My Dilema

Good Morning,

I have two 1983 UJB's.

A Yamaha XJ750 MK Midnight Maxim with 32K miles. I have about $1,050 invested in it. I have put new: front wheel bearings; Front brakes; Fork Seals; Steering Stem bearings; Various seals where it was leaking; and cleaned up the wiring.

This bike is fast, fun to drive, powerful but it lacks a 6th gear into which I am always trying to shift.

It can use a paint job, a new seat and some other cosmetic stuff to really make it shine.

My Honda C650sc on the other hand really is in great cosmetic shape and only needs the tank painted to make it look like it did when it came off the showroom floor.

But, I need: New Tires; Rear Brakes; Tank cleaned; Fork Seals and a few other minor things. It does have 23K miles and a sixth gear. Plus, I only have $600 into it at the moment.

I originally bought it to do a flip on it to make some money and to keep me busy since I have time on my hands. (Damn divorce!! Not to mention being laid off)

So, my dilemna is this:

Which bike do I keep and which do I sell?

Will the 650 Honda handle two-up as easily as the 750 Maxim? After all, being recently divorced, I want a bike to take the ladies on. (grin)

Would I make more of a return with the Honda then the Maxim?

If I keep the Honda, then I will spend a bit more and get better tires, do a proper tank seal and not just a quickie fix. And I would look for a nicer seat for two-up riding.

If I keep the Yamaha, I would try my hand at painting and get a seat replacement.

Thanks everyone.

Dan

 

I'm impressed that the honda is shaft drive, but would you rather have 63 Horsepower, or 82 HP ???
I always liked the look of the Midnight series, with the blacked-out chrome, and gold plating, raised white letter tires, a blonde on the back. . .

 

Heck, as long as she isn't bald on purpose, I don't care what hair color. <GRIN>

 

Is it just me or does the Nighthawk look a LOT like a Seca?

It's a tough choice, because both are very good looking and reliable bikes. Both will handle two-up just fine, but I bet the Maxim will have a bit more HP left over. I also think that the Maxim back seat is a bit more comfortable.

Hondas have a tendency to hold value better than the Yamaha's... So if you're after the extra $$$$, sell the Honda. Then again, I'm just partial to Yamahas, so take this with a grain of salt :mrgreen:

 

Bet you wish you didn't sell that CB750 nighthawk.
Nice bikes they are.

 

I'd say keep the Yama.
My middle brother had the same Nighthawk & over 75-80 it would act like it was riding waves on the highway. Wasn't a very secure feeling for him.

 

I'd keep both of them. I understand the money thing but I feel that having 2 bike my double your chances with the ladies. If she doesn't like the one your on tell her there's another one at home that my turn her crank.

I'm sure some of the brains around here could even come up with a scientific formula to prove the theory.

 

Dan,
My CB650 never handled as well as my XJ Max. Sell the Honda.

 

True the XJ handles great.
I was hugely impressed by the handling when I bought this bike.
I had a V65 sabre that was a bit better.
I also had a GS1100 that wanted to lay over into the pavement at every turn.
Sold that puppy quick, the next owner bit it hard.

 

My 650 Maxim spanked a 650 Nighthawk. The Honda had a single rider, at most he weighed about 175lbs.

I had a passenger on my bike at the time this happened. I weighed about 245 and my passenger was a larger girl, prolly at least 220.

We met up with him at the coffee shop afterwards, and he was amazed we pulled away from him like we did.

I also remember my neighbour always had running issues with his 650 Nighthawk.

It's up to you, but if it was me, I'd flip the Honda and put the money into the Yammie.