[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: A Honda Nighthawk right under my nose!

2010-04-03 Thread sfox618
Paul, Are you in Bend? My brother Steve is in Bend, the Young Life director for I think Eastern Oregon. Been on YL staff for 30 years - that's where my 1982 650 spends the summers. It's currently at OSU with my nephew. If you're in Bend I'll have him bring my old 650 by. Sean On Apr 3, 1:23 

[Nighthawk Lovers] CB550 seat pan

2010-04-03 Thread pa_sk8r
tHAT'S WHAT i'M GONNA  DO   SINGLE - SEAT CARGO RACKApr 3, 2010 07:49:11 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:The other option would be to cut and shape one yourself. It's not hard.From: "pa_s...@verizon.net" To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.comSent: Sat, April 3, 2010 2:24:43 PMSu

[Nighthawk Lovers] Tolls

2010-04-03 Thread pa_sk8r
I went to a 50-cent on ramp & had to bust a $5.  I think I still have QuARTER'S IN mY jACKET-POCKETApr 3, 2010 11:45:38 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:I personally like to take my time...especially at the toll bridgessouth of Omaha...do the whole stand up, take the glove off, dig into

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: A Honda Nighthawk right under my nose!

2010-04-03 Thread pa_sk8r
HELL YEAH Bro   SCORE!Apr 3, 2010 11:33:37 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:Does anyone have stats on how many of each type of nighthawk weremade? I found mine by chance... a guy had listed old honda $500 oncraigslist, i did a quick kelly blue book...it ran and was in decentshape..

[Nighthawk Lovers] Wow! There are 800 of us!!

2010-04-03 Thread pa_sk8r
I'd love an easy-pass,    I do 95, De rt-1,   Apr 3, 2010 11:38:59 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:Ez pass or change pouch attached to the tank and thin gloves -Original Message-Date: Saturday, April 03, 2010 11:53:01 pmTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.comFrom: pa_s...@verizon

[Nighthawk Lovers] Tolls

2010-04-03 Thread pa_sk8r
I keep My Cash in My shoulder pocket, take off the gloves.  Toll worker's are nice people (can't beat that job)Apr 3, 2010 11:45:38 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:I personally like to take my time...especially at the toll bridgessouth of Omaha...do the whole stand up, take the glove o

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 750 Nighthawk main stand

2010-04-03 Thread Dennis Hammerl
An old fellow gave me this trick for springs; flex them to open a gap between coils and insert a penny. Repeat till it's the right size. Hook on and pull the pennies out with pliers. Beats stitches. Springs are dangerous. From: the Bargers To: nighthawk_love

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Wow! There are 800 of us!!

2010-04-03 Thread Dale
I personally like to take my time...especially at the toll bridges south of Omaha...do the whole stand up, take the glove off, dig into one pocket, realize the money is in the other one...then give the I'm sorry wave to the guy behind you, take off the other glove after trying to reach into your ri

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wow! There are 800 of us!!

2010-04-03 Thread Kim Paddock
I think I was about number 130. From: "pa_s...@verizon.net" To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, April 3, 2010 9:32:10 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wow! There are 800 of us!! YES!!! Apr 3, 2010 06:46:43 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wow! There are 800 of us!!

2010-04-03 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
Ez pass or change pouch attached to the tank and thin gloves -Original Message- Date: Saturday, April 03, 2010 11:53:01 pm To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: pa_s...@verizon.net Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wow! There are 800 of us!! Is there an easy way to go through toll-booths

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] sprocket

2010-04-03 Thread Kim Paddock
Did you actually measure it and your old one to be sure? From: Greg Holuban To: nighthawk_lovers Sent: Sat, April 3, 2010 8:52:40 PM Subject: RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] sprocket The stock one looks different because it has a guard on it. You should be fine.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: A Honda Nighthawk right under my nose!

2010-04-03 Thread Dale
Does anyone have stats on how many of each type of nighthawk were made? I found mine by chance... a guy had listed old honda $500 on craigslist, i did a quick kelly blue book...it ran and was in decent shape...i saw the title, and verified $500...(i.e. gave him a chance to ask for more...) and the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Wow! There are 800 of us!!

2010-04-03 Thread pa_sk8r
Is there an easy way to go through toll-booths w/o taking off the gloves & digging in the pocket's?Apr 3, 2010 10:48:07 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:YES!!!Apr 3, 2010 06:46:43 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:We are officially 800 members of Nighthawk Lovers!! Sweet!Ride

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Anyone have an 1983 CB550SC tool compartment door?

2010-04-03 Thread IcarusD
I just checked my dealers website parts listing; you aught to be able to get one at a dealer for $20 ish. On Mar 19, 1:26 pm, Zaxeiler wrote: > Does anyone have one of these that they'd like to donate to the cause > of fixing up an old NH?  I've been looking around, and one that will > fit my bik

[Nighthawk Lovers] Wow! There are 800 of us!!

2010-04-03 Thread pa_sk8r
YES!!! Apr 3, 2010 06:46:43 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote: We are officially 800 members of Nighthawk Lovers!! Sweet! Ride safe everyone! Paul -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this gro

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 750 Nighthawk main stand

2010-04-03 Thread the Bargers
Working with that spring can be a real biacch!!! Here's what you do... find yourself some really strong nylon twine and make a loop in it that will cover the distance (and then some) of where the spring originally sits once connected to the centerstand and where you need to stretch it to mount i

Re: RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] 750 Nighthawk main stand

2010-04-03 Thread pa_sk8r
I'm 230 on my 550 & put My feet on the back-pegs to cruise across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/B-more Beltway.  Got burnt black boot rubber on the pipes.They have expansion-joints on a bridge,  it was cold & they were contracted & almost bounced Me offApr 3, 2010 09:56:13 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googleg

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] 750 Nighthawk main stand

2010-04-03 Thread Greg Holuban
When I replaced my exhaust for an aftermarket one, I had to get a little creative. I think it hooked up to the factory exhaust. Not sure though. From: sch...@aol.com Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 21:43:23 -0400 Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] 750 Nighthawk main stand To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] sprocket

2010-04-03 Thread Greg Holuban
The stock one looks different because it has a guard on it. You should be fine. Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 17:51:40 -0700 From: hawkgen...@yahoo.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] sprocket To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com ok everyone heres my dilema wow i ordered a 38 tooth rear sprocket for

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] A Honda Nighthawk right under my nose!

2010-04-03 Thread Kim Paddock
We are a small but elite group...I don't come across too many Nighthawks even with all of the riding I do in this valley Paul. From: Paul To: Nighthawk Lovers Sent: Sat, April 3, 2010 5:23:25 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] A Honda Nighthawk right under my nos

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] CB550 seat pan

2010-04-03 Thread Kim Paddock
The other option would be to cut and shape one yourself. It's not hard. From: "pa_s...@verizon.net" To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, April 3, 2010 2:24:43 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] CB550 seat pan I was considering getting a seat pan to ma

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wow! There are 800 of us!!

2010-04-03 Thread wayne . crull
Cool! My all your riding by rightside up. Wayne 83 CB650SC On Apr 3, 2010, at 4:46 PM, Paul wrote: We are officially 800 members of Nighthawk Lovers!! Sweet! Ride safe everyone! Paul -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle L

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wow! There are 800 of us!!

2010-04-03 Thread DICK MACINNES
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RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wow! There are 800 of us!!

2010-04-03 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
So its ok to not talk about bikes and tell stories if its you??? I happen to agree that some threads get taken to far from nuts and bolts but when it does just dont read them... As someone who dosent have many friends i feel conected to the major players in this fourm and will be sad if there wi

[Nighthawk Lovers] Wow! There are 800 of us!!

2010-04-03 Thread Paul
*We are officially 800 members of Nighthawk Lovers!! Sweet! Ride safe everyone! Paul * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Off Topic Posts

2010-04-03 Thread DICK MACINNES
I think I offered this service some time ago S I'm an moderator on a much larger forum. It's about time and sorely needed. I'm about to quit this group for the religious, etc stuff that has no place here.. Please let me know if I can help Thanks, Paul Dick MacInnesNorco, CA -- You recei

[Nighthawk Lovers] A Honda Nighthawk right under my nose!

2010-04-03 Thread Paul
*Most of you here know that I pastor a church in eastern Oregon, and a few weeks ago I was getting ready to leave the church when I went outside and saw a gorgeous red Nighthawk 750 sitting in our parking lot. I had seen it once before but when I inquired about it to some of the riders in our fello

[Nighthawk Lovers] Off Topic Posts

2010-04-03 Thread Paul
*Hey Gang, The off-topic posts have to stop. And if someone posts something off topic PLEASE don't respond to it. Just let the Moderators handle it. At this time we're placing those who start off-topic threads on moderated status (meaning their future posts will require the approval of the Moderat

[Nighthawk Lovers] CB550 seat pan

2010-04-03 Thread pa_sk8r
I was considering getting a seat pan to make a custom seat.  I'd like something thick in the front & thin in the back.  I don't carry passengers & thought it would give me more room for cargo.There was a pan on e-bay for  $19.99  +  $18.70 s/h    item# 350282085455   They claim it fits 550/650/750

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 750 Nighthawk main stand

2010-04-03 Thread mhillard
I just uploaded a file titled Center_Stand_installation-03-750.jpg to the group 'Files' area. This is a scanned image of the one-page instructions Honda shipped with the new Center Stand I bought for my '03 750 a few years back. They're not the most thorough instructions I've ever read, but bette

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Bounce and Squeal

2010-04-03 Thread the Bargers
Thanks Kim. I'll experiment around a little and see. I am about 170 and I've pushed it hard a few times through some twisties and it's done ok both front and rear wise. The Pirelli's, though squeaky on some of these residential road bumps, have gripped quite well at higher speeds on smoother,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 Honda Nighthawk 750SC Sissy Bar/back rest

2010-04-03 Thread Kim Paddock
Yeah...and if you speed up and slow down quick enough it can get exiting for ya too...P.S..the sissy bar that I want to design will require no modification of your current bike. HotrodMamma. From: Dale To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Sent: Fri, April 2, 2010

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Bounce and Squeal

2010-04-03 Thread Kim Paddock
Dennis is right. Always listen to Dennis. The problem with the rear shocks is substantially reduced in both wear out and hardness on the rider according to the weight of the rider however. When these bikes were produced people were, well, smaller. I'm not that big so the rear shock problem is no

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Bounce and Squeal

2010-04-03 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
I feel the same way with my 250, but i cant ride all day, its just a little to small for me at 6'2" and 260 poinds... -Original Message- Date: Saturday, April 03, 2010 12:18:03 am To: From: "the Bargers" Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Bounce and Squeal Thanks Kim Dennis seems to f

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1986 Nighthawk 450 not 750

2010-04-03 Thread Dennis Hammerl
A summary; it has not ever run properly for you, it has a history of a long lay-up, and, no, your husband isn't really qualified to muck about in the carbs. That's a start. Want to go on ? This will take time. I can take you through a step by step process. Do you have a digital camera ? Good to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1986 Nighthawk 450 not 750

2010-04-03 Thread Judith Icasiano
We really don't know the history on this bike.  Only that it sat for two years before we bought it.  It wasn't running when we got it.  That was why we took to dealership originally.  Once they did a few things like clean carb, replace filters, check fuel line, fluids etc. it was still running b