I haven't had the time to read all the threads, but I am wondering this... Other than getting one from a private seller, shouldn't the salesman be asking questions about your riding style, time on the saddle, length of license, any track time, or more importantly how many courses you have attended?
I only worked at one motorcycle dealership for a few summer months, but worked at several car dealerships and the main part of my job was to make sure the customer was completely satisfied so they would return for their next purchase as well as send friends and family. If this is not the practice at all dealerships, that is a sad thing. I have called on previous customers to find out they died of a heart attack or something else, but I would be devastated if I were to call and find out they died on a bike I sold them and had not asked the important questions.
And to mention one more thing. When I was looking for insurance quotes a several years ago, I told the lady that I was thinking about the R1. She stopped me and said she had to read an important disclaimer. It said something to the effect of the R1 has the highest fatality rate as well as one of the highest high speed crash rates with major injury. This was not because it is the fastest top speed bike, but one of the fastest accelerating bikes on the market.
