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st4r50 · 08-15-2008, 11:01 PM

interesting thread. Doesn't seem to be many mag lovers in this one. Nice ride Matt. Mine's an 83 and I love it. I'm sure by now you have felt it out and know what to expect. How's that seat? I have a Corbin on mine.
While you have it apart, check for rust in the reserve fuel tank. There are some kits to "coat" the inside after an acid wash to get rid of the rust problems they have. That will continually cause carb problems. If you don't have a fuel filter add one.
As far as the oil mod, it is well documented there was a problem with the v4's for eating camshafts. It is also well documented that only some fail and that most don't unless there is a considerable amount of low rpm running/idling. I have seen plenty of oil mods and if one comes along at a cheap price I may get one for mine. I have also seen 65's with 60k miles on them and no oil mod. That is a hit and miss situation.
Good luck.
As far as the noise...check out the v4 forums, there are several experts there who are helpful. I'm not sure if I can post the link to the site on here as I am new but if you have trouble finding it let me know.

Mike

08-15-2008, 11:01 PM	#53 (permalink)
st4r50 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 1983 V65 Magna Location: Timberville, Virginia Posts: 5	interesting thread. Doesn't seem to be many mag lovers in this one. Nice ride Matt. Mine's an 83 and I love it. I'm sure by now you have felt it out and know what to expect. How's that seat? I have a Corbin on mine. While you have it apart, check for rust in the reserve fuel tank. There are some kits to "coat" the inside after an acid wash to get rid of the rust problems they have. That will continually cause carb problems. If you don't have a fuel filter add one. As far as the oil mod, it is well documented there was a problem with the v4's for eating camshafts. It is also well documented that only some fail and that most don't unless there is a considerable amount of low rpm running/idling. I have seen plenty of oil mods and if one comes along at a cheap price I may get one for mine. I have also seen 65's with 60k miles on them and no oil mod. That is a hit and miss situation. Good luck. As far as the noise...check out the v4 forums, there are several experts there who are helpful. I'm not sure if I can post the link to the site on here as I am new but if you have trouble finding it let me know. Mike __________________ 1983 VF1100C V65 Magna Timberville, Virginia Last edited by st4r50; 08-15-2008 at 11:15 PM.