$2,700
Seattle, Washington
Category
Cruiser Motorcycles
Engine
700 cc
Posted Over 1 Month
1984 Honda Magna V42, 1984 Honda V42 Magna, VF700C with 11,220 original miles on the odometer. I purchased this bike last fall when my primary bike was being built. Now its my extra. I bought this bike with 10,600 miles on it, and it had the original (31 year old) fork seals and tires. Those both were replaced immediately, and the bike runs and handles excellent and I have put about 600 miles on them. For those not familiar with the original Honda Magna line and their history. Starting in 1982 Honda imported the V45 (750cc) along with its big brother the V65 (1100cc). In 1984 the crybabies at Harley Davidson went blubbering to the US Congress complaining that they couldn't compete with the superior bikes that were being produced by the Japanese. Congress stepped in to protect the pansies at Harley and imposed higher tariffs on imported bikes over 700cc's. Honda stopped importing the V45(750cc) and started making the V42(700cc) and thus the V42 Magna was born I bought this bike to fill the void when I was rebuilding my Yamaha VMax, it had 10,600 miles on it, I replaced the old tires and had the front forks resealed. There are two small imperfections on the tank, one on the right side front just n front of the Honda logo, it has a dimple where the tank has been pushed in but the paint surface is fine, and is about the size of a half dollar.. The other one is a small belt buckle mark just in front of the seat the mark is through the clear coat and finish paint layer, but not the primer. The photo of this mark didn't come out very well, but I will take another one later. Near as I can tell this bike has never been dropped or seen rain, the engine bolts and instrument cluster look brand new, and the seat is immaculate with zero tears, wear marks or even any blemishes and tank finish look like it just rolled off the showroom floor. The tabs have expired, but I will get new ones this week so they won't expire for another year. This is one cherry bike, and comes with a set of highway pegs that I never got around to taking off the bike. Kawasaki, Yamaha, Ducati, Suzuki $2,700.00
