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Old 08-25-2014, 08:03 AM   #51
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Well, at least tell us what you got in it's place.



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Old 08-25-2014, 10:27 AM   #52
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yes..please tell us.
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Old 08-26-2014, 02:16 PM   #53
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Sorry! I've been out of town for work. I got a Honda Magna vf700c. I love the extra power! its not in perfect condition but its not bad at all. I feel so free being able to cruise on the interstate so easily.



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The Magna has a good following and is the usual Honda quality bike.
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Old 08-27-2014, 08:10 AM   #55
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Very true. As with all bikes, keep some carb cleaner on hand and run it through every couple of tanks.

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Honda Magna vf700c----What year?
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Old 08-27-2014, 11:45 PM   #57
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80 something probably. That is when Japan had to shrink their 750 models to make H-D more competative.
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Old 08-28-2014, 05:49 AM   #58
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80 something probably. That is when Japan had to shrink their 750 models to make H-D more competative.
Yeah, I was thinking early '80s......

WW would you expand on the "Japan had to shrink their 750 models to make H-D more competitive" ?

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Yeah, I was thinking early '80s......

WW would you expand on the "Japan had to shrink their 750 models to make H-D more competitive" ?

I'd love to know more about that.

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IIRC that was when H-D was making lower quality bikes and not really seeking to improve their product. Japan was making very competative bikes for less and had more reliability. H-D was in a failing position and had the U.S. government mandate smaller engines and likely higher tariffs to compensate. Heaven forbid a National Icon fail in the U.S. H-D did pull up their socks and get with a better program in time. The Japanese 700's were amazing bikes. Just a slightly smaller 700 engine in the in the normal 750 bike. H-D found out that the Japanese could build a better "Harley" that didn't leak oil or cost a fortune to buy. Competition did wonders for the market place. Japan kept H-D in the game by forcing them to build better bikes. And the winner is the rider. None of the manufacturers build a dumb bike anymore. They need profits and good bikes generate money.

Would I buy a H-D now?? NO!! I would buy Japanese, they have always served me well and have been cost effective toys in the long run. Maintenance has always been a high cost with some bikes and the Japanese do well for the rider. Now if they would just make better seats for our butts.
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