Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2013-04-24 Thread nighthawkin
ck the compression but not today. OK Javier, take it for a ride, Graham > > On Apr 24, 2013, at 11:47 AM, Javier Garcia wrote: > > That bike needs to be ridden Graham. Let me get there and take it to the > interstate. I will come back like new... :) > > > On Wed, Apr 24, 2013

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2013-04-24 Thread nighthawkin
that sounds normal On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 1:57 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > sitting or enough stop and go the temp gets up to what I would guess as > operating temp. Anything out on the highway it drops down to just off cold > > On Apr 24, 2013, at 12:54 PM, nighthawkin wrote:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2013-04-24 Thread nighthawkin
to the > interstate. I will come back like new... :) > > > On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 11:05 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> ok so is there a egr valve or a pcv valve? >> >> so it starts easy and idles easy right? >> >> how many miles? >> >> do a com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2013-04-24 Thread nighthawkin
ok so is there a egr valve or a pcv valve? so it starts easy and idles easy right? how many miles? do a compression test for sanity sake. On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 10:42 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: > carbs were removed and thoroughly cleaned > > On Apr 24, 2013, at 9:14 AM, nighthaw

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2013-04-24 Thread nighthawkin
like allen said if it runs better with choke out then I would think you will have to remove the carbs. On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 9:07 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: > no, it's paper > > On Apr 24, 2013, at 8:48 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > > is it a paper element or foam? if its s

[Nighthawk Lovers] an attempt to cafe a 700s

2013-04-24 Thread nighthawkin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/cafe-racer-Honda-CB700s-Nighthawk-1985-/181127894866?_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&forcev4exp=true -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this gr

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2013-04-24 Thread nighthawkin
is it a paper element or foam? if its suppose to be a paper element and a foam one is installed then might run lean? On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 7:26 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: > It looks factory air to me > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 11:50 PM, nighthawkin wrote: > > does it have a factor

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2013-04-23 Thread nighthawkin
does it have a factory air filter or a k&n or other after market foam filter? On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 9:04 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > I've sprayed starting fluid all round the carbs and I haven't detected any > leaks. > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 3:54 PM, nighthawkin wrote:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Anyone unhappy with their bike's horn?

2013-04-23 Thread nighthawkin
a nice demo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDnEQIDsAEw On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 2:30 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: > Try this apple! > http://www.aerostich.com/chrome-ear-cannon-horn.html >YOW! > -Joey > > -- > -Joey Kelley > JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online > JoeyFixesComputers.com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2013-04-23 Thread nighthawkin
yle Munz wrote: >> >> Do the carbslides make the little foomp sound like they should? >> >> >> -Kyle >> >> >> On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 11:39 AM, nighthawkin wrote: >> >>> so I assume you've tried the seafoam treatment as well as others?

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2013-04-23 Thread nighthawkin
I don't think he's every got that far into it? On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 12:41 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > Do the carbslides make the little foomp sound like they should? > > > -Kyle > > > On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 11:39 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> so I assume yo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2013-04-23 Thread nighthawkin
so I assume you've tried the seafoam treatment as well as others? On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 12:37 PM, nighthawkin wrote: > hummm without a service manual theres no telling? I would get one and > go from there? > > that cardboard trick may help the low end but will hurt the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2013-04-23 Thread nighthawkin
covering half the air > filter with a piece of card board, see how it runs, check the color of the > plugs afterwards, just as a way of diagnosing the problem, Graham > > On Apr 23, 2013, at 8:51 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > > is this a new problem that should up this year? >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Restoring color to weathered plastic parts

2013-04-23 Thread nighthawkin
theres some good youtube videos showing how they do this. On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 10:49 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: > ** > It might work since it is probably abs which is a thermoplastic, acetone > might do the same as it dissolves abs. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > --

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2013-04-23 Thread nighthawkin
is this a new problem that should up this year? On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 10:59 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Try richening the pilot jets. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > -Original Message- > From: Graham Rogers > Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:25:54

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2013-04-22 Thread nighthawkin
never messed with one of these. always wanted one though. do you have a manual for it? im sure theres a t-shooting section on it? On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 6:25 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > I've got a bit of a problem with a PC800. It has a pronounced hesitation > at lower rpms in particular but

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] coil leads to spark plugs?

2013-04-20 Thread nighthawkin
2013, at 7:50 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > > > Nighthawkin got it correct, left coil drives 1/4(grey lead), and right > coil drives 2/3 (orange lead). > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > > > -Original Message- > > From: "Allen Thomas" > &

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] coil leads to spark plugs?

2013-04-20 Thread nighthawkin
as siting on the bike, left coil is 1 & 4, right coil is 2 & 3. On Sat, Apr 20, 2013 at 6:30 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > I'm trying to find which leads go from the coils to the spark plugs on a > Yamaha XJ650. The firing order as sitting on the bike is 1,2,3,4 but I > can't find out whether the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-19 Thread nighthawkin
t > about who did it/video, so I have a feeling I'll never really know. Bummer, > but there it is. Such is life. I'm just glad I have some cash in hand to do > the necessary repairs! > > > On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 10:11 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> but this goes agains

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-19 Thread nighthawkin
ttle dance* > > I'll probably get the clutch lever fixed, and leave it at that, since > everything else is cosmetic. Wheee! People should tip my bike over more > often. :P > > > On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 9:00 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> I would still see if there

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] WOW 1990 Honda RC51 for 30 grand!

2013-04-19 Thread nighthawkin
Allen Thomas wrote: > ** > Look at the link address. I don't now but an rc51 is a RVT or VTR > depending on the country it was exported to. That picture is a VFR 750 RC30. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > ------ > *From: * nighthawki

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-19 Thread nighthawkin
gt; >> Why only a couple of months? Did it get traded for another ride, or >> somethin else? >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 6:18 PM, nighthawkin wrote: >> >>> i had a vstar 650 for a couple months and loved it. it had cobra slash >>> cut pip

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-19 Thread nighthawkin
. you can google or youtube the two and see the differences. but I sure would mind having another! On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 9:49 AM, Christy Deering wrote: > Why only a couple of months? Did it get traded for another ride, or > somethin else? > > > On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 6:18 P

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
well I know some people want the best and use amsoil. I tell them ok but your wasting your money. and don't say another word. On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 12:35 AM, surfswab wrote: > Me too, and the Wing too. But I'm getting tired of preaching to the > converted. > > Where is it written that 20-y

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] WOW 1990 Honda RC51 for 30 grand!

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
i guess he either doesnt know what he has or is trying to make his ad look more impressive? honda does make a rc51 and its a v-twin 1000. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_RC51 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. T

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] WOW 1990 Honda RC51 for 30 grand!

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
----- > *From: *nighthawkin > *Sender: *nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > *Date: *Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:10:55 -0700 (PDT) > *To: * > *ReplyTo: *nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > *Subject: *[Nighthawk Lovers] WOW 1990 Honda RC51 for 30 grand! > > I'm just havin

[Nighthawk Lovers] WOW 1990 Honda RC51 for 30 grand!

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
I'm just having a hard time understand why so much??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-Honda-RC30-VFR750R-/130887006719?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item1e797939ff go red, white and blue! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
i had a vstar 650 for a couple months and loved it. it had cobra slash cut pipes with the baffles and sounded great. yea it was slow compared to my nh700s but faster than a nh250. it got 65mpg. comfortable, low seat height and it absorbed bumps really well if you set shocks to soft setting. thi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
;> often to accelerate, which of course means you are turning up the engine to >>> get power out of it, and using more fuel. >>> Just a couple of thoughts. >>> I've heard bad things about the 250 Rebel - that the Kite In the >>> Wind on

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
yea its safe for wet clutches. bikers use rotella in their goldwings, st1300 to sport bikes. yea your safe. On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 12:30 PM, JakeD wrote: > I just did my oil on our two bikes (1992 CB750 and 2012 CBR250) using the > Valvoline 10w-40 motorcycle oil. Ive heard of poeple using

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
of it, and using more fuel. >> Just a couple of thoughts. >> I've heard bad things about the 250 Rebel - that the Kite In the >> Wind on the highway effect is not unique to the 250 Nighthawk. I can't say >> how a 650, 700 or 750 cc cruiser would per

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
AM, Dave duChene wrote: >>> >>>> Here we go - >>>> I had a 750 Shadow briefly (very briefly) >>>> It was like driving a stone, no power, poor handling. Got rid of it and >>>> got my 1984 750S. >>>> Dave >>>&

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
n > only imagine going from a 250 to a 750 or something similar. > > > On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 10:12 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> im trying to help Christy find a bike that will be best for her? >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 11:11 AM, Kyle Munz wrote: >&

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
gt; -Kyle > > > On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 10:09 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> going from a nh250 to a 750 shadow she will be fine. >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 11:07 AM, Kyle Munz wrote: >> >>> I ride around Houston plenty on my 700, traffic s

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
range. >>> Sure the huge liter+ V-Twins have tons of torque, but around 600-750cc they >>> just make more noise than a similarly sized 4cyl. >>> >>> >>> -Kyle >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 9:50 AM, Christy Deering <

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
well with what you get from your bike you may be able to get one on cl? On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 11:05 AM, Christy Deering wrote: > Probably a dealer - not exactly rollin in cash these days. > > > On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> yea good choice a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
rote: >> >>> Dunno...wouldn't mind trying out a 750 Shadow... :) What would you >>> recommend? >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 9:34 AM, nighthawkin wrote: >>> >>>> ahh... well what are you thinking of getting? >>&g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
yea good choice as always there Hondas and run forever. so from a dealer or craigslist? On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Christy Deering wrote: > Probably used - cheaper, less likely to make me cry when they get > damaged...:) > > > On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 9:51 AM, ni

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
18, 2013 at 9:45 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> I was gonna say just that. a shadow 600 would be good to but they are >> chain. I refuse to have a chain bike but that's just me. yea any 750 >> shadow would be good. if your ready for the extra weight? >> >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
trying out a 750 Shadow... :) What would you > recommend? > > > On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 9:34 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> ahh... well what are you thinking of getting? >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Christy Deering < >> christydeer...@gmai

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
ahh... well what are you thinking of getting? On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Christy Deering wrote: > Here's the thing. If they total the bike (which is what happened when my > last car got smashed into on the street) I'll just use the money to put a > down payment on another bike. A bigger o

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Looks like a really clean 2002 750 for sales

2013-04-18 Thread nighthawkin
well of coarse! isn't that where everyone keeps there bikes! On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 8:51 AM, Kyle Munz wrote: > Is that bike in the living room? > > > -Kyle > > > On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 10:04 PM, Hawaii Sean wrote: > >> Price is kind of hi but if the story is true and the bike is this clean

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-16 Thread nighthawkin
on the side of the kickstand >>>>>> without pulling the kickstand back. >>>>>> Javier. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 11:13 AM, Christy Deering < >>>>>> christydeer...@g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-16 Thread nighthawkin
t; kickstand, than it would on level pavement..so that would make it a little > easier to knock over, I guess. > > I filed a claim with my insurance company, so we shall see what they > cover. This is why one pays for full coverage on a bike, yes? > > > On Tue, Apr 16, 20

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-16 Thread nighthawkin
; > On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 10:48 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> don't suppose there were any boot marks on the right side of the seat? >> >> >> On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 10:44 AM, Christy Deering < >> christydeer...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-16 Thread nighthawkin
don't suppose there were any boot marks on the right side of the seat? On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 10:44 AM, Christy Deering wrote: > I checked the pavement, and there was no soft asphalt to be blamed. The > kickstand was all the way extended when I hoisted her back up, so I'm > really not sure what

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ode to parking lots.

2013-04-16 Thread nighthawkin
yes On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 10:25 AM, Christy Deering wrote: > So I decided to stop by the store last night after work for a couple of > things for dinner. Parked Gladys (the CB250) by a lovely Honda CBR 250, in > a specially marked motorcycle parking area where cars can't go, made sure > everyt

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] First Ride on the 2007 Yamaha - VIDEO!

2013-04-16 Thread nighthawkin
you can hear the burble. Trust me - if I'd had the sound on for the entire > ride, you wouldn't like it - all pretty much Wind noise. > -Joey > > > On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 9:41 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> nice, but what was that music? my dog went nuts! ha...

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] First Ride on the 2007 Yamaha - VIDEO!

2013-04-16 Thread nighthawkin
nice, but what was that music? my dog went nuts! ha... some kinda mix between jazz and the ok corral? would like to hear the real music at the end when you could hear her idle? sweet! On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 9:33 AM, Joey Kelley wrote: > All, > Shot video as I was riding! > > http:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb question

2013-04-16 Thread nighthawkin
if all of the above don't fix your problem then I would also do a compression check. low compression will result in an absence of good vacuum. On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 5:11 AM, B Larimer wrote: > If you can't get the carbs to sync you may have a vaccum leak... Most > likely the manifold is no l

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oil

2013-04-14 Thread nighthawkin
cost. On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 12:54 PM, Dave duChene wrote: > Why doesn't anyone use Honda oil? > Dave > > > On 14 April 2013 13:41, nighthawkin wrote: > >> I thought everyone here used rotella? >> >> >> On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Rmj w

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oil

2013-04-14 Thread nighthawkin
> Thank you, > > Ross > ------ > From: nighthawkin > Sent: 4/14/2013 10:35 AM > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oil > > yes. > > > On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM, Rmj wrote: > >> Sorry to bring this s

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oil

2013-04-14 Thread nighthawkin
yes. On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM, Rmj wrote: > Sorry to bring this subject up again. Just bought valvoline 10w-40 for > my '92 Blackhawk. It says for atv's but seems to have the characteristics > needed. It meets SF/SG/SJ + jaso ma. Will that be ok? > > Thank you, > > Ross > > -- > You re

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: ride-on tire sealant

2013-04-13 Thread nighthawkin
> > got tires on. removed the wheel weights. don't have the ride-on tire > sealant yet. and surprisingly smooth already? I will leave it like this > and ride for a week or so to become very accustom to the ride and then add > the sealant so I have something to compare it against? -- You r

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wrestling tires sucks!

2013-04-11 Thread nighthawkin
how do you break the bead? do you use tire spoons? On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 5:44 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > ** > The only advice I can give you is patience is far more effective than > force. And get a second pair of hands to help. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > -- >

[Nighthawk Lovers] poor honda 750 :.(

2013-04-11 Thread nighthawkin
ok uh hum... just watch the video? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvyoLu0fBMc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nighthawk_lovers

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] '93 Nighthawk 750 for sale

2013-04-10 Thread nighthawkin
; > On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> like the vt500 shadow or ascot? shaft drive and 65mpg. cant beat'em. >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 10:26 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote: >> >>> Basically, I'm either going a long way or goi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] '93 Nighthawk 750 for sale

2013-04-10 Thread nighthawkin
, so > that leaves the 250-500 range. > > > On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 10:06 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> a 250 or 500 over a 650? why? >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 10:04 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote: >> >>> Maybe, but I'd really planned to go

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] '93 Nighthawk 750 for sale

2013-04-10 Thread nighthawkin
a 250 or 500 over a 650? why? On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 10:04 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > Maybe, but I'd really planned to go to a 250 or 500 for that duty > > Kurt > On Apr 10, 2013 9:54 AM, "Allen Thomas" wrote: > >> ** >> I'd keep the 650 for a future commuter. >> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >> -

[Nighthawk Lovers] 2004 HONDA 919 CB900F - $2300 (Wilmington, De)

2013-04-09 Thread nighthawkin
wow! seems like a good deal? http://delaware.craigslist.org/mcy/3732903932.html -- 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_

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ride-on tire sealant

2013-04-09 Thread nighthawkin
ass in it. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > ------ > *From: * nighthawkin > *Sender: * nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > *Date: *Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:24:26 -0400 > *To: * > *ReplyTo: * nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > *Subject: *Re: [Nighthawk Lov

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ride-on tire sealant

2013-04-08 Thread nighthawkin
itional weights. Wether you can actually feel the difference as a rider > is more difficult to predict. > > Javier. > > > On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 10:06 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> in the video he says its smoother with the sealant than with the wheel >> weights. is that

[Nighthawk Lovers] radials on a 700s?

2013-04-08 Thread nighthawkin
searched the forum? is it ok? I want to try them. but I want touring, long lasting radials. any recommendations? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from i

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ride-on tire sealant

2013-04-08 Thread nighthawkin
hops saying that it makes tire changing a mess, and > some wont even work on a tire with that stuff. I would consider carrying > one of those in a long trip for emergencies only. > > Javier. > > > On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 9:34 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> anyone use

[Nighthawk Lovers] ride-on tire sealant

2013-04-08 Thread nighthawkin
anyone use this? does it really work as advertised? http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_982221&feature=iv&src_vid=6PCjfNT7Lxo&v=YqkBfEHYzxw -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe f

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 80's v45 magna's and sabre's

2013-04-07 Thread nighthawkin
a V45, but I'd like to. I just put a jet kit in my tagged > bike and it flies. Parts are readily available, but I prefer to just buying > the whole bike to buying part by part on Ebay. > > > On Sunday, April 7, 2013 9:19:45 PM UTC-4, nighthawkin wrote: > >> anyone hear

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 80's v45 magna's and sabre's

2013-04-07 Thread nighthawkin
why didn't they keep shaft drive on the nighthawks and magnas? I assume cost? too bad? On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 10:47 PM, nighthawkin wrote: > only one problem. I don't do chain drive bikes. > > > On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 10:33 PM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> I sur

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 80's v45 magna's and sabre's

2013-04-07 Thread nighthawkin
only one problem. I don't do chain drive bikes. On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 10:33 PM, nighthawkin wrote: > I sure wont buy this guys bike! but good sound anyway > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF-f5XSgii4 > > > > On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 10:31 PM, Allen Thomas wrot

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 80's v45 magna's and sabre's

2013-04-07 Thread nighthawkin
m/watch?v=15RNjQkzSXI > > > > On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 10:26 PM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> that's awesome! on full screen I find myself leaning with the bike! >> ha >> >> >> On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 10:20 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: >> >>&

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 80's v45 magna's and sabre's

2013-04-07 Thread nighthawkin
> > > On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 10:17 PM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> SWEET!!! >> >> >> On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 10:16 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: >> >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo5yEplwkFg >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Apr 7,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 80's v45 magna's and sabre's

2013-04-07 Thread nighthawkin
SWEET!!! On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 10:16 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo5yEplwkFg > > > On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 10:12 PM, nighthawkin wrote: > >> I was referring to hearing the vtec transition at 7500rpms? yea got one >> of those!? >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 80's v45 magna's and sabre's

2013-04-07 Thread nighthawkin
I was referring to hearing the vtec transition at 7500rpms? yea got one of those!? On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 10:09 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Yea it isn't the same VTEC as the put in the Acura NSX. That system is far > more complex. > > > On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 10:05 P

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 80's v45 magna's and sabre's

2013-04-07 Thread nighthawkin
mit that it > caught me a couple of times and gave me a pucker factor moment or two. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > -- > *From: * nighthawkin > *Sender: * nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > *Date: *Sun, 7 Apr 2013 21:38:04 -0400 > *To: * >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 80's v45 magna's and sabre's

2013-04-07 Thread nighthawkin
oops, audio... On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 9:38 PM, nighthawkin wrote: > i'd love to hear the audit of that transition? > > > On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 9:34 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > >> ** >> Oh so like the old CX or Guzzi. I'm sure they are totally different &g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 80's v45 magna's and sabre's

2013-04-07 Thread nighthawkin
agine on the non-VTEC bikes it would be more inline 4 like, since there > is no transition from 8 valve to 16 valve. Lastly the exhaust note sounds > like a cross between a muscle car and a formula car depending on RPM. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > -

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 80's v45 magna's and sabre's

2013-04-07 Thread nighthawkin
like the cx650 with 2 more cylinders On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 9:21 PM, nighthawkin wrote: > no, v4 turn 90 degrees > > > On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 9:21 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > >> ** >> I'm pretty sure the ST has a boxer engine like the GL

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 80's v45 magna's and sabre's

2013-04-07 Thread nighthawkin
no, v4 turn 90 degrees On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 9:21 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > ** > I'm pretty sure the ST has a boxer engine like the GL. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > -- > *From: * nighthawkin > *Sender: * nighthawk_lovers@googlegrou

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 80's v45 magna's and sabre's

2013-04-07 Thread nighthawkin
rote: > >> ** >> No, google sabmag or magsab, I particularly like the sabre. They did have >> top end oiling issues initially, but the V4 is a real treat of a motor. >> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >> -- >> *From:

[Nighthawk Lovers] 80's v45 magna's and sabre's

2013-04-07 Thread nighthawkin
So are these bikes not worth peoples time any more? Or is it cause of lack of parts? I hear the carbs are a real bear. The sabre seems to be a lot like the nighthawks? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsub

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Clymer advertisement

2013-04-04 Thread nighthawkin
doesnt it have a helmet lock? use that. On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 9:05 AM, greentxnighthawk wrote: > Would replace it cuz I dnt want to disassemble the houseing, and break or > miss place something n there trying to read a number and allso as a plan b > if my honda dealer cant match the key...(th

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Costly Inactivity

2013-04-03 Thread nighthawkin
dont know if it makes a difference but i use ethenal stabil for marine use. got it at walmart. i hope it makes a difference yo pay more for it? -- 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] Clymer advertisement

2013-04-03 Thread nighthawkin
yes you can. ive done it with several honda bikes. On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 12:58 PM, greentxnighthawk wrote: > Yall lost me...so I can or cant use the numbers on the cylinder to get a > replacement key? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nightha

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clymer advertisement

2013-04-02 Thread nighthawkin
ahhh yea nice.. ahhh yea manual yea nice manual! On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 9:21 PM, Pastor Ron wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyPqa2U-Ph0 > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe from this

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1990 Honda Africa Twin

2013-04-01 Thread nighthawkin
don't see these every day... http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/3714534287.html -- 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 nig

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Even Google is getting it !!!

2013-04-01 Thread nighthawkin
ha. On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 12:19 PM, Paul wrote: > I was just checking out some of Gmail's new themes and guess what I found? > > [image: Inline image 1] > > See? Even Google likes Seafoam!!! So there!! > > * > > Paul LeBoutillier * > *www.hondanighthawks.net* > > -- > You received this me

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: In case anyone wants to calculate saving of a bike vs. car

2013-04-01 Thread nighthawkin
glad i'm not the only one.. On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 10:57 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > Hmmm. My cheap taste in cars makes a very poor case for new motorcycles. :p > > -Kurt > > > On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 10:29 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: > >> I should have mentioned just change the values that are highl

[Nighthawk Lovers] I thought Buick made the Road Master

2013-04-01 Thread nighthawkin
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/3654741438.html -- 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.

[Nighthawk Lovers] cb700 hard bag setup

2013-03-30 Thread nighthawkin
who has one or were can i get one? pics? videos? or do i need to make it from scratch and get bags from jcwitney? something like this one? http://bham.craigslist.org/mcy/3653522767.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Love

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: whats the difference between seafoam, motor flush and kerosene?

2013-03-29 Thread nighthawkin
wrote: > > Seafoam is mostly Naphtha and is very similar to kero... But seafoam has > a > > few other additives that will help penetrate and clean a little better > > On Mar 16, 2013 6:34 PM, "nighthawkin" wrote: > > > > > > > > > I can&#

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Another GREAT picture from the 'Fine photography on Craigslist' Department

2013-03-21 Thread nighthawkin
rive a Honda car now and have for the last two cars, but Mazda's > are typically cheaper. That is why I recommended them, since Joey was > looking for something inexpensive. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > ------ > *From: * nighthawkin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Another GREAT picture from the 'Fine photography on Craigslist' Department

2013-03-21 Thread nighthawkin
hummm you all like honda motorcycles right? well guess who makes the honda car? yep, the same people who make the motorcycle. i have and still drive 2 honda civic's. both over 250k mi. still getting 45+ mpg's. need i say more? On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 9:46 AM, Joey Kelley wrote: > How ha

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Moving on up!

2013-03-19 Thread nighthawkin
kurt, got a video love to hear her purrr On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 10:08 AM, nighthawkin wrote: > 86 nighthawk s rwb > > > On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 10:08 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > >> Truth. RWB is the best. >> >> Kurt >> On Mar 19, 2013 10:04 AM, "Al

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Moving on up!

2013-03-19 Thread nighthawkin
86 nighthawk s rwb On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 10:08 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > Truth. RWB is the best. > > Kurt > On Mar 19, 2013 10:04 AM, "Allen Thomas" wrote: > >> ** >> Nice!! RWB is always the best color combo. >> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >> -- >> *From: * Kurt Nolt

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Moving on up!

2013-03-19 Thread nighthawkin
is that a Canadian shaft drive 750? On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 9:38 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > This past Sunday I bought a new-to-me bike. I have joined the ranks of the > fairing bearers, a gorgeous 1986 VFR700. > > 16k miles, freshly overhauled carbs by someone who knew what she was > doing, and it g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oil

2013-03-18 Thread nighthawkin
very good oil but over kill for average rider. if a guy just wants to spend the extra money? rotella. On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 11:08 AM, Ross M. Jamison < ross.m.jami...@earthlink.net> wrote: > I looked up what was recommended for my 1992 Honda 750 Nighthawk at > Castrol, here is what they recom

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: whats the difference between seafoam, motor flush and kerosene?

2013-03-18 Thread nighthawkin
gt; >>>> Problem is finding a good hardware store anymore. >>>> >>>> On Mar 17, 9:28 am, EGrider wrote: >>>> > Looks like no one is posting this link, so I will: >>>> http://hildstrom.com/projects/seafoam/index.html >>>> >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: whats the difference between seafoam, motor flush and kerosene?

2013-03-16 Thread nighthawkin
wrote: > > Seafoam is mostly Naphtha and is very similar to kero... But seafoam has > a > > few other additives that will help penetrate and clean a little better > > On Mar 16, 2013 6:34 PM, "nighthawkin" wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >

[Nighthawk Lovers] whats the difference between seafoam, motor flush and kerosene?

2013-03-16 Thread nighthawkin
I can't seem to tell them apart??? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Does anyone have the Carb tutorials the links no longer work on Pauls page.

2013-03-16 Thread nighthawkin
wow! very nice! all links work. no issues. well done paul! On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 9:25 AM, Paul wrote: > UGH! Google is throwing me some curves on these carb tutorials. I woke up > this morning with a note in my inbox that I hadn't set the share settings > correctly and that although the li

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Lifter help, please.

2013-03-16 Thread nighthawkin
how many miles on it? before tearing it down you should be able to try engine flush. just dont give it any throttle! idle only! get motor warm then drain a quart oil. add the quart of engine flush. idle for 10-15 min then change oil and filter. if they dont clear up after that then they may

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