Tombs 87 Honda Super Magna

[Tombstones81]

Two updates since my last reply.
Just copying from my V4 forum thread.

Update....

Finally starting to put it all back together.

Got the coolant lines back on with fresh gaskets (between the cylinders)
Carbs and everything above and around them on.
Tho the carbs were a real pain to get on this time ><

Then started on the handlebars, so I can get the mirrors mounted and pics taken.....
Nope!!!!
Friggin throttle tube broke!
Put one cable end in and went to put the other one.... Snap!
Broke the friggin eye completely......
It was quite brittle to begin with, broke with barely any pressure.

Stopped messing with the handlebars right there!

Cleaned up my stock shocks and put those back on.
Left one went on nicely.
but of course, a Simple 5 min job on the right one took 30 friggin minutes!
Bottom holes just didnt wanna line up, eventually got it.

Sorry tho.
No pics.

Soon as I got to the garage, got a call that completely KILLED the good mood I was in.
Add in little BS on the bike thats supposed to go nice & smooth and the throttle tube breaking...

when I got the shocks on.
I simply cleaned up and got the heck out of there before I went nuts!

(end update 1)

Didnt get much work done on the bike tonight.

Repainted the side metal black covers.
Refilled the radiator as a nice amount drained from taking off the coolant pipes.
Finally put on the side covers on the radiator.
Removed the clutch pedal from the old mount (new ones coming)

Then just sat around BSin while friends worked on another bike.

Cant do anything else at all until more parts arrive.
DD Kevlar clutch kit should be already otw.
New throttle tube is otw.
and just paid for the brand new left side peg & mount to match the right side new ones.

Also not even bothering with everything on the handlebars yet.
Just going to buy the VTX handlebar controls first as im going to start selling some old parts I have from my previous bike.

and, the bike Finally went down! hahaha
Not even a scratch on it.
It was in neutral and must have rolled a lil forward when I moved it a lil forward to work on it and put it on the stand.

Most of the weight pretty much landed and then slid down my leg.
Leg is fine, was sore as hell for awhile tho.

and the end of the handlebars landed on my friends compressor hose and went right through it.

ZERO damage and not a scratch

(end update 2)

and the new throttle tube just arrived 

Wont ever have to worry about that sucker breaking!!!
Pretty dang solid!
My old one was so damm brittle it wasnt funny!

Now, just waiting on the clutch kit to arrive.
if its even sent as I asked for the tracking number but didnt get it yet.
and the new left side peg, mount, end cap, & rubber to match the new right side I have.

Until they get here, im at a stand still.

[Tombstones81]

Been awhile since I updated here.

$h!ts just been crazy all around.

Just going to copy from my other build thread as usual.

Finally got back up the garage tonight.

Tossed the new throttle tube in the grip.

Mounted the new left side peg & cover back on finally.

Then most of the night was taking the stock wiring and soldering it into my new VTX controls.
Which came out GREAT!

Put in the new resi sight lenses.
A little messy around the edges but its all good!

and finished it off with checking to see how well the solderless LED strip connectors work.

Which work Great and even tugging on, they didnt flicker

(new peg assembly & mount, but not the clutch pedal)




new controls all wired up








LEDs with solderless connectors


new sight glass (a bit messy but its better then I had before)




(end quote)

Had a bad day, soI left to go up the garage.
Stopped and got myself a 6 pack of relaxing medicine

Started out chuggin 2 beers rather quickly and got in a pretty good mood before touching the bike much. 

Got the handlebars all finished up (everything mounted)
But the brake sight lens was Very slightly leaking.
Popped that out and redid it with alot more sealant.
But now I have to wait at least 24 hrs before I can fill it.

Of course it wasnt as quick and easy as that tho

Then slowly measured & wired up my LED strips.

Those are all done and ready to be placed on the bike


Mirrors finally on. (mirrors are not set in this picture)
New levers, mirrors, & controls.






(end quote)

after that, didnt get up to the garage for at least a week. 

Had to replace the axle & seal on my car.
Long story short....
My first time doing it and all the help I looked up or asked...
Nobody knew a dang thing!

Shes all good now and got back up the garage! 

Got the LEDs mounted to the bike and all wired up.
Still going to add one strip below the carbs tho.
Also have to tuck in the strip on the right side in the middle more.
after the body is back on, its the only piece that will stand out.

everything else will be hidden pretty well by the body parts.

and that is It for work needing to be done until the clutch kit arrives. (if)
or the body parts get done being painted.


Looks a bit much with the bike being naked, I know.













again, it looks like its a bit much because the bike is Bare Naked! 

Also, the control box got messed up from testing out all the lights to make sure they were set correctly.
thats why I didnt have a selection of colors to choose from.

2 new control box's right next to me now tho 

Going to be adding 2 or 3 more strips when I go up later.

1 right below the carbs in between the cylinders.

and 1 or 2 behind the radiator cover to illuminate it 

think it will look pretty cool

(this cover)


thats it until later.

and STILL waiting on the friggin clutch kit!!!!             

his excuse as for why it didnt go out Last Tuesday was because he didnt have anymore springs to go with the kit and had to order some.
he should have gotten them no later then this past Tuesday.

He asked if I wanted the kit or my money back as I said I was going to retract my payment if I kept feeling like I was being screwed around with.
(thats the email when he said about the springs)
I said I want the kit but all he has to do is let me Know when things happen.

So its now Friday and no word or reply.

Just emailed him this morning saying either give me a tracking number showing it went out or my money.

I've had enough patience.....

[Tombstones81]

Paint is DONE!!!!       

Came out absolutely BADA$$!!!!

Painted & paid for today.
Going to leave them sit in the shop til monday to breath.











this piece actually had some melting on the bottom hole area. (one of the PO's)
guy fixed it up PERFECTLY and cant even notice it now! 

[codajastal]

ABSOLUTELY WICKED COLOUR

[yamahonkawazuki]

ABSOLUTELY WICKED COLOUR

i agree. my friend this bike is absolutely gorgeous. i am in awe. i want that colour. for when i redo the goped. i am in utter awe. this is amazing thusfar. 

[Tombstones81]

Thanks guys 

Yeah I picked out a Mitsubishi Red when I was looking through sample sheets that were painted. (all the reds)

Didnt even know it was a candy paint when I picked it out, I simply liked it.
Wasnt told it was either! hahaha

When I stopped by to see the parts and take pics, the owner said it was a 3 stage candy.

So, I asked the guy who did all the work on the parts if it was. (local guy I used to know)

heres what he said.
it's a base color, two pearl coats and then clear.

[steezin_and_wheezin]

Paints looking great! That thing is going to looks badass after so much hard work into her!

[Higgins13]

Lets see it put together

[Tombstones81]

Finally is together as of today.

Ran into some coolant leak problems that put it on hold yesterday.

all good now & running smooth, just some minor tweaking left.

[Janx101]

oooooooh!! Purty!!! ..

now watch Cods go into FAP mode 

[jacob92icu]

Haha wow! So much more pizaz then what it came with! Great job!

[Tombstones81]

now watch Cods go into FAP mode 

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

and thanks guys 

[codajastal]

FAP FAP FAP

[codajastal]

Seriously though,
I cant believe how feckin AWESOME that looks.

[Janx101]

I reckon if we had a BOTM here.. that'd win it actually... probably until May!! .. honda or not!!

i commented way back somewhere that i initially thought Tombs had bought a "super" Magna .. cant remember if i ever put a link to what i meant...



... so much gladder now that it was the bike!! ..

only real use for the car version is to sink it in a bay as an artificial reef .. but i heard that even eels draw the line before a magna! 

[codajastal]

only real use for the car version is to sink it in a bay as an artificial reef .. but i heard that even eels draw the line before a magna! 

I had a Magna once upon a time and it was one of the best cars I ever had.
Always got lots of comments of how good it looked and went.

[Janx101]

i've had a 90 wagon.. which was good for a while... till it started to get demons... then when i got together with the missus... she had a 91 wagon... which had already passed its useful date...

when they new and going.. awesome!!.. but after they start to die... blechhy!! .. 

[codajastal]

Mine was a 90 model It was a Manual sedan and ran perfectly aircon freezing and power steering smooth.
Was an awesome car.

[Tombstones81]

Thanks guys 

hahahaha I thought u were talking about the older magna motorcycles.
didnt think you meant a Car!!!