Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tire Recommendations, Please

2016-05-07 Thread Graham Rogers
I bought a used tire changer for $50 and do my own, Graham On Saturday, May 7, 2016, Kurt Nolte wrote: > I envy all you guys who have tire shops that will mount and balance tires > for low costs when you bring them in yourself. > > Here, if you don't buy it at the shop either they won't do it or

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Tire Recommendations, Please

2016-05-07 Thread Kurt Nolte
I envy all you guys who have tire shops that will mount and balance tires for low costs when you bring them in yourself. Here, if you don't buy it at the shop either they won't do it or they charge $75-80 a wheel. -Kurt On Sat, May 7, 2016 at 9:10 PM, Jeremy wrote: > The battlax is a great tir

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Tire Recommendations, Please

2016-05-07 Thread Jeremy
The battlax is a great tire IMHO, used them on 1987 vfr700 1984 cb700s and gsx600f katana. Never gave me any doubt they wouldn't hold. They hold well in the wet also. If you have a shop around I think it's easier to take the wheels and tires too them and pay for mount and balance. Around her

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Must Haves...

2016-05-07 Thread Neil Dantam
*Must Have:* - Luggage (Bestem Rack and hard-mounted topcase) - GPS Mount and USB Power (RAM Mount + http://www.neil.dantam.name/doc/2014/2014-08-17_motorcycle-usb/) - Better Grips (Oury Road Grips) - (in hot weather) Beaded seat cover (trimmed Autozone special) - Engine guards

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Must Haves...

2016-05-07 Thread EGrider
Throttle lock, cramp buster, foam grips. My right thumb joint is shot and needs all the help it can get. -- 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 e

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Must Haves...

2016-05-07 Thread Jim Bolen
My list of mods have made my 'Hawk a pleasant light touring ride. 17t front sprocket (lowered the freeway RPM's about 500-700, plus increased my mileage by about 5). Progressive springs (front). SS brake line. National Cycle F15 Touring screen. Soft saddlebags (Sedici's from Cycle Gear). Highway