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  • Picked this up today

    Sold my last bike 18 months ago. I've had the itch lately. I'm a big fan of the V4 muscle bikes from the 80's.
    I picked up the beautiful 87 Candy Wave Blue Honda Super Magna.



    A gun is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will probably never need one again.

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    Screw the Harley guys....this is fantastic!
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    • #3
      Originally posted by ltxi View Post
      Screw the Harley guys....this is fantastic!
      Thanks!

      I didn't spend $15,000-$20,000 either. It was $3000

      The bike is 100% stock.

      Plus it's 86HP out of only a 700CC engine and it weighs 529lbs wet. It takes a very big V-twin to make that power. Then it will weigh so much the power to weight ratio is shot.
      A gun is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will probably never need one again.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Dirty Harry View Post
        Thanks!

        I didn't spend $15,000-$20,000 either. It was $3000

        The bike is 100% stock.

        Plus it's 86HP out of only a 700CC engine and it weighs 529lbs wet. It takes a very big V-twin to make that power. Then it will weigh so much the power to weight ratio is shot.
        Ahhh...now I'm really jealous!!

        After half a lifetime of riding I got out of bikes 23/24 years ago when I moved out of South Bay L.A. for the last time. Was riding a Suzuki 1100 back then.

        This would be something that could coax me back in in my retirement/dotage.
        Last edited by ltxi; 10-14-2013, 04:34 PM.
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        • #5
          Very sharp!
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          I am addicted to brake fluid...don't worry I can STOP at anytime!

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Dirty Harry View Post
            Thanks!

            I didn't spend $15,000-$20,000 either. It was $3000

            The bike is 100% stock.

            Plus it's 86HP out of only a 700CC engine and it weighs 529lbs wet. It takes a very big V-twin to make that power. Then it will weigh so much the power to weight ratio is shot.
            You mean V-twin power to wait ratio... LoL(R1 rider here)...That sure looks nice someone loved and cared for that baby. Congrats!

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            • #7
              Wow! Nice ride and great deal!

              I'm a great fan of Soichiro Honda from the '60's. I saw the first cars while in Okinawa, but the motorcycles were fantastic.

              Wynn
              USAF Retired '88, NRA Life Member. Wife USAF Retired '96
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              Thomas Jefferson said

              “A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.”
              and

              "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading".

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              • #8
                Originally posted by ltxi View Post
                Ahhh...now I'm really jealous!!

                After half a lifetime of riding I got out of bikes 23/24 years ago when I moved out of South Bay L.A. for the last time. Was riding a Suzuki 1000 back then.

                This would be something that could coax me back in in my retirement/dotage.
                Do it!!

                Originally posted by jeepster09 View Post
                Very sharp!
                Thanks!

                Originally posted by BEARDOG View Post
                You mean V-twin power to wait ratio... LoL(R1 rider here)...That sure looks nice someone loved and cared for that baby. Congrats!
                wait LOL nice!

                It has a few scratches that are barely noticeable and the seat cover is a little worn. Other wise it's in excellent shape for a 26 year old bike.

                Originally posted by wyntrout View Post
                Wow! Nice ride and great deal!

                I'm a great fan of Soichiro Honda from the '60's. I saw the first cars while in Okinawa, but the motorcycles were fantastic.

                Wynn
                Thanks
                A gun is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will probably never need one again.

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                • #9
                  Here's the 2001 Magna I sold 18 months ago. All custom work done by me.





                  A gun is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will probably never need one again.

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                  • #10
                    VTwin

                    Someone say VTwin

                    Last edited by Tilos; 10-13-2013, 10:44 AM.
                    I apologize if my post contains the same or similar information as someone who has posted before me.

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                    • #11
                      Beautiful bikes! Enjoy the new toy.
                      Aftermarket accessories for Kahr Pistols at https://lakelinellc.com/
                      There are always more in the pipeline...

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                      • #12
                        What year is that Tilos?
                        A gun is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will probably never need one again.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Alfonse View Post
                          Beautiful bikes! Enjoy the new toy.
                          Thanks! I will.
                          A gun is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will probably never need one again.

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                          • #14
                            Very nice.................always had a thing for the V65's, and Yamaha Vmax's.............

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by berettabone View Post
                              Very nice.................always had a thing for the V65's, and Yamaha Vmax's.............
                              Thanks!

                              Me too. I would have choosen one of those, but I'm 5'3" tall. The seat height is 3" lower on the Super Magna compared to the V65.

                              There is a sweet V65 for sale around here. The guy is the original owner he bought it new in 1986. If I was taller I would have gotten it.
                              A gun is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will probably never need one again.

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