Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Goldwing question

2013-09-15 Thread richard macinnes
Can't help you . I have a GL1000, 1075 version and think it is a bit smaller. Dick MacInnes From: paul annen To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 3:21 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Goldwing question Just wondering ho

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Bike stand

2013-07-24 Thread richard macinnes
I have an '85 NH waiting for rework. I'm about ready to start on it and will need a work stand, one that you can roll around. Anyone that works on their own bikes have any suggestions? I'm a little older and need all the help I can get. Also have a '94PC, which needs annual service and a '75 GL10

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Still sitting waiting for a tow

2013-07-16 Thread richard macinnes
Join AMA. Dick MacInnes From: Allen Thomas To: Nightwawk Lovers Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 5:28 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Still sitting waiting for a tow 4.5 hours later, and 3rd tow company later... The fist 2 were no shows and no call.  At leas

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1982 HONDA VF750 SABRE - $1500 (NORTH EAST, MD)

2013-07-11 Thread richard macinnes
    Had one of those some time ago. Learned to ride? on it and got my license at 70. Very fast and way too quick!. Will wheelie at the change of the signals. Very smooth.     If I didn't have two other projects ('85 CB650SC & '75 GL1000) I'd be tempted. Had these projects for a while. We decide

[Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk wheels available

2013-06-09 Thread richard macinnes
Have a pair of wheels off an '85 Nighthawk, very good condition. just Powder Coated (Aluminum). In so Cal. Anyone interested? Dick MacInnes '94 PC, '85 Nighthawk, '75 GL1000 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!"

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] A Harley I wouldn't mind having.

2013-05-29 Thread richard macinnes
I agree Dick MacInnes PC800 and '85 Nighthawk and '75 GL1000 From: Dennis Gallagher To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, May 29, 2013 7:48:20 PM Subject: RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] A Harley I wouldn't mind having. That’s it for me. I’m going t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2012-10-12 Thread richard macinnes
g how hard it is to get to the carbs and remove them from the bike. I just cleaned the carbs on a 2006 Yamaha VStar 650 and it was incredibly easy. I didn't even have to remove them from the bike. I was hoping the PC would be the same Graham On Oct 12, 2012, at 4:52 PM, richard

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2012-10-12 Thread richard macinnes
your time Dick MacInnes. From: Graham Rogers To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, October 11, 2012 4:11:16 PM Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1990 Honda Pacific Coast Dick, ever had to work on the carbs? Graham On Oct 11, 2012, at 6:24 PM, richard

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2012-10-11 Thread richard macinnes
oups.com Sent: Thu, October 11, 2012 3:25:54 PM Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1990 Honda Pacific Coast See, he proves that it wasn't maintenance nightmares. I'm telling you guys, the lack of blue is why it didn't do well! Kurt On Oct 11, 2012 6:24 PM, "richard maci

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1990 Honda Pacific Coast

2012-10-11 Thread richard macinnes
Actually, maintenance is rather low. Check the oil, coolant and go. I've had all the pieces off a couple of times to add mods and had very little trouble, and I'm not a "wrench". It's more trouble to get the valve cover off my '85 CB650SC. And it's a great touring bike. And I'm 82 now. Dick M

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Helmet

2012-03-12 Thread richard macinnes
My 5 yr old helmet went into the trash bin last January. Dick From: surfswab To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Sent: Mon, March 12, 2012 5:08:34 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Helmet When you consider the fact that UV rays from sunlight affect just about

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My nighthawk (pic) and a question

2012-02-06 Thread richard macinnes
Drew ` I also have a '85 CB650SC and it truely is a nice bike. Mine has 13,000 miles. It ran sort of OK when I bought it some time ago but needed some cosmetic work and some minor mechanical. It has been painted (stock red), all the chrome and polished metal removed, cleaned and polished prope

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] pegs/windshield

2011-10-26 Thread richard macinnes
I'd like to mention my Swift, which, when polished every six months, was hard to beat. Dick MacInnes From: Bill Sandifer To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, October 26, 2011 2:52:01 PM Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] pegs/windshield Hard to be

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] longest rides

2011-06-15 Thread richard macinnes
I rode about 650 miles in one day and I was whipped. This was on a '94 Honda Pacific Coast 800 with stock everything and mostly on the interstate. I wouldn't even think of riding my '85 Nighthawk 650 that far in a day, (Of course I'm almost 81 now so tire a bit easier) I'd suggest you try an ea

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: bearings

2011-06-01 Thread richard macinnes
Additional thoughts; the head bearings may have loosened and a simple tightening may reduce the wobble to much less My '89 PC had the wobble problem and I just tightened the bearing. Didn't have the "special" wrench so just hand tightened and then tapped the bearing a little more. Helped for q

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: bearings

2011-06-01 Thread richard macinnes
All Balls are the bearings of choice to rid the PC800 from the "wobble" problem. Good equipment, good service, good support. Dick MacInnes'94 PC800, '85 CB650SC, "75 GL1000 From: 750S To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Sent: Wed, June 1, 2011 10:06:03 AM

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Has any one ever used "Road Side Assistance" on a Bike?

2011-04-07 Thread richard macinnes
Look into AMA membership, $39/yr with roadside for anything on wheels. You have to sign up for auromatic renewal with a credit card. Nice magazine each month as well. From: "pa_s...@verizon.net" To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, April 6, 2011

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Kinda off topic - 1982 GoldWing

2011-03-12 Thread richard macinnes
I just acquired a 1975 GL100 for 1000. It needs some work but only has 13K+ miles. Dick MacInnes From: Joey Kelley To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Cc: Paul Sent: Sat, March 12, 2011 6:40:30 AM Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Kinda off topic - 1982 Gold

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: I NEED HELP

2011-01-28 Thread richard macinnes
I think you will find that the AGM batteries last a heck of a lot longer than you might think. My battery is now going on it's sixth year and still From: Joey Kelley To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, January 27, 2011 12:19:21 PM Subject: Re: [Ni

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: I NEED HELP

2011-01-27 Thread richard macinnes
Try an AGM battery. Mine is going on it's sixth year now. Dick macInnes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, sen

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] need this rack, backrest

2010-12-16 Thread richard macinnes
Have the rack/backrest on my '85 CB650SC. Has a "Hondaline" tag From: Glenn Jensen To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, December 15, 2010 3:46:08 PM Subject: RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] need this rack, backrest I have that rack, no manufacturing tag o