Hi Wheelers,
Many thanks for your reply. The technician showed me the adjusters on the front forks. They have horizontal lines around a central shaft, that adds preload to the springs, and they were backed right off. i.e. 3 lines showing. The tyres were new, and appeared to be at the right pressure, although I did not have my pencil gauge with me to check them. The other points you mentioned are all equally valid, I just assumed that the dealer would have checked all that, as they advertise a 50 point check, on all their second hand bikes. Perhaps I should never assume anything, and check it all myself!
Cheers John
