| Model year | 1981 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Braking marks | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
0.0 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 21000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 22000 miles |
Summary:
This is a great bike!
Faults:
Previous owner neglected the bike.
Bike sat idle for years.
Starting motor brushes worn out.
Front brake caliper piston seized.
Carburetors dirty and out of adjustment.
General Comments:
Nice style.
Comfortable.
Easy to work on.
Original parts are still available.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd January, 2007
| Model year | 1981 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
Summary:
The bike has timeless beauty
Faults:
After 25 years, the seat needs some attention.
Not bad for our climate here in Vancouver Canada.
General Comments:
I love the looks of the 650 series from Yamaha.
I presently own a 2000 Harley Fat Boy Custom as my own ride, but purchased the 650 Maxim as a training bike for my son, and now for my bike crazy girlfriend.
My very first bike was a Yamaha 650 Special, and I bought it because of its Harley looks at the time, and have loved the bike ever since.
My only observation or complaint is that the seat height is too high.
Does anyone know how I can lower the bike for my girlfriend, by at least 2 inches?
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th July, 2006
The seat's too high? It's like 29.5 inches from the ground.
I'm only 5'7" and the seat height of my Maxim is fine.
Instead of lowering the height of the Maxim (and reducing the ground clearance to dangerous levels), why don't you find your girlfriend a Honda Rebel or Yamaha 250 Virago?
If she's that small, the Maxim may be too much bike for her anyway.
Hello there, email me at redfordranger2000@hotmail.com, and I will send you a pic from a guy from europe in what he did to his yamaha 650, solved the seat situation, the bike looks way cool...
Larry..