I'm finally getting the Honda Magna ready for sale on eBay.
Based on the advice of fellow-riders, I removed most of the expensive farkles (accessories) which I had added to the bike. I'll sell those separately.
Then, I decided I needed to clean the carbs? Why? Why did I do this to myself when the bike was running well enough? I don't know. I was unhappy with a little off-idle hesitation when I throttled up when the bike was cold. It seemed to me to need a carb cleaning.
But, what a lengthy and painful process for a Honda V4. I was cursing Soichiro himself as I was removing the carbs.
Getting them cleaned wasn't too bad. Assuming I didn't mess something up or make something worse in the process.
Getting the carbs back on the bike wasn't too tough either. The carbs on the 3rd generation Magna, with its modified carb boots, are much easier to seat than the 1st generation Magna.
I'll get the air filter back on, and then the gas tank, and then eagerly await the moment of truth. If I've fixed the off-idle hesitation, I'll call it good, and start polishing her up for photographs.
Stay tuned.
