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uummm, well, hmm. Let's put it this way, Harleys have their own 'genre' of quality. It's almost like apples to oranges. 😆

Right you are. lots of hours. and countless camera battery changes in the middle of shots. then there's the tb of film to get lost in!!! 😵‍💫🐲 The project was a pleasure to complete, including all the time spent crying about it. haha. Your salute brings me great honor 🎖

aaaawwww!!!! thx! 🙂🙃🫠

I'm always to and fro about wind screens, but after hundreds of miles, I prefer them. 👩‍🔧

@@imagehunter1 This is Colorado, I'm afraid I have no references in Florida. Good luck!!

@@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.

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@@crumblymal8479 Nice!! I'd like to see it!! (no pressure) I hope it goes well!!! buildguild@uneducatedengineer.com

@@tomconte1765 Thx!

@@Alexgomez411 Once upon a time, a v65 Magna was ridden and loved and then given away. A heartbreaking mistake. Fast forward many, many years later, and the best condition v65 that could be found was this one. It was pretty rough, and it took all of this plus everything I didn't show in the videos, and some crying and whining to bring it to this level. So. 1) if you already have one, 2) if you don't Need to sell it, 3) and there's no real problem with it, Then, other than all the regular servicing it would probably love to get, I can't fathom a reason to get rid of it.

@@vintagemotorcyclerepair thank you for the advice mine does need the pain in the ass valve adjustment and maybe a few nick nacks but still a good runner I’ll keep it

@@vintagemotorcyclerepair I feel you, mine was a hope and a dream turned nightmare, then dream, the realisation I still need to restore it, but gonna put some miles on it and take it camping first :) All my effort went into getting 1 more V65 alive again in the UK, now time to enjoy and then restore - I think

I would be interested if you decide to sell it.

@@xangoboy1 This is the comment I've been waiting for! Hahaha. Thank you sir. Please let this video pay respect to the great Honda Jim 😉

@@Mannix2023 That's something nice to know! I haven't heard of that one yet. When I adjusted the valves, all the valvetrain looked good.

@@vintagemotorcyclerepair yes but the oem oil lines are to restricted and oil pressure is not enough to get enough oil to the rear cylinders , there is a kit on e bat you can buy and install is a very easy installation but your magna will last longer

@@Mannix2023 That does sound like a good thing to do! I will look into that. Thanks for sharing!!!

Thank you! Yes, Colorful Colorado :)

@@corneliuspeters990 There is a new channel coming soon, it is all about the 2nd half stuff. 🤩🤩🤩

@@JshMusician I did not cut anything out, the toolbox may not have been present on this bike.

Yes!! This is exactly what I'm going for! Thank you so much for letting me know that it helped you!!

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.

@@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.

@@ufoyz250 Honda recommends to change the timing belts every 100,000 miles. Also, slightly less well-known, it is also recommended to replace the timing belts every 6 years to avoid any age-related failure. I have heard a lot of owners will replace them every 60,000 miles... All of that, I say, is suggestion anyway. Your real question is, "What condition are my belts in right now, and how long should they be ok for?" There is no measurement that can answer that better than to remove the covers and visually inspect the belts. So what? It looks like a belt!! Wear on timing belts can be indicated by the condition of the printed information that is on the flat side of the belts. Those printed details are fragile, and it's almost like it's been calibrated to wear off as the belt ages. You should rotate the crankshaft to see the entire belts, looking for cracks, especially in the tooth roots, and make sure tension's are good. No defects, happy letters and stuff on the flat side, tension IN SPEC(not too tight, not too loose), then they should be fine. Also check out the bearings, guides, idlers, and everything else on there that the belt touches. THANK YOU FOR WATCHING! 🥳

Yes! Nice observation. I didn't like that struggle with the belt either. haha

@@vintagemotorcyclerepair my favorite bike

@@billybutcher9912 Ahahaa!! I see you now you rascal! 😉

@@billybutcher9912 That's pretty significant to say... That means a lot to me. ty 🥹