The Magna:
- Manufactured only in 1987 (700cc) and 1988 (750cc)
- Model: VF750C
- Wet weight: 530 lb
- Dry weight: 502.5 lb
- Horsepower: 88 bhp, normally about 75hp at the rear wheel
- Fork oil Capacity: 415cc per fork stock. I have determined that 365cc per fork is ideal when using progressive springs.
- Fuel Capacity: 3.61 US Gal, including 0.74 Gal reserve
- Front end: 8.5" spread, 8" neck, 39mm forks.
- Oil Capacity: 2.6qt
- Shaft gear oil capacity: 4.4oz
- Coolant system capacity: 3.0qt
- Weight capacity: 355lb
- Compression: 10.2:1, requiring 86 octane or better (89 works well for me)
- Spark Plugs: NGK DPR8EA-9 (standard)
- Spark plug gap: .031-.035 inches
- Oil filters: K&N KN-202. can be had at www.motorcycleproshop.com.
- Battery: ETX-15 sealed cell battery supposedly fits, though a little bit taller. touches bottom of seat pan.
- Tires:
Metzeler ME880 or Avon Venom X
- Front: 100/90-19
- Rear: 150/80/15
The Metzeler 180/70/15 is said to fit on the rear without modification.
- Manuals: Helm Inc does reprint-on-demand of the Honda shop manual, owner's manual, and parts manifest.
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