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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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I've been looking for an older bike to learn to ride on and get my license. Thursday night I found this 81 Yamaha 650 Maxim in Rindge, NH. The bike is in nice shape for a 25 year old.... It'* got 19k on the clock... These pics are from this morning. I haven't washed it yet. This afternoon I ditched the cowl and added a padded sissybar. I'll post a couple of pics tomorrow after I give her a bath.





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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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It has gotta look better without that windsheild.

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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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I might LOOK better..

But look at the windshield.. it'* there because he lives in the land of a billion bugs.

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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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Hmmm, so I should get a full face helmet then?
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Looks good. Can I ask what you paid?
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 06:09 AM
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$600
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 95seand78z28
$600
Looks like a good deal to me, though I have very little knowledge of bikes. I've always wanted to learn to ride. Congrats on the purchase and good luck riding.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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I would like to learn to ride someday. It looks like fun!! The bike looks good. Good luck with it!!
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 06:43 AM
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****Updated Pics****

I ditched the cowl and added the sissybar. I think it looks a lot better...






What'* the deal with Photobucket sizing my pics?
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 07:38 AM
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looks nice, exactly what i want to pick up, ill be taking the training course and getting my license in either august or september.
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