Every first Sunday of the month. I try to go when I can, but being a truck
driver I have to leave on Sundays sometimes.
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:31:43 -0500
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Numerous question about my 1993 Honda 750cc
Nighthawk
From: greenzer...@gmail.com
To: nighthawk_l
The bits inside the petcock can dry out and leak too, or the mating surfaces
can give up. Sometimes just tightening it down a touch or sliding it back
and forth between On and Off to find the one position where it doesn't leak
will work. They aren't that hard to tear down and clean though if you ta
You left out the Charles Schulz museum just an hour to the north ;)
-Kyle
On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 7:48 PM, surfswab wrote:
> > I don't anticipate going on any long distance
> rides, but it *could* happen. <
>
> Trust me, it will happen. I've ridden there extensively.
> Geographically, the va
Is that "peacock," as in purty colored bird, or "petcock," as in
domesticated rooster?
Sorry. I'm a congenital smartass, so I couldn't let that one lie.
As for the leak, try removing the petcock and inspecting the pencil-
shaped filter that fits over the supply tube. If it's chewed up at
the bo
> I don't anticipate going on any long distance
rides, but it *could* happen. <
Trust me, it will happen. I've ridden there extensively.
Geographically, the variety of rides is astounding -- the mountains,
the desert, the coast -- all easily reachable within day trip
distance. And the scenery i
A GS500E would also be another good small bike. They were made from
1998-2004 so there are a ton of them.
On Jan 21, 2:00 pm, Ned Fleming wrote:
> On Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:17:13 -0800 (PST)
>
> Jules wrote:
> > Hi, Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers,
>
> > I am new to this group and joined per the sugges
Jules,
You can always try looking at one of the 750's on craigslist. For two
reason - one is to see if you fit and also to compare to what you are
buying. Not knowing where you live there are 4 listed in the bay area
craigslist right now;
What I just looked up.
93 Honda Nighthawk cb750 - $1200
I've ridden both and the 250 feels about the same height but a heck of
a lot less stable to me than the 750. Having lived in the Bay Area I
give you credit for planning on commuting there - just depends on the
commute.
I'm an every day commuter and my first bike was also a 96 750. Its
the perfec
On Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:17:13 -0800 (PST)
Jules wrote:
> Hi, Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers,
>
> I am new to this group and joined per the suggestion of
> Mark, a current member. So, I'll be relocating to the Bay
> Area in a few weeks and I'm looking for a commuter bike to
> travel about 10 miles pe
I transitioned from a Honda CM450A to the NH750. At first, the bike
felt large and heavy but you get used to it quickly. I'm short, about
5'5", with a 28" inseam and am able to get my feet down halfway
between flat and on my toes. The only issue I have is at very slow
speed sharp turns, as into a p
I recently upgraded from a 450 to a 750, and although you notice the
difference in weight, I found it surprisingly easy to handle, also at
low speeds in tight corners. The biggest difference I noticed is the
increase in power, and the different reaction you get from four
cylinders rather than two.
my ex could almost flatfoot my 99 NH250... And she was 5 foot even with short
legs...
And i agree that the with of the seat (and the rest of the bike) makes a huge
diffrence too. The 250 was sinny compaired to the GL1200 (talk about a jump in
power) and i believe the seat on the GL is the same
one more thing they are 13" and the part number is 54565-97C. Sorry
for spamming.
On Jan 21, 11:13 am, Allen wrote:
> Here is an example of what I'm talking
> about.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harley-Davidson-Shocks-Touring-/230574...
>
> On Jan 21, 8:35 am, "Allen Thomas" wrote:
>
>
>
> > I
I bought a NH 750 in April last year and rode it all the time I could
till I could take the Basic Rider Course in September, I picked up the
NH 250 for the class (convenient!). The big differences I noticed are
weight, height and power. I was able to transition to the 250 with no
issues.. though it
Here is an example of what I'm talking about.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harley-Davidson-Shocks-Touring-/230574558735?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35af508e0f
On Jan 21, 8:35 am, "Allen Thomas" wrote:
> I picked this tip up from a kawa forum. You might look online for harley
> s
Hi Dan,
have you checked on ebay? I got mine there. I can't remember exactly, but I
am pretty sure I got the 412 for about $280, but they were not HD. There is
an old thread about that from last summer when I did the change.
Javier.
On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Dan Mtbiker wrote:
> Couple o
Darn, you beat me to a good idea. ;-)
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Oh I'm dumb... Lol I definable need to check out you're collection then.
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Graham,
Not to suggest a course of action or anything, but we
have relatively cheap land up here - I can buy some, put up a barn,
and you can send your duplicates up here. I'll ride them - heck - you
can come up and I'll take you to the barn and you can ride them too!
I know ... I was just saying ... two of each? I have two of each -
Hondas, Suzukis, Yamahas, Hondas (again), etc.
On Jan 21, 2011, at 9:28 AM, Allen Thomas wrote:
He is asking about how the NH750 feels compared to the 250. He is
wondering if it is too big for him.
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He is asking about how the NH750 feels compared to the 250. He is wondering if
it is too big for him.
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Yea I know, I was just trying to give him a reference for what it feels like.
Although a modern 1100 sport bike has about the same weight.
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Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:57:45
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Yamaha XJ650 and 750
Suzuki GS650L, 750L and 850L
Kawasaki 750LTD
On Jan 21, 2011, at 12:45 AM, Jules wrote:
Thanks for all the great feedback. I'm 5'6" and was able to
comfortably be flat footed on my NH 250. Hopefully, I can be flat
footed on the heavier 750. Does anybody know of a similar mo
I have two of each as well , what are we talking about?
On Jan 21, 2011, at 1:32 AM, surfswab wrote:
The 750 is considered a middle weight at about 500 lbs. wet, compared
to a cruiser or some of the liter (1000 cc+) bikes. But the only time
the weight is a real consideration is picking it up a
Not to play the part of the constant irritant or anything - but it
isn't just the weight of the bike - but the balance point of it as
well - the NH's tend to carry the weight higher in the frame than say
a cruiser style bike, but because of the location of the weight, a
given bike might 'feel' ligh
Basically anything other than a sportbike, or something 15+ years old, or an
1100. I work with a guy with a BMW 1100 sport bike and it even feels a little
lighter but fairly close.
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Speaking from the 30 Inch Inseam crowd (I'm also 5'6") I can attest it
isn't just the seat height - its the angle that your legs kick out
from the seat to the ground that determines the ability to flat foot.
My Dad's HD SuperGlide (Talk about a 'monster' when you get
off a 450 onto a 1450!)
How did they sync the carbs then??
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Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:00:04
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Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Got anoth
I picked this tip up from a kawa forum. You might look online for harley shocks
most of those guys replace them for chrome bling. The bigger bikes come with
adjustable air shocks made by shoie. They are black and I can't speak if the
diameter will fit but they do have round eyes on both ends. I
Yes, it will feel like a monster at first and probably for the first
1000 miles. Just keep at it. Soon it will be completely natural.
As far as bikes like it, well... that's why I got this bike, there
just aren't many similar bikes anymore. Suzuki GS500 might be a good
one. If you can't get your f
All I will say is that when you get your Nighthawk, be prepared to go
for longer rides! :)
On Jan 20, 8:17 pm, Jules wrote:
> Hi, Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers,
>
> I am new to this group and joined per the suggestion of Mark, a
> current member. So, I'll be relocating to the Bay Area in a few week
Thanks for all the great feedback. I'm 5'6" and was able to
comfortably be flat footed on my NH 250. Hopefully, I can be flat
footed on the heavier 750. Does anybody know of a similar motorcycle
make/model/style weighing about the same as the NH 750? I don't know
anybody with a NH 750 to test strad
Hi guys - this is Mark, the seller of the Nighthawk 750 that Jules is
interested in buying.
With regards to the seat, this one has a custom Corbin seat (custom to
someone other than me, and of course Jules). Even though the Corbin is
lower than the standard seat, it is just as wide as the standar
I have a gas leak at my peacock valve. I order a rebuild kit for
it. I have replace the filter in tank.
When I got the bike back from the shop for the carbs sync. The idiot
put the vaccum hose on the peacock hose connection. No gas was
pumping.Therefore I change the vaccum hose connect
Couple of days ago my chain came of at 10 mph, thank God. I had to
push the nighthawk 2 miles to a motorcycle shop (mainly Harleys). The
next day my chain came in. The shop put the chain and showned me the
the shocks are bad. That is maybe the reason my back hurts.
I wieght 260 lbs. my wife
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