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Just my 2 cents...and worth about that...

I have a '99 with ABS (non-servo) and a '01 lite (non-abs). I recommend you look for the following features and that they are in working order:
-warped brake rotors or so severely worn you will need to replace
-ABS lights should both blink simultaneously when starting, if they are alternating, you may very well be looking at a rebuild (~$350) plus R&R labor
-5" rear wheel (170 rear tire) has a handling advantage over the 5.5" (180 rear tire)
-want aftermarket shocks, vast majority of the brands are better than stock
-don't ignore warnings about the trans input splines, some go longer than others, my 2001 was done at 66K
-check the heated grips, you want these to work
-saddle bags, if you've never been a bagger, consider trying it on this bike
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