1982 Yamaha xj 650 maxim bobber Tampa

[@jakegarrett8109]

For those saying chopping ruins it: These things are like $1k stock in good condition, they are dinosaurs (and not particularly good or classic). What this guy did is give it a new life, some kid is going to get the bike of their dreams and fall in love first with the styling, then fall in love with the ride. This didn't kill the bike, no it saved it, and it probably brings some new future riders into the sport. That is worth something far greater than an OEM tail, and it will be kept in far better condition because it is loved.

[@TechnMoto]

well said

[@jasonbarrett320]

Great response, that’s exactly why it always bugs me when the old skool bike guys crap on a kid with a permanently altered bike, unless it’s a potential museum piece then wtf? Why not

[@KinoTechUSA69]

Preach!

[@pa.laubel3696]

Very nice cut work. Great shape!🌟

[@1980MEL]

Очень красивый звук выхлопа. 👍💪❤️

[@TechnMoto]

SOUNDS and LOOKS GOOD

[@chenoutdoors5916]

Good looking bike my friend. I’m just starting to build one myself.

[@wobu5361]

i like that u didn’t put pods on it. your bike looks great.

[@davecorrales5379]

Una belleza 😍😎

[@gsalinas400]

It looks nice, great job

[@williampringle914]

I like the sound of this bike compared to mine. What pipes do you have?

[@petegalloway2466]

Hey, nice looking XJ. I’ve just bought one to chop like this and was wondering what the seat make is . Cheers, Pete, Scotland.

[@sandracarter15]

Can you get parts, mainly the carb for that bike? I just bought an 81

[@FTW1268]

Hey! I just bought an 81' too. I'm looking to start working on mine as a project too. Let's connect if you want. We can share information

[@neilyakuza6595]

Nice bike

[@dditch66]

Where did you get that seat?

[@Roter_fuchs_77]

Me encanta la moto .... Cómo la modificastes ? Yo tengo una Yamaha 650cc 1982 y quiero modificarla como tú Moto

[@MisterJoeRockhead]

Where did you get your seat from

[@baileysansone3492]

Where'd you get the seat

[@joelvanhandel1605]

What exhaust pipes do you have?

[@Oatmeal_TVx]

Are theses pipes just stock and cut?

[@zachgregory1289]

What seat is that?

[@antoniogamboa4703]

Hi, I think that your bike, it's perfect! I have an equal. 1982. Please could you share me some pictures of your seat?! I need build one. Thank you in advance Regards

[@cesarvillanueva7666]

Me gusta, cuanto $ ?

[@valentequintero1755]

On sale? I'm interested 🥺 I had an equal

[@MRicoRizaldi8998]

Somebody just told me the world...

[@norwichcomputerrepair939]

Who said the carbs were funny on this bike? I've heard they can eat a bag of dirt and never not run.

[@m3owcaboose529]

The design of the carbs are fine, it's that a few different companies made carburetors for this bike and some we're better than others. My 550 runs a set of mikuni carbs and those are pretty reliable but I think it's nikki that made a set of carbs used by yamaha that weren't as reliable.

[@bigcity2085]

I thought they were simple,reliable and easy to rebuild as well....guess i'll find out.

[@user-KenkenSRVXJ]

今更ダケド　走行動画　1気筒、燃えてないよ

[@JoeRocket-sf6qs]

Another classic bike chopped and ruined,so sad to see.

[@jakegarrett8109]

These things are like $1k, they are dinosaurs (and not particularly good ones). What this guy did is give it a new life, some kid is going to get the bike of their dreams and fall in love first with the styling, then fall in love with the ride. This didn't kill the bike, no it saved it, and it probably brings some new future riders into the sport.