[Nighthawk Lovers] Electrical

OK, here is a good one. The last couple of times I have gone for a ride the battery has appeared to have drained. Here is an example of the ride. Lots of twisties, so in the range of 6-8k rpms and lots of 2nd and 3rd gear. The ride has been roughly an hour from departure to return. Once I get

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle

OOPS, it looks like I accidently pushed the looney toon button. What I meant was, the car weighs 1200 lbs. The steering box weighs 6 lbs according to UPS. Dennis, it is a 400, the good news is, it rarely sees 4000 rpm. It's one of those poser cars, my buddy puts it around the neighborhood and

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: NOISE cont.

For a source I've used davidsilverspares.uk  a Brit firm with the best selection of parts. You really want to "improve the breed" ??? How good are you ? If you have access to the right tools and have the skill, I'll take you on a trip that results in a much improved breed. You're at just the ri

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New to nighthawks and was hoping for more then a few pointers

the bike has been sitting about a year and has not run, as far as ignition if you mean does the bike turn on no, the starter is spinning and it seems like its trying to turn on, it does have an ignition i had to get a new key cut for it last week. i haven't gotten into the tank yet the guy that ga

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Specs

Yes, Thank you. I am asking because a tech told me he's seen too many forks bent from over tightening. - Original Message - From: Brian & Christy Murphy To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, Apr

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: NOISE cont.

I've just uploaded an excerpt from the parts fiche detailing the oil chamber cap. The pic is titled "oil_chamber_plate.jpg". I appreciate any help I can get in locating this part. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: NOISE cont.

Dennis, No, no surprises here. Cold running isn't really a big problem. More like an annoyance. Just trying to improve the breed a bit while fixing the much bigger issue with the hydraulic adjuster/tapping noise. I enjoy wrenching and thought since I've got the thing torn down this much might as

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle

I think he probably just carries a 1200 pound concrete counter weight in one saddle bag for these loads Jay makes On Apr 30, 2009, at 7:40 AM, Kyle Munz wrote: > That was my question. What brand of saddlebags lets you carry > 1200lbs and 400cui??? ;) > > -Kyle > > > On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle

That was my question. What brand of saddlebags lets you carry 1200lbs and 400cui??? ;) -Kyle On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 3:54 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: > > Man, that's a lot of weight to be carrying around in one saddle bag. > Did you counter balance it with anything in the other saddle bag? > > On

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle

Man, that's a lot of weight to be carrying around in one saddle bag. Did you counter balance it with anything in the other saddle bag? On Apr 30, 2009, at 12:40 AM, crosscountryhawker wrote: > > > > Thanks Dennis, The Corvair box is actually for a T-Bucket Roadster > I'm working on for a fr