I suggest you list your location and perhaps a local member could assist you; someone with an eye to mechanical stuff and more experience. With modern motorcycles, 10K miles really isn't much but keep in mind that with the age of the bike, it well could have been poorly serviced and the fluids may need to be changed (oil, fork oil, brake fluid, etc), the brake pad wear needs to be checked and cables lubed. You should service the bike fully as soon as you buy it due to the age. My last piece of advice is to NEVER NEVER NEVER believe the PO about anything. They will tell you that the oil was changed the day before and the bike was ridden by a little old lady. Assume any of this info is, well, incorrect. Take someone who is motorcycle savvy. The WORST thing a new rider can do is buy a sportbike with a lot of plastic which when broken, costs more to replace than the bike is worth. The America will make a good first bike as the power is moderate and the bike seems easy to ride except for being a bit floppy at very low speeds due to the rake of the front end.
