[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What happened to the Nighthawk Forum

I don't know the specfics as I was not active on the form, I just lurked and used it for research. I did login last week and saw a notice that it was being shut down, not sold or transfered. Some members are attempting to start a new forum at Nighthawk Forums but

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fuel gauge shows FULL all the time

> All is fine but my fuel level indicator all the time shows 100% full. Any > ideas? What if back in the mid-60s, a rogue engineer at Honda, working in secret in his lab, developed a type of portal? Hired by the Russians to secure petroleum reserves for the coming 3rd world war, and being disres

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda CB650SC tank and plastics

> so my wife doesn’t have to deal with it when I die. Diibs > I’m fine. Oh, nevermind. Back of the line then :P ... I recently leased a sizeable storage unit for pretty cheap (15'x15'x12' for $125/month) and have started moving all my crap there. It has a built-in mechanism for disposa

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

> 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] '86 700sc transmission question

> Hmm seems like I got some thinking to do about a few things. Would you mind > sending a picture of the engine/trans? Investigate the price of shipping from Canada to wherever you are. I imagine it's cheaper to buy a donor bike and get mine for free. I'm happy to be wrong. > And one of your elec

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

> how much would you want for the trans? As I said, pay for shipping. I was hoping to do something artsy with the gears, but, I have a proclivity against turning steak into hamburger. > how many miles are on it? Hrm, never looked, not relevant to me... 51,101, might be km though (30k miles). C

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

You do not need 3 threads about this. 1 is sufficient. I have a spare transmission from an 750 (CB700 in the US I think). If you're willing to pay for shipping, and you can describe the process of getting what you need, in a way that a child would understand, I can maybe take bits off mine and sen

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

Reading the manual more carefully (section 13 for those following along in the 700sc)... It looks like there are heavy springs on either end of the driveshaft, and, it says to use the rear shock compressor tool to compress them on the driveshaft. I don't have that, though I suppose a couple 2x4s w

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ADV tires for Nighthawk 750SC

> I did it before in the summer of 1995 in a van but as you know there is > nothing like a road trip on a bike. Pfft, I know nothing of it. I don't even know how to ride a motorcycle yet, my first bike is this Nighthawk with a blown engine that I rescued from being parted, to convert into electri

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ADV tires for Nighthawk 750SC

Neat. That's the same year and color as mine. ... why... why would you want to bike to Tuktoyatuk? I'm... not even sure there are enough gas stations for you to limp from one to the next. Motorcycles have made the trip, but I don't know that they've made it without spare tanks or a chase vehicle.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

*Battery Bulk*: My big goal was to get 60 miles (100km) worth of range at highway speeds. I need ~140-200 watt-hours to travel a mile at those speeds. I have these 4x5 battery holders, an 18650's average voltage through it's discharge curve is ~3.7, maybe 3.75v, cells are roughly 2000mah each (g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Seen this?

> Anyone seen this? At first I was thinking: https://youtu.be/DRGuMKVqNzA?t=122 And then I started thinking: https://youtu.be/5XysLvdc4sI?t=197 -- 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] Rear tire size

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Random Muffler question....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pAGACxtetw <-- I do believe Tony Stark invented such a muffler. -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1985 650 Nighthawk Handlebars

If (and only if) the mounting block is aluminum, you could chemically dissolve what's left of the steel bolt by taping up the far side and putting some alum (not the abbreviation for aluminum) in it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pN-fnUeA3o <-- Like so. Your handlebars are pretty bent up. defi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

Figured I owe you guys an update: Batteries: Last couple months have been battery charging and capacity testing 24/7 on both chargers. I now have around 1800 cells capacity tested and marked (~2.5 milk crates worth) and still another, oh, 700 or so still to process. Of the 1800, 200 are a larger

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Any Georgia folk here?

I couldn't figure out mine for a long time either. Keeping in mind I know nothing about Mechanics and I was thinking "Needs brake fluid, add brake fluid" as about the extent of my knowledge. I filled the reservoir and pumped, and pumped, and pumped, and pumped. And I got little perturbations in th

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Chrome bolts

https://www.fastenal.com/products?term=chrome+10mm+1.25 Whoops. Didn't read carefully enough. It couldn't find that exactly so it was spitting out whatever was closest. In stainless you shouldn't have a problem. Chrome's a lot tougher to find. -- You received this message because you are subscr

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Chrome bolts

https://www.fastenal.com/products?term=chrome+10mm+1.25 McMasterCar should have everything imaginable, but not sure exactly what to look for. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fuel line size 84 650

You're probably using the wrong type of ballpoint. I suggest switching to Staedtler: http://blog.pens-etc.co.uk/bic-vs-staedtler-battle-ballpoint/ -- 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] Day of disappointment...

Fix it with JBweld (original JB weld, not JBqwik, higher temp rating). Mix it really, really, really well before you apply it. On a fresh break, if you didn't get a through-break, then stretch the gap op, use an old credit card like a spatula and push the JB weld in, then let off the pressure and

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

> and the one left is retiring next month. [...] I can't see anyone else working on my bike. He says he's retiring, and then what? Sit around doing nothing all day? He's retiring from having to go to work 40 hours a week. He's retiring from *having* to fix stuff. He'll be bored, and, retiremen

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Rear engine mount bolt slightly bent...

IIRC, the assembly is like this: There is a frame mount the bolt slides through at the near and the far end, something like an oversized ring terminal, 1/8" thick steel. Inside adjacent to that is a 3/4" deep mounting holes from the engine casting, then inside that a metal tube that serves like a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Decal

> Greetings! My son bought new decals for both his Nighthawk 750 as well as a complete decal package for his 700S. Before he uses them, do you think he could scan them on a flatbed scanner? It's fine if it's a dozen pieces. I'll volunteer to stitch and amalgamate them into a digital version that

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

> Someone once came up with the idea of using a chain.. Dual. Driveshaft. Dual, Driveshaft. Dual Driveshaft. -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

> honestly, why do you want two drive shafts? The one transmits more than > enough torque to the rear wheel and is half the maintenance. 1 - Symmetry. One lopsided motor is a bit janky. 2 - Balance. The motor is in line with the center of the driveshaft. It makes the bike 100lbs heavy on the lef

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

> Why stop at two drive shafts? You could run two rear wheels side by side > like the Dodge Tomahawk. Come on now, I have enough feature creep from my own stupid ideas, I don't need you guys adding more. > Run the driveshaft up to the steering head then down to the front wheel Why not just add w

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

Well it's snowing and blowing out so I haven't been around to working on the bike, since there's no rush until spring. ... which had me thinking some stupid thoughts. So for shits and giggles and the intellectual exercise of it all, feel free to talk me into/out of them... Suppose I want do have

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Questions about engine heat.

> the motor is having problems turning over after a short ride ... > but when I stop it seems to be wanting to not turn over. ... > Is it just my two year mark on the battery and time to replace it? The "alternator" on them sucks. Below a certain RPM the electrical load is still net negative. If y

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk S Blue - Paint Code ??

> They worked on the decals (with my help) for several months, trying to get > the colors "correct", as well as shapes/sizes, pin stripes, and "reflective" > characteristics. That's why I prefaced my comments with not knowing anything about auto decals. Everything's more difficult than it seems.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk S Blue - Paint Code ??

I don't know much about auto decals... But that seems attrociously high. Vistaprint will make you a 12"x18" sheet for $9 of whatever you want. Looks like it should be under $50 for the whole bike. Probably other places that'll do custom vinyl printing and cutting work for you on larger form factor

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

Live vicariously through my bike. Help me pick new cheap mirrors! These are all under $20. I'm not necessarily looking for the best original match, just, what you think looks best. Which would you go with? Which would you avoid? (Also, if you have advice for mirrors, let me know, I've never ridden

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

Minor progress, riding season is done though. Headlight: - Bike store quoted me $25 for a headlight. - Auto store said I choice between the $34 one and the $17 one. - Later found the cheap one for $10. License plate light: - Another $6. Pain in the ass to get to, you have to take off the licen

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

> I used to have an 80's Honda that had a dash light that lit up and said "Tail light" if the tail light bulb did not function. That's probably what the tail light sensor you're talking about do Hrm. I do have a tail light bulb on the dash. One would think one could just periodically pull the brak

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700/750S Front Fairing/Screen/Headlight

> Matt, did you get the parts yet? "Graham sent me a spare headlight and mounting hardware and some other fiddleybits that should be here any day now" ... and today they arrived! Other than a windshield, I think I have a whole motorbike now! -- You received this message be

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700/750S Front Fairing/Screen/Headlight

> Did you get this figured out? I could help with a crap ton of measurements > and photos. I did, see my main build thread. Kyle traded me a shattered front cowling and a windshield sketch for my coils and cover plates. Graham sent me a spare headlight and mounting hardware and some other fiddley

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Strange electrical problem

Ahh, pretty sure I know what's going on. Your bike is behaving normally. The problem is your battery discharging. The manual flat out states that idling is not high enough rpm to be net-positive charge to the battery. This perfectly matches your description that after 10 minutes of being stopped

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

> hi matt, looking at my bike here now and you're correct as far as the mystery piece, the flared section in the center of it is where the main wiring harness sets between that bracket an the horn brackets mounting plate...took some photos as best I could of mine Ahh, I haven't touch

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

> Your forks look to be in the right position, flush with the top of the > opening Crap. That was my best guess to fix it. > Have you tried running the top hose in front of the fork? Yeah, same difference. If it was too long, not a big deal, cut it and it's only one bolt, but, ugh, I don't want

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

> Are the bleeders on the top of your calipers? > If not they are upside down Good guess, but no, calipers are on correctly. That would only affect the lower lines. It's the upper line that's too short. I don't think it's coincidence that the lower is an inch too long, and the upper an inch too

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

> Matt, do you have the original handlebars on the bike? From what I can see, it doesn't look like it. Take a pic so we can see. As far as I know they are, he didn't modify anything else. It's the brake line that was on the bike when he took it apart, so, makes sense it shoul

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

> Matt, any response to the mounting bracket measurements? Nope, none yet. > I have boxes of 700S parts and rummaging through them found the bracket that > has the 6 inch retaining cable attached. I will send it to you. Ahh, that's what that cable is. Saw it in the service man

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

Doing some more documenting, but in the meantime, if anyone might be able to do me a favor Kyle traded me for his front cowling. The guy who bought the cowling off my bike before I bought the carcass took the mounting brackets for the cowling. Took me forever to figure out how it's supposed to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Floods in Texas and Kyle

Eep. "Regret to inform you" is a common lead in to letting someone know there'll be a funeral. Glad the family's okay so far. He just sent me some parts for my electric conversion. I sent him some in return and he mentioned there was a spot of weather they were dealing with. I hadn't been watching

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

> When I buy insurance all they ask for is the VIN, no questions about the motor or any modifications, just give them the VIN and $60 gets me full coverage. Maybe that's a US vs CA thing.the same umbrella. You get insurance for $60? *scowls at you all south of the border* So, you get to ride year

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

No new pics. Mostly a week of paperwork and phone calls. Fabbed some new motor mounts. Did some embarrassing welding, first time I've welded in 5 years (and I've welded maybe an hour total). Got the alignment sorted pretty good I think, doesn't clunk at all and I cranked it as fast as it'd go on 1

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

Well, I half-assed the alignment. Tranny mount points were in the way so I have to go at it with an angle grinder to even test fit it, and I didn't have one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9xwZYSkW70 <-- It spins, however clunkily. Speed controller ain't happy soft starting with the u-joint elbo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 17" rear wheel swap

Kurt- thanks for the response. I'll post more if I find anything out. Gotta find a bike first; several great options close by. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

[Nighthawk Lovers] 17" rear wheel swap

es things tricky. On my old Nighthawk I always wanted a 17" and now I'm planning/scheming. I've heard of a swap with the NT700... but that's an expensive experiment if it fails! Thanks! Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

> Have you thought about a swivel socket. May be able to find right ODs No, I definitely don't want a pair of U-joints in there, and I don't want any more trouble mating to the driveshaft. I saw a guy once who used a swivel socket and just welded the back end of one to his driveshaft, not caring

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Left rear turn signal won't work

I do! One of the forum members helped me out and sent one my way, so I'll pay it forward and email you a copy. -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

> Four tired lead acid starter batteries aren't going to give > much range with a brushed motor, keep that in mind too. I don't know how far > you want it to go, but I can't imagine that setup being good for more than > 5-10 miles TOPS, and you'll be charging for a long time with it. Well, let's m

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

Cool! Thanks Tommy! -- 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 em

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Changing valve cover gasket

Great video on how to replace gasket! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5RTbntbHAs On Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 11:30:39 PM UTC-4, EGrider wrote: > > Hey Nighthawk lovers, I'm making plans for another West Coast run (Seattle > this time) on Ol' Yeller this summer, but she isn't as young as she u

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal stem replacement

All four stems on my 91 NH 750 are cracked. Like you I don't want to buy new ones. My homemade solution was to get 2 or 3 nails the same length as the stem and wrap black electrical tape around them against the stem to provide stiffness and support. I first tried to repair the cracks with silic

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Best website to advertise a Nighthawk 700S for sale?

On Friday, March 31, 2017 at 7:10:27 PM UTC-5, matt wrote: > > Maybe I would have better luck connecting directly with true Nighthawk > fans rather than every craigslist shopper? > It is a 1986, 26,053 miles, in the family since 1992. I am in northern Illinois. Runs good,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: battery, lithium ion for CB650sc

I really like my DelTran Lithium; it's small, too so that would leave more room for radio components... On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 4:15:30 PM UTC-6, shaypocoloco wrote: > > The 83 Nighthawk and others didn't work perfectly with lead acid batteries > and most owners probably trickle charged

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1992 Nighthawk leaking oil

Allen, check out the pictures I posted. I am not sure what gaskets these would be, but want to learn. Thanks for your help. On Sunday, September 21, 2014 6:36:43 AM UTC-7, Allen wrote: > > Which gaskets are leaking? > > Allen Thomas > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1992 Nighthawk leaking oil

know which one to order? Thank you so much for your help. -Matt On Sunday, September 21, 2014 7:35:55 AM UTC-7, Kurt Nolte wrote: > > Welcome! > > If you just have one or two leading spots it will probably be best to just > buy the gaskets you need. Being a 92, both of which o

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1992 Nighthawk leaking oil

Thank you Paul. I have a 250. On Saturday, September 20, 2014 7:16:37 PM UTC-7, Paul wrote: > > Welcome to the group Matt! Good to have you here! > > Do you have a 750 or a 250? > > > *Paul LeBoutillier * > *www.hondanighthawks.net <http://www.hondanighthawks.net/

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1992 Nighthawk leaking oil

First post, so thank you in advance for your help. A 1992 Nighthawk was given to me and I have been working on it to get it road worthy. The last two steps are replacing the gaskets and getting a new battery. Does anyone have a suggestion on what gasket set I should purchase for a 1992 Nightha

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I need help in Aiken, SC

g up... According to the book, it is supposed to be able to come out and go back in with the valve cover on... I took my valve cover off hoping to make it easier... No go... I'm nearly to the point of just stripping the thing for parts. Thanks for the insight so far. Matt On Thursday,

[Nighthawk Lovers] I need help in Aiken, SC

Hopefully somebody is in the area and willing to help. I pulled the engine out to repaint the frame... Now, I cannot get the engine back in. I need another set of hands and eyes. I have tried multiple times and multiple ways. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: PDF Clymer Manual 1983 550 and 1983 - 1985 650 Nighthawk

if anyone still has this manual and could send me one that would be awesome On Monday, April 15, 2013 11:27:21 AM UTC-5, iviv19...@gmail.com wrote: > > I am very interested...if you still have a copy would you please > sendneed all pics and schematics especially wiringrefurbishing an > e

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Need help!

I know how old this post is, but I have the same exact bike and got in the SAME situationdropped the bike and everything. Weirdest part is after letting it sit for 10 -15 everything's working fine(even after the drop). Any chance you're still part of this group? Any resolution to this? On

[Nighthawk Lovers] turn signals

right but after i hooked up the fourth and final they all stopped. they actually all turn off when signaling one direction and on in the other, but no blinking. is this a relay issue? what do i do? MATT - NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[Nighthawk Lovers] Spare Seat Release Parts?

s? No Where I Can Find Some? I've Checked E-Bay, If They Are There, I Haven't Been Able To Find Them. Matt B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lo

[Nighthawk Lovers] Forks differences? -- 83 and 85 CB650sc

s side in someones garage on the way to the south shore from Boston. It goes to Vermont, goes to the Berkshires, never complains. So far, never breaks. 18,000 miles. Matt Temple -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Google+ Invite

Count me in. heuris...@gmail.com Matt Temple On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 11:02 PM, Paul wrote: > Hey Nighthawk Lovers, > > If you have a Gmail address and would like an invite to Google+ shoot me > a note with your Gmail address. > > Paul > > -- &

[Nighthawk Lovers] Bike losing power

My buddy has a Nighthawk 650, he is having a problem with the bike losing power. It will crank but when he rides it feels like a 250 instead of a 650. Is it possible that the carbs need to be synchronized? If not what could it be?? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Quiet contemplation

s any place in a group such as this for any other behavior. Or maybe someone out there will just hate me because I live on the east coast. I've had people who hated me for riding a "rice burner." I'm done. Matt On May 28, 8:25 pm, vfr700b...@yahoo.com wrote: > Not as Chris

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: brakes

Try pumping the handle with the bleeder valve closed. Pump the handle several times to build pressure, THEN open the valve to release the bubbles. Then, close the valve. Repeat until bubble free. On May 28, 7:14 am, snkeyes1...@aol.com wrote: > ok but another part of the problem is the fluid in th

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Photos of my '85 Nighthawk 650.

tank is removed, etc.? I"ll check the alternator rotor. It's interesting that my CX500 is very buzzy at speed, and my NH feels very, very smooth, but more things seem to come loose. The CX500 really feels built like a tank. Matt On May 27, 10:06 am, paul annen wrote: > in that

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Photos of my '85 Nighthawk 650.

all them nylocks) would be the > best thing to put in... > > and sea foam too,,, (J/K) > > > > > > > > On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 9:18 AM, Matt Temple wrote: > > It's so '80s!   Quite a step in that seat.   How does it ride?   (I > > had a 1

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Photos of my '85 Nighthawk 650.

elp. Here it is: http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff506/heuristik/My%2085%20Nighthawk/rack-bracket.jpg On May 25, 11:37 pm, pa_s...@verizon.net wrote: > That is the perfect NH in My Book . Nice screen & luggage rack > Here's My War Hoarse > BernMan550 > >   > >   >

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Here's a blast from the past... on carbs for my'85 CB650sc

, was that after finally replacing the carbs with the help of nighthawk newsgroups, I simply turned on the ignition, pulled the choke, and hit the starter button, and there she was, purring. like a heart transplant. I love the sound of Nighthawks at idle. Matt On May 25, 8:17 am, "Al

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My 84 Nighthawk

Aren't they beautiful? I feel fortunate to own one. Matt Temple On May 25, 2:02 am, Michael Dosreis wrote: > I had been looking for a dependable ride for the season and was looking for > something relatively cheap maybe $1100-$1500 so I hit up Craiglist.  Started > looking ar

[Nighthawk Lovers] Here's a blast from the past... on carbs for my '85 CB650sc

, you're increasing the amount air, without increasing the amount of fuel ... so, no bang. -- that was from Lou Medina) Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nigh

[Nighthawk Lovers] Photos of my '85 Nighthawk 650.

between $1000 and $1200. The hardest thing I did myself was the carb replacement. It was a typical event ... if the choke was fully on (it isn't really a choke, either, since it's just letting in more gas, not blocking the airflow), it would just barely idle; but give it throttle and it wou

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1000+ members strong

ng Bultacos if I remember correctly. I was always kind of a tourist. Matt On May 24, 8:00 am, grahamwr wrote: > I had a Jawa 250 as well way back.  I think it too was a 1966, sort of. > The generator didn't work so had to charge the 6 v battery up every now and > then. We just used it as a

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1000+ members strong

hat month ... long gap ... 4. '82 CX500 5. '85 CB650SC Matt On May 21, 11:38 pm, Paul wrote: > *Wow! Cool story Matt!! Have you ever posted a pic of your bike?* > * > * > *Paul* > * > * > * > > Paul LeBoutillier  <http://www.faceboo

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1000+ members strong

Nighthawk that I've put 10,000 miles on. I love my bike, but I would never have gotten it running at all, and certainly not as well as it is, without this group. So, ditto. Salud! Matt Temple On May 21, 8:06 pm, Kyle Munz wrote: > Congrats to Paul. The group he started all those years

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 Honda Nighthawk 750 V Twin ?????????????

I saw that one too. It definitely made me laugh. I think it's a Shadow. On May 20, 4:35 pm, Kyle Munz wrote: > Ha! That's the same as the ads listing an rx-7 as a 4cyl. > On May 20, 2011 6:24 PM, "Hawaii Sean" wrote:> V-Twin > Nighthawk? > > > Check out this ad in Portland OR: > > >http://salem

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Summer Gloves

Cycle gear has a great sale on Bilt gloves right now. I picked up a pair of the Bilt Spirit gloves for $20. I love em. Great ventilation and hard knuckle protection. Very soft on the inside. http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5010&L2=40&L3=960&L4=961&item=BLT_BLG2-BZ-SML_G&name=BILT_Spirit_Leath

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Great commuter - 1985 Honda Nighthawk 450 - $700 (Boise)

On May 19, 12:52 pm, Paul wrote: > * > *http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/2389268274.html > > -- > * > > Paul LeBoutillier   > * > * > * > *www.hondanighthawks.net* Something I noticed in the posting. The speedo isn't original. Looks to be off of an older bike

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 83 NH - 550 - Need Windsheild!!! (Let me Try this AGAIN!!)

On May 10, 4:15 pm, graysonpitts wrote: > My Goodness I got a lot of STEAMY Remarks!!!  But thanks for those > that Defended me!!  I just broke mine today - trying to Jump a Curb to > park my Bike in a safer place at my Condo!  Well - didn't work - It > fell sideways - and broke the Windsheild i

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 CB650SC -- Front wheel sits slightly to theleft -- rubs caliper

heel, or between the speedometer gear and the fork? Can you describe it? I also don't see it in the schematics. Sorry to be so blind, here. Matt On May 9, 9:56 am, "Allen Thomas" wrote: > There are spacers on either side of the rim. Make sure you remove them from > the old r

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1985 CB650SC -- Front wheel sits slightly to the left -- rubs caliper

as to what might have happened? Matt Temple -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to night

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: backrest for a 1983 650 nighthawk

On May 8, 6:10 pm, Big D 63 wrote: > Hello...first time here for me so be patient.I am having a terrible > time finding a backrest for my bike so my wife has something to rest > against.If anyone has any leads to where or how to find one I would be > grateful for the help.What a blast to own suc

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1985 CB650SC -- Front wheel sits slightly to the left -- rubs caliper.

n't removed when the tire was replaced. I can't think of anything to do but put a washer between the speedometer gear housing and the fork. Would anyone in this group even venture a guess as to what might have happened? Matt Temple -- --- Matt Temple "Talking, it seemed to m

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: fuse block

On May 3, 6:01 pm, Larry Dorais wrote: >  Good evening everyone! I ordered a new ignition switch for my 83 650 > Nighthhawk, but, while I am waiting for that to come, I pulled the > fuse block apart, and it is pretty well toast. It is melted behind the > ignition wires...does anyone know where I

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: NH 750 cold pipes

On Apr 30, 11:21 am, vadik selo wrote: > so i was changing oil today in my 1993 nh 750 and i've noticed that my 2 > left pipes that come out of the engine are hot after running a bike for 5 > min and my 2 rite ones are barely warm but the exhaust fumes come out of > both pipes and it seem to run

[Nighthawk Lovers] Slipstreamer Spitfire mounting tips needed

I recently picked up a Slipstreamer Spitfire for my '82 NH450. First off, I love it. It's nice riding on the freeway and not feel like I'm being pulled off the bike. However, I'm having some problems with positioning. It's doing a great job keeping wind off my chest but I'm having problems with buf

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fuel Gauge, why?

Paul, where did you get the mount for your handlebars? On Apr 4, 3:48 pm, Paul wrote: > *By the way...MOST of the Garmin GPS units rate themselves as to whether > they are motorcycle friendly/capable. IGNORE THIS RATING. Both the units I > own say they should not be used on a motorcycle and I've

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Interesting idea for a fuel gauge.

After seeing this, I'm wondering if it would be possible to do something like this on my 450. It'd be nice to know how much fuel I have left while I'm riding. On Apr 3, 10:15 am, stanley/ Randolph wrote: > It's not my style, but cool anyway.  I  would add a deflector at the end of > the > exhau

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Motorcycle clothes ?

I just picke up a pair of Bilt pants for 69.99 at Cycle Gear. They're waterproof, have knee armor, and have vents on the thighs you can open up on the warm days. Seem like they're pretty good so far. For my jacket, I got a cordura jacket from leatherup.com for $60 that's armored, waterproof, lots

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Spraymax 2K clear... where to buy?

idetracked doing a liner on it. But, it's sanded and ready to go so hopefully this week… Now if it would just stop raining here in Oregon! On Mar 8, 11:13 pm, Paul wrote: > *Hey Matt, be sure and send us pictures when you get it painted!!* > * > * > *Paul* > * > * > >

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Spraymax 2K clear... where to buy?

On Mar 6, 1:41 pm, surfswab wrote: > You should be looking for a urethane clear, which is formulated to be > fuel resistant. > > Color-rite has such.  A bit pricey but good quality. > > Read about it here: > > http://www.colorrite.com/product/aerosol-kk7-urethane-high-gloss-clea... By my unders

[Nighthawk Lovers] Spraymax 2K clear... where to buy?

I'm wondering if anyone knows where I can find Spraymax 2K clear? I'm getting ready to paint my 82 NH450 and for me rattle can is going to be the way I have to go. I've heard good things about the Spraymax and I know the standard spray clears aren't fuel resistant. Any ideas on where to find it? Th

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