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Title: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: gbrueggemann on June 02, 2009, 07:59:36 PM
Here are 1 before pic of my 1997 Magna and 4 afters. The VTX headlight was on when I bought it. It came with the forward controls uninstalled plus the "Valkna" tank and bars. The tank needed some body work and paint. I drilled the bars myself to run the wires through it. The paint is a "Kandy" and looks much better in person (much deeper), but you get the general idea. I don't know if you will be able to make it out in the close up of the tank, but there are ghost flames under the Kandy. Oh yeah it also came with Leather Lyke Saddle bags, they just aren't on in any of the pictures. ....(old tank, bars, spare set of wheels, and bags for sale if anyone interested) .

What do you all think?

(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k422/gaba53/Magna2.jpg)

(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k422/gaba53/MagnaAfter2.jpg)

(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k422/gaba53/MagnaAfter1.jpg)

(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k422/gaba53/MagnaAfter3.jpg)

(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k422/gaba53/MagnaAfter4.jpg)
Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: Magnum Magna on June 02, 2009, 08:10:46 PM
Looks great. Is it the Standard Val tank?  How much can it hold?
Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: Jim8208 on June 02, 2009, 08:11:01 PM
Very nice!! That's my favorite color.
Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: gbrueggemann on June 02, 2009, 08:13:06 PM
I don't have any idea what year Valk it came off of. I know that the first fill up while standing straight up strapped down in the back of the truck it took 6 gallons. I love it, on an easy day of cruising (60-65mph) I can go over 200 miles before hitting reserve, or back and forth to work on the highway (75-80mph) 170 miles.
Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: roboto65 on June 02, 2009, 08:16:11 PM
Awesome very good looking bike nice tank!!!
Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: tmds3 on June 02, 2009, 08:31:03 PM
SWEEEEET Looking, and color me jealous for not having the time or funds right now to do that type stuff on mine
Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: mtrosclair on June 02, 2009, 08:51:18 PM
I want a tank like that, i just don't have the money  :sad:
Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: Magnum Magna on June 02, 2009, 08:57:39 PM
It is a standard Valkyrie tank. 

I have the Interstate Valkyrie but the standard looks so much better.
Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: Capt. Howard on June 02, 2009, 09:05:13 PM
Good looking ride....Great Job.....Maybe I will have the $$$$ to make improvements to mine some day.
Pretty sure I will win First Place on "Ugly Bike" and "Rider".....Gotta Love It.....is it time to leave yet??
Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: TLRam1 on June 02, 2009, 11:19:18 PM
Very nice G.

Robert, what's the difference between the two tanks, Stand, & Inter?
Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: Magnum Magna on June 02, 2009, 11:40:53 PM
The standard is 6 gallons the interstate is 7 gallons.
The standard goes to reserve near 200 I go to reserve near 230 miles.  I am very happy with my tank but the standard looks better.

Long story short the previous owner was told it was a standard Valkyrie tank but the owner before him was wrong.
Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: Smoked U on June 03, 2009, 05:12:48 AM
Very nicely done.

Congratulations on your beauty.
Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: gbrueggemann on June 03, 2009, 07:44:09 AM
Thanks for all the positive comments.
Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: Indonlire on June 04, 2009, 10:32:28 PM
I love the bike - very nice.

where did you get the trunk?

Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: Charles S Otwell on June 05, 2009, 12:07:44 AM
Nice job, I especially like the paint 8).
Title: Re: Magna Reborn - what do you think
Post by: gbrueggemann on June 05, 2009, 10:48:40 AM
Quote from: Indonlire on June 04, 2009, 10:32:28 PM
I love the bike - very nice.

where did you get the trunk?



Dennis Kirk for about $80. For that price I like it alot, my whole full face helmet fits in it no problem.