Advice when looking at a used Full Suspension Kona

[scorchedearth]

I found a pretty solid looking deal on craigslist for a 2011 Kona Tanuki.

The price for the bike on the listing is $700 so it is a hard deal to pass up.

What should I look for if I go to examine this bike? Are there items that would be deal breakers?

I am going to take a look tonight to see if it is worth buying but I'd just like to know what to look for.

Thanks.

[eb1888]

Shock info--
http://forums.mtbr.com/kona/kona-fas...ck-662478.html

[8valvegrowl]

If the frame is clean and the bike is complete, that's a pretty good deal. The AF2 rear shock can be a weak point, for sure, but you can find good deals on a Fox or RS air shock all day long on ebay as a replacement.

I have a Dawg (predecessor to the Tanuki) and it is a great riding bike. Fun and durable.