That whole bike was "Eeeegh". I did take the crash bars off of it though. They had "MJ1 MS22" stamped on the bottom, looks like a honda part number. I'm in the process of painting them black now. http://munz.kicks-ass.net/nighthawk/?p=269
I think we have all of the global warming this year. It's been 100+ several days lately. Only getting down in the low 80s high 70s at night. -Kyle On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 2:11 PM, Dennis Hammerl <[email protected]> wrote: > I looked at those fork pix... eeeegh. run, don't walk. > > --- On *Sun, 7/12/09, Kyle Munz <[email protected]>* wrote: > > > From: Kyle Munz <[email protected]> > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Hijacking thread 1984 Nighthawk 750S for sale > to fork shopping. > To: [email protected] > Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009, 1:19 AM > > Just a minor "flaw" ;) Speaking of which, I took a look at some other forks > in yet another salvage yard today. They were in worse shape than the first > set I saw. I've attached a few pics of the best ones I've found so far if > anyone wants to share their opinions. They want $200 for them and are not > interested in any kind of trade for the 650 forks I currently have. I'd also > have to figure the price of rebuilding the 700 forks too. There's one more > salvage yard in Houston that might have some, I'm also keeping an eye on > eBay. Personally I think $200 for a set of forks that need to be rebuilt is > a bit high. > > Btw, took the 650 forks out for a nice 60 mile jaunt today. The weather was > down in the mid 90s with 74% relative humidity. The bike didn't overheat but > I started to. > > -Kyle > > > On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 11:34 PM, Dennis Hammerl > <[email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> > > wrote: > >> The name does include the word "lovers" and indeed we have a somewhat >> high standard. Still no offense intended. In the world of buyer beware, many >> members submit URL's to listings and solicit opinions. Funny how we now get >> a more complete disclosure of condition. If you were looking to buy it >> instead of sell it, you might find a critique a welcome thing. I don't want >> any member to spend foolishly. Your bike is indeed a collectible item. Kyle >> M just bought one and has some regret about a "flaw" he missed. It's too >> hard to cope with the most common of problems with a 20+ year old bike that >> has a shortage of spare parts. Nobody's picking on you or your bike, >> everybody gets the same. Stick aound and see what goes on here. Get to know >> the players and keep a sense of humor. Most of us have some real dedication >> to these bikes. You wont find a forum that is more supportive. >> >> --- On *Sun, 7/12/09, Barbara >> <[email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >> >* wrote: >> >> >> From: Barbara <[email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >> > >> Subject: FW: [Nighthawk Lovers] FW: 1984 Nighthawk 750S for sale >> To: >> [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >> Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009, 12:00 AM >> >> Whew! As a newcomer to your website, I certainly did not expect >> the reception I got!! I thought, as Nighthawk Lovers, someone would be >> interested in a rare 750S. After reading the article in Motorcycle >> Classics (July/August , 2008) about how this model is the new classic, I >> thought someone might want one, and who better to ask than Nighthawk Lovers? >> >> Instead, I got criticism that the bike was not washed (my house >> needs vacuuming and dusting too!), that I didn’t take good enough pictures >> (sorry, am no photographer here!!), plus a plethora of snide remarks about >> your predictions of what may or may not be wrong with the bike! I am too >> busy out learning to ride my other bike (at 54, finally fulfilling a >> dream!), meeting new people, building a business, helping others fulfill >> their dreams, making a life, to worry about a little dirt on a motorcycle! >> Sorry!! >> >> Yes, as you saw, it does need new tires. The right front fork seal >> is leaking, and as a result the right front brake pad has oil on it and >> needs replacing too. Contrary to Mr. Dennis’ comment, there is no rust >> on the bike, just a paint bubble, easily fixed. (What are headers?) Other >> than that, there are some minor things the shop said needed doing to safety >> it: the throttle sticks, the right front signal is loose, the front brake >> switch is not working, neutral light and gear indicator are not working, and >> horn button is missing. However, it runs amazingly! Lots of power (way >> too much for me as a first-time rider, which is why I am selling it!), lots >> of spunk! >> >> I am in Guelph, Ontario, if anyone would like to see the bike. The >> O.B.O. after the suggested price was there for a reason! I will accept >> Canadian or US dollars! As my mentor says, “I accept all forms of >> cash!!” Make me an offer! >> >> But, as I said, I certainly was taken aback by the blast I received >> at the posting!! You might want to consider being pleasanter to your >> newcomers…….. Go out for a ride on your bikes and spend less time >> criticizing others on the computer!! Life is too short so get out and >> ENJOY it!! >> >> Barbara >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* >> [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]>[mailto: >> [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]>] >> *On Behalf Of *Barbara >> *Sent:* Monday, July 06, 2009 11:19 PM >> *To:* >> [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >> *Subject:* [Nighthawk Lovers] FW: 1984 Nighthawk 750S for sale >> >> >> >> >> >> 1984 Nighthawk 750S for sale. >> >> 29,000 kms. >> >> Excellent condition. >> >> Asking $1800.00 O.B.O. >> >> Contact Barbara Fisher >> [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >> >> >> >> >> No virus found in this outgoing message >> Checked by PC Tools AntiVirus (5.0.1.1 - 10.100.156). >> http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message >> Checked by PC Tools AntiVirus (5.0.1.1 - 10.100.156). >> http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/ >> >> >> >> >> >> No virus found in this outgoing message >> Checked by PC Tools AntiVirus (5.0.1.1 - 10.100.158). >> http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/ >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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