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

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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: '83 550 Carburetor Question

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

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

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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Broken Brake Switch

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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New from Honda

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] Re: New from Honda

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

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

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

Well, on closer look, maybe it wasn't too big for the truck bed.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: First time sighting

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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Cam Chain Adjustment

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

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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Holly Colorado

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=0=65.512963,-97.734375=93.0277,346.289063=feature Directions are in one of the 4 top posts

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Holly Colorado

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=0=65.512963,-97.734375=93.0277,346.289063=feature Directions are in one of the 4 top posts

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

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

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

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. --

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

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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: bug vs helmet

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

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

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

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

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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Steamroller Baby new dual horn position and storage space left on HB crash bar (3x2)

Keep it up. I'm learning with each addition. -- 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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk 750s 1984 speedo failure

Ok, this happened to a car I had once. Since it could never happen to a motorcycle *this post is almost completely for entertainment*. ON a motorcycle the speedo typically comes off of the front wheel hub. But on a car it comes from out of the transmission, where there is gear oil (manual

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carburator Basics...

Yeah, clean out the starter of all the carbon dust and look at the brushes while in there. Next stop, carb diagnostics, I hope. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Saddleabag hangers.

You probably don't want to hear this answer, but here goes. After a few years of simply strapping a nice backpack to the HondaLine rack, I got some soft bags. Eventually I had to add more storage for overnight trips etc. But for a remarkably long period I would simply bind one strap around the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1984 Honda CB450SC Nighthawk

There's a lot to like about that bike and dual sport tires would serve it well if you get a hankerin' to take to gravel. -- 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: cb 650sc altenator

This was good. Thanks -- 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: Sidecar hack

That shop and the work in progress makes me kinda restless. Makes me want to go out an fab something up, when I should be cleaning the old NH up and polishing it for sale :( I was reading this thread in a meeting yesterday and got side-tracked on single wheel trailers, because carrying cargo

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Tire Recommendations, Please

Good read. -- 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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Splicing into taillight wiring for heated grips

My `83 NH550 never had charging problems and to date has only needed one battery replacement. HOWEVER, sadly, I borrowed my wife's heated jacket liner (Gerbings) for a fall ride to an appointment in Seattle and back, 120+ miles round trip. When I arrived at home the battery had so little UMPH

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ok, please help!

If you been reading up you know I am in Olympia and have am `83 550, and have done about everything but actual cylinder and head work. Where are you? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New windshield and video of test ride to prove it!

I put over 25K mi. on a 1983 Nighthawk 550. When I first got it it had the standard Plexifairing, the one that is cut square/flat over the top of the rectangular/flat headlight. As time went in got scraped, dull, ding-ed and chipped; it just wore out. I got another one, and after a while it got

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Allen Thomas

Very sorry to hear that. he will be missed here and I'm sure in many in-person parts of his life. I had no idea also, and though this is not about me, I feel a connection to this part of the Internet more than most others I am a part of, so this is more like a distant family member passing than

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: V65 Manliness

Joey, yeah I did that. I've seen too many really golden ads disappear. Then I saw your comment. I'm gunna start a collection; maybe it will go somewhere someday. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Iridium plugs?

Ditto! (83 NH550) -- 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: Pics of my bike and a 2016 Vs. 650 (studying the knee fairing)

(Korn warning...) It all sounds very knee-farious. -- 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: Tire wear.

I put a wider than stock rear tire on the 83' 550 and learned a couple things. Yeah, it looked nice and cleared the drive shaft fine, on days of average temperature, tire pressure and load. But when it got hot, or the tire pressure was too high (or too low) or I actually rode two up, it would

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: '92 nighthawk 750

Dammit, another Duh moment! JIS, I totally forget about that. Thanks Kurt. http://www.vesseltools.com/hand-tools/screwdrivers/jis-japanese-industrial-standard/view-all-products.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!"

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Sellerie tank cover from France

The combination of your taste in bike apparel, your Euro-perspective/culture coupled with the facts that don't know everything and have the same bike (basically) means that I always spend a long time checking out your photos. Today I learned something else. I had to go look up the term

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bike's RPMs float up and down by themselves

I second the float/needle valve in the bowl(s), especially if it runs ok when actually consuming gas. Level the bike. Connect a tube and glass viewing tube/pipette to the bowl drains and hold it(them) up next to the side of the bowl(s). The fuel should find the same level in the glass tube,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Spark plugs

This is something people do after they have had a bad experience with stripping out spark plug threads (in aluminium heads). I have not heard of this happening in motorcycle heads though. I'm not sure you need it. But putting them in dry is probably the opposite. if you have any dirt, had them

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Think about it... -- 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: Gotta hand it to her...

Maybe we should plan on coming by your place. My wife is an incorrigible evangelist for women riding their own bikes. You'd never guess it by looking at her; that's why I think so many women listen to her. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Hey Paul, trip advice

1. I assume this is a motorcycle trip? Most definitely, or I'd not be asking here. Two bikes, in better weather, but not waiting too long. 2. Is the goal to see scenery? Also, definitely. No fun in bombing down freeways in straight lines. 3. What's in Bend, Oregon? Will you be staying there

[Nighthawk Lovers] Hey Paul, trip advice

Planning a summer trip from Olympia to Bend OR. We know the best way to Bridge of the Gods. But how would you get from there to Bend, OR? (Bend-over-agin) How to best enjoy it? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!"

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Trouble with the horn on my 550

My 550 has had the horn replaced. It is kinda disassembled for cleanup before I sell it in the spring (sadly). I see nobody has responded with a photo, so I will look into it. HOWEVER, I don't recall seeing anything, besides the horn, but the wires to/from the ignition and so on. Maybe I am

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Anyone want to take a stab at how I should wire these horns?

That wiring is the same as a pair of fog lights on your car (or cycle). What is really weird is when you get into wiring your seat heater. I had to repair my aftermarket 2 speed seat heater, and it was a little of a trip through the looking glass. Yes, like Allen says (again) you don't want to

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Curious what you would do...

I spent many years as a maintenance person in a manufacturing plant. Drilling and tapping holes for bolts to attach almost anything happened almost daily. This whole discussion is very worrisome. 1. Certainly do not force a bolt into a blind hole. You are very close to never getting it

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: CB1100

550 has one disk. Always kinda wished it had two, but it is only almost-heavy-enough for two. It brakes just fine with the 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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: More Craigslist complaints...

My wife would be interested in the chairs. (since that's all you can really see.) And since the person is clearly either a moron or doesn't care, maybe there is a good deal to be made. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My Newfound Love

Yes, Welcome. So many of us are right where you are or remember being there. It truly is a bike with a great number of perfect attributes in spite of the age issue. (Kindof like my wife of 30 years.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: side rear stand :-)

First off, really? Pit Bull is the best? I'm glad to hear that since I got a new one from one of those "buy and sell abandoned storage units" guys for $20. (seriously, for my Versys.) Second, Yes that is really cool in many ways. Third, Allen... whatever. Bursig's cool too, though I'll bet I'll

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: [CB450SC] Ignition Coils

Feces man, feces! I see a lot of it in your speech. Anyway, I like your documentation and the idea sounds solid. It is also easy to undo, if you decide it failed in some way. I wish I had tried this on my wife's second bike. It was also a CB450SC and ran ok, but could have used a little better

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk Seat Height

Ok, first off, Tommy has a point, he says he has two of the same bike with different heights. I suspect that lowering it an inch in the front (and somehow in the back) will not affect handling that much, if at all. There are some here who have been able to notice even the slightest changes in

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Guys...you HAVE to watch this one!

I get this today, when there is ice on the roads and I truly need all wheel drive just to stay pointed up the road... Ugh. Maybe later. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Just bought my Nighthawk 550. I had a new one in 1984!!

Yeah, that is a nice one. Really motivates me to get my old '83 cleaned up. I have not heard the repaint idea yet, and the blue looks good. Mine has all the covers, but the paint is pretty faded and rusting through the back of the decal below the gas cap (WTF?). You have done well! If you have

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: I FOUND IT!!

> > Very appropriate for our 'leader' here. > 6 hours? -- 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: Fork oil drain orifice clog

Took a quick look through that doc. I had to chuckle: I see pg 4 they refer to an "Allen" screw. Now I know why YOU think the capitalize the word "Allen", but it seems kinda strange. Is an Allen wrench or screw a proper name? Are there Fred or Jimmy screw/wrenches based on how their mommies

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 nighthawk 650 clutch problems

... and this from the peanut gallery. ok, YMMV etc. I have the same struggle when I do front brakes. Ironically I find that if I do the best I can, making sure the little pin-hole is clean and all the parts are in good shape, it still is soft and unresponsive. If you know the air is out of the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: I mounted a chrome fender back on Ol' Blue

That's what my wife has. One day we both got on it and it is amazing how well it will carry both of us all over the place until our butts give out. Only 500CC! On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 12:50:54 PM UTC-7, kiwinPA wrote: > > I like any of the 500 Vulcan liquid cooled engines, really

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 86 700SC

Head bearings. Been there done exactly 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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Great Iowa riding weather and a wide open winding county blacktop!

Tornadoes! Get some of those on video! I like the dark greenish weird color they 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: The easy way to change fork oil.

Those things are great for other variations too. I used one to suck up what was in the bottom of a nearly full gas tank to see if any water was in it without having to remove and empty it. You just have to get the tube to the lowest part of the tank. On Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 12:35:04

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Powerless

ok, here is where I can speak from my Nighthawk experience which limited to the 550. You really need to get into that fuse box. There is another post on this forum that has pictures

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Emgo Classic Shocks Review

This whole Wandering discussion is fascinating to me. I mean, I grew up hearing stories from old men about when they first achieved great speed on the highway and discovered this phenomenon. One such story included the person telling the story concluding that all bikes will do this at high

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 NH650 - Change Oil Pan

Well, this is going to be little help but I'll add it in since it applies. I have an older Honda Previa van. I really like it. I can push or pull almost anything out of the snow with this unassuming little all-wheel-drive wonder. It has a bunch of other good van-type features too. It also has

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1986 RED/ORANGE/BLACK 700S for sale

Don't you need a permit for a gathering of that many carbs in one place? -- 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: Finally got a pic for you

I like what you have done. I also like the red/gray theme. One of the members showed us this site. Maybe all, or just some of these. https://cbdecals.afegraphics.com/index.php?adminshopping=cat_id=126catname=%271985%20cb650sc%20NK%20Blue%20or%20Red%27 I could not find a good red logo except on

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New brakes for O'l Blue.

Very nice. I like the boldly modifying and skillful cobbling together. Remind me what these parts were/are, before/after. -- 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: Help CB550SC Night Hawk 1983

Go to My.Ebay.com and set up a daily email of the search results that give you what you want. I did this for a few years and it resulted in several deals on little parts. Spare rear wheel, with tire, headlight, little chrome things that cover the swing-arm pivot ... all kinds of stuff. I could

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Glenn was here!

Very nice, maybe Judie and I will get over there to see you too. When I am important like you maybe he'll stop in Olympia too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ol' Yeller rides again

Are you going through the area in the photo, route 40, through Vernal? We love that route. Last time though there we took the road south from Rangely eventually to Grand Jct. Nice, lonely road, with buzzards feasting by the side of the road, watching us go by.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Wife's pain in the neck

I finally finished this project. I do not want to assume that anyone cares. I am simply so glad to be done and see that the fix works so well that I have to share it. The bars have built-in risers with studs off the bottom of each riser. I was really afraid of those studs being in the way, but

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Click but not starting - 96 - 750

...what Kyle says! 2 years is enough time to build up enough carbon in the starter to make shorted brushes etc. Especially if that is a typical day for you. Pop it off, blow it out, and put it back on, if you have not done that yet. I am still half-suspecting that some rebuild kits a have

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: visibility -- yours

Yeah, poop! I live in western Washington state. I'd need it after every ride in the wet 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 it, send an email to

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: I bought a PC800 today

Yeah, awful coverage. Their current spin is great data, or some such distraction. Great customer service and cheap though. So, you bought a PC800, after I was looking for one. I am happy you bought that after I purchased the Kawasaki I have now. I would still have to seriously consider it if I

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Total Amateur - $100 Update

I can see both points of view. However, in this case, you need a smaller single-person, flat, uncomfortable seat that ends with nothing behind it to finish that look. I guess I am also one of those keep-it-stock types. The square headlight lights the road better and the bike looks better stock.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Yellow Jacket

Also, it looks like you added the black version of the custom handle bar risers for Versys. What do they do for vibration, anything? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Yellow Jacket

Hey, what are those red things you added to the mirror mounts? -- 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: What do we all think of this?

pics https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--yvl_7fjiNY/VXcuyAboVqI/AKI/f5A6Sh4wdRw/s1600/riserlift.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3IRDb8a5eG0/VXcu2Nusf0I/AKQ/E-bMhknA-v4/s1600/vers1.jpg

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What do we all think of this?

So I bought the blue 2009 Versys with the matching Givi hard bags with 16k miles. I'll get some photos later today, since the CraigsList ad has been taken down. Friday, I went to test-drive a 2014, so I could know what I was in for. It was really nice, but like the PC800, the bars are flatter

[Nighthawk Lovers] What do we all think of this?

I am seriously considering it, even though the boss says I'd have to liquidate the '83 NH. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/mcy/5043178348.html Thanks for your opinions (and jokes) I appreciate them both. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Just starting the riding season here..

GREAT WEBSITE! I'll be buying from them. I had not even tried looking for Honda OEM decals. I never thought anyone would have them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Honda NC700X outfitted for touring (PICTURES)

Grr, you hadda put up CTX photos after I found out that I probably won't be happy with a Pacific Coast 800! You just couldn't refuse. Where is your self control, your care for a fellow tightwad, I mean, older bike enthusiast? Those bikes really are the best I have seen yet without going full

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Honda NC700X outfitted for touring (PICTURES)

Grr, you hadda put that up after I found out that I probably won't be happy with a PC800! You just couldn't refuse. Where is your self control, your care for a fellow tightwad, I mean, older bike enthusiast? Those bikes really are the best I have seen yet without going full ST1300 or Goldwing,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Watch How to get your custom café racer brat style or bobber Motorcycle on BikeExif Pipeburn 暴走族 on YouTube

Holy crap! This guy ... I'm speechless. -- 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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Help me with my latest Honda problem

Went on our 700 mile ride for my wife's birthday from Olympia, WA to Portland, along Columbia river to Tri-Cities and then up past Hanford nuke site to Yakima. There in Yakima was a fella selling a PC 800 on Craig's List. He was encouraged to show the bike and let me ride it, even if I had no

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fuse box connector removal

Yes, very nice. I think I have a little of that happening too. -- 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: upgrade

Let me approach this from a different direction. I have had the benefit of owning and maintaining all my wife's bikes since the first 250 she learned on. As she progressed from that to a Yamaha 535, then a Honda 450 Custom (kindof like a NH of the same year) and what she has now, I have had

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Help me with my latest Honda problem

@Tommy, Ha, I gotta share that with my co-worker. He bought an Aprillia after many years on MotoGuzzi bikes. He kept the last MotoGuzzi, but alas, got rid of the wife instead. Anyway, he'll get a kick out of that, as did I. @Javier, That may work. I have never been too good at playing the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help me with my latest Honda problem

I have been pre-occupied with this idea that what I really want next is a PC800, as late a model as I can find. I don't want anything as big as the ST1300's, let alone the grand GW. How I got here: I love the `83 NH 550 for many reasons. I have put over 30k on mine. However, I am getting a

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: On the road again...

Figures! Wife and I will be going through your neck of the woods Thur-Fri this week. Oh well, enjoy the twisters (from afar). -- 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: Minor Helmet Reshaping

If the helmet inside matches your head shape it won't press on just one spot harder than any other. Mine gives a little red spot and starts to hurt a little after just over an hour. It used to be worse until I simply depressed the foam at the forehead. My thoughts are that if you are going to

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