Must be nice to be retired, it would take me a whole winter to restore a bike.
On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 9:21 PM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote: > I'll have started it in 2 weeks and it will probably take a week if all > goes well. > > > On Apr 13, 2011, at 8:53 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > > You'll be done restoring it in two weeks?? Are you planning a full resto or >> just getting it running again? >> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Graham Rogers <[email protected]> >> Sender: [email protected] >> Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:45:13 >> To: <[email protected]> >> Reply-To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Joey's Electrical Update >> >> Allen, you'll have to remind me in about two weeks - I'll forget >> otherwise, Graham >> >> On Apr 13, 2011, at 7:18 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: >> >> Oh well, can't blame a guy for trying. Hopefully I'll have the cash >>> to buy it off of you when you're done then. Seriously, let me know >>> when you are ready to sell it, I want first right of refusal. >>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Graham Rogers <[email protected]> >>> Sender: [email protected] >>> Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:58:46 >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Reply-To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Joey's Electrical Update >>> >>> Right, it's exactly the kind of project I prefer >>> >>> On Apr 13, 2011, at 4:17 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: >>> >>> So I guess you wouldn't let it come my way. That is exactly what I >>>> want for a project. >>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Graham Rogers <[email protected]> >>>> Sender: [email protected] >>>> Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:47:18 >>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>> Reply-To: [email protected] >>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Joey's Electrical Update >>>> >>>> Very repairable. It was just parked out in the weather (under a tarp >>>> for the last 2 - 3 years. It was running fine up till then. I want >>>> to get it going again and back in as best shape as I can. It will >>>> take carb cleaning, paint job, new battery and lots and lots of elbow >>>> grease - but that's what I do to these old bikes, Graham >>>> >>>> On Apr 13, 2011, at 3:01 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: >>>> >>>> Seriously?? Is it repairable? Would you let it go? >>>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: Graham Rogers <[email protected]> >>>>> Sender: [email protected] >>>>> Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:41:30 >>>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>>> Reply-To: [email protected] >>>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Joey's Electrical Update >>>>> >>>>> $100, Graham >>>>> >>>>> On Apr 13, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I was just thinking that you are planning to keep this one around >>>>>> for a long time to come. >>>>>> >>>>>> Points ignitions suck, they constantly need to be re-adjusted >>>>>> because they wear down and change the dwell. For the cost of a few >>>>>> points/condenser sets you can get the electronic ignition set and >>>>>> never have to fool with them again. You will get a stronger more >>>>>> consistent spark as well. As for the Regulator Rectifyer, that is >>>>>> the single most prominent weakness of that bike. If you are going >>>>>> to keep it long term you will either replace it now, or replace it >>>>>> with a new stator as well down the road. Personally I'm for >>>>>> preventitive maintenance, it saves me the aggrivation of being >>>>>> stuck on the side of the road, thats worth $100 to me. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm hoping next year to get my hands on a GS too (got a note on the >>>>>> VFR right now). >>>>>> >>>>>> Graham, how much did you pick up the GS1000E for? >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. >> >> -- >> 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. >> >> > -- > 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. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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