 

Id also check the fork seals as well.

 

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

 

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

 

Battery could cause trouble if it has just been sitting, unless it has been on a tender for the last 4 years.

 

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.
thanxs for the great advice.
Colin