Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Winterwonderland

2019-02-17 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Have you heard of the  Green new deal?  Its a plan to protect us by taxing fossil fuels into oblivion , ohhh and it will also protect us from bovine flatulence which many  scientists agree is  a huge proponent of climate change. In the end we might be converting our Nighthawks to electric ...

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New battery for 1983 Nighthawk

2018-08-30 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I just bought this at Batteries Plus Bulbs ->   https://www.batteriesplus.com/battery/motorcycle/honda/cb650sc-nighthawk/650cc/1984/cyl12alaxt But I can get a 30% discount there, so that makes it an obvious decision for me. I have had pretty good luck with their stuff. But a tender does lengthen

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 2002 CB750 only idles with choke

2018-08-25 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Unless they are completely clogged, seafoam may work to kick it loose. There are ways to prevent the gumming up, I drain the carbs and line completely at the end of riding season, no fuel in lines or carbs, means no fuel to gum up. You can clean the carbs and then allow the same issue to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Lowering front of bike

2018-07-11 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
You might also find some of these Pipeburn articles interesting.  https://motofaction.org/motorcycles/honda-cb750-nighthawk/build-list-custom-cafe-racer-bobber-chopper-bratstyle-modified/ Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: 'mike21222' via

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Lowering front of bike

2018-07-11 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Here's a guide I found interesting on the subject.  https://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/an-in-depth-guide-to-suspension-lowering Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: 'roidfingers' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Date: 7/9/18 3:58 PM

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Hard Bags '"Call Me Mr. Softy'" I like the flexibility of 'Off & On' w/o Hardware

2018-05-24 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I only need to use the bags for longer trips, like overnights. I only do that on rare occasions, I agree, easy on and off is the way to go for me too. But I also have to admit that the ammo cans do look petty cool. I think I saw it on the PlayStation game motorstorm first. LOL Sent from my

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Hard Bags

2018-05-23 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
My soft bags are similar in style to these. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> Date: 5/23/18 7:53 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com S

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Hard Bags

2018-05-23 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I have soft bags,  leather (I think)  that were given to me with a purchase 5 years ago. I've never used them. I'm in southwest Virginia, if you are anyone is interested, ill separate with them for $50. Personally I use a bikers friend for long trips. It's a barrel that you can fit backpacks,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 84 650 electrical problem

2017-09-30 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I have had issues that seemed like they were electrical, chased wiring then later after following a recommendation from a friend and replacing the battery, my electrical problems magically disappeared. Since that battery I replaced,  only lasted me 18 months, i decided to keep a trickle charger

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Battery drain while sitting?

2017-09-10 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I use a tender or trickle charger when letting it sit for more than a week. I get a lot more life out of my batteries, and it's completely eliminated jump starting.  Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: rcjone...@gmail.com Date: 9/10/17 7:48

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fitness

2017-02-19 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
In a message dated 2/15/2017 12:28:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jajgar...@gmail.com writes: Well put Mark! no matter how many calories you burn at the end, the main point is that it is good for you, at least much better than seating in the couch... and fun! Javier. On Wed, Feb

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Replacing master cylinder sight glasses

2016-12-04 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I bought some a few years back and sold the extra here to folks in the forum, and I actually ended up making thousands, LOL ok, no I almost broke even though. :-) Let the folks here know and I'm sure they will go eventually... In a message dated 12/2/2016 2:07:28 P.M. Eastern Standard

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nice picture of dirt

2016-10-24 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I was thinking maybe there was a camouflage bike next to that Suzuki... Blahaha! In a message dated 10/22/2016 1:26:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, marion.branh...@gmail.com writes: I am going to the Cherokee Casino for Halloween. If I had that bike I could play the Slots at home huh

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: It took less than two weeks...

2016-08-18 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
s tire explode next to me once. Louder than a crack of thunder followed by a hailstorm of rubber chunks. I give them a wide berth now. On Aug 17, 2016 21:02, "'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> wrote: Agreed. I won't pass until ther

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: It took less than two weeks...

2016-08-17 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Agreed. I won't pass until there's room to completely clear the vehicle in the right lane, unless your hung up in traffic of course. In fact I tend to wander when I pass certain vehicles. For instance when passing large trucks, or smaller trucks with loose or questionable loads, I will

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1984 Honda CB450SC Nighthawk

2016-06-30 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
In short, the choke restricts airflow "chokes", which causes the carb to draw mOre fuel which effectively primes the bike. Newer small engines like lawn mowers, weed whackers and chain saws have a primer plunger, which allows you to directly inject fuel into the carb without using a

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Neutral light stays on

2016-05-01 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I'm not sure what actuates the light, but I noticed mine will flash while shifting, and I don't think it did that originally.   Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Tom DuFosee Date: 5/1/2016 7:49 AM

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Back after a long time away

2016-04-01 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Welcome back Dennis. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Dennis Gallagher Date: 4/1/2016 2:49 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers]

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bought another PC800

2016-03-21 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
There are several ways to solve that issue. Starting from the easiest. 1) Add a pad, sometimes called a butt buffer, you can get them in varying sizes and materials and many are much more comfortable than a stock backrest. 2) Adjust the bars with a riser or a moderate tilt our a

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk 550 exhaust mods. Possibilities?

2016-03-14 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I don't recommend this, and something tells me that without making some other modifications, that reducing back pressure could potentially harm your engine. That said, here's a video where a guy removed the back plates for a CB 250. It sounds cheesy to me but then I'm also a Harley owner.

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Draining the Carbs

2015-12-22 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
This is interesting, I never considered it as an issue as I don't often let it sit long enough to be one IMHO. But draining all four carbs, how long does that take you, and how often do you do that, only before long periods of non riding I presume? Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Spark plugs

2015-12-22 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
18mm is pretty close to 3/4 of an inch. Just Saying... Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Tommy Hill Date: 12/21/2015 8:39 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Side Farings arrived from Thialand Post :-(

2015-11-16 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
They look like they are custom made for one of those Vespas. j/k It might be good to check reviews first... From what I've seen and heard, Thailand is know for some pretty interesting things, interestingly enough, motorcycle parts is not one of them. -Original Message- From: Phil

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fwd: Trade for Mustang

2015-11-15 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I just looked again and saw the other two photos with the General Lee stickers. That raises the level of silliness quite a bit. LOL  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! <nighthawk_lov

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fwd: Trade for Mustang

2015-11-15 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fwd: Trade for Mustang So it's a Yamaha covered in HD parts and then painted to look like The General. If the horn plays Dixie it's worth the $2600, without that, no way. -Kyle On Sun, Nov 15, 2015 at 11:39 AM, 'mike21222' via Nighthawk M

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Cold weather travelers

2015-11-14 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
ways get you. Besides, too many layers and you can't move. The following winter I got the electric jacket plus gloves, and problem solved. It works great, and it is always useful even when it is not too cold, but the ride is long. I have been using it for years now.   On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 11:26 PM

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Cold weather travelers

2015-11-13 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I ride a few times a month through the winter, but never when there's a a chance of precipitation. In fact I seldom ride in the summer if there's rain expected. I don't like riding in the rain, or cleaning up afterwards. I don't have any electric heated gear, but then my commute is only

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 nh650 ... clutch???

2015-10-18 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Well done. -Original Message- From: ADAMinIowa To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Sent: Sun, Oct 18, 2015 7:44 am Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 nh650 ... clutch??? I'm happy to say yesterday I was able to ... clean out

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Batteries (83 hawk)

2015-10-16 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
nce-Charger-Desulfator-7346.aspx Or if you want to do all of your bikes, look at these setups. http://www.pulsetech.net/12V-Maintenance-Chargers-9649.aspx On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 8:07 PM, mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> wrote: Funny

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Batteries (83 hawk)

2015-10-16 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Funny you worded it that way. You know when your battery has dropped too low to run a tender on it, that you have to connect it to another "charged" battery to "float" or trick the tender into providing a charge. Then it will bring the set to 12V without issue. I don't necessarily recommend

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] NO VIN #, No title

2015-10-10 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
If you were a fanatic, and were refinishing the frame, you might take it off. But why not put it back on? Other than that, I agree, it would probably indicate that it was at one time stolen. Or the vin plate taken to apply to another "stolen" vehicle... Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Looking for an '84-86 CB 700 SC luggage rack??

2015-10-10 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
The guy that made that carrier could make money selling them... Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Kyle Munz Date: 10/10/2015 2:54 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Looking for an '84-86 CB 700 SC luggage rack??

2015-10-10 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I believe they were asking like $175 for it and it had close to 100 watching it On Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 4:17:53 PM UTC-4, Mike21222 wrote: The guy that made that carrier could make money selling them... Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original mess

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Selling 1984 Night hawk- $1250

2015-10-04 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
pics of the bike please? -Original Message- From: Ashley bugajski To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Sent: Sun, Oct 4, 2015 9:28 am Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Selling 1984 Night hawk- $1250 Bike is in great shape. Nothing

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 nh650 ... clutch???

2015-09-27 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Very good tips. Let me add 2 more. 1) Don't get any of that brake fluid on anything you don't want to repaint. It will strip the paint right off of your tank, fenders and much, much more.. 2) In case a partial or full rebuild is needed, I completely rebuilt my clutch master and

[Nighthawk Lovers] Tires for CB650

2015-09-25 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Okay I ran the Dunlop D404 on the rear, for a couple of years. Not sure what mileage I got on them, I have to search for the invoices and hopefully it was marked on them, but meanwhile I thought I'd ask the group. What are your favorite tires and why? I want to perhaps increase the miles

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

2015-09-22 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
The part came in yesterday, I saw it this morning, hooked it up and voila. Back in business. Now with a replacement camaro flasher. :-) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! <nighthawk_lov

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

2015-09-21 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Great catch. I was expecting the lights to be on and flash when signalling for some reason. In that case, they are only failing to flash. Thanks -Original Message- From: Alexander Press To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Sent:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

2015-09-20 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I have an 84 Nighthawk CB650SC. It's a "Signal-STAT 175" 12v flasher, as shown in this ebay ad: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/291555072548?ul_noapp=true=ps=82 Mike -Original Message- From: Allen Thomas To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

2015-09-18 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Thanks Here's a little bit of an update for anyone interested. Apparently somewhere along the line the signal relay went out before and when I crossreferenced the relay part number that I pulled out, it originally came off of a late 60's model Camaro. So I priced the relay OEM from Honda and the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Turn Signal issues

2015-09-13 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I'm now having issues with signals. The symptoms: Front signals light normally (as running lights) when turning on the key or starting, no rear signal lights at all. If I do activate either signal, that side front signal light goes dark and stays dark, the other front signal unchanged, still

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Conundrum with turn signals, relays, etc.

2015-08-18 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I had issues with my rear turn signals once, troubleshot it as it was a wiring issue, then some of the other lights started acting funny, then my buddy suggested trying a fresh battery and that was the issue all along. Seems sometimes the battery when its fading can cause erratic behavior in

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Exhaust for 1995 Nighthawk 750

2015-08-16 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Agreed. Never fight with a cager while rolling down the road. I always wait untill I catch up to them at a convenience store or gas station. :-) j/k Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com Date:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Solenoid

2015-08-15 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Are you sure its wired correctly? I bought one off ebay for my 84 a year or so ago, and it looked the same as the old one but the orientation was reversed. I had to fabricate a makeshift mount to seat it securely and reverse the leads. Worked great after that. -Original Message- From:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Is $1200 a good price for an '84

2015-05-31 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I agree, in fact it's almost like saying that 50,000 is about the life expectancy of the Nighthawk, and I'm pretty sure I've heard from a number of folks that have gone over 100,000 and still running strong... In a message dated 5/31/2015 7:51:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Is $1200 a good price for an '84

2015-05-30 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Sounds like an ok price. It looks pretty well maintained in the photos. Some things to look out for are, dry rot on tires, marginal clutch functioning, proper engine sounds, I would ask him not to start the bike if possible that day, then on arrival check to ensure the engine is cold so

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I got rear-ended today

2015-05-05 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Glad your ok, and weren't on your bike at the time... -Original Message- From: EGrider gevan...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, May 5, 2015 3:42 pm Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] I got rear-ended today Sitting at a red light, light turns

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I got rear-ended today

2015-05-05 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Pros and cons list anyone? I can think of a few on both side. Personally I prefer to keep a cushion between me and the car ahead and will stay on one side of the lane to allow me an escape route in case I need it. This of course requires a lot of mirror looking, and sometimes that's tough.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New to the Group, with a New CB650SC

2015-04-28 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Indeed a very nice find. In a message dated 4/28/2015 2:53:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com writes: Wow, what a beauty! Address of garage you keep it in please? Graham Sent from my iPad On Apr 28, 2015, at 20:09, Rx4Pain _razorsharp.insights@gmail.com_

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Just sitting here

2015-04-26 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Right on as far as using the trip meter. I start looking at 90, and switch to reserve at 100, this saves me from possibly having it start to sputter at the wrong time. In a message dated 4/26/2015 9:33:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ominbo...@gmail.com writes: Always reset the trip

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New lithium iron batteries from Shorai

2015-03-03 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Thanks guys. I ended up going with a Duracell Ultra at batteries plus, it's a standard agm type, but they actually give a 2 year warranty on them, I can't find anyone else willing to do that for a motorcycle battery.  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message

[Nighthawk Lovers] New lithium iron batteries from Shorai

2015-03-02 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Has anyone tried or known someone who tried these new batteries? I was considering getting one but would like to do some more research first.  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wanted... Parts for 85 cb650sc

2015-02-15 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Maybe you should translate the instructions into latin. :-) -Original Message- From: Kyle Munz kyle...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, Feb 15, 2015 4:13 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wanted... Parts for 85 cb650sc Joseph, You do not

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Some thoughts on riding.

2014-12-04 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I like it. Good job. You sound like a pretty aggressive rider, or perhaps it's my perception. I guess I've slowed a bit over the years, I presume that happens to some. I sill love riding, I just don't push the limits as often as I once did. In a message dated 12/4/2014 2:33:04 P.M.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Dogs on motorcycles

2014-12-02 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Dog waves back to oncoming biker. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=816147231778676video_source=pages_finc h_main_video In a message dated 12/2/2014 2:50:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, althomas...@gmail.com writes: I love the doggy helmet, LOL! On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 10:55 AM,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-29 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
). Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2014, at 9:34 PM, mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! _nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com_ (mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com) wrote: Tommy, I don't recall an O-Ring on my reservoir. Just glass and epoxy. I used 5 Minute Epoxy as seen

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-27 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
 I think that's pretty good. Perhaps you can make the outer seal look better by cleaning and painting. Nice work.  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Tommy Hill ominbo...@gmail.com /divdivDate:11/27/2014 9:45 AM (GMT-05:00)

[Nighthawk Lovers] Watch Bull Tries To Mount Motorcycle - FAIL! on YouTube

2014-11-13 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Bull Tries To Mount Motorcycle - FAIL!: http://youtu.be/ymqrl7F60U8 Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-13 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Regarding sight glass replacements. It's my opinion there's money to be made here. Albeit a meager amount, if you took advantage of ebay's current high price for the item and undersold that vendor say at $10, you would be making a potential of almost 400% based on the wholesale cost of the

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-08 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I think I got three or four for that price and sold the rest to others on this site. I ended up breaking even. .. almost anyway.  ;-) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: EGrider gevan...@gmail.com /divdivDate:11/08/2014 5:56 AM

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-08 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I'm sure people will be marveling at your awesome and well kept Nighthawk,  but I doubt they will notice your sight glass, unless of course there's a shiny new dime there drawing their attention.  ;-) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Cold hands? not!

2014-11-01 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
shipping Note: Not eligible for Amazon Prime. In Stock. From: Neil Dantam Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 1:37 AM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: UHaul Options On 10/30/2014 03:15 PM, 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: There's

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: UHaul Options

2014-11-01 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com /divdivSubject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: UHaul Options /divdiv /divOn 10/30/2014 03:15 PM, 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: There's Something about plugging in that's bothers me. Obviously the answer here is inductively powered gloves

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: UHaul Options

2014-10-30 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I ride a few days a month in the winter.  But not when there's call for rain or snow, for obvious reasons,  or sub 20 degree weather as my gloves aren't effective enough for the extreme cold. I can't bring myself to buy heated gloves,  though I have thought about it. There's Something about

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] how much would you sell for

2014-10-12 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
If all the work is recent, maybe as much as $2000. But its a tough time to sell a bike, right before winter. My guess though, is that you won't get many hits till you drop to about $1600. Good Luck. In a message dated 10/12/2014 9:53:49 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jman2...@gmail.com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how much would you sell for

2014-10-12 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Wow, if I was shopping, I would consider it, but I just sold the same bike in the 84 version for $1400. In a message dated 10/12/2014 2:29:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jman2...@gmail.com writes: All the work was just done, tires have about 300 miles on them. But was going to shoot

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir.

2014-10-06 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
The other question would be,  what is the cause of the leak?. I priced a reservoir when I was having issues rebuilding mine, and let's just say the replacement idea was quashed as a result. I replaced the sight glass using a watch crystal and it looks and works great. Male site you use an

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Does this make you feel like crying?

2014-10-06 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
So he does all that work, and that's the way he paints it? It looked much better before he started. Mechanics should have to take a Hippocratic oath like doctors. LOL In a message dated 10/6/2014 8:37:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, p...@hondanighthawks.net writes: _It does me_

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Proof POSITIVE that some people have absolutely NO tas...

2014-09-30 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
That is an ugly red. In a message dated 9/30/2014 6:28:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, p...@hondanighthawks.net writes: http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/4688074566.html Paul LeBoutillier _www.hondanighthawks.net_ (http://www.hondanighthawks.net/) _Honda Nighthawk Lovers

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well ladies and gentlemen - its finally happened....

2014-09-27 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I ride a Harley and a Honda. But I never wear wife beater's, don't even own one. And I admit I do have a half shell, but it's the DOT approved and I only wear it at bike week due to the loads of short trips that we take make it a much more convenient helmet. I am not a bit bashful sporting

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 2003 Nighthawk

2014-09-27 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I have to say wow. 20,000 in 6 months, that's a LOT of riding. I ride more than anyone I know, commute on non rainy days. Take rides to bike events, and the occasional weekend cruise along the blue ridge parkway, but all I seem to get is about 5 - 6 thousand a year. Hats off to you sir. I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Stunt riders on Sportsters.

2014-09-13 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
AM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com /divdivSubject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Stunt riders on Sportsters. /divdiv /divI don't see a link. Allen Thomas On Sep 12, 2014 7:32 PM, 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! nighthawk_lovers

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers]

2014-09-13 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
message /divdivFrom: Kyle Munz kyle...@gmail.com /divdivDate:09/13/2014 6:07 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com /divdivSubject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] /divdiv /divI need a wheelie bar on my bike. -Kyle On Sep 13, 2014 5:01 PM, 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle

[Nighthawk Lovers] Stunt riders on Sportsters.

2014-09-12 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] USB Power Install

2014-08-31 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Nicely Done write-up. I'm still using a Mophie for my longer rides, maybe one day I will break down and take the plunge. -Original Message- From: Neil Dantam neil.dan...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, Aug 31, 2014 3:26 pm Subject: [Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Got her home...

2014-08-23 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Very nice Gold Wing Paul. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Saturday, 23 August 2014, 08:20PM -04:00 from Paul p...@hondanighthawks.net: We left home around 8am and got to our meeting spot just off I-84 about 24 miles from the Washington border. The bike is as beautiful as I was told. I rode

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Skully smart helmet

2014-08-21 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I have been working in the telecommunications field for a little over 30 years, many of them working directly on microwave radio equipment. We have mandatory annual RF safety training. We also have personal RF monitors we have to wear when working in the microwave locations. Not only can I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Skully smart helmet

2014-08-21 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
, the direct mw beam is the most destructive.) You have never experienced mw sleepiness working on a pc? Leave the back of a wifi pointed at your head (behind the screen) one night while you sleep. Sweet dreams. Mike21222, You still have not said anything, I'm sorry to inform you. Kurt

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: How a 650 NightHawk should start

2014-08-21 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
My Nighthawks cranking time seems to be directly proportional to the amount of time it has been sitting without being run. If it was run the day before, it will typically start almost immediately, while if it has sat for a week, it may take a full second or two of cranking to start. Of

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: How a 650 NightHawk should start

2014-08-21 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
tender On Aug 21, 2014 6:57 PM, Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! _nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com_ (mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com) wrote: My Nighthawks cranking time seems to be directly proportional to the amount of time it has been sitting without being run

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Skully smart helmet

2014-08-17 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Javier,  you were spot on with everything you said except that you missed calling him out for being light on content and heavy on anti conservative rhetoric. That dude has issues, I'm not sure he's safe to even operating a two wheeled vehicle. .. There I said it. .. And here's a smile right

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: How a 650 NightHawk should start

2014-08-17 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Very smooth.  Nice job on the video.  Mine starts just about the same way.  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Tommy Hill ominbo...@gmail.com /divdivDate:08/17/2014 2:33 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What do you think between these 2 National Cycle w...

2014-07-09 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Foam ear plugs? Not this guy, I'm jamming all the time with either Pangora, Slacker or Jango and my Sena SMH10 stereo setup in my helmet. I dont mind the little bit of noise I get, its just a little too noisy for a twoway, i have to stop for that. In a message dated 7/9/2014 2:53:03 P.M.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What do you think between these 2 National Cycle w...

2014-07-09 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Pandora. Sorry Typo... In a message dated 7/9/2014 5:11:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com writes: Foam ear plugs? Not this guy, I'm jamming all the time with either Pangora, Slacker or Jango and my Sena SMH10 stereo setup in my helmet. I dont mind the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What do you think between these 2 National Cycle w...

2014-07-09 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I too suffer from tinnitis, had it for a few decades, not from my service years, but probably more so from unrelated things that have occurred. Anyway, my tinnitis does not bother me when riding, I've also noted that when I apply even a gentle pressure on my right ear, the tinnitis goes

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Speedometer issues

2014-05-28 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Here's my post from about 18 months ago when I had speedometer issues: I went through this a few months back and had the shop replace the cable, it was cheap, under $40 but then it still did not work, not sure why they don't bother t-shooting anything at the shop, but their comment was

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Old Yeller crosses the country

2014-05-28 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Awesome Pictures. In a message dated 5/28/2014 9:58:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gevan...@gmail.com writes: Today we woke up in Delta, Utah, rode to Arches Natl. Park, then rode to Cortez, CO, where I am now. T-mobile says I get no more roaming megs, so I'll send pics if the motel

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] What would you rather have?

2013-10-23 Thread mike21222
The 03 VMAX. I don't need a VROD, already have a Harley and the VMAX Cruiser dies not appeal to me at all. -Original Message- From: Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, Oct 23, 2013 6:05 pm Subject: [Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] What would you rather have?

2013-10-23 Thread mike21222
As they say, To each his own. -Original Message- From: Javier Garcia jajgar...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, Oct 23, 2013 6:38 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] What would you rather have? That 2011 V-max looks seek! On Wed, Oct 23,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fwd: 82 750 nighthawk - $800 (white deer)

2013-10-23 Thread mike21222
Williamsport is in PA not Florida Paul. :-O -Original Message- From: Graham Rogers grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, Oct 23, 2013 6:45 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fwd: 82 750 nighthawk - $800 (white deer) He just texted

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 2004 Honda ST 1300 ABS for sale

2013-10-21 Thread mike21222
Yep, very nice bike. Only reason I would ever sell my Nighthawk would be to move up to something like this... -Original Message- From: paul annen greenzer...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, Oct 21, 2013 3:36 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gravity working fine in New Zealand

2013-10-19 Thread mike21222
It also means his toilet water drains the wrong way. So riddle me this batman? If water drains counter clockwise in the north and clockwise in the south, how will it drain if you are right on the equator? -Original Message- From: Graham Rogers grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com To:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gravity working fine in New Zealand

2013-10-19 Thread mike21222
Hmmm, So its strong enough to affect hurricanes and typhoons, the most powerful phenomena known to us, yet not strong enough to affect water draining in my toilet. Then why is it that our toilets always drain counter clockwise in the North? Let me guess, its because the manufacturer developed

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gravity working fine in New Zealand

2013-10-19 Thread mike21222
Ok I'm convinced. I still want one of those Brazilian toilets, it would make a great conversation piece. -Original Message- From: Kyle Munz kyle...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, Oct 19, 2013 4:21 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers]

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Useless email: riding music

2013-10-04 Thread Mike21222
I like streaming. Recently I've been listening to Slacker's 101 Greatest Classic Rock Songs. No replays that way. It picks up where you left off. But I also use Jango, Pandora and Songza. On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 2:36:29 PM UTC-4, Allen wrote: I was riding to work today and I had the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] That NYC video

2013-10-02 Thread mike21222
As usual I agree 100% with Javier. And I'll add this... Never argue with a four wheeler / cager when you are on a bike. It could easily be a fatal mistake. Get the plate number and roll on. I've been rolling with my Go Pro Hero 3, especially while pack riding to protect my friends and myself

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] That NYC video

2013-10-02 Thread mike21222
I watched some of the video footage and am appalled at the bikers behaviors. I was trying to stay neutral on this topic being a fellow biker and all, but these bikers are freaking assholes plain and simple. They were not letting vehicles merge in, they were lane splitting and riding up the

Fwd: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Failure

2013-09-22 Thread mike21222
. -Original Message- From: mike21222 mike21...@aol.com To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, Sep 20, 2013 8:41 pm Subject: Fwd: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Failure So I'm reading the Clymer and it describes testing the solenoid by disconnecting it, hooking an ohmmeter

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Failure

2013-09-20 Thread mike21222
right now. But if I cant turn the starter via jumper cables then its doubtful that a new battery is going to fix my issue. Am I missing something? Mike -Original Message- From: mike21222 mike21...@aol.com To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, Sep 17

Fwd: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Failure

2013-09-20 Thread mike21222
Good news. When I jumper around the solenoid the starter turns over even with the junk battery. So now I need a solenoid, the battery cable from the battery to the solenoid is junk too, so I have to get one made, make one myself or break down and order that too. The prices for the terminal

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