Ted I think your right the bike had been badly prepared and yes the gear lever bolt may have been loose, the front end can be stiffened - I have a mate who has one and loves it and has done about 6 years use on it and some touring - never had a problem - funny enough I rode it recently to move it when he was moving house and it is a nice comfy bike with a good engine - but still just not my cup of tea. For what you want your right its probably a good machine.
now that a contrary reply to my previous post !
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