Re: RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Spring maintenance check list?

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Spring maintenance check list?

Lessee, 1. Gather the parts of two-and-a-half motorcycles that are now in three different locations, due to half-finished projects on each, and transport them to one place. 2. Try to make sense of all the pieces and which will go where. 3. Make one good motorcycle out of the pieces, and ride i

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Spring maintenance check list?

I'm sorry but down here in the southern hemisphere, we're nailing the screen doors to the front of the houses now. Try not to talk too much about warm weather - you are going to depress us here. Dennis -Original Message- From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@go

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: A few basic questions from a new rider

I've heard them described as "Utilitarian"  Mine Is.  You don't polish a tractor.  My attitude is, "If it's too nice, someone will want to steal it"!    They run forever!B.FrankMar 21, 2011 08:50:35 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:You misunderstand. I didn't say those bikes were unat

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: A few basic questions from a new rider

Yeah, my tank succomed to brake fluid from endless clutch bleeding... ya know that stuff is pretty good at taking paint off as well... just cosmetic, though! On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 8:21 PM, wrote: > I thought I was the only one with a "bald" rattle can tank! > > My 550 blew over last week & I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: A few basic questions from a new rider

I thought I was the only one with a "bald" rattle can tank!My 550 blew over last week & I lost a 1/3 of a tank of fuel.  My cover/tarp was drenched.Self-stripping!   -BernieMar 21, 2011 08:50:35 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:You misunderstand. I didn't say those bikes were unattrac

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Spring maintenance check list?

Dig out the leather jacket I wore in high school - discover that it still doesn't fit - sigh painfully - return to closet. On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 9:13 PM, James O'Gorman wrote: > buy house with garage so I can work on bikes next winter. > > On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 6:36 PM, greenzer...@gmail.com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] off topic...

There's two sides to any video file. The codec, and the container. The container can be mpeg, avi, whatever, the codec is what decides the size and quality of the file. If you still have the original media reripping it would be the best route. Tweak the resolution, bitrate, etc, before ripping it.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] off topic...

At the risk of parking my Gearhead side - here is a geek answer to your question - might work: http://www.virtualdub.org/ -Joey On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 9:47 PM, James O'Gorman wrote: > Yeah, this isn't related to the nighthawks directly, but I'm having some > issues... > Last week, we got

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] off topic...

At the risk of parking my Geek side completely - better question - How did the 440 stoker sound? :-) -Joey On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 9:47 PM, James O'Gorman wrote: > Yeah, this isn't related to the nighthawks directly, but I'm having some > issues... > Last week, we got to g

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: A few basic questions from a new rider

You misunderstand. I didn't say those bikes were unattractive. I said MINE was. It was painted out of a can, and being new or old and clumsy, I spilled gas numerous times and the tank is "bald" of paint over a large area. It was pretty beat up when i got it. No esthetic issues with those bike

[Nighthawk Lovers] off topic...

Yeah, this isn't related to the nighthawks directly, but I'm having some issues... Last week, we got to give the 1970 Plymouth Cuda it's first startup on the rebuilt engine - a 440 stroker w/ aluminum heads and lots of goodies. Someone recorded a video on an analog camcorder. She riped it to the c

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My 1992 NH 750

Pegs... Shocks... U!!! Or more like - Saddle bags... Sissy bar... U! I guess I got my bike for free, so I should be willing to throw a few bucks and get some useful attachments. Nice find! My wife has basically told me that I can get anything I want, as long as it is broken or free, AND

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Spring maintenance check list?

buy house with garage so I can work on bikes next winter. On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 6:36 PM, greenzer...@gmail.com < greenzer...@gmail.com> wrote: > put leathers away and prepare for warm weather riding > > > -Original Message- > Date: Monday, March 21, 2011 7:55:19 pm > To: "nighthawk_love

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Spring maintenance check list?

put leathers away and prepare for warm weather riding -Original Message- Date: Monday, March 21, 2011 7:55:19 pm To: "nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com" From: "Kyle Munz" Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Spring maintenance check list? Put textile jacket in closet. Put mesh jacket on the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Worn out bolt

Here's my trick: First off; +1 for PB Blaster. (not to spark an 'oil versus oil debate..., but that's the stuff that was designed for *exactly* this application). Let it soak in for at least a few minutes, if not overnight. Although you'll have to spend a few bucks, you'll save in the long run by

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Spring maintenance check list?

move second tier rack of bikes to front of garage, return winter bikes to rear of garage, attach battery maintainers. On Mar 21, 2011, at 7:55 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: Put textile jacket in closet. Put mesh jacket on the coat hook. :) On Monday, March 21, 2011, Paul wrote: Hey, do any of you gu

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Spring maintenance check list?

Put textile jacket in closet. Put mesh jacket on the coat hook. :) On Monday, March 21, 2011, Paul wrote: > Hey, do any of you guys or gals have a Spring-time maintenance check list > that you want to share? > Paul > -- > > > > Paul > LeBoutillier 

[Nighthawk Lovers] Spring maintenance check list?

*Hey, do any of you guys or gals have a Spring-time maintenance check list that you want to share?* * * *Paul * -- * Paul LeBoutillier * * * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Worn out bolt

* On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 4:27 PM, stanley/ Randolph wrote: > lubricity Stanley, you taught me a new word. Lubricity. * * * *Sweet! [?]* * * *Paul* -- * Paul LeBoutillier * * * -- You received this message because

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Worn out bolt

First, coat it with engine oil and let it stand for a few hours; then coat it again and tap the end with a small hammer and a punch; and since it is already rounded, get some high quality vise-grips and clamp down tightly on it and work it back and forth until you can turn it out entirely. NOTE:

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My 1992 NH 750

That's an excellent deal. Congrats on that! Dennis G. -Original Message- From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jurisgnostic Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 11:09 AM To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My 1992 NH 750

I paid $1500. In my opinion, i got it for several hundred dollars less than it was worth because at the time it was undriveable due to a bad chain and no battery. I took a risk, took it to a shop to assess it, and good news! $500 later i have a very nice bike, with a clean bill of health from a s

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My 1992 NH 750

If you don't mind me asking, what did you have to give for this beauty? I've been considering buy a bike to keep in the US for future visits. Dennis G. Christchurch -Original Message- From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jurisgnos

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My 1992 NH 750

yes that was a factor in me buying it. wanted the sissy bar so i could attach luggage to it, and the fairing is clear so it doesn't ruin the look of the bike like some of the opaque ones i've seen. On Mar 21, 11:58 am, "Dennis" wrote: > Oh, I like that.  Saddle Bags, Sissy Bar, Rack and Fairing.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Worn out bolt

Just use vice grips and pb to remove the bolt. The bolt can be bought at any hardware store. I replaced a lot of my bolts with stainless steal. Just clean the hole with a tap and then use a very light coat of anti seize on the new bolt nd never worry about it again. On Mar 21, 2011 2:58 PM, "Stefan

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: A few basic questions from a new rider

I am offended that you would call the early 80's 650's unattractive. I loved the looks of my 83 650 before I sold it to Kurt. On Mar 20, 2011 10:18 PM, "Joey Kelley" wrote: > Ditto on the center stand - lubing the chain is virtually impossible > with one person without it. > I traditionally have t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My 1992 NH 750

Looks good! I'm jealous! -Joey On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 10:33 AM, Jurisgnostic wrote: > https://picasaweb.google.com/111746113208686643024/1992Nighthawk750#5586540998600295986 > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle

[Nighthawk Lovers] spark gap

I have noticed verious gap sizes for the CB750 - CB750SC but what is the spark plug gap setting for a 1983 Honda Nighthawk CB750SC? Does anyone know? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send em

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] My 1992 NH 750

Oh, I like that. Saddle Bags, Sissy Bar, Rack and Fairing. I'll I've got on my 700S's is the racks. That's pretty sweet. Dennis G. Christchurch -Original Message- From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jurisgnostic Sent: Tuesday

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Worn out bolt

Graham, 84 650sc -- 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...@googlegroups.com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Worn out bolt

what's your bike? On Mar 21, 2011, at 11:47 AM, Stefano Ascari wrote: Hi All, I'm trying to replace the battery with a new one and the latch that opens the drawer has a worn out bolt ( I figure previous owner didn't use a metric ratchet). It still has a little grip, but it's really tight!

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My 1992 NH 750

*Looks nice! Once the weather breaks you'll have to take some more pictures out in the sunlight.* * * *Paul * On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 8:33 AM, Jurisgnostic wrote: > > https://picasaweb.google.com/111746113208686643024/1992Nighthawk750#5586540998600295986 > > -- > You received this message because

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Worn out bolt

I recently had and similar issue with one of the bolts that hold the headers to the engine. I was scare of braking it. Per advice of this forum I used PB Blaster. You can find it in any autoparts store. You put it in the bolt and let sit for a while (I let it a whole night, but in your case it migh

[Nighthawk Lovers] Worn out bolt

Hi All, I'm trying to replace the battery with a new one and the latch that opens the drawer has a worn out bolt ( I figure previous owner didn't use a metric ratchet). It still has a little grip, but it's really tight! What can I do to take it out without permanently scarring and perhaps loosing i

[Nighthawk Lovers] My 1992 NH 750

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Saw a 93' CB750 today for $800 firm / 24k-miles

T Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Javier Garcia Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:30:53 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Saw a 93' CB750 today for $800 firm / 24k-miles Hey Dennis, I d

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: new to group

Sturgis is only rough after dark. They have cleaned up the rally a lot. The worst was when they were still camping in the park. Since they banned that, it isn't near as bad. Some bars are better than others though. On Mar 20, 2011 1:00 PM, "Paul" wrote: > *Have fun at Stugis but just make sure you

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: A Honda or small VW

I had an Austin Healey 4-banger back in the 60s in Hawaii. The steering had been converted to the left side of the car, but the transmission had been left stock, so it still shifted left-handed and backwards. Talk about strange and confusing. I am, however, left handed, so adapted to it fairly q

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Hi! '92 CB750: Rattle on warm engine, Low-RPM, Low MPH

I don't have first-hand experience with the cam chain issue, if that's what it is, but I've heard that you can ride till the cows come home without fixing it, if you can put up with the noise. Another thing I've heard is that the spring that maintains the tension is the culprit. The spring tensio

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Air Filter Housing Leak

That's good advice. We don't generally give the airbox much attention, but it's sometimes critical to performance. I had a niggling air leak for awhile, until I changed filters, and in the process cleaned out the inside of the airbox. Found that one of my rubber intake manifolds was so deformed