Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread Chris Besignano
I've had the pleasure of installing both cables a few time with the carbs on. Its not the easiest thing to do but it is very possible. The trick is a pair of LONG needle nose pliers and patience. Force the carbs open to move the position of the key slot for the cable and start fishing. I find that

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
just remember that its a japinese bike, so unless the replacement part is made localy u need to curse at it in japinese... -Original Message- Date: Monday, November 29, 2010 6:29:13 am To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: Chris Besignano chrisbesign...@gmail.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
yes, i used to talk to the 250 In japinese and will sometimes talk to the wing in its native tonge too... Yes, im a dork -Original Message- Date: Monday, November 29, 2010 6:29:13 am To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: Chris Besignano chrisbesign...@gmail.com Subject: Re:

[Nighthawk Lovers] Black Chrome exhaust pipes for 700-S (restoration)

2010-11-29 Thread MOPARJOE
Hello, Anyone know of any places that do BLACK CHROME work, or re-do or Re- (black) chrome exhaust pipes?? I spoke to a place in New York over the summer, and they do it, but want more than what many of these bikes cost to do it ($1800.00). I know of several of my 700-S friends who'd be

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread Kurt Nolte
I only know a little Russian, some German, and English. Will any of these do? -Kurt -- 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 this

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread Kyle Munz
Baka inu! On Monday, November 29, 2010, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: I only know a little Russian, some German, and English. Will any of these do? -Kurt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Black Chrome exhaust pipes for 700-S (restoration)

2010-11-29 Thread Graham Rogers
Joe, I haven't found any place and have given up on it. Graham On Nov 29, 2010, at 10:57 AM, MOPARJOE wrote: Hello, Anyone know of any places that do BLACK CHROME work, or re-do or Re- (black) chrome exhaust pipes?? I spoke to a place in New York over the summer, and they do it, but want

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread Graham Rogers
Took me about three years to learn English. My mother says I was fluent in five years, Graham On Nov 29, 2010, at 11:06 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote: I only know a little Russian, some German, and English. Will any of these do? -Kurt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread Dennis
Graham, Are you telling us people here in New Zealand speak English? smile Dennis G. Christchurch, New Zealand -Original Message- From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Graham Rogers Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 6:56 AM To:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Black Chrome exhaust pipes for 700-S (restoration)

2010-11-29 Thread Javier Garcia
What about powder coating? seems to be much cheaper than that. Javier. On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 10:57 AM, MOPARJOE joe_angelu...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello, Anyone know of any places that do BLACK CHROME work, or re-do or Re- (black) chrome exhaust pipes?? I spoke to a place in New York over

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Black Chrome exhaust pipes for 700-S (restoration)

2010-11-29 Thread Kurt Nolte
Powder coating doesn't typically work for exhausts; the temperature to make the coat melt and smooth is generally around 250-350F. -Kurt On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 1:25 PM, Javier Garcia jajgar...@gmail.com wrote: What about powder coating? seems to be much cheaper than that. Javier. -- You

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Black Chrome exhaust pipes for 700-S (restoration)

2010-11-29 Thread Javier Garcia
I have never done it myself, so I cannot really tell, but I've seen many adds on the web of places showing powder coated exhausts. I assumed they had an especial type for high temps. Javier. On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 1:26 PM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.comwrote: Powder coating doesn't

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread Graham Rogers
I always thought so Dennis ... until recently when I had a hard time understanding my sister, Graham On Nov 29, 2010, at 12:58 PM, Dennis wrote: Graham, Are you telling us people here in New Zealand speak English? smile Dennis G. Christchurch, New Zealand -Original Message- From:

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread Dennis
Just kidding, Graham. After a year here, I hardly hear the accent anymore and I'm saying, 'Huh?' a lot less. I suspect I'll always have an 'American' accent to the folks here though. Dennis -Original Message- From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread Graham Rogers
Yes you will and I've been here in the US for so long I just confused folks back home. It took me a few days to figure the temperatures out and I took notes of some of the slang I'd never heard or had forgotten. Ever get called a real hangman? How about as wet as a dead duck in a rain

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Toddler Fan

2010-11-29 Thread Timothy Stark
Goin' so fast she can barely hold on On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 4:08 PM, pa_s...@verizon.net wrote: She's moving up from the tricycle! -- 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 Lovers] Re: De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread surfswab
I was born in the south, but raised all over the planet as a Navy brat. My northern friends claim I speak with a southern accent, my southern friends say I sound like a damn Yankee (one who comes south and stays, as opposed to the preferred type who comes south on vacation, spends his money,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread hallman
The wing was never in Japan. It was built in the USA. rodhall -Original Message- From: greenzer...@gmail.com greenzer...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, Nov 29, 2010 8:57 am Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed? yes, i used to talk to the 250 In

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
shure if u have a ural or bmw... -Original Message- Date: Monday, November 29, 2010 11:10:24 am To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed? I only know a little Russian, some German, and English. Will any of

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
although chinese would also work (one of my favorite movie lines ever) russian components, american components no matter, all made in tiwan -Original Message- Date: Monday, November 29, 2010 11:10:24 am To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread Dennis
Nope, never heard of either of those. Still dealing with feeling Crook, Box of birds and First sparrow fart. Dennis -Original Message- From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Graham Rogers Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 9:11 AM

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
i guess its kinda like the forign familys that never teach there kids the local language (u live in america, speak american)... She likes when i talk japinese to her... Sounds funny but i think it runs better... Although its all in my head -Original Message- Date: Monday, November

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread stanley/ Randolph
You are so right.  Having been all over ths States, Canada, and in Japan and Puerto Rico and Mexico, and in the North and the South, I got that a lot also.  It was really freaky, though, when I spoke with a thick slavic accent, because they really believed  it when they asked and I said I was

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread Kyle Munz
Toirettopepa o heya ni todokete kudasai -Kyle On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 2:47 PM, greenzer...@gmail.com greenzer...@gmail.com wrote: i guess its kinda like the forign familys that never teach there kids the local language (u live in america, speak american)... She likes when i talk japinese

[Nighthawk Lovers] HONDA 1993 NightHawk - $1500 (Lovettsville, VA)

2010-11-29 Thread Javier Garcia
I was very, very tempted to get this one. I even sent an email to the onwer (I don't know if he is a member or not), but I decided I don't need a second NH just now. I think this is a very good deal. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/2081906821.html -- You received this message because

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: It followed me home...

2010-11-29 Thread sfox618
As an owner of a Pearl Shining Cop Magnet Yellow - not my favorite color either but at the time the best bike available at a good price. I'd be interested in your side panel and maybe the tank and I also need a right side mirror. I toyed with the idea of replacing all the plastics and painting

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: It followed me home...

2010-11-29 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
see i like yellow... In a car, nobody ever sees my fiances yellow aztek, problem with a bike is that i want to be seen as much as possable... Yellow is stealth -Original Message- Date: Monday, November 29, 2010 5:03:58 pm To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread Kurt Nolte
Armageddon fan? On Nov 29, 2010 3:34 PM, greenzer...@gmail.com greenzer...@gmail.com wrote: although chinese would also work (one of my favorite movie lines ever) russian components, american components no matter, all made in tiwan -Original Message- Date: Monday, November 29, 2010

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: It followed me home...

2010-11-29 Thread surfswab
Best bike available at a good price, is exactly why I went for this one. Also knowing that I had a second 750 with most of the goodies I need to improve it, tipped the scale. So the purchase wasn't as impulsive as it probly could've been. I'll have to ponder the swap idea. I really haven't

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
yes... Yes i am -Original Message- Date: Monday, November 29, 2010 5:46:34 pm To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed? Armageddon fan? On Nov 29, 2010 3:34 PM, greenzer...@gmail.com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread Kurt Nolte
This is how we fix things on the Russian Space Station! On Nov 29, 2010 6:21 PM, greenzer...@gmail.com greenzer...@gmail.com wrote: yes... Yes i am -Original Message- Date: Monday, November 29, 2010 5:46:34 pm To: nighthawk_lov...@googlegr... From: Kurt Nolte

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread Graham Rogers
I still say feeling crook - never thought much about that one. How about 'good one'. I've not heard of first sparrow fart. On Nov 29, 2010, at 3:45 PM, Dennis wrote: Nope, never heard of either of those. Still dealing with feeling Crook, Box of birds and First sparrow fart. Dennis

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: It followed me home...

2010-11-29 Thread Graham Rogers
We have yet to see your wife on her Suzuki Javier, Graham On Nov 29, 2010, at 7:36 PM, Javier Garcia wrote: My wife painted her Suzuki bright yellow. I think it looks pretty good besides it makes me feel better to know she is getting seen by other drivers. J. On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 5:44

[Nighthawk Lovers] Gotta love the U.S. Postal service

2010-11-29 Thread pa_sk8r
Ordered a Starter rebuild-kit on e-bay Friday afternoon from S. Cal.Received it Monday afternoon in Pa. Priority mail $4.95 - receiving package in 2-business days/Priceless!It is installed I'm good-to-go. (I used twist-ties to hold 2 of the brushes in the spring-loaded slots while I got the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: It followed me home...

2010-11-29 Thread Javier Garcia
Maybe we will just to go and visit you guys. It is getting too cold over there? Javier. On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 8:08 PM, Graham Rogers graha...@ptd.net wrote: We have yet to see your wife on her Suzuki Javier, Graham On Nov 29, 2010, at 7:36 PM, Javier Garcia wrote: My wife painted her

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread surfswab
Transylvania? Anywhere near Scranton? 8-) -- 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 this group, send email to

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Black Chrome exhaust pipes for 700-S (restoration)

2010-11-29 Thread HotrodMamma
I would suggest high temp black paint used in the automotive industry. It's application is specifically for parts that get over 1200 degrees. You can buy it in any parts store. I would try it on some scrap part first and see if the color is right. If not, look for another brand or another type of

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Black Chrome exhaust pipes for 700-S (restoration)

2010-11-29 Thread Graham Rogers
I've used to different brands of high heat paint on exhausts. Some work really well, others not so well. Joe, I know, would rather not use paint. He's a purest when it comes to his 700S's, right Joe? I would rather try and restore the black chrome but if I can't I'll paint them - which

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: It followed me home...

2010-11-29 Thread Graham Rogers
It's probably colder here than where you are Javier - 28 degrees this morning with a heavy frost. It didn't get above 43 today. I worked in the garage all day on a 1985 650 Nighthawk in very bad shape. Are you both still riding? Graham On Nov 29, 2010, at 8:53 PM, Javier Garcia wrote:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Black Chrome exhaust pipes for 700-S (restoration)

2010-11-29 Thread Kyle Munz
HRM!!! -Kyle On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 8:59 PM, HotrodMamma kimpadd...@ymail.com wrote: I would suggest high temp black paint used in the automotive industry. It's application is specifically for parts that get over 1200 degrees. You can buy it in any parts store. I would try it on some scrap

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Black Chrome exhaust pipes for 700-S (restoration)

2010-11-29 Thread Javier Garcia
Graham, do you remember the names of any of the good brands? We painted the exhaust on the Suzuki, I don't if it was the primer or the paint, but it started to pill off right away. Javier. On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 10:31 PM, Graham Rogers graha...@ptd.net wrote: I've used to different brands of

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: It followed me home...

2010-11-29 Thread Javier Garcia
I don't think Sahar will ride until spring, perhaps if we catch a good day before the snow comes. I just ordered heated gear! it is my Christmas present in advance. So I will be riding as long as there is no ice nor snow on the road. I will post my reviews as soon as possible. Javier. On Mon,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Olympia Gloves

2010-11-29 Thread pa_sk8r
I might check-out another similar Olympia pair on e-bay. I'm a little leary of buying Gloves that I don't try-on-1st.Everything I wear is thrift-store. I didn't choose for all of it to be BlackThey do have reflective ribbon at the Fabric storeThe reflective tape is kinda priceyB-550Nov 11, 2010

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] De-chromed?

2010-11-29 Thread Dennis
I encountered First Sparrow Fart on the North Island once. Means to get up and do something at the Crack of Dawn, to use an American expression. Don't know about 'Good One'. Today I heard Bust yer Clogs when someone was referring to a computer system that had failed. Apparently, it means