At 52 do i go for the Honda CB or Steed

**AntRobertson** · 13-08-2009, 12:35 PM

As long as you're happy with your purchase then that's all that matters.

But in my opinion the Honda Magna looks like it's trying to cross a Steed with a CB and ultimately fails to be either.

**gjbkk** · 13-08-2009, 12:50 PM

^

I agree with you it is a bit of a mix but it is a comfortable ride and goes round corners much better than the Steed and the CB. Though in Traffic the CB being a bit smaller is far more practical.

I just could not decide on a CB or a Steed and the Magna was a good compromise

**AntRobertson** · 13-08-2009, 12:57 PM

I just could not decide on a CB or a Steed and the Magna was a good compromise

Fair enough.

Never ridden a Magna myself but handling and ride's obviously important so you've obviously made a good choice there. Time to get out and enjoy it now!

**gjbkk** · 13-08-2009, 01:02 PM

^
Thanks I will enjoy the ride back to BKK this Saturday.

Do you have a bike?

**AntRobertson** · 13-08-2009, 01:09 PM

^Unfortunately not. My last one was a VFR400, sold that to CMN actually.

Ever since then I've been daydreaming about getting another but have always used my wife as a convenient excuse not to.

Truth is I think I've about done my dash as far as bikes go. A combination of some near-misses, actual accidents, and a range of injuries catching up on me from rugby kinda rules it out. Plus my prepared 'over my dead body...' response to my sons when they're old enough to want a bike won't carry as much weight if they've seen me hooning around on one.

**Travelmate** · 13-08-2009, 02:11 PM

I have ridden the Magna on few occasions. It is a solid bike. Honda reliability for sure. Also it is heavy. Not a problem for cutting dogs in half.
Enjoy the ride from Khanchanaburi. Traffic gets hectic the closer to Bkk you get.
Which route are you taking into Bkk?

**gjbkk** · 13-08-2009, 02:39 PM

I want to avoid Phetkasame road especially around Nongkheam /Bang Khe some crazy driving in that area so I am thinking of Pinkalo

**Rigger** · 13-08-2009, 02:52 PM

well done mate, how much did you pay ?

**Travelmate** · 13-08-2009, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Rigger

well done mate, how much did you pay ?

Are you Thai?

**Bung** · 13-08-2009, 03:08 PM

^55.

Nice bike I looked at getting one myself, good alround.

If you are a big guy check if you can adjust the back shocks up a bit stiffer, easy to do, check the tyre pressures, there may be a guide sticker on the swingarm and generally give a good once over before you ride off into the sunset, who knows what has been done to it in the past.

**mrsquirrel** · 13-08-2009, 03:16 PM

Steed is popular and easy to get parts for,as isthe CB.

You will be able to findCB's XJR's easily.

Lots of steeds as well.

My mate has a steed that he has put 100,000km onto easily. Loves it to death.

I would prefer a CB though, easier to live in my oponion and at least two more riding positions compared to the Steeds one

**mrsquirrel** · 13-08-2009, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by gjbkk

I didn't go for the Steed or the Super 4 but bought a Honda Magna 750cc V4 in Kanjanaburi, riding it home this weekend.

Didn't see that.

You need to give it a big service then. Do the gaskets all round on it once you are back.Decent enough an engine, does have tobe taken care of.

Heed my advice - replace all the gaskets.

**Rigger** · 13-08-2009, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by mrsquirrel

Heed my advice - replace all the gaskets.

why do these models have problems with gaskets ?

**gjbkk** · 13-08-2009, 03:40 PM

It’s having a full service that’s why I have to wait until Saturday. I have also asked that the coolant be replaced and a new thermostat fitted. As for the gaskets everything seems tight and good shape. Its only done 7,300KM has all the paperwork and the green book and it cost me 130k

**Travelmate** · 13-08-2009, 04:43 PM

^ Sound like you may have got a good one.
Are you going to any further work on it?

**gjbkk** · 13-08-2009, 05:02 PM

probably a brake upgrade later on but nothing too serious

**JoGeAr** · 13-08-2009, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by gjbkk

At 52 do i go

52 !! Bloody Hell, you're really old !!

**mrsquirrel** · 13-08-2009, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Rigger

why do these models have problems with gaskets ?

Originally Posted by gjbkk

Its only done 7,300KM has all the paperwork and the green book and it cost me 130k

What year is it?

**gjbkk** · 13-08-2009, 07:21 PM

looks like it was first registered in Japan in 2002. Registered in Bangkok by the previous owner 3 years ago

Originally Posted by JoGeAr

52 !! Bloody Hell, you're really old !!

yes and I often feel like a 19 year old but my wife won't let me have one

**mrsquirrel** · 13-08-2009, 07:23 PM

You might be lucky and it's not had any surgery by Thais on it yet.

My old mates were good mechanics, but some of their methods were 'interesting'

Cold chisels to remove clutch baskets comes to mind. Or reusing gaskets after open heart surgery because the owner was too skint to get replacement ones.

**neverdie** · 13-08-2009, 08:58 PM

I would give away the ideas of both of those bikes and see if you can go and pick urself up a 2009 Yamaha R1.....you will find it to be the perfect all rounder & perfect for blowing honda waves off on....i shit you not ;-)

**gjbkk** · 14-08-2009, 12:17 AM

Yamaha R1 I would be dead in a day but the V-max I could live with

and Mrs S, I am more than happy with my wife's hanging baskets than the cost of all those gaskets...

Dont worry!!!!

**leprac** · 14-08-2009, 07:15 AM

You purchased a good bike.Same motor as the vfr 750{v4}been around since the mid80's very reliable.

**Travelmate** · 14-08-2009, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by neverdie

I would give away the ideas of both of those bikes and see if you can go and pick urself up a 2009 Yamaha R1.....you will find it to be the perfect all rounder & perfect for blowing honda waves off on....i shit you not ;-)

R1 overpriced & over hyped and easily over taken.

**Marmite the Dog** · 14-08-2009, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by Rigger

why do these models have problems with gaskets ?

Dunno - but mine's well leaky.

The Magna is a better choice than your original 2. The CB is a lovely bike but a bit small (for me anyway). The V4 engine is better than the other 2 as well.

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