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buying a used TW. WHAT SHOULD I BE LOOKING FOR?

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Im looking to buy a used TW on sunday. Anyone have a few pointers on what to look for?

It needs a set of keys and a battery. Is there any way i could pop start it?

Any pointers would be awesome!
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How long has it been sitting? How much are they asking? What year?



If it has been sitting a while, smell the gas tank -- take the cap off and get a good whiff -- if it smells like shellac the price goes down. Tank and carb will need major cleaning.

Look for oil leaks around the cylinder base gasket and valve covers and under the engine / on top of the skid plate. If you find any the price goes down.

Look at the chain -- if rusty and stiff the price goes down.

Do the tires have rubber on them and do they hold air?

Etc, etc,



Good luck and post what happens.
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