On my 250 (was my only transportation at the time) i had a 45mile commute daily, what helped me with top end speed was going to a smaller front sprocket (14 tooth if i remember correctly). She lost some low end torque from it, but i got enough speed to do major highways (not safe when your max speed is 65).
I was just over 200lbs then and almost 300 when i sold her so your weight shouldent be a big issue, but i recomend making the back end stiffer regardless (but i like a stiff ride) Ride safe and keep us posted Yeti On Mar 22, 2013 6:26 PM, "Allen Thomas" <althomas...@gmail.com> wrote: > ** > I run 38-40 PSI in my bikes but it depends on the tires recommended max > pressure. Which for me is 42 PSI. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > ------------------------------ > *From: * Christy Deering <christydeer...@gmail.com> > *Sender: * nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > *Date: *Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:29:39 -0700 (PDT) > *To: *<nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> > *ReplyTo: * nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > *Subject: *Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Rear tire slow leak/whole bike feels > "squishy" under me/backfire > > Hey there, > > I live in Austin, TX. I would love to meet fellow Nighthawk owners in the > area! I've seen a couple around town, but mostly it's scooters and Harleys. > :) I'm also pretty sure I'm the only Nighthawk owner who rides year-round, > since it's my only vehicle. Besides legs. > > I mentioned the stem leak idea when the shop was looking at the tire, and > they said that wasn't it...but there has to be SOMETHING causing the leak, > so I'll try to find another shop to take it to. Thanks! > > I've been keeping Gladys' tires at around 30psi, but I can certainly put > more in them. I just have visions of explosions and blood, and usually > chicken out around 30/35 psi. :) > > Thanks again! > - Christy > > On Monday, February 18, 2013 1:07:26 PM UTC-6, kiwinPA wrote: >> >> First of all Christy, where do you live? There are lots of Nighthawk >> owners who would probably happy to help you out in person if you lived >> close enough. A slow leaking rear tire has a slow leak so it must be >> fixable. A slow untraceable leak could be the valve or valve stem, a leak >> along the rim from where the rim was scraped or gouged when the tire was >> changed or in the tire itself but a shop can find it if there is a leak. I >> would keep the pressure around 38 - 40 psi and put more air in when it gets >> below 30 psi. I wouldn't put more than 40 - 42 psi in it. Make sure your >> rear shocks are on the highest level to reduce the squishy movement. Back >> fifing could be dirty air filter or carbs or spark plugs - easy to check >> and clean the plugs and filter. For the carbs buy a can of seafoam (you'll >> hear a lot about this stuff) and pour half a can in a full tank of fresh >> gas and the other half in the second full tank of gas. Or, I guess you >> could pour the whole can in a full tank of fresh gas and then ride, ride, >> ride. Graham >> >> On Feb 18, 2013, at 1:37 PM, Christy Deering wrote: >> >> Hi folks! >> >> I just stumbled on this forum, and thought I'd ask a few questions while >> I'm at it. Correct me if I should make separate posts about these three >> issues I've been having. :) >> >> 1. First off, I'm riding a 2007 Nighthawk 250. I noticed a slow rear tire >> leak shortly after I had the tire replaced about 8 or 9 months ago. I took >> it in to the shop that replaced the tire, they exhaustively searched for a >> leak, but couldn't find one. They told me the tire was safe to ride on, and >> that I should just keep an eye on the pressure. Ideally, what should I be >> keeping the tire pressure at? I feel like that's a dumb girl question, but >> let me explain - is it better to overfill the tire a bit so I can go longer >> in between trips to the air pump, or is that a terrible idea as far as >> traction/handling? >> >> 2. I'm 5'9", and I feel too tall for my Nighthawk, as much as I love it. >> The whole bike has always felt rather "squishy" under me, and I don't >> really trust it in the corners not to slip out from under me to some >> extent, even on dry, happy pavement. Is this something that could be >> adjusted, or am I stuck on a bike I don't fully trust because I'm too >> *gasp* big for it? My self esteem is doin just fine, feel free to give it >> to me straight if you have any input. :) >> >> 3. Gladys (the Nighthawk) has been backfiring lately. Could this be a >> dirty carb issue? Should I attempt to clean things/do this on my own, or >> would you recommend a trip to the shop? I've never done anything to a bike >> other than change the oil, though I would love to learn more as I go. Being >> self-sufficient with bike repair is my ultimate goal, I just haven't had a >> lot of chances in the year I've owned the Nighthawk. 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