@@SteveHuebner-o6z That's awesome! You knew this bike was cool before it was cool. I can't get over how smooth it feels, power delivery, cornering, it's pretty magical.
I've got one of these which has been in bits over 4 years and now I am trying to put her back together so this is very useful to me to see how things go back together early days but these visuals are a great help cheers gonna save this one 👌👍
@@jonunya3128 That's the same story here, "...had it once, got rid of it, couldn't stop kicking myself until I got it back. Found this one, it's in rough shape but f.it. Let's go all the way." This is the most smooth, tight and responsive motorcycle I have Ever had the pleasure of riding.
Great work! I’ve got my V65 running and riding great, now I just need to start cleaning and polishing things up to make it look nice. I hope I can someday make it look as good as yours does! You really did a great job.
Tips for ALL aluminum parts (Air cleaner side covers, radiator side covers, clutch cover, alternator cover, seat grab rail, rear rack, forks, seat peg brackets): -320 & 400 grit sandpaper -#2 & #0000 steel wool -Dawn Dishwashing liquid -3-in-1 oil -Brillo pads (or SOS) -Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish -Elbow grease. I only have my alternator (stator) cover & left fork to still do, but most of it comes out looking like chrome after a few hours, and being aluminum the finish keeps up nicely with Mother's Polish. Start with the sandpaper to get rid of corrosion and/or pitting. Follow with steel wool & 3-in-1, then Dawn. Then hit it with Brillo pads until it shines. Lastly, a couple rounds of Mother's will make it look like you sent it out to get plated. My '85 now looks like it spent six years in a garage instead of someone's back yard in Stanford, IL.
I don’t even want to know what was going thru your head, when you decided to restore one of the worlds ugliest motorcycles.. lol Back in the day I just thought they were weak looking. But now it’s almost 2025 and this thing looks like a beast.!! Well done, sir… well done.
I just got mine running :) now I have to restore it too :) This is Awesome, nice job
Have you seen the 1983 commercial for this bike,coolest motorcycle commercial ever
There’s a sight for sore eyes. Good job man. What a beauty!
I bought my 85 V65 new in 86 have 72.000 miles on it still ride it all the time,still almost show room condition,awesome job, love it.
@@SteveHuebner-o6z That's awesome! You knew this bike was cool before it was cool. I can't get over how smooth it feels, power delivery, cornering, it's pretty magical.
Have you seen the 1983 tv commercial for this bike now that is cool.
I've got one of these which has been in bits over 4 years and now I am trying to put her back together so this is very useful to me to see how things go back together early days but these visuals are a great help cheers gonna save this one 👌👍
@@crumblymal8479 Nice!! I'd like to see it!! (no pressure) I hope it goes well!!! buildguild@uneducatedengineer.com
i had a black 85 v65 magna.. it was a great bike, wish I'd kept it.
@@jonunya3128 That's the same story here, "...had it once, got rid of it, couldn't stop kicking myself until I got it back. Found this one, it's in rough shape but f.it. Let's go all the way."
This is the most smooth, tight and responsive motorcycle I have Ever had the pleasure of riding.
Great work! I’ve got my V65 running and riding great, now I just need to start cleaning and polishing things up to make it look nice. I hope I can someday make it look as good as yours does! You really did a great job.
Tips for ALL aluminum parts (Air cleaner side covers, radiator side covers, clutch cover, alternator cover, seat grab rail, rear rack, forks, seat peg brackets):
-320 & 400 grit sandpaper
-#2 & #0000 steel wool
-Dawn Dishwashing liquid
-3-in-1 oil
-Brillo pads (or SOS)
-Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish
-Elbow grease.
I only have my alternator (stator) cover & left fork to still do, but most of it comes out looking like chrome after a few hours, and being aluminum the finish keeps up nicely with Mother's Polish. Start with the sandpaper to get rid of corrosion and/or pitting. Follow with steel wool & 3-in-1, then Dawn. Then hit it with Brillo pads until it shines. Lastly, a couple rounds of Mother's will make it look like you sent it out to get plated.
My '85 now looks like it spent six years in a garage instead of someone's back yard in Stanford, IL.
@@covidmisinformation7481 Awesome info! Thank you! I'll get to work on it.
Oh.. and thanks again for the dozer keychains.!! Wink
@@billybutcher9912 Ahahaa!! I see you now you rascal! 😉
Great job! It is great to see the starting stage and the progress from there!
Beautiful job!!! great video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love how you take extra care in lots of the little details.
I loved it! Do my '14 next!
I don’t even want to know what was going thru your head, when you decided to restore one of the worlds ugliest motorcycles.. lol Back in the day I just thought they were weak looking. But now it’s almost 2025 and this thing looks like a beast.!! Well done, sir… well done.
@@billybutcher9912 That's pretty significant to say... That means a lot to me. ty 🥹
When someone asks me what a V65 Magna is,I show them the commercial nothing else needs to be said. L.o.L.
How in the world did you get my phone number?!
@@cjflowers968 If you don't recognize me, I may have someone else's old number...