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V45 Magna, Just rode one for the first time. Not bad. Little down on power from the 11 but respectable. My daughters boy friend just bought it. PO had the rear brake all out of rig after changing out the shoes but I can't see of feel anything else PO'ed at this point. Any one know anything about these? I started it on a seafoam diet and it seems to be helping the flat spot in throttle response in mid range. It also feels just a little out of sync but good enough to get him thru the summer. Cold blooded animal but once it warms up its ok. Bike is in good condition, no rust. It also cleaned right up with some back to black.
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wingnut
81 SH (Daily Ride)
81 650XJ (Brother in laws bike, Delivered)
81 650XJ Jane Doe (Son's Ride)
82 750XJ Project bike (Son in law's future ride)
81 XS 400
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They are known for a top end oiling issue that kills the cams. Keep an eye on that.Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore Roosevelt -
That was on the 1100(V-65) Nate, and physically had to be modded for proper oiling of the valve-train. Decent durable scoots and the V-65Magna would put a whoopin' on the XS11, straight-line and twisties.81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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From my research it was a problem with the early 45's just as with the 65's. My brother has one and people he has talked to about it say its a issues with the 45's as well.Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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I had a V-45 and the cam issue is in all honda's until 87-ish. there is a fellow selling a bolt on kit in canada that fits between the filter and the block that increases Oil presser to the top end.
And if the bike is tuned right it will cruise 90mph with plenty leftComment
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Thanks Folks. I read about the oiling problem. I'm recommending that the owner do frequent oil changes and take it easy until everything is at operating temp. M4sherman any contact info on the guy with the kit?wingnut
81 SH (Daily Ride)
81 650XJ (Brother in laws bike, Delivered)
81 650XJ Jane Doe (Son's Ride)
82 750XJ Project bike (Son in law's future ride)
81 XS 400
No man has a natural right to commit aggression on the equal rights of another; and this is all from which the laws ought to restrain him.”
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
Thomas JeffersonComment
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Most kits are not cheap! Here are a coupleOriginally posted by wingnut View Post
http://www.honda-v4.com/sabmag/v4honda/oilmod-dd.html
http://www.sunley.ca/moto.htmlNathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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