Javy, You got a good price on those rear shocks and fork springs. According to Dennis and several others, the Honda Corporation made some interesting decisions regarding cost containment...stayed with the rear drum and cheap suspension but also featured the running lights in the front, the helmet lock, and the locking gas cap. The self adjusting valves are a real plus as well. Go figure. If you experience a noticeable difference do let us all know. Might be worth the extra bucks as I, like you, love the ergonomics of this bike. If the suspension was only slightly improved, I could ride this bike even more comfortably all day long. The only things that come close are the big and heavy sport tourers (Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki), Kawasaki's former ZRXs, Yamaha's FZ 1s, and Suzuki's V-Stroms and Bandits. I guess you could also look at the BMWs, Ducati's, and mid-control Harley Dyna's but nothing comes close to the Nighthawk for value and reliability. I am too old to lean too far over and too into handling to lean too far back. Keep us all posted. Barge ----- Original Message ----- From: Javier Garcia To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 11:01 PM Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suspension: rear shocks and springs
Hi Barge, I paid $250 for the rear shocks, and $70 for the fork springs. I really hope to feel a big difference. I took the wife recently for a spin I ask her how did she felt it (after not riding with me for a long time). She said it felt the same, horrible. For me it is been recently much worse than before, but I hope it is not just pure paranoia. With the fork springs I hope to reduce the diving while stopping, which I think it's too much, especially when riding two up. If this doesn't work I will have to look for a different bike. Javier. On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 10:37 PM, the Bargers <[email protected]> wrote: Javier, How much did those bad boys set you back? Eager to hear how they perform. My rear shocks have similar issues, particularly when riding over uneven or patched up street pavement. They don't dampen very well. Odd how Honda tried to control costs on the more recent NHs. Barge ----- Original Message ----- From: Javier Garcia To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 10:24 PM Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suspension: rear shocks and springs The seller I bought them from only had them on chrome and he offered a good price. The all black is a project for the future, somewhere in the future... J. On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 10:14 PM, Allen Thomas <[email protected]> wrote: Nice, though I thought you were thinking about going blackout. On 6/10/10, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: > I got the rear shocks today. Pretty good looking. Can wait to see them > installed on the bike! > Javier. > > > > On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 5:02 PM, Anthony <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Here is a link to the instructions for the progressive fork springs: >> http://www.progressivesuspension.com/pdfs/forkSprings/3055.pdf >> >> >> On Jun 8, 1:22 pm, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: >> > Well, apparently nobody has done the modification of the shocks. I have >> > decided to do so. Last night I ordered a pair of progressive shocks and >> > springs, model 412. I also ordered the progressive spring for the front. >> I >> > assume I will need new fork seals and oil? can anyone tell me which ones >> I >> > am supposed to buy and where? >> > Thanks, >> > >> > Javier. >> > >> > On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 9:10 AM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> > > Randy wrote this, but I guess he made a mistake and send it only to >> > > me. >> So >> > > here it is. >> > > Javier. >> > >> > > Randy Kilpatrick <[email protected]> >> > >> > > Javier, I read with interest your questions about the rear shocks. I >> have a >> > > 91 750 N.H. The front suspension is fine, but the rear of the bike >> rides >> > > like a jackhammer! >> > > Here is kind of what is going on. When Honda reintroduced the CB 750 >> > > N. >> > > Hawk they cut a lot of corners to keep the price down. Things like no >> center >> > > stand, no 6 speed transmission, and among other things especially the >> rear >> > > shocks. These stock rear shocks are as inexpensive as Honda could >> find. >> > > They were only fair for a few thousand miles, then the gas leaked out, >> the >> > > oil weeped out and we have a pair of shot shocks! I too have been >> looking at >> > > the Progressive Shocks, but man what a price! I read on one site where >> some >> > > one bought the lower priced Progressives and they wern"t much beter >> than >> > > stock stuff. I also read where one guy bought the expensive rear >> > > shocks >> and >> > > it was a vast improvment. There is also a Chinese shock out there that >> is >> > > cheap, but raises the back end of the bike up, and don't work very >> well. I >> > > can live with the things that kind of bug me about this bike accept >> > > the >> > > harsh ride. It's killing my back. Soooo, if any of you guys have spent >> the >> > > big bucks on the Progressives please come forth, spill the beans and >> share >> > > with us what you have done and did it really work? I too ride single >> > > up >> and >> > > just want a decent ride. Hondo. >> > >> > > On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 9:37 PM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> > >> > >> I'll try to get one too. Nevertheless, I doubt the problem I am >> > >> experiencing is going to be solved by changing the adjustment of the >> shocks. >> > >> > >> Javier. >> > >> > >> On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 12:49 PM, sfox618 <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > >>> I bought a shock tool on eBay for about $6. Just like item number >> > >>> Item number: 310223404095. Works really well and no scratches. >> > >> > >>> Sean >> > >> > >>> On Jun 2, 9:05 am, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >>> > Hi all, >> > >> > >>> > recently I've been wondering if there is something wrong with the >> > >>> suspension >> > >>> > of my '96 750. In short, it just feels like it balances too much >> > >>> > up >> and >> > >>> down >> > >>> > in the rear as I am driving it. Actually, I am not sure if it is >> > >>> because I >> > >>> > am paying too much attention to this or not, but lately I've been >> > >>> feeling >> > >>> > that my back hearts a bit after long rides (long being more than >> > >>> > an >> > >>> hour or >> > >>> > so). Allen drove my bike the other day for a bit I had the same >> > >>> impression >> > >>> > (without me telling him before). Therefore, it start crossing my >> mind >> > >>> the >> > >>> > idea of upgrading the rear suspension (and probably the front too, >> but >> > >>> that >> > >>> > is a separate issue). Apparently, most people agree that >> progressive >> > >>> shocks >> > >>> > is the way to go. However, those are not cheap, so I have few >> > >>> questions, >> > >>> > such as: >> > >> > >>> > 1) How can I actually now if my rear shocks are damaged? Is there >> > >>> > a >> > >>> more >> > >>> > technical procedure to diagnostic this? >> > >> > >>> > 2) If I replace shocks, do I have to replace springs too? or it is >> just >> > >>> > recommended? >> > >> > >>> > 3) Does anyone here uses or had used progressive shocks (and/or >> > >>> springs)? >> > >> > >>> > 4) Is there a particular model of progressive shocks and/or spring >> that >> > >>> need >> > >>> > to be selected for a NH 750? There are few models, and although >> > >>> > the >> > >>> > differences in the specifications are confusing to me, the >> differences >> > >>> in >> > >>> > price are quite substantial. >> > >> > >>> > I would appreciate any other comments on this matter. >> > >>> > Cheers, >> > >> > >>> > Javier. >> > >> > >>> -- >> > >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups >> > >>> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> > >>> To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> > >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> > >>> [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> >> <nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> >> > >> > >>> . >> > >>> For more options, visit this group at >> > >>>http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> >> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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