[Nighthawk Lovers] Brakes

Hi i just rebuilt my front brake master cylinder and i got it back together just fine i added my fluid and to check i pumped my handle after adding fluid to the resvior and i get nothing out of where the brake line bolts to don't know if i did something wrong and if i have to put the reseviou

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Flyer photo for band-G8

Tony the Tiger would love it! From: pa_s...@verizon.net Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 10:31 PM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Flyer photo for band-G8 I got a free t-shirt & thought I'd get creative with it I love My 550! Bernie Frank -- You received t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] new addresses please - for Graham

A little over $120 will get you 2 TB and USB 3.0 – 10 times faster than 2.0, with auto backup. From: Kurt Nolte Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 9:58 PM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] new addresses please - for Graham Ouch, that bites Graham. Maybe think ab

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] new addresses please - for Graham

I'll enquire about that, I just forgot to back stuff up on CDs in the last year or so and I can't find my back ups prior to then. So, it's good to start over again now and then, Graham On May 25, 2011, at 10:58 PM, Kurt Nolte wrote: Ouch, that bites Graham. Maybe think about getting one

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] my '86 700s

I think so and I have both. Graham On May 25, 2011, at 10:50 PM, Dave wrote: I didn't realize that they hadn't switched it... so am i right in saying that the 700s is really a nicer machine? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] new addresses please - for Graham

Ouch, that bites Graham. Maybe think about getting one of those external HDs that automatically backs you up? I've considered one for the laptop. Prices are really, really low these days; just a bit over a hundred dollars for a /Terabyte/. A terabyte! 1 TB, once considered an unattainable amount o

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] my '86 700s

I didn't realize that they hadn't switched it... so am i right in saying that the 700s is really a nicer machine? -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] my '86 700s

Don't forget 25 HP and 15 FT/LBS less power and that cool two stage headlight. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Graham Rogers Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 22:12:19 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Night

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] my '86 700s

They are a de-tuned CBR900 with a standard frame. A real wheelie machine, I almost bought one instead of my VFR800 thanks Javier! Glad I got the VFR though it is more comfortable, stable, and powerful. Personally of the super standards of the early 2000s I'd pick the kawasaki zrx1200 it looks li

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] new addresses please - for Graham

I have it here, Graham, On May 25, 2011, at 10:04 PM, Javier Garcia wrote: Save the drive Graham, don't throw it away. I can try a couple of tricks just in case. Javier. On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 8:34 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: Computer shop tried everything to retrieve the data with no su

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] my '86 700s

No, the '03 CB750 NH isn't fuel injected. .It is 5 speed (no 6th OD), chain driven instead of shaft, cable clutch instead of hydraulic, single front disc, no fuel gauge or gear indicator... Graham On May 25, 2011, at 9:14 PM, Dave wrote: I was considering getting a 919 this year, and bo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] new addresses please - for Graham

Save the drive Graham, don't throw it away. I can try a couple of tricks just in case. Javier. On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 8:34 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > Computer shop tried everything to retrieve the data with no success. I did > back up on discs up till about a year or two ago but now I can't fi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] my '86 700s

I guess i'm glad that I never test rode it then! It was very tempting though! -- 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 grou

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] my '86 700s

The 919 is water cooled. Real nice bike too though the engine is too powerful for the frame. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Dave Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 18:14:38 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sputtering in cold + rain?

I replaced mine with automotive solid core wires (7MM I think). The wires are held in the coil pack by a compression fitting, if you unscrew it you can pull the old wires out. Inside the coil there is a spike that contacts the wires conductor. I just stuck the compression fitting on the new wire

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] my '86 700s

I was considering getting a 919 this year, and bob logue had a newer (i think 03) 750 nh sitting right there, and in terms of engine design, they looked exactly the same! I'm sure some internals changed, and it changed to fuel injection instead of carbureated (sp?) but they looked very similar!

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Sputtering in cold + rain?

Hmm..Next time it rains and this happens, pull over and see if any of the pipes are cold. A long while back, this was happening with my Nighthawk 750. What I discovered was that my third pipe was cold, and the other three hot (I splashed some water on them from a puddle; the water would evaporate

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] my '86 700s

It's amazing how little the engine changed over 2 decades! Don't pull the yellow cord... ;) Peace, +Lie On 11-05-25 17:54, Dave wrote:

[Nighthawk Lovers] my '86 700s

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sputtering in cold + rain?

Plug wires grounding out in excess moisture sounds plausible, what do your plug wires look like Bruce? I looked at mine and they looked fine, although there's a wrap (heat-shield?) around each, and there's some space between the edges of the wrap. Thinking maybe of closing that hole and givin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] new addresses please - for Graham

Computer shop tried everything to retrieve the data with no success. I did back up on discs up till about a year or two ago but now I can't find the discs, Graham On May 25, 2011, at 6:58 PM, Javier Garcia wrote: Graham, I am sorry to hear that. Did you had a backup of your files? are y

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] new addresses please - for Graham

Good idea, thanks Dennis. Folks send address to my private e-mail address, Graham On May 25, 2011, at 6:34 PM, Dennis wrote: Graham, You might ask folks to send you this stuff to your private E-Mail address otherwise, it'll all be very public and subject to getting vacuumed up by spa

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Here

Hey Paul Biking may be new to me but i just can't get enough of it. I just got back from a 250 km trip up through a mountain pass and back along Kootenay Lake east shore. I'll post some pics when i find a camera that works. Regards Bruce On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 9:15 AM, tdsbruce wrote: > Hey

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sputtering in cold + rain?

Funny you should mention that. I went up through the Skyway pass today; yes they call it that for a reason. It was cloudy and probably below fourty degrees up there. Rode right through the clouds so humid my mirrors fogged up, and yes, my engine was running rough between 2500 and 4500. Could ha

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sputtering in cold + rain?

Cracked plug wires grounding out?? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Lie Njie Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 14:36:15 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sputtering in cold + rain? Howdy Nighth

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 82 NH CB650SC Easter eggs

A job worth doing is worth doing right! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Paul Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 15:30:58 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 82 NH CB650SC Easter eggs * Hey Da

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85NH

Take pictures while you work, its not only a handy way to remember how to put it back together, but you can post them so that your experience can help others. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Paul Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 15:24:

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Here's a blast from the past... on carbs for my'85 CB650sc

Oh, yes, I do know what you mean. When it's cold, I sit on my NH with the choke lever down and wait for the revs to rise before pulling out. Taking off the choke too soon always causes complaints. But this was a far, far different case. With the choke fully closed, it would start ... just ba

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My 84 Nighthawk

Aren't they beautiful? I feel fortunate to own one. Matt Temple On May 25, 2:02 am, Michael Dosreis wrote: > I had been looking for a dependable ride for the season and was looking for > something relatively cheap maybe $1100-$1500 so I hit up Craiglist.  Started > looking around for a few wee

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] new addresses please - for Graham

Graham, I am sorry to hear that. Did you had a backup of your files? are you sure they can't be recovered? What did the guy at the computer shop told you? Javier. On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 6:16 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > Our computer crashed last week - lost everything on the hard drive so I am >

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] new addresses please - for Graham

Graham, You might ask folks to send you this stuff to your private E-Mail address otherwise, it'll all be very public and subject to getting vacuumed up by spammers. I've just sent you my data privately. Cheers, Dennis G. Christchurch -Original Message- From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegr

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1984 Nighthawk 700S

Yea sorry about that haha. I am visiting my dad right now. This is where the bike is located. He lives about 35 minutes east of Champaign two and a half hours south of Chi town. On May 25, 3:27 pm, Paul wrote: > *Hey Dustin, you left out some critical information for just about everyone, > and t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Nighthawk 700S

Based on a google of the phone number provided I'm going to guess you're in Chicago area? -Kyle On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 5:13 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > Where are you? > > > > On May 25, 2011, at 5:03 PM, Dustin Mcclure wrote: > > I have a 1984 Honda Nighthawk 700S that I am looking to sell so

[Nighthawk Lovers] new addresses please - for Graham

Our computer crashed last week - lost everything on the hard drive so I am starting over and the only way I will have e-mail addresses is if you mail them to me. I have Javier's. I need a couple of Dennis's please< Graham -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Nighthawk 700S

Where are you? On May 25, 2011, at 5:03 PM, Dustin Mcclure wrote: I have a 1984 Honda Nighthawk 700S that I am looking to sell soon. I do not have the bike here with me right now so I cannot tell exact mileage but it is around 32000. I bought the bike back in January from my brother-in-law and

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sputtering in cold + rain?

I would think that this is not normal. Plug wires? Viggy On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 3:36 PM, Lie Njie < nighthawk-lov...@kismetworldwide.com> wrote: > Howdy Nighthawk Lovers, > > So on my ride in today it was raining and about 55 degrees F. I noticed > that in 3rd and 4th, the power wasn't fluid

[Nighthawk Lovers] Sputtering in cold + rain?

Howdy Nighthawk Lovers, So on my ride in today it was raining and about 55 degrees F. I noticed that in 3rd and 4th, the power wasn't fluid through 2500-4500RPM, and there was some hiccuping / sputtering. Above 4500 it seemed fine. Curious if this is normal for the temp + rain, or if there'

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 82 NH CB650SC Easter eggs

* Hey Dave, It's one of those gambles you have to think through. If you take the easier route NOW and end up struggling with some electrical gremlins later, you may just find yourself pulling the headlight assembly apart again and wrapping all the wires individually. :) Your call, but personally I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Nighthawk 700S

*Hey Dustin, you left out some critical information for just about everyone, and that is where you're located.* * * *Paul* * * * Paul LeBoutillier www.hondanighthawks.net * On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 3:03 PM, Dustin Mcclure wrote: > I have a 1984 Honda Nightha

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85NH

*Hey Nighthawk85, I'm sure there's someone on the group who can accommodate you with the information you require. * * * *Thanks for sharing the story of your bike and do us a favor and please give us period updates as to how the work is progressing.* * * *Paul* * * * Paul LeBoutillier

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85NH

Oh hell, go ahead and treat yourself and your bike to a manual. You both deserve it and you have certainly earned it! About $40 at Helm, Inc.. See: http://www.helminc.com/helm/Result.asp?Style=helm&Mfg=AHC&Make=AHC&Model=STR+&Year=1985&Category=1&Keyword=&Module=&selected_media= From: Ni

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 Nighthawk 700S

I have a 1984 Honda Nighthawk 700S that I am looking to sell soon. I do not have the bike here with me right now so I cannot tell exact mileage but it is around 32000. I bought the bike back in January from my brother-in-law and thought I was just going to have to go through the carbs but it ended

[Nighthawk Lovers] 85NH

I've had my NH for over 4 years. We have went from Evansville, In to NW, Ill, to Marshalltown, IA, to Rochester, Minn, to Millwaukee, WS, to Chicago, to Evansville, In, then a few more trips to Chicage & back to Evansvill, Ill. ALL of this in the WINTER!!!. The NightHawk and I rode in the Rain

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Just got my first bike and it won't start. Please help!

are your plugs wet with gas?? Steve Towle AAA Home Inspections Inc. 952-496-1055 > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Just got my first bike and it won't start. > Please help! > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > From: althomas...@gmail.com > Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 11:56:51 + > > Us

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 550 Nighthawk

I'm going to start tearing the engine down this weekend for a thorough inspection. I wanted a project bike, now I have one I haven't been on a ride since my accident almost two years ago- it's killing me seeing everybody out riding! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[Nighthawk Lovers] 82 NH CB650SC Easter eggs

... and they're all rotten. I'm restoring my free bike and when I opened the headlamp bell to help access the ignition switch I noticed that 5 or 6 wire had insulation that was worn through. Is it worth my time to open up the wire harnesses and shrinkwrap the indivitual wires or just wrap the branc

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Here

*Welcome to the group!! Glad you found the bike and glad you found us! * * * *The 750 is a classic motorcycle and it sounds like you're well on your way to enjoying it immensely. Correct me if I'm wrong but 300 kilometers is about 186 miles! That's quite a trip for just learning to ride last year.*

[Nighthawk Lovers] New Here

Hey I'm new here. I just learned to ride last year. I realized that it's time for something bigger than the XT250 that I learned on. The selection of pre-owned/pre-abused bikes is not large in the Nelson, BC area where I live. Then there was an '82 750 Nighthawk that caught my eye. It was hard

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My 84 Nighthawk

It's a 650 Sent from my iPhone On May 25, 2011, at 9:29 AM, grahamwr wrote: > Mike, welcome to the group. NH what? a 650 or 700S, Graham > On Wed, 25 May 2011 02:02:39 -0400, Michael Dosreis > wrote: >> I had been looking for a dependable ride for the season and was looking > for >> somethin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My 84 Nighthawk

My red gal is my first motorcycle and I adore her. I have tried some others but I love my NH gal. It is easy to get hooked. Christina On May 25, 2011 4:10 AM, "Michael Dosreis" wrote: > I had been looking for a dependable ride for the season and was looking for > something relatively cheap maybe $

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My 84 Nighthawk

Mike, welcome to the group. NH what? a 650 or 700S, Graham On Wed, 25 May 2011 02:02:39 -0400, Michael Dosreis wrote: > I had been looking for a dependable ride for the season and was looking for > something relatively cheap maybe $1100-$1500 so I hit up Craiglist. > Started > looking around fo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My 84 Nighthawk

Looks nice, glad to have you aboard and that your new prize gets some more days in the sun. If you suspect that the carbs need cleaning then do it now rather than having your pipes turn blue, that is a real PITA to get rid of. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Michael

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Here's a blast from the past... on carbs for my'85 CB650sc

I think they all need to warm up with the choke on before you can give them any throttle. Backing out the pilot jet screws to 3 turns helps. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Matt Temple Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 19:17:30 To: Nig

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Just got my first bike and it won't start.Please help!

Add to that was the petcock turned on. Got me before ;-) Is its vacuum line connected and not cracked. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Christina Mays Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 16:28:42 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegrou

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 550 Nighthawk

I've never seen shavings like that created by break in. That half round one looks just like a peeling from a piston liner. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: "Joe S." Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 12:01:23 To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lov

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Just got my first bike and it won't start. Please help!

Usually is. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Damion Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 08:35:30 To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Just got my first bike and it won't s