Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Winterwonderland

2019-02-17 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Have you heard of the  Green new deal?  Its a plan to protect us by taxing fossil fuels into oblivion , ohhh and it will also protect us from bovine flatulence which many  scientists agree is  a huge proponent of climate change. In the end we might be converting our Nighthawks to electric ... No

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New battery for 1983 Nighthawk

2018-08-30 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I just bought this at Batteries Plus Bulbs ->   https://www.batteriesplus.com/battery/motorcycle/honda/cb650sc-nighthawk/650cc/1984/cyl12alaxt But I can get a 30% discount there, so that makes it an obvious decision for me. I have had pretty good luck with their stuff. But a tender does lengthen th

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 2002 CB750 only idles with choke

2018-08-25 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Unless they are completely clogged, seafoam may work to kick it loose. There are ways to prevent the gumming up, I drain the carbs and line completely at the end of riding season, no fuel in lines or carbs, means no fuel to gum up. You can clean the carbs and then allow the same issue to reoccur

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Lowering front of bike

2018-07-11 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Date: 7/11/18 9:01 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Lowering front of bike Here's a guide I found interesting on the subject.  https://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/an-in-depth-guide-to-suspension-lowering

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Lowering front of bike

2018-07-11 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Here's a guide I found interesting on the subject.  https://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/an-in-depth-guide-to-suspension-lowering Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: 'roidfingers' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Date: 7/9/18 3:58 PM (GMT-05:00

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Hard Bags '"Call Me Mr. Softy'" I like the flexibility of 'Off & On' w/o Hardware

2018-05-24 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I only need to use the bags for longer trips, like overnights. I only do that on rare occasions, I agree, easy on and off is the way to go for me too. But I also have to admit that the ammo cans do look petty cool. I think I saw it on the PlayStation game motorstorm first. LOL Sent from my Ve

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Hard Bags

2018-05-23 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
My soft bags are similar in style to these. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Date: 5/23/18 7:53 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ha

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Hard Bags

2018-05-23 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I have soft bags,  leather (I think)  that were given to me with a purchase 5 years ago. I've never used them. I'm in southwest Virginia, if you are anyone is interested, ill separate with them for $50. Personally I use a bikers friend for long trips. It's a barrel that you can fit backpacks, sm

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 84 650 electrical problem

2017-09-30 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I have had issues that seemed like they were electrical, chased wiring then later after following a recommendation from a friend and replacing the battery, my electrical problems magically disappeared. Since that battery I replaced,  only lasted me 18 months, i decided to keep a trickle charger

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Battery drain while sitting?

2017-09-10 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I use a tender or trickle charger when letting it sit for more than a week. I get a lot more life out of my batteries, and it's completely eliminated jump starting.  Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: rcjone...@gmail.com Date: 9/10/17 7:48

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fitness

2017-02-19 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
In a message dated 2/15/2017 12:28:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jajgar...@gmail.com writes: Well put Mark! no matter how many calories you burn at the end, the main point is that it is good for you, at least much better than seating in the couch... and fun! Javier. On Wed, Feb 15

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Replacing master cylinder sight glasses

2016-12-04 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I bought some a few years back and sold the extra here to folks in the forum, and I actually ended up making thousands, LOL ok, no I almost broke even though. :-) Let the folks here know and I'm sure they will go eventually... In a message dated 12/2/2016 2:07:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Tim

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nice picture of dirt

2016-10-24 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I was thinking maybe there was a camouflage bike next to that Suzuki... Blahaha! In a message dated 10/22/2016 1:26:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, marion.branh...@gmail.com writes: I am going to the Cherokee Casino for Halloween. If I had that bike I could play the Slots at home huh ??

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

2016-08-18 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
once. Louder than a crack of thunder followed by a hailstorm of rubber chunks. I give them a wide berth now. On Aug 17, 2016 21:02, "'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" wrote: Agreed. I won't pass until there's room to completely clear the vehi

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

2016-08-17 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Agreed. I won't pass until there's room to completely clear the vehicle in the right lane, unless your hung up in traffic of course. In fact I tend to wander when I pass certain vehicles. For instance when passing large trucks, or smaller trucks with loose or questionable loads, I will mov

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

2016-06-30 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
In short, the choke restricts airflow "chokes", which causes the carb to draw mOre fuel which effectively primes the bike. Newer small engines like lawn mowers, weed whackers and chain saws have a primer plunger, which allows you to directly inject fuel into the carb without using a choke.

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Neutral light stays on

2016-05-01 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I'm not sure what actuates the light, but I noticed mine will flash while shifting, and I don't think it did that originally.   Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Tom DuFosee Date: 5/1/2016 7:49 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorc

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Back after a long time away

2016-04-01 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Welcome back Dennis. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Dennis Gallagher Date: 4/1/2016 2:49 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Back after a long time away Hello all, Dennis here down in

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bought another PC800

2016-03-21 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
There are several ways to solve that issue. Starting from the easiest. 1) Add a pad, sometimes called a butt buffer, you can get them in varying sizes and materials and many are much more comfortable than a stock backrest. 2) Adjust the bars with a riser or a moderate tilt our a combinatio

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk 550 exhaust mods. Possibilities?

2016-03-14 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I don't recommend this, and something tells me that without making some other modifications, that reducing back pressure could potentially harm your engine. That said, here's a video where a guy removed the back plates for a CB 250. It sounds cheesy to me but then I'm also a Harley owner.

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Draining the Carbs

2015-12-22 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
This is interesting, I never considered it as an issue as I don't often let it sit long enough to be one IMHO. But draining all four carbs, how long does that take you, and how often do you do that, only before long periods of non riding I presume? Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE sm

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Spark plugs

2015-12-22 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
18mm is pretty close to 3/4 of an inch. Just Saying... Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Tommy Hill Date: 12/21/2015 8:39 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Spark plugs That's what

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Side Farings arrived from Thialand Post :-(

2015-11-16 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
They look like they are custom made for one of those Vespas. j/k It might be good to check reviews first... From what I've seen and heard, Thailand is know for some pretty interesting things, interestingly enough, motorcycle parts is not one of them. -Original Message- From: Phil To:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fwd: Trade for Mustang

2015-11-15 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I just looked again and saw the other two photos with the General Lee stickers. That raises the level of silliness quite a bit. LOL  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Date:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fwd: Trade for Mustang

2015-11-15 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
ighthawk Lovers] Fwd: Trade for Mustang So it's a Yamaha covered in HD parts and then painted to look like The General. If the horn plays Dixie it's worth the $2600, without that, no way. -Kyle On Sun, Nov 15, 2015 at 11:39 AM, 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Love

[Nighthawk Lovers] Fwd: Trade for Mustang

2015-11-15 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
This is an interesting post. Curious to hear thoughts on this rebuild... http://roanoke.craigslist.org/mcy/5302635888.html Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To uns

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Cold weather travelers

2015-11-14 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
following winter I got the electric jacket plus gloves, and problem solved. It works great, and it is always useful even when it is not too cold, but the ride is long. I have been using it for years now.   On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 11:26 PM, 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! w

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Cold weather travelers

2015-11-13 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I ride a few times a month through the winter, but never when there's a a chance of precipitation. In fact I seldom ride in the summer if there's rain expected. I don't like riding in the rain, or cleaning up afterwards. I don't have any electric heated gear, but then my commute is only 14

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 nh650 ... clutch???

2015-10-18 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Well done. -Original Message- From: ADAMinIowa To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Sent: Sun, Oct 18, 2015 7:44 am Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 nh650 ... clutch??? I'm happy to say yesterday I was able to ... clean out the slave cylinder (looked exactly like this - https://www

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Batteries (83 hawk)

2015-10-16 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
ikes, look at these setups. http://www.pulsetech.net/12V-Maintenance-Chargers-9649.aspx On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 8:07 PM, mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: Funny you worded it that way. You know when your battery has dropped too low to run a tender on it, that you have to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Batteries (83 hawk)

2015-10-16 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Funny you worded it that way. You know when your battery has dropped too low to run a tender on it, that you have to connect it to another "charged" battery to "float" or trick the tender into providing a charge. Then it will bring the set to 12V without issue. I don't necessarily recommend this

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Looking for an '84-86 CB 700 SC luggage rack??

2015-10-10 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I would definitely be interested if the first one looks a little similar to the one in the post. Not a fan of black though. But raw aluminum is fine, it can be buffed to a nice shine with just a little effort. -Original Message- From: Allen Thomas To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Looking for an '84-86 CB 700 SC luggage rack??

2015-10-10 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
The guy that made that carrier could make money selling them... Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Kyle Munz Date: 10/10/2015 2:54 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Looking for an

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] NO VIN #, No title

2015-10-10 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
If you were a fanatic, and were refinishing the frame, you might take it off. But why not put it back on? Other than that, I agree, it would probably indicate that it was at one time stolen. Or the vin plate taken to apply to another "stolen" vehicle... Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G L

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Selling 1984 Night hawk- $1250

2015-10-04 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
pics of the bike please? -Original Message- From: Ashley bugajski To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Sent: Sun, Oct 4, 2015 9:28 am Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Selling 1984 Night hawk- $1250 Bike is in great shape. Nothing wrong with it. I hate to sell it but we must.. It only has 25,6

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 nh650 ... clutch???

2015-09-27 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Very good tips. Let me add 2 more. 1) Don't get any of that brake fluid on anything you don't want to repaint. It will strip the paint right off of your tank, fenders and much, much more.. 2) In case a partial or full rebuild is needed, I completely rebuilt my clutch master and slave

[Nighthawk Lovers] Tires for CB650

2015-09-25 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Okay I ran the Dunlop D404 on the rear, for a couple of years. Not sure what mileage I got on them, I have to search for the invoices and hopefully it was marked on them, but meanwhile I thought I'd ask the group. What are your favorite tires and why? I want to perhaps increase the miles a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

2015-09-22 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
The part came in yesterday, I saw it this morning, hooked it up and voila. Back in business. Now with a replacement camaro flasher. :-) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Date: 09/21/2015

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

2015-09-21 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Great catch. I was expecting the lights to be on and flash when signalling for some reason. In that case, they are only failing to flash. Thanks -Original Message- From: Alexander Press To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Sent: Sun, Sep 20, 2015 2:16 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

2015-09-20 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I have an 84 Nighthawk CB650SC. It's a "Signal-STAT 175" 12v flasher, as shown in this ebay ad: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/291555072548?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82 Mike -Original Message- From: Allen Thomas To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Sent: Sat, Sep 19, 2015 6:27 pm Subje

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

2015-09-18 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Thanks Here's a little bit of an update for anyone interested. Apparently somewhere along the line the signal relay went out before and when I crossreferenced the relay part number that I pulled out, it originally came off of a late 60's model Camaro. So I priced the relay OEM from Honda and the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Turn Signal issues

2015-09-13 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I'm now having issues with signals. The symptoms: Front signals light normally (as running lights) when turning on the key or starting, no rear signal lights at all. If I do activate either signal, that side front signal light goes dark and stays dark, the other front signal unchanged, still no

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Conundrum with turn signals, relays, etc.

2015-08-18 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I had issues with my rear turn signals once, troubleshot it as it was a wiring issue, then some of the other lights started acting funny, then my buddy suggested trying a fresh battery and that was the issue all along. Seems sometimes the battery when its fading can cause erratic behavior in som

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Exhaust for 1995 Nighthawk 750

2015-08-16 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Agreed. Never fight with a cager while rolling down the road. I always wait untill I catch up to them at a convenience store or gas station. :-) j/k Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Allen Thomas Date: 08/16/2015 9:25 AM (GMT-05:0

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Solenoid

2015-08-15 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Are you sure its wired correctly? I bought one off ebay for my 84 a year or so ago, and it looked the same as the old one but the orientation was reversed. I had to fabricate a makeshift mount to seat it securely and reverse the leads. Worked great after that. -Original Message- From:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Is $1200 a good price for an '84

2015-05-31 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I agree, in fact it's almost like saying that 50,000 is about the life expectancy of the Nighthawk, and I'm pretty sure I've heard from a number of folks that have gone over 100,000 and still running strong... In a message dated 5/31/2015 7:51:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, t...@capturing

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Is $1200 a good price for an '84

2015-05-30 Thread 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Sounds like an ok price. It looks pretty well maintained in the photos. Some things to look out for are, dry rot on tires, marginal clutch functioning, proper engine sounds, I would ask him not to start the bike if possible that day, then on arrival check to ensure the engine is cold so yo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I got rear-ended today

2015-05-05 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Glad your ok, and weren't on your bike at the time... -Original Message- From: EGrider To: nighthawk_lovers Sent: Tue, May 5, 2015 3:42 pm Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] I got rear-ended today Sitting at a red light, light turns green, car in front starts to pull away. Suddenly, a jo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I got rear-ended today

2015-05-05 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Pros and cons list anyone? I can think of a few on both side. Personally I prefer to keep a cushion between me and the car ahead and will stay on one side of the lane to allow me an "escape route" in case I need it. This of course requires a lot of mirror looking, and sometimes that's tough.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New to the Group, with a New CB650SC

2015-04-28 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Indeed a very nice find. In a message dated 4/28/2015 2:53:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com writes: Wow, what a beauty! Address of garage you keep it in please? Graham Sent from my iPad On Apr 28, 2015, at 20:09, Rx4Pain <_razorsharp.insights@gmail.com_ (mailto

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Just sitting here

2015-04-26 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Right on as far as using the trip meter. I start looking at 90, and switch to reserve at 100, this saves me from possibly having it start to sputter at the wrong time. In a message dated 4/26/2015 9:33:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ominbo...@gmail.com writes: Always reset the trip odom

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New lithium iron batteries from Shorai

2015-03-03 Thread &#x27;mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Thanks guys. I ended up going with a Duracell Ultra at batteries plus, it's a standard agm type, but they actually give a 2 year warranty on them, I can't find anyone else willing to do that for a motorcycle battery.  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message -

[Nighthawk Lovers] New lithium iron batteries from Shorai

2015-03-02 Thread &#x27;Mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Has anyone tried or known someone who tried these new batteries? I was considering getting one but would like to do some more research first.  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lov

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wanted... Parts for 85 cb650sc

2015-02-15 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Maybe you should translate the instructions into latin. :-) -Original Message- From: Kyle Munz To: nighthawk_lovers Sent: Sun, Feb 15, 2015 4:13 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wanted... Parts for 85 cb650sc Joseph, You do not need to visit the website, at the bottom of each and e

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clock

2015-01-01 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I was not sure what to expect. Is it water resistant? Looks very well done. A nice addition to the practical bikers dashboard. In a message dated 1/1/2015 1:49:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com writes: Bought this June - July & just got around to installin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I think this shined up nice.

2014-12-06 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Yes, that looks great. Tires look great too. So how much you charge Allen? -Original Message- From: Allen Thomas To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Sent: Sat, Dec 6, 2014 12:25 pm Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] I think this shined up nice. I just gave it a spray down with my "sauce" and a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Some thoughts on riding.

2014-12-04 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I like it. Good job. You sound like a pretty aggressive rider, or perhaps it's my perception. I guess I've slowed a bit over the years, I presume that happens to some. I sill love riding, I just don't push the limits as often as I once did. In a message dated 12/4/2014 2:33:04 P.M. Easte

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Dogs on motorcycles

2014-12-02 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Dog waves back to oncoming biker. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=816147231778676&video_source=pages_finc h_main_video In a message dated 12/2/2014 2:50:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, althomas...@gmail.com writes: I love the doggy helmet, LOL! On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 10:55 AM, Melis

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-29 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
). Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2014, at 9:34 PM, "mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" <_nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com_ (mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com) > wrote: Tommy, I don't recall an O-Ring on my reservoir. Just glass and epoxy. I used 5 Mi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-27 Thread &#x27;Mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
 I think that's pretty good. Perhaps you can make the outer seal look better by cleaning and painting. Nice work.  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Tommy Hill Date:11/27/2014 9:45 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Su

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-13 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Regarding sight glass replacements. It's my opinion there's money to be made here. Albeit a meager amount, if you took advantage of ebay's current high price for the item and undersold that vendor say at $10, you would be making a potential of almost 400% based on the wholesale cost of the sigh

[Nighthawk Lovers] Watch "Bull Tries To Mount Motorcycle - FAIL!" on YouTube

2014-11-13 Thread &#x27;Mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Bull Tries To Mount Motorcycle - FAIL!: http://youtu.be/ymqrl7F60U8 Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- 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] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-08 Thread &#x27;Mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I'm sure people will be marveling at your awesome and well kept Nighthawk,  but I doubt they will notice your sight glass, unless of course there's a shiny new dime there drawing their attention.  ;-) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: "jman

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-08 Thread &#x27;Mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I think I got three or four for that price and sold the rest to others on this site. I ended up breaking even. .. almost anyway.  ;-) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: EGrider Date:11/08/2014 5:56 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@goo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: UHaul Options

2014-11-01 Thread &#x27;Mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: UHaul Options On 10/30/2014 03:15 PM, 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: > There's Something about "plugging in" that's bothers me. Obviously the answer here is inductively powered gloves. (Or heated grips.) I used a

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Cold hands? not!

2014-11-01 Thread &#x27;Mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
In Stock. From: Neil Dantam Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 1:37 AM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: UHaul Options On 10/30/2014 03:15 PM, 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: > There's Something about "plugging in&qu

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: UHaul Options

2014-10-30 Thread &#x27;Mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I ride a few days a month in the winter.  But not when there's call for rain or snow, for obvious reasons,  or sub 20 degree weather as my gloves aren't effective enough for the extreme cold. I can't bring myself to buy heated gloves,  though I have thought about it. There's Something about "plu

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: how much would you sell for

2014-10-12 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Wow, if I was shopping, I would consider it, but I just sold the same bike in the 84 version for $1400. In a message dated 10/12/2014 2:29:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jman2...@gmail.com writes: All the work was just done, tires have about 300 miles on them. But was going to shoot for

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] how much would you sell for

2014-10-12 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
If all the work is recent, maybe as much as $2000. But its a tough time to sell a bike, right before winter. My guess though, is that you won't get many hits till you drop to about $1600. Good Luck. In a message dated 10/12/2014 9:53:49 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jman2...@gmail.com w

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Does this make you feel like crying?

2014-10-06 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
So he does all that work, and that's the way he paints it? It looked much better before he started. Mechanics should have to take a Hippocratic oath like doctors. LOL In a message dated 10/6/2014 8:37:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, p...@hondanighthawks.net writes: _It does me_ (http://bo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir.

2014-10-06 Thread &#x27;Mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
The other question would be,  "what is the cause of the leak?". I priced a reservoir when I was having issues rebuilding mine, and let's just say the replacement idea was quashed as a result. I replaced the sight glass using a watch crystal and it looks and works great. Male site you use an adhe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Proof POSITIVE that some people have absolutely NO tas...

2014-09-30 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
That is an ugly red. In a message dated 9/30/2014 6:28:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, p...@hondanighthawks.net writes: http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/4688074566.html Paul LeBoutillier _www.hondanighthawks.net_ (http://www.hondanighthawks.net/) _Honda Nighthawk Lovers Ema

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 2003 Nighthawk

2014-09-27 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I have to say wow. 20,000 in 6 months, that's a LOT of riding. I ride more than anyone I know, commute on "non rainy" days. Take rides to bike events, and the occasional weekend cruise along the blue ridge parkway, but all I seem to get is about 5 - 6 thousand a year. Hats off to you sir. I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well ladies and gentlemen - its finally happened....

2014-09-27 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I ride a Harley and a Honda. But I never wear wife beater's, don't even own one. And I admit I do have a half shell, but it's the DOT approved and I only wear it at bike week due to the loads of short trips that we take make it a much more convenient helmet. I am not a bit bashful sporting m

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers]

2014-09-13 Thread &#x27;Mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
riginal message From: Kyle Munz Date:09/13/2014 6:07 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I need a wheelie bar on my bike. -Kyle On Sep 13, 2014 5:01 PM, "'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" wrote: GS

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Stunt riders on Sportsters.

2014-09-13 Thread &#x27;Mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
thawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Stunt riders on Sportsters. I don't see a link. Allen Thomas On Sep 12, 2014 7:32 PM, "'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" wrote: Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- You received this mess

[Nighthawk Lovers] Stunt riders on Sportsters.

2014-09-12 Thread &#x27;Mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] USB Power Install

2014-08-31 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Nicely Done write-up. I'm still using a Mophie for my longer rides, maybe one day I will break down and take the plunge. -Original Message- From: Neil Dantam To: nighthawk_lovers Sent: Sun, Aug 31, 2014 3:26 pm Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] USB Power Install Dear Nighthawk Electrician

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Got her home...

2014-08-23 Thread mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Very nice Gold Wing Paul. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Saturday, 23 August 2014, 08:20PM -04:00 from Paul : We left home around 8am and got to our meeting spot just off I-84 about 24 miles from the Washington border. The bike is as beautiful as I was told. I rode it home (about 190 miles/

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: How a 650 NightHawk should start

2014-08-21 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
ttery tender On Aug 21, 2014 6:57 PM, "Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" <_nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com_ (mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com) > wrote: My Nighthawks cranking time seems to be directly proportional to the amount of time it has been sitting

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: How a 650 NightHawk should start

2014-08-21 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
My Nighthawks cranking time seems to be directly proportional to the amount of time it has been sitting without being run. If it was run the day before, it will typically start almost immediately, while if it has sat for a week, it may take a full second or two of cranking to start. Of course

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Skully smart helmet

2014-08-21 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
If you want some scientific data on there matter, you might hire someone like Al Gore or Phil Bailey, but I'm not going to be reading those papers. I might however use them to start my fireplace though, which is highly inefficient and some might even say unscientific. Nonetheless its adds a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Skully smart helmet

2014-08-21 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I have been working in the telecommunications field for a little over 30 years, many of them working directly on microwave radio equipment. We have mandatory annual RF safety training. We also have personal RF monitors we have to wear when working in the microwave locations. Not only can I v

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: How a 650 NightHawk should start

2014-08-17 Thread &#x27;Mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Very smooth.  Nice job on the video.  Mine starts just about the same way.  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Tommy Hill Date:08/17/2014 2:33 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: How a 650

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Skully smart helmet

2014-08-17 Thread &#x27;Mike21222&#x27; via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Javier,  you were spot on with everything you said except that you missed calling him out for being light on content and heavy on anti conservative rhetoric. That dude has issues, I'm not sure he's safe to even operating a two wheeled vehicle. .. There I said it. .. And here's a smile right back

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What do you think between these 2 National Cycle w...

2014-07-09 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I too suffer from tinnitis, had it for a few decades, not from my service years, but probably more so from unrelated things that have occurred. Anyway, my tinnitis does not bother me when riding, I've also noted that when I apply even a gentle pressure on my right ear, the tinnitis goes away

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What do you think between these 2 National Cycle w...

2014-07-09 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Pandora. Sorry Typo... In a message dated 7/9/2014 5:11:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com writes: Foam ear plugs? Not this guy, I'm jamming all the time with either Pangora, Slacker or Jango and my Sena SMH10 stereo setup in my helmet. I dont mind the litt

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What do you think between these 2 National Cycle w...

2014-07-09 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Foam ear plugs? Not this guy, I'm jamming all the time with either Pangora, Slacker or Jango and my Sena SMH10 stereo setup in my helmet. I dont mind the little bit of noise I get, its just a little too noisy for a twoway, i have to stop for that. In a message dated 7/9/2014 2:53:03 P.M.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Old Yeller crosses the country

2014-05-28 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Awesome Pictures. In a message dated 5/28/2014 9:58:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gevan...@gmail.com writes: Today we woke up in Delta, Utah, rode to Arches Natl. Park, then rode to Cortez, CO, where I am now. T-mobile says I get no more roaming megs, so I'll send pics if the motel has

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Speedometer issues

2014-05-28 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Here's my post from about 18 months ago when I had speedometer issues: I went through this a few months back and had the shop replace the cable, it was cheap, under $40 but then it still did not work, not sure why they don't bother t-shooting anything at the shop, but their comment was th