yamaha TX 750

Don · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:05 pm Post subject: yamaha TX 750

Anyone got one of these. would you buy another one?

Steve Searles · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:22 am Post subject:

I have not heard any "good" things about this model Yamaha. It had some problems. That is why they only made it a couple years. I forget what the issues were. Top end lack of oil, soft cams, burning oil, I forget but it was fairly major. If I had one in front of me for $300 I would probably pass. IMHO

jayel · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:36 am Post subject:

I think the early ones had problems with insufficient oil capacity and then trouble with the harmonic balancer

Steve Searles · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:40 am Post subject:

There you go. I knew someone would know the issues on the TX 750 and TX 500 machines.

jayel · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 2:42 pm Post subject:

the 500 had insuffienct material in the head between the valves they were prone to cracking between the valve seats

Steve Searles · Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:23 am Post subject:

Don, I knew it was major engine problems. DO NOT buy a Yamaha TX unless you are suicidal. IMHO Good info guys! Thanks.