Looking at a used 2006

[kongjie]

Hi all, my first post here, I'm a new rider and there is a 2006 GZ 250 in my neighborhood with less than 700 miles. It belonged to a fellow who passed away about a year ago, and I'm getting my first look at it on Monday, courtesy of his widow.

I'm aware of the great used motorcycle evaluation guide, and my expectation is to be doing an inspection of the bike without being able to start it--I assume that the battery is dead and that even if it weren't, running the old gas through the carb isn't a good idea.

In the event that it looks good, my plan is to have it towed to a shop, have the fluids replaced, tuned up, and assuming the tires are original, have those replaced as well.

Apart from the usual suspects, is there anything in particular that I should be looking for with this model year? I appreciate any suggestions. Right now I have no idea how long the bike has been sitting in the garage--I can guess around two years.