Faults:

Had to replace automatic cam chain tensioners, one each first two years.

Had to replace battery after 3 years 12,000 miles.

Otherwise routine maintenance only.

General Comments:

This motorcycle is ridiculously inexpensive. I paid $5300 for a brand new motorcycle that is quick, and can cruise at 80 mph all day. It doesn't have the satisfying rumble of a Harley, and many Harley riders don't wave back, but that is their loss.

The gauges are up high where they belong, especially in deer country, not on the tank which is probably OK outside of a bar, or tooling down an urban street.

Very limited aftermarket parts, otherwise great.

Faults:

Since brand new, I had problems with my VN750 fouling out plugs, stalling, and refusing to start.

General Comments:

Those first few years were not the happy motorcycling experience that I had hoped for. Despite numerous trips to the dealer where I purchased the bike, the trouble persisted. Then I found a mechanic who actually took the time to diagnose the problem. It had a bad stator. The symptoms are the same as having a weak battery. In fact, my bike would eat a battery, feel better for a while and then go back to the same sad state. Since the stator has been replaced it has been absolutely reliable and fun. I love this bike.

Faults:

I have, on occasion, had problems starting the bike. I have found that this is a problem with the battery. Once I replaced it with a Die Hard Gold the problem is gone. Still, when it is cold outside the bike takes a bit to get it started.

The bike shows rust very easy, as well on the bolts and some of the chrome. Chrome polish will take it off, just wash and keep the bike in a garage and it will be fine.

The storage box on the back of the seat wears out quickly and breaks very easy. Good luck finding a replacement.

After market parts are very hard to find for the bike.

General Comments:

Overall, this was, and is, a great first bike. It is very easy to care for and a joy to ride.

I love the shock adjustments, just a quick click to soften or firm up if you have an additional rider. No chain to lube or tighten is nice as well.

I have purchased a new Mustang seat, engine guards, luggage rack, a windshield and saddle bags for my bike. I ride it with friends, and it is a great cruising bike. I get quite a few comments about the old cruiser bike look. I like that myself.

The bike is quite for the most part, so if you like it loud I suggest you buy new pipes. I have seen a few after market ones for the 750.

Faults:

Gas filter clogged annually.

Speedometer cable broke at 15,000.

Timing jumped at 40,000 due to inadequately hardened crank shaft timing sprocket (integrated) causing 2 bent valves, 2 broken valves, 3 shattered rocker arms, and of course the bad crank shaft.

Rusted everywhere: exhaust, instruments, gas tank, etc.

General Comments:

I left it out in the weather for 4 years (sun, rain, and snow) and it started on the first hit every time.

The seat was wide and comfortable.

The bike accelerated so fast it threw me off the first time I rode it.

An owner must keep the chrome polished, the gauges oiled, and the gas tank treated, otherwise they will rust in just a few years.

Faults:

The motorcycle was a dream to ride.

Most comfortable seat on a motorcycle I have ever owned.

Once it was started ran like a dream.

Very comfortable handle bar grips.

Throw some highway pegs of it and you have got yourself a good time.

General Comments:

Good motorcycle, but the carbs would clog, and even after they were cleaned, they still did not seem right.

Road well on highway, but because of the gearing the RPMs ran a little high.

Had some problems starting, but it was an old bike.

Faults:

Nothing, it has been 100% reliable.

General Comments:

The bike is a perfect weekend cruiser, great handling.

The seat could be more comfortable - needs to be a little more firm.

Faults:

It is a nice looking bike, but too much of it will rust too quickly. I mean some of it could have been prevented in the manufacturing process.

General Comments:

It is a good motorcycle. Runs good, had some fun on it.

After having a Midnight Virago, Yamaha 650, BSA Lightning 650, and a Honda 450, I would have to say I like Yamaha's best. If it was me doing it all over again, I would either get a Yamaha Virago again, or a Suzuki Intruder. On top of Yamaha's intensive high marks, they're also cheaper than Kawasaki's.

Thank you.