In 1987 I purchased an '83 V45 Magna with less than 2,000 for $1,700 . It was Mint. Stored in a heated basement in the winters. I loved that bike then and still think about it even though I'm riding a '17 Breakout. Two completely different bikes.
@@REDonVFR It was perfect for me. My first bike. I'm only 5'6"and seat height was low. Smooth ride and always thought the king/queen seats were cool. Little sissy bar and a small rack for my weekends down the Jersey shore.
I am raiding the same Magna and I am happy 5 years. My magna is from 1986 and after one season of repairing is in very good condition . I has a two weeks trip to Croatia and return to my country 5000 km over the mountains, any problems, other bike has only the stop bulb’s changing
I’m looking at getting one as my second bike for 1100$, and I can’t be more pleased with videos like this giving me confidence that I can maintain it for years to come. Thank you soo much
@@REDonVFR Absolutely ! $20 some thousand dollar bike in garage and still. miss that '83 V45 I paid $1,700. Enough said about those bikes right there !!
ive been trying to find this backrest for my 86 Magna for the last six months ever since ive seen this video, just fell in love with the look and functionality! I just cant find the dang thing! Love the videos!
Thanks for very educational maintenance Video! Gil 73yrs Pico Rivera,Ca.90660 Proud owner of a pristine 1982 750c. Magna and 1984 VF700S Sabre (Barn Find) with only 20K I the Clock
@@REDonVFR At our shop us mechanics tried to hide when these Honda Magna's came in for work! LOL The carbs in the valley between the "V" are an absolute bitch to work on. A Nightmare. A common job was the bike had been left sitting - and the carbs all clogged up with rotting gas. I swear there are a million jets in these carbs - all to be painstakingly cleaned out. Cleaning them out was a $1,000 job.
a rockettt..with 4 carbs....to..kiiilllll..yoursellffff..real quick...mann..i couldnt keeps back tires on mine...chain drive just always hadd tooo much take offffff...it wazzzz..greatt
Author, didn't you see the DRAIN PLUG, in the form of a bolt, at the very bottom of the frame, on the left side, where the driver's left footrest is? In this model, the coolant flows inside the tubular frame!!!!
@@allanmcelroy9840I question it too. I suppose it’s a tube anyway so why not save some space and pipes and just use the frame… must make sure it’s never just water in the coolant system though and have anti freeze with some rust inhibitors..
@@Addison0526 the coolant only flows into the frame when you drain the radiator. there is not coolant in the frame at all times, so you don't need to worry about anything rusting in your frame. the engineers did this to make draining your coolant mess free! remove the beauty shrouds from the radiator and you gain access to the drain valve at the bottom. with the drain plug in the frame out, the rad cap removed, and a pan under the bike, turn the valve and the coolant will flow out through the frame into your drian pan. super ingenious way to service the radiator without leaving any mess
got magna today but i cant do anything for now..its winter the guy i bought from he said he didnt use the motor for 10 years...and it runs before...what do i need to check before start ..do i need to put lubrication in the piston?
Fogging oil in the cylinders for sure. Then take one of the covers off, to get to the nut to spin it by hand (left side I believe). If the engine spins then you're good to give it an oil change also. You may hear sucking noises due to compression buildup and release. That's a good sign.
@@calibflory7657 could be a weak spark. Maybe the pilot passages are clogged. See if the bowls have gas in them by loosening the overflow screw on all 4.
They were de-stroked after 1983 because the United States put a tax (pressured by Harley) on bikes 700cc and above because the import competition was smoking the domestic bikes. So they went from 45ci to 42ci or ~750cc to ~700c while keeping the same peak power and torque.
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In 1987 I purchased an '83 V45 Magna with less than 2,000 for $1,700 . It was Mint. Stored in a heated basement in the winters. I loved that bike then and still think about it even though I'm riding a '17 Breakout. Two completely different bikes.
Magnas are definitely special beasts that sadly aren't made anymore.
@@REDonVFR It was perfect for me. My first bike. I'm only 5'6"and seat height was low. Smooth ride and always thought the king/queen seats were cool. Little sissy bar and a small rack for my weekends down the Jersey shore.
I am raiding the same Magna and I am happy 5 years. My magna is from 1986 and after one season of repairing is in very good condition . I has a two weeks trip to Croatia and return to my country 5000 km over the mountains, any problems, other bike has only the stop bulb’s changing
@@justinascesna3649Great motorcycle ! Have a great ride. I wish I was riding with you ! Be safe and enjoy !!
Why did you have to saw the new handle bar a bit before putting the throttle side grip on?
I’m looking at getting one as my second bike for 1100$, and I can’t be more pleased with videos like this giving me confidence that I can maintain it for years to come. Thank you soo much
Sure thing!
I had an 84 just like this one. It was totaled when an old man broadsided me. I still have a couple parts left over from it.
That sucks. Hopefully you came out unhurt.
What parts you have left
@@marshallharvie2341 I have the cooling fan with shroud, and an extended sissy bar with cushioned seat back.
Excelente moto,es un clásico una belleza
I had to subscribe just bought my 86 magna vf700 for $400 and your videos are very informative keep uploading brother. MAGNA V45 FOR LIFE 🏁
If it is in good shape keep it. They are so fun to ride!!!
@@REDonVFR Absolutely ! $20 some thousand dollar bike in garage and still. miss that '83 V45 I paid $1,700. Enough said about those bikes right there !!
Cool Honda and cool work done with cool club music !
I just got an 86 v65 1100. Great bike!
It's still on my list to ride. Enjoy! 😁
ive been trying to find this backrest for my 86 Magna for the last six months ever since ive seen this video, just fell in love with the look and functionality! I just cant find the dang thing! Love the videos!
I can sell you a backrest.
Thanks for very educational maintenance Video! Gil 73yrs Pico Rivera,Ca.90660 Proud owner of a pristine 1982 750c. Magna and 1984 VF700S Sabre (Barn Find) with only 20K I the Clock
V4s are wonderful engines. And you have two of them :)
@@REDonVFR At our shop us mechanics tried to hide when these Honda Magna's came in for work! LOL
The carbs in the valley between the "V" are an absolute bitch to work on. A Nightmare.
A common job was the bike had been left sitting - and the carbs all clogged up with rotting gas.
I swear there are a million jets in these carbs - all to be painstakingly cleaned out.
Cleaning them out was a $1,000 job.
@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp I absolutely agree about the carbs on that V4.
a rockettt..with 4 carbs....to..kiiilllll..yoursellffff..real quick...mann..i couldnt keeps back tires on mine...chain drive just always hadd tooo much take offffff...it wazzzz..greatt
Will be working on 84 magna V65 myself
Have fun ☺️
L'année où cette moto est sortie j'en suis tombé amoureux ❤❤
How you doing, looks great,I have one just like yours, I've had it for 5years got it with only 16000,
Author, didn't you see the DRAIN PLUG, in the form of a bolt, at the very bottom of the frame, on the left side, where the driver's left footrest is? In this model, the coolant flows inside the tubular frame!!!!
I saw that on my 84 magna V65.....WHY did the engineers do that???
@@allanmcelroy9840I question it too. I suppose it’s a tube anyway so why not save some space and pipes and just use the frame… must make sure it’s never just water in the coolant system though and have anti freeze with some rust inhibitors..
@@Addison0526 the coolant only flows into the frame when you drain the radiator. there is not coolant in the frame at all times, so you don't need to worry about anything rusting in your frame.
the engineers did this to make draining your coolant mess free! remove the beauty shrouds from the radiator and you gain access to the drain valve at the bottom. with the drain plug in the frame out, the rad cap removed, and a pan under the bike, turn the valve and the coolant will flow out through the frame into your drian pan. super ingenious way to service the radiator without leaving any mess
Great Video. Cheers.
Thank you!
look good
where can you get that backrest? i cant find anything.
😍 Казват че много бързо пили цилиндрите но пък е много красив чопър
Нехуя не понятно, нг ооочень интересно.
My top Shelve black 1986 V65 MAGNA, just under 22K miles is for sale at $6,500.
got magna today but i cant do anything for now..its winter the guy i bought from he said he didnt use the motor for 10 years...and it runs before...what do i need to check before start ..do i need to put lubrication in the piston?
Fogging oil in the cylinders for sure. Then take one of the covers off, to get to the nut to spin it by hand (left side I believe). If the engine spins then you're good to give it an oil change also. You may hear sucking noises due to compression buildup and release. That's a good sign.
I own a 1982 vf750c magna got carbs pulled cleaned back in good spark and compression fuel air spark but it wont spark at all did i miss something
Battery? Bad coils? Try new spark plugs.
@@REDonVFR my apologies i said spark and not start
@@calibflory7657 could be a weak spark. Maybe the pilot passages are clogged. See if the bowls have gas in them by loosening the overflow screw on all 4.
@@REDonVFR ill look into the bowls and go from there
Damn what seat is that
Stock
How hard would you say it is to source parts? Like gaskets, filters, and even some bigger bits like the starter and whatnot?
Those bikes are still plentiful! I'd say we are well covered for another 5-10 years.
@@REDonVFR glad to hear. I have the opportunity to nab one in supposedly good shape for 1200 here in Cali.
@@fairplayer916 if it is, go for it. This bike is a lot of fun and it draws people's attention.
@@REDonVFR I'm going to go see it Sunday.
@@fairplayer916 If you do, keep me posted!
where did you get bars?
Amazon.
it takes me 15 minutes
What's a v42?? These were 45 ci not42 ci.
These are 698cc or 42.6ci cruiser motorcycles, unofficially called v42 and made between 1984 and 1986.
They were de-stroked after 1983 because the United States put a tax (pressured by Harley) on bikes 700cc and above because the import competition was smoking the domestic bikes. So they went from 45ci to 42ci or ~750cc to ~700c while keeping the same peak power and torque.
Awful music.