Why this is better than the Shadow 750 (Honda Magna Legend)

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  • @harrymadison8416
    @harrymadison8416 4 года назад +45

    I'm 70 years old and I have been riding since I was a child.
    Have had many bikes...
    But the 750 magna is by far the easiest bike to ride I have ever been on.
    Effortless and fast.
    Just loved it!!!!!!!

  • @charger19691
    @charger19691 7 лет назад +290

    This bike was built at the height of Japanese over engineering. They made them to last indefinitely. $1900.00 for this bike is a incredible bargain!

    • @Srkcycles
      @Srkcycles  7 лет назад +12

      +D J Tanner I thought so. Great bike

    • @Muffmiester79
      @Muffmiester79 7 лет назад +16

      D J Tanner, the earlier models were notorious for cam oiling issues & second gear failure,.... Not quite Over engineered or lasting indefinitely. ....

    • @johnengland8619
      @johnengland8619 6 лет назад +3

      I think MSRP in 1985 was around $3400

    • @charliebrooks8748
      @charliebrooks8748 6 лет назад +1

      Danny Rumbles I’m buying one for 1200 in 8 days but it’s black I have been iffy cause the age but I’m not a beginner rider been on bikes for 20 years

    • @georgecalderon6024
      @georgecalderon6024 6 лет назад +2

      Srkcycles I'm looking at one for $995 in IL

  • @jimmansi1187
    @jimmansi1187 7 лет назад +50

    My brother has a 1983 model. These bikes were way ahead of their time. Very comfortable, smooth and fast.

  • @thechillhacker
    @thechillhacker 5 лет назад +33

    Dude, as someone who owns a gen 1 V45c (1982) I can hear the same love in your voice that all of us who own them have. I hope you kept it. These bikes need to be cherished like the fantastic machines they are, not ruined on someone who will trash it because it is so "retro".

    • @mikeburdette2055
      @mikeburdette2055 Год назад

      30223

    • @simonmilner
      @simonmilner Год назад

      Hey good evening, how many miles would you get from a full tank?
      Cheers

    • @thechillhacker
      @thechillhacker Год назад +2

      @@simonmilner I tend to fill up every 100 miles or so, but she'll go a bit further than that. I don't think I've ever let her run dry, except to store, and then I drain. Also I only use non-ethynol in carbs so it's largely a moot point. But yeah, with no gas gauge just reset your trip every time you top off and fill up at the 90 or 100 mark, depending on your exact bike of course. She does have an idiot light though, which means you are running off the secondary tank in an 82 or 83 - a subdivision of the single tank on later models iirc. Every carb/intake/exhaust setup, and your local air density and temp will effect this mileage, but it's been a pretty good rule of thumb for me.

    • @simonmilner
      @simonmilner Год назад +1

      @@thechillhacker thanks so much pal, much appreciated.
      Thats great I'm looking at a 1984 magna 700cc imported from the USA to England.
      You have been a great help.

  • @dilldowschwagginz2674
    @dilldowschwagginz2674 2 года назад +9

    My first street bike was a 1986 V65 1100cc. My dad bought it new when I was a kid and he gave it to me when I was 18. Awesome bike. I still have it

    • @ViewlessSquid
      @ViewlessSquid 4 месяца назад +1

      Just bought a v65 from my uncle. Had to do a little bit to get it back running, but damn is it a beast.

  • @rolandharrison5651
    @rolandharrison5651 3 года назад +5

    In ‘84 I bought an 84 700 Magna (VF 700c) brand new for $1975. She was sweet. In ‘85 I rode it from Oceanside, Ca. to Bethany Beach, Delaware and back on 30 days leave. Only problem was 1 turn signal bulb. 1 week out, 1 week back and 2 weeks messing around. God knows, I loved that bike. Those memories - priceless !!!

  • @DogeCharger
    @DogeCharger 6 лет назад +30

    Your mellow attitude makes these videos a real blast to watch, very enjoyable

  • @cin4195
    @cin4195 5 лет назад +9

    A 1985 V45 Magna is the bike I have now. It's my first bike. Mine wasn't quite in as good shape as this, but I was lucky enough to find one with the original windshield. As a rookie, I find it a bit top-heavy because I'm 5-4 and weigh a hundred twenty . Took the course and this is going to be my third season. Ride safe everyone

  • @howardcrosby4174
    @howardcrosby4174 4 года назад +5

    I had a black 1983 Honda Nighthawk 550 S back in high school. Your video brought back so many memories! That inline-4 engine screamed like a sport bike under hard acceleration and glided like it was on a cloud in 6th gear (overdrive). I can hear that exhaust note even to this day in 2020.

  • @bubbercakes528
    @bubbercakes528 4 года назад +6

    I owned an 84 Magna and loved it. Fast, low end torque, nice looking cruiser. Never had any problems. I miss it!

  • @nathanieloffenheiser729
    @nathanieloffenheiser729 7 лет назад +11

    My dad is letting me fix up his '82 Magna, seeing this makes me super excited. I can't wait to start riding it

    • @Muffmiester79
      @Muffmiester79 6 лет назад

      Nathaniel Offenheiser Make sure second gear still works, it's only a matter of time before it goes out on the 82 Magna .

  • @equipman811
    @equipman811 5 лет назад +12

    Bought my Magna 750 V-45 brand new in 1983. Still have it and ride it most weekends with the wife here in Colorado. It's all original except for the oil mod. Kind of hard on the butt for 2, but I wouldn't dream of getting rid of it after all these years. Runs like a top and pretty darned fast.

    • @TDH8988
      @TDH8988 3 года назад +1

      how many miles right now? After all those years? Greets from holland!

  • @ethanh3421
    @ethanh3421 3 года назад +4

    I absolutely love my ‘97 magna 750! It’s my very first motorcycle I bought it yesterday for 2,000 she’s got just below 10k miles and everything works as it should!

    • @ethanh3421
      @ethanh3421 4 месяца назад

      Sold it and missed it so much, just got an 82 today!!!

  • @joshnabours9102
    @joshnabours9102 4 года назад +2

    I have a 1986 700 magna as my second ever motorcycle and it is amazing! It feels like you are riding atop a mini Corvette engine! You sit upright and it is so comfy!

  • @caincolesr
    @caincolesr 5 лет назад +10

    This was also my first bike. After many others. Never have had one I loved as much. So far ahead of time.

    • @scottgeorge4760
      @scottgeorge4760 5 лет назад

      It was my 1st street bike and fun 😀

    • @dennisschell5543
      @dennisschell5543 5 лет назад +3

      Scott...me too! 1982 V-45 😎

    • @jimmyellison2766
      @jimmyellison2766 3 года назад

      @@dennisschell5543 wasn't my 1st bike but it was my 1st street bike was a 82 v45

  • @TheIndianKid2
    @TheIndianKid2 5 лет назад +4

    Just bought a 1986 VF700C Magna this morning for $900! Runs perfect and it’s the same color as the one in the video. Keep it up!

    • @ChiefMoonChunks
      @ChiefMoonChunks 3 года назад

      I'm jealous, i just bought an '86 VT700C Shadow for $2,000. It runs like a dream though, those '80s Honda engines go forever

  • @cutabove9046
    @cutabove9046 6 лет назад +3

    I've got a 1983 Honda Manga that I bought new in 1983. It was the last 750 made by Honda. The following year as a result of Import duties that resulted when Harley cried to Reagan about needing a break from the Japanese, Honda dropped the engine size to 700 cc. I now own four motorcycles. I just couldn't part with them for the pennies you get when you want to sell a bike used. I still ride it from time to time. After it was broken in I put Mobile one in the bike and never had a rear cylinder problem and it also solved the stiff shifting probelm. Of course the bike only has 16,326 miles on it.

  • @jessaphillips2846
    @jessaphillips2846 7 лет назад +17

    I love the magnas both V30 and V45... the v4 engine is amazing its literally a cruiser with a sports bike engine (VFR Interceptor) and i wish they had continued with the v4 when the shadow came out and went with the 800 engine... the look and the sound just don't mesh in your head and its an awesome thing. if i can find a V30 Magna in running condition thats what i would want for my first bike

    • @mikeeaston4431
      @mikeeaston4431 7 лет назад +2

      Jessa Phillips Also V65 1100cc

    • @CottonBoxer
      @CottonBoxer 6 лет назад

      i got a V30 as my first and only bike. miss it madly it was perfect. now looking at v45/65 maybe to do a custom build or trike type build so i don't have to worry about throwing my bad leg over a bike like normal which i can't do no
      w.

  • @timhill2839
    @timhill2839 6 лет назад +7

    I'VE Had my 1986 v-65 Magna SINCE 1993 I'VE PUT 61,000 MILES ON IT INCLUDING A NEW YORK TO L.A. TRIP, WONDERFUL BIKE

    • @DanielBarberMusic
      @DanielBarberMusic 5 лет назад +1

      I took my '85 V45 across country. I'm sure your V65 was amazing for that...

  • @willstorm8331
    @willstorm8331 4 года назад +7

    Love the reviews. Owned lots of Hondas but never a cruiser but seeing your vids makes me think a Shadow could be the right amount of comfy and legs for my life about now. Thanks.

  • @heyitssummer156
    @heyitssummer156 2 года назад +5

    This was my second bike I owned. I had the dent in the same spot on the tank. It's a 700cc Magna, not quite as quick as the V65 was.

  • @bonnivilleblackcherry9745
    @bonnivilleblackcherry9745 6 лет назад +2

    Rode dirt bikes back in the day. My first street bike I am picking up tomorrow. Kid in a candy store feeling is an understatement lol. Its 4:30 am and can't sleep im so excited lol.
    Its the magna VVVVVV45. Appears it needs a head light. The tank is custom painted already (bonus). It needs about a days worth of clean up work on the chrome but no pitting or rust stains. Started up right away and I popped in to see it unexpected so they didn't go fire it up 10 mins before I got there. Was asking $1500 Cdn. Im getting it for $600. Think the guy is hard up for coin.

  • @biffsmith3927
    @biffsmith3927 4 года назад +2

    Loved mine,drove her in rain, snow and sun for a couple of
    years lived in the oregon coast range. Did just as good in snow as in sunshine 50 mpg & smooth

  • @daveross5314
    @daveross5314 7 лет назад +3

    Your exactly right about the handle bars !!!! No cramps or numbness

    • @theobrown1309
      @theobrown1309 5 лет назад

      On my 86 Kawhi my butt is always numb first

  • @leviathan0232
    @leviathan0232 3 года назад +1

    I just got an 82 Magna with 12k on the clock for $800 🔥 my first bike was a 2011 Sportster (brand new at the time) and since then I’ve went toward sport bikes and sport touring bikes. I gotta say getting on the Magna reminded why I love riding, it’s super comfy but also has plenty of power. The power and the handling seriously blew me away, I didn’t think an old Honda cruiser from 1982 would be so amazing. Everyone needs to ride one of these at least once.

  • @kato64
    @kato64 4 года назад

    Geez, I wish mine still looked that nice. 2nd bike I ever owned. Bought it brand new in the spring of '86 (previous year model). My wife and I did our honeymoon on it, back in the summer of '87. Rode from Calgary, AB, Canada, down through to Utah, across Nevada, over to the California coast, then up the coastline, back into British Columbia, and back across the Rockies, home to Calgary. Three weeks on the road. She was my primary ride for 15 years. These days she's been reduced to my work commuter, but she's got about 151,000 kms on it (around 94,000 miles), and looks like she's been rode hard & put up wet way too often, but still starts up every spring, after just a couple of cranks. I realize your video is about 3 years old now, but at $1900, you stole that!! I hope you decided to keep it.

  • @darrylchase3688
    @darrylchase3688 2 года назад +1

    Whar carbs? EFI!
    Brings back memories. I had the red 1986 Magna VF700. Massive acceleration. EFI, water cooled, shaft drive, anti-dive forks. Super comfortable to sit on--seat, pull back bars. Smooth ride and loved the curves. When you really get on the throttle it roars.

    • @Addison0526
      @Addison0526 3 месяца назад

      You installed the EFI yourself? These have carburetors.

    • @darrylchase3688
      @darrylchase3688 3 месяца назад

      @@Addison0526 retrofit

  • @smith951
    @smith951 Год назад +1

    Had this one in black. Super love driving it. Lotsof smooth power but looks like an old mans bike. Its too easy topop the wheel

  • @fellanmaddogmanning8630
    @fellanmaddogmanning8630 6 лет назад +3

    YES!! Very beautiful bike! Watercooled, comfortable seat! But my 1980 cb750c sings one helluva song after 6k rpm! That's why I can't let it go!

  • @joeMW284
    @joeMW284 3 года назад +1

    This vid inspired me to buy an 84 Magna v45 as a first bike. I prefer a free revving motor like this over a twin with a bunch of low end torque. Runs great, really enjoying it.

  • @CameronKerrBocher
    @CameronKerrBocher 6 лет назад +1

    I recently sold my old 1100 v65 magna. It was an 85. Fastest thing I ever rode. The only drawback with miles aluminum forks stabilizer would crack and oiling the top end required a retrofit kit. Wish I still had it.

  • @gaberice3307
    @gaberice3307 4 месяца назад

    I just got a 1982 Honda magna with 5000 miles on it. I’m super excited to start learning how to ride on it. First ever bike fifth ever vehicle

  • @antondahl8945
    @antondahl8945 3 года назад +3

    Yes I've worked on them many years to earn a living. The 1100 Magna would really haul. They were great machines.

  • @cowabungask8r
    @cowabungask8r 6 лет назад

    Bought one in Maine. Carb clean, fluid change, reupholstered the seat then Drove it to Key West. Incredibly comfortable ride, 6 gears and even in sixth you can feel some torque at 70mph. Sold that one, just bought another. Love these bikes.

  • @rheelman
    @rheelman 6 лет назад +5

    it is so hard to find videos and hard rides of a 700 magna. Great view of that 750 gem

  • @SteveMcCarthy-d8j
    @SteveMcCarthy-d8j 8 дней назад

    Bought a brand new 1983 v twin Shadow 750 when they first came out and absolutely loved it. One year only as a 750 1984 model was a 700

  • @jeffcraft1456
    @jeffcraft1456 4 года назад

    I had one back in the 80s same color. This 750 would out run most 1100s back then. Great bike. It's big brother the V65 magna was the fastest production bike back then. The v45 was the fastest production 750 also if my memory is correct? Great VIDEO. Brings back many memories. These bikes were very fast and comfortable.

  • @vananon51
    @vananon51 5 лет назад +2

    It's a gorgeous bike. It looks so clean, sharp, comfortable, tough and durable, and has already lasted longer than 25 years!

  • @fatboyfollies4188
    @fatboyfollies4188 5 лет назад

    Just bought a ‘96. 32K miles. Doing a carb rebuild and lots of PM (sat in a garage for 2 years...). Paid $800. Can’t wait to get on the back roads of SE Texas.

  • @YevvaiYT
    @YevvaiYT Год назад

    I'm doing a trade for an '83 Magna 750 tomorrow and all I'm seeing is they are great bikes, glad to be getting one of these vintage bikes!

  • @sweetdarlanddan
    @sweetdarlanddan 4 года назад +2

    Had the v65 in my early 20s. Almost died a couple times. Super fast and reliable. I get sentimental every time I see one absolutely love these bikes.

    • @godsfriend4120
      @godsfriend4120 2 года назад +1

      I had the v45 when i was 16. I loved it . Its a miracle im still alive today

  • @jake7396
    @jake7396 4 года назад

    I just bought one! 82 (I believe) 750 magna. All black, real good condition. Low miles too, it’s my first. I was looking at a lot of different bikes and styles and this was what I liked. It’s the oldest out of everything I looked at

  • @mitchwest6453
    @mitchwest6453 7 лет назад +1

    I was lucky enough to pick up a 1984 Honda Magna V30 VF500C. For the very very low price of $300. The exterior is rough, is was not treated well by the last few owners (it appears it may have been their first bike as well), but mechanically is flawless. Fastest I've gotten her to go is 125.

  • @aikidragonpiper71
    @aikidragonpiper71 5 лет назад +2

    A classic from the golden age of muscle cruisers. Honda Magna, Yamaha V-Max, Kawasaki 900 Eliminator to name a few !

  • @unclebilly1353
    @unclebilly1353 6 лет назад

    My buddy has one. We did a trip to New England a few years ago. He had no problem following me. I ride hard with a big power cruiser. I was impressed.

  • @alexreyes9672
    @alexreyes9672 7 лет назад +49

    I've got a 95 magna and I find myself riding it more like a sport bike haha

    • @bradhunt2948
      @bradhunt2948 5 лет назад

      95 here as well

    • @savannabelcher7190
      @savannabelcher7190 4 года назад

      I do the same thing with my 78 GS750

    • @sleeper.simulant7327
      @sleeper.simulant7327 4 года назад +1

      Because for there time they were an exceptionally fast cruiser. The sportsters of the mangas time had half the hp

    • @ronson66
      @ronson66 4 года назад +2

      Because they were built as 4 cylinder power cruisers , unfortunately all dead category today

    • @hahnmowermotorsports179
      @hahnmowermotorsports179 4 года назад +4

      I was gonna buy one for 400$ that had been sitting a while but the person never replied so I got an 87 Goldwing instead.. something about old Honda’s, they’re cheap reliable and unique

  • @garywebb7481
    @garywebb7481 2 месяца назад

    I own and ride a 1994 gen three 750 Magna , 52,000+ miles and a 2014 CTX1300A , both V4s, and love them. The Magna sounds just like the one on the video.

  • @NobleS1236
    @NobleS1236 Год назад

    I personally ride a 1994 Honda Magna VF750C. I love it to death. I wish they still made these bikes. I'm a sucker for muscle cruisers.

  • @jacobpardue6803
    @jacobpardue6803 6 лет назад

    Just picked up an 85 v30 magna. Didn't run when I got it. New battery and spark plugs and now it fires right up and runs great

  • @gigamix7394
    @gigamix7394 7 лет назад +13

    I just got a Magna, can't agree more

  • @alexandercowan3421
    @alexandercowan3421 4 года назад +2

    I love to see magnas shown around I have the 1984 750cc I'm currently restoring it right now :)

  • @johnmcaleese8459
    @johnmcaleese8459 Год назад

    I purchased my first bike in 1987. It was a 1983 Honda V45 Magna for $1,700. It had 1940 miles on it. I loved that bike ! Over 30yrs later, out of nowhere, I bought a new '17 Harley Breakout. If I ran into a clean V45 or V65, I would buy it in a minute. If the guy had both, I'd buy both. They just had everything. Smooth, quick and nice looking.
    PEACE from Philadelphia

  • @dwzamecnik
    @dwzamecnik 2 года назад

    Last June I bought my first bike, 1984 Honda Magna v45, black, 400 original miles and I paid $300 bucks!!! I’ve been looking for a v65 ever since. Love these bikes so fun, stylish, fast and nimble

  • @angusmcpherson
    @angusmcpherson 6 лет назад

    I had an 82 v45 magna and had no problems with either 2nd gear or the carburators (never touched them). The clutch started to go at sround 40,000 miles, and i decided to have it rebuilt at the honda dealer at 45,000. I put another 20,000 on it before i traded it in for a 92 750 nighthawk.
    I liked the nighthawk because it had hydraulic valves-- no adjustment. Magnas are a pain when it comes to valve adjustment. You have to lift the gas tank, drain the coolant, and remove the radiator in order to adjust the valves--every 7500 miles. Hated doing it, so hydraulic valves for me are a must!

  • @randall1959
    @randall1959 5 лет назад +1

    The late 80s were some of the best years for Japanese V bikes. So many innovations came from Japan between Honda and Yamaha. Myself, I own a 1986 XV700 and after a lot of elbow grease and I must admit, a fair amount of cursing, I wouldn't trade my "Yamaharley" for anything.

  • @josepholiver6733
    @josepholiver6733 3 года назад

    I’m loving that your video has No wind noise I love that also iv been thinking about getting my bike running it’s a Honda Magna to 45v 750cc it’s nice I payed $200 for it to flip and with gas going up and with more people riding nowadays iv been debating on selling or fixing and keeping

  • @Steen6319
    @Steen6319 5 лет назад +3

    In the 90's I had the V65 Magna. The people who had the V65 know how fast it was at that time. Just saying, it eat R bikes for breakfast when accelerate 0 to 200 kmph. Legend

    • @mboneajr68
      @mboneajr68 5 лет назад

      Rossmann my 1985 V65 runs like a Demon in 2019 👍 Still a Harley Killer

    • @josel8311
      @josel8311 5 лет назад

      Still they are enough.

  • @meredithserdechka487
    @meredithserdechka487 7 месяцев назад

    Word❣️ you gave me smiles ❤ I am currently restoring a 1984 vf 700 Magna. I am so excited to ride her! Loved the pov!

  • @Bricklinsv1970
    @Bricklinsv1970 4 года назад +1

    I owned the 83 750 Magna. Actually passed my class C at the DMV on it! Was a great Bike!

  • @supafrancis
    @supafrancis 4 месяца назад

    My buddy who passed away in a car accident a few years back had a Magna. We'd ride together all over the mountains of Vermont and with me on my 05' GSXR 1000 and he'd keep up with me always except on strait aways

  • @matthewb3621
    @matthewb3621 3 года назад +5

    My v35 magna runs better than my sportster. Love those v4 bikes. Great design and comfortable to ride

  • @shoomapador5043
    @shoomapador5043 5 лет назад +4

    The first true sport cruiser. V45 Magna. It's awesome.

    • @charlesgreer7641
      @charlesgreer7641 4 года назад

      I miss the muscle cruiser era. Good times and bad ass bikes. The vmax is probably the most infamous of them but Honda Suzuki and kawasaki made some awesome muscle cruisers also.

  • @bryejankum9002
    @bryejankum9002 6 лет назад +2

    I haven't rode a bike before except dirt bikes but looking for a magna love them they were top class back in there day wouldn't mind getting one a little junky and working it back to its former glory

    • @MajorLazerzz
      @MajorLazerzz 6 лет назад

      brye jankum same boat as you, guy down the street has one and I'm thinking of getting into street bikes just for one of these

  • @jackoroy9424
    @jackoroy9424 3 года назад

    Man just got my first bike, an 85 magna 700, and live South Carolina, and my parents live in Morgantown PA, didn't think I would try riding it up there, but I might now.

  • @cliff8675
    @cliff8675 7 лет назад +2

    Graduated high school in '84. A classmate had an '82 Magna and I rode my dad's '79 CBX. Good times.

  • @robertcarroll4152
    @robertcarroll4152 5 лет назад

    old guys love old honda's easy maintenance....great ride....comfortable...just runs and performs...perfect! highway pegs is all you need!

  • @ujmrider
    @ujmrider 6 лет назад

    I had an 87 VF700C Super Magna. I enjoyed it very much for the v4 power and sound,smoothness, 6th gear highway trips. It did drop 2nd gear at 14k miles, which was a common failure on those. I sold it looking nice and running well, less 2nd gear. My neighbors 78 GS750 was just about equal in speed during the occaisional impromptu drag races with me. Thats probably what caused early demise of 2nd gear. I've met guys with magnas that had 50k + miles still going strong.

  • @joeanon5788
    @joeanon5788 Год назад

    I owned one of these in the mid 80's. Great bike. I read somewhere that Honda designed a bunch of vehicles around the 700cc V-4 engine.

  • @BB-gt1eg
    @BB-gt1eg 7 лет назад +8

    Sean, love the test rides so much, and now I love the scripture verses added with the rides. Now I can get both my motorcycle video time and daily Bible verse all in one shot!! Keep up the great work, God bless you and be safe out there.

    • @Srkcycles
      @Srkcycles  7 лет назад +3

      +Benjamin Black thank you sir and glad you liked it

    • @buckfiden6227
      @buckfiden6227 6 лет назад +1

      New to this channel & I also appreciate the scripture verse with the Great riding action. I’m visually impaired so I do not drive or ride. But I really wish that I could ride & I love Honda.

    • @robcraft1373
      @robcraft1373 6 лет назад +1

      Benjamin Black amen to that!!

  • @garylamerex5518
    @garylamerex5518 4 года назад +1

    First bike?? Bro this is my 10th bike! I have an 85 magna.. Probably about 85%.. I'm 51 been riding since high school.. I paid $1200 for it with 18k on it.. Guys my age with 20k Harleys see it and gotta come and see it.. I don't have any problem keeping up with them! Mine runs like yours.. I've been a Honda freak for 30 years! Like you said.. It's comfortable and nimble.. KEEP IT!!!! 😊😊

    • @garylamerex5518
      @garylamerex5518 3 года назад

      I have an 85 with 16k on it when i bought it for $1400... And like you, i can keep up with anything around here!
      Its hard to hold on when you shift at red line shifts! Iv'e been riding for over 40 years, but this bike is the first one i was REALLY impressed on the first ride!

  • @dirtroadcowboy
    @dirtroadcowboy 6 лет назад +2

    You forgot to mention that these were the years that the cams were made of pot metal and wore out in 30,000 miles or less. The ones from the early 80's and later 80's on up didn't have the problem, only the V45 (700cc).

    • @hilo4noff1
      @hilo4noff1 10 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah I remember something about that.. they sold an after market overhead cam oiler kit that fit under the oil filter with a line that went up to the cam cover.

  • @trevb1922
    @trevb1922 7 лет назад +24

    not a 750- its technically the V42 and 700cc- but WAYYY better than the Shadow of same era, I have a 86' Magna 700 with 52K on her clock.. runs like a TOP

    • @jeffl4830
      @jeffl4830 7 лет назад +2

      V42 was never used by Honda. It was just the VF700C,

    • @bossinatrix
      @bossinatrix 6 лет назад +2

      Trevor-Tree22 Barrett I as well have an 86 vf700c ..my first bike..20k ..got it for $1100

    • @bonnivilleblackcherry9745
      @bonnivilleblackcherry9745 6 лет назад

      its ummm ahhh technically like 748 hehehehe

    • @DanielBarberMusic
      @DanielBarberMusic 5 лет назад

      They were 750 (748) until around '84, I believe, when there was a change in the tariffs from Japan for bikes over 700 or so. After that the V45s were ~700. I got an '83 750 to take from NC to CA and back. The bike was a dream the whole time, not a single problem outside of getting both tires replaced. I called it "Glide."

    • @FamilyMadeFilms
      @FamilyMadeFilms 5 лет назад +2

      I have a 1982 750 Magna, they changed them after 84 due to tariffs on bikes over 700, so they dropped them. It is a fun bike.

  • @staceyroberts9177
    @staceyroberts9177 Год назад

    I graduated high school in 86 and the V65 Magna was the king of the straight line. Yamaha VMAX was another. They were my grail bikes. The V65 Sabre was another.

  • @akototoako106
    @akototoako106 4 года назад

    The sound is just ugh! No need to be loud or what so ever like other bikes Listen to that! gift from God.

  • @lrstaf6
    @lrstaf6 6 лет назад +1

    It has a 90 degree angle, not a 45 degree angle, and yes if you can afford it, keep it for yourself. It's a legend and someday it could be a museum piece if it is kept in that kind of shape.

  • @rolandharrison5651
    @rolandharrison5651 9 месяцев назад

    Hate to tell you Sean, but you are riding a VF700C. It’s got a 6 speed transmission. I bought my ‘84 for under $2000 in Nov. 83. I took it Oceanside California to Bethany Beach Delaware and back on a 30 day leave. The only problem was a blown turn signal bulb. No back or kidney pain. Worst decision of my life was selling it in ‘91. Thanks for the memories.

  • @scottcolby8088
    @scottcolby8088 4 года назад

    Just got my first bike its an 83 beautiful first bike they are bulletproof... Got stuck on the higheay three times getting it home from a dealership in the middle of a rainstorm!!! Never forget being stuck on the highway getting my first bike

  • @henocasf
    @henocasf Год назад

    7:01 I like the fact that you said you could see yourself doing a big trip on this bike and just thought of visiting your homie Jared

  • @mikehancock6280
    @mikehancock6280 7 лет назад +5

    The 1100 was the magna that impressed me the most. It was beautiful.

    • @piquat1
      @piquat1 7 лет назад +1

      That's the one I remember as well. It's the one everyone wanted. Wiki says it was 116hp. Pretty good for the 80s.

    • @mikehancock6280
      @mikehancock6280 7 лет назад +1

      piquat1 test rode one but went with the Eliminator 900.

    • @Srkcycles
      @Srkcycles  7 лет назад +2

      +Mike Hancock yeah the v65 was a monster

    • @ohmygoditsyomamma
      @ohmygoditsyomamma 6 лет назад +1

      Fastest bike in its day. That bike is what really junpstarted the sport bike era

    • @jamesamante7843
      @jamesamante7843 6 лет назад

      My first bike was a 1100 Magna now I ride a 04 v rod similar riding experience

  • @darinvee4980
    @darinvee4980 2 года назад

    I owned an 83 V45 Magna from 1990 to 2000 and stupidly sold it. I was able to buy an 86 Magna 6 years ago and it has just over 10,000 miles on it. So yes, there are other mint condition examples out there. Small point is that the V45's are the 750 cc models, while the Magna's were reduced to 700 cc due to tariffs enacted to protect Harley Davidson in the 1980's.

  • @lithobreakerf.5373
    @lithobreakerf.5373 5 дней назад

    85 and 86 were 700 due to tariffs on 750 for those years. They were actually slightly faster than the previous 750s. They went back to 750 after that. Yes, I have one.

  • @RCnAZ-y3z
    @RCnAZ-y3z 3 года назад

    One of the best bikes ever. When they are adjusted and run right.. the video shows how they run.

  • @b.delacroix7592
    @b.delacroix7592 3 года назад

    Had one of these, exact same color. 1985. was a great deal. wish I had it still.

  • @joelabella750
    @joelabella750 3 года назад

    Honda made virtually indestructible motorcycles like these back in the 80’s and I had an 1983 CB650SC which has hydraulic lifters and a shaft drive….it’s a car with 2 wheels. I rode this Honda and traveled from California to Vancouver British Columbia Canada and put 83K miles in it before selling it.

  • @darrellmount7020
    @darrellmount7020 7 лет назад +8

    it's a 90 degree not 45 degree engine, 700 cc and fast and fun and fantastic and handle great !

    • @shadowv6794
      @shadowv6794 4 года назад +2

      Also it's a V42 one, not a V45.

  • @ut1004bp
    @ut1004bp 6 лет назад +2

    I had the Honda Saber 750 (vee 45) 4 cylinder like that Magna. They were very smooth motors on hwy too. Mine would reach excessive 120 mpr.

  • @timkis64
    @timkis64 3 года назад

    when you get over 500 comments on a reveiw of a 35 year old bike, you know they were a great & loved machine.i have an 84 i bought in 07.somebody will get a nice old bike the day i die of old age.

  • @charlesdonaldson3849
    @charlesdonaldson3849 Год назад

    Had an 86 Magna that looked identical to you bike. Sold it after 176000 miles and it still ran perfect. Just changed oil, tires and brakes.

  • @Adalyn9420
    @Adalyn9420 2 года назад

    Dude that sharing shit......that's what's makes u one of the best dudes n the world my guy! There isn't a single dealership n the world like yours is/was! I hope u come back to selling bikes again man.

  • @crashstitches79
    @crashstitches79 4 года назад +1

    There's nothing like a Honda V4. It's just a gift.

  • @twistedsteelandtigermeat1101
    @twistedsteelandtigermeat1101 2 года назад

    My first bike was an 82 magna v45. I bought it for $800. It had 40,000 miles on it. I daily drove it for a little over a year but hit hard times and couldn't keep it. I decided give it to my brother as his first bike. He rode it for 2 years and got cancer. He had to sell it and to this day we both talk about and miss that bike. We beat the shit out of that old girl and I can't think of 1 single part that I had to replace. Other than like oil, tires, sprockets, chain, and I did the fork seals when I changed the fork oil. But not due to failure, but because it was convenient. Rating 10/10

  • @tint661
    @tint661 5 лет назад +1

    I had a 1982 model. One of the quickest bikes I ever owned.

    • @FamilyMadeFilms
      @FamilyMadeFilms 5 лет назад +1

      I bought one for $350, and fixed myself, and painted it in a Minnesota Vikings theme. I have less than $600 in it, and people stop in the road to take pictures of it

  • @sachabaptista
    @sachabaptista 7 лет назад

    I have a 1985 Honda VT 500 C and I love it! So easy to ride and I've never had any issues with it! Those bikes last forever.

    • @postersm7141
      @postersm7141 2 года назад

      I had a 91 VT 1100 C and absolutely loved it

  • @daviddunn773
    @daviddunn773 Год назад +1

    I had an 1984 Honda V45 Magna 750 nice Bike in its Day

  • @theghostofloki
    @theghostofloki 5 лет назад +1

    I almost bought one of these 9 years ago when I was 16 for $500 but it had a knock in one of the cylinders. If I would’ve known how to work on it, hell maybe it woulda been the best starter bike ever.

  • @MrJo1340
    @MrJo1340 6 лет назад

    I used to have a 1984 V45 Magna. I completely agree with you that the bikes are built amazing and are stronger than a Sherman tank. As a matter of fact out of the six bikes I've ever owned the Honda Magna was a longest one of owned and ridden for about 6 years. I have been owned a Harley Davidson flstc on that was crap. I then moved the Honda Shadow Ace which I had for about 4 years which is pretty much of the same platform as the V45. I now have a 2006 VTX 1800 C. Oh my Lord is that thing a monster! It has a power commander 5 and Cobra pipes that think pretty much rape anything on the road!
    I don't really have a Need for Speed like I was when I was younger, but I put a few sportbikes to shame right off the start.

  • @ryanthompson2893
    @ryanthompson2893 4 года назад

    80s Japanese motorcycles are the best. So innovative for their time, so weird, so cool. Some of the early Yamaha viragos had excellent ergonomics, adjustable handle bars and a computerized LCD display.

  • @timothygodwin1189
    @timothygodwin1189 2 года назад

    My first bike was a 82 v45 magna. The speedometer went to 210. They say top speed is only like 130-135mph. I hate to tell thats wrong .....i actually got over 150 on I-20 ...going from washington -thompson exit to the belair rd exit in martinez , ga. I gig 35 miles in around 12 -15 mins . I use to work in washington ,ga at edison plastics. I averaged around 120mph cruising speed. I seriously love that bike . I bought it in 1991. I bought my second V-45 magna in 05 in savannah ga. ...in 2010 it got struck by lightening and fried all the electronics. Right now i am building you something i think you will love. I just want to know if you could hook me up with a good deal on a v-twin belt drive. 1100 or more cc's. Its hard for me to be able to do much because im taking care of my best friend on hospice. Im just looking for something to ride to the grocery store and give me some free time to relax while going. Hes been on hospice right before covid started and i just havent been able to do much for myself. Just let me know if you find something i would enjoy and i will see if a can afford it. Thank you very much .. Serious viewer!

  • @jesse8330
    @jesse8330 5 лет назад +3

    My first bike was a 83 750 honda magna I loved that bike

    • @equipman811
      @equipman811 5 лет назад +1

      I still have mine! Bought her brand new 1983. The wife and I ride it on the weekends a lot. She runs like a top and I still love it. The bike that is. Well, the wife aint bad either.

    • @jesse8330
      @jesse8330 5 лет назад

      Lol thats awesome I ended up selling mine my second was a gsxr 750 that was stolen not even a month after I bought it..... Then a got a katana 750 and ended up selling it now ive returned to the classics and gotten a mint condition 1981 honda gl1100 naked goldwong which is prpbably my favorite of the bunch but the magna def has a special place in my heart wish I still had it

  • @roberthawley327
    @roberthawley327 2 года назад

    Awesome Honda. Not everyone can find gems like this one.