I'd like to introduce someone to you all...

Blind_Io · March 14th, 2008, 03:06 AM

My new ride:

Sorry for the low-quality. I made it home to my carport just minutes ahead of a storm.

She's a 1994 Honda Magna 750cc V4. She's currently sporting her OEM seat, sissy bar (backrest) luggage rack, windscreen and customized pipe baffles. The pipes make her a little louder, but not the deafening thunder of straight pipes.

The bike also came with a big square luggage that fits over the sissy bar and rests on the luggage rack. It's about the size of a carry-on roller bag. I also got a custom seat as part of the deal, but it's not on right now.

In the next few days I plan to remove the windscreen. I will reinstall it for long rides, but for around town it just gets in the way and I don't like the look of it; also, it disrupts the airflow into my helmet vent so my visor fogs up. I will also install the custom seat to see if I like it any more than this one.

Total price: $3000. Frankly, I think it's a steal.

If anyone in the Bay Area is interested in my '82 Magna (also a 750cc V4 - and actually more nimble than my new bike), I have put a bunch of work into her over the last few months. I'm asking $1,700 but we can talk about a FinalGear discount images/smilies/cool.gif

- I'll knock a couple hundred off the price.

IceBone · March 14th, 2008, 03:11 AM

Beautiful!

thedguy · March 14th, 2008, 03:17 AM

I want sound clips... HQ ones!

IceBone · March 14th, 2008, 03:19 AM

And photos! images/smilies/tongue.gif

Blind_Io · March 14th, 2008, 03:20 AM

I don't really have a way to record sound clips. The pipes have a nice resonance, not too harsh like a straight pipe but not as whisper-quiet as factory. It's the perfect balance.

When I was splitting on the way home I noticed cars heard me coming and gave me a bit of space. Only one dipshit "rollin' on dubs" tried to crowd me out. I think it's nice that they are not deafening - if you think straight pipes are annoying, try sitting on top of them for an hour.

As soon as I get a nice sunny day I will take the bike over to the Marina and shoot some photos.

KaJuN · March 14th, 2008, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

I made it home to my carport just minutes ahead of a storm.

Sounds like my first ever motorcycle ride when I finally got mine going. Nice looking bike and it sounds like you got a heck of a deal on it. I take it things with the yellow and black Magna didn't pan out? I'm so ready for good riding weather here. I even got my hair cut shorter in preparation of wearing a helmet all the time. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Blind_Io · March 14th, 2008, 05:13 AM

Yeah, the black and yellow didn't pan out. The guy said he needed to take it back to the shop because they screwed up the tuning. That was last week and I never heard back from him - even after I emailed him the other day asking for an update.

The yellow bike was a good deal because it was such low miles, but I don't have the money to equip it with all the kit that this bike came with. There's probably $1,000 worth of extras on the one I bought.

BlaRo · March 14th, 2008, 05:21 AM

Sweet new ride!

Now go build it into a bobber and be truly special. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

http://www.homemadehonda.com/media/photos/DuaneShadowLG.jpg

http://www.homemadehonda.com/media/photos/DuaneMagnaLG.jpg

Blind_Io · March 14th, 2008, 06:50 AM

While I like the Bobbers, I'm not sure I would have one. I much prefer the classic look of something like an Indian Chief or the Honda Shadow Aero.

TomCat · March 14th, 2008, 06:56 AM

Nice bike!

I want a motorcycle, but I'd like one that is more or less a street legal dirtbike. I see them roaming around now and then.

Shawn · March 14th, 2008, 08:33 AM

Sweet looking bike Blind!

I wish it wasn't so hard to get licensed for a motorcycle up here... every year around this time I start thinking how awesome it would be to have a bike for cruising.

Bugatti's Aftershave · March 14th, 2008, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomCat

Nice bike!

I want a motorcycle, but I'd like one that is more or less a street legal dirtbike. I see them roaming around now and then.

Yeah I am actually giving serious consideration to buying one too. You can get a dirtbike and convert, or you can just get a dualsport and forgo the conversion. I don't know how much it costs, though...

Shawn · March 14th, 2008, 08:40 AM

^ Are you licensed in BC for a bike? I don't know anyone who has a bike and is willing to ride around with me until I clear the graduated license bullshit program.

Bugatti's Aftershave · March 14th, 2008, 08:58 AM

^ No actually I'm not; I haven't looked into the program yet. Is it really that difficult?

Shawn · March 14th, 2008, 09:00 AM

^ I don't remember the details as I was looking into this a few years ago. But I remember there was something which kept me from going, something which somehow needed a lot of time and effort from a friend who knows how to ride and has a license.

jeffy777 · March 14th, 2008, 03:25 PM

Very nice Blind! I'm pleased to see that it's not a Harley images/smilies/smile.gif

Blind_Io · March 14th, 2008, 04:58 PM

I was on my way back from looking at another Magna and I saw a bike on the side of the road for sale. Turns out it was a Sportster of about this vintage - the guy wanted $8,700 for it.

YeahNO.

March 14th, 2008, 03:06 AM	#1
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 07:57 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 27 Posts: 8,919 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 113	I'd like to introduce someone to you all... My new ride: Sorry for the low-quality. I made it home to my carport just minutes ahead of a storm. She's a 1994 Honda Magna 750cc V4. She's currently sporting her OEM seat, sissy bar (backrest) luggage rack, windscreen and customized pipe baffles. The pipes make her a little louder, but not the deafening thunder of straight pipes. The bike also came with a big square luggage that fits over the sissy bar and rests on the luggage rack. It's about the size of a carry-on roller bag. I also got a custom seat as part of the deal, but it's not on right now. In the next few days I plan to remove the windscreen. I will reinstall it for long rides, but for around town it just gets in the way and I don't like the look of it; also, it disrupts the airflow into my helmet vent so my visor fogs up. I will also install the custom seat to see if I like it any more than this one. Total price: $3000. Frankly, I think it's a steal. If anyone in the Bay Area is interested in my '82 Magna (also a 750cc V4 - and actually more nimble than my new bike), I have put a bunch of work into her over the last few months. I'm asking $1,700 but we can talk about a FinalGear discount - I'll knock a couple hundred off the price. __________________ Life is like riding, you have to keep your balance to keep moving. Deacon of Dirt, Head of North American Anti-Environmental Inquisition (Left Coast Division). founder of The Church of Gear's Two Wheeled Sect. Zombie Slayer, Extraordinaire. Reasonable rates, inquire within. Last edited by Blind_Io; March 14th, 2008 at 03:12 AM..

March 14th, 2008, 03:11 AM	#2
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March 14th, 2008, 03:19 AM	#4
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March 14th, 2008, 03:20 AM	#5
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 07:57 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 27 Posts: 8,919 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 113	I don't really have a way to record sound clips. The pipes have a nice resonance, not too harsh like a straight pipe but not as whisper-quiet as factory. It's the perfect balance. When I was splitting on the way home I noticed cars heard me coming and gave me a bit of space. Only one dipshit "rollin' on dubs" tried to crowd me out. I think it's nice that they are not deafening - if you think straight pipes are annoying, try sitting on top of them for an hour. As soon as I get a nice sunny day I will take the bike over to the Marina and shoot some photos. __________________ Life is like riding, you have to keep your balance to keep moving. Deacon of Dirt, Head of North American Anti-Environmental Inquisition (Left Coast Division). founder of The Church of Gear's Two Wheeled Sect. Zombie Slayer, Extraordinaire. Reasonable rates, inquire within.

March 14th, 2008, 05:13 AM	#7
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 07:57 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 27 Posts: 8,919 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 113	Yeah, the black and yellow didn't pan out. The guy said he needed to take it back to the shop because they screwed up the tuning. That was last week and I never heard back from him - even after I emailed him the other day asking for an update. The yellow bike was a good deal because it was such low miles, but I don't have the money to equip it with all the kit that this bike came with. There's probably $1,000 worth of extras on the one I bought. __________________ Life is like riding, you have to keep your balance to keep moving. Deacon of Dirt, Head of North American Anti-Environmental Inquisition (Left Coast Division). founder of The Church of Gear's Two Wheeled Sect. Zombie Slayer, Extraordinaire. Reasonable rates, inquire within.

March 14th, 2008, 03:17 AM	#3
thedguy ^ will bore you to death Joined: Jun 18th, 2004 Last Online: 07:19 PM Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 5,773 Car: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Rep Power: 71	I want sound clips... HQ ones!

March 14th, 2008, 06:50 AM	#9
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 07:57 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 27 Posts: 8,919 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 113	While I like the Bobbers, I'm not sure I would have one. I much prefer the classic look of something like an Indian Chief or the Honda Shadow Aero. __________________ Life is like riding, you have to keep your balance to keep moving. Deacon of Dirt, Head of North American Anti-Environmental Inquisition (Left Coast Division). founder of The Church of Gear's Two Wheeled Sect. Zombie Slayer, Extraordinaire. Reasonable rates, inquire within.

March 14th, 2008, 06:56 AM	#10
TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 01:48 PM Location: Chandler, Arizona Age: 24 Posts: 3,314 Car: 2004 Chrysler PT Turbo; 1985 Toyota 4Runner Rep Power: 40	Nice bike! I want a motorcycle, but I'd like one that is more or less a street legal dirtbike. I see them roaming around now and then. __________________ When in doubt, throttle out.

March 14th, 2008, 08:33 AM	#11
Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 04:09 PM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,325 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 86	Sweet looking bike Blind! I wish it wasn't so hard to get licensed for a motorcycle up here... every year around this time I start thinking how awesome it would be to have a bike for cruising.

March 14th, 2008, 08:40 AM	#13
Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 04:09 PM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,325 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 86	^ Are you licensed in BC for a bike? I don't know anyone who has a bike and is willing to ride around with me until I clear the graduated license bullshit program.

March 14th, 2008, 08:58 AM	#14
Bugatti's Aftershave Joined: Dec 28th, 2007 Last Online: 09:24 PM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 235 Car: 2005 MB C240 4matic, 1977 Yam XT500 Rep Power: 16	^ No actually I'm not; I haven't looked into the program yet. Is it really that difficult?

March 14th, 2008, 09:00 AM	#15
Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 04:09 PM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,325 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 86	^ I don't remember the details as I was looking into this a few years ago. But I remember there was something which kept me from going, something which somehow needed a lot of time and effort from a friend who knows how to ride and has a license.

March 14th, 2008, 03:25 PM	#16
jeffy777 Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: 06:41 PM Location: US Age: 27 Posts: 5,633 Car: '04 Toyota Sienna, crippled people like vans.... Rep Power: 51	Very nice Blind! I'm pleased to see that it's not a Harley __________________ A man named Jeffy once said, "If laziness is craziness, then I've lost my marbles...and I don't feel like trying to find them."

March 14th, 2008, 04:58 PM	#17
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 07:57 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 27 Posts: 8,919 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 113	I was on my way back from looking at another Magna and I saw a bike on the side of the road for sale. Turns out it was a Sportster of about this vintage - the guy wanted $8,700 for it. YeahNO. __________________ Life is like riding, you have to keep your balance to keep moving. Deacon of Dirt, Head of North American Anti-Environmental Inquisition (Left Coast Division). founder of The Church of Gear's Two Wheeled Sect. Zombie Slayer, Extraordinaire. Reasonable rates, inquire within.

March 14th, 2008, 11:47 PM	#18
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 07:57 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 27 Posts: 8,919 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 113