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Space's Hondus Magnus six years riding! |
 Last Updated August 28, 2007 |
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Defensive Tactics: My "Top Three"|
1. Ride with high beams on--all the time (both day and night) 2. Always have my thumb at the ready on my horn toggle when cars approach in any direction in adjacent lanes 3. Never lock even my rear brake--I pump front+rear brakes when needing to immediately stop (I disagree with the MSF training block, "locking rear brakes at 20 mph until stop"; pumping brakes has always kept me in control) |
War Stories and Bike Rallies (click below!)
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Allegiance
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Just became a member of this tough organization... To join, you have to buy the patch from "Hot Topic" then have it sewn on your jacket. Click on the patch for a close-up |
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In September of 99, I made the mistake of taking a ride on the back of my friend's Honda CBR600 crotchrocket. Since then, I made one more discovery in my life that I didn't know I had an interest in. I bought this beauty used (9900 miles on it) customized with saddle bags, paint job, and engine guards. I've been riding since September of 1999 but I can say that my enjoyment and knowledge of riding grows every day.  I find church to be THE critical staple of a healthy, prosperous life. Therefore, just as I must dress appropriately, I must also choose carefully my mode of travel. I highly recommend taking the Honda Magna 750 to church. It's conservative, quiet, and the colors don't clash with your Sunday best. |
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Adding teeth to da pipes
If so, I highly recommend following the instructions for the process called Stock Muffler "Fix" (courtesy of the official Magna riders website): NOTE: I only followed steps 1 and 2 and then threw the baffle and end plates away. I know it leaves gaping holes but I've grown comfortable with it--increases engine performance. It's been almost two years now and to this day, I've had no engine anomalies or complications. This is my testimony...
WARNING: The below guidance is only suggestive--not directive. I am not responsible for any damages, injuries, or complications resultant. |
>From: alfonso diaz [mailto:---] >Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2003 9:34 AM >Chuck, > >I just wanted to let you know I did what you did on my Magnas > exhaust (Steps 1&2 only) and it sounds awsome. I especially > like that it took me about an hour and it was free. I have > a 99 that I just bought this year. > >Thanks, > >AL Diaz >Member # 1289 >Magna Riders Association>From: Will Salberg [mailto:---] >Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 6:26 PM > >Hello Chuck, > > Well, after going through countless Dremel tungsten carbide bits, > I finally finished up the job on the pipes. Thanks for all of > your help and tips on this job. I am very satisfied with the way > the job finished up. I've found that the pipes actually sound > better than some aftermarket pipes on the market. > > Now onto the next project of removing all of the heat sink side > plates off of the engine and hitting them with a coat of black > engine paint then using some paint thinner to take the black > off of the tips of the heat sinks to give the engine that > blackened chrome look. I'm sure that once that is finished > I'll find another thing to do to it as my bike always seems > to be a work in progress, but I am sure you know how that > goes. Once again, thanks for your help. |
Tips'n'Tricks|
I bought my bike used. The previous owner had already put on
saddle bags and an engine guard. Later, I wanted cruising footpegs.
TWO PROBLEMS: #1: How to buffer the chrome footpeg clamp from rubbing against chrome of engine guard. #2: When fully extended, footpegs are angled toward the ground due to angle of engine guard. To keep the screw from moving, saturate the screw in "thread lock" black goo. For more help, visit your local hardware store. This will take about two hours but when you finish, the end result is a secure level, retractable footpeg (good to retract when you blanket your bike) and a smile on your face. |
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I learned the hard way at the 2001 Golden Aspen in Ruidoso, New Mexico, that
800 miles via poker runs and tours puts some serious strain on my back ... even with
cruiser pegs... so I needed a seat with some form of back support.
SISSY BAR: A little money will be wasted here. You need to buy a standard sissy bar kit separately (from anywhere) and you can't buy it without the included backrest. So what do you do with the backrest? I just put it on Ebay ... and it went. 
On your CORBIN SEAT the passenger seat is pretty high. Do you have a weight
shift problems with a passenger on board and did you have to change the location of the pegs?
A: Yes--a recent passenger just pointed out that the seat is higher than the OEM (original factory) seat. The plus is that the passenger said she can now see clear over my helmet to the road ahead. I noticed no weight shift difference and did not have to make any re-adjustments. |
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CAUTION: PROFESSIONAL RIDER ON OPEN COURSE WITH WACKO (and I can't stress that enough) SAN ANTONIO DRIVERS--DO NOT ALLOW "SOCCER-MOM-MINIVANS WITH THEIR GIRLIE LITTLE FLAT-SCREEN TV DISPLAYS ON THE CEILING" TO TRY THIS AT HOME. |
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Since I don't know my exact brand, here're the dimensions: "So which model is it? The 'Big Shot,' 'Alley Cat,' or 'Pop Top'?" you now ask. Well, I rule out Pop Top since it's too small. I also rule out Alley Cat because it looks like it's designed for the tri-headlight architecture. Therefore, I'm GUESSING Big Shot (don't sue me on it...) |
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No more having to remove the seat because you can perform three crucial operations, ad-hoc:
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Who says the middleweight champion of cruisers doesn't have the endurance of Goldwings?
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If there's anything you want a "nice piece of" in the Winter time, this should be second on your list. :-) |
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Ok--let's get to the topic that gets many of y'all's attention... LEATHER. I upgraded from saggy, crack-prone, genuine leather to this synthetic, polymer imitation leather look. Why would I do such a sacreligious thing?
I've read a lot of good things about
the LEATHERLYKE SADDLEBAGS except that they can fade really bad, but that could be from
improper care. Any problems with yours fading, ripping, cracking etc...?
A: It's been over a year now I've had the saddlebags and they still "look like day-1" and work just fine. I take no special care of them other than wiping them down when they get muddy from a rainy ride and use WD-40 on the locks, once and a while. I think the secret is that I don't let the sun get to them. Every day I go to work, I cover the bike--rain (for obvious reasons) or shine (to prevent seat leather drying, paint fading). Therefore, I don't know if the saddlebags deteriorate over time but I do know covering them daily keeps them looking like new. |
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If men can enjoy beer--why not motorcycles? I was surprised how much smoother my bike ran
after changing my oil for a tall, cool Budweiser... but I found it much less responsive...
Just kidding. But wanna be smooth, nonetheless? Turns out a beer can has the exact same diameter as a genuine Honda Magna oil filter. After your next oil change, cut the back of the beer can (without popping the top!) and simply sheath your filter. It'll stay! The pictures tell the story... but the critical question remains: Can a Harley enjoy an adult beverage like the great Hondus Magnus? ...Ask yourself that. |
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Looking ahead ... with a visor |
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The solution is to visit your local motorcycle dealer and ask for an elbow nozzle. Be sure the nozzle you order is compatible with your tire! The nozzle, itself, is $8.00 If you're not mechanically experienced, let the pro's handle this. This nozzle must be installed from the inside where the appropriate counterweight must be added to the opposite side of the tire. So the tire will have to be deflated, first |
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Hand Gestures you Give to Drivers
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Generic Q & A
Q: Have you found on your bike a desire for a sixth gear at
highway speeds? Some links I've read said the whine at that RPM is irritating.
Specs
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Model: 1997 VF750C Engine Type: 748cc liquid-cooled 90° V-4 Bore and Stroke: 70mm x 48.6mm Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 Valve Train: DOHC; 4 valves per cylinder 
Carburetion: Four 34mm CV Ignition: Solid-state digital Transmission: 5-speed Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain Front Suspension: 41mm cartridge fork; 5.9 inches travel Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustability; 3.9 inches travel Front Brake: Single disc with twin-piston caliper Rear Brake: Drum Front Tire: 120/80-17 tubeless Rear Tire: 150/80-15 tubeless Wheelbase: 65.0 inches Seat Height: 28.0 inches Dry Weight: 504.8 pounds Fuel Capacity: 3.6 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve Colors:  Black
 Black/Pearl Light Orange
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