Narrowed it down to two... R3T and RSV

You can have a Rocket built up to 260 hp naturally aspirated. If that's not enough there is always forced induction. Personally I'm good with around 140 hp stock with triple K&Ns and open exhaust. Its stupid fast. I love it.
 
Got to love the old Magna, 1997 picked up for $800 guy had been left the bike from a pal who died said the engine was seized as it would not turn over fast??????:eek: WTF but I was not ready to educate someone I was going to buy a bike from,$300 later bike runs like a top handles better than the Rocket, changes gears a lot lot lot more smoother than the rocket. not as fast as the rocket but it can get up and go.

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Here's a few pics.... $700 3 years ago from a kid who bought it and let it sit.... Took it to a HD dealership who didn't know what to do when they seen 4 carbs. Put a few $1000 making it the way I like it and getting everything fixed up. Still plan on doing the front suspension and then I'll be happy.....until the HP bug bites me again and I get some Cams and custom ignition.

I have a nice Corbin Seat for your Magna.

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Got to love the old Magna, 1997 picked up for $800 guy had been left the bike from a pal who died said the engine was seized as it would not turn over fast??????:eek: WTF but I was not ready to educate someone I was going to buy a bike from,$300 later bike runs like a top handles better than the Rocket, changes gears a lot lot lot more smoother than the rocket. not as fast as the rocket but it can get up and go.

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Yeah Scot the Magna is the closest thing to a Sport bike in a cruiser .I mean this in the sense of handling and performance . I have a 170/80 in the rear and only about an inch of chicken strips unused. The front is a 130 with only a half inch unused .

Yes some bikes are faster or handle and brake better.... But not all 3. The magna's only real weakness is the brakes. One day I may kit up a superhawk front end 900RR rear disk to fix that. But Sintered EBC stop pretty well for a single disk.

No debating the HP/TQ superiority of the R3 at all BigNorm . It's badazz....that's why I want a touring model lol.
 
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Got to love the old Magna, 1997 picked up for $800 guy had been left the bike from a pal who died said the engine was seized as it would not turn over fast??????:eek: WTF but I was not ready to educate someone I was going to buy a bike from,$300 later bike runs like a top handles better than the Rocket, changes gears a lot lot lot more smoother than the rocket. not as fast as the rocket but it can get up and go.

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What was the problem? Battery? carbs?
 
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What was the problem? Battery? carbs?
Had to replace the battery, removed the tank and cleaned it, changed oil and filter and plugs, poured a wee bit paint thinner down the carbs waited 20sec then poured petrol in put the air filter back on and fired it up:D has been great ever since.
 
Had to replace the battery, removed the tank and cleaned it, changed oil and filter and plugs, poured a wee bit paint thinner down the carbs waited 20sec then poured petrol in put the air filter back on and fired it up:D has been great ever since.
Nice!! Mine took a full carb rebuild! But as a was changing exhaust and to a k&n filter I had it rejeted too. So much fun!
Wish they would make a 4th Gen magna..... With the VFR12 motor disk brakes all around
 
Got to love the old Magna, 1997 picked up for $800 guy had been left the bike from a pal who died said the engine was seized as it would not turn over fast??????:eek: WTF but I was not ready to educate someone I was going to buy a bike from,$300 later bike runs like a top handles better than the Rocket, changes gears a lot lot lot more smoother than the rocket. not as fast as the rocket but it can get up and go.

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Well yeah. It's a Honda.
 
I went a Different Route a brand new 2016 F6B Goldwing with 8 years of factory warranty🤦🏼‍♂️ as I couldn't find a R3T. Had it a little more than a year now and put 13k miles on her. I'm happy but still want to add a R3 to my stable!
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