1981 Yamaha Maxim XJ650 8k. miles 4cyl. shaft drive indoor stored

1981 Yamaha Maxim

Price: US $850.00
Item location: Oakham, Massachusetts, United States
Make: Yamaha
Model: Maxim
SubModel: XJ
Type: Standard
Year: 1981
Mileage: 8,353
VIN: JYA4H7003BA110942
Color: Midnight Sky black
Engine size: 650
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description

1981 Yamaha Maxim XJ650 4cyl. shaft drive. Midnight Sky black color (sparkles in sunlight) and is glossy.(no dents,no scratches) Runs perfect. Yes,perfect.Even on todays lousy gas.Starts with the choke first try. Idles nicely..and accelerates with authority (NO flat spots,no stumbling) The carbs are properly tuned,adjusted and clean! Tank is spotless inside and no rust. Brakes are fine and powerful. Transmission shifts great,all 5 speeds and neutral is easy to find. Clutch is smooth and strong. Motor is tight. No smoke,no leaks.The tires have 30 miles on them. The battery is new.The engine oil and filter are new.The air filter is new. Just runs great! The seat is an aftermarket king/queen fits well and is comfy. The bike was not pressure washed. It's not a leaker.This is not your typical 34 year old bike! These weremade during a time when Japan put out some of the highest quality machines built in the world.Why buy a fixer-upper and spend hundreds just to get it running, nd hope everything is Ok, hen you can buy a running and driving bike for the same money?
I bought this as a tipped-over bike in 2004,with cosmeticissues. The engine has some external cooling fins damaged on the rh side,the right outer exhaust header has a small dimple in it, heright lower fork slider has a scrape, nd the seat has someabrasion spots. (see photos) The odometer is accurate and functions. The speedometer and tachometer move,but do not read accurately (they react to any change very slowly) They could be replaced but I chose to leave them original.
The suspension is smooth,and functions properly.The steering head bearings are tight and the swing arm bushings as well. It really is a joy to drive.The one key fits the ignition,the gas cap,the seat lock and the chain lock.The bike has a clean Massachusetts title. It is available for inspection by appointment. Any questions ask first,do not assume.
Thanks for looking. Mark

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