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.