Another great story! As a rider for 58 years and grandfather of a 2 year old, I really enjoy seeing you with your son in these segments. Keep the bike and pass it down to him as you mentioned.
I don't know to many people doing to much laughing today what with a stone criminal in our white house perpetrating a fraud on the American people our system totally subservient to the Banking cartel Our entire Government run by the CFR war monger's who pimped us into a 17 yr long BS war against a dreamed up enemy Yea I'm pretty sure I'm not laughing .. Are you ?
My brother Has the same bike but it’s a 1983 & it’s an awesome bike, fast, smooth & handles well. These Honda’s were way ahead of their time, great shaft driven bikes!
I love these old finds. My first bike was a 1980 red KZ440. I had a girlfriend in college who rode a Magna V45, find a Suzuki tempter an old CB 750 and it will bring me back to my rides with my college buddies. Great stuff
Seeing the part with your son in it was so sweet it almost brought a tear to my eye. I have a 2yr old son that loves to sit on my $100 chinese 50cc scooter and dang i wish I could have a memory like you learning to ride on that bike and possibly some day he may get to also. Keep up the good work and God Bless.
Sean, I'm so stoked to see this video. I helped my uncle move, and he gave me a 1982 Honda Magna V45, same color tank and side covers but mine has the high passenger back rest. This is my second street bike, I grew up in the woods on dirt bikes. My first street bike was a 1976 KZ900 bored and sleeved to something like 1,074cc and had a race cam in it. My Magna is in slightly better shape I think but I have it in pieces right now in the garage working on it. Can't wait to see how this bike turns out for you, once I get mine on the road I'll have to make the trip to PA! Love the videos and words of wisdom, keep up the good work. 👍
I had that same bike, bought mine used in 1985. At the time it was one of the fastest bikes on the road, none of my friends I road with could keep up with me. The V65 was faster no doubt, but the 750 was lighter and handled better. I'm surprised that it was the first bike you road, I wouldn't consider it a beginners bike at all. Great bike I hope you get it running.
had one as well. kept blowing wiring harnesses, and instead of fixing it, the shop just kept replacing it. grrrr traded it in for a v65. NO regrets lol
The very first bike I ever rode was a 72 kawi 350. It was found in a dumpster by my buddy's girlfriend's father in pieces. Took 6 months to get it back together and running, but it was the 2nd best experience of my high school years ( you can probably guess what #1 was, not going into detail here ).
When I was a kid, I remember being on my dads 83 v45 magna. I remember the specific smell of the exhaust and the sound of her as she idled and had a bit of a whine to her. It was also extremely fast. I remember being about 6 or 7 when he took me on my first over 100mph ride. He topped her out at about 140mph. Scariest ride of my entire life lol.
Dude thats awesome you were able to pick that up! Thats some really great memories right there. Extremely fortunate to have something like that in your life.
I had a 1983 as my 1st road bike. Was a basket case, carbs off and had been dumped. Fixed the broken stuff and installed the carbs and with lots of smoke at 1st if fired up. Perfect 1st bike, mid controls were not the most comfy on the highway though. Hearing you turn it over was such a familiar sound.
This brings back some memories. My brother owns that very same bike. We picked it up from a shed where it had been sitting since 2003. It supposedly ran back then but some relative of the owner had removed and disassembled all 4 carbs (that's right folks, one per cylinder) and the carbs and linkages and airbox were all broken down in many many pieces and thrown into a plastic tub and a cooler, seemingly at random. That was a job. Of course you know what it takes to dial one in and how much it takes to cold start. We managed it somehow. It runs at this point but it needs a new throttle cable. That's going to be fun. We also recently picked up a 65 Mustang coupe that sat since 1991 so now there hasn't been much bike time.
I learned on the exact same bike in '87. Same color too! Very dependable bike that introduced me to the world of motorcycles. Since then, a Shadow 750, Evo and Iron-head Sportsters, now a 97 Dyna. You never lose the fever.
One of the first bikes I ever rode was an 82 v45 magna too. So I found one a few years back and fixed her up. Most fun bike I own to this day! Nice find!
I have a 1980 Goldwing that was gifted to me, it has been sitting since 2009. I plan to get it running this spring. Thanks for providing some additional inspiration.
My first street-legal bike was the 1994 Honda Magna, VF750C. LOVED IT! since then, I have been loyal to the brand, and the V4 Motor. Now I am on the Honda CTX1300 and I have the 2014 CB1100 too! Love your channel! I have been watching since the beginning!
This is such a neat thing that you got the motorcycle that you learned to ride on. You will be able to get it running and it will be great. Thanks for sharing your adventures getting it and actually owning it now. Keep making your awesome videos. I love to watch them.
I'm 5'11' my blood type is A positive , I'm 54 and my first bicycle ride was 1969 and my first motorcycle ride happened in 1976 . I watch both of your channels mostly for the riding of different bikes , it brings back good memories . Right now I'm on an 08 Areo 750 and after owning a 750 ACE as well I think what this 750 Aero is , is a 750 rebel but Honda didn't want to call it that ??? Not sure on that , but it rides like a big rebel . A buddy of mine an 82 V45 and it was a sweet ride . This is one of my favorite videos of yours and there isn't any riding !!! It's like an old blind dog finding a new owner of the little boy that once petted him , and the little boy is now a man , and he has new eyes for the dog ! Imo this your best video I've seen ,...and I've seen many of them
I’m just started watching your channel a few months ago and love it. I have a 1979 KZ 1000 Kawasaki that I bought in 1980 and road it for many years, then I had a electrical issue and parked it, then I got married had a little girl and life went on. 35yrs. later and another kid (boy) I decided to get it out and get it running, well gas tank rusted and electrical problem so I took it to a bike mechanic and $1000.00 later and new tires I’m back riding. And please keep up with the scriptures. JMJ
Man I wish I rode. I drove a neighbor’s Honda 50 as a kid. Later I bought an 86 interceptor for 500 bucks but never got it running. I needed a Craig. But even though I don’t ride, I absolutely love these videos.
I learned on a 1972 Suzuki 750 Gt Lamans , which was a 3 cylinder two stroke, she was fast. Nice find on the magna and glad that you were reunited with the bike you learned on, wish my Suzuki was still a bike, I was storing it at buddies house and a tree fell on it , there was no saving her, I miss that bike, I called her old smokie, because the oil injectors were a little off,
Can't wait to see that Magna running. I bought an 84 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD this past spring, similar bike. The bike shop told me it wasn't worth fixing but I went ahead anyway. $800 later it runs great and I love it.
Holy shit, this actually made me so happy. over the summer I rescued a 1984 Honda magna v45 vf750. I found it in a barn after sitting for more than 10 years with fresh gas and fluids it fired right up. my first motorcycle.
Our neighbor on Guam actually gave my dad a Magna when he moved off island to somewhere he couldn't take it because my dad had/has an old Triumph Trident and my dad tried to clean and retune the carbs and I guess destroyed the boots underneath and it'd never run again. So we ended up selling it for next to nothing to someone here in California after bringing it back stateside when we moved and I believe leaving it at my grandma's when we moved to Mississippi (gotta love the Air Force.) We had it about 3 years and I never heard it run. Fast forward about 20 years and I'd love to have one because those things with a good header sound AMAZING! They sound like a NASCAR engine if you have the right exhaust.. Those V4's are pretty amazing engines.. and being a Honda they are stupidly reliable and forgiving for a new rider.
Second bike I ever owed was a ratted out V45 Magna. Bought it from an officer in while I was stationed in Groton CT. Rode it from Groton CT to Conway AR and back. Best ride to AR I ever had, my first cross country motorcycle trip. It was amazing. Still remember the Goldwing rider who waved at me as I went through the Smokies and the morning sun breaking through the trees. Rained on me for 2 days on the way back. Wrecked on the Washington bridge in NY. Bike was mangled but made it home. Left it parked across the street from the base with the keys in it, I didn't have stickers to get it on base anyway. It disappeared 2 days later. She was a fun ride.
Loved my Magna! Had the same model. The electrical harness caught fire while I was riding it. The grounds are crucial on the bike. Make sure they are clean and well connected. That one already fried one wire, so it’s already comprised. And come on! CHANGE THE TIRES
My father had a Honda magna just like it when I was growing up!!..he passed away when I was 10,,but I remember the sound lol!!really would love to ride motorcycles again started racing motocross at 4 an haven't had a bike besides my crf80f in bout 4-5years miss it so much blessings ur way from indiana love always bro
I ride an 84 magna VF700C, I have others but really like this bike. Good find my friend. Have the OE shop manual everything set to spec. Runs real smooth and it is very quick.
Good call on taking it to Joe.😁 I graduated high school in 1984 and the Magna was a very popular bike back then. Definitely was on my wish list. Good luck I hope you get it going.😎✌
A V45 Magna was the bike I learned to ride on when I was 10. I wish I could find one again, but they're super hard to find now. They were crazy fast for what they were.
Mine is completely apart in my garage. Had mine since 1984. I am redoing mine. Kinda go seized a bit. First I will guarantee the reserve tank it bad. CLR it. also the electric fuel pump should be checked. Before you start it. My carbs where all seized.Also the shiftier arm i had to loosen thru the motor. I will beat the clutch is seized, I see Coda NFi i may need some advise with about rebuilding my cards. I will say just throwing gas in it might not work out well. The air filter is under the tank. There is an arm to hold the tank. The anti freeze is not bad and wont corrode the engine. Change the thermostat. Jusat a few things to think about before you get started trying to start it. Good Luck with her. Remember, in 1982 in a Motorcycle dealership,, This Bike was unmatched. Was totally different from anything. V65, and Saber was 1983. 1982 V45 was it.
Get a wiring diagram/schematic. If it is anything like my '82 Honda V45 Sabre, there's an inline fuse holder under the seat. The fuse would occasionally blow leaving me without any spark. You could turn it over 'til you were "blue-in-the-face" with no luck until the fuse was replaced.
I found your other channel. I had one of those. About going on 4 years ago. 750 Honda Magna. The stator fried all of my electrical in the charging system. When it did run, it was an amazing bike. I miss it. I got a new one coming. Way smaller but I don't need a big one. That was a very fun bike.
I got a friend's V65 Magna going for him when nobody else would work on it. Those carbs are a real bear to get off ( hardly no room). Plus like urs , I cleaned and lined the tank because it sat so long. Took a while to do all to get it going , but MAN, those Vs can fly. 110 in 3rd gear , and wasn't even trying. Those bikes are smooth and fast.
Wow that was the first bike I bought myself that I truly wanted. I wanted the v65 1100 but couldn't afford it and bought the v45 750 from a guy in Waco or san Antonio area. The right turn signal fell off on my ride home to Fort worth tx and killed the electronics it was a crazy ride for someone who had never been on anything bigger than a moped. So crazy that was your first ride too. I've been watching your videos lately fantasizing about moving up to where you are and coming to work for you. So random that I watched this video today and found out we had something so strange in common. Hahaha
I mess that bike. Fun times. Mine had a same problem with fire when I first bought it. Under the seat on the cluster of wire connectors. One was rubbing from the seat to the frame. Wires were burnt. Who knows on that one. Wow. Old times. Cool. I really hope you get her running. Love to see it. Take care.
If you had a V-45, what you REALLY wanted, a year or so later, was a V-65. I have an 84 V-65 Magna and an 85 V-65 Sabre that I bought new. I still ride both regularly.
Would love to find me a V45 in this good of shape. I had one back in 82. Wife and kids came along and I sold it and have never been able to buy another one.
The fact that he couldn't even give it away is kind of crazy! I had a v30 many moons ago and that was one of the most comfortable well balanced all round motorbikes I ever experienced. Looks great with the rectangle headlight and 80s styling. The perfect combination of v4 torque handling and bulletproof honda reliability. From what I remember it wasn't so bad on the fossil juice either. I remember the super magna from 87 88 was the dream bike I never ended up getting. An 883 evo harley came up with one owner in the hd dealership literally beside where I lived at the time for a deal I couldn't pass on. Back then Harley's were so expensive and scarce to find at times. I poured my time and finances into making a 1200 buell powered hotrod out of the totally stock sporty.. but otherwise I have a feeling the super magna or the v65 would be my first choice and probably still be living at my house today. I have a literal soft spot in my heart for these beautiful machines and every time I see one I go through the internal dialogue that I end up having about how much better my life would be and imagining myself cruising around on one of these amazing machines
I had 2 of these from 1984- Don't be surprised to find out it's valvetrain is on recall. They had a problem with the 82-84 and a half valve seats from one factory being too soft and failing early. The issue was solved halfway through the 1984 production year. This bike has 2 inherent problems: 1. The starter motor is a constantly spinning type and wears out once a year 2. The plenum rusts out and there are no replacements.
i owned this bike when i was in the Navy. put 65,000 mi on it. i actually toured on it. rode from San Diego to Vancouver; San Diego to Denver. Fun bike. Gas level indicator light will go out when sensor gums up. this happened twice while i owned it. i used to HATE adjusting the valves, because you have to remove the radiator which means draining the coolant. Eventually i had engine cutting out and honda told me it was the transistor units that run the electronic ignition (located under the seat). Once i replaced the transistor units, it ran fine. I was able to save money by going to a salvage yard to get the parts.
I still own and ride a 86 V65 Magna. Owned a 83 V45 back in day. I also have a basicly mint Vetter Rooster fairing. It will be bad as hell once I find a headlight that isn't roached out. V65 has square headlight, want to go round to look better and put LEDs in.
I turned my V65 Sabre into a drag strip monster, locked rear suspension, lowered forks in tube ( a lot of work) some head flow work, tuned exhaust, re jetting and all of a sudden near 10 sec flat at 136 mph. But what was amazing was it’s 60 to 100 power, V4s really pull hard when pushed and lift the front wheel at the very end of first(65) and second gear. Without locking the rear the entire bike would leap off the ground at launch causing extreme unpredictable direction change, not something you would ever do twice.
I recently did something similar, my first bike 1986 Suzuki ls650, been sitting for several years and I’ve been trying to get it toad worthy again. Sure is a fun and frustrating experience. It has seemed like it’s always 1 step forward 2 steps back the whole time.
Ah 1982...my first car was actually a 1982 Dodge Van. It had a 225/6. It went 0 to 60 in about 6.5 minutes... Just kindling it didn't go over 50, but it started every time in the dead of Colorado winter.
I would say the coil or coils(plural) I'm not sure if there are two or just one. Kawasaki on their Police units had 1 coil per 2 cylinders on the KZ 1000, but it had 4 cylinders. It'll be interesting to find out what the problem might be. Check the ground cable. It can look new and not properly function. Check also the kickstand switch if its equipped with one. If that's old and crumbled or dirty and shorting out, it won't fire up either. Provided it has one, sometimes even just taking it off and shining it up will make it get good ground and it should run. I dont know a whole lot about them, But try those first before going any farther on the repair. To be honest, that aint for sale, and it would be both fun and cost effective if you did a ground up restoration on it. So you little boy can ride it with pride as he grows up.
Those are really Awesome bikes. I have a V65 magna 1100, Fastest bike I have ever rode. 0 to 60 in 4 seconds flat. I bought a battery and a new solenoid switch on ebay and one of them shorted out and burned the bike, but the motor is still good so I hope to get it fixed one day.
Van Diesel. I love it. The name, sounds like it could be a 7.3 powerstroke...all of it. The bike I learned to ride on was my dad's 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000. Seeing him and his son sitting on the bike together made me smile. Can't wait to hear this thing run.
Nice find. I am a Honda V4 fan from the day they hit the showroom floor. I would be happy to share knowledge with your mechanic if he needs any help. He can reach me thru our website www.billysoutback.com. We do Honda V4 carb rebuilds and carb kits as a side biz. I am not trying to drum up biz, we stay quite busy during riding season as is but I love the Magna in all 3 sizes and generations and if I can help keep one out of the junkyard I will consider it a successful day. That bike is absolutely a runner with a little effort. It is a freaking Honda. They will outlast cockroaches during the nuclear apocalypse. Pull the seat and look for the hose running from the back of the carburetor plenum to a plastic tank (spooge tank, PCV system). Pull the hose and spray gasoline or just a propane torch unlit to crank and fire it off. No spark... If it is one plug it is the wire/spark cap/spark plug. More common is no spark on both cylinders of one bank (frt or rr). Cause would be a bad coil or bad igniter module which can be swapped frt vs rr and if the problem swaps bingo! The spark boxes can be opened on many models. You will find cold solder joints where the wires connect to the ckt board. Resolder and the igniter will usually come back to life. Also clean and tight connections, the kill switch, maybe a pulse generator.
If you are fan of V4 Honda you should know that early V4 were total disaster due to camshafts pitting, Honda improved it in 1986 and later models and definitely VFR series with gear driven camshafts are truly amazing and indestructible design. Every manufacturer makes mistakes even Honda and early V4 was just a perfect example of great design with a very poor execution.
Motocyklowy Wagabunda if you are curious to know.... I actually have 2 extra engines as I was concerned greatly about the issue when I bought mine. Found two parts bike and wanted to be prepared. Cut to current times it’s determined that the problem is the rockers more than the cams though. The rockers are flash coated (like the shift forks are) and that made their surface harder than the cam this causing excessive wear to the cam and exposing the pitting in the cam cast. Fortunately I have spares for years to come and if I have an issue with my current 30,000 mile engine, I have the other 5k and below engines as back up. Those in the know are prepared. Been there, done that, got the teeshirt.
@@AutoAli Mine 1984 Magna 700 had pretty bad pitting at 24 k, sold the bike and bought VFR 750 and put 30 k trouble free. Friend of mine, who was Honda mechanic for 35 years told me that he had to disassemble only one VFR engine due to poor machining.
That bike brings back memories. I learned how to ride on a 82 v45 magna that looked exactly like that same color and everything. Whatever you do don't cut the baffles out lol I put that bike through hell.
Wish I could find my first bike. When I was 19 I bought a brand new Yamaha XS1100 Special.. Black "candy" over gold metal flake. 1100 cc was INSANE then. One of the first bikes with a 'lean back' riding position. Loved it. Sold it to a guy who ripped me off. Alan Hughes was his name.
I learned how to ride on the exact same type of bike wen I was 15 I traded a gocart for it got it running but the pull throttle cable broke on so I switched the pull cable with the push so you had to twist up to rev the engine 🤣🤣 I still video of it and everything wound up trading it for 5 more go carts 🤣🤣 wish I could get another bike but hard times and all love the channel keep up the hard work I wold love to come check y'all out some time
@@BikesandBeards Just picked up a(n) 83 v45 Magna same color with really low miles for an amazing price cannot be more happy with it for my first bike!
Another great story! As a rider for 58 years and grandfather of a 2 year old, I really enjoy seeing you with your son in these segments. Keep the bike and pass it down to him as you mentioned.
I am only on 51 years rider. I love it.
Clint's mom seems like the nicest lady. Hope she keeps laughing and smiling.
I don't know to many people doing to much laughing today what with a stone criminal in our white house perpetrating a fraud on the American people our system totally subservient to the Banking cartel Our entire Government run by the CFR war monger's who pimped us into a 17 yr long BS war against a dreamed up enemy Yea I'm pretty sure I'm not laughing .. Are you ?
@@TheRoguelement Are you Clint's mom? If not, sit down.
@@TheRoguelement actually, at the time you commented there was no criminal in the white house.
But there sure is now.
@@nybergsgarage ah yes because trump totally didn't commit fraud.
@@thatwolffe3802 any proof he did? nope.
My brother Has the same bike but it’s a 1983 & it’s an awesome bike, fast, smooth & handles well. These Honda’s were way ahead of their time, great shaft driven bikes!
That V4 was one of Honda's best engines !! ... a good running Magna was hard to beat in those days !!
I love these old finds. My first bike was a 1980 red KZ440. I had a girlfriend in college who rode a Magna V45, find a Suzuki tempter an old CB 750 and it will bring me back to my rides with my college buddies. Great stuff
Seeing the part with your son in it was so sweet it almost brought a tear to my eye. I have a 2yr old son that loves to sit on my $100 chinese 50cc scooter and dang i wish I could have a memory like you learning to ride on that bike and possibly some day he may get to also. Keep up the good work and God Bless.
Sean, I'm so stoked to see this video. I helped my uncle move, and he gave me a 1982 Honda Magna V45, same color tank and side covers but mine has the high passenger back rest. This is my second street bike, I grew up in the woods on dirt bikes. My first street bike was a 1976 KZ900 bored and sleeved to something like 1,074cc and had a race cam in it. My Magna is in slightly better shape I think but I have it in pieces right now in the garage working on it. Can't wait to see how this bike turns out for you, once I get mine on the road I'll have to make the trip to PA! Love the videos and words of wisdom, keep up the good work. 👍
I had that same bike, bought mine used in 1985. At the time it was one of the fastest bikes on the road, none of my friends I road with could keep up with me. The V65 was faster no doubt, but the 750 was lighter and handled better. I'm surprised that it was the first bike you road, I wouldn't consider it a beginners bike at all. Great bike I hope you get it running.
had one as well. kept blowing wiring harnesses, and instead of fixing it, the shop just kept replacing it. grrrr traded it in for a v65. NO regrets lol
The very first bike I ever rode was a 72 kawi 350. It was found in a dumpster by my buddy's girlfriend's father in pieces. Took 6 months to get it back together and running, but it was the 2nd best experience of my high school years ( you can probably guess what #1 was, not going into detail here ).
When I was a kid, I remember being on my dads 83 v45 magna. I remember the specific smell of the exhaust and the sound of her as she idled and had a bit of a whine to her. It was also extremely fast. I remember being about 6 or 7 when he took me on my first over 100mph ride. He topped her out at about 140mph. Scariest ride of my entire life lol.
Dude thats awesome you were able to pick that up! Thats some really great memories right there. Extremely fortunate to have something like that in your life.
I had a 1983 as my 1st road bike. Was a basket case, carbs off and had been dumped. Fixed the broken stuff and installed the carbs and with lots of smoke at 1st if fired up. Perfect 1st bike, mid controls were not the most comfy on the highway though. Hearing you turn it over was such a familiar sound.
This brings back some memories. My brother owns that very same bike. We picked it up from a shed where it had been sitting since 2003. It supposedly ran back then but some relative of the owner had removed and disassembled all 4 carbs (that's right folks, one per cylinder) and the carbs and linkages and airbox were all broken down in many many pieces and thrown into a plastic tub and a cooler, seemingly at random. That was a job. Of course you know what it takes to dial one in and how much it takes to cold start. We managed it somehow. It runs at this point but it needs a new throttle cable. That's going to be fun. We also recently picked up a 65 Mustang coupe that sat since 1991 so now there hasn't been much bike time.
I have an 83 magna and I love the bike. it's so much fun to ride and it handles anything I've ever wanted to do with ease
Old Hondas have a diode that's notorious for going out when you're jumping the bike. You might want to check that
People jump them with the car on, you can’t do that with older bikes, gotta jump them with the car off.
I learned on the exact same bike in '87. Same color too! Very dependable bike that introduced me to the world of motorcycles. Since then, a Shadow 750, Evo and Iron-head Sportsters, now a 97 Dyna. You never lose the fever.
One of the first bikes I ever rode was an 82 v45 magna too. So I found one a few years back and fixed her up. Most fun bike I own to this day! Nice find!
I have a 1980 Goldwing that was gifted to me, it has been sitting since 2009. I plan to get it running this spring. Thanks for providing some additional inspiration.
My first street-legal bike was the 1994 Honda Magna, VF750C. LOVED IT! since then, I have been loyal to the brand, and the V4 Motor. Now I am on the Honda CTX1300 and I have the 2014 CB1100 too! Love your channel! I have been watching since the beginning!
Thanks Chris
I loved my 1983 V45 Magna! I bought it in Johnstown PA and took it with me to Georgia while I was in the Army. Many great memories.
This is such a neat thing that you got the motorcycle that you learned to ride on. You will be able to get it running and it will be great. Thanks for sharing your adventures getting it and actually owning it now. Keep making your awesome videos. I love to watch them.
A follow up video would be cool when running and riding.
Yeah. Any update? Link?
I'm 5'11' my blood type is A positive , I'm 54 and my first bicycle ride was 1969 and my first motorcycle ride happened in 1976 .
I watch both of your channels mostly for the riding of different bikes , it brings back good memories .
Right now I'm on an 08 Areo 750 and after owning a 750 ACE as well I think what this 750 Aero is , is a 750 rebel but Honda didn't want to call it that ??? Not sure on that , but it rides like a big rebel .
A buddy of mine an 82 V45 and it was a sweet ride .
This is one of my favorite videos of yours and there isn't any riding !!!
It's like an old blind dog finding a new owner of the little boy that once petted him , and the little boy is now a man , and he has new eyes for the dog !
Imo this your best video I've seen ,...and I've seen many of them
I’m just started watching your channel a few months ago and love it. I have a 1979 KZ 1000 Kawasaki that I bought in 1980 and road it for many years, then I had a electrical issue and parked it, then I got married had a little girl and life went on. 35yrs. later and another kid (boy) I decided to get it out and get it running, well gas tank rusted and electrical problem so I took it to a bike mechanic and $1000.00 later and new tires I’m back riding. And please keep up with the scriptures. JMJ
Man I wish I rode. I drove a neighbor’s Honda 50 as a kid. Later I bought an 86 interceptor for 500 bucks but never got it running. I needed a Craig. But even though I don’t ride, I absolutely love these videos.
I learned on a 1972 Suzuki 750 Gt Lamans , which was a 3 cylinder two stroke, she was fast. Nice find on the magna and glad that you were reunited with the bike you learned on, wish my Suzuki was still a bike, I was storing it at buddies house and a tree fell on it , there was no saving her, I miss that bike, I called her old smokie, because the oil injectors were a little off,
Super cool! My first bike was a ‘83 Magna 750 that I restored a few years ago
Can't wait to see that Magna running. I bought an 84 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD this past spring, similar bike. The bike shop told me it wasn't worth fixing but I went ahead anyway. $800 later it runs great and I love it.
That's sweet that you found the bike you learned on! I hope you get it up and running again 👍
Holy shit, this actually made me so happy.
over the summer I rescued a 1984 Honda magna v45 vf750. I found it in a barn after sitting for more than 10 years with fresh gas and fluids it fired right up. my first motorcycle.
Our neighbor on Guam actually gave my dad a Magna when he moved off island to somewhere he couldn't take it because my dad had/has an old Triumph Trident and my dad tried to clean and retune the carbs and I guess destroyed the boots underneath and it'd never run again. So we ended up selling it for next to nothing to someone here in California after bringing it back stateside when we moved and I believe leaving it at my grandma's when we moved to Mississippi (gotta love the Air Force.) We had it about 3 years and I never heard it run. Fast forward about 20 years and I'd love to have one because those things with a good header sound AMAZING! They sound like a NASCAR engine if you have the right exhaust.. Those V4's are pretty amazing engines.. and being a Honda they are stupidly reliable and forgiving for a new rider.
Also love the commerical for tank straps. When clients mom gives you a motorcycle. !tank straps!
Second bike I ever owed was a ratted out V45 Magna. Bought it from an officer in while I was stationed in Groton CT. Rode it from Groton CT to Conway AR and back. Best ride to AR I ever had, my first cross country motorcycle trip. It was amazing. Still remember the Goldwing rider who waved at me as I went through the Smokies and the morning sun breaking through the trees. Rained on me for 2 days on the way back. Wrecked on the Washington bridge in NY. Bike was mangled but made it home. Left it parked across the street from the base with the keys in it, I didn't have stickers to get it on base anyway. It disappeared 2 days later. She was a fun ride.
Loved my Magna! Had the same model. The electrical harness caught fire while I was riding it. The grounds are crucial on the bike. Make sure they are clean and well connected. That one already fried one wire, so it’s already comprised. And come on! CHANGE THE TIRES
My father had a Honda magna just like it when I was growing up!!..he passed away when I was 10,,but I remember the sound lol!!really would love to ride motorcycles again started racing motocross at 4 an haven't had a bike besides my crf80f in bout 4-5years miss it so much blessings ur way from indiana love always bro
Ha, this is the first road bike I ever rode. Took my test on it in '86.. Nice way to get into bikes..
Took my test in 1980 on a 1971 suzuki T 250 street two stroke ! The cop that gave me the test tried buying my bike ! I still have the bike right now.
I ride an 84 magna VF700C, I have others but really like this bike. Good find my friend. Have the OE shop manual everything set to spec. Runs real smooth and it is very quick.
30 years ago my dad had a 1982 Honda like that, black tank that eventually rusted out from the inside due to sitting all winter in the garage.
Good call on taking it to Joe.😁 I graduated high school in 1984 and the Magna was a very popular bike back then. Definitely was on my wish list. Good luck I hope you get it going.😎✌
A V45 Magna was the bike I learned to ride on when I was 10. I wish I could find one again, but they're super hard to find now. They were crazy fast for what they were.
Mine is completely apart in my garage. Had mine since 1984. I am redoing mine. Kinda go seized a bit. First I will guarantee the reserve tank it bad. CLR it. also the electric fuel pump should be checked. Before you start it. My carbs where all seized.Also the shiftier arm i had to loosen thru the motor. I will beat the clutch is seized, I see Coda NFi i may need some advise with about rebuilding my cards. I will say just throwing gas in it might not work out well. The air filter is under the tank. There is an arm to hold the tank. The anti freeze is not bad and wont corrode the engine. Change the thermostat. Jusat a few things to think about before you get started trying to start it. Good Luck with her. Remember, in 1982 in a Motorcycle dealership,, This Bike was unmatched. Was totally different from anything. V65, and Saber was 1983. 1982 V45 was it.
I'm rolling on a 96 Magna with almost 32K miles. She's a bullet-proof beast!
Get a wiring diagram/schematic. If it is anything like my '82 Honda V45 Sabre, there's an inline fuse holder under the seat. The fuse would occasionally blow leaving me without any spark. You could turn it over 'til you were "blue-in-the-face" with no luck until the fuse was replaced.
I found your other channel. I had one of those. About going on 4 years ago. 750 Honda Magna. The stator fried all of my electrical in the charging system. When it did run, it was an amazing bike. I miss it. I got a new one coming. Way smaller but I don't need a big one. That was a very fun bike.
I got a friend's V65 Magna going for him when nobody else would work on it. Those carbs are a real bear to get off ( hardly no room). Plus like urs , I cleaned and lined the tank because it sat so long. Took a while to do all to get it going , but MAN, those Vs can fly. 110 in 3rd gear , and wasn't even trying. Those bikes are smooth and fast.
My first bike was an 83 Honda Sabre, basically the same bike but with all the fancy 80's electronics, digital everything. Is was an awesome bike
Love that ole bike. Had a kawi Vulcan 750 very similar design and it was a blast 👍
I cant wait to see it running. My first ride was a 1983 v45 magna. I still have it.
Wow that was the first bike I bought myself that I truly wanted. I wanted the v65 1100 but couldn't afford it and bought the v45 750 from a guy in Waco or san Antonio area. The right turn signal fell off on my ride home to Fort worth tx and killed the electronics it was a crazy ride for someone who had never been on anything bigger than a moped. So crazy that was your first ride too. I've been watching your videos lately fantasizing about moving up to where you are and coming to work for you. So random that I watched this video today and found out we had something so strange in common. Hahaha
I mess that bike. Fun times. Mine had a same problem with fire when I first bought it. Under the seat on the cluster of wire connectors. One was rubbing from the seat to the frame. Wires were burnt. Who knows on that one. Wow. Old times. Cool. I really hope you get her running. Love to see it. Take care.
Mate, that beast deserves a full resto. And never get rid of it. Life memories.
I already gave it away to a young man foe his first bike
If you had a V-45, what you REALLY wanted, a year or so later, was a V-65. I have an 84 V-65 Magna and an 85 V-65 Sabre that I bought new. I still ride both regularly.
It was a v65, the big brother. 1100 cc
That was my first bike. Loved it, got rid of it with 50,000 miles, still ran like a champ.
Would love to find me a V45 in this good of shape. I had one back in 82. Wife and kids came along and I sold it and have never been able to buy another one.
I used to have an 85 magna. Loved that bike
Very sweet bikes! I had the ‘86 and ‘87 700 and 750 Shadows. EXCELLENT Machines.
I just watched 5 hours straight your videos, I have to say your 1hell of a human being, God bless
The fact that he couldn't even give it away is kind of crazy!
I had a v30 many moons ago and that was one of the most comfortable well balanced all round motorbikes I ever experienced.
Looks great with the rectangle headlight and 80s styling.
The perfect combination of v4 torque handling and bulletproof honda reliability.
From what I remember it wasn't so bad on the fossil juice either.
I remember the super magna from 87 88 was the dream bike I never ended up getting.
An 883 evo harley came up with one owner in the hd dealership literally beside where I lived at the time for a deal I couldn't pass on.
Back then Harley's were so expensive and scarce to find at times.
I poured my time and finances into making a 1200 buell powered hotrod out of the totally stock sporty.. but otherwise I have a feeling the super magna or the v65 would be my first choice and probably still be living at my house today.
I have a literal soft spot in my heart for these beautiful machines and every time I see one I go through the internal dialogue that I end up having about how much better my life would be and imagining myself cruising around on one of these amazing machines
I had 2 of these from 1984- Don't be surprised to find out it's valvetrain is on recall. They had a problem with the 82-84 and a half valve seats from one factory being too soft and failing early. The issue was solved halfway through the 1984 production year. This bike has 2 inherent problems:
1. The starter motor is a constantly spinning type and wears out once a year
2. The plenum rusts out and there are no replacements.
I had the 1984 V45 700. Had the rectangular headlight. Probably the best bike I ever owned.
i owned this bike when i was in the Navy. put 65,000 mi on it. i actually toured on it. rode from San Diego to Vancouver; San Diego to Denver. Fun bike. Gas level indicator light will go out when sensor gums up. this happened twice while i owned it.
i used to HATE adjusting the valves, because you have to remove the radiator which means draining the coolant. Eventually i had engine cutting out and honda told me it was the transistor units that run the electronic ignition (located under the seat). Once i replaced the transistor units, it ran fine. I was able to save money by going to a salvage yard to get the parts.
Beautiful bike brings back lots of memories my neighbor had one I had the V-65!
I still own and ride a 86 V65 Magna. Owned a 83 V45 back in day. I also have a basicly mint Vetter Rooster fairing. It will be bad as hell once I find a headlight that isn't roached out. V65 has square headlight, want to go round to look better and put LEDs in.
My dad had a V45 when I was a kid, fond memories of riding with him.
I have honda magna v 45 1982. Nice bike. My love forever.
Cool video. Reminds me of the day 5 years ago that I rescued a 1979 sg850 that had been sitting in a garage for 25 years!
Wow did you get it running
@@BikesandBeards Yes been riding it for the last four years. Had the top end apart 4 times.ua-cam.com/video/4L7kFiMT1T0/v-deo.html
I wanna see more of this bike. Great story. Hope you get it running and cleaned up. 👍😎🇺🇸
No. I had the same bike and I wanted a V65 Magna. The 1100. At the time was the fastest production bike in the world. 125 mph quarter mile.
The 1100 turns boys into men. It was my first bike and i almost wish it wasn't lol
Tuco Ramirez Iv always wanted a V65 myself, I can still remember the tv commercial of it advertised back in the day, it was sooo badass !!!
never ending wheelies that smoked all the sport bikes who tried to hang ;)
I turned my V65 Sabre into a drag strip monster, locked rear suspension, lowered forks in tube ( a lot of work) some head flow work, tuned exhaust, re jetting and all of a sudden near 10 sec flat at 136 mph. But what was amazing was it’s 60 to 100 power, V4s really pull hard when pushed and lift the front wheel at the very end of first(65) and second gear. Without locking the rear the entire bike would leap off the ground at launch causing extreme unpredictable direction change, not something you would ever do twice.
I recently did something similar, my first bike 1986 Suzuki ls650, been sitting for several years and I’ve been trying to get it toad worthy again. Sure is a fun and frustrating experience. It has seemed like it’s always 1 step forward 2 steps back the whole time.
You mean you're going to get it "Toad" worthy? lol!! You Go, my friend, lol.
@@BobbyTucker fat fingers small phone keyboard. Haha.
Y'all are trying and doing a very good job keep the good work up don't stop thank you
Ah 1982...my first car was actually a 1982 Dodge Van. It had a 225/6. It went 0 to 60 in about 6.5 minutes... Just kindling it didn't go over 50, but it started every time in the dead of Colorado winter.
I would say the coil or coils(plural) I'm not sure if there are two or just one. Kawasaki on their Police units had 1 coil per 2 cylinders on the KZ 1000, but it had 4 cylinders. It'll be interesting to find out what the problem might be. Check the ground cable. It can look new and not properly function. Check also the kickstand switch if its equipped with one. If that's old and crumbled or dirty and shorting out, it won't fire up either. Provided it has one, sometimes even just taking it off and shining it up will make it get good ground and it should run. I dont know a whole lot about them, But try those first before going any farther on the repair. To be honest, that aint for sale, and it would be both fun and cost effective if you did a ground up restoration on it. So you little boy can ride it with pride as he grows up.
Father and son goals, what more can you ask for
Good video! Glad you found your first.
The commercial was fun.
Hope you get running better then ever.
I love free bikes 😃😃. It’s so much fun to make em run again.
Check the clutch switch and side stand switch.
RIP ears for headphone users. That air pump was lethal.
Dave Howard at least squirt some WD-40 on the pumpshaft!
Those are really Awesome bikes. I have a V65 magna 1100, Fastest bike I have ever rode. 0 to 60 in 4 seconds flat. I bought a battery and a new solenoid switch on ebay and one of them shorted out and burned the bike, but the motor is still good so I hope to get it fixed one day.
Good luck with it. I had a Suzuki Madura 1200 that had a similar look. What a fun bike!
sure hope you get her road ready its nice to rekindle fond memories my first ride was a honda SL70
Van Diesel. I love it. The name, sounds like it could be a 7.3 powerstroke...all of it.
The bike I learned to ride on was my dad's 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000. Seeing him and his son sitting on the bike together made me smile. Can't wait to hear this thing run.
It is a 7.3 power stroke
@@BikesandBeards That's what I thought. First time seeing one of those diesel econolines I was so thrown off. Haha.
Nice find. I am a Honda V4 fan from the day they hit the showroom floor. I would be happy to share knowledge with your mechanic if he needs any help. He can reach me thru our website www.billysoutback.com. We do Honda V4 carb rebuilds and carb kits as a side biz. I am not trying to drum up biz, we stay quite busy during riding season as is but I love the Magna in all 3 sizes and generations and if I can help keep one out of the junkyard I will consider it a successful day. That bike is absolutely a runner with a little effort. It is a freaking Honda. They will outlast cockroaches during the nuclear apocalypse.
Pull the seat and look for the hose running from the back of the carburetor plenum to a plastic tank (spooge tank, PCV system). Pull the hose and spray gasoline or just a propane torch unlit to crank and fire it off.
No spark... If it is one plug it is the wire/spark cap/spark plug. More common is no spark on both cylinders of one bank (frt or rr). Cause would be a bad coil or bad igniter module which can be swapped frt vs rr and if the problem swaps bingo! The spark boxes can be opened on many models. You will find cold solder joints where the wires connect to the ckt board. Resolder and the igniter will usually come back to life. Also clean and tight connections, the kill switch, maybe a pulse generator.
Very nice carb kits you got there.
Love the V4’s. My first gen interceptor 750 is a blast to ride.
If you are fan of V4 Honda you should know that early V4 were total disaster due to camshafts pitting, Honda improved it in 1986 and later models and definitely VFR series with gear driven camshafts are truly amazing and indestructible design. Every manufacturer makes mistakes even Honda and early V4 was just a perfect example of great design with a very poor execution.
Motocyklowy Wagabunda if you are curious to know.... I actually have 2 extra engines as I was concerned greatly about the issue when I bought mine. Found two parts bike and wanted to be prepared.
Cut to current times it’s determined that the problem is the rockers more than the cams though. The rockers are flash coated (like the shift forks are) and that made their surface harder than the cam this causing excessive wear to the cam and exposing the pitting in the cam cast.
Fortunately I have spares for years to come and if I have an issue with my current 30,000 mile engine, I have the other 5k and below engines as back up. Those in the know are prepared. Been there, done that, got the teeshirt.
@@AutoAli Mine 1984 Magna 700 had pretty bad pitting at 24 k, sold the bike and bought VFR 750 and put 30 k trouble free. Friend of mine, who was Honda mechanic for 35 years told me that he had to disassemble only one VFR engine due to poor machining.
My father has a 84 Honda v65 rides it all the time
that is great you got such a bike with a close sentiment to you!
That bike brings back memories. I learned how to ride on a 82 v45 magna that looked exactly like that same color and everything. Whatever you do don't cut the baffles out lol I put that bike through hell.
My 1st bike was an '82, as well. I had a KZ650 CSR. I PAID $500 for it, and it was my daily for 2 1/2 years. Aaahhh the memories!
A friend rides a Honda Magna and he loves it. It's a beast. Keeps up with us Harley Boys.
A properly running Magna should smoke most Harleys. This coming from a Harley rider.
Keeps up? He is holding back.
I have this exact bike and also happens to be my first bike. Owned since 1989! Cannot wait to see what you do with it!!
The fun one was the 1100. That is so cool to find that bike. The one for me was a 71 Yamaha S6. A 80cc street bike.
This dude and his mom are cool AF. They let you do all this.
Compression test, spark on plug, relay, fuel air mixture.
Wish I could find my first bike. When I was 19 I bought a brand new Yamaha XS1100 Special.. Black "candy" over gold metal flake. 1100 cc was INSANE then. One of the first bikes with a 'lean back' riding position. Loved it. Sold it to a guy who ripped me off. Alan Hughes was his name.
That is a nice bike, they were so popular back then. The super magna didn’t come out until 87.
I learned how to ride on the exact same type of bike wen I was 15 I traded a gocart for it got it running but the pull throttle cable broke on so I switched the pull cable with the push so you had to twist up to rev the engine 🤣🤣 I still video of it and everything wound up trading it for 5 more go carts 🤣🤣 wish I could get another bike but hard times and all love the channel keep up the hard work I wold love to come check y'all out some time
That feeling of getting something running after it’s been sitting 🔥
I rode an '84 V30 in college. Loved that bike! I'd love to see sport bike power in a lighter weight cruiser.!
I have a 1986 VF700C Magna I just bought last week. It’s my first bike and a blast to ride. Looking to buy another just to have lol
Please leave the g off of Cummins. Thanks.
I had a V65 Sabre. Man that Honda V4 is a beast. Sure wish I still had that bike.
Can’t wait to see a part 2 of this bike
Please Do more on this Magna!!! Love the vids God Bless!
Ohhhh you know I will
@@BikesandBeards Just picked up a(n) 83 v45 Magna same color with really low miles for an amazing price cannot be more happy with it for my first bike!