Motorcycle Repair: General Checklist, vintage bike, happy holidays

Question
Hey Mike,

What's a good check list to follow when looking at purchasing a vintage bike
that hasn't started in awhile? Any advice?

Thank you!

Answer
One of the worst things for a bike is to sit for a long period of time.
About he only thing you can do is check the gaskets for leaks, start the bike and take it for a ride, do a compression test. Pull the spark plugs and check them for oil fouling
Happy holidays
Mike