| I'm trying to think back through all my own experiences but I think most of them have been summarised above but here goes for things I'd specifically check on an SS I was going to buy....
Service history.
Wheel and Steering head bearings.
Front and Rear suspension. (leaks, travel and quality)
Frame (steering head) and swingarm (pinch bolt area) cracks
Discs - float and disc thickness / scoring.
Hear the bike being started....slow to crank? (poss battery / starter probs)
'excessive' engine noise? - (very subjective this one - esp when new to Dukes)
Possible extra checks...
Voltage regulator
Fuel tank internals + tank prone to rubbing at the back from the seat.
Generator wiring - LHS of engine; bullet connectors can be rubbish.
I'm sure I'll add as I go along !!!!
NB - many threads I've read say the FE (and Superlights) are a better buy than a std SS - unless you really want the pillion option and dont want to retro-fit a pillion seat. | 
26-Nov-2007, 23:39 
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