Yamaha XJ650 Maxim 1981 Black, Classic Era, Cruiser Motorcycle

1981 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim. Classic bike for sale

71bhp. 4 cylinder DOHC Air Cooled 4-stroke

Only 26800 miles which I believe to be genuine. it was in storage for quite a few years until a couple of years ago.

Full years MOT. passed first time with 2 advisories. front tyre worn and slight exhaust leak from one downpipe. which I have since tightened up.

I have now bought a new bike so unfortunately can't keep 2 on the road.   But this has served me well without any mechanical problems.

This was imported from the USA in 1992 and has been registered here. so has a V5 document.

It is now 33 years old so is a classic era motorcycle.

Shaft drive and therefore is suitable for trike conversion apparently. or would make an excellent bobber.

The original exhaust system has been replaced at some point with a Motad 4 into 1.

Since I have had it I have replaced the ignition and the fuse box. as the cover was missing on the ignition and it only had one key and the fusebox cover was also missing.  

Recently serviced and had a new oil and air filter.

I have a sissy bar for it which I will include.   It did not come with the grab rail as this had been removed at some point to put the sissy bar on.

The previous owner had put transfers on the tank. which he subsequently removed and also took some of the lacquer finish off with it so although the paint on the tank is in good condition it could do with a coat of lacquer.   It doesn't really detract but if you want it perfect then it's worth doing. I have included a photo to show this.

Needs to be taxed and it is ready to ride away.   Hoping someone else can get to enjoy this old classic as much as I have.

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