[Nighthawk Lovers] Can anyone tell or show me the difference of a 412 Progressive shock regular and Heavy Duty.

2011-04-23 Thread The Florida Mt Biker
I bought shocks and front fork replacement springs. I just want to verify that I got what I ordered, 412 Heavy duty shocks. I want to verify them before I put them on. Thank You. Dan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" g

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ever seen one of these???

2011-04-23 Thread Dan Mtbiker
My brother in law as Hyosung 250. It red line at aroung 11,000 rpms. I acts like a 550. 500's,550 have some trouble keeping up believe it or not. There is my 2 cents for the day. On Apr 19, 10:09 pm, Allen wrote: > Hyundai was junk when they first came over here, Kia still is. Hyosung > is n

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] shaft drive - 1984 650

2011-04-23 Thread Kurt Nolte
Just make sure that drive case is /clean/ before you open either plug, and that you have whatever crush washers or seals you think you might need before you start. Dirt inside an oil filled case with spinny bits is a Very Bad Thing. (TM) Kurt On Apr 24, 2011 1:21 AM, "Paul" wrote: *And real si

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Haynes manuals

2011-04-23 Thread Kurt Nolte
I won't need such a manual, as last time I checked it took two for that tango and I'm a soloist. :p Kurt On Apr 24, 2011 1:28 AM, "surfswab" wrote: Hopefully not. I'm WAY past my child-bearing years (!) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Haynes manuals

2011-04-23 Thread surfswab
Hopefully not. I'm WAY past my child-bearing years (!) -- 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 nighth

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] my 650

2011-04-23 Thread Paul
*Haha! Yeah...people CAN be pretty passionate about their oil choices.* * * *As Kyle said...just stay away from oil with additives such as "friction modifiers" and you'll probably do just fine. * * * *Other than that, check out the Maintenance and Repair page on my website and you'll find some arti

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] shaft drive - 1984 650

2011-04-23 Thread Paul
*And real simple too. Drain plug for getting the old oil out, then pull out the fill plug and fill it up till it's just about to spill out.* * * *The new bottles have a long tip which makes filling the final drive a real cinch.* * * *Paul* * * * Paul LeBoutillier

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Paul
*Graham...I'm gonna say what everyone's thinking...YOU'RE AMAZING.* * * *In fact, I think we should vote Graham as our official "buyer." His slogan is "Need a bike? Graham can find it and find it for less!" :)* * * *Well done!* * * *Paul* * * * Paul LeBoutillier

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Kyle Munz
Good save :) -Kyle On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 10:16 PM, greenzer...@gmail.com < greenzer...@gmail.com> wrote: > privatly produced and not copyrighted movies:) > > > -Original Message- > Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:30:51 pm > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > From: "Kyle

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
with all the GL and VW stuff on this fourm mabey we should rename it "wings and things"? just kidding... But i thought it was good -Original Message- Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:30:51 pm To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: "Kyle Munz" Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
privatly produced and not copyrighted movies:) -Original Message- Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:30:51 pm To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: "Kyle Munz" Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade Um, you didn't just admit to pirating movies on a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 83' Honda Nighthawk CB650SC! - $650 (Great Falls)

2011-04-23 Thread Kyle Munz
Not too bad a price if that's all that's wrong with it. -Kyle On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 9:59 PM, Javier Garcia wrote: > http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/2343039328.html > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" g

[Nighthawk Lovers] 83' Honda Nighthawk CB650SC! - $650 (Great Falls)

2011-04-23 Thread Javier Garcia
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/2343039328.html -- 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 nig

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Kyle Munz
Um, you didn't just admit to pirating movies on a public forum that is google searchable did ya? ;)q -Kyle On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 6:36 PM, paul annen wrote: > lol, exactly my point its a peer based network for sharing files or any > size or nature (its how i pirate my movies) but i think

[Nighthawk Lovers] Haynes manuals

2011-04-23 Thread James O'Gorman
Just heard about this watching an old episode of top gear. I think this is all something we all may have a use for at some point. http://www.amazon.com/Haynes-Baby-Manual-Ian-Banks/dp/1844250598 As it turns out, they have an entire series on this type of stuff! - James O'Gorman -- You receiv

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Graham Rogers
sight glasses are in good shape. On Apr 23, 2011, at 7:52 PM, paul annen wrote: glad you got the PDF... i like my stock quiet pipes, sorry no trade there... yes there are supposed to be mirrors on the clutch and break too. having more mirrors i think has been a great advantage. il even try

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Graham Rogers
Thanks Paul, I have the maintenance schedule from the previous owner. He took meticulous care. Timing belt(s) were changed at 34k miles, new starter at 40k. I can't see where anything was done about the charging system. Seems the starter gave him problems He had new brushes put in the ne

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread paul annen
glad you got the PDF... i like my stock quiet pipes, sorry no trade there... yes there are supposed to be mirrors on the clutch and break too. having more mirrors i think has been a great advantage. il even try to get the info on the alternator upgrade for you too.. looks simple, and it bypasses al

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Graham Rogers
Got the PDF files, thanks On Apr 23, 2011, at 7:36 PM, paul annen wrote: lol, exactly my point its a peer based network for sharing files or any size or nature (its how i pirate my movies) but i think drop box will work best for this... and cleaning the carbs isent a huge deal on the w

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Graham Rogers
Paul, the mirrors are on the fairing but yes, it looks like they also could have been screwed into the clutch and brake perches. I'll compare your pics Graham ps. The mufflers are in great shape but too loud. I prefer the stock ones -if anyone wants to sell theirs or trade for some Night

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread paul annen
lol, exactly my point its a peer based network for sharing files or any size or nature (its how i pirate my movies) but i think drop box will work best for this... and cleaning the carbs isent a huge deal on the wings, just a pain because you have to take so much crap off to get to where you c

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Graham Rogers
what's torrent mean? On Apr 23, 2011, at 6:54 PM, paul annen wrote: i also have a pdf of the manuals for the 1200 GL bikes... but its to big to send as an attachment (46 mb) anybody have a suggestion on how to send this to graham (or anyone else interested). im thinking that the best way

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Graham Rogers
There is a weekly local publication called the Shopper. I go through that every week and see what I can find. This bike was actually on Craigslist and the seller lived on the same road as my inlaws in Mifflinburg just 5 miles away. I was the first there. We chatted for an hour. He knew

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Allen Thomas
That's purdy. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Graham Rogers Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:17:31 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade This is for all you GWin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread paul annen
and another Manuel http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27090482/GL/7181787-Honda-GL1200-Goldwing-8487-Service-Manual.pdf On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 7:19 PM, paul annen wrote: > dropbox link to GL1200 Manuel... > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27090482/GL/Honda%20Goldwing%20GL1200%201986%20to%201987%20Honda%20Parts

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread paul annen
dropbox link to GL1200 Manuel... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27090482/GL/Honda%20Goldwing%20GL1200%201986%20to%201987%20Honda%20Parts%20Manual-1EA1C.pdf On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 7:05 PM, James O'Gorman wrote: > I use dropbox. We could have a shared dropbox folder for the group. We > could share fil

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread James O'Gorman
I use dropbox. We could have a shared dropbox folder for the group. We could share files up to a few gigs if needed. - James O'Gorman On Apr 23, 2011, at 5:54 PM, paul annen wrote: > i also have a pdf of the manuals for the 1200 GL bikes... but its to big to > send as an attachment (46 mb) a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread paul annen
not that its ever going to happen... but if that bike ever gets parted out i got dibs... i need soo many things that look prestine on that one... wind shield, seat, luggage, factory keys, final drive hub assembly, rear wheel, passenger back rest, right side ferring mirror.. (i should just stop.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread paul annen
i also have a pdf of the manuals for the 1200 GL bikes... but its to big to send as an attachment (46 mb) anybody have a suggestion on how to send this to graham (or anyone else interested). im thinking that the best way would be to torrent it, but dont know how many (if any) members would want a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Joey Kelley
Graham, Seriously - how do you find these deals? Does everyone just know you in town? -Joey On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 4:36 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > $1000 > > On Apr 23, 2011, at 4:31 PM, Gene Henry wrote: > > Fine bike! About how much? > > - Original Mess

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread paul annen
the trip meter controls on mine are right below the key. looks like your missing mirrors and CB controls (at least thats where mine are. il take a pic tonight when i go back to shore to pick up the fiancee.. if thats what your missing and want mine we can come up with a deal, i dont use those contr

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Graham Rogers
cassette tape, Graham On Apr 23, 2011, at 4:59 PM, Kurt Nolte wrote: Is that a tape deck I spot up with the instruments? Looks good. -Kurt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Graham Rogers
thanks Paul - found it. Next question. Has any one got the trip meter cover/buttons/switch for the same Gold Wing (before I go to eBay). The cover and the buttons are missing, Graham On Apr 23, 2011, at 3:16 PM, paul annen wrote: on my 86 aspencade the air box is right underneath the tre

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Kurt Nolte
Is that a tape deck I spot up with the instruments? Looks good. -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_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
not a bad score!... I paid 500 for mine, but it was not running and hadent for a while... -Original Message- Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011 4:36:49 pm To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: "Graham Rogers" Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade $1000 On Apr

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Graham Rogers
$1000 On Apr 23, 2011, at 4:31 PM, Gene Henry wrote: Fine bike! About how much? - Original Message - From: Graham Rogers To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:17 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade This is for all you GWinger

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: If someone that lives close to me, I need help.

2011-04-23 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
il ask my buddy... Great mechanic, cheep... Right now hes hurting for cash, so he will work extra cheep But he will make shure the bikes in the best running condition possable -Original Message- Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011 4:22:11 pm To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" From: "Da

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread Gene Henry
Fine bike! About how much? - Original Message - From: Graham Rogers To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:17 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade This is for all you GWingers. I just bought this Wing yesterday. It

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: If someone that lives close to me, I need help.

2011-04-23 Thread Dan Mtbiker
It is the front forks, I need help with. I have to buy the seals and the oil now. I just the new front fork springs replacements, and 412 rear shocks. The 412 are suppose to be Heavy duty. I email Progressive to verifty that I do have Heavy Duty shocks before I put them on. I never replaced fo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

2011-04-23 Thread paul annen
on my 86 aspencade the air box is right underneath the trey in the "glove box". under that you wwill find the fuse block. you have to remove the fuse block (its mounted to the lid of the air box) to get to the air box lid. il try to take some pics for you this evening or tomorrow (out on the boat

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] shaft drive - 1984 650

2011-04-23 Thread Bob Bunnell
My '83 650 shop manual calls for SAE #90 hypoid gear oil above 41 degrees F, #80 below 41 degrees F. Bob Bunnell 518 314-1612 bobbunn...@charter.net Back Porch Band www.backporchband[dot]com (copy this link and then repla

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] shaft drive - 1984 650

2011-04-23 Thread Kyle Munz
Yeah, again the shop manual would help here. Its 90weight hypoid gear oil if I remember correctly. -Kyle On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 9:51 AM, Kenneth Knight wrote: > how about the shaft drive. > Drain and refill? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >

[Nighthawk Lovers] shaft drive - 1984 650

2011-04-23 Thread Kenneth Knight
how about the shaft drive. Drain and refill? -- 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+

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] my 650

2011-04-23 Thread Kyle Munz
The filter is behind a cover on the front of the engine on the 83-85 650s. A shop manual is pretty handy to have for this. Oil recommendations aren't a good thing to ask for on this group as the difference in opinions can get to be quite heated (Just check the archives). The one thing every agrees

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] my 650

2011-04-23 Thread Michael Giambattista
Go with the honda recommended oils n weight On Apr 23, 2011 9:46 AM, "Kenneth Knight" wrote: > OK I have had the bike for almost a week and want to change all of the > lubricating oils. > Is there an oil filter for crankcase oil? > What do you all recommend as the best oil to use as replacement? >

[Nighthawk Lovers] my 650

2011-04-23 Thread Kenneth Knight
OK I have had the bike for almost a week and want to change all of the lubricating oils. Is there an oil filter for crankcase oil? What do you all recommend as the best oil to use as replacement? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle L

[Nighthawk Lovers] Is this the Nighthawk "Death Rattle"?

2011-04-23 Thread j...@jespecialties.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKspGcgEIoM&feature=player_detailpage I've had the motor out 3 times now for tranny/ shift fork issues. The tranny is great now but this rattle has appeared. Maybe something in the tranny or perhaps alternator drive chain. Honda has discontinued the part # (28161-MJO