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Old 05-06-2005, 01:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Bike: yamaha vino 125
Location: Oregon
Posts: 4
Default buying old used suzuki to learn on

I am a retired 67 year old guy who wants to be a new rider. In Portland, Or, I saw a used GS250 for sale $600 and had 10K miles on it. I thought it would be a cheap set of training wheels Questions: What do I need to look for, questions to ask seller and generally speaking what the h--- should I do to test drive it?
I have a Yamaha 125 cc scooter now (no clutch to worry about) so traffic is not my problem. Any comments from experienced riders would be appreciated.
I went to a local dealer and tried to test drive but had clutch/throttle troubles. I hope this isnt going to be one of those beginners nightmares. I dont think I am to old YET!