I would not go with anything wider than a 170/60. Too wide a tire can cause clearance issues with the swingarm and slow down the handling. Using a 170/60...
my 1st bike was an 86 700 magna i liked it better than my G. [taking cover] much better. cpyrght <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Are you taling about the...
I found the artical in Motorcycle Reports HONDA MAGNA V65, 1983-86 A year after the introduction of the V45 Magna & Sabre, came the V65 Magna; an 1100cc V-Four...
Sleep well. If it helps any more, the G puts out 72.3 ft-lbs of torque vs the V65's 68.9. The G steers better, handles better and the more forward seating...
Yeah the Magna is one story in handling and more comparable to the G, but the Sabre with the same engine but much sportier ergonomics was a sweet handling...
The Magna had that 90 degree V4, about the smoothest motor ever made. They still run in the Iron Butt Rallys and finish. The Magna had buckhorn handlebars and...
In a message dated 3/1/2006 9:07:24 A.M. Central Standard Time, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: There are also two new rear tires that might go cheap. Do you...
In a message dated 3/1/2006 12:41:58 P.M. Central Standard Time, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: Because of Bill I HAD to take the G for a ride . . . I knew...
In a message dated 3/1/2006 12:41:58 P.M. Central Standard Time, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: Also, the return spring on the smoothbores is about three...
In a message dated 3/1/2006 12:41:58 P.M. Central Standard Time, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: Starting the bike, I can hardly even use the enriching...
Hey Russ, That sounds awesome...good on ya! You'll have to bring that "smoothbore beast" to the rally in May so we can all get a look at it firsthand and maybe...
In a message dated 3/1/2006 12:46:53 P.M. Central Standard Time, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: Enter this is the search . . . NEW Corbin Suzuki GSX seat...
The G, odd duck that it is, is going to get the Vetter Terraplane mounted to it - some day, somehow, by somebody other than me. This is more than just a...
In a message dated 3/1/2006 1:42:33 P.M. Central Standard Time, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: It's going to take at least a month before I allow myself to ...
[:((] I cant get my G to start. It cranks good but it wont turn over. HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
spray some starting fluid in the air cleaner to see if it is fuel or spark that is causing the problem. if it still doesn't start, it is spark related. ... ...
Hey Russ, glad to hear that it is working out. thinking about that small problem with the vacuum holding the slide open makes me think that it might be rich in...
In a message dated 3/1/2006 9:56:19 P.M. Central Standard Time, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: Also, right now it's hard to say if the pilts are off a hair...
In a message dated 3/1/2006 9:56:19 P.M. Central Standard Time, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: I am going to probably pull the carbs this weekend and see...
In a message dated 3/1/2006 9:56:19 P.M. Central Standard Time, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: I have been lucky that I haven't really needed the choke to...
I didn't get any response on this from Seattle area G men. Thought I would give it one more try. Rod Lewis was kind enough to offer some help, but he's 4 hours...
thinking about what your saying, the choke circuit is usually just a port in the carb that sucks fuel through a passage to increase the richness at idle to...
Hey Bill, My first bike was a yamaha SR500. It was pretty nasty up to 50 then it realized it was a thumper. It sat for about 15 years until my father gave it...
My #4 carb started acting up at the ill-fated Arkansas rally last Sept and ultimately my mileage dropped from the 40's down to the 20's with the plug fouling...
James, I am no DR. of mechanics like some of the guys on this site but I have had times when the G sat for a while and when I would try to start it it would do...
In a message dated 3/1/2006 9:56:19 P.M. Central Standard Time, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: Do you think I should get me some starter jets? I was...
Pirelli has a current promotion offer for a free Diablo Strada 120/70- 17 when you buy a Diablo Strada rear size 160 or bigger.Unfortunately, that's not a G...
I Created a photo folder with good pics of the bars and measurements ... are ... rise? ... three ... about ... other ... from Dennis ... perfect fit. I ... ...
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