Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Video NH Bike Week, and...

2010-07-15 Thread steve js
Finally...a purpose for all those pennies I've been saving! Anthony thanks that's a great tip. Javier...really enjoyed meeting you and I approve of your choice of school and of course MC. It's been a long time since I hung out in Harvard Square. Still plenty of interesting characters there, but wh

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Video NH Bike Week, and...

2010-07-15 Thread Javier Garcia
Steve, thanks a lot for taking the time to come. It was great. It is always interesting to meet face to face to all the guys and girls behind these emails. If anyone comes to the DC area please send me an email. Cheers, Javier. On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 7:51 AM, steve js wrote: > Finally...a pur

[Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2010-07-15 Thread Bassam Khalil
Looking to buy new tires and wasn't sure if I should stay with the same size as the original ones? Anybody have any thoughts on this. Also need a new helmet and wanted to see what everybody recommends. Thanks Again Bassam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Need help with a sick motor for a 1983 CB550SC

2010-07-15 Thread Laran Evans
I've got a thread going on another forum about my sick motor. Looks like some silicone got in the motor and the camshaft is cooked. http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=17119.0 I'd love to get some input from Nighthawk specialists. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are su

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2010-07-15 Thread Bassam Khalil
Thanks for the info. I did like the Michelin tires as well. I will take a look at the helmet. I do like the AGV helmets. What do you think of them? Thanks Bassam From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Stephen D'Auria Sent: Thursda

[Nighthawk Lovers] Fwd: 1985 Honda 650 Nighthawk Sidecover

2010-07-15 Thread hallman
Here we go. rodhall -Original Message- From: Rodger Hallman To: Rodger Hallman Sent: Thu, Jul 15, 2010 1:22 pm Subject: 1985 Honda 650 Nighthawk Sidecover http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/mcy/1829025568.html Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2010-07-15 Thread Greg Holuban
Does the front tire fit with the stock fender? From: jamminje...@hotmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tires Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:41:40 -0700 sportbiketrackgear.com is selling the scorpion exo400 for a fantastic deal with an extra shield. Th

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2010-07-15 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
It is always a personal choice, but i loved my fullface HJC, they are moderatly priced with a great safty rating Tires (and helments, as well as anything else) you will get what u pay for. That being said if your doing more sport riding get sport tires, if your using the bike to commute or f

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Need help with a sick motor for a 1983 CB550SC

2010-07-15 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
Seafoam Couldent hurt, try some in the tank and in the crank case... Then change the oil an repeat yeti -Original Message- Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010 1:41:00 pm To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" From: "Laran Evans" Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Need help with a sick motor for a 19

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2010-07-15 Thread Bassam Khalil
Thanks for the info. Great advice. I did look at the HJC,AGV and Stephen mentioned looking at scorpion exo400. As for the tires it would be more for sports riding any suggestion on tire brands. I have a thumbs up on the Michelin tire. -Original Message- From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroup

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2010-07-15 Thread Allen Thomas
I have the pirelli sport demons on my 1992 750 NH, they have great grip and I push them quite frequently. At the rate of wear so far I expect to get about 8k-10k out of the rear. I got them for about $200 from dennis kirk. I will replace them with the same, I recommendation them, if they make them

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Need help with a sick motor for a 1983 CB550SC

2010-07-15 Thread Allen Thomas
You all really do think that stuff can perform miracles. ;-) Personally I'd cut my losses. On 7/15/10, greenzer...@gmail.com wrote: > Seafoam Couldent hurt, try some in the tank and in the crank case... > Then change the oil an repeat > > yeti > -Original Message- > Date: Thursday, Ju

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Need help with a sick motor for a 1983 CB550SC

2010-07-15 Thread paul annen
it might be snake oil, but the worse that would happen is hes out $8... and right where he was before On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 6:59 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > You all really do think that stuff can perform miracles. ;-) > Personally I'd cut my losses. > > On 7/15/10, greenzer...@gmail.com wrote:

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Need help with a sick motor for a 1983 CB550SC

2010-07-15 Thread Stumpi
That thing will likely need a complete rebuild, or at least a complete tear down and inspection. I agree with your assessment that some idiot used way too much silicone and it got loose in the case and probably blocked off the feed line to that scored cam. Look at the wear on that sucker, it hasn

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Need help with a sick motor for a 1983 CB550SC

2010-07-15 Thread surfswab
And it will probably have to be a parts bike. The 550 is kind of an odd duck in the Nighthawk lineup. Many of the parts have been discontinued, and not many interchange with other model Nighthawks. Not trying to discourage you, but you might want to consider parting out what's left of yours to o

[Nighthawk Lovers] 700S K&N Air Filter

2010-07-15 Thread Frank D
I checked the history and couldn't find any solid answers. My bike is 100% stock..Should I install the K&N filter I bought or keep the stock one in? I cant seem to get sold feedback about the performance. I dont really want to mess with the jetting/fuel intake.Comments? thanks -- You rece

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Need help with a sick motor for a 1983 CB550SC

2010-07-15 Thread Scott McKinley
If you part out, please let us all know. Scott -Original Message- From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of surfswab Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 6:59 PM To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Need help with

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Forwarded Message: My first Nighthawk

2010-07-15 Thread paul annen
all i got out of that was WOW and the current 14/33 gearing was what was on my cb250 stock, but i loved the performance when i changed the rear to a 30. great info, and welcome to the group... glad to see another 250 around here On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 11:07 PM, Paul wrote: > * > **Hey Eve

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Forwarded Message: My first Nighthawk

2010-07-15 Thread Kyle Munz
Chao Tin! Khoẻ không? Welcome to the group and a very clean looking bike you have. -Kyle On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 10:07 PM, Paul wrote: > * > **Hey Everyone!* > * > * > *I received the following email from a fellow in Vietnam who had emailed > me quite some time ago to let me know his dream was

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700S K&N Air Filter

2010-07-15 Thread Kyle Munz
There are some threads on here about the K&N and dixie cup mod. If you get the cone shaped filter you can put a plastic cup (I used a yogurt cup) upside down inside it. This will shape the air a bit speeding it up without restricting the flow. I felt a noticeable performance increase at high RPMs b

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700S K&N Air Filter

2010-07-15 Thread David Cummings
>From what I've read - keep the stock or upgrade to a UNI. The K&N is one of their pod filters with an adapter plate, the UNI is designed for the 700s. I've read the K&N flows much more than stock requiring a re-jet, whereas the UNI is much closer - while being cleanable. It's also cheaper. The

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 700S K&N Air Filter

2010-07-15 Thread Frank D
Thanks David My mechanic gave it to me today, but didn't charge me yet. He is mounting a new pair of sneakers for me on my rims. Hope he will take it back tomorrow mourning. You opened my eyes a bit to keep this baby stock. The Japanese know how to build a bike. If they wanted it to have more

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 700S K&N Air Filter

2010-07-15 Thread Frank D
And thaks Kyle also! Didn't mean to leave you out. On Jul 15, 11:48 pm, David Cummings wrote: > From what I've read - keep the stock or upgrade to a UNI. > > The K&N is one of their pod filters with an adapter plate, the UNI is > designed for the 700s. > > I've read the K&N flows much more t