how much stretch? very tall rider...

[nj1639]

Old dogs that have been bit when they were pups will take the tools, volt/ohm meter and a compression tester when looking at a running bike....doesn't mean they'll use them but it can show the health of the bike if need be and a new negotiation on price if there's an issue.

 

[gggGary]

That time when the "it runs great" bike won't start is the sweet spot in motorcycle buying!
At that point the seller is so OVER IT he'll take nearly anything to get it out of his sight.
On a twin I can usually gauge compression health good enough with the kick starter to make the purchase decision.
The reverse has happened too. Dig a bike out of a snow bank, have the damned thing start and run "good", bargaining leverage evaporates!