Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What did you do today?

2015-12-17 Thread Javier Garcia
I think there must be other much cheaper because they simply oil the chain constantly, but then it must be a mess. This seems to be the right solution, albeit a bit pricey. I will try to do more research about it. On Thu, Dec 17, 2015 at 11:31 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Javier there is another c

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What did you do today?

2015-12-17 Thread Allen Thomas
Javier there is another company that makes chain oilers. It is called Scott oiler, I don't know what the difference in price is but it is a popular mod on the VFR Google group. Allen Thomas On Dec 17, 2015 10:44 PM, "Phil" wrote: > > http://www.amazon.com/Cameleon-Chain-Oiler-Anti-Friction-Repla

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Misfire when hot 84 650

2015-12-17 Thread Joel Greaves
I forgot to mention I make pizzas for a living. Asbestos fingers with very little in the way of sensitivity for a long time now. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What did you do today?

2015-12-17 Thread Phil
http://www.amazon.com/Cameleon-Chain-Oiler-Anti-Friction-Replacement/dp/B00G6RLTKG/ref=pd_bxgy_263_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=12068354JM7M440N7EXC Don't forget the special oil! It comes with the tube filled up so you always just Kan Ban a can of oil for every 4k miles approximately. Don't worry about

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What did you do today?

2015-12-17 Thread Phil
http://www.cameleon-oiler.com/en/products#tube http://www.amazon.com/Cameleon-Chain-Oiler-Kit-Lubricator/dp/B00G6RLRJY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450409201&sr=8-1&keywords=chameleon+oiler Fish around on Youtube, and there are some videos too. The guy at the top link will respond to questions if you

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Just bought my Nighthawk 550. I had a new one in 1984!!

2015-12-17 Thread geo-hawk allan
Look up title 12 U.S.Code 95a(2) and get Any dealer to fix up the paper work on the bike one wishes to get, then set off the debt/obligation via 12 USC 95a(2) by writing in basically what 12 USC 95a(2) says to the dealer-ship! This Code has been in place ever since March 9, 1933 when Roosevelt

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What did you do today?

2015-12-17 Thread Javier Garcia
I guy where I work has one of those on his ninja. I've been wondering about it, since I always forget about lubing my chain. Phil, can you provide a link to the oiler? Javier. On Thu, Dec 17, 2015 at 11:43 AM, Phil wrote: > Old british bikes sling smelly gear oil all over the rear end. This is

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Tank Bag Recommendations

2015-12-17 Thread Javier Garcia
I actually got a 16T from Glenn and put it on my 750. To be honest I totally forgot about it so I don't think that the change was dramatic, but I did noticed eventually that I stopped looking for a 6th gear while on the highway, which is something I used to do fairly often, most likely because of e

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What did you do today?

2015-12-17 Thread Phil
Old british bikes sling smelly gear oil all over the rear end. This is like a 150 wt. chain grease with flowing viscosity that does not leak or accumulate. So good, so far: no more $10 cans of lube and cleaner! One $10 bottle of new fluid for about every 4K miles. Sweet!l That chain maintenance

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Just bought my Nighthawk 550. I had a new one in 1984!!

2015-12-17 Thread burgessvg
That bike in Atlanta would be wonderful! Problem is, with a daughter in college, a son in high school, a wife and a house, even the $900 I spent on the Nighthawk is a little selfish. So, I'm happy with what I have. Never thought I'd own the same model I had 31 years ago. It's kind of like s

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What did you do today?

2015-12-17 Thread Phil
They are under the headlights :D On Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 5:57:45 AM UTC-8, EGrider wrote: > > Is that the same bike? I don't see the horns. Just my eyes? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Misfire when hot 84 650

2015-12-17 Thread Allen Thomas
Yea they also help when tuneing the idle mixture screws. Allen Thomas On Dec 17, 2015 9:23 AM, "Kyle Munz" wrote: > Or better yet, save your fingers completely and get a non-contact > thermometer. > > http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/thermometers/non-contact-infrared-thermometer-with-lase

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Tank Bag Recommendations

2015-12-17 Thread Allen Thomas
+1 I use JT or Sunstar sprockets on multiple bikes. Also Glenn is right that it is worth trying different teeth up front because just 1 extra tooth has a fairly dramatic affect on the bikes power delivery. Since front sprockets are only $20 it is no big deal if you don't like the change. Personally

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Misfire when hot 84 650

2015-12-17 Thread Kyle Munz
Or better yet, save your fingers completely and get a non-contact thermometer. http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/thermometers/non-contact-infrared-thermometer-with-laser-targeting-69465.html -Kyle On Thu, Dec 17, 2015 at 8:19 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: > > Or put soome spit on your finger,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Misfire when hot 84 650

2015-12-17 Thread Allen Thomas
Or put soome spit on your finger, or use a spray bottle of water. 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+u

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What did you do today?

2015-12-17 Thread Graham Rogers
Old British bikes do whether they were designed to do so or not. Sent from my iPad > On Dec 17, 2015, at 08:55, Richard Potter wrote: > > Old British bikes do > > -Original Message- > From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of To

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What did you do today?

2015-12-17 Thread EGrider
Is that the same bike? I don't see the horns. Just my eyes? -- 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...@googlegr

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What did you do today?

2015-12-17 Thread Richard Potter
Old British bikes do -Original Message- From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tommy Hill Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 3:35 AM To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What did you do today? Do newer bi

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Tank Bag Recommendations

2015-12-17 Thread EGrider
Stock is 15T on the front. 17T is the largest that will fit. I went to a 16 and liked it so much I went up to 17. IMHO, this is the way the bike should have come from the factory, and I could never go back unless I was putting knobby tires on it. Now 4th is OK around town and 5th is like a highw

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tank Bag Recommendations

2015-12-17 Thread David Basinski
Now we know what women go through trying to decide on a purse. For my intended purpose of long distance travel it means a bag that can hold up the test of miles, be not so kewl that it's asking to be ripped off in some shopping mart, and can actually hold a few things. With a list of bike mods to d

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Misfire when hot 84 650

2015-12-17 Thread Tommy Hill
And this time, ask your wife which ones are hot! -- 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. T

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What did you do today?

2015-12-17 Thread Tommy Hill
Do newer bikes oil their own chain, now? -- 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 t