Honda Magna Owners?

[a62rambler]

'86 V45 I just got. I wanted one of these back in '82 and it has taken me until now to get one. I'm afraid they might be like potato chips.

[Motorcycle Forum]

[madboutled]

I just got my first bike a few weeks ago 84 Magna 700c. It's great except one thing...a small divot in the female end of the clutch slave (where the gasket rests). Is this normal? It was bleeding fluid when I bought it, but the clutch worked fine and changed gears like normal so it seemed to hold pressure.

I would really appreciate some help. We might try JB weld to cover it up but would some extra rubber work....or do I have to get a whole new part, for that part of the engine?

[sa5149]

I just bought an 84 V65 Magna with 20,495 miles on it. It's my first bike and I will admit it's got me a bit intimadated. And pointers on what I should and should not do on this beast as a first time rider?? Thanks.

[Drifter]

I just bought an 84 V65 Magna with 20,495 miles on it. It's my first bike and I will admit it's got me a bit intimadated. And pointers on what I should and should not do on this beast as a first time rider?? Thanks.

Welcome. You should open an introduction thread and introduce yourself, you will probably get a lot more responses.

[sa5149]

Sorry about that. I don't normally join clubs or do posts, bit I'm trying to get a handle on this sort of thing. Anyway, I live in the Northern Virginia area off of I-95 about 20 miles south of D.C. I have been a avid fan of the V65 since the early 80's. Its the only bike I have ever wanted to ride or own. After 20 plus years of searching I found this monster in the Shenandoha mountains and I knew I had to have it. I will probally be a weekend/summer rider going no further north/northwest than the skyline parkway in Virginia and south to Richmond, VA or east to VA beach. I hope to pick up some good riding and safety points about the V65 in this group. Thanks....

[sallydog]

i have an 86 magna 700 red i am parting out and a 84 maroon i am looking for a front seat. i have a sliding front backrest i am not using

[V65GW]

i have an 86 magna 700 red i am parting out and a 84 maroon i am looking for a front seat. i have a sliding front backrest i am not using

Is that backrest a K&G slider ??
If so will it also fit my V65 Magna ??

[sallydog]

here are some pictures of my backrest. loved it when it was on my bike. i know it is rusty but i know it can be cleaned up. it is 30 yrs old. i am looking to trade it for a front seat for an 84. this came off an 86











yes it should fit your bike

[V4Bobert]

To Nebular: Ever consider making a cafe racer out of one of your Magnas?

[sallydog]

To Nebular: Ever consider making a cafe racer out of one of your Magnas?

are cafe racer arts available for magnas?

[osidemagna]

Hey guys, just picked up a 1998 Magna yesterday. Got a great deal on it with low miles (just over 3K) and everything looks good except for some surface rust spots which look like they will come out pretty easily. When I took it out this morning (it was a cold day in Southern California, maybe 40 degrees in the morning?) I started it with half choke, got it going in neutral, and with the choke off and bike in neutral I revved it and it stalled out. Got it rolling, it hesitated in first and second gear but once it got warmed up it ran like a champ. I'm getting an intermittent light popping sound from the pipes, like a car door closing, mostly when decelerating. The previous owner had the carbs cleaned out about a year and a half ago, then it was sitting with sta-bil in the tank since then, getting started up about once a week, so he says, for ten-fifteen minutes. Does anyone know if this is normal for this bike? Thanks guys.

[osidemagna]

Annnnd does anyone know what the ideal idle speed is for this bike? It's all stock, far as I know. Thanks!

[omegajim]

usually (and this isn't specific) about 600-700 rpm.

Sometimes mechs turn up the idle so that it "hides" other problems.

Because, when you think about it, any problems with your bike are most likely to raise their ugly head at idle, because it is on the fine edge when the engine is getting just enough fuel to run. If any of the 4 carbs are (is?) too far out of whack, it will idle funny.

From the little I have read about these machines, they basically have a detuned crotch rocket engine and didn't succeed because it was introduced into a very crowded midsize market.

Came close enough to buying one myself, except I demanded luggage and ended up sliding over to looking at and buying a Concours.

Good bikes from what I have read.

[Bart_1986MagnaVF700C]

Own a 1986 Honda Magna VF700c V42. and I'd like to accessorize this bike.
In the past I have had larger dressed bikes, and this one doesn't have a windshield.
I have looked at some of the windshields offered, and I see that there is a universal Batwing fairing, but was there ever a fuller fairing offered for these?
maybe Windjamers or ?.....

I'd just feel more comfortable with a larger fairing if it is available.
If you have one on yours, type, manufacturer, and even a photo of your set-up would be most appreciated.
Many Thanks in advance,

[omegajim]

Bart, you are going to find out a couple of things with this vintage bike - great bike that it is and all.

a) fairings, while available, can be pricey, and there are not a lot of choices since the bike is 25 years old
b) dig around on the craigslist, it is about all I can tell you.

When I was looking around for a bike a couple of years ago, I was looking for a bike with a fairing and luggage.

Ideally, a later model magna (the 90s models) with luggage.

Eventually, I stumbled into the Kawasaki concours arena as they all have full fairings - all the way down to the footpeg.

Additionally, concours prices weren't greatly affected by whether or not they had the trunk and/or side lockable hard luggage.

What I am getting to is, you might almost be better off looking for a bike set up the way you want it than trying to find the fairing and mounting hardware necessary for your particular model.

or there may be a magna out there on the craigslist (cycletrader too) equipped the way you want it, some people love to have fairings on their bikes, other people can't stand them.

good luck