Hi. Just got my Magna 750

[gohjohan]

Originally posted by Night_Hawk@Sep 20 2006, 02:50 PM

Wow.That is seriously low. I have been hearing a 750CC Cruiser able to clock 25km for every Little on normal Road and even better on the NSHW?

If you are referring to my 750cc, I think they are using different engines. I also found out that it's down to 21km/litre for city riding, but that's ok, 'cos it still within my expected mileage.

 

I remember the Magna 750 has a tachometer and the Shadow 750 doesn't. I think the reason is the Shadow has a flat torque and the Magna doesn't, so you can push it beyond 200 km/h on the Magna but for me it's still 150 km/h.

[glennlee79]

Originally posted by One Headlight@Sep 18 2006, 08:03 AM

Just an update, guys.

 

After almost a month of stormy weather (especially on weekends!)

I was able to bring the bike out for a long test run to see if there was any

improvement on the fuel consumption after rejetting.

 

Well, its doing 15 kms per liter now in wide open road

but still a terrible 11 kms./liter in city and traffic.

 

I also noticed some muffled backfire when i deaccelerate.

Thats not right is it?

Any advice guys?

 

Thanks in advance.

Bro that's very very low, My magna is able to get ard 16 to 17km/l for city and more than 18km/l for highway riding. I think ur tuning is still not rite yet, i still feel best with orginal jet kit and setting.

[One Headlight]

I guess it does need more tuning. I always thought that being a V4 was the reason

why its guzzling so much petrol. I guess im wrong.

[One Headlight]

Hi. Just got back from the bike shop where i had my carbs opened again

to see if i could get it running better.

 

We finally sorted the problem which was twofold.

 

1. The 4 pilot jets each had different sizes! What a bummer!!

No wonder when we took out the sparkplugs, 3 were rich mix and 1 was lean mix!

 

2. The butterfly valve on carb 1 was bent. That's why it would'nt close.

No wonder synchronizing the carbs was not only nightmare,

it was next to impossible!

 

So after 5 hours in the shop, we finally got it running better.

Im going up north again for another trip. It's about 500 kms.

I should know if my fuel has improved.

 

Cheers.

[One Headlight]

Whooopeee!!!

 

I hit 21 kms per liter today.

 

 

 

 

(Maybe now i can sleep better.)

[One Headlight]

All things must pass.

 

I sold my Magna today.

 

Thanks for all the help and info.

Im moving to the Naked Bike forum.

Just got myself an X-11 Naked Blackbird.

 

Cheers and ride safe everyone.

[Throttle]

Originally posted by william_liu@Jun 21 2006, 07:24 PM

Another nice bike which have been discontinued is the Pacific Coast 800... sigh.

I've owned both the Magna750 and the PC800T....both discontinued....both excellent bikes

[Throttle]

Goodluck One headlight , to your new adventures with the X11.

[One Headlight]

It lasted just 7 days.

I bought my Magna back!

 

I really miss my cruiser.

The blackbird was big, fast and very heavy.

A great bike if I was 30 years old.

 

Looking forward to more rides.

[dreamwalk]

wow you got yot same bike bet? bet the other party was touched by your devoted love for your magna.

[gohjohan]

I hope you didn't lose much from buying back your bike

[One Headlight]

Originally posted by dreamwalk@Nov 1 2006, 12:45 AM

wow you got yot same bike bet? bet the other party was touched by your devoted love for your magna.

He's a ride buddy from another club so we know each other.

We just swapped bikes. But i couldn't handle the weight and height

of the X-11. So i asked him if it was ok to get my Magna back.

He said it was ok.

 

They say, you'll never know how much you love something until you lose it.

I really missed my Magna. The weight and height are absolutely perfect for me.

Im glad its back.

 

[One Headlight]

Originally posted by gohjohan@Nov 1 2006, 11:24 AM

I hope you didn't lose much from buying back your bike

Some cash but he'll pay me back when he sells his X-11.

I just wanted my Magna back.

 

I did repaint his front fender but im not charging him for that.

[gohjohan]

Originally posted by One Headlight@Nov 1 2006, 01:33 PM

Some cash but he'll pay me back when he sells his X-11.

I just wanted my Magna back.

 

I did repaint his front fender but im not charging him for that.

That's very nice. I'm glad you found what you've been looking for

[One Headlight]

Originally posted by gohjohan@Nov 1 2006, 01:58 PM

That's very nice. I'm glad you found what you've been looking for

 

Thanks bro.

I sleep better now than i did seven days ago.

[sambora67]

hey hi,

 

riding a honda ace1100v2 currently. the magna seems like a nice bike. how is the performance as a cruiser?? some food for thoughts?? :cheer:

[One Headlight]

Hi and welcome.

 

A shadow ACE 1100 V twin is a great bike.

If ever i was to upgrade (again?) that would be the bike i want to have.

 

The Magna's a great middleweight cruiser bike.

Its got a detuned V4 powerplant derieved from the 750cc VFR Interceptor.

Fast, lots of torque and a bulletproof engine that requires minimum maintenance.

 

For my weight and height, my Magna is perfect.

[One Headlight]

Hi guys.

 

Just got back from a 500 kms ride to the north.

The place is Baguio and its in the Mountain Province in the island of Luzon.

The temperature is cool 24 degrees in the daytime and a nippy 12 degrees at night.

 

I brought along my Magna and got a realistic 19 kms/liter with her.

 

Cheers.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/jim3553/Baguio%20Part%20II/IMG_0698.jpg

[One Headlight]

Did a slight upgrade on the bike.

Saw this on the internet and i thought that would look good.

Its a mini rack that replaces the backrider seat.

Had it fabricated here based on a picture i downloaded on the net.

 

Hope you like it.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/jim3553/Watchamakulit%20Pixs/Photo-00032.jpg

 

Here's a look from another angle.

[maniahk]

nice.. haha.. but u wun get to pillion w ur new rack? hee

[One Headlight]

Yup but she just sits closer to me now. Hahahaha....

[maniahk]

WAHAHA dats evil.. haha

i got a rack too on my dragstar.. but its behind my pillion back rest la.. hee..

[One Headlight]

I was thinking of that option too but deciided with the mini rack

behind the drivers seat for obvious reasons. Hahahaha....

[maniahk]

wahaha..

a beer for u!

[One Headlight]

... and to you too.

 

 

Cheers.