I have one in my garage that I resurrected, they are fun bikes but I would look for a 83-85 and here is why. 82 is a one year bike, while the engine is almost the same as a non nighthawk cb650, but the rest is different. And the parts houses don't know what fits. Forks, brakes, etc are all unique. Also the 83-85 has a shaft drive, a 6th gear, and doesn't require valve adjustments. With all that said it is a fun bike and is a real joy to ride at around 50-60mph faster than that and you will be looking for that 6th gear. They handle well and have good brakes.
Allen Thomas On May 30, 2014 6:02 PM, "Paul" <[email protected]> wrote: > I told my wife that I reserve the right to have a mid-life crisis and for > it to be EXPENSIVE! :) > > The 1982 will have the older SOHC engine, just so you know. The newer > design started in '83. Also, I've been told the 650s don't charge the > battery at idle. In fact, the battery actually *discharges *at a rate of > about 10 amps at idle. "Break Even" is at around 2000 RPM, and above 2500 > you're charging. Many use battery tenders to keep the batteries at peak > charge when not riding. This is stuff I've been told and have not > personally experienced. (I've had a 550, 250 and currently own a 750.) > > If the bike is in as good of condition as they say it can certainly take > you the 150 to 200 miles to your cottage. What part of the world do you > reside in? > > > > > * Paul LeBoutillier * > *www.hondanighthawks.net <http://www.hondanighthawks.net/>* > Honda Nighthawk Lovers Email group > <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/nighthawk_lovers> > > > On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 2:51 PM, Hart <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> About to go look at a 1982 650 Night Hawk in what appears superb shape. I >> haven't ridden in 30 years...maybe midlife crisis but wife is in favour >> versus a mistress....what are thoughts for weekend cruiser (150-200 mile >> trips to cottage) and occasional city bike? >> >> -- >> 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/d/optout. >> > > -- > 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/d/optout. > -- 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/d/optout.
