Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Battery recommendations

[Pat Patterson]

A bunch of old msges just came in... did you get the bolts in the 
end? Canada is almost metric so if you haven't I can drop 3 bolts in 
an envelope and mail it to you. If it's under $5 buy me a beer next 
time we meet, more than that we can figure something out.


At 02:36 PM 1/16/2012, you wrote:

Hmm I mean the two bolts that hold on the battery bracket onto the frame.

Oh snap! I went looking on bikebandit for the bracket and found this:
http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1993-honda-cb750sc-nighthawk-750/o/m1987#sch15010 

Sure enough they have the spec right there on the drawing, which I 
hadn't seen before...



16:
237473-4 BOLT, FLANGE (6X10)
(6X10),AC

So, I guess I've got it now... There are actually 3 of them, and I 
only noticed 2. I guess I'm stopping by HD on my way home tonight. :)


Thanks Kurt!

-Ryan

On Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 2:26 PM, Kurt Nolte 
<vturbine.po...@gmail.com> wrote:


Ryan, if you tell me which ones you mean, I'll get you the spec. I 
bought all new ones for mine, just need to find the receipt. They 
are metric, I want to say M6x1.0

Kurt
On Jan 16, 2012 5:20 PM, "Ryan Bray" 
<sdgu...@gmail.com> wrote:

While your on the subject of batteries...

I did the washer mod on my '93 NH last week and noticed there are no 
bolts in the battery bracket on my bike. Anyone know the thread/size 
of these so I can go pick some up at Home Depot?


I looked around online and in the Cymer manual but couldn't find the 
spec anywhere...


Thanks!
-Ryan

PS Love my NH. It's my first bike and I've put 1100 miles on her in 
6 weeks. She's running like a champ and has been a great commuter so far! :)


On Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 2:10 PM, Allen Thomas 
<althomas...@gmail.com> wrote:

So your back now Javier?
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I am just getting back from a long trip so maybe I am late. About 
batteries I keep being surprised with the sealed yuasa that came 
with my NH 750. In March the bike will have 3 years since I bought 
it. Again, the battery came with it. I have never used a battery 
tender on that bike. The bike was used a lot the first year and a 
half, until I got a couple more. Now is used every once in a while. 
Every single time, the bike cranks. That battery has never fail on 
me. That is my experience.


Javier.

On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 2:19 PM, Kurt Nolte 
<vturbine.po...@gmail.com> wrote:

Anyone have a favorite type?

Not necessarily brand, but style (AGM, wet cell, all that fun stuff?)

'93 CB750, nothing fancy added to it (though I am actually 
considering putting on a concealed USB plug so I can hook up the 
phone on the charger in the saddlebags.


-Kurt

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[Kurt Nolte]

All of these, of course, are assuming a properly sized battery.

 Kurt

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 2:46 PM, tinkrm...@yahoo.com wrote:

> Yes,but only if yr bike gets used frequently.  When I used my 250 daily
> the battery lasted nearly 4yrs. The one on my 450 is dead and it's b/c it
> didn't get used.  Won't hold a charge. That,  after only a year.
>

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[tinkrm...@yahoo.com]

Yes,but only if yr bike gets used frequently.  When I used my 250 daily the 
battery lasted nearly 4yrs. The one on my 450 is dead and it's b/c it didn't 
get used.  Won't hold a charge. That,  after only a year.

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From: Jurisgnostic 
To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! 
Sent: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 17:35:46 GMT+00:00
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

How long should a battery last?  doesn't a year to a year and a half
seem like a short life-span?

On Feb 1, 8:49 am, Kurt Nolte  wrote:
> I daily ride, so my batteries don't sit idle. ;)
>
> -Kurt
>
> On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:47 AM, tinkrm...@yahoo.com 
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Word.  There is or was this agreement between Yuasa and Honda related in a
> > post some time back.  Honda only gets the very best batteries for
> > Nighthawks b/c of the limited output of the alternator.
> > Here's something to think about with regards to batteries in general:
> > they need to b active/activated a few times each month.  Sitting idle can
> > weaken a cell or even kill the battery.

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[Graham Rogers]

that's short if it's not kept on a maintainer. Kept on a maintainer  
(not a trickle charger), batteries last a lot longer (5 years on some  
of my bikes.  This is because they start to sulfate when the voltage  
drops below 13.3.  Sulfation kills a battery,  Graham


On Feb 1, 2012, at 12:35 PM, Jurisgnostic wrote:


How long should a battery last?  doesn't a year to a year and a half
seem like a short life-span?

On Feb 1, 8:49 am, Kurt Nolte  wrote:

I daily ride, so my batteries don't sit idle. ;)

-Kurt

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:47 AM, tinkrm...@yahoo.com  
wrote:








Word.  There is or was this agreement between Yuasa and Honda  
related in a

post some time back.  Honda only gets the very best batteries for
Nighthawks b/c of the limited output of the alternator.
Here's something to think about with regards to batteries in  
general:
they need to b active/activated a few times each month.  Sitting  
idle can

weaken a cell or even kill the battery.


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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[Jason King]

Yes but depends on the stated battery life. 60 month batteries usually last
about 4 years some longer
On Feb 1, 2012 12:35 PM, "Jurisgnostic"  wrote:

> How long should a battery last?  doesn't a year to a year and a half
> seem like a short life-span?
>
> On Feb 1, 8:49 am, Kurt Nolte  wrote:
> > I daily ride, so my batteries don't sit idle. ;)
> >
> > -Kurt
> >
> > On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:47 AM, tinkrm...@yahoo.com <
> tinkrm...@yahoo.com>wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > Word.  There is or was this agreement between Yuasa and Honda related
> in a
> > > post some time back.  Honda only gets the very best batteries for
> > > Nighthawks b/c of the limited output of the alternator.
> > > Here's something to think about with regards to batteries in general:
> > > they need to b active/activated a few times each month.  Sitting idle
> can
> > > weaken a cell or even kill the battery.
>
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[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[Jurisgnostic]

can leaving it too long on the trickle charger damage it?

On Feb 1, 9:46 am, Jurisgnostic  wrote:
> YTX14AH-BS 12v Maintenance Free AGM Powersport Motorcycle Battery is
> what's in there now...
>
> On Feb 1, 9:35 am, Jurisgnostic  wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > How long should a battery last?  doesn't a year to a year and a half
> > seem like a short life-span?
>
> > On Feb 1, 8:49 am, Kurt Nolte  wrote:
>
> > > I daily ride, so my batteries don't sit idle. ;)
>
> > > -Kurt
>
> > > On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:47 AM, tinkrm...@yahoo.com 
> > > wrote:
>
> > > > Word.  There is or was this agreement between Yuasa and Honda related 
> > > > in a
> > > > post some time back.  Honda only gets the very best batteries for
> > > > Nighthawks b/c of the limited output of the alternator.
> > > > Here's something to think about with regards to batteries in general:
> > > > they need to b active/activated a few times each month.  Sitting idle 
> > > > can
> > > > weaken a cell or even kill the battery.

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[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[Jurisgnostic]

YTX14AH-BS 12v Maintenance Free AGM Powersport Motorcycle Battery is
what's in there now...

On Feb 1, 9:35 am, Jurisgnostic  wrote:
> How long should a battery last?  doesn't a year to a year and a half
> seem like a short life-span?
>
> On Feb 1, 8:49 am, Kurt Nolte  wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > I daily ride, so my batteries don't sit idle. ;)
>
> > -Kurt
>
> > On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:47 AM, tinkrm...@yahoo.com 
> > wrote:
>
> > > Word.  There is or was this agreement between Yuasa and Honda related in a
> > > post some time back.  Honda only gets the very best batteries for
> > > Nighthawks b/c of the limited output of the alternator.
> > > Here's something to think about with regards to batteries in general:
> > > they need to b active/activated a few times each month.  Sitting idle can
> > > weaken a cell or even kill the battery.

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[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[Jurisgnostic]

How long should a battery last?  doesn't a year to a year and a half
seem like a short life-span?

On Feb 1, 8:49 am, Kurt Nolte  wrote:
> I daily ride, so my batteries don't sit idle. ;)
>
> -Kurt
>
> On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:47 AM, tinkrm...@yahoo.com 
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Word.  There is or was this agreement between Yuasa and Honda related in a
> > post some time back.  Honda only gets the very best batteries for
> > Nighthawks b/c of the limited output of the alternator.
> > Here's something to think about with regards to batteries in general:
> > they need to b active/activated a few times each month.  Sitting idle can
> > weaken a cell or even kill the battery.

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[Kurt Nolte]

I daily ride, so my batteries don't sit idle. ;)

-Kurt

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:47 AM, tinkrm...@yahoo.com wrote:

> Word.  There is or was this agreement between Yuasa and Honda related in a
> post some time back.  Honda only gets the very best batteries for
> Nighthawks b/c of the limited output of the alternator.
> Here's something to think about with regards to batteries in general:
> they need to b active/activated a few times each month.  Sitting idle can
> weaken a cell or even kill the battery.
>

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[tinkrm...@yahoo.com]

Word.  There is or was this agreement between Yuasa and Honda related in a post 
some time back.  Honda only gets the very best batteries for Nighthawks b/c of 
the limited output of the alternator.
Here's something to think about with regards to batteries in general:  they 
need to b active/activated a few times each month.  Sitting idle can weaken a 
cell or even kill the battery.

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From: Javier Garcia 
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
Sent: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 16:18:56 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

Get a Yuasa, sealed. Is the best damn thing I have seen on a motorcycle.
Javier.

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Jurisgnostic wrote:

> Cool, thanks.  Best battery for my 1992 Nighthawk 750, anyone?
>
> On Feb 1, 7:22 am, MrViggy  wrote:
> > Just bring the battery into the store.  They'll test it for free.
> >
> > Viggy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 8:19 AM, Jurisgnostic 
> wrote:
> > > thank you all.  I have a "multi-tester" but i don't think it tests
> > > "load".  I will call around and see if i can find one at an auto parts
> > > store.
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[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: bike count

[ewun]

Joe -  I'm with you - had difficulty seeing the pic you posted.  But,
found it on a different (separate) thread - this one.

Eric

On Jan 31, 7:24 pm, MOPARJOE  wrote:
> This is probably a partial duplicate post we have going, about members
> bike count.
>
> I posted a pic of some of my bikes, and haven't been able to see the
> pics until right now (pics still are not on the original forum post,
> as far as I can tell, but everyone seems to be seeing them).
>
> This post I'm seeing has only your reply on it, and now my reply to
> you.
>
> On Jan 31, 8:02 pm, surfswab  wrote:
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>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Okay, I'll bite...1,2,3,4,5,6...
>
> > Is there more to the story...group ride...personal collection...?
>
> > On Jan 31, 2:22 pm, Joe Angelucci  wrote:
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> > >  more oct 2009 150.jpg
> > > 317KViewDownload- Hide quoted text -
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> > - Show quoted text -

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[Kurt Nolte]

I am /extremely/ pleased with mine, bought it at Battery+. ~$89 plus core
and tax
http://tinyurl.com/CB750Battery

"Expensive" yes, but it's AGM, it was local, it was in-stock, and I was
happy. :D

-Kurt

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Jurisgnostic wrote:

> Cool, thanks.  Best battery for my 1992 Nighthawk 750, anyone?
>
>

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[Javier Garcia]

Get a Yuasa, sealed. Is the best damn thing I have seen on a motorcycle.
Javier.

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Jurisgnostic wrote:

> Cool, thanks.  Best battery for my 1992 Nighthawk 750, anyone?
>
> On Feb 1, 7:22 am, MrViggy  wrote:
> > Just bring the battery into the store.  They'll test it for free.
> >
> > Viggy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 8:19 AM, Jurisgnostic 
> wrote:
> > > thank you all.  I have a "multi-tester" but i don't think it tests
> > > "load".  I will call around and see if i can find one at an auto parts
> > > store.
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[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[Jurisgnostic]

Cool, thanks.  Best battery for my 1992 Nighthawk 750, anyone?

On Feb 1, 7:22 am, MrViggy  wrote:
> Just bring the battery into the store.  They'll test it for free.
>
> Viggy
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 8:19 AM, Jurisgnostic  wrote:
> > thank you all.  I have a "multi-tester" but i don't think it tests
> > "load".  I will call around and see if i can find one at an auto parts
> > store.

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] tires

[tinkrm...@yahoo.com]

Even if u could find new orig tires I wouldn't buy b/c tires have been improved 
and not nearly as likely to follow grooves, or grids on bridges.
If it's for show and you're not going to.ride it would b the only reason I , 
personally,would use them.

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Sent: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 04:07:45 GMT+00:00
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] tires

Anyone have a source for N.O.S. tires? I am looking for an original
Dunlop RWL rear for an 82 Nighthawk 450. Any help would be greatly
appreciated.

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 8 Topics

[Cody Galbraith]

On Jan 31, 2012 6:56 PM,  wrote:
>
>   Today's Topic Summary
>
> Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/topics
>
> '82 CB450SC project question(s) [10 Updates]
> Nighthawk can be a touring Machine?? [4 Updates]
> 1982 Nighthawk [1 Update]
> nighthawk not starting [1 Update]
> 1994 CB1000 - the big one [3 Updates]
> bike count [3 Updates]
> 1984 Nighthawk 650 Questions [2 Updates]
> new rider [1 Update]
>  '82 CB450SC project question(s)
> 357Enthusiast  Jan 31 01:33PM -0800
>
> Hello all,
>
> This seems like a great group and I've really enjoyed reading some of
> the back posts. This is my first post so I'm not sure how I should
> include images, etc so I'll just have links for now. If anybody has
> feedback on embedding photos or anything let me know. I just
> purchased an '82 Nighthawk 450 that has been parked since 1986. Here
> is a photo from when I first got it home:
>
http://s1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg596/357Enthusiast/?action=view¤t=IMAG0224-crop.jpg
>
> The first issue was that both sparkplugs had been broken off in the
> head, so I took the head to a machine shop to get them drilled out and
> retap the threads. I've pulled the cylinders off as well because the
> head bolts in the middle of the motor had a lot of rust, I guess from
> moisture that accumulated in the interior crevices of the engine, so
> I'll be retapping the head bolt threads before reassembly. The inside
> of the engine is in great shape so I just cleaned the carbon off the
> pistons, head, and valves and I'm going to start reassembing the
> valves into the head tonight. I'll add some photos of the bike in its
> current, maximum disassembly state tonight.
>
> The only problem I'm dealing with right now that I'm hoping for input
> on is that I don't have a key for the bike, and both replacing the
> lock set, which would include a new ignition, helmet lock and gas cap,
> or taking those items to a locksmith to get a key made, require
> removing the helmet lock, which is screwed to a bracket that is
> riveted to the frame in such a way that I can't get a screwdriver to
> the screws. The issue of not being able to unlock the helmet lock
> seems minor (I bet I could break it with a flat blade screw driver if
> I was going the replacement route) compared to the fact that I can't
> get to the screws on the backside to remove it even if I had it open.
> Does anybody else with a 450 have any advice on how I can remove the
> helmet lock? I'll post a photo when I get home to show how impossible
> access to the screws on the back of the helmet lock are. It's really
> the only truly frustrating element on what has so-far been a great
> experience working on and learning this bike.
>
> I'm leaning more toward the replacement option because the gas cap is
> missing the lock cylinder, so I'm either going to need to get a new
> lock cylinder put in it or else I'll end up replacing the gas cap
> anyways, which means I'll have mismatched keys, so a replacement set
> is really my preferred choice if I can figure out how to get this
> blasted helmet lock off.
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice and I promise to follow up with
> photos of my work in progress. :-)
> - Kevin
>
>
>
> Kurt Nolte  Jan 31 05:36PM -0500
>
> You could take one of the other items, have a key made from it, then see
if
> it works the other two? My '93 750 has a common key for the tank and the
> ignition, I wouldn't be surprised if the helmet lock were also shared.
>
> Kurt
> On Jan 31, 2012 5:23 PM, "357Enthusiast" <
kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
> Kurt Nolte  Jan 31 05:37PM -0500
>
> Also, you can take your replacement gas cap to have it rekeyed to match
> when you are done. Sort about two emails, I forgot about that part.
>
> Kurt
>
>
>
> Kevin Green  Jan 31 06:16PM -0500
>
> Thanks for the suggestion Kurt. The locksmith I spoke to said they
couldn't
> promise the key they would make from the ignition would work on the helmet
> lock if I only brought in the ignition. :-/
>
> I added some more photos to my album of the bike in its current state and
a
> couple photos of the inaccessible screws on the helmet lock.
> http://s1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg596/357Enthusiast
>
>
>
> Kurt Nolte  Jan 31 06:23PM -0500
>
> You were /probably/ told that because they can't guarantee that there
> weren't separate keys for each part. I don't have a 450 but at least two
> other listers have them; we'll wait and see if they chime in about how
many
> different keys their Nighthawk takes.
>
> As for getting the helmet lock off if you just want to replace it and get
> the replacement rekeyed: dremel? Grinding/cutoff wheel? Looks like those
> are hex headed bolts, can you not get an open ended wrench on them?
>
> -Kurt
>
> On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 6:16 PM, Kevin Green <
>
>
>
> Kevin Green  Jan 31 06:39PM -0500
>
> They're round headed philips screws. Maybe I could replace them with hex
> head screws though. That would be a nice solution.
>
>
>
> Joey Kell

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[MrViggy]

Just bring the battery into the store.  They'll test it for free.

Viggy

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 8:19 AM, Jurisgnostic  wrote:

> thank you all.  I have a "multi-tester" but i don't think it tests
> "load".  I will call around and see if i can find one at an auto parts
> store.
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[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[Jurisgnostic]

thank you all.  I have a "multi-tester" but i don't think it tests
"load".  I will call around and see if i can find one at an auto parts
store.

On Feb 1, 3:38 am, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
> Usually auto parts stores have load testers
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>
> It could have a bad cell and still register full volts.
> On Jan 31, 2012 10:35 PM, "Jurisgnostic"  wrote:
>
> > fairly new battery, about a year old... and it would be weak even
> > though it registers 14 volts?
>
> > On Jan 31, 4:48 pm, Sean Snell  wrote:
> > > Yeah, sounds like your battery is shot.
> > > On Jan 31, 2012 6:12 PM, "Jurisgnostic"  wrote:
>
> > > > Battery is fully charged, but the starter makes that click like it's
> > > > not getting juice and the lights dim almost off when I hit
> > > > it...thoughts?
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1994 CB1000 - the big one

[Graham Rogers]

Right Javier, and Dennis told me the CB900 was a much better bike a  
good cruiser without the extra weight and stuff of the GoldWing,  Graham


On Feb 1, 2012, at 9:32 AM, Javier Garcia wrote:


More on the cb1000. This is what Graham told me that Dennis told him:

"Dennis said forget the CB1000 Javier.  They were - wait I'll just  
copy his comments ..


 "We only ever had one of those and it just hung around forever.  
About 5K new. I didn't like it. Five speed, chain drive, etc. Just  
a huge old-school inline. It was supposed to be the one liter  
Nighthawk that we all had hoped for. A short-lived Honda project.""


Javier.

On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 7:42 PM, Allen Thomas  
 wrote:
If I remember right the consensus was that it was a rare bike and  
that parts would be difficult to obtain. Personally I think they  
are cool but if I was looking for a somewhat modern big naked  
standard bike I would just get a honda 919.

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Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1994 CB1000 - the big one

Graham, I think he is talking about a CB1000, is a naked bike that  
looks similar to the nighthawk. Actually, we did discuss this  
particular bike when I was thinking in buying it, and I think the  
posts should be in the archive. Just look for them.

Javier.

On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 5:19 PM, Graham Rogers  
 wrote:
I'm 5'8" and rode our son's 2006 CBR1000.  It wasn't too big at all  
- a very light bike, just be careful not to twitch the throttle or  
you are airborne,  Graham



On Jan 15, 2012, at 10:01 AM, Brian Collett wrote:

Hey guys, I have another off topic question.

I'm thinking of adding a 94 cb1000 to my stable, I could never  
replace my 92 Nighthawk.  Does any one have one? I would love to  
hear you guys thoughts.


I've found one here in Missouri for sale for $2,500. I'm not very  
tall 5'8" and I find the Nighthawk a perfect size, is this bike  
going to be to tall?  I have not ridden the cb1000 yet. Thanks for  
the help!


Sincerely,

Brian

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1994 CB1000 - the big one

[Javier Garcia]

More on the cb1000. This is what Graham told me that Dennis told him:

"Dennis said forget the CB1000 Javier.  They were - wait I'll just copy his
comments ..

 "We only ever had one of those and it just hung around forever. About 5K
new. I didn't like it. Five speed, chain drive, etc. Just a huge old-school
inline. It was supposed to be the one liter Nighthawk that we all had hoped
for. A short-lived Honda project.""

Javier.

On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 7:42 PM, Allen Thomas  wrote:

> **
> If I remember right the consensus was that it was a rare bike and that
> parts would be difficult to obtain. Personally I think they are cool but if
> I was looking for a somewhat modern big naked standard bike I would just
> get a honda 919.
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>
> Graham, I think he is talking about a CB1000, is a naked bike that looks
> similar to the nighthawk. Actually, we did discuss this particular bike
> when I was thinking in buying it, and I think the posts should be in the
> archive. Just look for them.
> Javier.
>
> On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 5:19 PM, Graham Rogers  > wrote:
>
>> I'm 5'8" and rode our son's 2006 CBR1000.  It wasn't too big at all - a
>> very light bike, just be careful not to twitch the throttle or you are
>> airborne,  Graham
>>
>>
>> On Jan 15, 2012, at 10:01 AM, Brian Collett wrote:
>>
>>  Hey guys, I have another off topic question.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking of adding a 94 cb1000 to my stable, I could never replace
>>> my 92 Nighthawk.  Does any one have one? I would love to hear you guys
>>> thoughts.
>>>
>>> I've found one here in Missouri for sale for $2,500. I'm not very tall
>>> 5'8" and I find the Nighthawk a perfect size, is this bike going to be to
>>> tall?  I have not ridden the cb1000 yet. Thanks for the help!
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Brian
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk not starting

[Allen Thomas]

Usually auto parts stores have load testers
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It could have a bad cell and still register full volts.
On Jan 31, 2012 10:35 PM, "Jurisgnostic"  wrote:

> fairly new battery, about a year old... and it would be weak even
> though it registers 14 volts?
>
> On Jan 31, 4:48 pm, Sean Snell  wrote:
> > Yeah, sounds like your battery is shot.
> > On Jan 31, 2012 6:12 PM, "Jurisgnostic"  wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > Battery is fully charged, but the starter makes that click like it's
> > > not getting juice and the lights dim almost off when I hit
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