Much appreciated. I'm taking notes, for when I look over potential bikes. I haven't bought too many used bikes and the ones I did never gave me any problems. Lucky I guess. I'll be sure and give it a serious look over and shake down test ride. Especially for 2nd gear problem, if it's pre late 90's.
Thanks for the suggestions. From what I've gathered so far is, an older bike with more miles is better than an older bike with low mileage. Meaning don't want one that's been sitting idle, for most of it's life.
Lived in Buffalo, N.Y. area for 62 years. Now live in Columbia, S.C. area. Owned a '85 VMax back then. Gone through quite a few different bikes since then. Couple Summers ago, I rode a 750 GSXR. That riding position wasn't working out. Sold my "06 FLHTCI last Summer, thought I'd retire my helmet...