[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Rear suspension

2008-09-29 Thread Nighthawk Garry
month and in the 2 hour ride my rear is killing me in 40 min. On Sep 18, 7:54 pm, "Dick MacInnes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nighthawk Garry > > You will need a spring coil compressor to get the job done. > If you have a local non-factory dealer shop nearby, it mig

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield

2008-09-19 Thread Nighthawk Garry
I just installed a national windsheild on my 83 650NH and had the same issue with noise. I also noticed the windshield works best at 50-55 mph and at full hiway speed works well only crouched over in a ' crotch rocket' position (actually very quiet in that position at 75). It is a vent issue and I

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Rear suspension

2008-09-17 Thread Nighthawk Garry
Thank you again for your help. I am going with the progressive 412s and found the best price on amazon which is weird to me but I found them under $200. I assume changing them will be pretty easy for a weekend mechanic like myself, but if anyone knows of any surprises I appreciate it. My wife and

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Rear suspension

2008-09-16 Thread Nighthawk Garry
en the ride.  I would go a little at a time > until you find a setting that is comfortable. > > On Sep 12, 5:23 am, Nighthawk Garry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I inherited a 1983 highkhawk recently when I got my motorcycle lic. > > Took it on a long ride and my butt

[Nighthawk Lovers] Rear suspension

2008-09-12 Thread Nighthawk Garry
I inherited a 1983 highkhawk recently when I got my motorcycle lic. Took it on a long ride and my butt was killing me. After inspection, My rear suspension is bottomed out. I looked and it has a dial on it for adjustment. It is a 650 with 33,000 miles and I am 6'1" 220 lbs. I don't know if they