Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Has anyone tried to retrofit EFI to a 1991+ CB750?

2012-06-29 Thread Kurt Nolte
Reviving this thread, as I (oops) forgot to answer this question and because I wish to appeal to the wisdom of the group. CBR600 (and 600RR) bikes have 40mm throat diameter throttle bodies. Stock NH650 had, at biggest, 32. Will adding 8mm of throttle throat produce a noticeably "twitchy" throttle

[Nighthawk Lovers] Oil change

2012-06-29 Thread bikerman
I am trying to remove the bolt in the oil filter canister but it will not move. I am afraid of twisting it off. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get this out without damage? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] How to ride.

2012-06-29 Thread Pr Ron
$13 on Amazon.com Ron _ From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allen Thomas Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 2:54 PM To: Nightwawk Lovers Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] How to ride. Yea that is a book I have been wanting to get.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] How to ride.

2012-06-29 Thread Allen Thomas
Yea that is a book I have been wanting to get. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Kyle Munz Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:51:36 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] How to ride. Great vid

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] How to ride.

2012-06-29 Thread Kyle Munz
Great video. I love having physics involved instead of just hear say. -Kyle On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 11:09 AM, Javier Garcia wrote: > I like it. Nice video. > Javier. > > > On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 9:52 AM, Pr Ron wrote: > >> Here is a good video on Youtube on how to ride. >> >> ** ** >>

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Appalachian experience?

2012-06-29 Thread zgotts
Parkway is awesome for views, especially NC side. Just watch your speed - they will nail you with a crazy fine. To me, more interesting than the parkway are most of the roads that lead to the parkway. Some of the best roads I've ever found are to/from the highway to the parkway could do t

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Appalachian experience?

2012-06-29 Thread EGrider
Looks like after I get those two books I may never be seen or heard of again. Seems I always end up gravitating toward GA 9 up to Dahlonega and then a Helen, Suches, or Blairsville loop beyond that. It's getting routine. I've had my bike up on Lookout Mountain twice now; may be time to make it

[Nighthawk Lovers] Excerpt from a CL ad

2012-06-29 Thread Joey Kelley
Hope I never have to make this choice: "needs nothing, ready to ride...hate to see it go but apparently my marriage is more important, lol" OUCH! http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/3078307490.html -Joey -- -Joey Kelley JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] How to ride.

2012-06-29 Thread Javier Garcia
I like it. Nice video. Javier. On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 9:52 AM, Pr Ron wrote: > Here is a good video on Youtube on how to ride. > > ** ** > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWH_QiXw5n4 > > ** ** > > ** ** > > Ron > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Max Load

2012-06-29 Thread surfswab
Crank up the preload on the rear shocks and add more air than usual to the rear tire. Then load it up to your max and see how it handles. On Jun 28, 1:43 pm, KimAnn wrote: > Hi there, > > I am wondering if all bikes (no matter size/engine size) have a max > load somewhere around 400lbs? > > And

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1986 450sc coil

2012-06-29 Thread Allen Thomas
Well the carbs on my 750 only had 4 hoses. Fuel in from the tank in the middle of the bank. Vacuum to the petcock from the #2 carb. And two drain hoses between #1 and 2, also #3 and 4. I can't imagine a non CA version of your bike requires more plumbing. The rest of the CA emissions junk could b

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: At least this one is built - not torn apart!

2012-06-29 Thread Joey Kelley
And if the shovelhead leaks a little, you've got excess lubrication. Eh On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 9:57 AM, surfswab wrote: > That's not a seat.  It's a rolling rectal exam.  Bike musta been > custom-built by a proctologist. > > Grab the bars and you're already bent over (!) >

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: At least this one is built - not torn apart!

2012-06-29 Thread surfswab
That's not a seat. It's a rolling rectal exam. Bike musta been custom-built by a proctologist. Grab the bars and you're already bent over (!) On Jun 29, 8:35 am, Joey Kelley wrote: > http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/3108050385.html >       Finally - someone with the good sense not to rip apart

[Nighthawk Lovers] How to ride.

2012-06-29 Thread Pr Ron
Here is a good video on Youtube on how to ride. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWH_QiXw5n4 Ron -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1986 450sc coil

2012-06-29 Thread Mr. Knight
I bought the bike 2 years ago. Very clean but the carbs were off. I cleaned them and re-installed, but the manual doesn't show vacuum line routing. The bike runs but needs correct fuel and vacuum line connections. I know there are connections between the 2 carbs that I haven't figured out. A c

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Appalachian experience?

2012-06-29 Thread surfswab
Here's a couple passages from book 1 that really intrigue me and are on my eventual to-do list. It's from the ride overview of the Lookout Mountain Loop (GA/AL/TN lines), an hour off I-75: "This ride is an adrenaline rush right from the start. GA 136 climbs Lookout Mountain in a series of twisti

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1986 450sc coil

2012-06-29 Thread Allen Thomas
I'm in Mt Airy, Jason is in Pasadena, and Javier is in Silver Spring. We should meet up sometime. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: "Mr. Knight" Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:51:41 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ST1100 bogs down at 6,000 RPM

2012-06-29 Thread Allen Thomas
Check for a rodent nest in your airbox. Unless your compression is shot you should have no trouble doing highway speed. Sounds like an air or fuel restriction. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Antonio Ansoleaga Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 29

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] At least this one is built - not torn apart!

2012-06-29 Thread Allen Thomas
That tank looks like crap. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Joey Kelley Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:35:52 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] At least this one is built - not torn apart!

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ST1100 bogs down at 6,000 RPM

2012-06-29 Thread Antonio Ansoleaga
It could also be that the bike is not breathing right and I would check the choke, just to busy to do it to mine. AA On 6/27/12, Pr Ron wrote: > Hay Brian, are you on the ST-Owners group? So what exactly have you tried to > fix it? > > > > I like to try all the easy things first before doing the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ST1100 bogs down at 6,000 RPM

2012-06-29 Thread Antonio Ansoleaga
I agree, my 450 bogs down on 6 gear I cant do more than 55 no matter how much throttle I give it. I have been wanting to change out the floats but at 55 bucks for the set and it needs two of them I am going to ride it on 5th gear for a while, lol. AA On 6/27/12, Pr Ron wrote: > Hay Brian, are yo

[Nighthawk Lovers] At least this one is built - not torn apart!

2012-06-29 Thread Joey Kelley
http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/3108050385.html Finally - someone with the good sense not to rip apart a decent bike! -Joey PS - Pricetag is wy more than I'd pay! -- -Joey Kelley JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Appalachian experience?

2012-06-29 Thread Allen Thomas
Lucky you. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Larry Overbey Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:22:58 To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Appalachian experience? I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Appalachian experience?

2012-06-29 Thread Michael Curran
I'm within a ten minute ride of it myself but at the 460 exit near Bonsack VA. We should organize a ride of the parkway. That would be cool. Mike Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Nexus Larry Overbey wrote: >I live at the foot of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and ride it all the >time. It never ceases to