I'm looking at buying a k1300s from a dealer, it had a valve cover oil leak which has been repaired today with new gaskets (the Rocker cover gasket, interior plug gasket, plugs and o-rings). But the mechanic that took it for a test ride earlier found that getting it into 4th and 5th gear was difficult - he seems to think that the selector rod might be bent? I'm not convinced, wouldn't that affect all the gears? could it be the quickshifter or clutch issues? it's got 48000 miles on it - ex police bike.
I think I already know the answer, but just checking
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How long ago was it "ex-police", not long I would guess by the 48k mileage, they're usually well ridden and maintained, either it was sold from the plod for some specific reason ( write-off / gearbox gone ? ) or it's been abused since it was police ?
I'd say "walk away" on the face of it, but on the other hand some pertinent questions about it's provenance and service history might possibly land you a heavily discounted bargain ... just a thought.
Maybe, just maybe, there isn't anything wrong with it that a service and a few vigorous miles might cure ? Have a good long test ride yourself, couldn't do any harm ?
On balance "walk" but I'd be curious ?