or someone
without a lot of cash. The only reason I didn't get one is I prefer the
old-school standard configuration, and they only have cruiser and sportbike
(faired or naked). I think Lifan might be what you're thinking of. Chinese
junk (and I don't mean a boat!)
OK, I've
I was frankly shocked at how easy it was. Following the Clymer instructions,
I did it in less than 30 minutes, with no experience. And I'm --
how-you-say? -- mechanically disinclined! lol
The hardest part was pushing the pistons back in, but someone online told me
to use the old pads as buffers
I did the math on the speedo, and the stock tire and wheel should be going
about 773 rpm @ 60 mph. 2240 rpm @ 60 mph has got to be intended for a much
smaller wheel, like a go kart or something. Also, I have read *somewhere*
that the stock tach is 7:1. You may need to keep looking.
Kevin
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time on it! Cheers!
Kevin
On Dec 3, 10:26 pm, Graham Rogers wrote:
> scan it and post it for all of us!
>
> On Dec 3, 2010, at 10:55 PM, Kevin P. Miller wrote:
>
> > I made a color version of the 1985 diagram. Can't remember if it's the
> > same as the
I made a color version of the 1985 diagram. Can't remember if it's the
same as the '84. What would be the best way to get it to you?
Kevin P. Miller
1985 CB450SC
On Dec 3, 7:08 pm, Kyle Munz wrote:
> Same here, the diagrams for both my 650 and my 700 are in black and white
I had a very similar experience, replaced all the rubber bits in the
petcock, though my gas cap wouldn't hold the gas in so I made quite a
mess! ;) Also improved mileage from 40-41 to 44-45! :D
Kevin
On Jul 6, 3:41 pm, jaybird...@aol.com wrote:
> < ofpower, had to pull over and switch to reserve
Ditto for my '85 450. Although sometimes I go into into 4th at 30 and
just let it idle. Probably not the safest since I'd have to downshift
twice into second in an emergency, but it's so much quieter and just
feels really laid back! And I never go faster than 70...
Kevin P. Mill
ne and they're covered in the same book. Have you seen one that is
branded as a 'hawk?
Kevin P. Miller
On Jan 7, 10:03 am, Theresa Hutchison wrote:
> The 450... I was told it is not considered a Nighthawk because it's an
> automatic...??? Does anyone have any information a
I tried measuring the stock bars on my '85 450 awhile back. They were
about 4 1/2" rise, 4 1/2" pullback and 29" across. I don't know if
those are *exactly* right, but it's close. The best match from
BikeMaster is either the Daytona or the GP (different shapes IIRC).
You can always trade a little r
I have an '85 450 with the same problem, but I know it was in a crash.
My biggest question is whether they have to be replaced with forks
from the same model, and if not, what specifications are critical?
Kevin
On Sep 10, 10:09 am, Graham Rogers wrote:
> I'm pretty sure it had a front end colli
into the top bend... $20 worth of tools and materials!
Kevin P. Miller
1985 CB450SC
On Aug 29, 10:06 pm, shadowfarside wrote:
> I have a 1985 Honda Nighthawk 450 and I would really like to put a
> sissy bar on it. I do not know anyone who can make fabrication parts
> and I cannot find anyt
nwound which will screw up the accuracy.
Give everything a thorough cleaning and reassemble. Use pliers to bend
the ring back into shape, reinstall, and let us know how it works.
Good luck!
Kevin P. Miller
1985 CB450SC
On Aug 21, 9:09 pm, Deano wrote:
> Hi Nighthawk Group!
>
> Any suggest
As long as we're talking about tach problems, mine on my '85 450 seems
to read really high. As far as I can tell, it works, it just reads 2
or three times high, like 22-2300 at idle (sounds like it's idling
correctly) and it "redlines" when you just goose the throttle. What
might be the problem? T
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