Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] WTB: CB550-SC right side cover

2014-05-25 Thread Paul
*​​* *On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 7:20 PM, Javier Garcia > wrote: * > > *I can't help you with that but you should post pictures of your project. > Sounds like a pretty big work.* ​I was thinking the same thing! Pictures!​ * ​​Paul LeBoutillier * *www.hondanighthawks.net

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] WTB: CB550-SC right side cover

2014-05-25 Thread Javier Garcia
I can't help you with that but you should post pictures of your project. Sounds like a pretty big work. Javier. On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 2:41 PM, Dustin Krumm wrote: > Well this bike has a long history. > > My gramps bought a 650 new back in 83. My uncles wrecked it, so it had a > bent frame but

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clunky Shifting and Clutch

2014-05-25 Thread Paul
*​​* *On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 2:42 PM, Neil Dantam > wrote: * > > *Thanks, Allen. You oughta take over from those Clymer guys* ​You know, Neil has a point. If more of our members took detailed pictures when doing mechanical work we could have a pretty impressive library of motorcycle maintenanc

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Honda CB700S fuel petcock

2014-05-25 Thread Graham Rogers
Yes, that's it and I bought it Sent from my iPad > On May 25, 2014, at 3:30 PM, 750S wrote: > > I seen this one on Ebay. Might be an alternative if you cannot get a > satisfactory rebuild. > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CB700SC-Nighthawk-S-Replacement-Fuel-Valve-Petcock-16950-MJ1-005-/1613

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clunky Shifting and Clutch

2014-05-25 Thread Neil Dantam
Thanks, Allen. You oughta take over from those Clymer guys. Cheers, -ntd On Sunday, May 25, 2014 12:32:00 PM UTC-4, Allen wrote: > > Neil, here is my Picasa web album from when I did a clutch on my 92 NH750. > > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=102601857000444202563&target=ALBUM&id=

[Nighthawk Lovers] WTB: CB550-SC right side cover

2014-05-25 Thread Dustin Krumm
Well this bike has a long history. My gramps bought a 650 new back in 83. My uncles wrecked it, so it had a bent frame but good engine. It sat in a garage for ~25 years. FFW my gramps died I got his collection (gs550, cb650, gl1100). Since the 650 engine was ok and the frame was junk, I foun

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Honda CB700S fuel petcock

2014-05-25 Thread 750S
I seen this one on Ebay. Might be an alternative if you cannot get a satisfactory rebuild. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CB700SC-Nighthawk-S-Replacement-Fuel-Valve-Petcock-16950-MJ1-005-/161310830072?hash=item258edfedf8&vxp=mtr On Saturday, May 24, 2014 6:14:07 PM UTC-2:30, kiwinPA wrote: > > H

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] brake lighting trouble

2014-05-25 Thread Allen Thomas
Thanks Kyle. On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 12:49 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > That box is in the tail section behind the seat. You can't miss it as it's > in your way when you go to remove the bulb. > > > -Kyle > > > On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 11:48 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: > >> Kyle's right, and that seems th

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] brake lighting trouble

2014-05-25 Thread Kyle Munz
That box is in the tail section behind the seat. You can't miss it as it's in your way when you go to remove the bulb. -Kyle On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 11:48 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Kyle's right, and that seems the most likely point of failure. > I should note that there is a special box that i

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] brake lighting trouble

2014-05-25 Thread Allen Thomas
Kyle's right, and that seems the most likely point of failure. I should note that there is a special box that is a part of the braking system according to my wiring diagram. It apparently is to alert you via a light in the dash if there is an issue with the brake light. It appears that it has two c

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clunky Shifting and Clutch

2014-05-25 Thread Allen Thomas
Neil, here is my Picasa web album from when I did a clutch on my 92 NH750. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=102601857000444202563&target=ALBUM&id=5497956138734576657&authkey=Gv1sRgCJSyjqWF4ZD1yAE&feat=email I just stuck a pick handle between the wheel and swingarm and put it in gear as

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] brake lighting trouble

2014-05-25 Thread Kyle Munz
Start with the simplest answer, in this case the bulb. That's a dual filament bulb, so it would still light the tail light if the brake light filament was burned out. -Kyle On May 25, 2014 8:40 AM, "John" wrote: > Hello everyone!! I've been a quiet follower for the past couple years and > have f

[Nighthawk Lovers] brake lighting trouble

2014-05-25 Thread John
Hello everyone!! I've been a quiet follower for the past couple years and have found very helpful postings in the past. I own a '83 Honda Nighthawk 650 it has been a great bike so far nothing but normal wear and tear stuff. But, now I'm having trouble with the brake tail light. The tail light st

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda CB700S fuel petcock

2014-05-25 Thread Graham Rogers
That's the one, but with that particular one there's no guarantee that it doesn't leak either. It sounds like it needs rebuilding. On May 25, 2014, at 6:22 AM, bobcat...@gmail.com wrote: > Is this right? ebay > 380854151576 > > > On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 5:50 AM, Graham Rogers > wrote: > An

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda CB700S fuel petcock

2014-05-25 Thread bobcat732
or this 27136900678 much cheaper On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 5:50 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: > And I have a shut off valve just for such occasions. The problem is the > petcock leaks even when the bike is running, pretty bad. > > Sent from my iPad > > On May 24, 2014, at 11:57 PM, "'Rmj' via Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda CB700S fuel petcock

2014-05-25 Thread bobcat732
Is this right? ebay 380854151576 On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 5:50 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: > And I have a shut off valve just for such occasions. The problem is the > petcock leaks even when the bike is running, pretty bad. > > Sent from my iPad > > On May 24, 2014, at 11:57 PM, "'Rmj' via Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda CB700S fuel petcock

2014-05-25 Thread Graham Rogers
And I have a shut off valve just for such occasions. The problem is the petcock leaks even when the bike is running, pretty bad. Sent from my iPad > On May 24, 2014, at 11:57 PM, "'Rmj' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" > wrote: > > The other cheap way to fix that would be to put in a 1/4 tur

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda CB700S fuel petcock

2014-05-25 Thread Graham Rogers
But the '83-85 peacocks of the CB650SC don't fit the 700S tank Sent from my iPad > On May 24, 2014, at 11:11 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > > Jason's 82 650 looks to be identical to the 83-85 petcock, and it has screws > on the cover plate. > > >> On Sat, May 24, 2014 at 10:34 PM, Graham Rogers