Help: How Dependable is a 1981 XJ650 Maxim?

On Sat, 03 Apr 2004 21:22:37 -0500, My name is No One
<noone.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> waived the right to be silent and professed:

 >Hi,
 >
 >Looking at buying a 1981 Yamaha Maxim XJ650 as a first bike. What is
 >a decent price to pay for something like this and am I getting into a
 >problem bike?
 >
 >Thanks
 >
 >J

The Maxim is a good bike. The Yamaha 650cc (653cc?) inline four is a
very solid engine. But if the bike was not maintained properly and if
it was driven badly, well... there really is no telling. That goes for
any vehicule, I guess.

Up here in Canada, I'd say $500 for good shape, and up to $1000 for
really good shape. Don't forget to check the compression. I would
recommend it as a first bike for sure. I had the 1982 Seca 650 (same
engine). It was a lot of fun and rode great! And it gave me no trouble
whatsoever.

Good luck to you!

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