Wrenching session request

[Jerry G Turner]

My guess the switches can be taken apart and cleaned that will proably fix them, advantages of a K&N filter breaths better also can be cleaned and reoiled instead of replaced cost more but will last forever. vance and hines pipes no need to drill, best place to get the springs from Terry, cli-max ridinging gear he has the best price. fork seals make sure you also get the wipers try ebay or bikebandit. fork oil the heavery it is the stiffer the ride. Jets if you want to replace them jets-r-us is a good place, shims almost sure that Greg has some if he doesn't I do. You will need 2 quarts of fork oil.

[Greg Cothern]

I do have shims, those will not be needed.  Jets covered by Jerry, 105's will be just about perfect.  Springs, you will need to order them and I personally prefer 15 wt, however 10 is stock, and you can mix to make custom weight if you like.

[snoopy]

My guess the switches can be taken apart and cleaned that will proably fix them

That's what I'm hoping.

advantages of a K&N filter breaths better also can be cleaned and reoiled instead of replaced cost more but will last forever.

Got it.  I ordered one.

best place to get the springs from Terry, cli-max ridinging gear he has the best price.

Ordered that also.

fork seals make sure you also get the wipers try ebay or bikebandit.

Can I reuse the dust seals that are already on the bike?  They were replaced about 2 months ago.

Jets if you want to replace them jets-r-us is a good place

I went to jetsrus.com, and browsed to Honda Magna, and now I see slow and main jets in various sizes.  Greg mentioned 105 jet (I'm guessing that's the main jet), but do I need a slow jet as well?  And I'm guessing I need a set of four for whichever jet I get, correct?

I do have shims, those will not be needed.  Jets covered by Jerry, 105's will be just about perfect.  Springs, you will need to order them and I personally prefer 15 wt, however 10 is stock, and you can mix to make custom weight if you like.

Thanks, I'll get some 15 wt.

[Jerry G Turner]

Yes you can reuse the dust covers, 105s or the main jets 42s are a good replacement for the slow speed jets and yes you need 4 of each.

[Lurkin]

You might want to research the spring spacer lengths and materials to use if you want to mess around with the spring pre-load.  If I remember correctly the Progressive instructions supply some PVC, but if you want to add some preload to the springs, you'll need either some metal pipe or a chunk of Schedule 40 PVC (the thicker waller PVC...) and adjust the length.

I think I used 5.75" for my spacer length along with 15wt. oil.  I am also a heavier rider and wanted the higher wt. oil and a bit more preload on the springs.  I'm happy with those.

[womp126]

hmmm, I used the carbjet calculator with K&N and stock exhaust with baffles removed and it said 110's and 42's with 2 shims per slide.  Should I get the 105's just in case or should the 110's be fine?  Thanks

[TLRam1]

hmmm, I used the carbjet calculator with K&N and stock exhaust with baffles removed and it said 110's and 42's with 2 shims per slide.  Should I get the 105's just in case or should the 110's be fine?  Thanks

Are you on a stock setup? 110's have shown to be too rich in these parts. If you wanted 108's I could swap my 108's for 105's.... lol

I need a carb slider/diaphragm for one of my Magna's, I believe one of mine is not seating well and need to find one or swap mine from a spare carb. 

[womp126]

Dang.  Current jets are stock on mine.  Guess I better order the 105's today.

[Greg Cothern]

Not all jets are created equal.  But the major brand jets sizing is more industry standard.....  Taking that into consideration 110's are WAY too rich.

107.5's maybe, maybe, but we have had very good luck with the 105's..

[womp126]

Thanks, Ordered the 105's from carbjetkits.  So I should be ready for the session.  Will have 4 spare 110's.  Four 105's and four 42's along with shims for install.  Just finished reading the jet research you guys did back in 09.  K&N filter is on the way and gonna grab some new plugs as well.

[snoopy]

Yes you can reuse the dust covers, 105s or the main jets 42s are a good replacement for the slow speed jets and yes you need 4 of each.

Okay, got 4 main and 4 slow speed jets.

[snoopy]

You might want to research the spring spacer lengths and materials to use if you want to mess around with the spring pre-load.  If I remember correctly the Progressive instructions supply some PVC, but if you want to add some preload to the springs, you'll need either some metal pipe or a chunk of Schedule 40 PVC (the thicker waller PVC...) and adjust the length.

I think I used 5.75" for my spacer length along with 15wt. oil.  I am also a heavier rider and wanted the higher wt. oil and a bit more preload on the springs.  I'm happy with those.

Is your setup sufficient for somebody who is 230 lbs.?  And I'm guessing that's 5.75" per fork, correct?

[TLRam1]

Look on this thread for more progressive information. I did mine longer but I can't remember how much longer than progressive recommended, I would have liked the 5.75 but the caps were difficult to put on so I think I went a little shorter.

Look under Progressive

http://www.magnaownersoftexas.com/forums/index.php/topic,1917.0.html

[lragan]

Brandon, one thing I should give you a heads up on.  When referring to the oil level in the shocks, it seems the world is inverted.  They are really talking about measuring the air at the top of the oil.  I use a ruler or yardstick which I fit in the center of the tube to get the oil level right.  Thus a lower number is actually MORE oil -- go figure! 

I guess this is because it is so hard to measure the level from the bottom of the strut, since the spring is in the way, but it had me going for a while.   

[Lurkin]

You might want to research the spring spacer lengths and materials to use if you want to mess around with the spring pre-load.  If I remember correctly the Progressive instructions supply some PVC, but if you want to add some preload to the springs, you'll need either some metal pipe or a chunk of Schedule 40 PVC (the thicker waller PVC...) and adjust the length.

I think I used 5.75" for my spacer length along with 15wt. oil.  I am also a heavier rider and wanted the higher wt. oil and a bit more preload on the springs.  I'm happy with those.

Is your setup sufficient for somebody who is 230 lbs.?  And I'm guessing that's 5.75" per fork, correct?

I'm pushing 250, so I'd think the answer to your question is yes.  Do note that I am running a set of vtx1300 shocks in back to, so the ride on my Magna is definitely on the firm side.