Wow. And in kit form, too. Who'da thunk it?
I was thinkin' I'd hafta get way exotic to get the job done.
Thanks.
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Good question indeed.
I use a combination, out of a matter of habit, mostly because my '95,
with it's rear drum/front disc setup is the newest bike I've ever
owned.
Back in the day of all drums, bike and car, downshifting with steady
front/rear brake application was the only way to haul it down
Thanks but they don't carry a seat cover for that one.
Jeff Rumer
(Magilla)
--- On Fri, 10/9/09, 01-ZR2 wrote:
From: 01-ZR2
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1982 450 Hawk
To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!"
Date: Friday, October 9, 2009, 12:59 AM
Jeff, If you want to Recover it try Saddl
I'm NOT an experienced driver, so take this advice for what it is worth:
I use both brakes AND downshift all the time. Downshifting not only help
the brakes by adding stopping power, but it also warranties that you are
always at the right gear and that you don't loose traction. However there
are
I am convinced that I am still alive because I have asked the "what if?"
question a lot. I wise good friend of mine always told me there are two
types of driving philosophies on the road: you can either drive aggressively
or defensively. The former get you there quickly, the later get you there.
Wh
I replaced the steering head bearings in my 84 650 with tapered ones.
I think that all you can get now. I bought mine from my local parts
dealer for about $50 for the complete kit.
On Oct 8, 7:56 pm, surfswab wrote:
> I'll be replacing damaged front forks and a triple tree assembly on my
> 95 N
Hm. well I went at it again without the hair dryer as I was a bit
concerned about fire (too much gasoline kicking around)
They came off, and now I am seeing my slow jet is chipped slightly.
Argh...
On Oct 8, 11:00 pm, "Creative Residential Designs"
wrote:
> It helps if you can warm them up a b
The riding class taught to always use both brakes out of habit. That way if
you do get in an emergency you're already trained to hit both naturally.
-Kyle
On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 5:40 AM, Javier Garcia wrote:
> I'm NOT an experienced driver, so take this advice for what it is worth:
>
> I use
I had that same question a while back. If you're talking about the same bit
that I was I believe it's just a vent to allow the backside of the
diaphragms to breath. Blocking it would hold the diaphragms in their current
state and not allow the carbs to react.
-Kyle
-Sent from Ingleside, TX, United
It also helps to loosing the 2 nuts under the seat holding the airbox in
place and slide it back if you can.
-Kyle
-Sent from Ingleside, TX, United States
On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 8:08 AM, JP wrote:
>
> Hm. well I went at it again without the hair dryer as I was a bit
> concerned about fire (too
Dennis,
That was a great comment! Thanks. Having laid a bike down when the rear
wheel locked in first gear, I can attest to the value of experience. When
it happens, it's something you'll only do once. Thanks again.
Dennis
On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 1:09 AM, Dennis Hammerl wrote:
> It's a ver
It is a matter of defensive driving, anticipation being a part thereof. One
night, when I had first begun to ride again with my 250, this intersection I
was approaching was busier than usual. As I was approaching, a driver ran a
stop sign at the intersection. The road I was on, had a railroa
I read the below after writing my experience in the previous post...
Yes, road conditions have to be right to use the combination as I did. I could
hear the rear wheel squealing, because I was mashing down hard on the front,
using more engine on the back than brake pedal.
Had the road been wet,
The brake light comes on when you hit either brake...
If not, something is wrong with the front.
Stanley
From: Javier Garcia
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
Sent: Fri, October 9, 2009 5:40:03 AM
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how to brake?
I'm NOT an e
"...when you are only downshifting your brake light doesn't come on..."
On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 11:14 AM, stanley/ Randolph wrote:
> The brake light comes on when you hit *either* brake...
> If not, something is wrong with the front.
> *Stanley*
>
>
> --
> *From:* Ja
Tapered bearings can handle a heavier load, for the size, but have more
friction. I wouldn't change, myself. Motorcycles are not that much of a
load. Just use quality lubricant when cleaning and re-packing the bearings.
From: surfswab
To: Nighthawk Mot
Brake pads are less expensive than rebuilding an engine or replacing the
clutch. I would save downshifting for emergency stopping, where you aren't
sure you can apply the proper amount of force to the rear brakes and still have
the wheel turning. In the emeregency case I related earlier, I cou
True; but then, you shouldn't be downshifting just to brake. That's what the
brakes are for. As I said previously, only in an emergency, not as a matter of
standard braking procedure. It does put more wear and tear on the engine and
clutch and they are more expensive and require more down tim
UUUGGG!
- Original Message -
From: stanley/ Randolph
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 10:18 AM
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how to brake?
True; but then, you shouldn't be downshifting just to brake. That's what the
brakes are for
As I said, I do use downshift ing as a standard procedure plus both brakes.
I do believe it is the best way to stop the bike (or car). If it is
incorrect I would like to know why, but I don't think that the fact that
repairing the clutch is more expensive than reparing the brakes is a good
argument
FWIW, in car racing (don't know about bike, but I assume it's the same), you
never use the engine to slow you down. The only reason for downshifting is
to be in the proper gear when you apex a turn. Granted, I tend to use
compression braking while driving around town, but not all that much
anymor
First, I agree that if you are only down shifting to slow down, then you are
putting a bit of extra wear on the clutch and you are slowing down without
showing a brake light which has some danger to it.
I also agree that the best way to brake is to use the front and back brakes
together. Though
Javier,
Yes, unless you are a race car driver in a race, using the engine to brake is
not good. If you need to do all of that to stop, then, in my opinion, you are
having to stop too abruptly; and yes, in that case you definitely need to warn
the machine behind you with a brakelight.
Race car
Perhaps it is not a procedure that should be recommended. Like I said, I do
not use the engine to brake any more, and I usually anticipate and coast a
lot. Saves gas. I avoid hard braking.
As for using the engine and downshifting, if you can balance front and back
brakes, great; since I wa
Oh, Mamma, u so cute!!!
Stanley
From: Creative Residential Designs
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
Sent: Fri, October 9, 2009 1:19:51 PM
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how to brake?
UUUGGG!
- Original Message -
>From: stanley/ Randolph
nothing wrong with being safe
On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 3:40 AM, Javier Garcia wrote:
> I'm NOT an experienced driver, so take this advice for what it is worth:
>
> I use both brakes AND downshift all the time. Downshifting not only help
> the brakes by adding stopping power, but it also warrantie
Yes, you are right. In going up and down the mountains - not hills, mountains
- one must use a lower gear going up because of the steep incline, and a lower
gear going down to keep from going way too fast; and, to keep from riding the
brakes and until they fade and - nothing.
And U ain't rea
I just picked up this bike for Bob. He has an '83 45 Magna and a parts bike so
the tranny problem won't be hard to do. It's a beauty! Hotrodmamma
- Original Message -
From: finderskeep...@qwest.net
To: finderskeep...@qwest.net
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 2:02 PM
Subject: 1983 Honda
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On Oct 9, 2009, at 8:29 PM, Creative Residential Designs wrote:
> I just picked up this bike for Bob. He has an '83 45 Magna and a
> parts bike so the tranny problem won't be hard to do. It's a
> beauty! Hotrodmamma
>
> - Original Message -
> From: finderskeep...@qwest
Well poop! I'll send you some picts tomorrow. It was restored by a father-son
team. New black paint, decals and seat. The tranny went and the kid sold it for
college money. Came with a Clymer and a box of parts. The tranny sounded like
someone left a wrench in it when it was in neutral...LOL!
I like a lot of space too, but I tend to close up quite a bit entering an area
with cross streets. My take on car drivers is they don't "see" a bike. Coming
out of a side street, they wait for the car to go past and then pull out
not good. When I'm close (not too) I pass by before the dufus
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