Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Chech list

2011-04-16 Thread Paul
*Thanks Chris!* * * *Paul * On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 12:04 PM, Chris Lopez wrote: > Hi all its hopeless, > > I believe it was Paul that asked if someone had a check list or a > maintenance check list attached is one I found on the net. Hopefully this > could help someone... > > -- > You received th

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Know of a cruiser like this?

2011-04-16 Thread Paul
*Interesting!!! Thanks for the link Sean.* * * *Paul * On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 8:57 AM, Sean Snell wrote: > I've been keeping my eye on this thread, and I can't believe nobody > thought of adapting one of our beloved NH's! > > > http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/international/index.php?main_page=prod

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Know of a cruiser like this?

2011-04-16 Thread Paul
*Yeah but those are "feet forward" cruisers. If I wanted a bike like that I would probably go for a Honda ST1300.* * * *Paul * On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 8:51 AM, David Abell wrote: > There's always the FJR 1300, or if you're loaded, the new BMW K1600. You > know if your looking for a cruise missle o

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] For Sale: Black 2000 750 Nighthawk

2011-04-16 Thread Skip Fowler
On 4/14/2011 12:54 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: 300 miles from where - for everyone who is wondering. On Apr 14, 2011, at 10:59 AM, Skip Fowler wrote: I'm selling my Black 2000 Nighthawk 750 with 3000 miles. The reason is that I can no longer handle the weight of the bike. Riding is fine, it's ju

Re: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Equation

2011-04-16 Thread Allen Thomas
No I used the old seal and a drift and hammer. Be sure to slip the old seal first or you won't be able to get it off. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Kurt Nolte Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:34:19 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers

Re: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Equation

2011-04-16 Thread Kurt Nolte
Allen Do you actually have a seal driver? I've hit a bit of a dead end at the moment, with actually pressing that seal down into its seat. -Kurt On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 7:16 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Actually the CBR doesn't use them they have a wire that is meant to be > removed with a screw

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bought my motorcycle clothes - thanks!

2011-04-16 Thread Joey Kelley
Dennis, Glad to know things are going well for you - hope that the trip back is uneventful and good. -Joey On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 11:42 AM, dennis wrote: > Thanks!   I depart tomorrow early for Seattle but on some future visit, we'll > have to get together. > > Cheers! > > D

[Nighthawk Lovers] Front Fender Extensions

2011-04-16 Thread MidwestMike
I've heard about front fender extensions for the 90's Nighthawks, like Kurt's at: http://hondanighthawks.net/yourhawk3.htm, but I"ve never seen better pictures or a source for these. Does anyone have any more information on extensions? Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscri

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bought my motorcycle clothes - thanks!

2011-04-16 Thread dennis
Thanks! I depart tomorrow early for Seattle but on some future visit, we'll have to get together. Cheers! Dennis (from my iPad) On Apr 16, 2011, at 8:02 AM, Jurisgnostic wrote: > Hey have fun here in "sunny" Eugene. I live here now, but actually am > originally from Seattle. > > On Apr 16

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Know of a cruiser like this?

2011-04-16 Thread Sean Snell
Oh, and there's a local shop by me in Perry, OH that takes old school imports (like '60s through late '80s) and chops the frames and what not and turns them into custom chopper bikes. They've done some pretty sweet looking Honda's that without micro-analyzing you wouldn't know they weren't totally

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Know of a cruiser like this?

2011-04-16 Thread Sean Snell
I've been keeping my eye on this thread, and I can't believe nobody thought of adapting one of our beloved NH's! http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/international/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=24_11&products_id=19 As soon as I have the cash, I'm buying this kit. Yes, my '82 CB650 isn't a NH, b

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bought my motorcycle clothes - thanks!

2011-04-16 Thread Jurisgnostic
Hey have fun here in "sunny" Eugene. I live here now, but actually am originally from Seattle. On Apr 16, 4:26 am, "greenzer...@gmail.com" wrote: > congrats dennis... May the sun always be on your face and the wind always on > your back > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > Date: Saturda

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Know of a cruiser like this?

2011-04-16 Thread David Abell
There's always the FJR 1300, or if you're loaded, the new BMW K1600. You know if your looking for a cruise missle on two wheels. Dave -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Know of a cruiser like this?

2011-04-16 Thread Graham Rogers
Where else can you get 40's technology in a 2010 vehicle? On Apr 16, 2011, at 9:54 AM, Paul wrote: Oh, I forgot one other requirement for my mystery cruiser: It must steer clear of 1940's styling--unlike the vast majority of Harleys and Harley knock-offs today. Paul On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 a

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Know of a cruiser like this?

2011-04-16 Thread Paul
*Oh, I forgot one other requirement for my mystery cruiser: It must steer clear of 1940's styling--unlike the vast majority of Harleys and Harley knock-offs today.* * * *Paul * On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 11:01 PM, Paul wrote: > * > **Honestly I would consider buying a feet-forward cruiser if I could

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Know of a cruiser like this?

2011-04-16 Thread Graham Rogers
I will take them!!! Graham On Apr 16, 2011, at 8:37 AM, Javier Garcia wrote: I tried to convinced my wife to get one of those. I think they are really found. Found a guy nearby who was selling two of them, one in pristine condition, the other one a bit worse, both for $1000. But she didn'

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Desprate for help

2011-04-16 Thread Chris Lopez
That sounds good to me. On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 4:25 PM, Javier Garcia wrote: > That is not very far from where I am. 2:45 hr according to google. If you > would live at half the distance I will gladly come over. We can try to meet > in between for a ride, once you get your bike running properly

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Desprate for help

2011-04-16 Thread Chris Lopez
No I got this as a gift. On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 4:07 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Usually they are below the carbs. Sometimes covered by a cap. See paul's > website he has instructions. Do you have a manual? > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > -- > *From: *Chris Lopez >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Know of a cruiser like this?

2011-04-16 Thread Javier Garcia
I tried to convinced my wife to get one of those. I think they are really found. Found a guy nearby who was selling two of them, one in pristine condition, the other one a bit worse, both for $1000. But she didn't like it. Javier. On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 8:04 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: > I took a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Know of a cruiser like this?

2011-04-16 Thread Graham Rogers
I took a friend's Kawasaki 454LTD out yesterday. That thing can really fly - 50 HP in a liquid cooled parallel twin. I've owned a few of them and am always impressed, Graham On Apr 16, 2011, at 1:48 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote: I don't know of one, but if I may add my own additional requirements

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Know of a cruiser like this?

2011-04-16 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
so... Just so everybody here knows... I have 3 addictions 1) pineapple 2) fresh bread 3) diesel. yep, im an adict... -Original Message- Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011 1:48:52 am To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: "Kurt Nolte" Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Know of a cr

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Bought my motorcycle clothes - thanks!

2011-04-16 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
congrats dennis... May the sun always be on your face and the wind always on your back -Original Message- Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011 2:02:53 am To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: "dennis" Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Bought my motorcycle clothes - thanks! Thanks to everyone

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Know of a cruiser like this?

2011-04-16 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
+1 kurt Im addicted to diesel Can i add that it should be a mechanicaly injected diesel (no electrical draw on the system once running, and less electrical BS) and compression ignition (again in my mind less electrics = better) -Original Message- Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Equation

2011-04-16 Thread Allen Thomas
No but I'll keep that in mind. The problem was fork oil mixed with dirt was in all the holes. Had to use a air sprayer brush and qtips to get it clean along with a bunch of brake cleaner. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: stanley/ Randolph Sender: nighthawk_lovers@goo