[Nighthawk Lovers] Saddlebags recommendation?

2012-07-25 Thread GPro
I searched the forum for posts about saddlebags, and I know there really isn't any consensus about which are the best. So I'll approach it this way: What doesn't work? I've gotten comfortable on my NH750 (92), and I'm considering adding throw-over saddlebags. Are there any out there that are to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: The worst of CL

2012-07-25 Thread Allen Thomas
But a jab to the nose followed by an upper cut to the lower intestines is far more effective. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: surfswab Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:21:51 To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Reply-To: nighthawk_lov

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: The worst of CL

2012-07-25 Thread surfswab
I'm with you. The "bitch slap" was invented to knock some sense into the cluelessly out-to-lunch. On Jul 25, 8:58 am, Kyle Munz wrote: > I'm thinking about going to see this bike just so I can smack the seller > upside the frakking head! > > http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/3156238730.html > [i

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Laptop bag for laptop commute.

2012-07-25 Thread surfswab
I like those "tunnel" bags. They make a lotta sense for any bike with a pillion set up. On Jul 25, 11:22 pm, "Pastor Ron" wrote: > http://www.saddlemen.com/store/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=74... > d=f24f73c44783e466363ead6b26c2a060 -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No power/ stalling in low rpm. Any ideas?

2012-07-25 Thread surfswab
What you've done is okay for a mild case of VOC (volatile organic compound) evaporation. That's when gas is just beginning to turn to "syrup" or "varnish." That's when it's most responsive to the dissolving effects of Seafoam (lighter fluid, alcohol and light machine oil) or the like. However, w

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Honda fiche

2012-07-25 Thread surfswab
I'm sold on Service Honda. They are not only competitive, but they will make the effort to seek out NOS (New Old Stock) parts that have been discontinued by Honda, if you query them. They do not stock parts themselves, but have multiple sources for factory items and deal only in original Honda pa

[Nighthawk Lovers] Laptop bag for laptop commute.

2012-07-25 Thread Pastor Ron
http://www.saddlemen.com/store/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=7428&zeni d=f24f73c44783e466363ead6b26c2a060 -- 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.co

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No power/ stalling in low rpm. Any ideas?

2012-07-25 Thread Kurt Nolte
YES. YES YES YES. Sincerely, The group. -Kurt On Jul 25, 2012 11:06 PM, "E.T." wrote: > Pulled the carbs. > Cleaned all the jets. > The choke was almost locked shut because of that cleaner my brother used. > It had crystals in it which jammed the bystarter valve... Took half a can > of cleaner

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No power/ stalling in low rpm. Any ideas?

2012-07-25 Thread E.T.
Pulled the carbs. Cleaned all the jets. The choke was almost locked shut because of that cleaner my brother used. It had crystals in it which jammed the bystarter valve... Took half a can of cleaner through there to even be able to pull them from their seats. Crystal buildup on the springs, in

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Weirdest thing I've hauled on the bike this year!

2012-07-25 Thread Joey Kelley
The hard bags or the 49cc APU? :-) -Joey On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 10:24 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Those are some serious side cases. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > -Original Message- > From: Joey Kelley > Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > Date: Wed, 25 Jul

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Weirdest thing I've hauled on the bike this year!

2012-07-25 Thread Allen Thomas
Those are some serious side cases. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Joey Kelley Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:29:38 To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Weir

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Of all the days...

2012-07-25 Thread Kurt Nolte
Sure enough, a bad PAIR of wires were causing both my issues, intermittent no Headlight and intermittent No-Run. Cleaned the contacts, snipped the solder balls off the wire ends, and resoldered. Also applied liquid electrical tape to seal. BAM, fired right up first time, strong headlight, good idl

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No power/ stalling in low rpm. Any ideas?

2012-07-25 Thread E.T.
Ran some through. Let it sit. Then ran the rest of a can of sea foam for 60 miles. No improvement. The problem gets worse as the engine gets up to temperature The engine hesitates and wants to die below 3 to 3.5k rpm. Holding the throttle steady, it will slowly and roughly pick up. Then when

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] PDF 550 650 Nighthawk Service Manual 1983 - 1985

2012-07-25 Thread NighthawkEZ
Yeah I can get a picture up later today I think. Thanks. I have been soaking it in liquid wrench. On Friday, July 20, 2012 11:24:48 PM UTC-5, aspork42 wrote: > > Can you send in a picture? > > Start soaking with PB Blaster or some other type of penetrant (not WD-40) > and go get yourself a scr

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda fiche

2012-07-25 Thread Allen Thomas
Glad to be of assistance. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Graham Rogers Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:08:17 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda fiche Thanks Allen, I was just i

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No power/ stalling in low rpm. Any ideas?

2012-07-25 Thread Allen Thomas
I just split a can over 3 fill ups. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: "E.T." Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:47:09 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No power/ stalling in low rpm. Any id

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No power/ stalling in low rpm. Any ideas?

2012-07-25 Thread Allen Thomas
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: "E.T." Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:47:09 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No power/ stalling in low rpm. Any ideas? When doing the seafoam treatm

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No power/ stalling in low rpm. Any ideas?

2012-07-25 Thread Ross M. Jamison
The other think to consider, is that when your riding the tank is sloshing, so it keeps the Seafoam in suspension. I really don't think it settles. Thank you, Ross M. Jamison Sent from my iPhone On Jul 25, 2012, at 4:06 PM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > If you are fighting a severe clog, a heavy dose a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No power/ stalling in low rpm. Any ideas?

2012-07-25 Thread Ross M. Jamison
What you have mentioned about Seafoam settling, I have not experienced. I ride every day I can. If I remember correctly, I ran a tank of regular gas between treatment. I can't remember if I did 1/2 a can per tank or the whole can. Like I said, my bike runs so good you'd think it was twins! Than

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No power/ stalling in low rpm. Any ideas?

2012-07-25 Thread Ross M. Jamison
Fill the tank & add Seafoam to the tank. That is what I did. Thank you, Ross M. Jamison Sent from my iPhone On Jul 25, 2012, at 2:47 PM, "E.T." wrote: > When doing the seafoam treatment, should I just add it to the gas, or should > I go directly into the hose? I've read differing things... >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda fiche

2012-07-25 Thread Graham Rogers
Thanks Allen, I was just interested in getting Honda part #s so I bookmarked ServiceHonda, Graham On Jul 25, 2012, at 3:06 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Well I servicehonda has the best prices but high shipping the use honda part > numbers. Cheapcycle parts is almost as cheap but less on shipping

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No power/ stalling in low rpm. Any ideas?

2012-07-25 Thread Kurt Nolte
If you are fighting a severe clog, a heavy dose and a good hard run can do wonders. Like Joey, I've run a whole can in a fresh tank and then flogged the crap out of it to clear up issues. An assisted Italian Tune, if you will. Kurt On Jul 25, 2012 3:51 PM, "Joey Kelley" wrote: > For Maintenance

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] The worst of CL

2012-07-25 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
Bobers and choppers designed from the start to be that are ok in my book. Its the guys that cut up a perfectly good bike just to make something that looks cool but rides like crap that annoy me. So to any of our membes that want to build one, i am assuming that your chopping a wrecked bike or bu

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No power/ stalling in low rpm. Any ideas?

2012-07-25 Thread Joey Kelley
For Maintenance with Seafoam I believe the recommended dosage is one ounce per gallon mixed directly in with the gas. From personal experience, I suggest putting a fresh tank of gas into the bike, then the correct number of ounces per gallon and going for a long ride to burn as much of the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No power/ stalling in low rpm. Any ideas?

2012-07-25 Thread E.T.
When doing the seafoam treatment, should I just add it to the gas, or should I go directly into the hose? I've read differing things... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To view this discussion on the web visit ht

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda fiche

2012-07-25 Thread Allen Thomas
Well I servicehonda has the best prices but high shipping the use honda part numbers. Cheapcycle parts is almost as cheap but less on shipping they are a little slow to ship though. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Graham Rogers Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Honda fiche

2012-07-25 Thread Graham Rogers
What's the website you use Allen to find Honda part #s? -- 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 email to nighth

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Of all the days...

2012-07-25 Thread Kurt Nolte
I wish I had! Tempted to ask my boss if I can go grab the bike and do that... Kurt On Jul 25, 2012 12:29 PM, "Kyle Munz" wrote: > You should have brought the right hand controls to work, give you > something to do. > > -Kyle > > > On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > >> So recen

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Of all the days...

2012-07-25 Thread Kyle Munz
You should have brought the right hand controls to work, give you something to do. -Kyle On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > So recently, the 750 is showing its temperament and giving new an > intermittent no-run condition. I traced the problem back to the right hand > control

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Real Ride

2012-07-25 Thread Kyle Munz
The helmet is strapped to the side of his helmet, probably clipped onto his goggle straps, that's why it never moved relative to the video. I get the same thing if I mount my cam on the side of my head. -Kyle On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Paul wrote: > *That video officially gave me the cr

[Nighthawk Lovers] Of all the days...

2012-07-25 Thread Kurt Nolte
So recently, the 750 is showing its temperament and giving new an intermittent no-run condition. I traced the problem back to the right hand controls, and the soldering on the wires there. Haven't had a chance to correct it, hoping to tonight. Here at work, occasionally we need to pick up a bus wi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Real Ride

2012-07-25 Thread Paul
*That video officially gave me the creeps. What was the stationary object on the right side of the video? It looks like the side of his helmet, but it never moved.* * Paul LeBoutillier * *www.hondanighthawks.net* On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 6:40 AM, vadik selo wrote: > thats crazy... > im not sur

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] The worst of CL

2012-07-25 Thread Paul
*Can I come?* * Paul LeBoutillier * *www.hondanighthawks.net* On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 6:58 AM, Kyle Munz wrote: > I'm thinking about going to see this bike just so I can smack the seller > upside the frakking head! > > http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/3156238730.html > [image: image 0] > > -

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] The worst of CL

2012-07-25 Thread Ross M. Jamison
Potential bobber. There is a company in Oklahoma that makes bobber frames & can supply the accessories. Thank you, Ross M. Jamison Sent from my iPhone On Jul 25, 2012, at 7:58 AM, Kyle Munz wrote: > I'm thinking about going to see this bike just so I can smack the seller > upside the frakkin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] The worst of CL

2012-07-25 Thread Kurt Nolte
Fixed that for you. Kurt On Jul 25, 2012 10:25 AM, "Kyle Munz" wrote: > > Too bad we can't +1 emails yet, because Javier's deserves many +1s > > -Kyle > > > On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 9:16 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote: >> >> Truer words never spoken. >> >> Kurt >> >> On Jul 25, 2012 10:14 AM, "Javier Garc

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] The worst of CL

2012-07-25 Thread Kyle Munz
Too bad we can't +1 emails yet, because Javier's deserves a +1 -Kyle On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 9:16 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > Truer words never spoken. > > Kurt > On Jul 25, 2012 10:14 AM, "Javier Garcia" wrote: > >> The real hero here is the guy that stole his welding machine :-D >> Javier. >> >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Real Ride

2012-07-25 Thread Joey Kelley
Very very carefully -Joey On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 10:14 AM, Kyle Munz wrote: > I'm wondering how he turns around to get back down > > -Kyle > > > On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 9:12 AM, Javier Garcia wrote: >> >> I've seen this before. I am sure the camera makes it look worse than what

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] The worst of CL

2012-07-25 Thread Kurt Nolte
Truer words never spoken. Kurt On Jul 25, 2012 10:14 AM, "Javier Garcia" wrote: > The real hero here is the guy that stole his welding machine :-D > Javier. > > On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 8:58 AM, Kyle Munz wrote: > >> I'm thinking about going to see this bike just so I can smack the seller >> ups

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Real Ride

2012-07-25 Thread Kyle Munz
I'm wondering how he turns around to get back down -Kyle On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 9:12 AM, Javier Garcia wrote: > I've seen this before. I am sure the camera makes it look worse than what > it is, but even though it is crazy. Any mistake and good bye. > Javier. > > On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 8:38

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] The worst of CL

2012-07-25 Thread Javier Garcia
The real hero here is the guy that stole his welding machine :-D Javier. On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 8:58 AM, Kyle Munz wrote: > I'm thinking about going to see this bike just so I can smack the seller > upside the frakking head! > > http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/3156238730.html > [image: image

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Real Ride

2012-07-25 Thread Javier Garcia
I've seen this before. I am sure the camera makes it look worse than what it is, but even though it is crazy. Any mistake and good bye. Javier. On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 8:38 AM, Pastor Ron wrote: > Now that’s a read ride. But I couldn’t do it 2 up. > > Ron > > * * > > http://www.youtube

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Anyone looking for a 750 Yamaha Triple?

2012-07-25 Thread Graham Rogers
Keep thinking Joey. I'm always interested, Graham On Jul 25, 2012, at 8:49 AM, Joey Kelley wrote: > I'm just thinking of you Graham! :-) > -Joey > > On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 8:44 AM, Graham Rogers > wrote: >> Thanks Joey, but I'll pass, plenty of them around here. Last week I passe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] The worst of CL

2012-07-25 Thread Allen Thomas
Too bad he already chopped them. I hate seeing that kind of stuff, ruining two perfectly good bikes. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Kyle Munz Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:58:15 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] The worst of CL

2012-07-25 Thread Kurt Nolte
Want some help? Kurt On Jul 25, 2012 8:58 AM, "Kyle Munz" wrote: > I'm thinking about going to see this bike just so I can smack the seller > upside the frakking head! > > http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/3156238730.html > [image: image 0] > > -Kyle > > -- > You received this message because yo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] The worst of CL

2012-07-25 Thread Joey Kelley
Now now - violence is not the answer. (Then again, I'd probably do the same thing) -Joey On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 8:58 AM, Kyle Munz wrote: > I'm thinking about going to see this bike just so I can smack the seller > upside the frakking head! > > http://houston.craigslist.o

[Nighthawk Lovers] The worst of CL

2012-07-25 Thread Kyle Munz
I'm thinking about going to see this bike just so I can smack the seller upside the frakking head! http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/3156238730.html [image: image 0] -Kyle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Anyone looking for a 750 Yamaha Triple?

2012-07-25 Thread Joey Kelley
I'm just thinking of you Graham! :-) -Joey On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 8:44 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: > Thanks Joey, but I'll pass, plenty of them around here. Last week I passed > up on one that had done only 11k miles and was in great shape, problem was it > was black with gold flecs

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Anyone looking for a 750 Yamaha Triple?

2012-07-25 Thread Graham Rogers
Thanks Joey, but I'll pass, plenty of them around here. Last week I passed up on one that had done only 11k miles and was in great shape, problem was it was black with gold flecs - very professional paint job but I would have had it painted original black. It needed a new rear tire and a throt

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Real Ride

2012-07-25 Thread vadik selo
thats crazy... im not sure i'd enjoy that ride On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 8:38 AM, Pastor Ron wrote: > Now that’s a read ride. But I couldn’t do it 2 up. > > Ron > > * * > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaU9WowJAvE&feature=player_embedded#! > > -- > You received this message be

[Nighthawk Lovers] Real Ride

2012-07-25 Thread Pastor Ron
Now that's a read ride. But I couldn't do it 2 up. Ron http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaU9WowJAvE&feature=player_embedded#! -- 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_love

[Nighthawk Lovers] Anyone looking for a 750 Yamaha Triple?

2012-07-25 Thread Joey Kelley
http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/3161588366.html Graham? -Joey -- -Joey Kelley JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google