I grew up on dirt bikes, and after being away from riding for a long time, I picked up an old motorbike to fix up. It's a 1982 Yamaha Maxim XS400J. Has 40,800kms on it and runs great. I'm waiting for a new exhaust to arrive and then it'll be good to go. Anyone else ride a bike?

Here's some pics:
Two weeks ago when I picked it up:

About 5 hours later:

A couple of days ago:

 

Sick. Same style as my 1982 Kawasaki GPZ 550. Let me find a pic.

 

 

That's cool as hell. I love the older 80's bikes. I originally picked a 86 Kawasaki 454LTD, but the thing was totally hooped. Do you still have this bike?

 

boost it

 

Ya. $400 bike. Front forks are blown and the rear swing arm is pretty sketchy but I still ride it. Currently it is not running due to an electrical problem, but I'll have it fixed for summer riding. I miss riding alot.

 

That's really weird, I just picked up a XJ750! nice bike.

How you pay? got mine for 200 with 9000 on it.. Been sitting for a while though.

 

Always willing to gloat, here's my $500 80's bike FTMFW. '85 GSX700ES

Also, Suzuki FTW.

 

needs more gt2554

 

Sick bike. But my insurance cost me $315 for the year

Oh yah, I paid $550 for mine.

 

Nice man, old school power..I just got me a bike myself as well, though its not old