1985 honda reviews

I have owned a750sabre for 3months its a1984 bike looks like its 1 year old 30000 ks on clock its my first bike for 20years it stands out in a crowd and goes well after I brought it folk started talking about the chain tensioner problems cams etc etc I figure the problems can be as bad as what they are saying if there's someone out there that can give me some info on how to look after this weak area it would be appreciated as i love the rest of the bike problem 2 I do not know our email address can we communicate the old way by post// my address is 45 forest drive ch ch 8009 new Zealand ps any ladies want to be apenpal with a southern guy or guys if you know of aladie 20 45 yrs pass this on cheers from down under Show less

I've spent the last two months on a used V30 Magna that has just 7,000 miles on it. This bike is very quick! It has the V4 Interceptor motor and puts out 64 horses. that's a lot of power for a bike that weighs 439 lbs. I'm very happy with it. It handles and brakes well and the power means that riding two up on this mid-size is not a problem. I highly recommend this bike if you are under 5'10" and want something easy to handle. The fact that it can blow the fairings off of many larger displacement cruisers is an added bonus! Show less

I bought this bike used to celebrate my divorce. I would have divorced her sooner if I knew how much I would enjoy this motorcycle. It is a true one up do everything bike. BUT it's not the perfect ride. It is heavy for its size. Its a little small for two up extended rides. And it's almost impossible to find after-market accessories. But all things considered I will probably keep it for those times I want to do some solo peg grinding. P.s. Does anyone know where to find a decent four into one that will fit one of these? Show less

The V30 was my first new bike and at the time it was unstoppable. In 85 a V30 could run with all the big dogs. The only thing was its chain drive. If it had a shaft it would still be made. I got in a race with a 600 Ninja one day and he had to work real hard to beat me. I would love to have another one today. The best 500 ever and that's the bottom line! Show less

This VF700 is the ninth bike I've owned, and also the biggest. I worked as a Honda mechanic, and rode all the 'Wings, ST's, and my favorite, the V65 Sabre. We had a shop and storage building in the early 80's and we had a plethora of crash bikes- mostly V65 Magnas and Sabres. Nobody knew how to handle the power. I had one customer's bike I completely rebuilt from the new, frame up -- a V65 Magna. I got to take it out for testing after I was finished with it. I'll never forget the sound it makes just off idle as it starts to take off. Almost an evil growl. But a good evil growl. I'm just warning you not to mess with it too early. Point it straight before you squirt it. I've always been one to enjoy the exhaust note of a motorcycle- whether a Harley, my old CB 550, my old 500 single, a Kawi triple, whatever. But the sound of that V-four, well, it was like magic to me. After years of school, early marriage and fatherhood, I had a chance to pick up a Sabre- I wasn't interested in a Magna. I like the standard riding position better. I wanted a V65, but a local dealer was looking for me and came across the VF 700 I now have since March of this year. 11,000 miles on the clock, very clean. Almost 14K now. Looking back, it's a good thing I bought this 700 rather than a V65. I sold my 500 thumper 10 years ago, and I needed to polish up on my riding skills. My thoughts: Watch the hydraulic clutches, they are notorious for master/slave cylinder leakage problems. Beware of the oil pressure problems, don't lug these bikes below 3 grand. The engine is so smooth, it doesn't care if you're at 4 grand or 2500 rpm. Let it spin a bit. I want a bit more steam, but I can upgrade to a V65 in a couple years. My bike left me stranded once- the dealer that sold it to me (which will remain nameless) told me it had a new battery. It died 1.5 miles from my house and I pushed it home. At 530 lbs. with gas, that was not easy. I don't live in a flat neighborhood. Turned out to be corroded connections. Hmmpphhh. I ride with a lot of Harleys (they let me) and my bike just blows them away. I don't know about Neil from BC, but these bikes will only do about 115-120. Maybe he had an optimistic speedo. Except for the LCD display backlight not working sometimes, it has been a typical Honda- nearly flawless. It justs takes awhile to get used to the shaft drive and the near useless rear Prolink. Aside from that, I will listen to the V-four, buy a windshield and some hard bags, and keep going. Show less

I have owned my 1985 shadow 1100 for 3 years with absolutely no problems. I have added leather bags, floorboards, windshield and different bars along with a Corbin seat. I also added air shocks on back and reworked the front forks to smooth the ride. My wife and I travel in and around Oklahoma extensively. It has performed excellent. Show less

My first bike. Bought it at the end of last summer. It's 15 years old and has not left me stranded. I am only riding with five gears as the overdrive went out (most bikes only have 5 anyway). It does great for the daily commute and an occasional trip to Tahoe. Next spring I am looking at buying a new bike but I am glad to have learned the ropes on a good old high mileage (cheap) bike. As a beginner's bike or a reliable daily driver it is hard to beat. Show less

I had a love affair with this bike in high school. Now, 15 years later, I got my hands on another one. It's an excellent bike - docile enough for new riders. Get up some nerve and experience the bike. It just howls. It still turns heads, and offers a lot of features new bikes don't have for five times the price. A true hot rod if there ever was one. Show less

Been riding for 13 yrs....5 bikes in that time.....this is the oldest and best one...overall a great ride!!!!!! Show less

I have had this bike for six years, and except for tires and a battery, it has needed nothing. Starts right up every time, hot or cold. Very comfortable, although the seat is scooped out a little much. It has gas and temp gauges on the tank and with the cruiser craze lately, its looks fit in perfectly. Show less