Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Location

I'm from County Cork, Ireland... 5 generations ago like Graham... Anyone seen me lucky charms? - James O'Gorman (nice Irish name, I know) On Jul 5, 2011, at 6:52 PM, surfswab wrote: > I seem to remember an Irishman, but he hasn't posted in quite some > time.l > > On Jul 5, 8:25 pm, sbro...@hot

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 94 CB750 Nighthawk transmission

Well, we got the manual as surfswab recommended.. At the same time, I got a note from blues903 about a broken spring on the shifter arm pawl. Looking at the pictures it made perfect sense. We spent most of the day getting in there, since the engine has to be lifted to get at some of the bolts. Inde

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] A nice surprise...

Don't you worry Dennis - you can rub our Northern Hemisphere Noses in it when we're complaining about teeth chattering and snowmobiles starting up at 0200... :-) -Joey On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 3:44 AM, Dennis wrote: > Yes, and that’s the weather for it. Hard to imagine i

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: K&N Air Filter on 2002 750cc Nighthawk

I have a '93nh 750 and I get on average 43mpg. Is this about right? I've never checked the air filter, if is dirty, i'd probably want to replace it, so should I go w k&h? Or it's no difference? Also i've read here bout this washer mod... Will that lower my fuel consumption? Sent from my iPa

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Yet another candidate for the best Craigslist photo of a motorcycle...

Maybe it was sharp and clear 30 years ago when it was last running, and has gotten fuzzy and blurrier over the years. I know sometimes I feel like that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage

Seafoam is also good to relieve mosquito and wood tick bites! Possibly hemorrhoids, also. (At least it will make you forget about them! ;~) The list of possible uses is almost endless Just check the Nighthawk history files for Seafoam! From: Bryan McGee Sent: Tuesday

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage

thank's again will try it.. --- On Tue, 7/5/11, Graham Rogers wrote: From: Graham Rogers Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 10:07 PM Walmart, auto parts stores ... On Jul 5, 2011, at 10:04 PM, Bryan McGee wrote:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage

That sounds right , It takes 3-5 mins to warm up and I have forgot to turn it off..I should have said too it has 4-1 supertrapp exhaust on it..that my factor too..thanks for the help hanghank.. --- On Tue, 7/5/11, Hanghank wrote: From: Hanghank Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage To:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage

You maybe right there was a lot of adjustment to get it running right,I will let it play out over the week..It's been 5 years since this bike has start.. --- On Tue, 7/5/11, James O'Gorman wrote: From: James O'Gorman Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage To: "nighthawk_lovers@googlegrou

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage

Walmart, auto parts stores ... On Jul 5, 2011, at 10:04 PM, Bryan McGee wrote: Javier, Never heard of seafoam where can I find this at.I live erie,pa its a good size city with all major autoparts store...And thanks for the help. --- On Tue, 7/5/11, Javier Garcia wrote: From: Javier Garci

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage

Javier, Never heard of seafoam where can I find this at.I live erie,pa its a good size city with all major autoparts store...And thanks for the help. --- On Tue, 7/5/11, Javier Garcia wrote: From: Javier Garcia Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Location

I seem to remember an Irishman, but he hasn't posted in quite some time.l On Jul 5, 8:25 pm, sbro...@hotmail.com wrote: > So am I the only one?! ... > > Sent from my HTC > > - Reply message - > From: "Graham Rogers" > Date: Tue, Jul 5, 2011 22:45 > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Location >

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Happy 4th, ya'll

My son, USMC. On Jul 5, 10:03 am, "Hanghank" wrote: > “A veteran is someone who signed a blank check, payable to the United States > Of America and it’s Freedom,  for up to and including his/her life.”   > > As a 75 year old non-veteran, I recognize the great sacrifices made by too > many to in

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage

In my experience, octane rating will not have too much effect on MPG. My owner’s manual calls for R+M/2 or AKI of 86 or better. see Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating . I often use 89 or mid grade because I can get it w/out ethanol. MY ‘84 CB650SC is “cold blooded” and requi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage

Bryan, you could try running some seafoam on each tank. I recently got a cbr which PO didn't use much in the last 5 years. After cleaning the carbs I was getting 25 mpg. I started adding between 1/4 to 1/2 pin of seafoam at each tank refill. In a couple of weeks it when up to 35 mpg. Javier. On T

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Engine surge

+1 on Allen's questions, and I believe that a carb sync might be in your future. - James O'Gorman On Jul 5, 2011, at 5:00 PM, "Allen Thomas" wrote: > Does it surge while riding? Does it surge while cold or hot? Does the exhaust > pop while idling or during deceleration? If you blip the throttl

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage

That sounds like half of what you should be getting, but remember mileage is typically used incorrectly as a measure of vehicle fitness and economy (at least in my O opinion) You likely actually got about 50mpgs or higher when riding, and burned the second gallon while warming up the bike and do

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: K&N Air Filter on 2002 750cc Nighthawk

Just a thought, matchew, maybe the washer mod might help? I have a K&N and my bike ran fine without the washer mod, haven't gotten extensive riding after the washer mod. Andrew Syracuse, NY 85 700SC 93 NH750 On Jul 5, 5:24 pm, Stephen Brown wrote: > I have fitted one to my 1992 [US spec] nighth

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Location

So am I the only one?! ... Sent from my HTC - Reply message - From: "Graham Rogers" Date: Tue, Jul 5, 2011 22:45 Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Location To: Cornwall - 5 generations ago, Graham On Jul 5, 2011, at 5:17 PM, Stephen Brown wrote: > Anyone here form the UK? > > -- > You re

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage

thanks for input .I will watch it as ride more, it will get better i'm still getting a feel for the bike..thanks guy's --- On Tue, 7/5/11, Graham Rogers wrote: From: Graham Rogers Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 6:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Engine surge

Does it surge while riding? Does it surge while cold or hot? Does the exhaust pop while idling or during deceleration? If you blip the throttle do the RPMs drop below idle then return, do they hang for a bit then lower? Have you looked at the plugs? Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original M

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Electric problems 96 750

The turn signal switch on the handlebar might have gunk in there that is shorting/insulating the connections. Take it apart and clean it out it out. The rear brake thing is probably the the adjustment for the switch. Follow the brake pedal for a spring that attaches to a switch that gets pulled

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage

I have always used 87 octane in all my Nighthawks and they have run fine. Never took notice of gas consumption though, Graham On Jul 5, 2011, at 6:35 PM, Bryan McGee wrote: The bike 84 nighthawk cb650sc and after 4 weeks of hard work putting this old girl back together it's 95% there ,So m

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage

Bryan, The wrong octane won't help matters - but I've found that it is possible to get horrible gas mileage out of a bike as you're still learning the shift points and such. Just a thought. -Joey On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 6:35 PM, Bryan McGee wrote: > The bike 84 n

[Nighthawk Lovers] Gas mileage

The bike 84 nighthawk cb650sc and after 4 weeks of hard work putting this old girl back together it's 95% there ,So my Question is I put 55 miles on her first day on the road and i went though 2 gals of gas put i know I used the wrong octane of 87 . I read the manual and it should be 93 octane .

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Location

Only in many of my TV watching habits Watching Doctor Who at the moment. Anybody seen my Tardis? -Joey On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 5:17 PM, Stephen Brown wrote: > Anyone here form the UK? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Location

Cornwall - 5 generations ago, Graham On Jul 5, 2011, at 5:17 PM, Stephen Brown wrote: Anyone here form the UK? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Rust treatments

Excellent ... I'm like a kid in a candy store:) -Original Message- From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of surfswab Sent: 05 July 2011 22:25 To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Rust treatments Try McMast

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: K&N Air Filter on 2002 750cc Nighthawk

I have fitted one to my 1992 [US spec] nighthawk - 750: I oiled it once - with the supplied pack and over oiled it so cleaned it all off with K&N airfilter cleaner and sprayed it sparingly instead with K&N oil [end result is a nice salmon pink colour] - fitted perfectly but worth checking - and

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Rust treatments

Try McMaster-Carr. If they don't have the hardware item you're looking for, it doesn't exist. You'll be like a kid in a candy store. http://www.mcmaster.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this grou

[Nighthawk Lovers] Location

Anyone here form the UK? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/nighthawk_lovers/-/J8hVS-4mzt8J. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_l

[Nighthawk Lovers] facebook groups

Found this one on facebook:- The Unofficial Honda Nighthawk Group https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_2388383538 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.go

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Rust treatments

All these replies are really helpful although like katie am thinking replacement and then proper maintenance might be the best option ... but first think im going to try wire wool and penetrating oil - brass wool if i can find it :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Rust treatments

I never heard of brass wool - will look harder now !! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/nighthawk_lovers/-/unQNAlTH_SwJ. To post to this grou

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ups and downs wth an 82

Sorry about the puppy surprise and your carburetor woes. Just got my carburators in the mail today and wish I was as far into the repair adventure good or bad as you! ~Katie Lamb On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 11:31 AM, Dave Abell wrote: > Hope everyone had a great Fourth. I got some good news and bad

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Motorcyclist Killed While Riding Without Helmet to Protest New York Helmet Law

Here in Hawaii we don't have a helmet law - I don't get it - I even bought a helmet to wear after I workout so I don't stink up my daily helmet. I was living in California when they passed the helmet law. A friend runs one of the emergency room at a bigger hospital in the SF Bay Area. The number

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: drain tube

I pulled the drain plug off my bike for the first time in my ownership and I would guess the first time in the 45,000 of the bikes life. The stuff that came out was nasty. I rode for 120 miles and still found stuff on my garage floor at the end of the ride. Moral of the story - pull the plug wit

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Engine surge

I know on a car this is usually caused by a leaky intake gasket allowing unmetered air into the engine thus throwing the ECU's PID for a loop. I know these bikes are unmanaged but it may be something similar. -Kyle On Jul 5, 2011 12:58 PM, "Kim Paddock" wrote: > Hi all! I have a surge in my engin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] nighthawk for sale in the keys

your welcome i found this http://keys.craigslist.org/cto/2474340674.html and im trying to find the money On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 2:09 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > Yay, an excuse to go back to the keys! > > -Kyle > On Jul 5, 2011 1:02 PM, "paul annen" wrote: > > http://keys.craigslist.org

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] nighthawk for sale in the keys

Yay, an excuse to go back to the keys! -Kyle On Jul 5, 2011 1:02 PM, "paul annen" wrote: > http://keys.craigslist.org/mcy/2452531910.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] nighthawk for sale in the keys

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[Nighthawk Lovers] Engine surge

Hi all! I have a surge in my engine that I can't figure out. When I start the bike it revs up and down about 500rpm. I have taken off the carbs and I don't think that's the problem. Could it be the choke cable? An engine problem? Let me know your thoughts. Hotrodmamma. -- You received this mes

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Parts cross-reference software

thank you On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 5:01 PM, surfswab wrote: > Dunno how good a product this is, but it sounds indispensable for the > old bike builders among us who might be willing to take a $30 gamble: > > http://zedder.com/itm00616.htm > > Mine's a late-model 750, so no problem finding parts (

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Motorcyclist Killed While Riding WithoutHelmet to Protest New York Helmet Law

@ jason, i am a daily rider as well, i do not own a car and at one point my daily commute was 45 miles each way (on a 250 NH). i have laid my bike down a few times (all with helmet) and was very thankful for them even though my head never hit the ground. my fiancee on the other hand would have bee

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Riders in Naples FL

Palm Harbor FL. On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 8:50 AM, Ed wrote: > Hello South Florida, > > I am curious to know if any contributors to this forum live in Naples, > FL. Thought it might be nice to hook up for a day ride someday. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Yet another candidate for the best Craigslist photo of a motorcycle...

Has anyone seen my telescope? I'm gonna need it... EEESh! -Joey On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 11:46 AM, Christina Mays wrote: > Just awesome! Did he back up to Portland to take that photo? > > LOL > > Christina > On Jul 4, 2011 6:30 PM, "Paul" wrote: > > * > > **http://eugene.craigs

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Yet another candidate for the best Craigslist photo of a motorcycle...

Just awesome! Did he back up to Portland to take that photo? LOL Christina On Jul 4, 2011 6:30 PM, "Paul" wrote: > * > **http://eugene.craigslist.org/mcy/2477245628.html > * > * > * > -- > * > > Paul LeBoutillier > * > * > * > *www.hondanighthawks.net* > > -

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Motorcyclist Killed While Riding WithoutHelmet to Protest New York Helmet Law

I,ve been in four accidents and none involve head, but my road rash quickly changed my mind about a good jacket and gloves. Both my knees will probably always carry the scars as a reminder. I was wearing a good leather jacket, cheap gloves and jeans. Jeans did not hold up, but that jacket saved

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Motorcyclist Killed While Riding Without Helmet to Protest New York Helmet Law

I don't judge anyone that does or does not wear a helmet. Personally, I like the fact that we have a choice here in Colorado. Like the ABATE quote in the article, we are all adults, and it's our choice. I choose to wear a helmet. My choice. I personally hate the fact that the law requires me t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Motorcyclist Killed While Riding Without Helmet to Protest New York Helmet Law

I do not wear a helmet. Daily driver. Motorcycle is only means of transportation. First bike was a yamaha mini 60. 32 years on two wheels. Had an accident or two. None of them made me want to wear a helmet. It seems to me your choices are a possible broken head or a probable broken neck. Please do

[Nighthawk Lovers] Ups and downs wth an 82

Hope everyone had a great Fourth. I got some good news and bad news. Good news my 82' CB650SC now runs but it is way rich and the petcock leaks like a sieve on reserve and the carbs leaked for a minute on startup. Also good resqued a puppy from the shelter that does not set off the wife's allergie

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Happy 4th, ya'll

“A veteran is someone who signed a blank check, payable to the United States Of America and it’s Freedom, for up to and including his/her life.” As a 75 year old non-veteran, I recognize the great sacrifices made by too many to insure my Freedom and Liberty. To those who paid the ultimate

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Happy 4th, ya'll

I agree with Joey, and more than combat you veterans and active service members do so much more fire ordinance and destroy things. You and your fellows have been the front line of so many humanitarian aid missions, been the rescuing hands for so many distressed disaster victims, and put your bodies

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Happy 4th, ya'll

Although I'm sending it out a bit late - Thank you all for your service, the cause of Freedom needs soldiers. -Joey Proud American On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 10:37 AM, Chuck wrote: > USMC 1975-1985 > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nig

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 94 CB750 Nighthawk transmission

i have dropped my bike in upper gears before and it did not want to come out of gear. had to roll the bike some to get it in lower gears. i would try that before taking anything apart. On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 10:11 PM, Jimi Hendricks wrote: > Hi, > My son acquired a bike that won' tshift out of 5t

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Happy 4th, ya'll

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 94 CB750 Nighthawk transmission

Take apart ur shift linkage n lube it with waterproof white grease On Jul 4, 2011 10:21 PM, "Jimi Hendricks" wrote: > Hi, > My son acquired a bike that won' tshift out of 5th gear. The shifter > seems to move down freely, maybe too freely.Any ideas on easy fixes? > Any help will be appreciated. >

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 94 CB750 Nighthawk transmission

Thanks for the welcome! The year was a typo, it's a 92. I'll have a manual shortly. The problem is for sure inside the case, and getting there looks formidable. I've owned several 750s, beginning in about 1970 and recall opening the case once. I can't remember enough of the shifter mechanism to pic

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 94 CB750 Nighthawk transmission

First, welcome to the group.. Second, you'll need to research the VIN number on your son's bike to determine the year it was actually manufactured. Honda made the 750 from '91 to '93, skipped a year, then started up again with the '95 model, until '03. So there was no '94 model. Third, intitial

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] A nice surprise...

Yes, and that's the weather for it. Hard to imagine it just now down here as we're waking up to ice on everything most mornings. Enjoy! Dennis G. Christchurch From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 20

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Happy 4th, ya'll

And myself. USAF 1966 to 1970. Dennis Gallagher Christchurch, New Zealand From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of bobcat...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 11:32 AM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighth