[Nighthawk Lovers] Craigslist '86 Nighthawk 450

2011-06-23 Thread Dave Abell
Looks like a nice project. http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/mcy/2455873724.html 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_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from th

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: longest rides

2011-06-23 Thread paul annen
@jason i believe that you just planed poorly. yes durring the fires theres going to be lots of smoke. gnats cant keep up when your moving (and the off bug fans work great on them when your stoped), sunburn and long runs just need a little planning. as far as the cops go, all you have to do is nothi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Question about 84-86 cb700 and 84-86 cb750's

2011-06-23 Thread Paul
*FIXED. Thanks for the input guys. * * * *Whenever I'm dealing a possible error I always like to confirm with two or more sources.* * * *Paul* * * On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 9:15 AM, Dennis wrote: > Paul, > > ** ** > > Bore and stroke 67.0 x 49.4 mm (2.64 x 1.94 in) > > ** ** > > **-

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Family Father's Day Ride - 6-19-11

2011-06-23 Thread Paul
*Joey, you are having WAY too much fun on that GS1000!!! [?] * * * *You shot some gorgeous scenery on that ride!! How fun! * * * *Paul* * * On Sun, Jun 19, 2011 at 8:08 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: > Hello All, > Happy Father's Day to All the Fathers on the Group! > Yesterday my Mom ask

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Spam Lens for the taking just pay the shipping

2011-06-23 Thread Paul
*Dave, keep us posted as you get all the right replacement parts put together. Let us know how things go and send some pics of the changes. * * * *Paul * On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 12:52 PM, Dave Abell wrote: > In my haste they other day I purchased the wrong rear amber lens for > my bike. I'm looki

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Saw this little guy yesterday..

2011-06-23 Thread nighthawkin
early 80's hawk cb400? On Jun 23, 9:31 am, Paul wrote: > *Yesterday my wife and I were in Boise, Idaho shopping and I came across > this little guy in a Mall parking lot. Hopped out and snapped a couple pics. > Any guess as to the year and engine size? The mall parking lot was busy do I > didn't

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Saw this little guy yesterday..

2011-06-23 Thread David Abell
Paul, It looks like a 78' CB400 Honda Hawk ( 408cc i think ). 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_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send ema

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Motorcycle salvage

2011-06-23 Thread Jim
I'm not too familiar with the salvage yards here, and the websites are kind of lacking, but in the southeast Wisconsin area there are: Milwaukee Cycle Salvage, www.milwaukeecycle.com, 414-466-7707 Wisconsin Cycle & Salvage (Neenah, WI), www.cyclesalvage.net, 920-722-6909 Midwest Cycle Salvage (Gre

[Nighthawk Lovers] 750 backrest

2011-06-23 Thread hallman
I think some one was looking for one. rif4v-2357981889 on craigslist rodhall -- 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 thi

[Nighthawk Lovers] 750 bachkrest

2011-06-23 Thread hallman
oops. Wrong one. 2ajxy-2457229752 onCraigslist in Houston Tx. rodhall -- 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,

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1982 nighthawk

2011-06-23 Thread Graham Jones
I have a 1992 750 that has 1 km that hardly gets driven. Has spent alot of time in storage. I am told it is only running on three cylinders. Anybody ever have problems with carbuerators or anything with their 750 engine? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Motorcycle salvage

2011-06-23 Thread MOPARJOE
Hello Mack, I have the side cover(s) from a blue '82 650. As far as I k now, the covers are exactly the same (even the colors), except mine has a small 650 emblem below the "Nighthawk", instead of the the small 750 emblem. You are welcome to call me at: 216-382-8965 if interested. ps. I also have

[Nighthawk Lovers] cheap bike for the summer

2011-06-23 Thread James O'Gorman
My friend at work sent me this today - http://merced.craigslist.org/mcy/2450089860.html I'm thinking air filter, tires, brake lines, carb rebuild, points (and cover), battery, and she's good to go. $200 bike and $400 in parts for something that I don't need to worry about. I'm only in CA until D

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] cheap bike for the summer

2011-06-23 Thread Katie Lamb
Cafe Raver Material ~Katie Lamb On Jun 23, 2011 7:14 PM, "James O'Gorman" wrote: My friend at work sent me this today - http://merced.craigslist.org/mcy/2450089860.html I'm thinking air filter, tires, brake lines, carb rebuild, points (and cover), battery, and she's good to go. $200 bike

[Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk 250 Outdoor Storage.

2011-06-23 Thread Edward Teed
Hello, First time rider about to purchase 2008 Nighthawk 250. What can I do to protect the bike outside in Florida weather despite a proper canopy? Thank you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this grou

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Motorcycle salvage

2011-06-23 Thread Mack Swanson
Thanks I'll be calling them tomorrow. From: Jim To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 10:04 AM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Motorcycle salvage I'm not too familiar with the salvage yards here, and the websites are kind of lacking, but in the southeast Wisconsin area

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk 250 Outdoor Storage.

2011-06-23 Thread grahamwr
Shrink wrap it until it is no longer recognisable and then ship it north, Graham On Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:57:26 -0400, "Edward Teed" wrote: > Hello, > First time rider about to purchase 2008 Nighthawk 250. What can I do to > protect the bike outside in Florida weather despite a proper canopy? > T

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk 250 Outdoor Storage.

2011-06-23 Thread Allen Thomas
If you can afford a garden shed that is a great option for lack of a garage. If not I have known people who made a frame from PVC pipe and fittings then covered it with tarps. It works well just make sure you weight down the frame well so high winds don't carry it away. I think northern tool sel

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] cheap bike for the summer

2011-06-23 Thread Katie Lamb
*Racer. Sorry stupid cell phone thinks its trying to help me spell again. :D Anyway there are many neat customs I saw made from Nighthawk models. Good Luck. On Jun 23, 2011 7:41 PM, "Katie Lamb" wrote: Cafe Raver Material ~Katie Lamb > > On Jun 23, 2011 7:14 PM, "James O'Gorman" wrote: >

[Nighthawk Lovers] Fork springs and seals

2011-06-23 Thread Mack Swanson
Tomorrow I plan to change the fork springs and seals on my 82 750 Nighthawk.  Anyone with experiance doing this know of any thing I would need to be aware of?  Any comments would be appriciated.  Thank you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] cheap bike for the summer

2011-06-23 Thread James O'Gorman
I like your thinking... :) On Jun 23, 2011, at 6:36 PM, Katie Lamb wrote: > *Racer. Sorry stupid cell phone thinks its trying to help me spell again. :D > Anyway there are many neat customs I saw made from Nighthawk models. > Good Luck. > >> On Jun 23, 2011 7:41 PM, "Katie Lamb" wrote: >> >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fork springs and seals

2011-06-23 Thread Allen Thomas
Be real careful not to get any dirt on the inside of the new seals when you put them on as they will leak. Also you might want to hold off until you get new bushings since they are probably worn out too and they can get messed up when you slide hammer the fork tubes out. Put some tape on the bushin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] cheap bike for the summer

2011-06-23 Thread Allen Thomas
if it runs it would be a great cafe project. I'd go for it. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 9:43 PM, James O'Gorman wrote: > I like your thinking... :) > > On Jun 23, 2011, at 6:36 PM, Katie Lamb wrote: > > *Racer. Sorry stupid cell phone thinks its trying to help me spell > again. :D > Anyway there

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] cheap bike for the summer

2011-06-23 Thread Katie Lamb
Good luck and keep us posted if you do it! If I could turn my Nighthawk into one I would! Here are some pictures I googled and thought were about like the list bike you posted. http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2009/7/15/cb350f-cafe-racer.html http://www.localriders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11720&p

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: cheap bike for the summer

2011-06-23 Thread ewun
Just be careful and do some DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles) homework before you commit. The back-fees could amount to hundreds of dollarsI've heard and know of more than a few 'deals' out there come with $700-$1,000+ in back fees and penalties. (I'm in CA also) Eric On Jun 23, 4:14 pm, "James

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: cheap bike for the summer

2011-06-23 Thread James O'Gorman
Good call Eric. I haven't heard back from the seller yet, so it may be gone already. For that price, I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same day as the posting. - JO On Jun 23, 2011, at 8:51 PM, ewun wrote: > Just be careful and do some DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles) homework > before you c

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk 250 Outdoor Storage.

2011-06-23 Thread Paul
*Allen, those are excellent suggestions...especially the garden shed idea. Back in 1980 (or thereabouts) my wife and I bought a house sans garage, but the place had a garden/tool shed off to the side of the house. It worked great for housing my Goldwing, except that the doors wouldn't close properl

[Nighthawk Lovers] I don't get it...

2011-06-23 Thread Paul
*Okay...SOMEbody please help me out. * * * *What is the draw with handlebar tassels? * * * *I honestly** don't understand what would possess someone to put them on a motorcycle. * * * *Paul* -- * Paul LeBoutillier * * * *www.hondanighthawks.net* -- You re

[Nighthawk Lovers] Now HERE'S a classic motorcycle

2011-06-23 Thread Paul
*Ever seen a Honda Dream? * * * *http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/2458418172.html * -- * Paul LeBoutillier * * * *www.hondanighthawks.net* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To