Of course, we are all interested, where are you? show us the bike and how much?
On Apr 3, 2012, at 7:34 PM, Eric Jenkins wrote: > Anybody interested in my 1996 nh 750? Good condition. 13.8k. Some rust on > pipes underneath. > > love it but have grad school bills to pay. > > On Apr 3, 2012 7:29 PM, <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/topics > > Drilling out broken bolts [2 Updates] > Turn signals act weird [8 Updates] > clutch pressure plate and chain question [6 Updates] > Since we have some ST owners [3 Updates] > Nighthawk 750 track day. [1 Update] > Paging GL owners [3 Updates] > Speaker System [1 Update] > Do I need to replace my shift forks or something else? [1 Update] > Drilling out broken bolts > "Hanghank" <hangh...@new.rr.com> Apr 03 04:16PM -0500 > > Try this: left-hand drill bit in a reversible drill. As the drill drills the > hole, heat is generated, helping break the bond, and the hole also allows > bolt to “expand” into the hole your drilled. They work! (as much as anything > works with broken bolts) Sometimes just drilling the hole will remove the > broken bolt but if not then it’s on to the screw extractors. And all metal > bits work better with thread cutting lube. > > > Double click on above image to view full picture > > 13 Piece Left-Hand Drill Bit Set > Drill Master - Item#95146 > > Read 2 ReviewsWrite A Review > > Availability: On Backorder > $9.99Qty: > This item may be available at your local Harbor Freight Tools Store > Add to Wishlist View Shipping Rates > > paul annen <greenzer...@gmail.com> Apr 03 07:29PM -0400 > > i think i paid 7.99 at harbor freight for mine.. but always handy... > > > Turn signals act weird > Ty Knighthawk 700S <ty.lasc...@gmail.com> Apr 03 10:20AM -0700 > > I own a 1984 Knighthawk 700 S > > I am having trouble with the turn signals and it is a weird situation, > i havent found one like it. The front signal lights are on as normal > acting as the marker lights and rears are 2 wires so they are off like > normal. When i flip the switch to the right, the front right marker > goes off and only the rear will sometimes flash. when i flip the > switch to the left the fron right light flashes and the rear does > nothing. I can hear the relay clicking and we tried some tests on it > and it seams ok. I looked at the wiring diagram and the next possible > thing could be the "turn signal cancel unit"??? I am not sure what i > should do yet hoping someone has had a similar problem. > > Jason King <joking1...@gmail.com> Apr 03 02:12PM -0400 > > Check the bills to make sure they are correct > > Allen Thomas <althomas...@gmail.com> Apr 03 02:52PM -0400 > > I think he meant bulbs. Do you have any LED bulbs installed? This should be > pretty easy to troubleshoot, start with making sure you don't have any > resistance on the grounds which are probably green wires, though I couldn't > find a wiring diagram online. make sure your getting power from the left > hand control for all switch positions and then check to ensure the power is > making it to the bulb sockets. > > > Graham Rogers <grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com> Apr 03 03:34PM -0400 > > Allen, I want you to get back here and get the turn signals working on a 1982 > Yamaha Maxim XJ650 I have. The bikes only done 6k miles and runs great. The > only remaining issue is the turn signals. There is no power to them. I've > read your thread but it's still a mystery to me. So, what time can I expect > you? Graham > > On Apr 3, 2012, at 2:52 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > > > "greenzer...@gmail.com" <greenzer...@gmail.com> Apr 03 10:43AM -0700 > > I had a similar problem with my 99 250. My solution ended up being to sell > the bike. I just had a great deal on a goldwing fall into my lap that i > couldent turn away and needed to sell the nh to make it happen... I love the > goldwing, but miss my little nh alot. > > > > ---Original Message--- > From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > Sent: 4/3/2012 1:21 pm > To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signals act weird > > I own a 1984 Knighthawk 700 S > > I am having trouble with the turn signals and it is a weird situation, > i havent found one like it. The front signal lights are on as normal > acting as the marker lights and rears are 2 wires so they are off like > normal. When i flip the switch to the right, the front right marker > goes off and only the rear will sometimes flash. when i flip the > switch to the left the fron right light flashes and the rear does > nothing. I can hear the relay clicking and we tried some tests on it > and it seams ok. I looked at the wiring diagram and the next possible > thing could be the "turn signal cancel unit"??? I am not sure what i > should do yet hoping someone has had a similar problem. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > "Allen Thomas" <althomas...@gmail.com> Apr 03 08:30PM > > Lol, do you have a wiring diagram? I'll see if I can dig one up off the > internet. I'd actually love to come up again and hang out > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > -----Original Message----- > From: Graham Rogers <grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com> > Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 15:34:42 > To: <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> > Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signals act weird > > Allen, I want you to get back here and get the turn signals working on a 1982 > Yamaha Maxim XJ650 I have. The bikes only done 6k miles and runs great. The > only remaining issue is the turn signals. There is no power to them. I've > read your thread but it's still a mystery to me. So, what time can I expect > you? Graham > > On Apr 3, 2012, at 2:52 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > Kyle Munz <kyle...@gmail.com> Apr 03 03:34PM -0500 > > +1 on checking the bulbs, I'd also make sure there's no foolishment going > on with grounds and that all the oranges and blues are where they should > be. Don't cross the streams. > > -Kyle > > > > Graham Rogers <grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com> Apr 03 05:02PM -0400 > > I have the wiring diagram. I don't have the sparky to fix the problem! > > On Apr 3, 2012, at 4:30 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > > > clutch pressure plate and chain question > dapperdan7 <dapperd...@gmail.com> Apr 03 09:35AM -0700 > > hi there. the clutch on my 91 250 nighthawk suddenly stopped > disengaging clutch with little warning. when i opened up and looked at > the plate one bolt was loose but everything else (clutch lifter and > spring) seemed to work fine. > > question on clutch: > the manual says 12 nm for torque on the bolts. can one over tighten > the plate so much that the lifter and plate don't interact? if the > plate in undertorqued what would be the effects? just trouble shooting > > question on chain: > > can one clean the gunk off the chain with the orange goop one uses to > clean hands? what would you guys recommend? > > thank you gentlemen! > > dan > > Kurt Nolte <vturbine.po...@gmail.com> Apr 03 12:42PM -0400 > > I would recommend against a hand cleaner for your chain. I'd figure it more > expensive than an actual cleaning fluid, and some of them have grit in them > that you most definitely DO NOT want. > > As for your clutch issue: cable broken internally? Does the arm move when > you squeeze the lever? > > Kurt > > dapperdan7 <dapperd...@gmail.com> Apr 03 09:54AM -0700 > > i looks like no broken cable and the arm does move. can wrong torque > level or a slightly loose clutch plate cause this clutch to suddenly > not work? > > what cleaner would you recommend for the chain? > > thx > > > Allen Thomas <althomas...@gmail.com> Apr 03 02:16PM -0400 > > I use kerosene and a tooth brush to clean chains. As for the clutch if you > torque those plate bolts too much you will strip the threads on the clutch > drum. Have you adjusted the clutch cable? Cables do stretch. > > > EGrider <gevan...@gmail.com> Apr 03 12:43PM -0700 > > Be super careful with clutch bolts. I've found them to break off EASILY. In > fact, one broke off on me before it ever "hit" so that I could start > torquing it! I've become an expert at drilling holes in bolts to get them > out with easy-outs without ruining the threads as I've had to do it twice > in the past month. > > This has made me pretty shy about torquing them much at all. When the > bolts are loose, it seems to have a metallic rattle, almost like an Italian > bike with a dry clutch I heard a while back. > > On Tuesday, April 3, 2012 12:35:55 PM UTC-4, dapperdan7 wrote: > > clean hands? what would you guys recommend? > > > thank you gentlemen! > > > dan > > On Tuesday, April 3, 2012 12:35:55 PM UTC-4, dapperdan7 wrote: > > "tinkrm...@yahoo.com" <tinkrm...@yahoo.com> Apr 03 03:24PM -0500 > > Same here:kerosene and a brush,but not a toothbrush... > First,do you see movement when you squeeze the lever with the cover off? Did > you tighten the loose bolt? > Not enough torque will likely allow the bolt to loosen. As someone else said, > too tight will possibly strip the bolt and maybe the threads in the hole. > > Sent via DroidX2 on Verizon Wireless™ > > -----Original message----- > From: Allen Thomas <althomas...@gmail.com> > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 18:16:31 GMT+00:00 > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: clutch pressure plate and chain question > > I use kerosene and a tooth brush to clean chains. As for the clutch if you > torque those plate bolts too much you will strip the threads on the clutch > drum. Have you adjusted the clutch cable? Cables do stretch. > > > Since we have some ST owners > "tinkrm...@yahoo.com" <tinkrm...@yahoo.com> Apr 03 09:09AM -0500 > > Does the site claim anything about how long they're supposed to last? > > Sent via DroidX2 on Verizon Wireless™ > > -----Original message----- > From: Allen Thomas <althomas...@gmail.com> > To: Nightwawk Lovers <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 23:34:10 GMT+00:00 > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Since we have some ST owners > > I just got some new tires for my VFR. I was running the pilot power 2CT which > is a hyper sport tire, and I took a chance this time with the bridgestone > BT023, I have to say I can't tell any loss of traction, or anything else > negative. Supposedly these are high mileage sport touring tires aimed to > replace the BT021. They make a GT model that is specifically designed for the > large sport touring bikes like the ST, FJR, and concourse. They are cheaper > than the pilot road 2 too boot. I highly recommend them. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > Allen Thomas <althomas...@gmail.com> Apr 03 02:13PM -0400 > > Here is the website. > http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/battlax/bt023.html > Ample Wear Life > > Solid mileage for touring. Appropriate pattern, construction and compound > provide substantial wear life. 30% up vs BT-021. > > > > Javier Garcia <jajgar...@gmail.com> Apr 03 03:03PM -0400 > > Then I know what I am going to put on the NH next time. > Javier. > > > Nighthawk 750 track day. > Allen Thomas <althomas...@gmail.com> Apr 03 02:54PM -0400 > > http://youtu.be/sItonHuqB0c > > Stock bars, and a busted tach. Good rider! > > Paging GL owners > Joey Kelley <sandp...@gmail.com> Apr 03 12:34PM -0400 > > http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/2937550763.html > What is this actually worth? > My untrained eye shows this was either a naked wing that > someone grafted a fairing onto, or one that was replaced. > Thoughts? > -Joey > > -- > -Joey Kelley > JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online > JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! > JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow > > Javier Garcia <jajgar...@gmail.com> Apr 03 12:47PM -0400 > > Joey, > > it does looks like a naked wing, with the fairing from another honda (an > older model perhaps?). Not a bad price, if it is really in good condition. > Javier. > > > surfswab <surfs...@gmail.com> Apr 03 10:23AM -0700 > > Fairing looks to be from an Interstate model, the first tupperware > tourer. The Interstate and the Standard were produced simultaneously, > '80-'83, succeeded by the Aspencade. Price is reasonable. > > > Speaker System > Brian Collett <brian.coll...@gmail.com> Apr 03 08:20AM -0500 > > Hey Guys, > > I saw a guy with a Shark Speakers system on his Honda Shadow and I was > wonder if anyone had put one on their Nighthawk. And if so, how does it > look and where did you put the amp and how did you wire it up. > > Thanks, > > Brian > > Do I need to replace my shift forks or something else? > jason scott <jasontheodoresc...@gmail.com> Apr 03 09:10AM -0400 > > there are three bolts to the right of where you put the oil in that hold > your slave cylinder in. if they are lose the clutch will work for a few > seconds until the vibration push the slave cylinder back and causes the > clutch to engage. ie tighten the 3 bolts holding the slave cylinder in > place. that is my guess. the worst thing that could happen is you made sure > your bolts are tight. good luck. > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group > nighthawk_lovers. > You can post via email. > To unsubscribe from this group, send an empty message. > For more options, visit this group. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > 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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