[Nighthawk Lovers] 1986 nighthawk 700sc tachometer indicator/pointer arm.

2019-06-02 Thread Mark Schroeder
Good day. Looking for tachometer indicator/pointer arm. I'm located in British Columbia Canada. Thanx Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[Nighthawk Lovers] Looking for tach inducatir/pointer arm.

2019-06-02 Thread Mark Schroeder
1986 Honda nighthawk 700sc Looking to find a tachometer pointer arm If anyone can help me out I'm in British Columbia Canada. THANX Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Leaking cylinder head valve cover gasket caps

2019-05-17 Thread mark weisenfeld
I asked that, in this forum I think. Just seal them right. i thought the were rubber that had shrunk, if that were the case you should replace. But they are plastic, as I recall. You can even shim a little with a strip of some other substance coated in sealer. -- You received this message beca

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Sidecar hack

2019-04-17 Thread mark weisenfeld
Funny, you saying this right now. I met at a guy with Ural outside the bank while my wife was inside doing business. He caught my eye also because he had his timing light out and was adjusting the timing, in the bank parking lot. We proceeded to have a short conversation about them. He pointed out

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Need help with my 1983 650

2019-04-16 Thread mark weisenfeld
...and then, after you see how that works, you can make your own out of tubing and colored (hydraulic) liquid. Yeah, I did that, kinda cool, but only good if you really have to and can't get a real tool. Looks like someone has been to a flight museum, or the ultimate museum in Tucson. * Remove

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 650SC taken over by daughter

2019-02-18 Thread mark weisenfeld
That's wonderful for both of you. However, let me share for posterity (or posterior) my observations. They may not apply due to her youth. My wife went through 4 bikes before getting to the biggest one she has now. That was priceless, though not necessarily cheap. You see, she needed to go fro

[Nighthawk Lovers] Valve cover gasket leaking.

2019-02-14 Thread Mark Schroeder
can I purchase one.my local Honda dealer said they were obsolete. Help!! Cheers Mark Schroeder -- 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, se

[Nighthawk Lovers] Heated riding gear question

2019-02-14 Thread Mark Schroeder
Hi Gang Have recently purchased venture heated jacket liner. I'm hoping my 86 700 nighthawk will handle the draw. 6-7 AMPS 72-84 WATTS Any input would be appreciated. Thanx Mark Schroeder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk

[Nighthawk Lovers] Almost Time for Some New Rubber

2019-02-14 Thread Mark Schroeder
I used a set of Bridgestone battalax last season8 thousand miles and there pouched. Trying Perrelli this season. -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Leaking carbs on EN500 kawasaki

2018-12-27 Thread mark weisenfeld
Wife's bike is an EN500 but it has not had any of those problems. Let me know if I can help you with some diags on a working engine. (I have not been reading this forum as often since I sold the last Night Hawk I had. Now only have two Kawasaki.) -- You received this message because you are sub

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: So I’ve just started having a mechanical issue

2018-06-28 Thread mark weisenfeld
other on a rack and compare two or more carb levels to each other. But that is over the top for basic diagnostics. > Mark, I'm having a little trouble understanding what you mean by "glass." > It's hard for me to picture. > > Here's something I've

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: So I’ve just started having a mechanical issue

2018-06-26 Thread mark weisenfeld
FYI, for diagnostic confirmation, you can actually see what level the floats are regulating bowl gas levels at. (Or not regulating). Use a full, or mostly full tank. Have the bike level, on center stand or equivalent. Connect the following to one or more carbs: tube to the float bowl drain nippl

[Nighthawk Lovers] Sold it...

2018-05-29 Thread mark weisenfeld
Please don't disown me, but I sold my last connection to this forum. I had a 1983 550 NH. I learned a few things from this place, and I contributed a few comments. Last year I missed the buying season, so it sat in the middle of my shop waiting for an ever-increasing number of fix-ups. It need

[Nighthawk Lovers] Leaking valve cover gasket....

2018-05-05 Thread Mark Schroeder
nless somebody knows a trick I don't? Keep the shiney side up!! Mark -- 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 night

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Camshaft end plug!

2018-05-04 Thread mark weisenfeld
Pfft. Ok, I went and bought 4 new ones. I'll never see that money again.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Camshaft end plug!

2018-04-26 Thread mark weisenfeld
Dammit! I'm all ready to put the stupid valve cover back on and I can't find the cheapo plastic cam shaft end plugs ANYWHERE!! Dealer wants a RIDICULOUS $15 A PIECE for these things. They are 23mm circles cut in half. Almost anything would do. (1983 Nighthawk 550, best & first bike I ever had

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 84 CB650sc fuse box woes...

2018-04-26 Thread mark weisenfeld
I'll second those comments. It's great. -- 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 to

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My 1986 Honda sc700s nighthawk

2017-12-28 Thread Mark Schroeder
r out? Cheers Mark -- 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 to this group

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My 1986 Honda sc700s nighthawk

2017-12-19 Thread Mark Schroeder
Hi Quartermaster35 Pictures added as requested...do you have one? -- 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...@go

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My 1986 Honda sc700s nighthawk

2017-12-18 Thread Mark Schroeder
repair..do they serve a purpose?... Or just for looks...would you send me a pic so I can see how there installed.I have a shop manual coming. Thanx for your input. Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!"

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My 1986 Honda sc700s nighthawk

2017-12-18 Thread Mark Schroeder
a purpose?... Or just for looks...would you send me a pic so I can see how there installed.I have a shop manual coming. Thanx for your input. Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from

[Nighthawk Lovers] My 1986 Honda sc700s nighthawk

2017-12-17 Thread Mark S
When I bought he met me half way from Vancouver BCwas a little dirty from riding in the back of an open truck.We unloaded it and I fired her up...she purred like a lion. It was love at first sightshe sits in my livingroom waiting for springwe just got a foot of snow:( -- You recei

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My 1986 Honda sc700s nighthawk

2017-12-17 Thread Mark S
Hi I bought it from Kijiji. The fella I bought it from purchased it out of a collection. He was relocating due to work situation..so it had to go. I payed $2500.00. Probably to much but considering the amazing shape it's in and here in B.C. we can put collector plates on it, insurance is onl

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Starting procedures for a newbie? Also, check out my rebuilt '83.

2017-09-12 Thread mark weisenfeld
http://nighthawk.kylemunz.com/?p=166 Kyle is a gold member of the group. The same Kyle you see replied earlier. -- 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, se

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Starting procedures for a newbie? Also, check out my rebuilt '83.

2017-09-11 Thread mark weisenfeld
UN-corrupted chrome... -- 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 to this group, send

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Starting procedures for a newbie? Also, check out my rebuilt '83.

2017-09-11 Thread mark weisenfeld
That '83 looks disgustingly nicer than mine, (which I have to sell soon). You went with an '82 round headlight. I love my square one, how it performs anyway. I have to replace the reservoir glasses and should really replace the front springs with progressives. I have had to do something with th

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Edgar's 1982 Nighthawk 450

2017-09-05 Thread mark weisenfeld
Ah, Edgar, you are a man I can relate to. This is so cool/simple/useful. Thank you so very much for telling me about this little timer/delay relay. My wife will thank you too as she spends most of her time behind me, on her moto telling me to turn off my turn signal. I'll bet the timer/delay devi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: VMax or V65 Magna?

2017-08-08 Thread mark weisenfeld
[LIKE] On Monday, August 7, 2017 at 4:14:23 PM UTC-7, kiwinPA wrote: > > > I only ride it at night when we are upside down > -- 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: '84 NH 650 headlamp quite working

2017-07-10 Thread Mark Miller
I simply verified that the green wire was ground, that the blue and white wires alternate having a current based on the switch setting. The diagram I found indicates that the blue wire is hi-beam which I assumed to be correct as the hi-beam indicator wire is also blue. So, lots of assumptions

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: '84 NH 650 headlamp quite working

2017-07-10 Thread Mark Miller
And thanks for your reply! I appreciate the thoughts and help! -- 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...@goog

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: '84 NH 650 headlamp quite working

2017-07-10 Thread Mark Miller
I think I follow you, that your hi/lo beam switch is on your right-hand control pod, correct? I pretty much did the same thing with my multimeter, checking current at the fuse panel before the pod is plugged in, at the switch connections in the pod after connecting to the fuse panel, and the h

[Nighthawk Lovers] '84 NH 650 headlamp quite working

2017-07-09 Thread Mark Miller
Working on my son's bike, its been a basket case, combining two bikes to complete one. I replaced the left-side control switch assembly and also added the instrument cluster. After connecting those units, the headlamp quite working (and yes, I did verify that the bulb works). I even tried re

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Starting 700S for the first time

2017-07-07 Thread mark weisenfeld
Yup, I agree, not all cylinders are in attendance there. Don't overlook the simplest test. When you have a cold bike and you first start it you can feel each exhaust pipe warming up. One of them is going to stay cold. You need to attend to that spark plug, or carb, or compression (unlikely). --

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Sidecar hack

2017-07-06 Thread Mark Weisenfeld
Wait, Urals (I've seen) have a drive shaft to the outer wheel. Did you cobble that together too?​ We need a video of the walk-around. It all adds up to a great fun project. (Sure beats fixing the old lawn tractor, like I am now.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[Nighthawk Lovers] Selling '84 cb700sc

2017-05-23 Thread Mark Vinopal
ant to spam the group with a sales pitch.. Once I figure out how I will post pictures. -Mark -- 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] 700s or 750s style fairing/windshield for '85 650?

2017-05-09 Thread Mark Vinopal
Tommy are they optically clear or dark grayish? I would also love to know where to get the connecting "pins" to hold the windshield to the dash, as mine are all 30 years old and showing wear.. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lo

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 91 NH 750 for sale

2017-05-09 Thread Mark Vinopal
Late, but if you don't mind me asking, if love to know how much it went for! I am thinking to sell my 84 700s (different year and motor volume, I know) and wanted to get an idea of where I should be pricing the bike at! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Honda NightHawk 700s

2017-05-09 Thread Mark Vinopal
Tommy please let me know how much you sell your 700s for! Once I get a few more long rides out of mine ('84, red/black) I will try to sell mine as well and I have no clue how high a price to start asking for! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nightha

[Nighthawk Lovers] Who is up for a 700S meet up in Pennsylvania?

2017-05-07 Thread Mark Vinopal
Damn, let me know if you ever make it to the west coast! I have an 84 700sc in seattle, as. Enjoy that ride! -- 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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Cb700sc troubleshooting

2017-05-05 Thread Mark Vinopal
Awesome advice Mark! I did take apart the starter before I bedded the bike down for the winter, but I can definitely check again to make sure that no oxidation has occurred since. I will look into both the spring below the clutch (didn't even think to check for a mechanism like that, b

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Cb700sc troubleshooting

2017-05-03 Thread mark weisenfeld
Hey Mark, this is Mark (in Olympia), I have been through that irritating problem. I could always get it started with a push when it would act up. That just confused things. It just won't turn over, was my problem. When it does work, you are proving that everything IS in working order

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Cb700sc troubleshooting

2017-05-02 Thread Mark Vinopal
Well now I am stumped. The last 2 weeks that I have tried to "troubleshoot", the bike has started just fine. I checked the neutral diode, wiring from the starter button, and kill switch, and jumped the starter. All check out.. I guess I will just need to wait until it stops working and immediatel

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] By the grace of God, and my screw extractor...

2017-05-02 Thread Mark Vinopal
Lucky find! Although the I feel like there would have been other options, as the pilot screws aren't torqued down too hard -- 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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: By the grace of God, and my screw extractor...

2017-05-02 Thread mark weisenfeld
I celebrate with you!! -- 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 to this group, send

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Cb700sc troubleshooting

2017-04-26 Thread Mark Vinopal
Still haven't gotten around to testing all of your theories.. Repairs are going on in my apartment full swing and I haven't been able to spare a solid weekend to get the bike all cleaned up. I want to clean the gas tank and the carbs before I try to troubleshoot the starter, as any old gas in th

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 550 remake in Purple glitter

2017-04-25 Thread mark weisenfeld
I'm interested in the blacking out that was done to the engine and exhaust. How was that done? Did you do it? What do you think of that? I am strongly considering powder-coating the valve cover in a color as similar to aluminum as I can find. I like the side bags with the bumper strips. the whol

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Cb700sc troubleshooting

2017-04-05 Thread Mark Vinopal
@kyle I believe so, I haven't tried in a few weeks. I'll dig for the wiring diagram and check it out. Hopefully it is included in the pdf of the owners manual that I found online! @richard I'm around Seattle Washington I'll see how much time I can spare this weekend to try everything out! Thanks

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Looking for help with CB750 DOHC (1982) carb restoration in Birmingham

2017-04-05 Thread mark weisenfeld
I agree with Tommy, however I did have an `82 450 Custom that spent many weeks in the Honda dealer's shop while they tried to diagnose the problem (for a fixed cost). It became their nightmare. It would not idle right or maintain constant at low RPMs. They finally said they had eliminated everyt

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Cb700sc troubleshooting

2017-04-05 Thread Mark Vinopal
n't know if that helps or hurts. Thanks again! I've got some good ideas to try this weekend. -Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Cb700sc troubleshooting

2017-04-04 Thread Mark Vinopal
Thank you all for the quick responses! The lights and turn indicators work fine, but I have actually always needed the bike to be in neutral to start, just having the clutch in doesn't work. Well.. I have bump started in 2nd a few times but I don't think that would be applicable here. What is

[Nighthawk Lovers] Cb700sc troubleshooting

2017-04-04 Thread Mark Vinopal
ng problem somewhere else in the harness, or if maybe the neutral indicator is damaged? If all else fails I will need to take it to a shop, but money is tight and I would love to be able to do this myself! Please let me know if you have any ideas! Regards, -Mark -- You received this message becau

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New Member - 1985 CB650

2017-03-28 Thread mark weisenfeld
Wait-wait... though a starter rebuild is a good idea (mainly for the brushes) did you take it off and blow/suck out all the old carbon dust and look at the brush length? At least while you wait you'll know you are on the right track. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Funny

2017-03-21 Thread mark weisenfeld
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[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 83' CB650SC Exhaust Recommendations...

2017-03-08 Thread mark weisenfeld
(Wow, the most irritating web site I've been to in a a couple years. 7thphaseinc.net ) There was an exhaust a while ago in the back of a the yard at a company called "The Bent Bike" her

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Did anyone else get the word...

2017-03-02 Thread Mark Weisenfeld
( Don't get me wrong here. I recognize that sensitivity to others is a product of advanced civilization and a product of compassion for others, unless your activism is just for activism's sake.) Oh yeah, where I call home, the culture wears sensitivity like a badge of honor. We're proud of being u

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Helmet Holder

2017-03-01 Thread mark weisenfeld
Here here! Where I live and work (and considering the age/style of my helmets) I just drop it over the mirror, unsecured. Actually I do that almost everywhere for short stops like lunch. Would be cool if there was a 'D"-ring lock built into the handle bar or on the end of a grip, for those of us

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Did anyone else get the word...

2017-03-01 Thread mark weisenfeld
But inside the company the decision makers have all those marketing and management geniuses that would tend to current politically correctness. They would say that in these days of "Native American" and "Indigenous Peoples", where the "Redskins" baseball team gets flack over their team moniker,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Walmart batteries

2017-02-28 Thread mark weisenfeld
Yeah, Kyle, I've been there with the '83 550. Particularly tricky. Since it is electronic ignition, you need some voltage to even get a spark. I think I related this before. I had an appointment in Seattle, an hour drive (without delays, like an overturned propane truck). I borrowed my wife's Ger

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Walmart batteries

2017-02-23 Thread mark weisenfeld
Well, that pretty much nails it then. I'll get an AGM from Walmart (probably online). There is a pretty good deal right now with free shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Walmart batteries

2017-02-22 Thread Mark Weisenfeld
Wow, I love a good consensus. ​ -- 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 to this g

[Nighthawk Lovers] Walmart batteries

2017-02-22 Thread mark weisenfeld
Are there any compelling reasons to NOT get one of their cheap batteries? I know you get what you pay for, but maybe that's all I need for a little while. Better yet, what is a compelling alternative? This is not for the Night Hawk. It's for my wife's bike that will actually charge at lower RP

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fitness

2017-02-15 Thread mark weisenfeld
To quote Robert Downey Jr. (talking to Mel Gibson in Air America), *"No need to give up a good theory just because it isn't true."* I liked your first Frawed Rogic. Everybody get out and ride you motorcycle. It's good for you! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Check out this Nighthawk

2017-02-10 Thread mark weisenfeld
There are quite a few of those CX500s around. It seems more than almost any Nighthawk of near comparable vintage. I see a LOT of people modifying and bobbing them. Do a Google images search on Honda CX500. OMG! I think I don't mind seeing them bobbed. -- You received this message because you

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Two out of four choke (bystarter) valve nuts agree, breaking in half is where it’s at.

2017-01-30 Thread mark . wfeld
Ok, that's totally new to me. How does that happen, you freeze them or something? Another great documentation job! -- 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 i

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: '83 550 Carburetor Question

2017-01-09 Thread mark . wfeld
Start a new thread for that. People (me) are going to want to search/read about that separately. I'm interested, never having gone into my lower end. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windscreen replacement - suggestions other then the Spitfire?

2016-12-13 Thread mark . wfeld
I agree also. I have collected a couple of broken plexi-fairings and had them lying around. So cut one up to match that Street Shield (basically), just for summer riding. My sister had one on her bike. Those are exactly what I would suggest also. I am amazed at how simply holding your out-stretc

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Broken Brake Switch

2016-11-18 Thread mark . wfeld
Yeah, my clutch lever switch just missing the actuator. Been putting it in neutral on occasions when I need to re-start, 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 rec

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New from Honda

2016-11-17 Thread mark . wfeld
Whoa, found the words. 745 cc in-line twin engine!!! Not so scooter-y. -- 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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New from Honda

2016-11-17 Thread mark . wfeld
Gotta say I kinda like it. I don't want to fall into the "Old Man who can't accept anything new" category. I've wondered for a while why the apparent technology improvements for two wheelers (transmissions, suspension, engine power, low maint., controls, etc.) have not resulted in something rea

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Installing a Stebel Nautilus Horn on NH750

2016-11-15 Thread mark . wfeld
Working image: On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 9:37:12 AM UTC-8, Maverick Person wrote: > > Guys, I have acquired a used Stebel Nautilus horn with all beefy wiring >

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: First time sighting

2016-10-28 Thread mark . wfeld
Well, on closer look, maybe it wasn't too big for the truck bed.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: First time sighting

2016-10-28 Thread mark . wfeld
Ok, let's also call out the other things that indicate too much money or time. > > Did y'all see the contraption he was using to load and carry that thing? Looks like a rack/ramp that you drive the trike up onto and then winch up the ramp and trike, all at once, in one piece, onto the truck bed

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Cam Chain Adjustment

2016-10-24 Thread mark . wfeld
The cam chain is the big vertical one. So guys, correct me if I'm wrong. The tensioner in the parts view is actually inside the chain loop. I've never heard of anyone needing to replace any of those parts, just loosen them up and get them working right again.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Cam Chain Adjustment

2016-10-24 Thread mark . wfeld
I have heard that all you should need to do is loosen up the mechanism so that it tensions properly again. My 550 never got loud enough to fiddle with it. And it's at 40k now. *On Another Note* I have my 550 valve cover off and currently trying to figure out what I can do. My friends kind of ex

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Holly Colorado

2016-10-21 Thread mark . wfeld
May I remind everyone that Paul has a Google maps page for each us to identify our location and short details. Map is at https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=200503637105445875543.000453552d6648c15b67f&msa=0&ll=65.512963,-97.734375&spn=93.0277,346.289063&dg=feature Directions are in one of the 4

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Holly Colorado

2016-10-21 Thread mark . wfeld
May I remind everyone that Paul has a Google maps page for each us to identify our location and short details. Map is at https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=200503637105445875543.000453552d6648c15b67f&msa=0&ll=65.512963,-97.734375&spn=93.0277,346.289063&dg=feature Directions are in one of the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 250 exhaust issue solved, but it wasn't easy!

2016-10-14 Thread Mark Weisenfeld
Sounds pretty cool actually. Maybe add a sound meter app to your phone and measure the decibel level at idle and at 2k RPM. Not sure how you'd post those findings. Maybe a screen shot of your phone while doing this? https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0qyJ0gigymEOVhhdW93Z0V2Umc (Funny, after I wa

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 250 exhaust issue solved, but it wasn't easy!

2016-10-12 Thread mark . wfeld
Wow, thanks for the photo. That seems like a good solution/experiment. I second the sound video idea. ...and the shop/co-op idea, I have heard from others that it is a great resource and a lot of fun to do. I should look into where the nearest one is to me. Seems kinda like a real, in-person v

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Does it get any better?

2016-10-12 Thread mark . wfeld
I dunno man. We have a fella occasionally park his brand new BMW 1200 next to mine at work. There is clearly a lot more going on there, in almost every way. Now, is that actually better? I am going to say no, but I am willing to entertain the possibility; I might not know everything yet. --

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Coast-to-Coast trip

2016-09-29 Thread Mark Weisenfeld
One of those Noob moments was when I was talking to my friends at the Honda repair shop. They told me that the front tires wear out un-evenly, more on the left side, because we drive on the right side of roads that are crowned in the middle. I thought about this and said to myself, DUH! that makes

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Coast-to-Coast trip

2016-09-28 Thread Mark Weisenfeld
Face hurt from smiling. That's great. There's a problem we'd all like to have. ​ -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Coast-to-Coast trip

2016-09-27 Thread Mark Weisenfeld
you're kidding of course. ​ -- 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 to this group

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Coast-to-Coast trip

2016-09-26 Thread mark . wfeld
I'm so glad you got up to Pike's Peak. 14,110 ft. As I was reading about your change of plans to Colo. Spgs. I was going to suggest that. Last time I was there was one of the Pikes Peak Auto Hill Climb. We camped at Devil's Playground, that wide spot to the west at 10,000 ft just before the to

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: bug vs helmet

2016-09-21 Thread mark . wfeld
Protein shake? -- 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 to this group, send email t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My wife's first overnight trip as a driver

2016-08-31 Thread Mark Weisenfeld
Cough!​ -- 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 to this group, send email to night

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My wife's first overnight trip as a driver

2016-08-26 Thread mark . wfeld
Very cool. Glad to hear all that. -- 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 to this

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Wife's first bike - what to look for

2016-08-25 Thread Mark Weisenfeld
You have the right idea. By small I mean kindof both engine displacement and general mass of the bike. They both increase pretty much together; as more HP comes the need for more steel and aluminum. As you get familiar with more motorcycles you begin to notice that fork diameters and frame weight a

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Wife's first bike - what to look for

2016-08-24 Thread mark . wfeld
What has your wife learned to ride on? I am a huge believer in working your way up from smaller bikes. My wife's success was greatly dependent on this process. First a small 250 Rebel, until she had to admit it was time for bigger-ness, then a couple of tweener bikes before a full sized cruise

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ol' Yeller does New England

2016-08-23 Thread mark . wfeld
Except for that language barrier thing, looks like a great get-away. Ooops, what nationality is *LeBoutillier?* On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 4:16:55 AM UTC-7, EGrider wrote: > > This will be old hat to Joey, but apparently they really do have a problem > with moose crashes up here. I hear that

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: It took less than two weeks...

2016-08-16 Thread mark . wfeld
I like where this discussion has gone. It also proved a helpful little seed in the back of my mind recently. I've been riding for a pretty long time now. I'm old, experienced and capable of some occasional cocky behavior, leading some to believe that I am accomplished. But there is always somet

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Saddleabag hangers.

2016-07-23 Thread Mark Weisenfeld
​You can attach them under the seat. Mine used two wide straps with velcro over the whole strap. You should be able to find some FirstGear products at a local store to look at and possibly just walk out with (after paying , of course). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Speed and RPM Calculator for 91-04 CB750 Nighthawks

2016-07-19 Thread mark . wfeld
Oh hell!. I have fallen victim of what we call at work "That reading thing" I failed to read. You say in the lower box that you added 6th just for whoever might have one. "I have included a 6th gear in case the bike you are testing has a 6th gear, even though the CB750 Nighthawk is only a 5-s

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Speed and RPM Calculator for 91-04 CB750 Nighthawks

2016-07-19 Thread mark . wfeld
Oh hell!. I have fallen victim of what we cal at work "That reading thing" I failed to read. You say in the lower box that you added 6th just for whoever might have one. "I have included a 6th gear in case the bike you are testing has a 6th gear, even though the CB750 Nighthawk is only a 5-sp

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Speed and RPM Calculator for 91-04 CB750 Nighthawks

2016-07-19 Thread mark . wfeld
This is a very cool tool. It seems as though someone did a version of this in the past and posted it, possibly a less adjustable version. I can't remember. However, having the "Transmission Ratios" table showing "0" for the 6th gear causes all the 6th gear numbers to return a divide by zero err

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

2016-07-14 Thread mark . wfeld
Log into this URL in a regular browser (https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/nighthawk_lovers/jDWtyyOy0Pk) Then click the reply and find the insert image icon. It helps if you delete all the previous posts out of the text box you are entering your reply into; just clear out everything. If y

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

2016-07-14 Thread mark . wfeld
You talking about this, right? O-RING (89X4.5) 91316-425-003 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcyc

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What to do...

2016-07-14 Thread mark . wfeld
Wow, just wow. I'll just second Kyle and Javier. -- 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.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bought my wife a Suzuki

2016-07-13 Thread mark . wfeld
That is very nice. We have a couple in our church who had similar happen, in reverse though. He bought a Burgman 650 and commuted on it. Then his wife took the class and learned on a normal motorcycle. When they got a Burgman 400 for her, she soon got rid of it saying it was too different from t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1984 Honda CB450SC Nighthawk

2016-06-30 Thread Mark Weisenfeld
+1 Javier Carburated, or normally aspirated, or non-fuel injected, motors need a choke of some kind. Like Javier said, how dependent you are on the choke varies based on a lot of things. Just because you feel you don't need it most of the time does not mean the engineers screwed up, or were just b

[Nighthawk Lovers] Need help RE: Nighthawk Transmission Tear Down

2016-06-24 Thread Mark Snyder
We are rebuilding the transmission on my Son's Honda 650 Nighthawk. So far the manual has been really super, until... it came to removing the spline bushing from the tramsmission shaft. Does anyone have any tips or instructions on how to do this? Thanks Mark -- You received

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