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gjbkk · 24-07-2009, 05:51 PM

yes don't worry about it TP, I might call and see you for a beer or two in suanton next week I need to look at a bike on srinakarin monday

matsalleh · 25-07-2009, 08:09 PM

Go for the CB, rides nicer and goes faster if needed. Good luck!

gjbkk · 13-08-2009, 11:58 AM

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.

Travelmate · 13-08-2009, 12:23 PM

Man..That's an old man's bike alright. Should have gone for the CB.

gjbkk · 13-08-2009, 01:07 PM

555

I am old. but the Magna a has plenty of punch especially at high RPM's, it's comfortable and the handling is good. It is also a bit lower than the CB but not as bad as the shadow. I did some miles on all three plus a couple of Yamaha's 750XJ and a 400 Dragstar and felt that this bike was more stable and out accelerated all the others in mid range speeds

AntRobertson · 13-08-2009, 01:35 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, 01:50 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, 01:57 PM

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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, 02:02 PM

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

Do you have a bike?

AntRobertson · 13-08-2009, 02:09 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, 03:11 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, 03:39 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, 03:52 PM

well done mate, how much did you pay ?

Travelmate · 13-08-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rigger

well done mate, how much did you pay ?

Are you Thai?

Bung · 13-08-2009, 04:08 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, 04:16 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, 04:18 PM

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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, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mrsquirrel

Heed my advice - replace all the gaskets.

why do these models have problems with gaskets ?

gjbkk · 13-08-2009, 04:40 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, 05:43 PM

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

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mrsquirrel Jarvis fellates goats 4 $ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a rather cold and dark place Posts: 12,430	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 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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24-07-2009, 05:51 PM	#21 (permalink)
gjbkk Baa Gaam Member Last Online: 10-03-2010 06:58 PM Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: โรงแรมม่านรูด Posts: 4,291	yes don't worry about it TP, I might call and see you for a beer or two in suanton next week I need to look at a bike on srinakarin monday

25-07-2009, 08:09 PM	#22 (permalink)
matsalleh Baan Laem Last Online: Yesterday 09:51 PM Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 397	Go for the CB, rides nicer and goes faster if needed. Good luck!

13-08-2009, 11:58 AM	#23 (permalink)
gjbkk Baa Gaam Member Last Online: 10-03-2010 06:58 PM Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: โรงแรมม่านรูด Posts: 4,291	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.

13-08-2009, 12:23 PM	#24 (permalink)
Travelmate I am on the road... Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,753	Man..That's an old man's bike alright. Should have gone for the CB.

13-08-2009, 01:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
gjbkk Baa Gaam Member Last Online: 10-03-2010 06:58 PM Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: โรงแรมม่านรูด Posts: 4,291	555 I am old. but the Magna a has plenty of punch especially at high RPM's, it's comfortable and the handling is good. It is also a bit lower than the CB but not as bad as the shadow. I did some miles on all three plus a couple of Yamaha's 750XJ and a 400 Dragstar and felt that this bike was more stable and out accelerated all the others in mid range speeds

13-08-2009, 01:35 PM	#26 (permalink)
AntRobertson Ich Bin Ein Auslander Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 14,379	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.

13-08-2009, 01:50 PM	#27 (permalink)
gjbkk Baa Gaam Member Last Online: 10-03-2010 06:58 PM Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: โรงแรมม่านรูด Posts: 4,291	^ 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

13-08-2009, 02:02 PM	#29 (permalink)
gjbkk Baa Gaam Member Last Online: 10-03-2010 06:58 PM Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: โรงแรมม่านรูด Posts: 4,291	^ Thanks I will enjoy the ride back to BKK this Saturday. Do you have a bike?

13-08-2009, 03:11 PM	#31 (permalink)
Travelmate I am on the road... Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,753	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?

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gjbkk Baa Gaam Member Last Online: 10-03-2010 06:58 PM Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: โรงแรมม่านรูด Posts: 4,291	I want to avoid Phetkasame road especially around Nongkheam /Bang Khe some crazy driving in that area so I am thinking of Pinkalo

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13-08-2009, 03:52 PM	#33 (permalink)
Rigger Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Yesterday 11:02 PM Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nongbualamphu/Khon Kaen Posts: 5,242	well done mate, how much did you pay ?

13-08-2009, 04:40 PM	#39 (permalink)
gjbkk Baa Gaam Member Last Online: 10-03-2010 06:58 PM Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: โรงแรมม่านรูด Posts: 4,291	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

13-08-2009, 05:43 PM	#40 (permalink)
Travelmate I am on the road... Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,753	^ Sound like you may have got a good one. Are you going to any further work on it?