I'm going to keep looking. $200 is too high and the forks I have now are in great shape, they're just on the wrong bike. I did include that last pic so others can see if they want anything even though that bike is about picked clean. I took the crash bars which were the only things left worth taking.
On 7/12/09, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: > 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]> > 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]>* wrote: >> >> >> From: Barbara <[email protected]> >> Subject: FW: [Nighthawk Lovers] FW: 1984 Nighthawk 750S for sale >> To: [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] [mailto: >> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Barbara >> *Sent:* Monday, July 06, 2009 11:19 PM >> *To:* [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/ >> >> >> >> >> >> > -- Sent from my mobile device -Kyle --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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