Yamaha Maxim 750 Reviews

The bike has been service free and very reliable.

I wanted to get get back into riding after a long hiatus from the pleasures of riding a bike. I had some reservations about a 31 year old bike, but I I felt more comfortable with a bike from this era.

I saw the bike, liked the appearance, and was impressed with the horsepower, given its size, (750).

The bike started right up, handles very well, and will never annoy anyone with the noise level it exhibits.

The bike is almost stealth like with its power and low noise level.

While cruising it is very comfortable and responsive.

After nearly 100,000 miles, the nylon gears in the speedometer have worn out. Where the heck can I find replacements?

I bought this bike used 7 years ago with 18,000 miles. It now has over 98,000, and is running great!

Everything except the usual tires and brakes are stock.

I had to replace the alternator brushes just a couple months ago too.

No engine breakdowns and very little slippage on the stock clutch.

This bike is absolutely bullet proof! 30 years old and still holding up to my Iron Butt ride abuse. Amazing!

Tank interior rusted and developed pinholes by 1990, replaced with aftermarket tank. (More as a result of NOT being ridden and being stored in a shed in hot humid Florida).

Neck bearing replaced at 29K (a result again of being stored for many years, not used, then put into use and having to travel over dirt, washboard roads.)

Fork seals replaced at 32K. (See above reasons)

Front brakes intermittently would lock up, which again turned out to be related to its years of storage (master cylinder cleaned, return orifice cleaned - problem solved).

Fuel petcock leaking at 33000.

Bike originally purchased by my Dad in '82, I inherited it when he passed on. Dad took it for a trip from Florida to Canada and back in '85, and drove it intermittently until his disability prevented him from riding. The bike was parked in a shed with 19000 miles on it, then pretty much forgotten. At one point it sat outside for a few weeks, for sale. Then back into storage. Dad passed away in '06 and I got the bike and put it back in service.

Had the carbs cleaned and reset, bought a new battery, changed the oil, put a new rear tire on it and have been driving it every day since! It's a great bike, smooth riding, responsive. Big enough to feel comfortable on the highway, yet nimble enough to handle well in town.

Tone of exhaust is mellow, not so loud your thoughts get drowned, or that you cannot hear surrounding traffic. But not so quiet that surrounding traffic cannot hear you.

Lights are large and conspicuous.

Adjustable handlebars allow the rider to fine tune the reach and throw to make a very comfortable driving experience.

The gauge panel and cluster are very modern, with an LCD read out that checks all systems of the bike - headlight, tail light, oil, fuel, side stand.

The bike has a switch on the side stand that prevents forward movement if the side stand is still down when put into gear; the bike will shut off.

All in all, it was a very advanced bike for 1982, and still seems to be a VERY reliable transport!

I get about 40 mpg with it.

I wish they still made these style of bike.

I had a ignition box go out at 38,000 miles. Cheap fix.

Other than that, I've only had to replace wearable parts; tires, oil/filters, fluids etc...

I have enjoyed every mile I've put on this thing. It's reliable, handles well, performs well, love it!

Actually nothing wrong with the bike yet. Just purchased (for a case of beer) a 1982 Yamaha 750 Maxim.

Removed the tank, put fuel into the carbs, new battery and she starts right up. Will change oil, filters, and brake pads this weekend.

Any ideas on other items to replace before I hits the road?

Ran smooth and easy, has 7,500 original miles and was garaged from 82 till 06, when it was moved to the driveway. New seat will be required.

I am having trouble finding info on the 750. Seems a lot of talk about the 650 Maxim, but little on the 750 Maxim? Any reasons??