Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: '86 700sc transmission question

2018-06-23 Thread Matt Awesome
> Looks like it's simply called a push rod. I know nothing about mechanics... ... but that part in that diagram appears to be labelled a "boot", not the "push rod". -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: '86 700sc transmission question

2018-06-23 Thread Old Wrench
Looks like it's simply called a push rod. On Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 9:23:22 PM UTC-4, Matthew wrote: > > Attached is a picture of my old bushing. It was

[Nighthawk Lovers] 85 650sc seems to miss on 2 & 3

2018-06-23 Thread 'roidfingers' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Looking to purchase this bike. Owner said it is missing or sputtering on the 2 interior cylinders. He said he pulled and cleaned the carbs, also switched coils but can't seem to figure out the problem. Compression is good. Any thoughts? TIA -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 nighthawk 650 for parts

2018-06-23 Thread 'roidfingers' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
If you still have some parts, would you happen to have the ram air box thing that goes on top of airbox? On Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 7:41:51 PM UTC-5, Corey Sims wrote: > > Hey all, just wanted to gauge interest in parts, I have an 85 nighthawk > 650 that I got a good deal on, planned to use it

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2018-06-23 Thread Dave duChêne
Great site, thanks for taking the time. Dave On 23 June 2018 at 12:52, Graham Rogers wrote: > Can’t believe they all wore so quickly > > On Sat, Jun 23, 2018 at 10:41 AM Tommy Hill wrote: > >> I just found this: >> >> http://www.canyonchasers.net/reviews/tire-miles.php >> >> Interesting. At a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2018-06-23 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Bridgestone battlax bt45’s are the high performance industry standard for our old bikes i have had a set and they stick like crazy. https://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tubes/motorcycle-tires/bridgestone-battlax-bt45-motorcycle-tire/p/3349 However i’m currently running kenda k676 retroactive and am en

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2018-06-23 Thread Tommy Hill
Closer look the short mileage Michelin’s were all racing. -- 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...@googlegro

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2018-06-23 Thread Graham Rogers
Can’t believe they all wore so quickly On Sat, Jun 23, 2018 at 10:41 AM Tommy Hill wrote: > I just found this: > > http://www.canyonchasers.net/reviews/tire-miles.php > > Interesting. At a glance, Michelin’s were worst. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2018-06-23 Thread Tommy Hill
I just found this: http://www.canyonchasers.net/reviews/tire-miles.php Interesting. At a glance, Michelin’s were worst. -- 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 f

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2018-06-23 Thread Dave duChêne
> > Thanks, I don't ride aggressively either, just went through a Michelin in > about 6000kms > ​(3750 miles). ​ > On 23 June 2018 at 09:19, Tommy Hill wrote: > Ok, ok! I’ll respond. Tires are a personal choice and temporary. Depends > on how you ride, how often, your opinion of how they grip

[Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2018-06-23 Thread Tommy Hill
Ok, ok! I’ll respond. Tires are a personal choice and temporary. Depends on how you ride, how often, your opinion of how they grip with your riding style, etc. Personally, I am not an aggressive rider. I prefer name brand Michelin tires. I have confidence in them, and I can finally afford t