As you all know I’m looking for a bike. Apart from Tax, MOT, Mileage, accidents, are there any other questions I should be asking??
price?
Get the one you saw last night, you know you want to ;)
I’d ask about drops/accidents/damage.
Also get them to start it up, ask for a test ride, if not get them to start it up and have a listen to the engine - slip it in to first grab the front brake - like your gonna do a burnout and test the clutch.
what bike are you going for?
Also, check the brake pads see if you need some new ones, chain sprocket - could give you a opportunity to knock the price down a bit.
Two things I always do:1.) When you ring say “im ringing about the bike” if they say which one…they’re a dealer! Maybe the advert was passing them off as private individuals?
2.) Feel the negine when you get there - is it hot? Why? did they feel the need to warm it up so it would start well before you got there?
3.) I always check the fork seals too as that cost me a bit last time to fix.
Ask if it had 2 keys
Don’t trust just a stamped up service book. Ask to see reciepts.
Has it seen any trackday action?
If it’s got Carbon Fibre Frame protectors this might be hiding frame damage. So be extra careful and check the rest of the bike if it has.
Doed the bodywork match the overall condition of the rest of the bike?
If you can, take someone with you who knows a bit about R1’s.
Good hunting hun:cool:
I’ve heard some bad stuff about it 
Including that it’s been clocked which looking at the bike makes sense
oh no, thats a shame 
Ask the seller what the service intervals are and what oil it takes, what tyre pressures it runs, what difference does it make if the tyres are a bit soft, most owners shuld be able to tell you basic stuff like that, helps to show it’s their bike you’re looking at and the service history might be genuine.
Don’t know if it works with bikes but with cars you can ring the servicing dealer and they will usually give you a potted history of the car, services, extra repairs etc.
As I’ve said on here before Sherrie. Don’t jump at the first or second one you see. There will be a minter out there with your name on it and it will be along shortly.
If you have the slightest doubt…walk away:)
I’m surprised you didn’t mention…“if it has rim tape walk away”!! 
As Chunks says, don’t by the first one you see and if it looks too good to be true it probably is!
Good luck and be patient…
hmm, patience has never been one of my many qualities
But you’re right and I will be patient.
Check around the frame where bits bolt on - if they’ve had to change pegs due to an off you might see some evidence at these points - also shiny new standard parts stick out if the bikes a bit ‘used’…
Get the front wheel off the floor and check the head bearings - you’re looking for notchy steering. The person selling it should be able to pivot the bike up on the side stand to get the wheel up to check.
Look at the panels in daylight - you’re looking for a slight difference in shade - may mean a panel has been changed.
Look for the frame number - You should be able to see what type of type setting each manufacturer uses so you’ll spot any changes to the one stamped on the bike.
Give it a good shake and listen for gravel in the belly pan
I second this, it took me about 3 weeks, 7 dealers, 14 bikes, 3 hpi checks and a partridge in a pear tree before I found mine but am well happy I waited now.
Hahaha Nice one Rodders;)
Cheers Greengrass ;)
Greengrass ! HaHaHa :hehe::D:P Perfect ! :DRodders isn’t bad either 
Someone mentioned HPI checks. Bloody essential even when you’ve kissed the frogs and found your prince.
Yes, they cost and it hurts to walk away from a minter that does not check out but it’s less painful than finding later you’ve bought a cobbled up dog.
Took me ages to cover up the past damage and sell on the last crock I bought. (Pre HPI days.)
Oldguy.
(What do you mean unprincipled bastard. Anythings fair in selling old nags.)