Also, after reading quite a few threads, I notice a lot of members of the other forum are quite negative and judgmental. I can understand being upset when people completely butcher a machine which runs well and looks decent; however there are people asking for ideas or tips who are being talked down to and belittled by other members. I always thought motorcycle ownership was more of a brotherhood than a clique. Many of them are totally oppose to someone even changing the stock exhaust on their bikes.
I hope people are not upset when I ask for ideas and tips for customizing MY bike. I am not going to change the entire style of the bike itself, just add a few things. On Tuesday, July 23, 2013 10:12:42 PM UTC-4, Docpepson wrote: > > I've got an 82 750 as well and can help you out a little. > > As far as the exhaust goes, keep the 4-4 until it falls off. What you can > do is called the "Tim Hodge Mod." You drill out the rivets holding the > baffles in, remove the baffles and then drill a few holes in the baffles > and replace. > > Crash bars? Yep, they're hard to find. I found some on ebay right after > I bought my bike that fit. I've had a hell of a time getting a set of > highway pegs to mount, but I did it. These are for a CB900, but should > fit. They look almost identical to the ones I have - > http://www.ebay.com/itm/82-HONDA-CB900-CB900F-SUPERSPORT-CRASH-BARS-2500-MILES-36-/370830681457?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item56573b2571&vxp=mtr > > Here's a pic of my crash bars with highway peg mounted - > http://i.imgur.com/lwbq6yM.jpg > > Please, please, please join the nighthawk forums over at > http://www.nighthawk-forums.com. There is a wealth of information > contained there that you can easily search for instead of asking for it > here :) > > Don't get me wrong, I love this group - I just get most of my information > there. I'm docpepson over there. > > Peace. > > On Monday, July 22, 2013 11:36:48 PM UTC-4, Dalton Peel wrote: >> >> Hey all, >> >> First off, I am a brand new rider, and my first bike is a 1982 Honda >> Nighthawk 750 with 46k on her, which I bought for $800. It needed nothing >> for safety, and I have put on 1,500km on it in 2 weeks. I can't imagine >> not owning a bike anymore. She's in really good shape, with some minor >> scratches. The previous owner ran out of gas one day, walked to a service >> station, bought a jerry can and fuel. After he filled the bike up he rode >> home with the tank between his legs on the tank. tsk tsk. Anyways, I was >> wondering if anyone knows if there are any highway bars which will fit on >> this bike. I was on Ebay, and found some, but the seller says he's not >> sure if they will fit a 1982 750 nighthawk. (see link) >> http://www.ebay.ca/itm/150846151472?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 >> >> Also, I will be getting a custom airbrush paint job in the off season. I >> am thinking either keeping it original colour (decals from ebay). Or >> ALMOST original, and just have all black, with the Honda symbol painted on >> the side. >> >> I am also thinking new black chrome exhaust, perhaps the 4-2 and want it >> to sound louder. (suggestions). >> >> And any other suggestions for paint options or anything in general?? >> >> Here's a link to my bike! >> https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=479812558768582&set=a.327109677372205.74785.100002195275947&type=1&theater >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
