[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Saddle Sore 1000 on my Nighthawk 750

Surfswab, Thank you for your service to our country! To answer your questions about the ride, my gear was relatively simple- I used a Cortech mini-tank bag with magnetic attachments, a Cortech seat bag, and a small 6pack style cooler on the luggage rack. Inside the seat bag I carried a spare head

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: patches anyone for the group

It is not necessary. Thought it would be good to have. Wayne On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 6:04 PM, Don Simpson wrote: > Is "Lovers " really needed?? > > DON SIMPSON > 93' 750 NIGHTHAWK > West Central IN > > > > >> From: graha...@ptd.net >> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: patches anyone for the group

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Wheelie (sort of)!

Here's a picture of my 650 with the front forks on a Kitty-Condo [image: new tires] http://munz.kicks-ass.net/nighthawk/?attachment_id=209 -Kyle On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 10:10 PM, surfswab wrote: > > Good ideas both.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Wheelie (sort of)!

Good ideas both. Although my boss would probly have something to say about a hook in his concrete. Might be able to rig something with a ratchet strap and couple buckets of oil-dri, saddle bag.style. This is a truck yard where I work so there's always some of that around. Thanx --~--~---

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: nighthawk patch

I like just 'Rider' in place of Stealth Driver. Keep as much low profile in the wording as possible. Let the bike and the graphics do the talking - it arouses more curiosity (and envy). On Jul 1, 2009, at 9:27 PM, jaybird...@aol.com wrote: > On my jacket, I have a military patch worn by pil

[Nighthawk Lovers] Nate's Patch Design

http://innate-design.com/projects/nighthawk/patch.html Love it!? Love it! Make it and I'll buy it. Jay S 92 NH750 South Florida --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how bout this for a start for a patch

Should be 82-86, I think On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 2:55 PM, Aldo wrote: > Beautiful! Sold! > > > -- > > *From:* nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto: > nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Nathaniel Reed > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:46 PM > *T

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: patches anyone for the group

Is "Lovers " really needed?? DON SIMPSON 93' 750 NIGHTHAWK West Central IN > From: graha...@ptd.net > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: patches anyone for the group > Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:37:40 -0400 > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > > > I like it the way it is - more of a sub

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Decals Nighthawk 550

cbdecals.com is where I purchased ghe decals that I put on my helmet. They look great. On 7/1/09, Paul wrote: > A note below from one of our members that came to me personally by mistake. > > Paul > > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Skywalker > > > I own a black 1983 nighth

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: patches anyone for the group

I like it the way it is - more of a subtle 'not everyone can belong' message (you have to own one) On Jul 1, 2009, at 7:06 PM, wayne crull wrote: > > Looks good. Can you add Lovers in there? > > Wayne > > > On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 2:40 PM, in8design design.com> wrote: >> >> OK so apparently no

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how bout this for a start for a patch

Looks Good To Me!! DON SIMPSON 93' 750 NIGHTHAWK West Central IN From: graha...@ptd.net Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how bout this for a start for a patch Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:55:50 -0400 To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Got it Nate On Jul 1, 2009, at 5:45 PM, Nathaniel Reed

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: patches anyone for the group

Looks good. Can you add Lovers in there? Wayne On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 2:40 PM, in8design wrote: > > OK so apparently no one could see the drawing, It showed up on my view > of the thread, I think maybe the attached file name wasn't liked. So > instead I have uploaded the patch/t-shirt design t

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Arrghh...I am SO FRUSTRATED...

I'm not a GMC guy per se, but that kind of performance sounds *very*sub-par. Have you taken it to a mechanic and had it checked out? Paul On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 2:59 PM, NghthwkLvr (NL) wrote: > > this is actually off-topic...but i've got to get it off my chest, and > see if anyone can give me

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how bout this for a start for a patch

Nice. Dennis G. - Seattle -Original Message- From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nathaniel Reed Sent: 01 July, 2009 14:46 To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] how bout this for a start for a patch

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Arrghh...I am SO FRUSTRATED...

I do use 91 only from Mobil or 76 too. may make a little difference. The fuel at some other stations in my area particularly Arco is terrible. _ From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Aldo Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:11 PM

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Saddle Sore 1000 on my Nighthawk 750

well it's like i said, get your BADGE slap it on your brag vest/ jacket, stick your chin out and say "I'M TOUGH". you earned it honestly so you can brag about it, that's alright. Butt can you imagine doing one of the Great Lakes Iron Butts. Traveling around one or several or all--I think they ha

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Arrghh...I am SO FRUSTRATED...

All I did was put an K&N intake and flowmaster exhaust. increased my mpg a bit. I want to install a hydrogen boost system to further increase my mpg but the truck came with a great warranty and has been great so I am trying to leave it alone. for somebody like me it is really difficult not to tinke

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Arrghh...I am SO FRUSTRATED...

My son has the same truck, same year but it has plenty of get up and go. Of course he's always trying to get up and go faster. He gets about 15 mpg. My Tacoma is about as fast and as Aldo said Hey Aldo, how come you get 22 - all I get is 20 and less on the highway at 70 mpg. Graham

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: patches anyone for the group

Love it... great job... Javier/. On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 5:40 PM, in8design wrote: > > OK so apparently no one could see the drawing, It showed up on my view > of the thread, I think maybe the attached file name wasn't liked. So > instead I have uploaded the patch/t-shirt design to my server. > >

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how bout this for a start for a patch

Got it Nate On Jul 1, 2009, at 5:45 PM, Nathaniel Reed wrote: > Ok so it seems no one could see the design, I have changed the file > name and reattached it to this thread, but I have also uploaded it > to my server at the below location. > > http://innate-design.com/projects/nighthawk/patch.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how bout this for a start for a patch

Beautiful! Sold! _ From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nathaniel Reed Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:46 PM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] how bout this for a start for a patch Ok so it

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Arrghh...I am SO FRUSTRATED...

There is plenty you can do to make your truck faster but none of it is worth the $$ .The Silverado weighs more and has shorter gears.. It is slower but can haul more. Get a Toyota! My Pre-Runner is a rocket and gets around 22mpg out of a 250hp 4.0L V6 :-) _ From: nighthawk_lovers@goo

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: patches anyone for the group

OK so apparently no one could see the drawing, It showed up on my view of the thread, I think maybe the attached file name wasn't liked. So instead I have uploaded the patch/t-shirt design to my server. http://innate-design.com/projects/nighthawk/patch.html Let me know that you can view it this

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Wheelie (sort of)!

Stick a eye hook in your concrete and use a tie down and ratchet the back end downwhen it's on the main stand. Then it will always be there and will take seconds to get your front wheel up any time. Graham On Jul 1, 2009, at 3:59 PM, surfswab wrote: > > Has anyone worked out a homegrown way

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Decals Nighthawk 550

Try CBdecals.com On Jul 1, 2009, at 4:05 PM, Paul wrote: > A note below from one of our members that came to me personally by > mistake. > > Paul > > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Skywalker > > > I own a black 1983 nighthawk 550sc and would like to find the decals > t

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how bout this for a start for a patch

Nope here too On Jul 1, 2009, at 3:44 PM, Paul wrote: > Nope! > > > > On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 12:52 PM, Nathaniel Reed design.com> wrote: > Alright, I hope this makes it up to the correct thread. > > Here is the patch design I worked up. This is the Nighthawk logo > font from the 650 with some

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Arrghh...I am SO FRUSTRATED...

Release the parking brake? -Kyle On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 3:59 PM, NghthwkLvr (NL) wrote: > > this is actually off-topic...but i've got to get it off my chest, and > see if anyone can give me any suggestions... > > My first vehicle, that i paid for and owned outright is a 1991 GMC > Sonoma-S15 Pi

[Nighthawk Lovers] Arrghh...I am SO FRUSTRATED...

this is actually off-topic...but i've got to get it off my chest, and see if anyone can give me any suggestions... My first vehicle, that i paid for and owned outright is a 1991 GMC Sonoma-S15 Pickup truck...SLE model...with a 4.3 L engine! My second vehicle is of course my beloved 1984 Hond

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Wheelie (sort of)!

Why don't you increase the weight of the back of the bike? just take a couple of sand bags and put them as saddle bags and might just do it. J. On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 3:59 PM, surfswab wrote: > > Has anyone worked out a homegrown way to keep the front wheel of a > bike in the air when wheel's of

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how bout this for a start for a patch

Didn't work and I can't wait to see it. Wayne On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 11:52 AM, Nathaniel Reed wrote: > Alright, I hope this makes it up to the correct thread. > > Here is the patch design I worked up. This is the Nighthawk logo font from > the 650 with some revisions taken the script logo with

[Nighthawk Lovers] Wheelie (sort of)!

Has anyone worked out a homegrown way to keep the front wheel of a bike in the air when wheel's off for service? I have a 95 NH 750 with a centerstand. Weight is pivoted toward the front, so when the centerstand is down, it raises the back wheel off the ground a couple inches. I'm looking for a

[Nighthawk Lovers] Decals Nighthawk 550

A note below from one of our members that came to me personally by mistake. Paul -- Forwarded message -- From: Skywalker I own a black 1983 nighthawk 550sc and would like to find the decals that go on both sides of the gas tank. Does anyone know where I might find them? I bou

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: patches anyone for the group

Can't see it. _ From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nathaniel Reed Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 12:16 PM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] patches anyone for the group I figured I would re

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how bout this for a start for a patch

I can't see the figure J. On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 2:52 PM, Nathaniel Reed wrote: > Alright, I hope this makes it up to the correct thread. > > Here is the patch design I worked up. This is the Nighthawk logo font from > the 650 with some revisions taken the script logo with a slightly differe

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how bout this for a start for a patch

Nope! On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 12:52 PM, Nathaniel Reed wrote: > Alright, I hope this makes it up to the correct thread. > > Here is the patch design I worked up. This is the Nighthawk logo font from > the 650 with some revisions taken the script logo with a slightly different > tracking. I thi

[Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawks in the general Boise, ID area

http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1244720889.html (650) http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1244579998.html (250 - Guy says they're "rare.") [?] http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1243260865.html (550 - trade only) http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1242366220.html (700S) --~--~-~--~~--

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: patches anyone for the group

Me too. I tried downloading it first and it said "Invalid image." Paul On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 1:24 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > > Couldn't open it Nate, pop up said it may be corrupted?? > Graham > > On Jul 1, 2009, at 3:15 PM, Nathaniel Reed wrote: > > > > > > > > --~--~-~--~~--

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: patches anyone for the group

Couldn't open it Nate, pop up said it may be corrupted?? Graham On Jul 1, 2009, at 3:15 PM, Nathaniel Reed wrote: > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post t

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Sounds like a personal notary is wiling to be more flexible

I live just outside of Philly. I purchased a bike for my wife this spring and had the owner just sign the back of the title. When I went to AAA to have the bike titled and registered in my name they refused since the previous owner's signature wasn't notarized. I had to find a lenient, acquaintanc

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: patches anyone for the group

Hey Sean, We don't have anyone on the map from Hawaii yet - you could be the first Nighthawker out there! http://www.hondanighthawks.net/map.html Dennis G, - Seattle - '85 & '86 CB700SC -Original Message- From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.co

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: patches anyone for the group

I'm in for a couple. Sean 96 750 NightHawk & 82 650 NightHawk Honolulu Hi On Jun 27, 7:53 pm, steven click wrote: > If anyone read my post earlier on patches an tee's how would the group like a > nighthawk lovers patch their only a buck 25 if fifty are ordered design ideas > anyone? --~--~---

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 11 inch shocks

I do recommend some progressive fork springs for your bike but they can be a little tricky to install. I remember I had to fabricate a tool to aid me in the process. Not a good beginner project. take it to a shop. _ From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lov...@googl

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 11 inch shocks

I liked HRM's advice on just wearing platform boots to ride in. -Kyle On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 9:28 AM, Kyle K.K. wrote: > When you mess with the geometry, bad things can happen. here's a link to > explain cycle geometry > http://sportbike.natkd.com/motorcycle_geometry_101.htm > >

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 11 inch shocks

Welcome. On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 11:22 AM, Angela Kennedy wrote: > thank you. good info! > > > On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 10:28 AM, Kyle K.K. wrote: > >> When you mess with the geometry, bad things can happen. here's a link to >> explain cycle geometry >> http://sportbike.natkd.com/motorcycle_geomet

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 11 inch shocks

thank you. good info! On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 10:28 AM, Kyle K.K. wrote: > When you mess with the geometry, bad things can happen. here's a link to > explain cycle geometry > http://sportbike.natkd.com/motorcycle_geometry_101.htm > > Person

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how bout this for a start for a patch

Did you drew it by hand? or in the computer? if it is option 1, then all you need is a scanner. Get the picture of it and attached it to the e-mail. Javier. On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 11:13 AM, in8design wrote: > > I drew up a patch design combining the logo from the 650 Nighthawk and > the Script s

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how bout this for a start for a patch

I drew up a patch design combining the logo from the 650 Nighthawk and the Script style Nighthawk logo and used the Honda Wings to create a hawk for the design but I can't figure out how to post it to this thread. Can anyone give me any advice? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 11 inch shocks

When you mess with the geometry, bad things can happen. here's a link to explain cycle geometry http://sportbike.natkd.com/motorcycle_geometry_101.htm Personally, I wouldn't lower one end and not the other. But it's just shocks. If you want t

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 11 inch shocks

okay, I'll check around though to see if there is such a kit. thanks. Chances are i may end up leaving it just like it is and just deal with it. ya' know? just too much trouble to begin with. On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 10:12 AM, Kyle K.K. wrote: > It's not. And I honestly don't know. My brother did

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 11 inch shocks

also why would 2-3 inchs make a big difference? I mean, you say the geometric angle of the bike should be kept as close to stock as possible but , why? will it not ride/handle right? will I fall off as soon as I try to turn the corner? what's the worse that could happen? just curious cuz I jus don

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 11 inch shocks

It's not. And I honestly don't know. My brother did it on his cycle and there was a kit he purchased that made the use of smaller spacers and a different spring. Not sure if there's a kit like that for your bike. -Kyle KK On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 9:01 AM, Angela Kennedy wrote: > how is the front l

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 11 inch shocks

how is the front lowered? it doesn't seem as simple as the rear. On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 6:22 AM, Kyle K.K. wrote: > The only problem with dropping the bike that much (other than the low > ground clearance) would be that you'd want to lower the suspension up front > as well. The geometry of the b

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 11 inch shocks

The only problem with dropping the bike that much (other than the low ground clearance) would be that you'd want to lower the suspension up front as well. The geometry of the bike should be kept as close to stock as possible. By geometry, I mean the different angles (rake, trail, etc) and how they

[Nighthawk Lovers] 11 inch shocks

Hey folks, I found some 11 inch universal shocks on ebay and thought they would be ideal for my bike. I currently have the 13 inch stocks with lowering blocks now but, I thought that the 11" shocks with the lowering blocks would put me right where I'd like to be. In flat foot territory. [?] But w