Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda's New bikes

2012-09-07 Thread Paul
*That's just flat out disappointing. * * Paul LeBoutillier * *www.hondanighthawks.net* On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 7:40 AM, Pr Ron wrote: > The fury looks bad a……. especially in red. No Nighthawk in the line-up. > > > Ron > > ** ** > > ** ** > > > http://motorsportsnewswire.wordpress.c

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Some of these clips will have you going 'Been there' others will have you cringing

2012-09-07 Thread Kyle Munz
I find backing it back down the ramp more intimidating. -Kyle On Sep 7, 2012 2:22 PM, "paul annen" wrote: > most of those things were covered in my MSA class... except for moving the > bike in a truck... still scarriest thing i have ever dont on a bike was > driving it up the ramp onto a box tru

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda's New bikes

2012-09-07 Thread Ross M. Jamison
I know. The new systems are great. They are computer controlled, where my suki was mechanically injected. Similar to old diesel. Thank you, Ross M. Jamison Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2012, at 2:37 PM, paul annen wrote: > modern 2 stroke injection systems arent bad... actualy fun.. thats w

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I'm leaving my Nighthawk for 2 months

2012-09-07 Thread Graham Rogers
I have a number of bikes on battery tenders. They can extend the life of a Walmart battery from 1 year without a tender to 5 years with one. I have one bike that still has had the same battery in it for nearly 7 years now - because it is always on a tender (except when I'm riding it because don

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I'm leaving my Nighthawk for 2 months

2012-09-07 Thread paul annen
+1 on the battery tender... thats one of the things where brand makes a diffrence too... dont get an off brand trickle charger, spend the $35 and get a battery tender... On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 3:53 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > ** > Drain the carbs, and buy a battery tender. Put it on the centerstan

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I'm leaving my Nighthawk for 2 months

2012-09-07 Thread Allen Thomas
Drain the carbs, and buy a battery tender. Put it on the centerstand. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Jurisgnostic Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:28:18 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] I'

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda's New bikes

2012-09-07 Thread paul annen
modern 2 stroke injection systems arent bad... actualy fun.. thats what my scooter has, and all of your 2 stroke jetskis, although alot of people prefer to simply premix them because the injector is still the weak point On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 3:03 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > I remember. > > On Sep

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Haffa Man

2012-09-07 Thread paul annen
wow... all i can say is wow.. On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 9:20 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > ** > Yea, his attitude, and perseverance are admirable. Makes my problems seem > small. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > -- > *From: * Javier Garcia > *Sender: * nighthawk_lovers@googl

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Some of these clips will have you going 'Been there' others will have you cringing

2012-09-07 Thread paul annen
most of those things were covered in my MSA class... except for moving the bike in a truck... still scarriest thing i have ever dont on a bike was driving it up the ramp onto a box truck. On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 9:11 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Somebody should tell them to: > A. Don't grab the fron

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Be safe out there

2012-09-07 Thread Kurt Nolte
When I was in high school, there was a localish race rider who suffered a chain snap on a hard launch. The chain whipped up and took his leg at the knee, shattering the bone too badly to attempt reattaching it. He left motorcycles, got into rally. Drove a car with a hand clutch mounted to his shif

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Be safe out there

2012-09-07 Thread paul annen
sad story, glad he is alive. makes me want to mount cameras on the 4 corners of my bike any time i go out. there is a guy where i live that rides a trike with a jocky shift and a prostetic left leg... but cant blame the guy if he decides to hang up his helmet ither paul On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 1:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda's New bikes

2012-09-07 Thread Graham Rogers
I remember. On Sep 7, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Ross M. Jamison wrote: > Graham, > As I may have indicated previously, I owned a 1968 Suzuki GT550, Two stroke > triple. Wicked fast but could only enjoy moments at a time. The two stroke > oil injection was a constant problem. > > Thank you, > > Ross M

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I'm leaving my Nighthawk for 2 months

2012-09-07 Thread Graham Rogers
Give it to Graham On Sep 7, 2012, at 2:28 PM, Jurisgnostic wrote: > What do I need to do to make sure it's ok? thoughts I have: > > Disconnect the battery > put the fuel petcock to "off" > > ... > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda's New bikes

2012-09-07 Thread Ross M. Jamison
Graham, As I may have indicated previously, I owned Thank you, Ross M. Jamison Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2012, at 12:48 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > Interesting one model is called a Phantom. Back in the 80's I had a Suzuki > GS550L. I bought it from the Police Dept and converted it to a s

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda's New bikes

2012-09-07 Thread Ross M. Jamison
Graham, As I may have indicated previously, I owned a 1968 Suzuki GT550, Two stroke triple. Wicked fast but could only enjoy moments at a time. The two stroke oil injection was a constant problem. Thank you, Ross M. Jamison Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2012, at 12:48 PM, Graham Rogers wrote:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I'm leaving my Nighthawk for 2 months

2012-09-07 Thread Kurt Nolte
With a cover on it, like a motorcycle cover, you'd be fine. Yes, I did mean the cap; the idea is to allow the empty tank to breathe, preventing moisture from being trapped inside. Kurt On Sep 7, 2012 2:35 PM, "Michael Grondin" wrote: > Thanks. By "open", you mean the cap? Wouldn't that let dir

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I'm leaving my Nighthawk for 2 months

2012-09-07 Thread Michael Grondin
Thanks. By "open", you mean the cap? Wouldn't that let dirt in? Or did you mean the petcock On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > Throw some fuel stabilizer in the tank and store it FULL and closed, or > absolutely empty and open. > > Kurt > On Sep 7, 2012 2:28 PM, "Jurisgnostic

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I'm leaving my Nighthawk for 2 months

2012-09-07 Thread Kurt Nolte
Throw some fuel stabilizer in the tank and store it FULL and closed, or absolutely empty and open. Kurt On Sep 7, 2012 2:28 PM, "Jurisgnostic" wrote: > What do I need to do to make sure it's ok? thoughts I have: > > Disconnect the battery > put the fuel petcock to "off" > > ... > > -- > You re

[Nighthawk Lovers] I'm leaving my Nighthawk for 2 months

2012-09-07 Thread Jurisgnostic
What do I need to do to make sure it's ok? thoughts I have: Disconnect the battery put the fuel petcock to "off" ... -- 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@google

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda's New bikes

2012-09-07 Thread Graham Rogers
Interesting one model is called a Phantom. Back in the 80's I had a Suzuki GS550L. I bought it from the Police Dept and converted it to a street bike. (It had harley type fenders, single seat, white box on the back and the antennas, etc.) I found a warehouse full of used GS550 and GS750 parts

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda's New bikes

2012-09-07 Thread Ross M. Jamison
I sat on one the other day. Too uncomfortable to sit on with my back problems. As I mentioned, the Shadow RS was a perfect fit for me. That indicates that mid mount foot pegs & a pull back handle bar are the best for me. Thank you, Ross M. Jamison Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2012, at 8:40 AM

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] No Sleeping in the Joy Ride!

2012-09-07 Thread Ross M. Jamison
Yes. Probably meds. Although I can almost sleep standing up at times. Thank you, Ross M. Jamison Sent from my iPhone On Sep 6, 2012, at 10:13 PM, mike21...@aol.com wrote: > > > How do you fall asleep on a two wheel anything? > My guess is she was on Heroin, Xanax, sleeping pills or just some

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda's New bikes

2012-09-07 Thread Kurt Nolte
Must disagree, the Fury just looks uncomfortable to me. Disclaimer: I don't like cruisers, bobber or choppers. I'm interested in seeing Kawasaki's response to the success of the new cbr250. If the 2013 Ninjette goes EFI I'll have to do back to back comparison rides at dealers. :p On Sep 7, 2012 9

[Nighthawk Lovers] Honda's New bikes

2012-09-07 Thread Pr Ron
The fury looks bad a... especially in red. No Nighthawk in the line-up. Ron http://motorsportsnewswire.wordpress.com/2012/09/05/honda-announces-more-new -models-for-2013-0905121/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!"

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] TRIUMPH ROCKET III - 21ST CENTURY MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURE

2012-09-07 Thread Joey Kelley
Since the Dawn of Time. Right. -Joey On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 4:35 PM, Javier Garcia wrote: > Instructive video: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKEuzxC4eGc > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signal problems - AGAIN ALLEN!

2012-09-07 Thread Graham Rogers
we could do it that weekend Allen (15th). In the meantime, I'll steer at it and keep trying - in theory should be able to do it, Graham On Sep 7, 2012, at 6:28 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: > If you have availability next weekend I'll come up to help you out, even if > I'm by myself. > Sent via B

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signal problems - AGAIN ALLEN!

2012-09-07 Thread Allen Thomas
If you have availability next weekend I'll come up to help you out, even if I'm by myself. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Graham Rogers Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012 23:30:51 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject