Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Battery Tender Question

Jay, If you will notice, there is a vent somewhere on the corners of the battery, where the battery can breathe, and there will be very little venting anyway, since it is  a trickle charge.  some of the batteries say never to open it after sealing it initially, after filling.     _

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Speed Bleeders?

I know it may seem like it wouldn't be possible, but could they be referring to the size of the nut and not the threads?  the threads are probably somewhere around 6 mm, but I just thought - it could be referring to a metric pipe thread size .     From: MrV

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bikers doing some incredible GOOD!

First, I say well articulated, Kurt.  This sort of thing didn't happen when I lived in Japan.  People live with respect in  their hearts.  I had many Japanese friends when I lived there, and they would come to the fence of the housing area and ask for me.  I would converse with them in broken

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Battery Tender Question

in the marine world we tend to say that you can have an un-regulated charge up to 8% of the total amperage of the battery... So if your battery is rated at 100 aphs then you can leave an 8 amp charger on it without regulation... The tenders are normaly 2amp and have a float/maintain mode... the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda CB700SC - $800 (Waterford, VT)

It looks like they are twisted in the front view of them, but it isn't as noticeable from behind.  And the four into one exhaust?  Looks a bit stubby and high as well.   From: Joey Kelley To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, March 14, 2011 3:18:10

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sunshine and new oil

Did you know that Canola - which means Canadian oil - is deodorized rapeseed oil? I use olive oil for lo temp cooking, but  with butter, and I do like the French - brown the butter before cooking with it. But, still, I am finding out that coconut oil is better for one's health than all of the ot

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sunshine and new oil

Olive oil is good for the health, but actually coconut oil is the best.  Furthermore, it will actually help you lose weight, not gain it.   Like olive oil, you can get it in extra virgin... From: MrViggy To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, March 1

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk

Kurt, yes! I look forward to those findings. Stefano -- 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@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthaw

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sunshine and new oil

*No kidding! I wonder why you haven't been able to find it. I usually pick it up at WalMart of one of our Auto Parts stores in town.* * * *Paul * On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 5:31 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > Can't find Rotella T 5w-40 around here so I use regular 15W-40 Rotella T > oh no, what ha

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sunshine and new oil

*Hahahahahahahaha!! Love it Javier!! * * * *Paul * On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 6:46 PM, Javier Garcia wrote: > I've been using this one since I visited Graham last year. It works great, > and my Nighthawk smells like french fries jummy. > > Javier. > > On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 7:31 PM, Graham Roge

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Battery Tender Question

*Jay,* * * *I've never "de-capped" my battery when connecting it to the tender, but I can really see where this would be a good idea when connecting to a standard battery charger. My 12-volt car charger can get my motorcycle battery boiling in very short amount of time.* * * *But I think the charge

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sunshine and new oil

Can't find Rotella T 5w-40 around here so I use regular 15W-40 Rotella T oh no, what have I done/started! On Mar 14, 2011, at 5:08 PM, Paul wrote: I usually drain my oil at the beginning of a new riding season, and this year was no different. We are having a nice sunny day today with

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bikers doing some incredible GOOD!

good one Kyle, Graham On Mar 14, 2011, at 5:07 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: Many is the time I've gotten on my bike only to be dismayed because I had nowhere to put French bread and a broom... -Kyle On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 3:56 PM, Gene Henry wrote: I have toyed with the idea of mounting a pla

[Nighthawk Lovers] Battery Tender Question

Battery charging instructions usually tell you to have the six cell caps off when charging so the hydrogen gas formed can escape. Do you need this done when on a battery tender or can the battery be left on the bike with the charger leads directly connected to the battery terminals? Thanks,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sunshine and new oil

I'm afraid I'll have to moderate you ;) -Kyle On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 4:55 PM, Paul wrote: > *I know! And I even mentioned the brand and viscosity!! Do you think we'll > survive? [?]* > * > * > *Paul > * > On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > >> Oh no! An oil thread!!! >> >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sunshine and new oil

Olive.. as in extra virgin? I once knew a girl named Virginia. We called her Virgin for short but not for long! She was pretty good at high temp, too.. I was told.. don't know about her raw state.. Ah, spring, when a young man's fancy turns to the yo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sunshine and new oil

*I know! And I even mentioned the brand and viscosity!! Do you think we'll survive? [?]* * * *Paul * On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > Oh no! An oil thread!!! > > -Kyle > > > On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 4:08 PM, Paul wrote: > >> *I usually drain my oil at the beginning of a new

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sunshine and new oil

olive might be better in the raw state... But canola is much better at high temp -Original Message- Date: Monday, March 14, 2011 5:44:43 pm To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: "Javier Garcia" Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sunshine and new oil LOL! I thought the same but I didn

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sunshine and new oil

LOL! I thought the same but I didn't say it. Javier. On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 5:40 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > Oh no! An oil thread!!! > > -Kyle > > > On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 4:08 PM, Paul wrote: > >> *I usually drain my oil at the beginning of a new riding season, and this >> year was no differe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sunshine and new oil

I prefer olive myself... Viggy On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > Oh no! An oil thread!!! > > -Kyle > > > On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 4:08 PM, Paul wrote: > >> *I usually drain my oil at the beginning of a new riding season, and this >> year was no different. We are having a n

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sunshine and new oil

Oh no! An oil thread!!! -Kyle On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 4:08 PM, Paul wrote: > *I usually drain my oil at the beginning of a new riding season, and this > year was no different. We are having a nice sunny day today with highs in > the mid 50s, so since Monday is my day off I decided to get e

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk

I did purchase on and have already started using it. Thanks again for the Great advice... From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 4:03 PM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 6 Topics

what is the above standard battery for the 83 650 nighthawk the manual says yusa anyone know is this it? paul From: nighthawk_lovers+nore...@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 8:12 PM To: Digest Recipients Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 2

[Nighthawk Lovers] Spring has arrived!

Spring has arrived! How can I tell? Northern Wisconsin temps forecast to be 50 to 55 this week! Charcoal displays in front of grocery stores! Lots of e-mails on the Nighthawk list! Horary for spring!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nightha

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bikers doing some incredible GOOD!

The broom would be for that witch of a girlfriend you had a while ago - you could send her home! Did you know you can buy gun decals for the rear window of your truck? Same principal - keep the goofs away. Don't think you would get deliberately crowded off the road while it's there. And the pol

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda CB700SC - $800 (Waterford, VT)

*No kidding? Someone put 650 forks on your 700S?? * On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 2:45 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > Yep, my 700S came with a pristine set of 650 forks. Changes the geometry of > the bike. I've picked up all the parts I need on eBay, now I just need to > find some hours to work on it. Hours...

[Nighthawk Lovers] Sunshine and new oil

*I usually drain my oil at the beginning of a new riding season, and this year was no different. We are having a nice sunny day today with highs in the mid 50s, so since Monday is my day off I decided to get everything out and get the oil changed.* *** * *Warmed her up a bit before dropping the oil

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bikers doing some incredible GOOD!

Many is the time I've gotten on my bike only to be dismayed because I had nowhere to put French bread and a broom... -Kyle On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 3:56 PM, Gene Henry wrote: > I have toyed with the idea of mounting a plastic ATV gun boot on my > bike. Should keep some of the nuts away. Grea

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk

*Kyle's suggestion about purchasing a battery tender is a great one. They are a great investment and don't cost all that much if you look around to find a good deal. One reminder about battery tenders is that if you leave it plugged in over the winter (or for an extended period of time) you may wan

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bikers doing some incredible GOOD!

I have toyed with the idea of mounting a plastic ATV gun boot on my bike. Should keep some of the nuts away. Great place to carry things like brooms, French bread, etc. - Original Message - From: Kyle Munz To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda CB700SC - $800 (Waterford, VT)

Yep, my 700S came with a pristine set of 650 forks. Changes the geometry of the bike. I've picked up all the parts I need on eBay, now I just need to find some hours to work on it. Hours... there needs to be more of those. -Kyle On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 3:37 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: > Kyle, >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda CB700SC - $800 (Waterford, VT)

Kyle, Just kidding you on the lamp cord :-) The two images I just looked up show black colored forks on the bottom half - this one has forks like my 450 NH - plain metal - does that mean they've been replaced? Also they appear to be smaller - but that could be the angle of the photo o

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda CB700SC - $800 (Waterford, VT)

Compare it to a picture of another 700S. Btw, the lampcord ran right through the gut of my bike so I never saw it until took it apart. -Kyle On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 3:28 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: > Oh my - LAMP CORDS ON THE FORKS! >The Horror. > Seriously - I have no idea...

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda CB700SC - $800 (Waterford, VT)

Oh my - LAMP CORDS ON THE FORKS! The Horror. Seriously - I have no idea They look ok to me -Joey On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 4:19 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > The same thing that's wrong with mine because I wasn't paying attention when > I bought it :( > > -Kyle >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda CB700SC - $800 (Waterford, VT)

The same thing that's wrong with mine because I wasn't paying attention when I bought it :( -Kyle On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 3:18 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: > Sorry Kyle - you've got me - whats wrong with them? > -Joey > > On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 4:12 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > > No no!!! Stay a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda CB700SC - $800 (Waterford, VT)

Sorry Kyle - you've got me - whats wrong with them? -Joey On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 4:12 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > No no!!! Stay away!!! > Look at the front forks, what's wrong with them? > > -Kyle > > > On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 2:59 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: >> >> That could be a good deal -

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda CB700SC - $800 (Waterford, VT)

No no!!! Stay away!!! Look at the front forks, what's wrong with them? -Kyle On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 2:59 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > That could be a good deal - depending on the mileage, etc. > > On Mar 14, 2011, at 3:03 PM, Bob Bunnell wrote: > > On Craigslist: http://burlington.craigslist.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bikers doing some incredible GOOD!

So I shouldn't mount the machine guns to the front of my bike? -Kyle On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 1:40 PM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > Unfortunately for us, this behavior (harassing other motorists "for fun") > isn't limited to those with four wheels. :( Some of the local riders seem to > have a massive ent

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: worried about cut out

Well, learn something new every day. What's the redline for you guys? My 700S redline's at 10.5K according to the tach. I've never actually ran it up that high though. -Kyle On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 1:13 PM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > My 750 very definitely has a spark-cut rev limiter. Hitting ~8500 is

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda CB700SC - $800 (Waterford, VT)

That could be a good deal - depending on the mileage, etc. On Mar 14, 2011, at 3:03 PM, Bob Bunnell wrote: On Craigslist: http://burlington.craigslist.org/mcy/2263761629.html Bob Bunnell 518 314-1612 bobbunn...@charter.net Back Porch Band www.backporchband[dot]com (copy this link and then re

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Speed Bleeders?

Yeah, I was taking the lazy route and asking first. :) I have these on my car, they work great in bleeding the brakes. I'm going to have to do something with my bike, it looks like I have a leak somewhere in/around the master cylinder. I figured for $7, I'd pick one up to make the job a little

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda CB700SC - $800 (Waterford, VT)

If only I had time to ride home from vermont On Mar 14, 2011 3:03 PM, "Bob Bunnell" wrote: > > > On Craigslist: http://burlington.craigslist.org/mcy/2263761629.html > > > > > > Bob Bunnell > > 518 314-1612 > > bobbunn...@charter.net > > Back Porch Band > > www.backp

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bikers doing some incredible GOOD!

stanley, i dont know where you are or if you would be up for a total rebuild on a 450 rebel, but i happen to know where a few are that the owner might be willing to let go of... lets just say that they have been sitting in the weather for 20+ years now On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 2:40 PM, Kurt Nolte w

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda CB700SC - $800 (Waterford, VT)

On Craigslist: http://burlington.craigslist.org/mcy/2263761629.html Bob Bunnell 518 314-1612 bobbunn...@charter.net Back Porch Band www.backporchband[dot]com (copy this link and then replace "[DOT]" with ".")

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Local Goldwing for sale - addition to Joey's thread

great looking bike there.. and its only got half the miles mine does! (is it just me or should i not be proud of my miles? granted most of them i havent put on it... but i high mileage bike and a high mileage rider is something to respect) On Sun, Mar 13, 2011 at 6:00 PM, Paul wrote: > *That's t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Speed Bleeders?

If you know the pitch and diameter of your stock bleeder bolts (any good hardware store that deals with Metric can help you measure this, if you don't know it) you could use their "Sizes" page to figure out which one you need to buy. On a side note, they list an M10 bleeder bolt. That's freaking h

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bikers doing some incredible GOOD!

Unfortunately for us, this behavior (harassing other motorists "for fun") isn't limited to those with four wheels. :( Some of the local riders seem to have a massive entitlement complex regarding their own right of way and their position in the hierarchy of the roadways, or an even bigger chip on t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk

Ahhh, here I thought that the 20-30 minutes was riding about. Yeah, it definitely won't charge at an idle. And speaking of which, I need to get on the idle amperage draw from the battery measurement. It slipped my mind, as I didn't get any of the work done on the bike that I thought I would that da

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Kinda off topic - 1982 GoldWing

i believe that the smoke on mine is coming from the valve giude seals... about an afternoons work if i ever decide to do it (probably not) On Sun, Mar 13, 2011 at 4:30 PM, stanley/ Randolph wrote: > That's good advice. My neighbor from way back then (around '82 and on thru > '86) had one aroun

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: worried about cut out

My 750 very definitely has a spark-cut rev limiter. Hitting ~8500 is like running into a brick wall. -Kurt On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 1:20 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > Do our bikes even have rev limiters? I'm pretty certain the 80s bikes > don't. > > -Kyle > > > > -- You received this message because

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk

Thanks. I ready to appreciate the feedback. From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Stefano Ascari Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 1:08 PM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk I think we have

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk

These bikes don't charge at idle. You have to keep the RPMs up over 2000-2500 before it begins to charge. A good ride will charge it, or pick up a battery tender. -Kyle On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 12:41 PM, Bassam Khalil wrote: > I was not riding it. I was just letting it run. > > > > *From:* night

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk

I think we have a mystery solved here... Bassam, you need to be riding at speeds where the rpm reaches at least 2000 for the alternator to kick in. Otherwise, the battery is slowly being discharged. You should be fine :) Stefano -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk

I was not riding it. I was just letting it run. From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of stanley/ Randolph Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 12:27 PM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk He didn'

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk

He didn't say if he rode it for 20 - 30 minutes, so we can't really make a determination on the assumption that he rode it.  But we can assume that there may be a weak battery involved, given the nature of the Nighthawk's charging system and the requirement for an above standard battery.  Possib

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: worried about cut out

Do our bikes even have rev limiters? I'm pretty certain the 80s bikes don't. -Kyle On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 12:12 PM, stanley/ Randolph wrote: > Porsche and VW used rev limiters when I worked on them and the engines > never shut down when they reached the > high RPM > limit. The engine just s

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: worried about cut out

Porsche and VW used rev limiters when I worked on them and the engines never shut down when they reached the high RPM  limit.  The engine just stumbled, the car sort of hesitated and did an oscillation between accelerating and decelerating, and would go no faster.  There may be another problem,

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk

It was running around 1500rpms and yes the battery was low already. I was worried it was a big issue. Thanks again for the info. I will Fully charge the battery. Thanks Bassam From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Graham Rogers S

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk

Like Kurt said, engine not revving high enough for charging system to maintain battery. Were you idling it to warm it up under 2000 rpms or were you riding it and/or keeping rpms above 2500 rpms? It's not charging enough to maintain battery under about 2000 rpms. If your battery was alrea

[Nighthawk Lovers] Speed Bleeders?

Hey all, Anyone know if there is an equivalent speed bleeder part for the '84 CB750SC? There's none listed under "Motorcycles" at their site: http://www.speedbleeder.com/ Thanks! Viggy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk

Marginal battery charge finally running out? Sounds like you weren't charging while riding about. -Kurt On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 11:01 AM, Bassam Khalil wrote: > I was warming up my 85 Honda Nighthawk since the weather was warmer in St. > Louis and after about 20-30 minutes of running it turned O

[Nighthawk Lovers] 85 Nighthawk

I was warming up my 85 Honda Nighthawk since the weather was warmer in St. Louis and after about 20-30 minutes of running it turned Off and the Battery was Dead. Does anybody have Any idea on why it did this and if so how to fix. Thanks for your Help Bassam -- You received this messag

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: worried about cut out

Sounds like you hit the rev limiter. -- 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@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] worried about cut out

Restriction in the fuel line? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Andrew Watters Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:07:03 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] worried about cut out Hello, I own a