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I have limited experience turning wrenches, and I just found a local 1983 Honda Magna for sale for $200. The ad states that the bike ran when it was put in the garage but no longer does. I would really like to buy it and gain some valuable experience getting it running. I imagine it will need a new battery, new plugs, a good carburetor cleaning, fresh oil, and a fresh tank of gas... is there anything else that would have died a slow death over (however long it's been sitting in the garage?) I feel comfortable tackling all of the above. Is this a bike that is better left alone, or is this feasible? I know hondas of that vintage can have fickle charging systems.
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Alright, after discovering in this very thread that a V4 honda was not the bike to learn the intricacies of motorcycle repair on, I have returned with a new possibility. A 1978 CB400T has been offered to me for $100. it needs "a head gasket and ignition". Now, I know a head gasket will be involved, and as far as ignition - electrical gremlins on vintage hondas aside, how difficult would this be? Are the replacement head gasket and coils going to be incredibly difficult to locate?
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Why should I not buy a 1997 Honda Magna 750? Price is reasonable, no problems except for a dent in the tank (looks repairable). Not my first bike but it will be the first bike I take on a long, long trip. If I get it. Any known issues?
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