After a long absence from riding I bought a very clean 2003 Nighthawk
750 last March. I have been using it as a daily commuter for my short
hops that are 50% freeway, and 50% city streets. It had 6400 miles on
the odo when I got it and is just turned 8400. I've enjoyed 3 or 4 day
trips carving aro
e bunch.
> Six speed, shaft drive, double disks and the like. I haven't the foggiest why
> the Euro market gets the neat stuff. Be nice for us too.
> Yeah, 40MPG is little off, but then you might be turning the wick a bit more.
> I use the smiles per mile equation. Ride happ
Like you I think I would rather have the acceleration and it's not
worth changing the sprocket since I'm not on the freeway that much. I
just learned the 1980s "S" models had a 6th gear. I didn't know that
and it makes me want one.
Dennis
On Oct 18, 7:12 pm, jgalban <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
Aerosol cans are possible. The spray gun may not be necessary if the
largest thing to paint is your tank. Aerosol cans do a great job if
you do it right and there is less fuss and mess.
On the metal parts like the tank, remove all the old paint with jasco
and use fine steel wool to help that pro
Aerosol cans are possible. The spray gun may not be necessary if the
largest thing to paint is your tank. Aerosol cans do a great job if
you do it right and there is less fuss and mess.
On the metal parts like the tank, remove all the old paint with
jasco
and use fine steel wool to help that pro
FYI: That Italian brand can't be "FREN TUBO" because that simply means
"BRAKE TUBING".
On Feb 2, 10:00 pm, Dennis Hammerl wrote:
> Before you jump on the braided band wagon, may I suggest Kevlar lines ? I
> have braided lines on my VF11 and the routing was problematic. As they are
> very abras
adjusting valves
right? Should I be concerned?Any ideas?
Thanks,
Dennis Yankfroggy Farez
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No additives. Currently running 20-50, was 10/40. What's the "seafoam
thing"?
Thanks,
Dennis
On Jun 21, 1:06 pm, Dennis Hammerl wrote:
> Well, first off, it isn't normal. What weight oil ? Any additives ? Maybe
> it's an occasion for the Seafoam thing.
>
s an occasion for the Seafoam thing.
>
> --- On Sun, 6/21/09, yankfroggy wrote:
>
> From: yankfroggy
> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Intermittent Tappet Noise?
> To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!"
> Cc: blues...@yahoo.com
> Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009, 3:54 PM
>
>
uffler is not causing the noise.
>
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "yankfroggy"
> To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!"
> Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 7:05 PM
> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Intermittent Tappet Noise?
>
> OK I'll try
es of winding road) through extreme heat and cold mist, and I
love the Nighthawk more than ever.
Dennis Yankfroggy Farez
On Jun 27, 10:58 am, Dennis Hammerl wrote:
> Ah yes, the loose baffle rattle. That's the trouble with long-distance
> problem guessing. All we have to go on is a d
t; Wow! That is an excellent story. You should be a writer. I printed it for
> reference for a later ride maybe. HotrodMamma.
>
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "yankfroggy"
> To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!"
> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009
Great deal. I used to have a Nolan and it was great. If you don't find
one in large, consider the Italian AGV modular. I have a large one in
black. It is the comfiest helmet I have ever had, it has a removeable
lining, an effective ventilation system, and especially cool shape.
AGV is a very old a
I like that copper metallic color.
On Oct 3, 4:22 pm, Param Singh wrote:
> Hi Everyone
> Its great to have a common place to discuss and share your
> experiences
> I just finished restoring my nighthawk and i just wanted your comments
> and would like to see your nighthawk pics
> thanks
>
> http
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