[Nighthawk Lovers] Problem

[Jeff Dennis]

I put a good 92 750 Nighthawk motor in my 91 bike. I had trans problems with 
the original motor. Also  neutral switch problems. Finally got it shifting 
right but no neutral light. While tinkering with the switch I took the screws 
and cover off. I started it and worked on the switch. It started making this 
whirling noise from the stater area. Could I have trashed the drive at the end 
of the armature ?(gear)? I put a volt meter on and it read 17.43 volts to 15.67 
I have an extra R/R. Can I just unbolt the stater along with the rotors easily 
and change them?

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 17 Messages in 3 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

I just installed a 92 750 NH motor in my 91 frame the neutral switch and the  
cylinder that turn the neutral switch is here. The motor only has 22, miles 
on it. Can anyone tell me how to coordinate these so they shift and shift 
correctly?:)

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On Dec 19, 2012, at 4:37 AM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:

>   Today's Topic Summary
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> 
> Biker alleges Dallas Sheriff Deputy made up charge to seize video [6 Updates]
> bleeding hydraulic clutch [7 Updates]
> It finally happened [4 Updates]
>  Biker alleges Dallas Sheriff Deputy made up charge to seize video
> Javier Garcia  Dec 18 12:38PM -0500  
> 
> This is both scary and funny. Scary because it shows these things (and
> worse) can happen. Funny because they got caught on camera, full HD... I am
> loving this new technology, and I hope one day all hetmes come with one
> incorporated.
>  
> http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/Sheriff-suspends-deputy-who-seized-bikers-camera-169543346.html
>  
> 
> Kyle Munz  Dec 18 12:15PM -0600  
> 
> Reading the article is one thing, watching the video is another. That
> officer deserves to be fired.
>  
>  
> -Kyle
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> "Dennis"  Dec 19 10:40AM +1300  
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> Damn right. People with power have a special obligation to NOT abuse it.
> People like him give cops a bad name.
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>  
> Dennis
>  
> Christchurch
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>  
> From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kyle Munz
> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 7:16 AM
> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Biker alleges Dallas Sheriff Deputy made up
> charge to seize video
>  
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>  
> Reading the article is one thing, watching the video is another. That
> officer deserves to be fired.
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> -Kyle 
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> On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Javier Garcia  wrote:
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> This is both scary and funny. Scary because it shows these things (and
> worse) can happen. Funny because they got caught on camera, full HD... I am
> loving this new technology, and I hope one day all hetmes come with one
> incorporated.
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> 
>  
> http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/Sheriff-suspends-deputy-who-seized-bikers-cam
> era-169543346.html
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> surfswab  Dec 18 04:50PM -0800  
> 
> Cops hate it when you videotape them (and their bad behavior).
>  
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> "James O'Gorman"  Dec 18 08:11PM -0600  
> 
> So I just watched both videos - the dash cam from that officer and the
> biker's helmet cam. While I don't agree with how the officer handled the
> situation, it was pretty nuts with everything else that was going on. When
> he stopped the pickup with a bike a four girls in the bed, one of the girls
> hands off a 'package' to one passing biker, then another passing biker lets
> her hop on the back. Some of the other bikers were holding up the officer
> on the highway, pulling in front of him and hitting the brakes; slowing
> almost to a stop while their biker friends do wheelies  so bad juju all
> around. Bad bikers, bad cops.
>  
> I can understand why the cop wanted the footage (his dashcam quality was
> crap); I don't think he can just sieze it like that (1984 anyone?). Some of
> the bikers deserve to lose their licenses, and that cop needs to learn to
> deal with the stresses of the job before he cripples someone permanently.
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> Javier Garcia  Dec 18 09:57PM -0500  
> 
> Yes, that all sounds understandable, from the point of view of a normal
> civilian. But that is the difference, if you are a law enforcement officer,
> trained and armed with both a gun, backup and the law, you are supposed to
> be prepared to hangle such situations. If what you are saying stressed him
> out, I don't want to see that guy a real critical situation then.
>  
> Javier.
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>  bleeding hydraulic clutch
> Max Clough  Dec 18 02:07AM -0800  
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> How do I get out of this group? Thanks
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> Graham Rogers  Dec 18 05:48AM -0500  
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> Look at the bottom of your e-mail
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> On Dec 18, 2012, at 5:07 AM, Max Clough wrote:
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> Javier Garcia  

[Nighthawk Lovers] Stock mufflers?

[Jeff Dennis]

I separated my 91 NH 750 mufflers. Now it's a pain to put back on;(

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 6 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

Is the rectangle black bok(ECM ?)behind loom that I see or is it in front?

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On Dec 5, 2012, at 11:03 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:

>   Today's Topic Summary
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> 
> Got the bike Winterized [3 Updates]
> What do you do on a 69 degree day in December? [6 Updates]
> 1984 Honda Nighthawk [10 Updates]
> Came accross this in my area... not exactly my style but I can't say it isn't 
> interesting... [3 Updates]
> Nighthawk 700S seat pan [2 Updates]
> Harley facts [1 Update]
>  Got the bike Winterized
> aspor...@gmail.com Dec 05 02:37PM -0600  
> 
> Are you doing a carb sync?
> What kind of tool will you be using?
>  
>  
> 
> Mustapha Ahmed Iqbal  Dec 05 06:29PM -0800  
> 
> Hi,I will use 4 vacum meter..hose and nosell...but forgot the
> mesurementcan any body help...I think paull canTHANKS..
>  
>  
> 
> Graham Rogers  Dec 05 09:46PM -0500  
> 
> Just whatever vacuum the # 2 cylinder reads (I think that's the one that 
> cannot be adjusted), just adjust the others to it - probably around 18 psi, 
> Graham
>  
> On Dec 5, 2012, at 9:29 PM, Mustapha Ahmed Iqbal wrote:
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>  What do you do on a 69 degree day in December?
> Graham Rogers  Dec 05 07:23AM -0500  
> 
> I'll provide the bikes!
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> On Dec 4, 2012, at 11:37 PM, Jason King wrote:
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> "Allen Thomas"  Dec 05 12:38PM  
> 
> I thought about it Graham. If I were on my VFR you would have got a surprise 
> visit.
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> -Original Message-
> From: Graham Rogers 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2012 22:10:48 
> To: 
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> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] What do you do on a 69 degree day in December?
>  
> Gettysburg! You could have come here. I took my black Nighthawk out for about 
> 10 miles today as well. Next time  Allen (and Jason), Graham
>  
> On Dec 4, 2012, at 9:37 PM, Allen Thomas wrote:
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> Javier Garcia  Dec 05 09:21AM -0500  
> 
> Graham I will drive to your place and we can ride together to MD on the
> GL's  :)
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> Graham Rogers  Dec 05 02:42PM -0500  
> 
> I might be up to that Javier - but can we take my car as well  
>  
> On Dec 5, 2012, at 9:21 AM, Javier Garcia wrote:
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> Javier Garcia  Dec 05 02:59PM -0500  
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> Booorrr
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> Graham Rogers  Dec 05 03:16PM -0500  
> 
> OK, the GLs but can we stay around here and pretend to go to MD instead? I'll 
> buy lunch, Graham
>  
> On Dec 5, 2012, at 2:59 PM, Javier Garcia wrote:
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> 
>  1984 Honda Nighthawk
> nighthawkin  Dec 05 08:12AM -0800  
> 
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110985325618&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123
>  
> Is this any ones bike in the group?
>  
> 
> Kyle Munz  Dec 05 10:16AM -0600  
> 
> I don't think anyone in this group would have misspelled it *K*nightawk so
> many times in the description.
>  
> -Kyle
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> Javier Garcia  Dec 05 11:18AM -0500  
> 
> I would hit him on the knees with a golf club once for every Knightawk.
> I liked this line "...I must get $5,000.00 or I wasted my time and money..."
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> nighthawkin  Dec 05 11:21AM -0500  
> 
> must be the water down there?
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> mike21...@aol.com Dec 05 12:37PM -0500  
> 
> Its worth at best $1500 as is, I did not see a comment as to whether it was 
> even running.He's never gonna get that kind of money out of it. These are not 
> investment bikes, least not in my opinion. I love my Nighthawk, but at best 
> would hope to get my purchase price out of it. Anything more is kind of 
> unrealistic. At least IMHO anyway.
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> -Original Message-
> From: Javier Garcia 
> To: nighthawk_lovers 
> Sent: Wed, Dec 5, 2012 11:19 am
> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Nighthawk
>  
>  
> I would hit him on the knees with a golf club once for every Knightawk.
> I liked this line "...I must get $5,000.00 or I wasted my time and money..."
>  
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>  
> On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Kyle Munz  wrote:
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> I don't think anyone in this group would have misspelled it Knightawk so many 
> times in the description.
>  
> -Kyle 
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> On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM, nighthawkin  wrote:
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> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110985325618&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 7 Messages in 4 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

Well I tried spinning the wheel didn't work so I rode down the drive and 
slipped the clutch while riding and lost all power?

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On Dec 4, 2012, at 6:08 AM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:

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> 
> Trans stuck [3 Updates]
> Its not just for bikes [2 Updates]
> 2013 Honda CB1100 [1 Update]
> Signs you've got an amateur mechanic in the house [1 Update]
>  Trans stuck
> Jeff Dennis  Dec 03 07:31PM -0500  
> 
> Does anyone have any idea how I can get my 1991 NH 750 out of 5th gear?
>  
> Sent from my iPhone
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> Jason King  Dec 03 07:43PM -0500  
> 
> Push lever down! Sorry just making a joke. Try rocking the bike while down
> shifting
>  
> 
> "Allen Thomas"  Dec 04 03:24AM  
> 
> Ok so to recap.. You made sure your clutch works properly and will disengage 
> fully? Also you have ensured that the oil level/viscosity are good? Put the 
> bike on the center stand, get a helper to spin the rear tire while you push 
> down on the shifter and feather the clutch. It should downshift with the 
> engine off, but usually it's easier with it running. If that doesn't work 
> then you probably have transmission damage.
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>  
> -Original Message-
> From: Jeff Dennis 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 19:31:45 
> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
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> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Trans stuck
>  
> Does anyone have any idea how I can get my 1991 NH 750 out of 5th gear?
>  
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>  Its not just for bikes
> paul annen  Dec 03 11:53AM -0500  
> 
> This caught my eye on the way to shore this am
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> Joey Kelley  Dec 03 12:10PM -0500  
> 
> WOW You mean that SEAFOAM might be used on a BOAT!
> This stuff is incredible!
> -Joey
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> 
>  2013 Honda CB1100
> Jeff  Dec 03 05:34AM -0800  
> 
> It's definitely nice, I really like the retro look
> But I wish they were bringing in their CB1300 as well
> I think I'm ready for an upgrade
>  
> On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 11:59:25 AM UTC-5, Javier Garcia wrote:
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> 
>  Signs you've got an amateur mechanic in the house
> surfswab  Dec 03 04:58AM -0800  
> 
> 4. There's a half-disassembled 750 in the kitchen, a seat on the
> shelf in the hall closet, a new rear tire in the bedroom closet and a
> battery/tender on the nightstand.
>  
> Oh, yeah...and a crashed hard drive in the freezer.
>  
> (I am single!)
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[Nighthawk Lovers] Trans stuck

[Jeff Dennis]

Does anyone have any idea how I can get my 1991 NH 750 out of 5th gear?

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 8 Messages in 5 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

k"  Nov 28 08:46AM -0600  
> 
> The assumption that the “engine is not working so hard” is incorrect. The 
> lower RPM’s may reduce the sound level of the engine so that you assume it is 
> working less hard, but in actuality, it is working harder to develop the same 
> power at a lower RPM. If you are getting what you want, all is well. 
> “Lugging” and engine – operating it at hi load and low rpm is much harder on 
> the engine than letting it run free at higher RPM. IMO
>  
> From: Mack Swanson 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 8:05 AM
> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com 
> Subject: [Norton AntiSpam]Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: sprocket mod
>  
> I changed the sprockets on my 1982 750 NH 2 years ago. I went the other way 
> and made the rear sprocket smaller. I dropped 3 teeth, almost 1000 rpm less 
> at 70 mph. made a big difference in gas milage and the engine isnt working so 
> hard on the freeway.
>  
>  
> Mack
>  
>  
>  
> 
> From: Jeff 
> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 2:49 AM
> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: sprocket mod
>  
>  
> Did you use the 16 tooth or 17 tooth sprocket?
> I was thinking of changing mine as well. It feels like the engine is working 
> too hard at 55+mph
>  
> On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 8:05:29 PM UTC-5, Spanky wrote: 
> I made the change on my '03 Nighthawk. I can run 400-500 RPM less than with 
> the stock gearing. I drive the interstate to work & surface streets going 
> home. I get 40-42 MPG. 
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>  Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 19 Messages in 4 Topics
> "Allen Thomas"  Nov 28 01:18PM  
> 
> Sounds like your clutch isn't releasing. Check your clutch cable adjustment.
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> -Original Message-
> From: Jeff Dennis 
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> Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:26:30 
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> 19 Messages in 4 Topics
>  
> Does anyone know why my bike would be stuck in fifth gear? Also when I pull 
> the clutch in and start it the wheel turns like it is in gear? I unplugged 
> the neutral switch and took it off but it's still stuck in gear.
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>  Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 7 Messages in 2 Topics
> Jeff Dennis  Nov 28 06:42AM -0500  
> 
> It got stuck while riding. Do you think the clutch nut backed off?
>  
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> Graham Rogers  Nov 28 07:47AM -0500  
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> do you have any pressure/resistance at the clutch lever?
>  
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 7 Messages in 2 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

It got stuck while riding. Do you think the clutch nut backed off?

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> 
> sprocket mod [1 Update]
> Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 19 Messages in 4 Topics [6 
> Updates]
>  sprocket mod
> Jeff  Nov 27 11:49PM -0800  
> 
> Did you use the 16 tooth or 17 tooth sprocket?
> I was thinking of changing mine as well. It feels like the engine is 
> working too hard at 55+mph
>  
> On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 8:05:29 PM UTC-5, Spanky wrote:
>  
> 
>  Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 19 Messages in 4 Topics
> Jeff Dennis  Nov 26 08:01PM -0500  
> 
> I have a 1991NH 750 and I can not shift up. I can push down and feel the 
> spring tension but not up and it's stuck in 5th gear.
>  
> Sent from my iPhone
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> 
> Graham Rogers  Nov 27 12:47PM -0500  
> 
> sounds like a disease going around. Keep your Nighthawks inside under a warm 
> blanket and doctored up with seafoam. Change the oil and filter, look for 
> recovery in the spring, Graham
>  
> On Nov 26, 2012, at 8:01 PM, Jeff Dennis wrote:
>  
>  
> 
> Jeff Dennis  Nov 27 08:26PM -0500  
> 
> Does anyone know why my bike would be stuck in fifth gear? Also when I pull 
> the clutch in and start it the wheel turns like it is in gear? I unplugged 
> the neutral switch and took it off but it's still stuck in gear.
>  
> Sent from my iPhone
>  
>  
> 
> Ross Jamison  Nov 27 07:57PM -0600  
> 
> I would try rocking the bike back & forth while pushing down the gear shift 
> lever. Try it while the clutch is engaged & disengaged.  What is the temp 
> where your at? Oil may be cold & too viscous. Will the bike start & run? If 
> it will run, let it warm up & and then try rocking it. If running, rock 
> backward using your weight/feet with clutch disengaged & forward using clutch 
> & motor all the while pushing down on the shift lever. You can even try 
> lifting the shift lever in case it is stuck between 2 gears.
>  
> Thank you,
> Ross
>  
> -Original Message-
> From: "Jeff Dennis" 
> Sent: 11/27/2012 7:26 PM
> To: "nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com" 
> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com 
> - 19 Messages in 4 Topics
>  
> Does anyone know why my bike would be stuck in fifth gear? Also when I pull 
> the clutch in and start it the wheel turns like it is in gear? I unplugged 
> the neutral switch and took it off but it's still stuck in gear.
>  
> Sent from my iPhone
>  
>  
> > Ross
>  
> > surfswab  Nov 25 08:10PM -0800 
>  
> > If you mean does it have two outer metal skins, the answer is no.
>  
> [The entire original message is not included.]
>  
> 
> Graham Rogers  Nov 27 09:23PM -0500  
> 
> your clutch is not engaging by the sounds of it.
>  
> On Nov 27, 2012, at 8:26 PM, Jeff Dennis wrote:
>  
>  
> 
> paul annen  Nov 27 09:33PM -0500  
> 
> Check your clutch fluid level?
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 19 Messages in 4 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

Does anyone know why my bike would be stuck in fifth gear? Also when I pull the 
clutch in and start it the wheel turns like it is in gear? I unplugged  the 
neutral switch and took it off but it's still stuck in gear.

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On Nov 26, 2012, at 5:43 AM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:

>   Today's Topic Summary
> Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/topics
> 
> HELP! Shifting Problems. [12 Updates]
> Fuel tank [2 Updates]
> Transmission Locked Up [1 Update]
> Is the group still getting spam from my e-mail? [4 Updates]
>  HELP! Shifting Problems.
> Jeff  Nov 25 10:16AM -0800  
> 
> I got myself a 92 Nighthawk 750 last year. I rode this bike all year 
> throughout winter. It ran fine, no problems other than only doing 35mpg.
> Since I'm pretty broke because I'm going to school and all, I decided to 
> fix the bike myself. For the most part I've done a decent job of keeping it 
> in good running condition. I even crashed it and fixed it back up. I 
> replaced the handlebars, cables and even got it back up to 40mpg by putting 
> sealant on the spark plugs.
>  
> My real problem started suddenly, I was on my way home when I suddenly 
> couldn't shift down. I had to stomp on the shift lever pretty hard for it 
> to engage to the lower gears. Shifting up has no problems whatsoever, it's 
> only shifting down that's the problem. Shifting down feels like a smooth 
> press, usually you feel a small resistance when you shift up or down. I 
> decided to take the bike apart, I figured that if I'm fixing the engine, 
> might as well fix everything else. It took a while but I cleaned up every 
> part of the bike and the engine is now in my room. I'm on my way painting 
> the engine since it looks like it's oxidizing or something. It gets pretty 
> cold in NY and I don't have a garage so I figured I could work on it here.
>  
> I finally have the engine apart and there seems to be no broken or damaged 
> shift fork, fork shaft, fork claw, gear shift spindle, drum shifter so I am 
> stumped. If any of you have suggestions on what could cause this problem, 
> please let me know and I will check it out.
> BTW I have the manual and that's what I'm going by. Also, the bike was in 
> 5th gear when I took the engine apart.
>  
> Thanks,
> Jeff
>  
> 
> Jason King  Nov 25 01:41PM -0500  
> 
> You said you replaced the handle bars and cables after crashing, could be a
> binding it maladjusted cable. As shifting up can be down without a clutch,
> down shifting is very hard with out a clutch.
>  
> 
> Jason King  Nov 25 01:42PM -0500  
> 
> Should say or, and done, not it and down lol
>  
> 
> "Allen Thomas"  Nov 25 06:44PM  
> 
> Sealant on the spark plugs? I hope you used something that will let you get 
> them back out. Well did you try adjusting the clutch cable before pulling the 
> engine. Did it have the correct oil level, and was the oil fresh? Now that it 
> is apart just check your parts to make sure they are in spec, and be sure you 
> assemble it correctly. Sorry I can't offer more help, but these bikes don't 
> normally have transmission issues.
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>  
> -Original Message-
> From: Jeff 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 10:16:08 
> To: 
> Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP! Shifting Problems.
>  
> I got myself a 92 Nighthawk 750 last year. I rode this bike all year 
> throughout winter. It ran fine, no problems other than only doing 35mpg.
> Since I'm pretty broke because I'm going to school and all, I decided to 
> fix the bike myself. For the most part I've done a decent job of keeping it 
> in good running condition. I even crashed it and fixed it back up. I 
> replaced the handlebars, cables and even got it back up to 40mpg by putting 
> sealant on the spark plugs.
>  
> My real problem started suddenly, I was on my way home when I suddenly 
> couldn't shift down. I had to stomp on the shift lever pretty hard for it 
> to engage to the lower gears. Shifting up has no problems whatsoever, it's 
> only shifting down that's the problem. Shifting down feels like a smooth 
> press, usually you feel a small resistance when you shift up or down. I 
> decided to take the bike apart, I figured that if I'm fixing the engine, 
> might as well fix everything else. It took a while but I cleaned up every 
> part of the bike and the engine is now in my room. I'm on my way painting 
> the engine since it looks like it's oxidizing or something. It gets pretty 
> cold in NY and I don't have a garage so I figured I could work on it here.
>  
> I finally have the engine apart and there seems to be no broken or damaged 
> shift fork, fork shaft, fork claw, gear shift spindle, drum shifter so I am 
> stumped. If any of you have suggestions on what could cause this problem, 
> please let me know and I will check it out.
> BTW I have the manual and that's what I'm going by. Also, the 

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 19 Messages in 4 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

I have a 1991NH 750 and I can not shift up. I can push down and feel the spring 
tension but not up and it's stuck in 5th gear.

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On Nov 26, 2012, at 5:43 AM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:

>   Today's Topic Summary
> Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/topics
> 
> HELP! Shifting Problems. [12 Updates]
> Fuel tank [2 Updates]
> Transmission Locked Up [1 Update]
> Is the group still getting spam from my e-mail? [4 Updates]
>  HELP! Shifting Problems.
> Jeff  Nov 25 10:16AM -0800  
> 
> I got myself a 92 Nighthawk 750 last year. I rode this bike all year 
> throughout winter. It ran fine, no problems other than only doing 35mpg.
> Since I'm pretty broke because I'm going to school and all, I decided to 
> fix the bike myself. For the most part I've done a decent job of keeping it 
> in good running condition. I even crashed it and fixed it back up. I 
> replaced the handlebars, cables and even got it back up to 40mpg by putting 
> sealant on the spark plugs.
>  
> My real problem started suddenly, I was on my way home when I suddenly 
> couldn't shift down. I had to stomp on the shift lever pretty hard for it 
> to engage to the lower gears. Shifting up has no problems whatsoever, it's 
> only shifting down that's the problem. Shifting down feels like a smooth 
> press, usually you feel a small resistance when you shift up or down. I 
> decided to take the bike apart, I figured that if I'm fixing the engine, 
> might as well fix everything else. It took a while but I cleaned up every 
> part of the bike and the engine is now in my room. I'm on my way painting 
> the engine since it looks like it's oxidizing or something. It gets pretty 
> cold in NY and I don't have a garage so I figured I could work on it here.
>  
> I finally have the engine apart and there seems to be no broken or damaged 
> shift fork, fork shaft, fork claw, gear shift spindle, drum shifter so I am 
> stumped. If any of you have suggestions on what could cause this problem, 
> please let me know and I will check it out.
> BTW I have the manual and that's what I'm going by. Also, the bike was in 
> 5th gear when I took the engine apart.
>  
> Thanks,
> Jeff
>  
> 
> Jason King  Nov 25 01:41PM -0500  
> 
> You said you replaced the handle bars and cables after crashing, could be a
> binding it maladjusted cable. As shifting up can be down without a clutch,
> down shifting is very hard with out a clutch.
>  
> 
> Jason King  Nov 25 01:42PM -0500  
> 
> Should say or, and done, not it and down lol
>  
> 
> "Allen Thomas"  Nov 25 06:44PM  
> 
> Sealant on the spark plugs? I hope you used something that will let you get 
> them back out. Well did you try adjusting the clutch cable before pulling the 
> engine. Did it have the correct oil level, and was the oil fresh? Now that it 
> is apart just check your parts to make sure they are in spec, and be sure you 
> assemble it correctly. Sorry I can't offer more help, but these bikes don't 
> normally have transmission issues.
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>  
> -Original Message-
> From: Jeff 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 10:16:08 
> To: 
> Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP! Shifting Problems.
>  
> I got myself a 92 Nighthawk 750 last year. I rode this bike all year 
> throughout winter. It ran fine, no problems other than only doing 35mpg.
> Since I'm pretty broke because I'm going to school and all, I decided to 
> fix the bike myself. For the most part I've done a decent job of keeping it 
> in good running condition. I even crashed it and fixed it back up. I 
> replaced the handlebars, cables and even got it back up to 40mpg by putting 
> sealant on the spark plugs.
>  
> My real problem started suddenly, I was on my way home when I suddenly 
> couldn't shift down. I had to stomp on the shift lever pretty hard for it 
> to engage to the lower gears. Shifting up has no problems whatsoever, it's 
> only shifting down that's the problem. Shifting down feels like a smooth 
> press, usually you feel a small resistance when you shift up or down. I 
> decided to take the bike apart, I figured that if I'm fixing the engine, 
> might as well fix everything else. It took a while but I cleaned up every 
> part of the bike and the engine is now in my room. I'm on my way painting 
> the engine since it looks like it's oxidizing or something. It gets pretty 
> cold in NY and I don't have a garage so I figured I could work on it here.
>  
> I finally have the engine apart and there seems to be no broken or damaged 
> shift fork, fork shaft, fork claw, gear shift spindle, drum shifter so I am 
> stumped. If any of you have suggestions on what could cause this problem, 
> please let me know and I will check it out.
> BTW I have the manual and that's what I'm going by. Also, the bike was in 
> 5th gear when I took the engine apart.
>  
> Thanks,
> Jeff
>  
> -- 
> You 

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 5 Messages in 2 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

Ya know with all of these Big horse power and large Displacement bikes? I have 
a 91 750 NH that hold it's even today and does exactly what I ask of it.

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>   Today's Topic Summary
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> 
> Parts places aside from Ebay/Craigslist [3 Updates]
> Interesting Market Growth [2 Updates]
>  Parts places aside from Ebay/Craigslist
> Kurt Nolte  Oct 13 12:27PM -0400  
> 
> Javier, I went perusing their section, but they require 100+ posts to be
> involved with the classifieds section. Sorry, just not that into CBRs. I
> get /why/, but most forums at least have a much lower threshold; their high
> threshold keeps them from being a source for parts.
>  
> -Kurt
>  
>  
> 
> Javier Garcia  Oct 13 12:49PM -0400  
> 
> Kurt, but you could just post in the general section and ask to the guys
> for what are you looking for. Maybe someone is selling, or maybe they can
> point you out to the right place.
>  
> Javier.
>  
>  
> 
> "Allen Thomas"  Oct 13 05:24PM  
> 
> Or send a pm to the mods, asking if they would either post your info or let 
> you post 1 "I wanna buy" post. Usually those restrictions are to prevent 
> commercial spammers not buyers.
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>  
> -Original Message-
> From: Javier Garcia 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:49:10 
> To: 
> Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Parts places aside from Ebay/Craigslist
>  
> Kurt, but you could just post in the general section and ask to the guys
> for what are you looking for. Maybe someone is selling, or maybe they can
> point you out to the right place.
>  
> Javier.
>  
>  
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>  Interesting Market Growth
> "Pastor Ron"  Oct 13 08:37AM -0500  
> 
> We have a pretty global world today. I wonder how many Americans work, live
> and commute to Asia. Also when you have expendable cash, and you want to be
> a weekend Bad A... we have the product for that.
> Ron
>  
> -Original Message-
> From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joey Kelley
> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 2:32 PM
> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Interesting Market Growth
>  
> All,
> Harley had a huge increase in the Asian market - wonder if that is
> increased sales overall or is it pushing Honda out?
> http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-10-11/made-in-usa-still-sells
> Thoughts?
> -Joey
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> "Pastor Ron"  Oct 13 08:44AM -0500  
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> Second thought Now we know why the new line of Honda's are Harleyesk,
> and the ST1300 has not been revised for years.
> Ron
>  
> 
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>  
> All,
> Harley had a huge increase in the Asian market - wonder if that is
> increased sales overall or is it pushing Honda out?
> http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-10-11/made-in-usa-still-sells
> Thoughts?
> -Joey
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 1 Message in 1 Topic

[Jeff Dennis]

 Not to thread jack but does anyone know where I can get a set of good used 
forks for a 1991 or newer 750 NH?

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> 
> here is a great looking 2003 [1 Update]
>  here is a great looking 2003
> Hawaii Sean  Jul 20 11:24AM -0700  
> 
> What I think is amazing is that it has the Honda windscreen, rack and 
> center stand. He must have had all of those installed when he purchased 
> the bike. I've only seen the Honda windscreen for sale once on eBay. Very 
> rare parts on that bike. If I had the cash flow I'd have my cousin go buy 
> it.
>  
> Sean
>  
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[Nighthawk Lovers] 1991 750 N. H

[Jeff Dennis]

I put a screwdriver in the plug  wire and arc it of the cylinder head. I pulled 
the plug and it was dry. #3-4 all of a sudden. I had to ride it home it popped 
intermittently. 

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[Nighthawk Lovers] 1991 N H 750

[Jeff Dennis]

A of Sudden two cylinders are not Getting gas what happened?




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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 6 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

Do!
> JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow
>  
> 
> Kurt Nolte  Apr 08 03:49PM -0400  
> 
> Did you guys use premium blinker fluid? Otherwise you're going to need to
> change it every three months...
>  
> (Also, nice bikes. I love Honda's RWB color schemes.)
>  
> -Kurt
>  
> 
> Paul  Apr 08 02:11PM -0600  
> 
> *Looks like fun! :)**
>  
>  
> Paul LeBoutillier
> *
> *
> *
> *www.hondanighthawks.net*
>  
>  
>  
>  
> 
> Javier Garcia  Apr 08 04:27PM -0400  
> 
> Graham, we were the master minds behind the project. By doing nothing we
> led them towards the right answer. I found the pictures of my first visit.
> I wonder how is your cousin doing? BTW, didn't you take more pics yesterday
> too?
>  
> Javier.
>  
>  
> 
> "Allen Thomas"  Apr 08 10:08PM  
> 
> Is that Graham in a hair hat?? Lol.
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>  
> -Original Message-
> From: Javier Garcia 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 16:27:45 
> To: 
> Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Blikers party: Success
>  
> Graham, we were the master minds behind the project. By doing nothing we
> led them towards the right answer. I found the pictures of my first visit.
> I wonder how is your cousin doing? BTW, didn't you take more pics yesterday
> too?
>  
> Javier.
>  
>  
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> Graham Rogers  Apr 08 06:23PM -0400  
> 
> Right Javier, imagine how much longer it would have taken them had we been 
> involved. Here's the three amigos that did about 7 hours of riding to fix the 
> nonblinkin blinkers, Graham
>  
>  
>  
>  
> On Apr 8, 2012, at 4:27 PM, Javier Garcia wrote:
>  
>  
> 
> Graham Rogers  Apr 08 06:25PM -0400  
> 
> ssshhh, it's my real hair! 
>  
> On Apr 8, 2012, at 6:08 PM, Allen Thomas wrote:
>  
>  
> 
> "Allen Thomas"  Apr 08 11:19PM  
> 
> Just having some fun ;-)
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>  
> -Original Message-
> From: Graham Rogers 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 18:25:09 
> To: 
> Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Blikers party: Success
>  
> ssshhh, it's my real hair! 
>  
> On Apr 8, 2012, at 6:08 PM, Allen Thomas wrote:
>  
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> "Pastor Ron"  Apr 08 06:32PM -0500  
> 
> Nice looking bikes. 
>  
> Ron
>  
> _ 
>  
> From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Graham Rogers
> Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2012 5:24 PM
> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Blikers party: Success
>  
> 
>  
> Right Javier, imagine how much longer it would have taken them had we been
> involved. Here's the three amigos that did about 7 hours of riding to fix
> the nonblinkin blinkers, Graham
>  
> 
> Jason King  Apr 08 09:50PM -0400  
> 
> Here is Javier and Graham providing their help lol!
>  
>  
> 
> Graham Rogers  Apr 08 10:05PM -0400  
> 
> that about captures it right Javier?
>  
> On Apr 8, 2012, at 9:50 PM, Jason King wrote:
>  
>  
> 
> Javier Garcia  Apr 08 10:11PM -0400  
> 
> As they say, an image is worth 1000 words. This picture should get an award
> or something... .lol.
>  
>  
> On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 10:05 PM, Graham Rogers
>  
> 
>  Blown main fuse.
> "mags1...@yahoo.com"  Apr 08 07:27AM -0400  
> 
> Did you check eBay I just got one for $3.00 last week. 
>  
> Sent via DroidX2 on Verizon Wireless™
>  
> -Original message-
> From: GPro 
> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 7 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

Where are you guys located that enables you to get together?

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On Apr 6, 2012, at 1:24 AM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:

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> 
> 2002 Honda Nighthawk 750 plus extras - $2800 (West Springfield, VA) [1 Update]
> Turn signals act weird [8 Updates]
> newbie question [11 Updates]
> They arrived... [1 Update]
> Bike smells like burning fuel while running [2 Updates]
> 86' CB450SC stalls [1 Update]
> Anyone looking for a Project GL? [1 Update]
>  2002 Honda Nighthawk 750 plus extras - $2800 (West Springfield, VA)
> Javier Garcia  Apr 06 12:51AM -0400  
> 
> Local CL find:
> http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/2942659142.html
>  
> 
>  Turn signals act weird
> "Allen Thomas"  Apr 06 12:18AM  
> 
> Which 700S did you sell? Personally I plan on knocking out the blinkers early 
> so we can hang out and test ride each others bikes. I want your opinion of my 
> VFR.
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> -Original Message-
> From: Graham Rogers 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 17:18:17 
> To: 
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> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signals act weird
>  
> Am I still hosting a blinker fixing party at my place on Saturday? Graham
> Here's the schedule:
> arrive sometime in the morning, look at bikes, wonder where the rest of them 
> are, look at the XJ650, wonder where the rest of it is, talk about fixing the 
> blinkers, have lunch, admire the GW, stare at the XJ650 for a while, lock 
> Allen in the garage, return to garage when blinkers are working, help guy 
> from Hagerstown MD load his new 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S he bought on eBay 
> onto UHaul trailer, look at empty space in garage created by vacated Honda 
> Nighthawk 700S, send boys out on bikes, give directions on cell phone after 
> they get lost, return to same place of origin in pm, Graham
>  
>  
> On Apr 3, 2012, at 10:30 PM, Allen Thomas wrote:
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> Paul  Apr 05 06:54PM -0600  
> 
> *We need to have a West Coast version of a blinker party. I'm totally
> feeling left out.*
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> Paul LeBoutillier
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> *www.hondanighthawks.net*
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> Kyle Munz  Apr 05 07:56PM -0500  
> 
> The logical thing would be to have a blinker party in a nice central
> location, such as the Texas Gulf Coast ;)
>  
> -Kyle
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> paul annen  Apr 05 09:00PM -0400  
> 
> than host one... thats what we are doing... i think... so far theres only 1
> confermed
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> 
> Graham Rogers  Apr 05 09:13PM -0400  
> 
> 1986 , I still have an '85 700S and an '85 650 as well as my 750 with 
> Javier's windshield on it.
>  
> On Apr 5, 2012, at 8:18 PM, Allen Thomas wrote:
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> 
> "Allen Thomas"  Apr 06 01:28AM  
> 
> So you kept the low mileage (red I think) and sold the blue one I rode the 
> last time we came up? Do you still have that blue cruiser (the one Javier 
> rode)? 
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> -Original Message-
> From: Graham Rogers 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 21:13:09 
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> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signals act weird
>  
> 1986 , I still have an '85 700S and an '85 650 as well as my 750 with 
> Javier's windshield on it.
>  
> On Apr 5, 2012, at 8:18 PM, Allen Thomas wrote:
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> Graham Rogers  Apr 05 10:09PM -0400  
> 
> blue cruiser? I don't remember what that was. I have a silver Suzuki 
> Boulevard M50 and I sold the low mileage '86. I never rode it much and I had 
> to keep cleaning the carbs
>  
> On Apr 5, 2012, at 9:28 PM, Allen Thomas wrote:
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> Javier Garcia  Apr 06 12:31AM -0400  
> 
> Wait, so are we really going? are you guys planning to riding the bikes?
> what is going on?
>  
> Graham, I think Allen is referring to the blue Vulcan you got some time
> ago. I think you sold it right away. I should have a picture or two of that
> day.
>  
> Javier.
>  
> On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 10:09 PM, Graham Rogers
>  
> 
>  newbie question
> Kyle Munz  Apr 05 03:00PM -0500  
> 
> The "reserve tank" is actua

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

[Jeff Dennis]

Looks like a vetter windjammer fairings.

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On Apr 3, 2012, at 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"  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.
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> paul annen  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  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  Apr 03 02:12PM -0400  
> 
> Check the bills to make sure they are correct
>  
> 
> Allen Thomas  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  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"  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!" 
> 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.
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 19 Messages in 5 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

How often do you change your oil? I change it at 3000-4000 miles synthetic or 
not.

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On Mar 25, 2012, at 5:56 AM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:

>   Today's Topic Summary
> Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/topics
> 
> Balancing tires [5 Updates]
> NH 650SC Carb Gasket [2 Updates]
> Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 6 Topics [9 
> Updates]
> snow riding [2 Updates]
> Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 5 Topics [1 
> Update]
>  Balancing tires
> surfswab  Mar 24 01:46PM -0700  
> 
> 
>  
> Yes, with expensive/homemade specialized tools (tire spoons, bead
> breaker, balancer) and lots of room in your work space, for a job
> you'll do maybe once every who-knows-how-many-miles.
>  
> Cheaper/easier/less time-consuming to take the wheels off and take
> them to someone who has the equipment and knows what they're doing and
> pay them $35-40 a tire.
>  
>  
>  
>  
> 
> Graham Rogers  Mar 24 05:19PM -0400  
> 
> or $15 a tire where I live
>  
> On Mar 24, 2012, at 4:46 PM, surfswab wrote:
>  
>  
> 
> Kyle Munz  Mar 24 05:12PM -0500  
> 
> $10 a tire at Discount Motorcycle Tires in Pasadena if the wheels are off
> the bike.
>  
> -Kyle
>  
> 
> Michael Curran  Mar 24 06:29PM -0400  
> 
> Wow that's a great price. Unfortunately the 5 bucks a gallon you pay for gas 
> over there makes the trip, let's say cost prohibitive. LOL
>  
>  
> 
> Graham Rogers  Mar 24 07:03PM -0400  
> 
> $5 a tire at Rogers service center if you bring the tire, do the work and 
> supply lunch
> Graham
>  
> On Mar 24, 2012, at 6:12 PM, Kyle Munz wrote:
>  
>  
> 
>  NH 650SC Carb Gasket
> 85_NH650  Mar 24 12:12PM -0700  
> 
> I'd like to thank all of you guys and this group for giving me the 
> confidence to tackle my carb cleaning. It gave me a lot of insight into the 
> condition of my bike and saved me a lot of money since my time was 
> 'free'... It took a lot of cleaning to remove all the gunk from previous 
> PO's fixes, but my bike is now running just fine. 
> Does anyone have a link to where I could get some jet needle replacements 
> for a 1985 Honda Nighthawk 650SC, but it looks like I need at least one of 
> those replaced.
> Again, thanks to all of you.
> Richie
>  
> On Wednesday, February 22, 2012 4:33:15 PM UTC-5, surfswab wrote:
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> 
> Graham Rogers  Mar 24 05:18PM -0400  
> 
> I just bought jets for a 650 and 700S from these guys
> jetsrus.com/
>  
> Graham
>  
> On Mar 24, 2012, at 3:12 PM, 85_NH650 wrote:
>  
>  
> 
>  Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 6 Topics
> Jeff Dennis  Mar 24 07:39AM -0400  
> 
> I think it's the rotella T6 that you want
>  
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> 
> "Allen Thomas"  Mar 24 01:43PM  
> 
> I think that is the synthetic version. I use dino and change it frequently.
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> -Original Message-
> From: Jeff Dennis 
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> I think it's the rotella T6 that you want
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> "Pastor Ron"  Mar 24 01:20PM -0500  
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> Thanks again! I will pick some up this weekend.
>  
> Ron
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> I think it's the rotella T6 that you want
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 5 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

Looks like a piece of crap to me with the sportster tank. Kind of reminds me of 
the people that crash their sportbike and call them naked street fighters. Then 
put them up for sale because they don't have the money to pay for new plastic. 
What are they stupid? 

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> 
> He must be a minimalist... [15 Updates]
> Installation instructions for 90's / 2000's 750 luggage rack [2 Updates]
> snow riding [4 Updates]
> Bar Risers [1 Update]
> I think this is a 750 Nighthawk [3 Updates]
>  He must be a minimalist...
> "Allen Thomas"  Mar 22 11:15AM  
> 
> But it needs new caliber's, how do you fix that?? LOL
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> -Original Message-
> From: Paul 
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> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:23:09 
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> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] He must be a minimalist...
>  
> http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/2866963533.html
>  
> *Man of few words. [?]*
> *
>  
>  
>  
> Paul LeBoutillier
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> Kyle Munz  Mar 22 08:14AM -0500  
> 
> That would be a hard job to *gauge* the *scope* of, but something to keep
> in your *sights*.
>  
> -Kyle
>  
>  
>  
> 
> Joey Kelley  Mar 22 09:20AM -0400  
> 
> I can see you're trying to rifle a joke out of this.
> -Joey
>  
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> 
> Kurt Nolte  Mar 22 10:15AM -0400  
> 
> Oh good grief. And here I thought we listers were of a higher caliber than
> this. It may be a shot in the dark, but I feel as though at least a couple
> are incurable punsters. Shotgunning words at a situation and hoping
> something sticks, as it were.
>  
> Kurt
>  
>  
> 
> Joey Kelley  Mar 22 10:16AM -0400  
> 
> I really think we need to get a pistolgrip on this situation.
> We could all go off half-cocked.
> -Joey
>  
>  
> -- 
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> JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do!
> JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow
>  
> 
> Kurt Nolte  Mar 22 10:20AM -0400  
> 
> Half cocked? HALF COCKED? I always fire off with a full charge, thank you
> much.
>  
> Though I think this trajectory has started to fall, terminal velocity
> reached and it's going ballistic. The round of puns may soon have blown its
> wad, so to speak.
>  
> Kurt
>  
>  
> 
> Joey Kelley  Mar 22 10:35AM -0400  
> 
> Personally - I think that we might want to let the hammer fall on this
> one - lest we go barreling around the wrong powder keg.
> -Joey
>  
>  
> -- 
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>  
> 
> Jeremy Kindy  Mar 22 10:50AM -0400  
> 
> I'm just glad he smells resonable...
>  
>  
> 
> Kyle Munz  Mar 22 10:23AM -0500  
> 
> We should pass an *ordnance* banning these puns.
>  
> -Kyle
>  
>  
>  
> 
> Kurt Nolte  Mar 22 11:26AM -0400  
> 
> No no no, the BUYER has to have reasonable scentuality. It's part of the
> asking price, $1100, reasonable BO. Don't want to offend the missus, after
> all.
>  
> -Kurt
>  
>  
> 
> Joey Kelley  Mar 22 11:27AM -0400  
> 
> Obviously we're all coming out with both barrels blazing
> Anyone seen that Steve McQueen movie lately? Bullitt?
> -Joey
>  
>  
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> JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow
>  
> 
> Michael Burke  Mar 22 09:50AM -0600  
> 
> Come on man, I didn't join for this..Use facebook
>  
>  
> 
> Bill Sandifer  Mar 22 12:06PM -0400  
> 
> Wonder what caliber the guns are and why they need to be replaced. Bill S.
>  
>  
>  
> 
> "greenzer...@gmail.com"  Mar 22 09:59AM -0700  
> 
> Mabey the sale was more of a flash in the pan idea.
>  
>  
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> We should pass an *ordnance* banning these puns.
>  
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 6 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

I think it's the rotella T6 that you want

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 2 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

Question? What do they mean by unstake  the clutch center locknut before 
loosening it from the shaft? I don't want to take the Basket off just change 
the plates and springs.

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>   Today's Topic Summary
> Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/topics
> 
> Well? [23 Updates]
> FS 1981 NH 650 - Philly Suburbs [2 Updates]
>  Well?
> Jeremy Kindy  Mar 09 08:57AM -0500  
> 
> Please stop posting, my bank account doesn't need another hit...
>  
> Thank you,
> my wife
>  
>  
> 
> Javier Garcia  Mar 09 10:45AM -0500  
> 
> I have the same bike, and I agree with all your descriptions. Coming from
> the NH 750, I found the whole position, weight and dimensions really odd,
> but after few days I got really used to it. I have used as a daily commute
> and it is being really cool. I have also taken it to twisty roads and she
> do just fine. Actually the only thing that worries me are the brakes. Not
> that they are bad, but for such a heavy bike front brakes do not seem to do
> much, and I always find myself going faster than what I should (as you
> said, you can get fooled by gear and engine sound).
> You have to try two up. That is when you really get a good sense of how
> much torque there is available. I gave Allen a ride the other day (Allen,
> big tall fellow), and I couldn't really tell that there was any difference,
> other than feeling the extra weight while going really slow. That impressed
> me a lot.
>  
>  
> Enjoy your ride,
> Javier.
>  
>  
> 
> Graham Rogers  Mar 09 10:53AM -0500  
> 
> I agree Javier. I've taken my '85 LE GW out a few times in this warm weather. 
> Being a little fellow (Graham, small short fellow) I find it a bit awkward at 
> stops and at the bottom of our drive way.
>  
> On Mar 9, 2012, at 10:45 AM, Javier Garcia wrote:
>  
>  
> 
> Paul  Mar 09 08:54AM -0700  
> 
> *Ron I think your assessment of the GL1100 is insightful and comprehensive.
> And you're right, the low-speed footwork issue improves with time.
> Personally that was my 5th Goldwing so I was more accustomed to adjusting.
> Obviously you can remove the engine guards if you desire. I only put them
> on so I could mount highway pegs. When going down the highway I love being
> able to sit back with my feet forward and being able to lean back against a
> driver backrest. Allows me to go many more miles than if I were just
> sitting straight up.*
> *
> *
> *As for handling, you're wording about it being "deceptively light and
> easy" is so true. People tend to look at the bulk of a Wing and assume they
> are gonna handle like the Titanic trying to get around an iceberg, but once
> the Wing is moving they are quite nimble and responsive.**
>  
>  
> Paul LeBoutillier
> *
> *
> *
> *www.hondanighthawks.net*
>  
>  
>  
>  
> 
> Paul  Mar 09 08:57AM -0700  
> 
> 
> > You have to try two up. That is when you really get a good sense of how
> > much torque there is available.
>  
> *
>  
> Agreed!!! The Wing was built from the beginning for two-up riding and
> that's one place it shines brightly. :) I never minded having a passenger
> on ANY of my Wings.**
>  
>  
>  
> Paul LeBoutillier
> *
> *
> *
> *www.hondanighthawks.net*
>  
> 
> "greenzer...@gmail.com"  Mar 09 08:40AM -0800  
> 
> ---Original Message---
> From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Sent: 3/9/2012 11:55 am
> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well?
>  
> *Ron I think your assessment of the GL1100 is insightful and comprehensive.
> And you're right, the low-speed footwork issue improves with time.
> Personally that was my 5th Goldwing so I was more accustomed to adjusting.
> Obviously you can remove the engine guards if you desire. I only put them
> on so I could mount highway pegs. When going down the highway I love being
> able to sit back with my feet forward and being able to lean back against a
> driver backrest. Allows me to go many more miles than if I were just
> sitting straight up.*
> *
> *
> *As for handling, you're wording about it being "deceptively light and
> easy" is so true. People tend to look at the bulk of a Wing and assume they
> are gonna handle like the Titanic trying to get around an iceberg, but once
> the Wing is moving they are quite nimble and responsive.**
>  
>  
> Paul LeBoutillier
> *
> *
> *
> *www.hondanighthawks.net*
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>  
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> "greenzer...@gmail.com"  Mar 09 08:44AM -0800  
> 
> At over 6 feet tall my gl 1200 is a great height for me. I can flat foot it 
> on both sides no proble

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 20 Messages in 5 Topics

[Jeff Dennis]

I soaked my new Kevlar clutch discs and want to install them today. I am pretty 
strong. Is it possible for me to remove the lock nut? I just want to replace 
the friction discs and springs.


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On Mar 11, 2012, at 5:38 AM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:

>   Today's Topic Summary
> Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/topics
> 
> My almost 81 (build date 10/81) 82 NH650 is on eBay - check out the pics [3 
> Updates]
> Horn trouble [2 Updates]
> Turn signals installed (pictures) [2 Updates]
> Parting out 84 nighthawk 700s many parts available [5 Updates]
> Goldwing [8 Updates]
>  My almost 81 (build date 10/81) 82 NH650 is on eBay - check out the pics
> Ralf Oehlerich  Mar 10 10:23PM -0500  
> 
> Not bad for a quick cleanup. Not a show winner but a pretty clean 82
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320864641390&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649
>  
> 
> Paul  Mar 10 08:35PM -0700  
> 
> *Looks VERY nice Ralf!**
>  
>  
>  
> Paul LeBoutillier
> *
> *
> *
> *www.hondanighthawks.net*
>  
>  
>  
>  
> 
> Jim Prusakiewicz  Mar 11 01:44AM -0500  
> 
> Very nice! I own the exact same bike. Picked mine up about one year ago. I'm 
> definitely interested to see what it goes for. I have about $1100 invested in 
> mine. 
> Jim
>  
>  
> 
>  Horn trouble
> Kevin Green  Mar 10 04:58PM -0500  
> 
> So I'm up on the road and I realize my horn is dead. I found some brake
> fluid dripped onto it and I figure that could have done it in. I also used
> my multimeter and found that one of the wires to the horn has 12 volts
> anytime the bike is on, and the other has 12 volts when the button is
> pressed. What worries me is that the button wire has .2 volts when the
> button isn't pressed. That doesn't seem like the kind of voltage leak that
> might kill a horn, but I don't see why it's not 0 when the button isn't
> pressed and I hate to put another horn on just to die in another hour of
> riding because of a voltage leak (brake fluid leaks are bad enough). Can
> anybody else with a 450 check the voltage on those wires and let me know if
> my voltage is typical?
>  
> 
> Paul  Mar 10 08:37PM -0700  
> 
> *Excellent suggestion Kevin. I will be interested to see what you find.**
>  
>  
>  
> Paul LeBoutillier
> *
> *
> *
> *www.hondanighthawks.net*
>  
>  
>  
> On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 2:58 PM, Kevin Green <
>  
> 
>  Turn signals installed (pictures)
> Paul  Mar 10 08:06PM -0700  
> 
> *Got together with a couple friends this morning (Vlad on left and Andy on
> right) and we finished installing the turn signals on my Magna. (pic below)
> I was able to get the front signals installed and working before the guys
> came over, but I knew I was going to need help with the rear units. The
> threaded shank on the turn signals was too short to go into the stock
> mounting holes on the rear fender, so we hung some chrome mounts from the
> rear bolts which connect to the sissy bar holder. The signals aren't as far
> back as stock, (which would have had them back by the license plate) but
> are now mounted approximately where you see Vlad's left hand. I kind of
> like them a little more forward. (That's my 7 year old grand daughter
> touching the throttle.) *
> *
> *
> *2nd pic: front signals, 3rd pic: back signal placement. -Paul*
> *
> *
> *[image: Inline image 1]
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> Paul LeBoutillier
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> *www.hondanighthawks.net*
>  
> 
> "Allen Thomas"  Mar 11 03:20AM  
> 
> Looks good, I guess you're all ready for summer.
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>  
> -Original Message-
> From: Paul 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:06:49 
> To: Nighthawk Lovers
> Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signals installed (pictures)
>  
> *Got together with a couple friends this morning (Vlad on left and Andy on
> right) and we finished installing the turn signals on my Magna. (pic below)
> I was able to get the front signals installed and working before the guys
> came over, but I knew I was going to need help with the rear units. The
> threaded shank on the turn signals was too short to go into the stock
> mounting holes on the rear fender, so we hung some chrome mounts from the
> rear bolts which connect to the sissy bar holder. The signals aren't as far
> back as stock, (which would have had them back by the license plate) but
> are now mounted approximately where you see Vlad's left hand. I kind of
> like them a little more forward. (That's my 7 year old grand daughter
> touching the throttle.) *
> *
> *
> *2nd pic: front signals, 3rd pic: back signal placement. -Paul*
> *
> *
> *[image: Inline image 1]
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> Paul LeBoutillier
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750

[Jeff Dennis]

Indian bike lol that's what I thought after the typo

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On Feb 15, 2012, at 12:02 AM, Bill Sandifer  wrote:

> I thought maybe a Jonda was an Indian Honda. So many new things coming so 
> quickly these days. Coulda fooled me. I just blink a couple of times and go 
> on.
> 
> On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:39 PM, Jeff Dennis wrote:
> 
>> I mean Honda big fingers little key board.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:30 PM, Jeff Dennis  wrote:
>> 
>>> You can't beat a Jonda
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:37 AM, Todd Hamilton  wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Funny. 4 VFR in my life and 5 Nighthawks - the reason I always seem to 
>>>> return to the nighthawk is no maintenance or at least to all other bikes 
>>>> I've owned.  Maybe the xr250 comes close. 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:41 AM, Jeff Dennis  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Same system here.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:17 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Oh and I forgot my VFR has the linked brake system that requires 
>>>>>> bleeding from 5 different points and requires the removal of the tank 
>>>>>> and airbox to get to the proportioning valves. Also to replace the brake 
>>>>>> lines with stainless it costs $300. They also eat regulators and require 
>>>>>> annual cleaning of all wiring connectors since they have such a 
>>>>>> spaghetti mess of wiring that uses small wires that will fry if 
>>>>>> resistance gets too high. Don't get me wrong the VFR is a refined 
>>>>>> machine that is a wonderful ride, it is just that compared to a 
>>>>>> nighthawk the maintenance is a lot more, and it's significantly more 
>>>>>> costly to operate.
>>>>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>>>>>> From: Jeff Dennis 
>>>>>> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>>> Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:02:37 -0500
>>>>>> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>>> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I had a 99 CBR 1100XX and that was horrible on tires chains I did the 
>>>>>> valves.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 5:44 AM, "Allen Thomas"  
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Compared to the NH, yes. Really the VFR isn't that bad except for the 
>>>>>>> valves it is a 10 hour job, and with the mileage I ride turns into an 
>>>>>>> annual ordeal. Having to remove fairings adds an extra 30 minutes to 
>>>>>>> every maintenance job. Plus it eats expensive tires.
>>>>>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>>>>>>> From: Jeff Dennis 
>>>>>>> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>>>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:37:59 -0500
>>>>>>> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>>>> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Is the VFR the bike that was high maintenance .
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 9:08 PM, Allen Thomas  wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 93 Nighthawk 750 was my first bike, now I have a 2003 VFR800 VTEC.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM, Jeff Dennis  
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> What was your other bike Allen?
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 6:05 PM, "Allen Thomas"  
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> > Congratulations, once you get riding it any doubt about price will 
>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750

[Jeff Dennis]

Look at the south Korean bikes(Hyosung) and the Chinese bikes.

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On Feb 15, 2012, at 12:02 AM, Bill Sandifer  wrote:

> I thought maybe a Jonda was an Indian Honda. So many new things coming so 
> quickly these days. Coulda fooled me. I just blink a couple of times and go 
> on.
> 
> On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:39 PM, Jeff Dennis wrote:
> 
>> I mean Honda big fingers little key board.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:30 PM, Jeff Dennis  wrote:
>> 
>>> You can't beat a Jonda
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:37 AM, Todd Hamilton  wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Funny. 4 VFR in my life and 5 Nighthawks - the reason I always seem to 
>>>> return to the nighthawk is no maintenance or at least to all other bikes 
>>>> I've owned.  Maybe the xr250 comes close. 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:41 AM, Jeff Dennis  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Same system here.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:17 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Oh and I forgot my VFR has the linked brake system that requires 
>>>>>> bleeding from 5 different points and requires the removal of the tank 
>>>>>> and airbox to get to the proportioning valves. Also to replace the brake 
>>>>>> lines with stainless it costs $300. They also eat regulators and require 
>>>>>> annual cleaning of all wiring connectors since they have such a 
>>>>>> spaghetti mess of wiring that uses small wires that will fry if 
>>>>>> resistance gets too high. Don't get me wrong the VFR is a refined 
>>>>>> machine that is a wonderful ride, it is just that compared to a 
>>>>>> nighthawk the maintenance is a lot more, and it's significantly more 
>>>>>> costly to operate.
>>>>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>>>>>> From: Jeff Dennis 
>>>>>> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>>> Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:02:37 -0500
>>>>>> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>>> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I had a 99 CBR 1100XX and that was horrible on tires chains I did the 
>>>>>> valves.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 5:44 AM, "Allen Thomas"  
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Compared to the NH, yes. Really the VFR isn't that bad except for the 
>>>>>>> valves it is a 10 hour job, and with the mileage I ride turns into an 
>>>>>>> annual ordeal. Having to remove fairings adds an extra 30 minutes to 
>>>>>>> every maintenance job. Plus it eats expensive tires.
>>>>>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>>>>>>> From: Jeff Dennis 
>>>>>>> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>>>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:37:59 -0500
>>>>>>> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>>>> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Is the VFR the bike that was high maintenance .
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 9:08 PM, Allen Thomas  wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 93 Nighthawk 750 was my first bike, now I have a 2003 VFR800 VTEC.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM, Jeff Dennis  
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> What was your other bike Allen?
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 6:05 PM, "Allen Thomas"  
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> > Congratulations, once you get riding it any doubt about price w

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1981 CB900...

[Jeff Dennis]

Never had one but you can't go wrong with a Honda.

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 15, 2012, at 12:26 AM, Jim Prusakiewicz  wrote:

> Anybody know if these are good bikes? This is for sale near me for $1600 and 
> it's only got 6600 miles on it. I own an '82 cb650sc NH and I am pretty 
> familiar with working on it. Are these anything like mine for working on??
> 
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Accessorizing my 83 Nighthawk 750

[Jeff Dennis]

I use Nelson Riggs. I have two sport side bags and one sport top bag. They come 
with a lifetime warranty.

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On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:02 PM, Minh Trat  wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Looking to get a Motopak GTS-60 off of craigslist for $100. Is it ok
> for my bike or should I pass?
> 
> http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/mcy/2850655923.html
> 
> What do you think?
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750

[Jeff Dennis]

I mean Honda big fingers little key board.

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:30 PM, Jeff Dennis  wrote:

> You can't beat a Jonda
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:37 AM, Todd Hamilton  wrote:
> 
>> Funny. 4 VFR in my life and 5 Nighthawks - the reason I always seem to 
>> return to the nighthawk is no maintenance or at least to all other bikes 
>> I've owned.  Maybe the xr250 comes close. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:41 AM, Jeff Dennis  wrote:
>> 
>>> Same system here.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:17 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Oh and I forgot my VFR has the linked brake system that requires bleeding 
>>>> from 5 different points and requires the removal of the tank and airbox to 
>>>> get to the proportioning valves. Also to replace the brake lines with 
>>>> stainless it costs $300. They also eat regulators and require annual 
>>>> cleaning of all wiring connectors since they have such a spaghetti mess of 
>>>> wiring that uses small wires that will fry if resistance gets too high. 
>>>> Don't get me wrong the VFR is a refined machine that is a wonderful ride, 
>>>> it is just that compared to a nighthawk the maintenance is a lot more, and 
>>>> it's significantly more costly to operate.
>>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>>>> From: Jeff Dennis 
>>>> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>> Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:02:37 -0500
>>>> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
>>>> 
>>>> I had a 99 CBR 1100XX and that was horrible on tires chains I did the 
>>>> valves.
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 5:44 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Compared to the NH, yes. Really the VFR isn't that bad except for the 
>>>>> valves it is a 10 hour job, and with the mileage I ride turns into an 
>>>>> annual ordeal. Having to remove fairings adds an extra 30 minutes to 
>>>>> every maintenance job. Plus it eats expensive tires.
>>>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>>>>> From: Jeff Dennis 
>>>>> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:37:59 -0500
>>>>> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
>>>>> 
>>>>> Is the VFR the bike that was high maintenance .
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 9:08 PM, Allen Thomas  wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> 93 Nighthawk 750 was my first bike, now I have a 2003 VFR800 VTEC.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM, Jeff Dennis  
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> What was your other bike Allen?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 6:05 PM, "Allen Thomas"  
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> > Congratulations, once you get riding it any doubt about price will 
>>>>>> > vaporize.. They are truly great bikes, their beauty is in their 
>>>>>> > simplicity. My advice is if you decide to step up to something sport 
>>>>>> > oriented down the road, don't sell it right away and hang onto her for 
>>>>>> > another season. For me, it took owning a high maintenance, high strung 
>>>>>> > bike to appreciate the nighthawk's simplicity and easy going nature.
>>>>>> > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>>>>>> >
>>>>>> > -Original Message-
>>>>>> > From: JakeD 
>>>>>> > Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>>> > Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:44:33
>>>>>> > To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
>>>>>> > Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>>> > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 75

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750

[Jeff Dennis]

You can't beat a Jonda

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:37 AM, Todd Hamilton  wrote:

> Funny. 4 VFR in my life and 5 Nighthawks - the reason I always seem to return 
> to the nighthawk is no maintenance or at least to all other bikes I've owned. 
>  Maybe the xr250 comes close. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:41 AM, Jeff Dennis  wrote:
> 
>> Same system here.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:17 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
>> 
>>> Oh and I forgot my VFR has the linked brake system that requires bleeding 
>>> from 5 different points and requires the removal of the tank and airbox to 
>>> get to the proportioning valves. Also to replace the brake lines with 
>>> stainless it costs $300. They also eat regulators and require annual 
>>> cleaning of all wiring connectors since they have such a spaghetti mess of 
>>> wiring that uses small wires that will fry if resistance gets too high. 
>>> Don't get me wrong the VFR is a refined machine that is a wonderful ride, 
>>> it is just that compared to a nighthawk the maintenance is a lot more, and 
>>> it's significantly more costly to operate.
>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>>> From: Jeff Dennis 
>>> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>> Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:02:37 -0500
>>> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
>>> 
>>> I had a 99 CBR 1100XX and that was horrible on tires chains I did the 
>>> valves.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 5:44 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Compared to the NH, yes. Really the VFR isn't that bad except for the 
>>>> valves it is a 10 hour job, and with the mileage I ride turns into an 
>>>> annual ordeal. Having to remove fairings adds an extra 30 minutes to every 
>>>> maintenance job. Plus it eats expensive tires.
>>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>>>> From: Jeff Dennis 
>>>> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:37:59 -0500
>>>> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
>>>> 
>>>> Is the VFR the bike that was high maintenance .
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 9:08 PM, Allen Thomas  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> 93 Nighthawk 750 was my first bike, now I have a 2003 VFR800 VTEC.
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM, Jeff Dennis  
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> What was your other bike Allen?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 6:05 PM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> > Congratulations, once you get riding it any doubt about price will 
>>>>> > vaporize.. They are truly great bikes, their beauty is in their 
>>>>> > simplicity. My advice is if you decide to step up to something sport 
>>>>> > oriented down the road, don't sell it right away and hang onto her for 
>>>>> > another season. For me, it took owning a high maintenance, high strung 
>>>>> > bike to appreciate the nighthawk's simplicity and easy going nature.
>>>>> > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>>>>> >
>>>>> > -Original Message-
>>>>> > From: JakeD 
>>>>> > Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>> > Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:44:33
>>>>> > To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
>>>>> > Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>>>> > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Hey everyone,
>>>>> >
>>>>> > I spent a little bit more than I initially planned on. But I finally
>>>>> > got to check the bike out and it is in top shape.  When I say it looks
>>>>> > like it just rolled off the showroom floor, I am not exaggerating.
>>>>> > Super clean, no scratches/dents (at all), sounds great - everything I
>>>>> 

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750

[Jeff Dennis]

As far as newer bikes are concerned. I like the BMW 1000RR and the Guzzi Calif 
1400 If I ever get money I want a Vincent Black Shodow.

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:55 AM, JakeD  wrote:

> Yeah, I have my eyes set on a GSX1250FA, I think Suzuki just brought
> it to the states last year - but it has that standard style that I
> like.  But, this bike was in much better shape than I expected, So I
> think it will last me quite a while.  Maybe Ill be able to finally pay
> off some student loans
> 
> On Feb 14, 8:37 am, Todd Hamilton  wrote:
>> Funny. 4 VFR in my life and 5 Nighthawks - the reason I always seem to 
>> return to the nighthawk is no maintenance or at least to all other bikes 
>> I've owned.  Maybe the xr250 comes close.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:41 AM, Jeff Dennis  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> Same system here.
>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:17 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
>> 
>>>> Oh and I forgot my VFR has the linked brake system that requires bleeding 
>>>> from 5 different points and requires the removal of the tank and airbox to 
>>>> get to the proportioning valves. Also to replace the brake lines with 
>>>> stainless it costs $300. They also eat regulators and require annual 
>>>> cleaning of all wiring connectors since they have such a spaghetti mess of 
>>>> wiring that uses small wires that will fry if resistance gets too high. 
>>>> Don't get me wrong the VFR is a refined machine that is a wonderful ride, 
>>>> it is just that compared to a nighthawk the maintenance is a lot more, and 
>>>> it's significantly more costly to operate.
>>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>>>> From: Jeff Dennis 
>>>> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750

[Jeff Dennis]

Same system here.

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On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:17 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:

> Oh and I forgot my VFR has the linked brake system that requires bleeding 
> from 5 different points and requires the removal of the tank and airbox to 
> get to the proportioning valves. Also to replace the brake lines with 
> stainless it costs $300. They also eat regulators and require annual cleaning 
> of all wiring connectors since they have such a spaghetti mess of wiring that 
> uses small wires that will fry if resistance gets too high.  Don't get me 
> wrong the VFR is a refined machine that is a wonderful ride, it is just that 
> compared to a nighthawk the maintenance is a lot more, and it's significantly 
> more costly to operate.
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
> From: Jeff Dennis 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:02:37 -0500
> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
> 
> I had a 99 CBR 1100XX and that was horrible on tires chains I did the valves.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Feb 14, 2012, at 5:44 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
> 
>> Compared to the NH, yes. Really the VFR isn't that bad except for the valves 
>> it is a 10 hour job, and with the mileage I ride turns into an annual 
>> ordeal. Having to remove fairings adds an extra 30 minutes to every 
>> maintenance job. Plus it eats expensive tires.
>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>> From: Jeff Dennis 
>> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:37:59 -0500
>> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
>> 
>> Is the VFR the bike that was high maintenance .
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 9:08 PM, Allen Thomas  wrote:
>> 
>>> 93 Nighthawk 750 was my first bike, now I have a 2003 VFR800 VTEC.
>>> 
>>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM, Jeff Dennis  wrote:
>>> What was your other bike Allen?
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 6:05 PM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
>>> 
>>> > Congratulations, once you get riding it any doubt about price will 
>>> > vaporize.. They are truly great bikes, their beauty is in their 
>>> > simplicity. My advice is if you decide to step up to something sport 
>>> > oriented down the road, don't sell it right away and hang onto her for 
>>> > another season. For me, it took owning a high maintenance, high strung 
>>> > bike to appreciate the nighthawk's simplicity and easy going nature.
>>> > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>>> >
>>> > -Original Message-
>>> > From: JakeD 
>>> > Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>> > Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:44:33
>>> > To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
>>> > Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>> > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
>>> >
>>> > Hey everyone,
>>> >
>>> > I spent a little bit more than I initially planned on. But I finally
>>> > got to check the bike out and it is in top shape.  When I say it looks
>>> > like it just rolled off the showroom floor, I am not exaggerating.
>>> > Super clean, no scratches/dents (at all), sounds great - everything I
>>> > could think of seemed to be ok.  The guy was a motorcycle nut, so he
>>> > seemed to take good care of all of his bikes.
>>> >
>>> > Thanks again for your help! I will post pictures when I get it here.
>>> >
>>> > On Feb 12, 3:45 pm, Graham Rogers  wrote:
>>> >> and they will never get $2200 for it ...
>>> >>
>>> >> On Feb 12, 2012, at 2:10 PM, Javier Garcia wrote:
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>> For comparison, this one is listed locally on the metro DC area:
>>> >>> http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/2847571939.html
>>> 
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750

[Jeff Dennis]

I had a 99 CBR 1100XX and that was horrible on tires chains I did the valves.

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On Feb 14, 2012, at 5:44 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:

> Compared to the NH, yes. Really the VFR isn't that bad except for the valves 
> it is a 10 hour job, and with the mileage I ride turns into an annual ordeal. 
> Having to remove fairings adds an extra 30 minutes to every maintenance job. 
> Plus it eats expensive tires.
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
> From: Jeff Dennis 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:37:59 -0500
> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
> 
> Is the VFR the bike that was high maintenance .
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Feb 13, 2012, at 9:08 PM, Allen Thomas  wrote:
> 
>> 93 Nighthawk 750 was my first bike, now I have a 2003 VFR800 VTEC.
>> 
>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM, Jeff Dennis  wrote:
>> What was your other bike Allen?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 6:05 PM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
>> 
>> > Congratulations, once you get riding it any doubt about price will 
>> > vaporize.. They are truly great bikes, their beauty is in their 
>> > simplicity. My advice is if you decide to step up to something sport 
>> > oriented down the road, don't sell it right away and hang onto her for 
>> > another season. For me, it took owning a high maintenance, high strung 
>> > bike to appreciate the nighthawk's simplicity and easy going nature.
>> > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>> >
>> > -Original Message-
>> > From: JakeD 
>> > Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>> > Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:44:33
>> > To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
>> > Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>> > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
>> >
>> > Hey everyone,
>> >
>> > I spent a little bit more than I initially planned on. But I finally
>> > got to check the bike out and it is in top shape.  When I say it looks
>> > like it just rolled off the showroom floor, I am not exaggerating.
>> > Super clean, no scratches/dents (at all), sounds great - everything I
>> > could think of seemed to be ok.  The guy was a motorcycle nut, so he
>> > seemed to take good care of all of his bikes.
>> >
>> > Thanks again for your help! I will post pictures when I get it here.
>> >
>> > On Feb 12, 3:45 pm, Graham Rogers  wrote:
>> >> and they will never get $2200 for it ...
>> >>
>> >> On Feb 12, 2012, at 2:10 PM, Javier Garcia wrote:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>> For comparison, this one is listed locally on the metro DC area:
>> >>> http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/2847571939.html
>> 
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750

[Jeff Dennis]

Is the VFR the bike that was high maintenance .

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 13, 2012, at 9:08 PM, Allen Thomas  wrote:

> 93 Nighthawk 750 was my first bike, now I have a 2003 VFR800 VTEC.
> 
> On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM, Jeff Dennis  wrote:
> What was your other bike Allen?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Feb 13, 2012, at 6:05 PM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
> 
> > Congratulations, once you get riding it any doubt about price will 
> > vaporize.. They are truly great bikes, their beauty is in their simplicity. 
> > My advice is if you decide to step up to something sport oriented down the 
> > road, don't sell it right away and hang onto her for another season. For 
> > me, it took owning a high maintenance, high strung bike to appreciate the 
> > nighthawk's simplicity and easy going nature.
> > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: JakeD 
> > Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> > Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:44:33
> > To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
> > Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
> >
> > Hey everyone,
> >
> > I spent a little bit more than I initially planned on. But I finally
> > got to check the bike out and it is in top shape.  When I say it looks
> > like it just rolled off the showroom floor, I am not exaggerating.
> > Super clean, no scratches/dents (at all), sounds great - everything I
> > could think of seemed to be ok.  The guy was a motorcycle nut, so he
> > seemed to take good care of all of his bikes.
> >
> > Thanks again for your help! I will post pictures when I get it here.
> >
> > On Feb 12, 3:45 pm, Graham Rogers  wrote:
> >> and they will never get $2200 for it ...
> >>
> >> On Feb 12, 2012, at 2:10 PM, Javier Garcia wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> For comparison, this one is listed locally on the metro DC area:
> >>> http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/2847571939.html
> 
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750

[Jeff Dennis]

What was your other bike Allen?

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 13, 2012, at 6:05 PM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:

> Congratulations, once you get riding it any doubt about price will vaporize.. 
> They are truly great bikes, their beauty is in their simplicity. My advice is 
> if you decide to step up to something sport oriented down the road, don't 
> sell it right away and hang onto her for another season. For me, it took 
> owning a high maintenance, high strung bike to appreciate the nighthawk's 
> simplicity and easy going nature. 
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: JakeD 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:44:33 
> To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
> Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
> 
> Hey everyone,
> 
> I spent a little bit more than I initially planned on. But I finally
> got to check the bike out and it is in top shape.  When I say it looks
> like it just rolled off the showroom floor, I am not exaggerating.
> Super clean, no scratches/dents (at all), sounds great - everything I
> could think of seemed to be ok.  The guy was a motorcycle nut, so he
> seemed to take good care of all of his bikes.
> 
> Thanks again for your help! I will post pictures when I get it here.
> 
> On Feb 12, 3:45 pm, Graham Rogers  wrote:
>> and they will never get $2200 for it ...
>> 
>> On Feb 12, 2012, at 2:10 PM, Javier Garcia wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> For comparison, this one is listed locally on the metro DC area:
>>> http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/2847571939.html

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[Nighthawk Lovers] Castlenut socket26/30

[Jeff Dennis]

Does anyone have a socket I can borrow? They are hard to find. I need to change 
my clutch on my 1991 750  NH. I am outside of Philly ( Fortwashington PA).

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[Nighthawk Lovers] Castle nut socket 26/30

[Jeff Dennis]

Does anyone have am can borrow? I live in Fortwashington PA .   That is outside 
of Philly. I need to change my clutch friction plates and springs.

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750

[Jeff Dennis]

Lots of people are trying to buy these and older bikes. New bikes are not 
flying off the show room floor. These bikes as you all know are very reliable 
and easy to work on. What's not to like? I have a Ducati 900dss cr that sits 
most of the time just for that reason.

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On Feb 11, 2012, at 8:34 PM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:

> Not necessarily, if it is inspection ready shape, around where I live it 
> would be a good deal.
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Graham Rogers 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:32:33 
> To: 
> Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750
> 
> Jake,  where are you? $2250 is a lot for a '92 with 22k on it. Where's the 
> bike (listing)?  Graham
> 
> On Feb 11, 2012, at 2:04 PM, JakeD wrote:
> 
>> Hey Everyone,
>> 
>> I have been riding for a few years and have LOVED my Nighthawk 250.
>> But now its time to find something a little bigger and I came across a
>> 1992 Nighthawk 750.  I have not had a chance to go look at it, but I
>> am planning on doing so this week.  I just wanted to ask if anyone had
>> any tips on what to look for on these bikes. It does have a lot of
>> miles, but it seems like it could be a pretty good deal.
>> 
>> The bike has about 22k miles and the owner is asking $2250, but I
>> expect that he will take a bit less.  Is this a good buy? are there
>> any major components that I should expect to replace at this many
>> miles?  I typically try to ride 3000-6000 miles per year/summer.
>> 
>> Thanks in advance for all of your help and advice.
>> 
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Pilot Road 2s -- I'm just askin'

[Jeff Dennis]

Sorry you didn't steal my thunder because we were talking about two different 
things. Handling is also impaired when you use the next bigger tire up even 
though it my fit. I also never had a harsher ride on a bias ply tire. What I 
have noticed is today's bias ply don't last as long as they once did. But good 
looking out for info that he may not have been aware.

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On Feb 11, 2012, at 2:37 PM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:

> I guess I just wasn't clear, sorry. What I was trying to say was that 
> bias-ply tires are inherently stiffer (hence why they ride harsher). Because 
> of this radials need lower profiles and thicker sidewalls to be rigid enough. 
> This affects rim design as radial rims have a wider bead area. So if you 
> mount radials on bias-ply rims they don't seat fully and can break the bead 
> under load. Also a radial will have a smaller circumference and will throw 
> your speedo off, as well as change the bikes front rear weight bias tending 
> to shift it rear wards as most bikes have a wider rear tire(thus more of a 
> change) ,and older bikes usually have larger sidewall profile on the rear. 
> This can negatively affect handling. That's my understanding of why you 
> shouldn't run radials on a bike not designed for them, take it for what's its 
> worth.
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
> From: Jeff Dennis 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:54:20 -0500
> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Pilot Road 2s -- I'm just askin'
> 
> You need that structural  rigidity for cornering  and when you get a flat at 
> speed. I feel like when I post I'm telling people what they already know? I 
> feel everyone is mechanically inclined and most is just commonsense.
>  
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Feb 11, 2012, at 10:34 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
> 
>> They are much lower profile though
>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>> From: Jeff Dennis 
>> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>> Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:53:52 -0500
>> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Pilot Road 2s -- I'm just askin'
>> 
>> I know on sport bikes radial side walls are much stiffer.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Feb 11, 2012, at 4:44 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
>> 
>>> I've read somewhere that the bead on the radial tire rims are different due 
>>> to radials not having the inherent side wall stiffness of bias-ply. YMMV
>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>>> From: Kurt Nolte 
>>> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>> Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:27:04 -0500
>>> To: 
>>> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Pilot Road 2s -- I'm just askin'
>>> 
>>> I don't know the PRECISE rationale behind "Bias ply only" specification, 
>>> but I know that you aren't supposed to mix bias and radial ply tires. 
>>> 
>>> If I had to hazard a guess, I would say that by specing ONLY bias ply 
>>> tires, it kept people from incidentally putting one and one on the bike. 
>>> Then too radial ply motorcycle tires were not very common or advanced in 
>>> the days when the manual was written, so...
>>> 
>>> -Kurt
>>> 
>>> On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 11:38 PM, surfswab  wrote:
>>> And...does anybody know the engineering rationale behind the
>>> recommendation to use only bias-ply?
>>> 
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Pilot Road 2s -- I'm just askin'

[Jeff Dennis]

You need that structural  rigidity for cornering  and when you get a flat at 
speed. I feel like when I post I'm telling people what they already know? I 
feel everyone is mechanically inclined and most is just commonsense.
 

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On Feb 11, 2012, at 10:34 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:

> They are much lower profile though
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> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Pilot Road 2s -- I'm just askin'
> 
> I know on sport bikes radial side walls are much stiffer.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Feb 11, 2012, at 4:44 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
> 
>> I've read somewhere that the bead on the radial tire rims are different due 
>> to radials not having the inherent side wall stiffness of bias-ply. YMMV
>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
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>> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>> Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:27:04 -0500
>> To: 
>> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Pilot Road 2s -- I'm just askin'
>> 
>> I don't know the PRECISE rationale behind "Bias ply only" specification, but 
>> I know that you aren't supposed to mix bias and radial ply tires. 
>> 
>> If I had to hazard a guess, I would say that by specing ONLY bias ply tires, 
>> it kept people from incidentally putting one and one on the bike. Then too 
>> radial ply motorcycle tires were not very common or advanced in the days 
>> when the manual was written, so...
>> 
>> -Kurt
>> 
>> On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 11:38 PM, surfswab  wrote:
>> And...does anybody know the engineering rationale behind the
>> recommendation to use only bias-ply?
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Pilot Road 2s -- I'm just askin'

[Jeff Dennis]

Right that's why they have a thicker side wall

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On Feb 11, 2012, at 10:34 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:

> They are much lower profile though
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> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Pilot Road 2s -- I'm just askin'
> 
> I know on sport bikes radial side walls are much stiffer.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Feb 11, 2012, at 4:44 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
> 
>> I've read somewhere that the bead on the radial tire rims are different due 
>> to radials not having the inherent side wall stiffness of bias-ply. YMMV
>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>> From: Kurt Nolte 
>> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>> Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:27:04 -0500
>> To: 
>> ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Pilot Road 2s -- I'm just askin'
>> 
>> I don't know the PRECISE rationale behind "Bias ply only" specification, but 
>> I know that you aren't supposed to mix bias and radial ply tires. 
>> 
>> If I had to hazard a guess, I would say that by specing ONLY bias ply tires, 
>> it kept people from incidentally putting one and one on the bike. Then too 
>> radial ply motorcycle tires were not very common or advanced in the days 
>> when the manual was written, so...
>> 
>> -Kurt
>> 
>> On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 11:38 PM, surfswab  wrote:
>> And...does anybody know the engineering rationale behind the
>> recommendation to use only bias-ply?
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Home made rack

[Jeff Dennis]

I also plan on making a larger flatter rack.

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> I am an iron worker and certified welder. I just purchased the new rack from 
> mutaze but I am going to make one out if 3/16 stainless or 7005 aluminum .
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Feb 10, 2012, at 7:26 PM, paul annen  wrote:
> 
>> check with jacks, i think i saw some of the rare hondaline bags in a pile 
>> over there... (yes, small mountian of bags, seats, tanks... all seprate 
>> mountians BTW)
>> 
>> On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 7:25 PM, Kurt Nolte  wrote:
>> Nice! I'm looking at how to build a rack for hard bags for my 93 750. Since 
>> the option of 2-up is out of the question, I might use the passenger peg 
>> mount as one of my mounting points.
>> 
>> Kurt
>> 
>> On Feb 9, 2012 10:22 PM, "Pat Patterson"  wrote:
>> With all the discussion of racks I'd like some honest opinions of the one I 
>> built.
>> I fabbed it up one night after work because I NEEDED more cargo space if I 
>> was going to keep riding it to work. I know what issues I hate but that's 
>> also cause I know it intimately from the build process.
>> 
>> And yes the 2 uprights behind the seat are open. One of my HD inflicted 
>> friends has a pair of removable bars that drop into his. A short one with 
>> nice padding for a passenger, and a tall narrow one (think easy rider) that 
>> he stacks luggage up on for camping trips. I've yet to built either drop in 
>> bar yet but that's why the tubes are open. There is 1/8 drain holes at the 
>> bottoms and a fair amount of paint fogged in to help with rust prevention. 
>> As for strength I can pick the bike up with the back of the rack.
>> 
>> Pat Patterson
>> Abbotsford, BC, Canada
>> 
>> 
>> 2001 PT Cruiser
>> 83 450 Honda Nighthawk
>> 78 F350460/C6 on propane
>> 71 Bronco 302/C4/D20 D44/9"  {o===o}
>> 
>> "Just add Lightness-"
>> Colin Chapman. (1928 - 1982)
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Pilot Road 2s -- I'm just askin'

[Jeff Dennis]

You can go flat on a sport bike tire and not know it.  On a bias ply your all 
over the road. The sidewalk height is much taller and thinner on a bias ply.

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On Feb 11, 2012, at 4:44 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:

> I've read somewhere that the bead on the radial tire rims are different due 
> to radials not having the inherent side wall stiffness of bias-ply. YMMV
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
> From: Kurt Nolte 
> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
> Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:27:04 -0500
> To: 
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> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Pilot Road 2s -- I'm just askin'
> 
> I don't know the PRECISE rationale behind "Bias ply only" specification, but 
> I know that you aren't supposed to mix bias and radial ply tires. 
> 
> If I had to hazard a guess, I would say that by specing ONLY bias ply tires, 
> it kept people from incidentally putting one and one on the bike. Then too 
> radial ply motorcycle tires were not very common or advanced in the days when 
> the manual was written, so...
> 
> -Kurt
> 
> On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 11:38 PM, surfswab  wrote:
> And...does anybody know the engineering rationale behind the
> recommendation to use only bias-ply?
> 
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Home made rack

[Jeff Dennis]

I am an iron worker and certified welder. I just purchased the new rack from 
mutaze but I am going to make one out if 3/16 stainless or 7005 aluminum .

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 10, 2012, at 7:26 PM, paul annen  wrote:

> check with jacks, i think i saw some of the rare hondaline bags in a pile 
> over there... (yes, small mountian of bags, seats, tanks... all seprate 
> mountians BTW)
> 
> On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 7:25 PM, Kurt Nolte  wrote:
> Nice! I'm looking at how to build a rack for hard bags for my 93 750. Since 
> the option of 2-up is out of the question, I might use the passenger peg 
> mount as one of my mounting points.
> 
> Kurt
> 
> On Feb 9, 2012 10:22 PM, "Pat Patterson"  wrote:
> With all the discussion of racks I'd like some honest opinions of the one I 
> built.
> I fabbed it up one night after work because I NEEDED more cargo space if I 
> was going to keep riding it to work. I know what issues I hate but that's 
> also cause I know it intimately from the build process.
> 
> And yes the 2 uprights behind the seat are open. One of my HD inflicted 
> friends has a pair of removable bars that drop into his. A short one with 
> nice padding for a passenger, and a tall narrow one (think easy rider) that 
> he stacks luggage up on for camping trips. I've yet to built either drop in 
> bar yet but that's why the tubes are open. There is 1/8 drain holes at the 
> bottoms and a fair amount of paint fogged in to help with rust prevention. As 
> for strength I can pick the bike up with the back of the rack.
> 
> Pat Patterson
> Abbotsford, BC, Canada
> 
> 
> 2001 PT Cruiser
> 83 450 Honda Nighthawk
> 78 F350460/C6 on propane
> 71 Bronco 302/C4/D20 D44/9"  {o===o}
> 
> "Just add Lightness-"
> Colin Chapman. (1928 - 1982)
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Pilot Road 2s -- I'm just askin'

[Jeff Dennis]

I know on sport bikes radial side walls are much stiffer.

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On Feb 11, 2012, at 4:44 AM, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:

> I've read somewhere that the bead on the radial tire rims are different due 
> to radials not having the inherent side wall stiffness of bias-ply. YMMV
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
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> Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
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> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Pilot Road 2s -- I'm just askin'
> 
> I don't know the PRECISE rationale behind "Bias ply only" specification, but 
> I know that you aren't supposed to mix bias and radial ply tires. 
> 
> If I had to hazard a guess, I would say that by specing ONLY bias ply tires, 
> it kept people from incidentally putting one and one on the bike. Then too 
> radial ply motorcycle tires were not very common or advanced in the days when 
> the manual was written, so...
> 
> -Kurt
> 
> On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 11:38 PM, surfswab  wrote:
> And...does anybody know the engineering rationale behind the
> recommendation to use only bias-ply?
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a 83 Nighthawk 750

[Jeff Dennis]

Would it have any affect if we just left the plug out? Like oil flow or 
compression?

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On Feb 10, 2012, at 4:49 AM, surfswab  wrote:

> Yep.  Hopefully, not much of it found its way into the cylinders (!)
> 
> 
> On Feb 10, 1:42 am, "Allen Thomas"  wrote:
>> Looks like someone never drained the tube on the bottom of the airbox.
>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
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>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Minh Trat 
>> 
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>> 
>> So, I... Probably should have researched a bit more before opening stuff
>> up. I was thinking of checking the air filters. Half a roll of paper towel
>> later... (see attached photos). Bright side, the battery charged up, power
>> flows,  lights work. Switches were a bit stiff. Going to call it a night,
>> and read up on the bike.
>> 
>> Cheers!
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a 83 Nighthawk 750

[Jeff Dennis]

The one i'm  talking about is the vent tube from the crank case. The battery 
over flow tube is clear and obviously come from the side of the battery. I 
guess we are talking about two different tubes?

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On Feb 9, 2012, at 5:26 PM, surfswab  wrote:

> There are two tubes.  The one he's talking about is for battery acid
> overflow.
> 
> The clear/reddish-brown one in the pic is the crankcase vent moisture
> collection tube.  He doesn't have the bike running yet, so that one's
> not in play.
> 
> 
> On Feb 9, 5:02 pm, Jeff Dennis  wrote:
>> That is condensation from your crank case it smells like alcohol.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Feb 9, 2012, at 2:17 AM, Minh Trat  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> Update: I got a battery charger/tender and hooked it up to the battery.  It 
>>> is still in the bike.
>> 
>>> I see a fluid leaking from a container right below the battery. It's 
>>> leaking from where a clear hose is connected to the container. Is this 
>>> urgent?
>> 
>>> On Feb 8, 2012 10:58 AM, "Pat Patterson"  wrote:
>>> I wouldn't be but after sitting for over a year the first thing I'd do is 
>>> pull the tank off (3 bolts, one hose), drain it, add a lt of fresh gas, 
>>> slosh it around and dump that out. Add a cup of methelhydrate, slosh that 
>>> around, drain, reinstall the tank. Don't put any gas into it until your 
>>> ready to try starting it. Your carbs are going to need some cleaning. How 
>>> much work that is depends on how bad they are. Pull the float bowls (can be 
>>> done on the bike) and see how much varnish and gunk you have. Small traces 
>>> just hose them down with a can of spray cleaner inside and out, lots of 
>>> goo
>> 
>>> I'm going to try the pinesol soak with my sled carbs, I did my bike by hand.
>>> Get a small container and spray some spray into it till you have 1/4" in 
>>> the bottom. Soak your needles and screws in this as you disassemble and 
>>> clean the carb.
>> 
>>> I'm not 100% sure it's a good idea or not but to make a small brush for 
>>> cleaning the small passages and holes I cut up short pieces of stranded 
>>> wire. And one usb cable that didn't work had a nice shielded wire. I faired 
>>> out the shielding and pushed it through a few of the passages. For the jets 
>>> I used a single strand from 14ga automotive wire. I also have a tip cleaner 
>>> from a cutting torch but decided that would be too abrasive.
>> 
>>> At 10:11 PM 2/7/2012, you wrote:
>> 
>>>> Hey Pat! Glad to hear from a local. I'm by the freeway, 96th and 160th.
>>>> Update: the bike is now in my garage(no big doors,  just a 3ft mandoor. 
>>>> It's a heavy beast,  and access in is awkward. Gonna have to park it 
>>>> outside in a month. I am smelling a little bit of gas from the top of the 
>>>> tank,  should I be worried? I'll post pictures in a bit.
>> 
>>>> Cheers!
>>>> On Feb 7, 2012 8:49 PM, "Pat Patterson"  wrote:
>>>> Hey a local, I'm about 40 min east of you depending on where in Surrey. 
>>>> I'm just off the Sumas exit in Abbotsford. I work fri,sat,sun at 104 and 
>>>> 176 if you need any help. Once the weather gets better we'll have to go 
>>>> for a ride. Those east coasters get to do it all the time being all 
>>>> clumped together like they are.
>> 
>>>> And ya for our market I'd be all over that bike for $500.
>> 
>>>> At 04:55 PM 2/6/2012, you wrote:
>>>> West coast Canada, Surrey (25minutes south of Vancouver). Time to google 
>>>> dryrot.
>> 
>>>> On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 4:52 PM, paul annen  wrote:
>>>>> 500 is a great price... i would start with a through carb cleaning... and
>>>>> check the tires carefully for dryrot...
>> 
>>>>> what part of the world are you in?
>> 
>>>>> On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:17 PM, Minh Trat  wrote:
>> 
>>>>>> Hello,
>> 
>>>>>> I am going to purchase a 83 Nighthawk 750. It has been sitting in a
>>>>>> storage place for over a year. Tires are still soft, with decent
>>>>>> amount of tread. The seller says that he regularly got the bike
>>>>>> maintained by a mechanic the past few years, but that guy passed away,
>>>>>> so the seller gave up on the bike, and boug

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Buying a 83 Nighthawk 750

[Jeff Dennis]

That is condensation from your crank case it smells like alcohol.

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On Feb 9, 2012, at 2:17 AM, Minh Trat  wrote:

> Update: I got a battery charger/tender and hooked it up to the battery.  It 
> is still in the bike.
> 
> I see a fluid leaking from a container right below the battery. It's leaking 
> from where a clear hose is connected to the container. Is this urgent?
> 
> On Feb 8, 2012 10:58 AM, "Pat Patterson"  wrote:
> I wouldn't be but after sitting for over a year the first thing I'd do is 
> pull the tank off (3 bolts, one hose), drain it, add a lt of fresh gas, slosh 
> it around and dump that out. Add a cup of methelhydrate, slosh that around, 
> drain, reinstall the tank. Don't put any gas into it until your ready to try 
> starting it. Your carbs are going to need some cleaning. How much work that 
> is depends on how bad they are. Pull the float bowls (can be done on the 
> bike) and see how much varnish and gunk you have. Small traces just hose them 
> down with a can of spray cleaner inside and out, lots of goo 
> 
> I'm going to try the pinesol soak with my sled carbs, I did my bike by hand.
> Get a small container and spray some spray into it till you have 1/4" in the 
> bottom. Soak your needles and screws in this as you disassemble and clean the 
> carb. 
> 
> I'm not 100% sure it's a good idea or not but to make a small brush for 
> cleaning the small passages and holes I cut up short pieces of stranded wire. 
> And one usb cable that didn't work had a nice shielded wire. I faired out the 
> shielding and pushed it through a few of the passages. For the jets I used a 
> single strand from 14ga automotive wire. I also have a tip cleaner from a 
> cutting torch but decided that would be too abrasive. 
> 
> 
> At 10:11 PM 2/7/2012, you wrote:
> 
>> Hey Pat! Glad to hear from a local. I'm by the freeway, 96th and 160th. 
>> Update: the bike is now in my garage(no big doors,  just a 3ft mandoor. It's 
>> a heavy beast,  and access in is awkward. Gonna have to park it outside in a 
>> month. I am smelling a little bit of gas from the top of the tank,  should I 
>> be worried? I'll post pictures in a bit. 
>> 
>> Cheers! 
>> On Feb 7, 2012 8:49 PM, "Pat Patterson"  wrote:
>> Hey a local, I'm about 40 min east of you depending on where in Surrey. I'm 
>> just off the Sumas exit in Abbotsford. I work fri,sat,sun at 104 and 176 if 
>> you need any help. Once the weather gets better we'll have to go for a ride. 
>> Those east coasters get to do it all the time being all clumped together 
>> like they are.
>> 
>> And ya for our market I'd be all over that bike for $500.
>> 
>> At 04:55 PM 2/6/2012, you wrote:
>> West coast Canada, Surrey (25minutes south of Vancouver). Time to google 
>> dryrot.
>> 
>> On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 4:52 PM, paul annen  wrote:
>> > 500 is a great price... i would start with a through carb cleaning... and
>> > check the tires carefully for dryrot...
>> >
>> > what part of the world are you in?
>> >
>> > On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:17 PM, Minh Trat  wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Hello,
>> >>
>> >> I am going to purchase a 83 Nighthawk 750. It has been sitting in a
>> >> storage place for over a year. Tires are still soft, with decent
>> >> amount of tread. The seller says that he regularly got the bike
>> >> maintained by a mechanic the past few years, but that guy passed away,
>> >> so the seller gave up on the bike, and bought a Ducati.
>> >> I looked at the bike, and we attempted to start up the bike. No joy.
>> >> We were starting the bike with jumper cables hooked up to the battery.
>> >> It started, but the engine did not turn over. What are common problems
>> >> that would cause this, and what type of fixing do I need to look into?
>> >> I don't know much about motorcycles, but wouldn't mind learning about
>> >> it.
>> >>
>> >> Is the bike worth it for $500? I am getting it tomorrow, so a quick
>> >> response would be great.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks.
>> >>
>> >> Minh
>> 
>> 
>> Pat Patterson
>> Abbotsford, BC, Canada
>> 
>> 
>> 2001 PT Cruiser
>> 83 450 Honda Nighthawk
>> 78 F350460/C6 on propane
>> 71 Bronco 302/C4/D20 D44/9"  {o===o}
>> 
>> "Just add Lightness-"
>> Colin Chapman. (1928 - 1982)
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch

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Someone sent me an email about using a castle 27mm castle nut. And a substitute 
 from advance auto for  the stock 26/30 Castle socket.

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> You have to remove the center clutch nut to get the disk pack out. You
> don't need any tools to align the disks they either align on the
> spline or they align in the basket. Here is a picasa web album i made
> when I did my clutch.
> https://picasaweb.google.com/102601857000444202563/ClutchReplacement#
> 
> 
> On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 3:41 AM, Jeff Dennis  wrote:
>> I have to replace my clutch disks and springs.,   I have a 91 750 Nighthawk 
>> and it slips at 95 mph when I give it alot of gas and in third same thing. 
>> So I purchased Kevlar friction discs and hd. Springs. Do I have to take the 
>> center nut off and need a special tool to center the discs?
>> 
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[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch

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I have to replace my clutch disks and springs.,   I have a 91 750 Nighthawk and 
it slips at 95 mph when I give it alot of gas and in third same thing. So I 
purchased Kevlar friction discs and hd. Springs. Do I have to take the center 
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: '82 CB450SC project question(s)

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You might be able to use a pair of needle nose pliers and pull as you turn.

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> Thanks for the assurances that soaking should help.  I'm wishing I had picked 
> up an impact driver as recommended, but I don't know if it would have helped 
> me anyways.  I was trying to loosen the last screw holding on the top cover 
> and thought it had come loose but it looks like I stripped it instead.  Will 
> an impact driver still do me any good?  Should I just drill and use a screw 
> extractor?
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[Nighthawk Lovers] Carb

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It is called an easy out and the next size screw is the easiest way to go but 
the aluminum is very soft at this age.






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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: '82 CB450SC project question(s)

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What if you put it in some hot water to get the aluminum   To expand?

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> Ok, so 2 specific technical questions I ran into taking the first carb apart 
> tonight.  I'm trying out the embedded photos so let me know if they don't 
> show up.
> 
> 1) The float needle didn't come out with the float the way the manual said it 
> would.  In fact the gasket that seems to hold it in is very hard and I don't 
> know what to do to get it to budge.  I tried to pry at it gently and the top 
> edge that holds the float bent a bit.  I think I could fix it but I still 
> need to get it out.  Any suggestions?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 2) The Clymer's manual says to remove the top cover, spring and vacuum 
> piston.  The spring came right out, but the piston won't just come out.  It 
> has some wobble but it's just not sliding right out the way the photo in the 
> manual shows.  I've run into another inconsistency or two in the manual so 
> I'm wondering if something is just missing.  Some step, screw, etc. that's 
> not jumping out at me when I look at the carb, or maybe I need to quit being 
> a weenie and pull it out.  I just hate to force it until I know for sure 
> there isn't something else I'm supposed to do.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks again all.  You guys are awesome.
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] new rider

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Where in Philly do you live Tony I live in fort washington. I have a 1991/1992 
750 NH and a Ducati 900 SS CR

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> i just want to say hi to everybody. i recently bought a 1999
> nighthawk 750.i'm currenty getting it legal and plan to ride as soon
> as possible. i dont care how cold it is in philly!!
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Battery recommendations

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What is the Washer Mod?

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On Jan 16, 2012, at 5:20 PM, Ryan Bray  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  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  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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[Nighthawk Lovers] Stable

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Put stable in your tank and run the bike for a bit. Then it's ok. You can also 
put heat in your tank to cut down on condensation.

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[Nighthawk Lovers] Cylinder

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What Honda dealer cracked your cylinder?

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[Nighthawk Lovers] Mountain Bikeing

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I have plenty scars also bro.

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[Nighthawk Lovers] Funny

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I ride both but not as often as I should. When it comes to two wheels it's all 
good!

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[Nighthawk Lovers] MC cover

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Nelson Riggs makes good stuff.

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[Nighthawk Lovers] Ducati

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Ride a Ducati then ride any other eve twin. I had a 2000 X1Lightening and I 
hated it so much I took Harley to court and gave it back to them.

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[Nighthawk Lovers] NH

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See ever since I traded my 99 cbr1100XX for the Ducati I needed a turn key and 
go bike to load and go to my M/C rallies and events. The Nighthawk is just that 
bike. It has good pick up and very reliable

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[Nighthawk Lovers] BMW

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I ha 2 of them and you only have to change the oil in the case and the rear 
final drive. The clutch is a dry clutch. There isn't any sump for that. 

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