well, thats been an interesting read.

I feel pretty damn lucky now that I've been reading so many stories of things breaking on their mighty max... knock on wood, got mine for 800, running and passed smog first try.. haven't done much to it besides tires, oil, air cleaner, and putting 10k miles on in 6 months.


mine has some issues like yours. It burns oil, about a quart every 1500-2k miles. my california smog test readings showed the motor running perfect and emissions in the optimal range, cat working fine and everything. so I guess its not a huge deal, just refill. I got a small weep from a seal in the front but I've been keeping an eye on it and theres no way thats causing the amount im losing.

I specialize in vintage japanese motorcycles and I've found a lot of similarities in electrical design between my 86 first gen MM and the bikes I work on. I went through my dash electrical and fixed some worn out switches and connectors before they became a fire hazard, I saw them on an underdash inspection and knew right away they needed attention based on what I saw on my bikes.

really sucks to hear about that fire.. Thats some scary shit right there.

I live in a little mountain town and take my 2wd offroading a few times a week, mountain trails, service trails, sometimes not even a trail... its stock ride height, if anything its a little lower due to sagging springs, it handles just fine but I nearly got stuck a few times due to no locker or 4wd. lots of fun to be had doing burn outs and circles in a dirt field though!!!

I just saw your profile and it says so cal as well! thats good to see.