[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New to group

2018-03-22 Thread pdxkevy
Yep still active and very helpful. I'm new here as well, with my first Nighthawk, 1984 cb650sc. Everyone has been great. Welcome -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[Nighthawk Lovers] Engine swap info search...

2018-03-22 Thread pdxkevy
So, I may have found a perfect engine match for my 84 cb650sc. It is said to only have 4000 miles on it and bench tests well. That being said... If my luck is good and the engine checks out, could someone point me in the direction of a resource for a pre-installation guide of some sort.. video

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Headlight improvement ideas ???

2018-03-22 Thread Kyle Munz
I found that switching from a tinted visor to a clear visor really helped the performance of my headlight ;) Also, aligning the light so it's not pointed too high helped. On Mar 22, 2018 21:51, "Lar" wrote: I'd like to do more night riding this year but the 83 Nighthawk's headlight is very poor

[Nighthawk Lovers] Headlight improvement ideas ???

2018-03-22 Thread Lar
I'd like to do more night riding this year but the 83 Nighthawk's headlight is very poor. Has anyone had any success upgrading the headlight and not overloading the charging system? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!"

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My mechanic is retiring so it's time to retire my Nighthawk - NT700V thoughts?

2018-03-22 Thread Kyle Munz
Actually I work just a couple miles south of I-10 on the west side of Houston. I've got a meeting on Mondays that goes from 1-2PM but could sneak out anytime before/after that depending on when you roll through town. There's plenty of places for lunch just across the street if you want a bite to ea

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My mechanic is retiring so it's time to retire my Nighthawk - NT700V thoughts?

2018-03-22 Thread Tommy Hill
Wow! Sounds like you have an awesome trip planned! I wish you the best of luck and safety on your trip. Yes, I'm aware (and envious) of your journeys. I didn't realize the PCs needed much more maintenance. As for Sean, I imagine he is just worried, like most normal people do, about older v

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Windshield screen for 1985 CB650SC

2018-03-22 Thread s stappy
I would be very careful mounting a windshield screen to a Nighthawk. I had a *larger clear screen * that looked great on my 85 and came out to protect my hands and face. I put it on as soon as I got the bike home. For the next several year

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1984 Cb650sc mystery part

2018-03-22 Thread Tommy Hill
Woo hoo! The newer washer/spacer parts are one part instead of two. What do I win? -- 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_lo

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My mechanic is retiring so it's time to retire my Nighthawk - NT700V thoughts?

2018-03-22 Thread Tommy Hill
I won’t answer for Sean, but any vehicle has a chance of breaking down. As a ‘96, you likely have plenty of access to parts and shops to help you while you are in the road. It just comes down to money. Spend it on a newer bike or maintaining your older bike IF it breaks down on the road. The