i have a very low milage 1985 Honda Magna V30. It look plan ugly. any ideas on what i can do it make it look not so old.

pictures can be found here.
http://www.magnaownersoftexas.com/specs.htm

 

As a big fan of the Magna I've discovered the best way to improve the looks is to trade it in for a Vmax.

Seriously though I don't think there is much one can do to "Beef up" the Magna in terms of looks, it's a take it or leave it kind of design. You can however dress it up with some nice paint, and chrome out some of the bits along with the pipes to give it a nice clean look.

 

i was wondering if there was a swap for a round headlight and maybe something to do with the handle bars. it seems to busy and old. maybe its the mirrors.

 

Post up some actual pictures. I agree that the square headlight is kind of ugly.

 

as soon as the snow melts, i'll take some pictures. it needs updating very badly.

 

I know your bike is not one but the super Magnas are kind of pimp.

 

I had a V30 as my first bike. Enjoy it as it is, or get the V65 and enjoy the gobs of torquey and sleeper look.

Someone by where I live had a v45 painted entirely in flat black, complete with Harley badges. I need to find the pics...

 

I have an 84 and I always get Harley riders coming up to me at every rally asking questions about my bike. They all love it and so do I. I've added leather saddle bags that go across under the seat. I've also added a nice leather 'trunk' on the small luggage rack. For that matter, I replaced the small, useless luggage rack with a larger one. I've also changed the handle bars with some taller ones. I love this bike and it looks good.