Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] CB250 H6024 headlight swap question

2015-04-30 Thread Paul
Welcome to the group Sam. Glad to have you on board. Yours is an excellent question which I will defer to those who may have done that particular swap. On Apr 30, 2015 11:27 PM, "Sam Spade" wrote: > New NightHawk CB250 owner. Just learning to ride so I don't have a lot of > knowledge yet about

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New to the Group, with a New CB650SC

2015-04-30 Thread Rx4Pain
Dang, didn't know I would have to secure my new ride from the Nighthawk addicts hjere! ha! paul, I just put 2 and 2 together. I did not know you were the same "Paul" as the "Paul's Nighthwak Pages Paul". I spent some time there prior to my purchase reminding myself of the differences between

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1998 Honda CB 750 NIGHTHAWK

2015-04-30 Thread Paul
Wow!! On Apr 30, 2015 8:48 PM, "Javier Garcia" wrote: > The givi rack and the corbin seat probably cover half of the price. > http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/mcy/5004294829.html > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" gr

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1998 Honda CB 750 NIGHTHAWK

2015-04-30 Thread Graham Rogers
That will go quick, quicker if I was in the area, Graham Sent from my iPad > On May 1, 2015, at 14:47, Javier Garcia wrote: > > The givi rack and the corbin seat probably cover half of the price. > http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/mcy/5004294829.html > -- > You received this message because yo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1998 Honda CB 750 NIGHTHAWK

2015-04-30 Thread Allen Thomas
Good deal. Allen Thomas On Apr 30, 2015 10:48 PM, "Javier Garcia" wrote: > The givi rack and the corbin seat probably cover half of the price. > http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/mcy/5004294829.html > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Mo

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1998 Honda CB 750 NIGHTHAWK

2015-04-30 Thread Javier Garcia
The givi rack and the corbin seat probably cover half of the price. http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/mcy/5004294829.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Replacement turn sigs, and ignition.

2015-04-30 Thread Mark Weisenfeld
PURCHASED! Thanks a bunch!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Replacement turn sigs, and ignition.

2015-04-30 Thread Steven Mt
Here they are on eBay. $26 View item: EBP Pair Front Turn Signal Indicator Stem Stay 83 Honda Nighthawk 550 End Time: May 22, 2015, 3:12:38 AM CDT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Replacement turn sigs, and ignition.

2015-04-30 Thread DoomSmt
Yes, Sale in progress. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, sen

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: There ought to be a law...

2015-04-30 Thread EGrider
I remember, way back when, there was a cartoon in the daily newspaper called "There oughta be a law." Was it your inspiration? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Vacuum tube o-rings removal

2015-04-30 Thread EGrider
Glad I didn't try pulling the ends off too hard. Thanks. These carbs are coming out much cleaner than when I didn't break the rack, at least the outsides. The proof of the insides will be when I put them on a bike and try to start it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New to the Group, with a New CB650SC

2015-04-30 Thread Paul
On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 12:25 PM, Rx4Pain wrote: > Hi Paul, I simply did a search for "Nighthawk Forum" and after sorting > thru a few results, I got here. ​Be sure and check out my Nighthawk website too at www.hondanighthawks.net​ *Paul LeBoutillier * *www.hondanighthawks.net

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Five Years Ago Today....

2015-04-30 Thread Kyle Munz
The last time I was in Venezuela I remember seeing a couple of guys changing the entire front suspension of a car jacked up in the middle lane of a 4 lane street. They certainly didn't care if any neighbors got pissed. -Kyle On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 5:07 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > I've fixed man

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Battery for an '85 650 Nighthawk

2015-04-30 Thread Allen Thomas
Bikemaster sells one, just search for the yaushua part number +AGM. I put one in Ratbob but I've had to rescue the nighthawk with it so it will fit. Allen Thomas On Apr 30, 2015 6:03 PM, "Kurt Nolte" wrote: > Lithium needs a specialty charger, so there's that. > > MotoBatt had one that fit my od

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Vacuum tube o-rings removal

2015-04-30 Thread Allen Thomas
#2 I use a dental pick the local Ace hardware has them in the dollar bucket. Put a little silicon lube on the new o-rings to help them slide on. Allen Thomas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from th

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Five Years Ago Today....

2015-04-30 Thread Allen Thomas
I've fixed many a hooptie in a pep boys parking lot. Allen Thomas On Apr 30, 2015 12:12 PM, "Javier Garcia" wrote: > That's not a bad idea. > > On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 11:53 AM, Allen Thomas > wrote: > >> Throw your tools in the car, and get Sari to drive it over to a pep >> boys/autozone/etc.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Battery for an '85 650 Nighthawk

2015-04-30 Thread Kurt Nolte
Lithium needs a specialty charger, so there's that. MotoBatt had one that fit my odd sized VFR spot. Kurt On Apr 30, 2015 1:35 PM, "Tommy Hill" wrote: > I have the acid 12A-A battery, but it needs replacing. Anyone know what > size sealed battery will fit? Or do you trust the lithium batterie

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Battery for an '85 650 Nighthawk

2015-04-30 Thread Graham Rogers
An acid battery will last me 5 - 7 years kept on a maintainer, just one or two years otherwise, Graham Sent from my iPad > On May 1, 2015, at 08:58, Tommy Hill wrote: > > The "good care" is my problem. I just keep saying I'll plug it in next time > - which is oddly like tomorrow. > > -- >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Battery for an '85 650 Nighthawk

2015-04-30 Thread Tommy Hill
The "good care" is my problem. I just keep saying I'll plug it in next time - which is oddly like tomorrow. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Battery for an '85 650 Nighthawk

2015-04-30 Thread bobcat732
I don't know what is wrong with the acid batts. I just replaced the batt in my 84 650. It lasted 7 years with good care. On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 4:35 PM, Tommy Hill wrote: > I have the acid 12A-A battery, but it needs replacing. Anyone know what > size sealed battery will fit? Or do you trust

[Nighthawk Lovers] Battery for an '85 650 Nighthawk

2015-04-30 Thread Tommy Hill
I have the acid 12A-A battery, but it needs replacing. Anyone know what size sealed battery will fit? Or do you trust the lithium batteries? Batteries Plus did not have a sealed battery that would work, nor did Advance Auto. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Vacuum tube o-rings removal

2015-04-30 Thread EGrider
>Glenn, are you asking if the orings come off of that transfer tube or does the transfer tube come apart? Answer: Both. My choices, as I see it: 1. I could leave the o-rings on the tubes and just put the carbs back together. I might get away with this, as they seem to be in good enough shape.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Five Years Ago Today....

2015-04-30 Thread Javier Garcia
That's not a bad idea. On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 11:53 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Throw your tools in the car, and get Sari to drive it over to a pep > boys/autozone/etc. Then work on the bike there so you dont have to go far > if you need a tool, they are used to ppl fixing stuff in their parking

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs done.

2015-04-30 Thread Allen Thomas
Since we have two topics going on in this thread.. Matt, sounds good I'll look for your post. Tommy, you might need to find a carb for "parts" off of ebay to get that part as I haven't seen one listed anywhere. On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 4:00 PM, Tommy Hill wrote: > I never knew it was removable, e

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] starting issues

2015-04-30 Thread Allen Thomas
Get the battery load tested, once charged bridge the solenoid posts to make sure the starter works. Then check and clean all connections especially the ones on the solenoid and right pod. Check and clean your engine and chassis ground points. On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 3:05 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Five Years Ago Today....

2015-04-30 Thread Allen Thomas
Throw your tools in the car, and get Sari to drive it over to a pep boys/autozone/etc. Then work on the bike there so you dont have to go far if you need a tool, they are used to ppl fixing stuff in their parking lot. On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 2:39 PM, Javier Garcia wrote: > No yet. I got Kurt's c

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Vacuum tube o-rings removal

2015-04-30 Thread Allen Thomas
OH BTW the smallest o-ring in the HF viton kit is a 3mm x 1mm and I measured the small o_ring on the pilot adjustment screw on the 80 CB750C and it was 3mm x 1mm. On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 11:47 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Glenn, are you asking if the orings come off of that transfer tube or does >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Vacuum tube o-rings removal

2015-04-30 Thread Allen Thomas
Glenn, are you asking if the orings come off of that transfer tube or does the transfer tube come apart? On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 12:28 PM, EGrider wrote: > Forgot the picture. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" grou

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: A little eye-candy

2015-04-30 Thread Kurt Nolte
I love that Orange color. Looking sharp! Kurt On Apr 29, 2015 10:43 PM, "Phil" wrote: > > > > I finally got my control package done: it took a few iterations through a > shop to figure it out:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Hard Bags for '96 Nighthawk

2015-04-30 Thread Kurt Nolte
The wingrack looks sharp, but if I recall correctly it needs some thinking to put it on the Nighthawk without the Givi NIghthawk specific mounting kit. Kurt On Apr 30, 2015 6:14 AM, "ewun" wrote: > You might want to look at this - I just got a notification in my in-box > from Revzilla. I've had

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Hard Bags for '96 Nighthawk

2015-04-30 Thread ewun
You might want to look at this - I just got a notification in my in-box from Revzilla. I've had it for a couple of years on my 2002-NH750 and I like it. While is definitely supports a Givi mount, I'm sure you can adapt to Pelican or others. Looks sharp, OEM'ish. http://www.revzilla.com/motor