Perfect Beginner Bikes or all around bikes I always suggest new riders that are starting out and want a sport bikes to start on older sport bikes they have plenty of power more manageable than newer sport bikes still plenty fast and fun and the value isn't going to Decrease
@FordZda17 күн бұрын
Man those bars thay mount to the forks look COMFY
@vaisnavaАй бұрын
That was a fun bike… but I don’t miss motorcycles. Too dangerous and I wouldn’t risk it anymore.
@vaisnavaАй бұрын
Thanks for the memories though. :) stay safe!
@ChrisJones-qw7bnАй бұрын
Like the bars...where to get them?
@kayos26803 ай бұрын
What mirrors?
@KollynJ4 ай бұрын
They don’t sound this good stock do they
@patrickburke51256 ай бұрын
hard bike to Stop!!
@lazov8 ай бұрын
Did you apply XVZ handlebar? Looks it gives rider a comfy sitting position and good angle of arms to torso.
@stonedragon9014 Жыл бұрын
I’m buying this bike this week and I’m so excited because it’s going to be MY FIRST MOTORCYCLE! WHOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO
@TheTragicTruth11 ай бұрын
Hope it goes well, I’m going to look at a bike exactly like this. If everything checks out I’ll be buying it for my first bike too! Did you buy yours yet?
@phoenixarizona8441Сағат бұрын
Perfect choice love old sport bikes great bikes
@bernardovazquez3098 Жыл бұрын
🔴 AWESOME MOTORCYCLE 👍👍👍👍
@kajetanl6585 Жыл бұрын
It's curious that even 1982 yamaha still got that engine sound which sound similar in most of yamaha's motorcycles even nowadays. But yeah, nice bike. :)
@YooperDanKulka Жыл бұрын
Will be picking up one soon. Will be working on it. Would like to put a windshield on. Any suggestions?
@randomname9758 Жыл бұрын
I love hearing that engine noise again. I miss my old bike.
@marqueeceavella8505 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1982 yamaha virago xj750j maxim for sale all black 🖤
@ZoomZoom870atGmail Жыл бұрын
What exhaust does it have? It might just be the video but at first it almost sounded like a v-twin instead of an i4. I just got my wife an XJ 650 but you can barely hear it idle.
@vansaerial Жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@jackpalmer7886 Жыл бұрын
Have deca 750 inline 4 carb shaft driven lifetime of memories Indian scout 999 same type giddy up am auto tech stay on both wheels if u can and stay alert. J
@garymyers6638 Жыл бұрын
I liked that bike so much I had 3 of them. One Red, one Viking Purple and one entire bike in parts.
@Thousand_yard_King Жыл бұрын
I owned an 1986 seca 750 and mine would do 143 mph in 1st gear at 12000 rpm.
@abcanimal Жыл бұрын
Turbo or non turbo?
@samperkins2569 Жыл бұрын
Bullshit😅
@cuzican8675 Жыл бұрын
Junk Mirrors, junk stock speedo, junk stock handle bars, junk stock signals! I’m mean I can go in and on! Sounds like the bikes not tuned right either! This your beater I’m guessing ?
@kylevanrose9037 Жыл бұрын
Wow, you must be a motorcycle expert!
@jerodrobinson40402 жыл бұрын
If I had to guess I'd say it's making right around 100hp and probably 60 or so ft/lbs. I lowered the Front about 3 inch's and I'm Running 110 front 140 Rear which really improved Cornering Stability. Its come a long way from the 400 Dollar Junker I bought in 2020.
@jerodrobinson40402 жыл бұрын
I'm Running a Mac 4 into 1 into a Trumpet style Straight Pipe. It's Jetted out to #130, and I installed Pod Filter's onto the Rubber Boot's from the Factory Airbox because I found Standard Pod's Killed Intake Velocity. Had to slightly Modify the Pod's, but got them to fit Perfectly with about an Hour or Work.
@amatureskater15 Жыл бұрын
what pods did you use? got a link?
@jerodrobinson4040 Жыл бұрын
@@amatureskater15 Just a Cheepy set that actually came with the Bike. Previous Owner couldn't get them to work right. I ended up using a Die Grinder to open the inlet hole's up between 5 and 10 thou each so they would fit right.
@jerodrobinson40402 жыл бұрын
I have an 82 750 Maxim that I've spent a few Year's making into a Cafe Racer. A lot of People said I wouldn't get much Power outta it, but I have the 0-60 down to around 3.6 which I feel is pretty Respectable.
@hamishdow2188 Жыл бұрын
those people really dont know much about the xj engines then, they were high performance engines back when they were introduced
@jerodrobinson4040 Жыл бұрын
@@hamishdow2188 Oh yeah it's way Oversquare. Something like a 65mm Bore with a 56mm Stroke. And You can hear the Overlap at Idle.
@abcanimal Жыл бұрын
Any time under 4 seconds for 0to60 is pretty damn fast
@AmyHer966 ай бұрын
must be nice
@bradphillips60812 жыл бұрын
mine seems to rev a lot faster.
@jollygreenjeff26402 жыл бұрын
This is the bike I have, and I love it. She hasn’t run in ages, though, so I miss the engine noises
@RollingRigTraction2 жыл бұрын
Nice failure to stop at STOP signs, no engine braking, WTF are you wearing gloves if you're going to wear shorts and a shirt sleeve shirt??? Ride stupid; win stupid prizes like MASSIVE ROADRASH AND 30 SKIN GRAFTS. BE SMART, DRESS SMART FOR MOTORCYCLING CAUSE YOU'RE CLEARLY NOT!!!
@goldenboi76852 жыл бұрын
Runs like crap at low throttle
@jackstandproductions65582 жыл бұрын
Thats just most bikes with carbs that need some tuning
@goldenboi76852 жыл бұрын
@@jackstandproductions6558 it's amazing how just balancing the carbs improves it
@jackstandproductions65582 жыл бұрын
@@goldenboi7685 yup, these bikes are great, i picked mine up in November as my first bike, i do my MSF course this week! Super excited to learn on this sweet model
@goldenboi76852 жыл бұрын
@@jackstandproductions6558 the only thing I hated about my XJ550J was the DC charging system. It would get hot in the summer and drain the battery. Had to wait until it all cooled down and then service the battery.
@jackstandproductions65582 жыл бұрын
@@goldenboi7685 my battery hasn't given me any issues, its definitely not an old battery, hooked up to a tender so its nice and charged before i wrench on it
@ingcarlosllorente2 жыл бұрын
SIMPLY THE BEST OF THE BEST
@alexisbelo84042 жыл бұрын
Me interesa saber el precio de una moto como esa
@ingcarlosllorente2 жыл бұрын
15 a 35 mil pesos mexicanos
@albertodiazblanco57402 жыл бұрын
Y mucha paciencia para dejarla a punto
@samkov70292 жыл бұрын
I have the same bike how do I make it sounds this good?? What did you do with your exhaust?
@BLACKx_xDYNAMITE2 жыл бұрын
I've got an 85 xj750 and its sounds similar. I have no mufflers
@darthlively2 жыл бұрын
The Seca had options for a 4 to 2 into 1 exhaust set up. There are still a bunch around.
@darthlively3 жыл бұрын
Torque monster. Great ride if your not 6'6. I helped the new owner set up new handle bars & had the carb rack professionally rejetted, my air box was missing. Great bike over all.
@ts-vu3dd Жыл бұрын
It make’s literally (LITERALLY) 5-7 ft/lbs of torque at like 6k it’s only hp
@darthlively Жыл бұрын
@@ts-vu3dd I'm not stating that it the best ever, compared to modern motorcycles the 1982 Seca is a wet fart. But 80hp @ 7,000rpm was very impressive 41 years ago.
@ts-vu3dd Жыл бұрын
@@darthlivelyur missing the point. They traded all the torque for hp in development
@fishbmw3 жыл бұрын
I'd never ride my bike dressed like this,all that bare skin. Always remember what an old timer bike guy told me years ago, just imagine your skin/flesh is like cheese and the road is one giant cheese grater. One of my buddies got hit off his bike wearing jeans and a sleeveless jacket, he was having skin grafts for 18 months and was having to attend hospital appointments for 3 years.
@briandietrich30794 жыл бұрын
I had one these too. Fun bike to ride. Needed a 6th gear. You could only get about 120mph, a the rpm's would redline.
@darthlively3 жыл бұрын
I had the 82 XJ750R miss that machine they sound great.
@hunainamir16823 жыл бұрын
@@darthlively I just bought a 81 xj750r. How was yours?
@darthlively3 жыл бұрын
@@hunainamir1682 Super enjoyable once I replaced the strange factory handle bars, upgraded all the carb socks to K&N & found a qualified shop to synchronize the Muniki carb rack. In January 2021 I passed it down in the family so others could learn to ride.
@darthlively3 жыл бұрын
@@hunainamir1682 I put Avon Cobra chrome tires on mine, those anti-dive forks love to dig in the corners and Avon's have really great traction.
@jackstandproductions65582 жыл бұрын
@@darthlively quick question on the bars. How did you replace them and what bars did you end up using? I love the feel of my stock bars but i wish they were the standard round shape for mounting stuff, thank you!
@ADN19964 жыл бұрын
dont upload a video of you pussyfooting around i wanna see that thing move
@papisndiaye82784 жыл бұрын
i need this moto if it for sale.My number phone is 776489183 in Senegal
@luciferleyva1634 жыл бұрын
Se escucha muy bien esa moto .. 😁 Tengo una tambien son fabulosas en verdad . Saludos ✌
@alexisbelo84042 жыл бұрын
Brother una pregunta cual es el precio de esa moto ??
@ingcarlosllorente2 жыл бұрын
YO TMB TENGO UNA MAXIM 750CC MOD 1983 SON LO MEJOR DE LO MEJOR DIGAN LO QUE DIGAN
@feelkingston9145 Жыл бұрын
brother me venden una maxim 550 motor 81 dice el mecanico que le hizo servicio a todo el motor y se nota en las juntas y prede al botonazo cres que valga la pena por 25 mil ayuda estoy indeciso la verdad es que esteticamente le hace falta amor .
@93h2504 жыл бұрын
Dónde se consiguen los metales para rectificar el motor? Algún contacto telefónico de casa de repuestos Yamaha? Please
@abrahamdeluna90885 жыл бұрын
top speed?
@GG-ub4ej4 жыл бұрын
Speedometer on mine only goes to 85. After that it is just a guess.
@ojelectrichvac4 жыл бұрын
110-120mph. Rode various times with a fellow rider with an R6 and at about that speed is when he started to pull away despite my wrist turning the accelerator all the way. RPMs were maxing out as well.
@noah20169995 жыл бұрын
What kind of exhaust
@darthlively3 жыл бұрын
4 -2-1 factory set up to be "track ready"
@johanvandersandt89045 жыл бұрын
Bro I am looking at one of these as my first bike. Are they any good? Can I find spare parts for it?
@BackyardRevivals5 жыл бұрын
This is my first road bike and I'd say go with something less heavy, I'm learning but it's a pain learning on something so heavy
@jordanjoestar88395 жыл бұрын
you'll be fine, its heavy but no heavier than a HD. Very easy to balance and maintain.. Just check the carbs and make sure the brakes are solid. Otherwise they are bulletproof and fast as hell. Cheap parts and very good for modding and cafe racer builds. I have 2 of them. Ride slow and easy until you get a good feel and youll be fine. I learned on a giant VMAX so anybody with a calm mindset will be fine.
@BackyardRevivals5 жыл бұрын
I passed my road test easily with it the other day, took practice, but I got it.
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Perfect Beginner Bikes or all around bikes I always suggest new riders that are starting out and want a sport bikes to start on older sport bikes they have plenty of power more manageable than newer sport bikes still plenty fast and fun and the value isn't going to Decrease
Man those bars thay mount to the forks look COMFY
That was a fun bike… but I don’t miss motorcycles. Too dangerous and I wouldn’t risk it anymore.
Thanks for the memories though. :) stay safe!
Like the bars...where to get them?
What mirrors?
They don’t sound this good stock do they
hard bike to Stop!!
Did you apply XVZ handlebar? Looks it gives rider a comfy sitting position and good angle of arms to torso.
I’m buying this bike this week and I’m so excited because it’s going to be MY FIRST MOTORCYCLE! WHOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO
Hope it goes well, I’m going to look at a bike exactly like this. If everything checks out I’ll be buying it for my first bike too! Did you buy yours yet?
Perfect choice love old sport bikes great bikes
🔴 AWESOME MOTORCYCLE 👍👍👍👍
It's curious that even 1982 yamaha still got that engine sound which sound similar in most of yamaha's motorcycles even nowadays. But yeah, nice bike. :)
Will be picking up one soon. Will be working on it. Would like to put a windshield on. Any suggestions?
I love hearing that engine noise again. I miss my old bike.
I have a 1982 yamaha virago xj750j maxim for sale all black 🖤
What exhaust does it have? It might just be the video but at first it almost sounded like a v-twin instead of an i4. I just got my wife an XJ 650 but you can barely hear it idle.
Amazing!
Have deca 750 inline 4 carb shaft driven lifetime of memories Indian scout 999 same type giddy up am auto tech stay on both wheels if u can and stay alert. J
I liked that bike so much I had 3 of them. One Red, one Viking Purple and one entire bike in parts.
I owned an 1986 seca 750 and mine would do 143 mph in 1st gear at 12000 rpm.
Turbo or non turbo?
Bullshit😅
Junk Mirrors, junk stock speedo, junk stock handle bars, junk stock signals! I’m mean I can go in and on! Sounds like the bikes not tuned right either! This your beater I’m guessing ?
Wow, you must be a motorcycle expert!
If I had to guess I'd say it's making right around 100hp and probably 60 or so ft/lbs. I lowered the Front about 3 inch's and I'm Running 110 front 140 Rear which really improved Cornering Stability. Its come a long way from the 400 Dollar Junker I bought in 2020.
I'm Running a Mac 4 into 1 into a Trumpet style Straight Pipe. It's Jetted out to #130, and I installed Pod Filter's onto the Rubber Boot's from the Factory Airbox because I found Standard Pod's Killed Intake Velocity. Had to slightly Modify the Pod's, but got them to fit Perfectly with about an Hour or Work.
what pods did you use? got a link?
@@amatureskater15 Just a Cheepy set that actually came with the Bike. Previous Owner couldn't get them to work right. I ended up using a Die Grinder to open the inlet hole's up between 5 and 10 thou each so they would fit right.
I have an 82 750 Maxim that I've spent a few Year's making into a Cafe Racer. A lot of People said I wouldn't get much Power outta it, but I have the 0-60 down to around 3.6 which I feel is pretty Respectable.
those people really dont know much about the xj engines then, they were high performance engines back when they were introduced
@@hamishdow2188 Oh yeah it's way Oversquare. Something like a 65mm Bore with a 56mm Stroke. And You can hear the Overlap at Idle.
Any time under 4 seconds for 0to60 is pretty damn fast
must be nice
mine seems to rev a lot faster.
This is the bike I have, and I love it. She hasn’t run in ages, though, so I miss the engine noises
Nice failure to stop at STOP signs, no engine braking, WTF are you wearing gloves if you're going to wear shorts and a shirt sleeve shirt??? Ride stupid; win stupid prizes like MASSIVE ROADRASH AND 30 SKIN GRAFTS. BE SMART, DRESS SMART FOR MOTORCYCLING CAUSE YOU'RE CLEARLY NOT!!!
Runs like crap at low throttle
Thats just most bikes with carbs that need some tuning
@@jackstandproductions6558 it's amazing how just balancing the carbs improves it
@@goldenboi7685 yup, these bikes are great, i picked mine up in November as my first bike, i do my MSF course this week! Super excited to learn on this sweet model
@@jackstandproductions6558 the only thing I hated about my XJ550J was the DC charging system. It would get hot in the summer and drain the battery. Had to wait until it all cooled down and then service the battery.
@@goldenboi7685 my battery hasn't given me any issues, its definitely not an old battery, hooked up to a tender so its nice and charged before i wrench on it
SIMPLY THE BEST OF THE BEST
Me interesa saber el precio de una moto como esa
15 a 35 mil pesos mexicanos
Y mucha paciencia para dejarla a punto
I have the same bike how do I make it sounds this good?? What did you do with your exhaust?
I've got an 85 xj750 and its sounds similar. I have no mufflers
The Seca had options for a 4 to 2 into 1 exhaust set up. There are still a bunch around.
Torque monster. Great ride if your not 6'6. I helped the new owner set up new handle bars & had the carb rack professionally rejetted, my air box was missing. Great bike over all.
It make’s literally (LITERALLY) 5-7 ft/lbs of torque at like 6k it’s only hp
@@ts-vu3dd I'm not stating that it the best ever, compared to modern motorcycles the 1982 Seca is a wet fart. But 80hp @ 7,000rpm was very impressive 41 years ago.
@@darthlivelyur missing the point. They traded all the torque for hp in development
I'd never ride my bike dressed like this,all that bare skin. Always remember what an old timer bike guy told me years ago, just imagine your skin/flesh is like cheese and the road is one giant cheese grater. One of my buddies got hit off his bike wearing jeans and a sleeveless jacket, he was having skin grafts for 18 months and was having to attend hospital appointments for 3 years.
I had one these too. Fun bike to ride. Needed a 6th gear. You could only get about 120mph, a the rpm's would redline.
I had the 82 XJ750R miss that machine they sound great.
@@darthlively I just bought a 81 xj750r. How was yours?
@@hunainamir1682 Super enjoyable once I replaced the strange factory handle bars, upgraded all the carb socks to K&N & found a qualified shop to synchronize the Muniki carb rack. In January 2021 I passed it down in the family so others could learn to ride.
@@hunainamir1682 I put Avon Cobra chrome tires on mine, those anti-dive forks love to dig in the corners and Avon's have really great traction.
@@darthlively quick question on the bars. How did you replace them and what bars did you end up using? I love the feel of my stock bars but i wish they were the standard round shape for mounting stuff, thank you!
dont upload a video of you pussyfooting around i wanna see that thing move
i need this moto if it for sale.My number phone is 776489183 in Senegal
Se escucha muy bien esa moto .. 😁 Tengo una tambien son fabulosas en verdad . Saludos ✌
Brother una pregunta cual es el precio de esa moto ??
YO TMB TENGO UNA MAXIM 750CC MOD 1983 SON LO MEJOR DE LO MEJOR DIGAN LO QUE DIGAN
brother me venden una maxim 550 motor 81 dice el mecanico que le hizo servicio a todo el motor y se nota en las juntas y prede al botonazo cres que valga la pena por 25 mil ayuda estoy indeciso la verdad es que esteticamente le hace falta amor .
Dónde se consiguen los metales para rectificar el motor? Algún contacto telefónico de casa de repuestos Yamaha? Please
top speed?
Speedometer on mine only goes to 85. After that it is just a guess.
110-120mph. Rode various times with a fellow rider with an R6 and at about that speed is when he started to pull away despite my wrist turning the accelerator all the way. RPMs were maxing out as well.
What kind of exhaust
4 -2-1 factory set up to be "track ready"
Bro I am looking at one of these as my first bike. Are they any good? Can I find spare parts for it?
This is my first road bike and I'd say go with something less heavy, I'm learning but it's a pain learning on something so heavy
you'll be fine, its heavy but no heavier than a HD. Very easy to balance and maintain.. Just check the carbs and make sure the brakes are solid. Otherwise they are bulletproof and fast as hell. Cheap parts and very good for modding and cafe racer builds. I have 2 of them. Ride slow and easy until you get a good feel and youll be fine. I learned on a giant VMAX so anybody with a calm mindset will be fine.
I passed my road test easily with it the other day, took practice, but I got it.
I have one and i cant find brake caliper for it
I totalled mine recently