Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Rider

Yeah, if it runs good $1500 is a steal. The only thing wrong I can see from the pictures is that it's missing the decals on the fairing but those can be bought. -Kyle On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 8:07 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > That looks like a great deal Matthew. Better get it quick before 500 ot

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Rider

Matthew, (can we call you Matt?) The 700S is generally considered THE Nighthawk of the 80s - they are very popular on this group both among those that ride and collect. A good bike to start off with - provided you can physically handle it - the seat height is not low and you nee

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Rider

+1 for the BRC suggestion. Not only will you learn "alot" but you'll also have fun. I enjoyed both days of my BRC class back in the day. -Kyle On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 7:57 AM, Joey Kelley wrote: > Matthew, > (can we call you Matt?) > The 700S is generally considered THE Nig

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 82 Honda 450SC no click no start

Starter did not crank over. Just a few sparks, like a lot, when I jumped across the solenoid posts! Now what? On Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 3:08 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Take a screw driver and jumper the posts on the solenoid. If the starter > cranks her over then it is probably the solenoid. > >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 82 Honda 450SC no click no start

Yes. Fuses good. All were checked. On Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 4:13 PM, Javier Garcia wrote: > Did you check the main fuse near the battery? > > On Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 3:24 PM, Robert Kariniemi < > robert.karini...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hellow everyone, >> I have an 82 Honda Nighthawk, which has s

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 82 Honda 450SC no click no start

Is it possible some crazy ground problem? My running lights come on. On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 9:51 AM, Robert Kariniemi < robert.karini...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes. Fuses good. All were checked. > > > On Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 4:13 PM, Javier Garcia wrote: > >> Did you check the main fuse near the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 82 Honda 450SC no click no start

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 82 Honda 450SC no click no start

If shorting the solenoid while in neutral doesn't cause it to turn over I'd pull the starter motor and test it next. This has been a common problem the past few weeks as folks are pulling their bikes out of winter storage. -Kyle On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 10:03 AM, Matthew Ward wrote: > Is it in

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Rider

+2 for the BRC, it's a hoot. I had fun bombing around the lot on a TW200, and our instructor's wife showed up day 3 to show all of us up on a Goldwing (this after she'd shown off what the then-new CBR250 could do). Take the BRC and regularly practice the slow speed skills it teaches and you'll be

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 82 Honda 450SC no click no start

+1 bad starter. Allen Thomas -- 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 grou

[Nighthawk Lovers] ongoing brake problem

Hiya guys, So I rebuilt my sticky brake calipers. Everything looked good there - and by that I mean that it looked awful before I rebuilt it. Once I finished cleaning everything and put the new seals in, the pistons slid home smoothly and I remounted the caliper. However, my master cylinder still

[Nighthawk Lovers] ongoing brake problem

Hate to say this, but sure seems like a bleeding issue. There must be some air in there. -- 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 nighth

[Nighthawk Lovers] ongoing brake problem

Oh, and that boot, I think, is only a dust cover. -- 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.

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] ongoing brake problem

Mel, the only way I was able to remove the air from my new brake line was to attach a small hose to the release valve on the caliper, to a contact solution (big one) bottle filled with brake fluid, and squeeze. Squeeze harrrd. Nothing else worked for me. Finally all the bubbles came out at th

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Rider

I found this book full of excellent tips some of which are not discussed in the BRC class. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_wugBxirhqrdUVnN01kUkdtcmc/edit?usp=docslist_api Allen Thomas On Jun 11, 2015 1:07 PM, "Kurt Nolte" wrote: > +2 for the BRC, it's a hoot. I had fun bombing around the lot

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] ongoing brake problem

I hate to say this but I bought one of those Chinese Nissin MC knockoffs before and it was not sized for even a single disk motorcycle. I gave it to a buddy who said it worked fine on a scooter. Usually the plunger diameter is cast into the housing. You need a minimum of 14mm for a single disk and

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ongoing brake problem

Greg, I've tried doing the same thing with a big syringe rather than a contact solution bottle. Doesn't seem to be making a difference, but I can take it to a shop and let them try to Mighty-Vac it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorc

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ongoing brake problem

You can pick up a mityvac pretty cheap at Harbor Freight, they make the job a lot easier. -Kyle On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 3:19 PM, Melissa Hickson wrote: > Greg, I've tried doing the same thing with a big syringe rather than a > contact solution bottle. Doesn't seem to be making a difference, bu

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ongoing brake problem

Allen, based on the size of the "extra" plunger they sent me, it seems like it's big enough. Measuring across the rubber part seems to be about 15mm, certainly more than 14mm. Unless you meant the actual brass piston? The smallest part of the piston, where it is the deepest into the MC (opposite

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Rider

Yes its fine if you call me Matt. Ive also found this one but its not as nice, but cheaper, http://toledo.craigslist.org/mcy/5055664672.html I wanted something with a little more power so should i stick with looking for a 650-750, The one i posted earlier is just a little out of reach of my bu

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New Rider

Oh and I just signed up for the class, taking it next Monday-Thursday! Pretty sure its at the Honda Powersports/plant near where i live. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 82 Honda 450SC no click no start

It was not in gear for the test, but you bring up a good point. The bike starts while in gear or not, if you just pull the clutch in! Robert On Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 10:44:56 AM UTC-5, Kyle Munz wrote: > > If shorting the solenoid while in neutral doesn't cause it to turn over > I'd pull

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 82 Honda 450SC no click no start

Allen, I will pull the starter. I think your this is the correct route to diagnosis. I was just dreading finding all the wrenches etc. Robert On Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 12:17:27 PM UTC-5, Allen wrote: > > +1 bad starter. > > Allen Thomas > -- You received this message because you are subs

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Rider

Matt, I started off my motorcycling with a NH 450. They are reliable, inexpensive, rugged bikes. A 1982 article on the subject actually favored the 450 over the 750 NH for the same year. (1983 changed that with a different engine in the 750) In some ways I lament getting rid of my 450 - but

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Life here on Nighthawk Lovers

HELO, all, this is my first post here; I just bough an '83 Nighthawk and am reading the Owner's and some of the Service Manual before taking it out. In regard to the first post in this thread from Paul, I'm just thinking how I had never seen quite a short and clear description of what goes wron

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 82 Honda 450SC no click no start

I pulled the starter, and cleaned it up. All tests for continuity are okay. No shorts. Robert On Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 4:51:04 PM UTC-5, sleuth wrote: > > Allen, > I will pull the starter. I think your this is the correct route to > diagnosis. I was just dreadin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Rider

Found another guy selling a 1983 650 but he says he cant keep it to stay running and that he thinks the carbs need work. Here is a pic it looks promising if i co

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Rider

Also, he said he can get it to start with starting fluid. -- 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...@googlegrou

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Rider

Got it down to 900 since its in such good condition it seems, could it be a little project? -- 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 nigh

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Rider

It's missing the boots going from the carbs into the airbox. It won't run right without those. On Jun 11, 2015 21:26, "Matthew Busse" wrote: > Got it down to 900 since its in such good condition it seems, could it be > a little project? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Rider

How many miles has it done? How long was it sitting? Sent from my iPad > On Jun 11, 2015, at 22:54, Kyle Munz wrote: > > It's missing the boots going from the carbs into the airbox. It won't run > right without those. > >> On Jun 11, 2015 21:26, "Matthew Busse" wrote: >> Got it down to 900 s