BRING BACK THE MAGNA VF800 FUEL INJECTION, 3 DISC BRAKES, AT LEAST A 4 GALLON TANK FOR TOURING OR AGGRESSIVELY RIDING. MINIMUM 100 HP!!! Yeah bring back the MAGNA

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Love the enthusiasm! Very much agree on 100HP+. It has to stay true to the muscle theme. Thanks for watching!

@dco956

Жыл бұрын

Yeah...I own a gen 3.... great bike...but a 1000 w 3disk would b awesome

@jameswaterhouse-brown6646

4 ай бұрын

Hell yes!

As a fellow Magna lover and enthusiast (Ive had three so far), If they brought back the Magna and stayed true to it, I would be the first in line to preorder it.

Every properly good bike has to have a good gimmick and a V4 Harley clone/beater is a properly good gimmick. Especially because those 80s/90s carb V4 750 engines were so great.

I have the first-generation 1983 vf750c that bike flies like you said and as old as it is people still love the look. Enjoy your bike man.

@chasingredlineofficial

9 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Thanks for watching!

My first bike was a 99 magna. I still have it and I love riding it

@chasingredlineofficial

18 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing! What was your experience with it as a first bike?

If they brought it back its all about price point. I think if they made a very competititve cruiser the millenial generation and the older guys would love it

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

I agree there. Has to undercut what HD and Indian are doing significantly and appeal to a younger generation. I feel this is what they are trying to do with the Rebel 1100 but I'm not sure it has the same soul behind it or not. Thanks for watching!

@bobungvary8121

11 ай бұрын

Yeah. I'm one of those older guys. Due to my health, the VTX 1800 was too big for me.

Great looking bike! So cool that you've kept it all these years. I always wish I would have kept my first bike. (1985 Honda Rebel.) I always liked the look of the Magna. Interesting video. Thanks.

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Yeah, it is worth more to me than I'd ever get out of it and it continues to run like day I bought it. I bet that Honda Rebel was a great first bike! Thanks for watching and commenting.

Beautiful bike! A yellow Magna is definitely on my wish list!

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Honestly bringing the magna back would be insane sales. 2 Biggest reasons why people are scared/nervous to own them now are age and 4 carbs. With the rebel 1100 proves they still have a market for sporty cruisers. They should do away with the fury, rebel 300s. Also bring back 1100 shadows

Just got an 83 Magna I've got to put together, but V4s are the bees knees, definitely need to bring em back

I have exactly the same bike as you have, a 1996 Magna yellow, same Corbin seat without the yellow fire. It was also my 1st bike. I got a good deal on it with a 19k miles...with just a small cosmetic on the tank,.... telling you...I was kind of scared at first..but I got used to the power....It's a fun bike !!....might not be for beginner, but just need to be gentle on the throttle....which I find it hard..Lol.... I love this bike ! I have not done anything yet, but I am planning to re-jetting the carb and change the exhaust/air filter....you got a cool Magna ! Thanks

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! The bike is versatile so you can really turn it into whatever you want. I had a Mustang seat when I was using it to tour but sold that a couple years ago. The Mustang was a better option for that and could take a passenger more effectively. The Corbin is perfect for my current use of the bike. Believe it or not, I've had it redone once by Corbin after years of wear. So if you find that you ever wear yours out, you can send it in and they will completely recover it for you and send it back for cheaper than it would take you to buy a new seat. It will be like new when you get it back. Enjoy and thanks for watching!

The Magna had a sibling bike, the Interceptor, which also had a V4. I'd love to see that come back. Particularly the 1100cc variant.

I really like the mods you made on your Honda, especially moving the controls forward. I am tall at 6' 5" and I tip the scales at somewhere between 270 and 280lbs now. I am also 67 years old. I would love to get a lighter bike for running close to home or commuting to work. The Victory Vision is great for longer rides, but cumbersome for a lot of stop and go. I have a 32 inseam and Mid controls are really not far enough out for me. I am considering an adventure style either Mid Range like the MG V85TT or a Super Tenere. Both would be quite a bit lighter and could double as a Touring bike. We have a lot of dirt and gravel in SD and while I have ridden it on the Vision, it is a bit dicey. I also need to consider whether I can handle a second motorcycle space wise since my wife has a Trike and both her bike and mine together doesn't leave much space. From what I can see your Magna could be a contender if modified like yours.

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vincent. The adventure bike category would probably be clutch in those gravel conditions. Definitely a different seating position than the Magna though. Putting the forward controls on it makes for a comfortable ride. Hard to beat the price tag on a Magna though for what you get. I see one out in St Charles on CraigsList right now for $2k with windshield and two-up Corbin seat and stock everything else. Stock pipes can be pretty quiet so would check your second touring bike if you wanted it to. If you want to cover distance, I'd recommend the seat mustang sells with it. I think some of my photos in the video have that seat on it. I used to fit my car and the magna in a single car garage so it can hug a wall pretty well if you need it to. The only downside for touring is no 6th gear. Let me know what you decide to do!

I had a 97 magna. It's my very favorite. Of all bikes.

@chasingredlineofficial

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in! I can't get myself to part with it. Would you consider getting one if they released an updated version?

Love my magna, and it gets red lined now and then, and that's the sweet bit. Still performs well at low revs, but the sound at high revs is pure honey.

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! What year do you have?

@juzzlookin

Жыл бұрын

@@chasingredlineofficial '97

I have owned two MAGNAS, Want a highway cruiser for a long ride. This bike will do it easy.

@chasingredlineofficial

13 күн бұрын

For sure! I've done many trips on this bike. Although, I had a windshield and Mustang seat on it at the time. Chewing up miles is no problem for this bike.

Beautiful bike. In 25 yrs, you will dream of having one again.

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry! My heart can't part with it at this point. :)

I still have my 1996 Honda VF 750c Magna, bright red. It is absolutely stock but I would like to swap the exhuasts. The mid-foot controls do benefit the handling, especially through the twisty country English B-Roads. The choke is automatic, unless you've wound the friction ring on the reverse in or out, so, start up and ride is possible and indeed desired, leaving it ticking over for minutes at a time every time you start it isn't going to help the top end. Of course the Yamaha V-Max was available at the same time as the Magna BUT it never handled as well as the Magna, brilliant in a straight line, so ideal for the States.

I’d love one. So cool.

@chasingredlineofficial

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Still have a 94 3rd gen. Awesome bike! Would buy if Honda came out with a new one that stays true to the spirit of the original. 👍🏼

@chasingredlineofficial

6 ай бұрын

Love it!

Great bike. Still own my first love, ‘94 red Magna but stript it like a bobber.

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Awesome man. You should post some footage of that bobber magna!

I agree. I'd buy it. I have a 2016 Victory Magnum and a 2012 Honda goldwing. My Magnum is a blast buy my goldwing absolutely gets it.

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

I bet! The power those Goldwings put out is pretty crazy.

Hello there I too have one just like it with about 40 k on it runs good ...i also had a cm 450 custom before i picked the Magna up ..In my opinion Hondas are the best bikes out there my next one is going to be a Goldwing ,,,nice video i enjoyed it

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel! Love the magna. My dad had a 2001 Goldwing and rode that thing until about 2 years ago. Many fond memories riding next to a Honda Goldwing. That six cylinder engine is a monster on the highway!

I would buy it and probably a couple of them to stock up on them I love them that much.....

@chasingredlineofficial

6 ай бұрын

Awesome! What do you ride now?

Buell is bringing back a muscle bike. V65 is what we need

@chasingredlineofficial

3 ай бұрын

I love the idea of the Buell Super Cruiser. I hope we see it come to fruition and that it doesn't only achieve boutique status. Being a liquid cooled v-twin is great but will also have a very different power delivery than a v4. I state that without having had the opportunity to ride it naturally. Either way, I wish Buell the best and love that they are giving this thing another try.

8:50 I know it's not the same engine design, but I think the Rebel 1100 fills the role of the Magna today. If you want a 750 cruiser, then you have the Shadow Phantom.

@chasingredlineofficial

9 ай бұрын

Hey there, I think you make a good case for the Rebel 1100. The Shadow Phantom 750 doesn't capture the same spirit given the v-twin design. Brings up a good question though... would the Rebel 1100 have been accepted by the masses into the lineage of the Magna name if they had called it the 2023 Magna 1100. Same bike, different name. Interesting to think about.

I had a yellow Magna as well. Really loved that bike. Didn't care for the air filter placement.

@chasingredlineofficial

4 ай бұрын

That makes sense. I'll likely do an air filter replacement video in the spring so you might find that entertaining. :) Thanks for watching!

My 95 Magna is Black and Teal. Its currently in the cycle shop for a part throttle miss. When it was running good and not popping and smelling like gas it was great!

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Ha! Hopefully you get it back from the shop and it runs like a dream!

@wherethereisfaith

4 ай бұрын

Well, I ended up figuring the problem out. It was a bad suppressor cap on cylinder 4. Now it has a hesitation at 6500 rpm, like a "flat spot". Its better than a missing cylinder though. I can live with it fine. @@chasingredlineofficial

@chasingredlineofficial

4 ай бұрын

@@wherethereisfaith I'm glad you were able to sort something out! Once you pass that 6500 flat spot, does it take off after 7+? I've seen some dyno graphs that might support that as a fairly common attribute depending on how severe it is. Although many of them might suggest that slight drop would exist somewhere between 5000 and 6000. Glad you got it to a place you can ride!

@wherethereisfaith

4 ай бұрын

Hello, Yeah, you only really notice it if you blip the throttle at about 65 to 70 mph. I'll have to check and see what the tachometer is showing at that speed to know for sure. I thought it was just the dynajet kit that was installed on it. the fuel needles were tweaked to fix the "bogg" at a lower rpm so yes, its probably characteristic. Once it gets past the flat spot it seems to open right up. @@chasingredlineofficial

@chasingredlineofficial

4 ай бұрын

@@wherethereisfaith My guess is you are probably sitting right at about 5000-5500 rpm at 65-70mph.

I've always liked them. They are just cool. v4 honda in a cruiser.

I couldn't imagine it being hard, they could parts bin the whole bike

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Ha you aren't wrong!

have two v30's now getting back to riding would buy a new magna if they came back forsure and think many more would

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for jumping in! Would be very interesting to see what Honda released as a modern Magna.

My first bike was the 1982 Magna 750. that came with the shaft drive. yours probably is a chain drive. It would be nice for Honda to bring it back with the shaft drive.

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Hello! Yep, you are right. The 3rd gen Magna is chain driven. I've always been a fan of shaft drive!

Do you have any clips with another mike? I don't know what a Magna is like irl but in this clip I don't hear the great sound discussed.

@chasingredlineofficial

2 ай бұрын

Hey there, thanks for the comment. Interestingly enough, the sound clip in my video intro is from the Magna. There are no baffles on those pipes so it definitely is not a stock Magna sound. I'm planning to do more videos on the Magna this season so stay tuned!

Yes. They should bring it back. Motorcycle sales are increasing every year after the Covid period. Until people get to realize what they really want & kinda "settle down" in their choices, Honda should grab the chance to board the "retro craze" train & bring back the Magna with EFI & not many electronics (ABS only is enough, no TC, no modes, no bs like that). Pure engine fun.

@chasingredlineofficial

3 ай бұрын

Heck yeah man. I think there is a lot of value in getting back to the basics. Would bring the cost down too!

I adore my 86 v45. Its a keeper. Ill never give it up! 13k mi on the clock. Need to add the dave dodge oil mod. But I keep it above 3000. Its a ton of fun to ride, the acceleration is estatic! Decently comfortable, suprisingly nimble. Mileage isn't too good for long trips with the tank size. (46mpg avg) but you dont get a magna for the mpg! Im not much of a fan with the 3rd generation. Dropping the overdrive gear I felt was a mistake. I don't think I would purchase a new magna however. Im not too much of a fan of black box ecu programming. Would rather have open source tech. Though i would be glad to have a future source of new motors to retrofit once parts become rare for these bikes. Thanks to this bike. Im hunting down a Honda Sabre v65. I honestly didnt know these bikes existed until I ran into one at a car lot. God bless the man that decided to shove a sport bike motor in a cruiser.

@chasingredlineofficial

8 ай бұрын

Hey there! Glad you are loving your v45. The bike has character and can serve you for many years. I'll admit that there have been many times that I wish there was a 6th gear on the 3rd gen. Typically when I'm riding 70+ mph on the highway for 4+ hours. That is when you really wish you had it. But, I don't ride it distance as much as I used to. That is where the Victory comes in! Safe riding!

@WolfBiteTactical

3 ай бұрын

Nice low milage piece.

o hell ya they should

I’m fixing a 1987 700cc Honda magna I wanted something comfortable but I always wanted to be able to chase down and give sport bikes the finger

I have a 95 VF750C with only 22000 miles on it. The only thing I don't like about it is the rear drum brake. Honda should have put discs on the rear. I have a forward control kit on mine too which makes for a comfortable ride, windshield and saddlebags. With the great gas mileage it gets, 50 mpg, it's my daily commute to work. I do wish it had a bigger gas tank too.

@chasingredlineofficial

11 ай бұрын

I do agree that the drum break would not have been a design choice I'd have made. Great daily commute bike! I do appreciate the reserve on the tank which I've tapped into several times. 95 was a good year!

@roberthollenbeck6481

8 ай бұрын

I bought a 1999 magna and had a carb rebuild done because one of the carb floats was cracked, man the bike now rides like a Swiss watch! I would like a slightly larger tank as well, the milage on mine is about 43 mpg! On top end with the carb build, I get slightly over 125 mph! Man it gets there fast when rpm's above 7K! I paid $3600, with 8600 miles and $750 for the carb rebuild! I love this bike! I run 89 octane and full synthetic in mine, with a K&N filter!

@chasingredlineofficial

8 ай бұрын

@@roberthollenbeck6481 Great purchase! 125 mph is moving pretty quick! Should last you many years. Enjoy!

I just now realized you are in olathe!!!!

@chasingredlineofficial

7 ай бұрын

Good eyes sir! Getting that great fall weather this weekend!

Honda really needs to bring this one back. There was nothing like it.

@chasingredlineofficial

10 ай бұрын

Would love to see how they would modernize it.

@shadyss96

10 ай бұрын

@@chasingredlineofficial As long as they bring back the V4 that was in it, maybe modernize those brakes a bit and I'd be sold :)

@chasingredlineofficial

10 ай бұрын

​@@shadyss96 Ha! They can leave the drum break on the rear for ya if you'd like. :) I'd like to see LED lights. Oddly enough, I'd like a TFT speedo and info with an old school tach.

@shadyss96

10 ай бұрын

@@chasingredlineofficial LED treatment all around for sure. The updated tach/Speedo/info would be great.

I've just checked my MPG, I have never checked before, it never bothered me , i have seen write ups that say 42mpUKg not US = 34.97 But I'm getting 95 mpg @ 3UK Gallons =31mpg = 25.82 US MPG So it seems I am giving it the beans all the time, I do have a nice sweepy 9miles stretch on my daily, that I rarely back off of 120mph though! (5am).

@chasingredlineofficial

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments! Glad you like your ride. I probably average about 35mpg most of the time on it. Does depend on how I ride though. I understand on the mid control handling but boy are those forward controls more comfortable. Have a good one!

i just got one for $1250.....few scratches here and there but it still looks decent. its not running but owner said it was ok when he parked it few months ago.....i hope its just the carbs....it only has about 7k miles so there should be nothing major

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Killer deal! Yeah 7k miles is nothing. Hope you get it running!

Awesome bike. I have a ‘95 46000 miles riding at 9000 feet. I’ve had it for 15 years. I’ll never sell it.

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Sounds like you have a great bike that will give you many more years!

@dco956

Жыл бұрын

I've got almost 92k on my 03...fork seals went out last yr....& Starter button......never been in the shop...just tires & volt regulators

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

@@dco956 Good maintenance and they will go forever! Did you buy it new?

@dco956

Жыл бұрын

@@chasingredlineofficial changed oil every 9-10k. Rotella heavy dudy...it's real hot n Texas so it works good with thick oil...got bike with 17k.....no maintenance other than chains tires light bulbs .in cold months I start it once a month....keeps carbs from getting jelled....IV been thru about 3-4 rectifiers...(Rick's electronics)

On what magna are the foot peels under foot? I wish I could put mine further back but I can't find any parts to do that.

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jon! What year magna did you have? They are traditionally mid-controls so you get that more aggressive riding position inspired by the sport or muscle theme. The original v45 and v65 largely being where that tracks back to. So was your bike converted to forward controls before you bought it or are you looking for something further back than the mid-controls that came stock? Thanks for tuning in!

@jonbar140

Жыл бұрын

@@chasingredlineofficial Might have been converted. It's a '98 but I went and looked at it after watching this and it looks like it may have been modded. Bolts don't match any others on the bike and there's odd branding on the extenders. Planning on trying to put them back next weekend. Never would have known if I hadn't watched the video, thanks!

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

@@jonbar140 Awesome man! I converted my own so I could provide you some pictures of what the original peg kit looks like if that would help you. You could at least tell what is original vs what was added. There are a few different ways to do forward control conversion and most of them are rip and replace. Reach out at info@chasingredline.com if you'd like to send me a photo of it.

@jonbar140

Жыл бұрын

@@chasingredlineofficial Appreciate it my man. I worked as a Honda tech to get me through college so I think I can sort it out. I'll let you know how it goes. Subscribed.

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

@@jonbar140 Good luck!

Bought my first bike not to long ago from the old man down the road paid 300 for a 1984 Honda magna V65 1100 all I had to do was new fuel pump fuel lines and redo my tank fell in love with her as soon as my ass hit the seat and my palms touched her bars

@chasingredlineofficial

21 күн бұрын

Great purchase! 300 is a steal. Safe riding!

keep it around 450-650 lbs and get it to 100-150 hp in a sports bike motor on the chassis of a muscle bike and chrome and color it out id be soooooo down tbh i love my magna ive had 3 3rd gens and there awesome

@chasingredlineofficial

11 ай бұрын

That is awesome. That is cool that you've had three of them, I just can't get myself to part it.

Mine has 60 k miles on it ....same chain and sprockets always well oiled ...Runs Best and pulls harder on 87 octane somethimg that took me ten yrs to figure out ...

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Isn't it amazing how truly getting to know your bike is a journey? Sometimes things click even 10 years later! Thanks for sharing!

Personally I think a 4th gen would look great parked next to my "88" second gen...

@chasingredlineofficial

6 ай бұрын

I agree!

Honda has a 1200 V4 that is in their vfr1200f bike. Remap and slam it in a big bad manga style frame and let it rip. Love the potential of a modern muscle cruiser from Japan

@chasingredlineofficial

7 ай бұрын

Might be a good one to build from!

What’s the front fender off of?

@chasingredlineofficial

4 ай бұрын

They are actually a line of custom fenders that used to be made by Cobra. Google search "Cobra Magnafied" and you will find some information on what they were doing.

What you doing with that mustang seat??

@chasingredlineofficial

21 күн бұрын

I actually sold it a while after buying the Victory. I had originally added the Mustang so my wife would be more comfortable. But now we take the Vic if she is with me. So went back to the Corbin. That Mustang was a very nice seat while I was touring with the Magna.

@blackwellpride00

20 күн бұрын

Man, that would have been nice to get from ya. Great video!

@chasingredlineofficial

20 күн бұрын

@@blackwellpride00 Thanks! Yeah it was a good one for sure.

Yo what song is this?

@chasingredlineofficial

7 ай бұрын

Hey, that is Winning by NEFFEX. Thanks for watching!

Put the V65 engine in the rebel 1100 and call it the Magna 1100 or the V65 Rebel

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Doing what you stated would definitely get into the ballpark of what a new Magna could be while remaining true to the name. I hear the 1100 Rebel has quite a bit of pep as-is but I think they could do a 1-up with a modern v65 adaptation and get to a bike that someone could take the the drag strip and have a great time! Throw some crazy marketing in the mix similar to the magna commercials of ol'. I took a moment to listen to your Rebel 500 muffler chop. Sounded great! Thanks for watching!

@coilstreeservice9398

Жыл бұрын

@@chasingredlineofficial Thank you my Brother 👍 Ride safe!

Definitely not a beginner bike, it's a little too much to hold a title like that, for some it would be fine, but for most it would be too much.

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for jumping in. Can def get someone in trouble if they don't keep it in the low RPM range early on.

@adammilan6434

Жыл бұрын

My first street bike, have rode many 2 stroke dirtbikes (with very aggressive power bands) its perfect for me.. but someone that has never riden might get in trouble 😂

The clutch of that bike is slipping

I respect the Magna, they're fast. My Warrior is faster...Just Say'n...

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Ha! Do I get to bring the v65 Magna into this conversation? :D

@amjrpain919

Жыл бұрын

@@chasingredlineofficial that's the one I'm talking about... Had a little dust-up with one 4th of July weekend, they are quick.👋😎👍

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Snap! Would love to see that match-up. Titans!

@amjrpain919

Жыл бұрын

@@chasingredlineofficial we both rode away smiling like fools, it was a great day for a ride...

@chasingredlineofficial

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like it! All in good fun.

My last sport bike was a VFR750, which I replaced with a VTX1800 in 2002. Now, after 5 years of not riding due to health issues, I had to sell it. Of course my mind immediately started going over what to replace my 40,000 mile VTX with. With not a lot of money to spend, and my health being better served with a much lighter bike, my mind went to the Magna. That 750 V4 was lots of fun once it hit 7000 rpm. If I can find one in good shape, it may be my next and probably last ride.

@chasingredlineofficial

11 ай бұрын

Hey there, those are some awesome models that you've owned. I think the Magna would be right at home in that list. Luckily, I've found that there are typically a few available anytime that I search. Hopefully you can find one that has been well taken care of. Best of luck!

Just bought a clean example as my first bike, a ‘98 with 12k miles for 2k usd👍🏻

@chasingredlineofficial

11 ай бұрын

That is a killer deal! Safe riding and hope you get many miles/years out of it!

@zeitgeist2720

11 ай бұрын

@@chasingredlineofficial Looking forward to it, bought it not knowing much about it and the more I learn the happier I am I picked it up. Just went through and did a ton of maintenance and cleaning it, new tires since they haven’t been changed since ‘06 and this weekend I think I’ll finally get it on the road.

@chasingredlineofficial

11 ай бұрын

@@zeitgeist2720 Glad you are happy with your bike! Good idea to put a fresh set of tires on it. Did you go with Dunlop K555 tires? FYI, I've started putting up links to my mods on the website and continue to add so feel free to give it a look. www.chasingredline.com/gear/motorcycles