Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] turn signals

2011-12-15 Thread James O'Gorman
It sounds like you're shorting to ground via the splices that you made. I'd undo that and try to find "dual element" LED replacement bulbs. Also, other users have reported having to use different flashers than stock since the LEDs draw less current than incandescent bulbs. - JO On Dec 15, 2011

[Nighthawk Lovers] turn signals

2011-12-15 Thread matt
i have a '95 nighthawk 750 and recently tried to replace my cracked turn signals with aftermarket LED lights. the rear went fine, the front are supposed to run and signal so there are two hot leads for the factory dual filament bulb but so i tried splicing them together and it worked for the right

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Stopping Distance of the Nighthawk

2011-12-15 Thread Stephen brown
50 or 60mph ish depending on tyre condition and road state On 15 December 2011 07:47, surfswab wrote: > Generally, brakes applied properly at that speed would not leave any > skid marks. > > "Properly" meaning front and rear brakes simultaneously with heavy > front and light-medium rear pressur

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk CB450 SC - Parts

2011-12-15 Thread Frank Toscano
Hi All, I've been riding an '83 Nighthawk 450 for a while now and continuously have a heck of a time trying to locate parts for it. I'm in dire need of a right side battery cover; does anyone have any suggestions as to where I may be able to locate one? I'd need a place who is willing to ship as I