Newbie on a '82 Yamaha Maxim 650 - Colorado

RidleytheRed's picture

Hello! Just got my first bike today and I'm quite happy with the purchase. I plan to take pictures pictures later of course. How is everyone else?


Nice bike =) I've got a

WeaponZero's picture

Nice bike =) I've got a thing for japanese standards/UJMs.

Shaft drive is nice too, low maintenance.

Doing crappy because I'm at work =) lol


Yeah, I'm very pleased with

RidleytheRed's picture

Yeah, I'm very pleased with it so far. The seat was actually cut down to about 27" so it's got a lower center of balance for me which has been a BIG help. I tried an old Virago 900 and ended up laying it down before I could even get going because of the weight and high seat. I'm 6' even but it was too high even for me. =/


ATGATT "I am the best there

Budd's picture

ATGATT

"I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain't nice."-Wolverine


isn't it the xj 650? wow i

BoOZe P-ti Motard's picture

isn't it the xj 650? wow i must say it is a nice bike indeed, aahhhh I-4...!!! and yea re atgatt

BoOZe
Solomolo Rider ;D


Yep, I took my MSF course,

RidleytheRed's picture

Yep, I took my MSF course, and learned all my lessons the easy way so far.

I got all my gear long before ever getting the bike as well. Though I may need a better pair of gloves. I do like the ones Ben is using currently so I'll see about getting a pair myself. :)


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