Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help removing tank on 1984 700S

The rubber mounts that hold the tank to the top tube may have corroded onto the frame, and it feels stuck. Just ease the tank in a circular motion until it starts to break free. On Mon, Nov 22, 2021 at 10:17 PM Dave duChêne wrote: > Support the rear of the tank to get it out of the way. The line

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help removing tank on 1984 700S

Support the rear of the tank to get it out of the way. The lines are connected to the fuel shut-off. There is also an electrical connection. Before you reconnect the lines make sure the ends aren't split or cracked. Dave On Mon, 22 Nov 2021 at 10:09, scott@gmail.com wrote: > I need to change

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help removing tank on 1984 700S

Once you've removed the bolt lift the back of the tank and slide it backwards and it will come off. It's just resting on two rubber bushings at the front. The fuel line and vacuum line should be pretty apparent if you shine a light on the petcock. Both are going down towards the carbs. -Kyle On

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help removing tank on 1984 700S

I need to change spark plugs on my 1984 700S and the dealer's parts counter suggested removing the gas tank to get at the plugs underneath. I removed the bolt at the base of the tank (near the seat), but the tank still seems attached at the front of the bike. The shop manual for the 700S says t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP !!! Need Torque Specs to reassemble TOP END. PHOTOS INCLUDED!

I just the top end on my '83 650. As stated, there is no torque spec for these bolts in the service manual. As they don't do much other than hold the plate down, I cranked them down pretty good compared to the relatively low spec values for the rest of the bolts. As long as you don't strip the th

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP !!! Need Torque Specs to reassemble TOP END. PHOTOS INCLUDED!

3:08 PMTo: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!Reply To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP !!! Need Torque Specs to reassemble TOP END. PHOTOS INCLUDED!‎Yeah, that bolt is not specified in the CLYMER manual OR the CB 650 service manual. It retains the tappet arm plate

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP !!! Need Torque Specs to reassemble TOP END. PHOTOS INCLUDED!

Yeah, that bolt is not specified in the CLYMER manual OR the CB 650 service manual. It retains the tappet arm plate and I don't want it moving on me during vibration. I'm going to button it all back up and see if the valve bleed helped anything, now that I've gone this deep, going in again won'

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help! Had to take off the headlight - and started having some issues right away, HELP!

Jenya , if I remember correctly, all my 650 nighthawks 83-85 had the same two unattached wires On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 2:11 PM 'roidfingers' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: > should be 3 orange wires all connected together. Look at the image on the > link I sent you. One goes to left turn

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help! Had to take off the headlight - and started having some issues right away, HELP!

should be 3 orange wires all connected together. Look at the image on the link I sent you. One goes to left turn bulb. One to indicator in cluster and one to left rear. On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:31:17 AM UTC-5, Jenya Spektor wrote: > > Kyle, > The question that I have difficulty findin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help! Had to take off the headlight - and started having some issues right away, HELP!

just like Kyle said. and the green is just a ground. So could go to another green. On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:34:15 AM UTC-5, Kyle Munz wrote: > > The orange probably has a 3way connector that it goes into. > > -Kyle > > > On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 10:31 AM Jenya Spektor > wrote: > >> Kyle

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help! Had to take off the headlight - and started having some issues right away, HELP!

The orange probably has a 3way connector that it goes into. -Kyle On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 10:31 AM Jenya Spektor wrote: > Kyle, > The question that I have difficulty finding an answer to is the fact that > there are two LOOSE wires that do not match. I have one green and one > orange (steel wit

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help! Had to take off the headlight - and started having some issues right away, HELP!

Kyle, The question that I have difficulty finding an answer to is the fact that there are two LOOSE wires that do not match. I have one green and one orange (steel with a plastic connect on the end of the orange one) that don't seem to have any loose wires of the MATCHING color to connect to. I'

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help! Had to take off the headlight - and started having some issues right away, HELP!

Were you having charging issues before? I had an issue with mine. The alternator showed charge but wasn't charging correctly. Changing that fixed most of my issues. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscrib

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help! Had to take off the headlight - and started having some issues right away, HELP!

I'm guessing this is a 650? Either way it sounds like you may have pulled something loose which could be shorting out now. Orange wires are typically turn signals (along with light blue) and dark green is usually the ground. Look up the Wiring Diagram for your bike from Paul's Nighthawk pages ( htt

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help! Had to take off the headlight - and started having some issues right away, HELP!

So I just got a nice 1983 Nighthawk. Everything was working fine, but the headlight housing was cracked - so I decided to fix it. Upon taking the headlight out and disconnecting the 3-wire plug, I had noticed there was a green and an orange wires that were not connected to anything. After fixing

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP!!!!! NEW NIGHTHAWK OWNER

Rule Number One : You are invisible. (People don't see bikes, leave the light on). On 25 April 2017 at 06:42, Tommy Hill wrote: > But during the daytime don't just have it on, turn it to bright! Be seen! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nig

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP!!!!! NEW NIGHTHAWK OWNER

But during the daytime don't just have it on, turn it to bright! Be seen! -- 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+unsub

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP!!!!! NEW NIGHTHAWK OWNER

Yes, they are supposed to stay on. Not required in every country though. On Apr 25, 2017 8:15 AM, "cameron sabbagh" wrote: > okay so i just recently purchased a nighthawk 650 its a 1984 and i was > wondering if anyone could tell me if the headlights are supposed to stay on > all the time or i

[Nighthawk Lovers] HELP!!!!! NEW NIGHTHAWK OWNER

okay so i just recently purchased a nighthawk 650 its a 1984 and i was wondering if anyone could tell me if the headlights are supposed to stay on all the time or is there a switch i have to press... i see the high/low beams on the left near the turn signal but i cannot get the headlight to tur

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help needed

Thanks guys! I will pass along your comments. *Paul LeBoutillier * *www.hondanighthawks.net * Honda Nighthawk Lovers Email group On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 11:57 AM, Dave duChêne wrote: > Just had mine repl

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help needed

Just had mine replaced on a 750 (1984). If you're really stuck I can (with his permission) put you in touch with the shop that did mine. Let me know. Dave On 9 December 2016 at 14:09, Paul wrote: > Had this note come in via my website. Any thoughts? > > I work at a Motorcycle dealership and am

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help needed

http://tsubakimoto.com/power-transmission/drive-chain/ this place may be able to help From: paul.leb...@gmail.com [mailto:paul.leb...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Paul Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 10:10 AM To: Nighthawk Lovers Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help needed Had this note come in via my

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help needed

Do you know the size and # of links? Also where are you? From: paul.leb...@gmail.com [mailto:paul.leb...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Paul Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 10:10 AM To: Nighthawk Lovers Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help needed Had this note come in via my website. Any thoughts? I work

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help needed

Had this note come in via my website. Any thoughts? I work at a Motorcycle dealership and am having a hard time helping a good customer of mine. Cannot find a Alternator Drive Chain to save my life and its the last thing I need. I know that was a common problem. Do you know of a alternate company

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help, Can't Post

Sorry...sent too soon. It might have been that you were trying to send from another email address. *Paul LeBoutillier * *www.hondanighthawks.net * Honda Nighthawk Lovers Email group On Sun, Sep 18, 2016 a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help, Can't Post

You just posted. If you were getting an error message before it might have been tha *Paul LeBoutillier * *www.hondanighthawks.net * Honda Nighthawk Lovers Email group On Sun, Sep 18, 2016 at 11:29 AM, mar

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help, Can't Post

When I try to post on a topic, It tells me my cc address is incorrect or something like that. Any advice ? -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help on repair cost

gt; Shop time might be 5-7 hours to swap it out > > > > *From:* nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@ > googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Scott S. McKinley > *Sent:* Thursday, September 15, 2016 9:11 AM > *To:* nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > *

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help on repair cost

Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help on repair cost At $50/hr shop time and assuming no other problems, can someone give me an estimate of total cost (parts & labor)? Thanks 1999 Honda Nighthawk 250cc obo http://reno.craigslist.org/mpo/5779001358.html -- You received this message because you are subscr

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help on repair cost

At $50/hr shop time and assuming no other problems, can someone give me an estimate of total cost (parts & labor)? Thanks 1999 Honda Nighthawk 250cc obo http://reno.craigslist.org/mpo/5779001358.html -- You received this message because you are

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help in can't get the starter off my 1998 nighthawk cb750

Which end? Can you provide pictures? -Kyle On Tue, Aug 16, 2016 at 8:26 PM, Ryan See wrote: > I was trying to replace the brushes in my starter. When I went to remove > the starter I couldn't get the end of the starter off the motor. Now when I > put the starter back together and push the butt

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help in can't get the starter off my 1998 nighthawk cb750

I was trying to replace the brushes in my starter. When I went to remove the starter I couldn't get the end of the starter off the motor. Now when I put the starter back together and push the button the starter moves and spins but the engine does not. I have tried to pull the end of the starter

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help; Bolt missing for a ground. 1983 650 nighthawk

Yes, same as battery bolts, Graham On Thursday, July 21, 2016, EGrider wrote: > I just looked at little closer at your pictures. Your ground wire in your > hand is what gets bolted on to the negative contact on your battery, > doesn't it? The other end just grounds to the frame. > > As for the c

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help; Bolt missing for a ground. 1983 650 nighthawk

I just looked at little closer at your pictures. Your ground wire in your hand is what gets bolted on to the negative contact on your battery, doesn't it? The other end just grounds to the frame. As for the clip that holds the battery in, it is the same as the battery bolts, or at least it has

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help; Bolt missing for a ground. 1983 650 nighthawk

First of all, the bolt that holds the battery in is not really that important. I always have mine, but you don't HAVE to have it. I am almost certain it is the same as the battery post bolt. Secondly, the ground wire does not go there. I can look when I get home, but find another place to pu

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help; Bolt missing for a ground. 1983 650 nighthawk

@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help; Bolt missing for a ground. 1983 650 nighthawk If I recall that's just a 10mm bolt, I don't recall the length or thread pitch though. -Kyle On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 6:03 PM, Blake Manwiller mailto:blakemanwil...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hello

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help; Bolt missing for a ground. 1983 650 nighthawk

If I recall that's just a 10mm bolt, I don't recall the length or thread pitch though. -Kyle On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 6:03 PM, Blake Manwiller wrote: > Hello; so i purchased a nighthawk and I'm not terrible mechanically sound > so bare with me... > > I noticed it was having issues starting(was

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help; Bolt missing for a ground. 1983 650 nighthawk

Hello; so i purchased a nighthawk and I'm not terrible mechanically sound so bare with me... I noticed it was having issues starting(was working fine the day before) so i took the battery out to get tested; turns out it is probably the battery. But here's the weird part. When i put the batter b

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help, my bike lost all power

Can you get to the ign. Switch And ck for power there From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of EGrider Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 4:08 AM To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help, my bike lost all power I joined

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help, my bike lost all power

I joined the PC800 Yahoo group and "posted" this, but it never showed up. Maybe it's held because I'm a new member. Anyway, I'll post it here, but it isn't about a NH. I took a Sunday ride on my ’90 PC800 before I left for Croatia. Stopped at a gas station and the battery was so weak that I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help from 700S owners

emove the nut in the center of the inner fender you can reach up >> from under it >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto: >> nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Graham Rogers >> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 2

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help from 700S owners

ighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help from 700S owners > > > > Actually if you are pretty nimble with your fingers (and they are > small) you can do it without removing the cowl > > On Wednesday, March 23, 2016, Paul wrote: > > On my son&#

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help from 700S owners

: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help from 700S owners Actually if you are pretty nimble with your fingers (and they are small) you can do it without removing the cowl On Wednesday, March 23, 2016, Paul mailto:p...@hondanighthawks.net>> wrote: On my son's 700S we're getting ready to install new

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help from 700S owners

A smaller pair of hands in the house? On Thursday, March 24, 2016, Paul wrote: > > On Wed, Mar 23, 2016 at 7:59 PM, Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Actually if you are pretty nimble with your fingers (and they are >> small) you can do it without removing the cowl > > > ​Well...I can palm a basketba

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help from 700S owners

On Wed, Mar 23, 2016 at 7:59 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > Actually if you are pretty nimble with your fingers (and they are > small) you can do it without removing the cowl ​Well...I can palm a basketball...so what does that tell ya?! ;)​ *Paul LeBoutillier * *www.hondanighthawks.net

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help from 700S owners

Actually if you are pretty nimble with your fingers (and they are small) you can do it without removing the cowl On Wednesday, March 23, 2016, Paul wrote: > On my son's 700S we're getting ready to install new turn signals. It looks > like we need to remove the rear cowl to get to the wiring and

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help from 700S owners

On my son's 700S we're getting ready to install new turn signals. It looks like we need to remove the rear cowl to get to the wiring and I'm assuming the bolts circled in the image below need to be removed. Is that the case? ​ *Paul LeBoutillier * *www.hondanighthawks.net

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help

On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 7:48 PM, Charles Culpepper < culpeppercharl...@gmail.com> wrote: > How do I add pics on here ​Charles if you're using the web interface there is an "insert image" icon. If you're doing it from your email program just address your email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help

Are you using the web or email? I just add them as an attachment, or paste a link to a file sharing site like Google photos. Just make sure you make the pics "public" so anyone can see them. Allen Thomas On Mar 16, 2016 9:50 PM, "Charles Culpepper" wrote: > How do I add pics on here > > -- > You

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help with website

You can give a try to https://archive.org/web/ El 12 nov. 2015 7:09 p. m., "Kyle Munz" escribió: > Isn't that a Blogger site? Do they not offer versioning where you could > restore an older copy? > > > -Kyle > > On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 12:06 PM, Paul wrote: > >> I'm not sure what happened but wh

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help with website

Isn't that a Blogger site? Do they not offer versioning where you could restore an older copy? -Kyle On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 12:06 PM, Paul wrote: > I'm not sure what happened but while updating my Links and Repair Tips > pages on my Nighthawk Website (hondanighthawks.net) I lost the majority

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help with website

I'm not sure what happened but while updating my Links and Repair Tips pages on my Nighthawk Website (hondanighthawks.net) I lost the majority of my repair tips. Sooo, would you guys and gals help me out by sending me ANY repair tips that you've gathered over the years... with our without a we

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

Any autoparts store should have a can of electric degreaser right next to the can of dielectric grease. With the dielectric grease just smear a good coating in there, the contacts will physically push it out of the way when you plug them in. The dielectric is not conductive, the main point of it is

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

What kind of solvent? And another stupid question. When using dielectric grease, must you clean around the plug so as not to have any grease between plugs? Is it conductive? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

Solvent and a tooth brush. Allen Thomas On Jul 21, 2015 10:47 PM, "Tommy Hill" wrote: > So just how does one clean the contacts in the male part of these plastic > wire plugs? Or female for that matter? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighth

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

If you have the shop manual you can traces the fuses in the wiring diagram. On Jul 21, 2015 21:45, "Tommy Hill" wrote: > Thank you, Kyle. I saw the #1 fuse glowing. Pulled it out and put > another in and the lights came on. Rain just stopped and got it all put > back together and it starts and

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

So just how does one clean the contacts in the male part of these plastic wire plugs? Or female for that matter? -- 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,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

Thank you, Kyle. I saw the #1 fuse glowing. Pulled it out and put another in and the lights came on. Rain just stopped and got it all put back together and it starts and runs. No N light, but will go buy all new fuses in the am and replace all. Remove fuse box (not in this order) and looked

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

The 650 has glass fuses and does sit up front behind the horns. But it is the brown plastic bulkhead plugs that attach to the mess of brass bars in the back of the unit that are the problem IMHO. Along with the fuse holders snapping from corrosion and vibration. Allen Thomas -- You received this

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

They're different. 650 has plastic blade fuses and hangs off the front. The 700S uses glass fuses and is between the handlebars. Apart from an old fuse falling apart I've never had an issue with the block on my 700S.The connectors behind the headlight are a different story. On Jul 21, 2015 21:24, "

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

The 700 fuse panel is on the handle bars Allen Sent from my iPad > On Jul 21, 2015, at 22:24, Allen Thomas wrote: > > I'm not sure if the 650 and the 700s have the same fuse panel but pushing on > the fuse block has fixed a no dash or headlight issue for me on more than one > bike. Try giving

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

I'm not sure if the 650 and the 700s have the same fuse panel but pushing on the fuse block has fixed a no dash or headlight issue for me on more than one bike. Try giving it a thump with the side of your fist. Allen Thomas On Jul 21, 2015 10:09 PM, "Kyle Munz" wrote: > The fuses should be, fro

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

The fuses should be, from left to right: 15 10 15 15 10 10 And two spares. Also, those glass fuses can fall apart and intermittently lose contact even though they look fine. On Jul 21, 2015 20:52, "Tommy Hill" wrote: > Ok, not the bulb or ground. My fuse box must be touchy, or by touching > any

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

Ok, not the bulb or ground. My fuse box must be touchy, or by touching anything in the box, several fuses broke/blew. I had no power and was VERY careful, but finally found the right fuse to fix the lights. A quick touch and it turns over so I assume will start in the am. Started raining on m

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

Ohms reading would be more informative, but it's the same basics. Multimeter, stick one probe in the lamp ground, stick the other on the negative battery terminal. Kurt On Jul 21, 2015 5:28 PM, "Kyle Munz" wrote: > On the back of the bulb it isn't hard to get to, it's the dark green wire > but i

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

On the back of the bulb it isn't hard to get to, it's the dark green wire but it runs through a dozen connections before actually grounding to the frame. I can't tell you exactly where because my bike's DSPO got in there with some duct tape and a bit of lamp cord. I would guess the stock location i

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

Thanks. I wil try that when the rain stops. Very familiar and have done it many times. How hard is the ground wire to get to? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

The starter button disables the headlight when pressed and starting the motor, but that's just a guess. Push starting can work without the hill but it ain't fun, especially in Florida heat, and you'll look ridiculous while pushing it. Put it in 2nd, pull in the clutch, run as fast as you can, jump

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

Oh, and now the headlight is not what I am worried about. Gotta get it to run so I can park it in the garage at the Irport. Will be gone for a month! Will try pushing with help, but have my doubts. I think no ignition, now. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

Sorry. My 700S. Never touched fuses with power on. Absolutely no hills in FL where I am. -- 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 nighth

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

And the no- start. If your ignition still has power, you can always pop the clutch just like in a car. It can get hairy, but if you are in a pinch... Don't drop the bike when your doing it. Straddle the seat and get it rolling downhill. Then pick you feet up, put in first gear and release the cl

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

You have a 650? The plugs on the back of the fuse block can come loose, also a fuse can look good but still be bad. You really need a multimeter to test them. Also check the right hand controls and your ground wires. On Jul 21, 2015 18:39, "Tommy Hill" wrote: > Ok, so my headlight (high and low)

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

You may have a bad ground on the headlight which is why both high and low went at the same time. With the fuses - were they pulled while the power was on? They could have popped when you pushed the fuse back in. If you are umm... Confident... That there are no shorts, then you can jump the fuse

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help!

Ok, so my headlight (high and low) went out on the 1 mile ride back to the apartment. I pulled the cover to check fuses and they all appear ok. I pulled three out to look closer and put them back in. Now NO lights (head, neutral, or running), no start...nothing. Horn works and signals work.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help CB550SC Night Hawk 1983

I am happy owner of night hawk 550 over 4 years When I purchase the NightHawk the right battery cover missing. I made a replacement cover from polyester . But I want to create a replica of the original. I need the original right cover. It may be damaged. If anyone has this, or knows someone wh

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help CB550 SC Night Hawk

I am happy owner of night hawk 550 over 4 years When I purchase the NightHawk the right battery cover missing. I made a replacement cover from polyester . But I want to create a replica of the original. I need the original right cover. It may be damaged. If anyone has this, or knows someone

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help me plan my next motorcycle trip

The salt flats are west of Salt Lake City, right on the border of Utah/Nevada. It is only a couple hours out of SLC. If you've never been there I would recommend it. There were some smaller roads the go north from there to connect back (eventually) to Ontario, OR. Those roads are quite desolate

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

I have a 2006 Suzuki S50 that would fit the bill, except no FI. Added perk is this is a machine the wife can ride so it is an easy sell. You can both ride together!! Let me know if you are interested. It is a shaft drive and low miles. It is also known as the VS800 Intruder. -- You received t

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

>From what you describe the PC800 sounds about right for you. I agree that a FI system will be just perfect, but the storage in those things is insane, and they are nice to ride. I think they are perfect for city riding. Tell the wife you could never sell the NH because of the many memories of the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help me with my latest Honda problem

Well, let's start with the wife problem. Mine responds well to a black eye! The hard part is being man enough and finding a buddy to hit you hard enough... Sympathy works every time. You could even tell her you got hit because you don't have 2 motorcycles!! I have 3, but granted only 2 are a

[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 litt

[Nighthawk Lovers] HELP!

Your lights can still cone on even if the battery isn't strong enough to start it. The first step is always to check the battery and make sure it's 12.7 V? or above. I suggest getting a voltmeter and battery maintainer. You will def need the maintainer( aka trickle charger/float charger) -- Yo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP!

The main fuse kills all power, even the lights. Allen Thomas On Mar 31, 2015 11:33 PM, "Javier Garcia" wrote: > Is it in neutral? General question to everyone: if the main fuse blows, > will the headlight still get power, or that kills everthing? > > > On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 11:04 PM, Graham Ro

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP!

Idiot (kill) switch on the handlebar? On Mar 31, 2015 11:33 PM, "Javier Garcia" wrote: > Is it in neutral? General question to everyone: if the main fuse blows, > will the headlight still get power, or that kills everthing? > > > On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 11:04 PM, Graham Rogers < > grahamjoanrog..

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP!

Is it in neutral? General question to everyone: if the main fuse blows, will the headlight still get power, or that kills everthing? On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 11:04 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > Make, model and year of bike? > > Sent from my iPad > > On Mar 31, 2015, at 23:01, James O'Gorman wrote:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP!

Make, model and year of bike? Sent from my iPad > On Mar 31, 2015, at 23:01, James O'Gorman wrote: > > When was the last time it ran? You could try tapping on The starter when you > press the start button. Have you checked the fuses? > > >> On Mar 31, 2015, at 21:03, Tyler Hooten wrote: >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] HELP!

When was the last time it ran? You could try tapping on The starter when you press the start button. Have you checked the fuses? > On Mar 31, 2015, at 21:03, Tyler Hooten wrote: > > First to admit im a novice on motorcycle knowledge, this is my first bike, > went to start it this afternoon an

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Which year and model bike do you have? On Mar 31, 2015 9:37 PM, "Tyler Hooten" wrote: > First to admit im a novice on motorcycle knowledge, this is my first bike, > went to start it this afternoon and it wont do anything. I still have power > to lights and all instruments just when i hit the igni

[Nighthawk Lovers] HELP!

First to admit im a novice on motorcycle knowledge, this is my first bike, went to start it this afternoon and it wont do anything. I still have power to lights and all instruments just when i hit the ignition button nothing happens. No clicking, buzzing, or any sense of the bike wanting to turn

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help I need a stator

I've bought electrical components from Rick's before which worked fine for me. He lists the stator for your bike but it isn't cheap and requires a core deposit to get started. http://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/part/20-124/ODZIb25DQjQ1MFND -Kyle On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 10:55 AM, nythawk night w

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help I need a stator

Hello fellow Hawkers, I am desperate. I have an 86 Nighthawk cb450sc. I was told by my dealer my stator is bad. Unfortunately Honda doesn't make them anymore. I have tried for four weeks to find a working one with no success. I have looked on ebay, I have called and emailed several online sup

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help, I need a stator.

Yea Rick's Motorsports has rebuilt units for $250. Their part number is 20-124. Allen Thomas -- 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

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I've bought electric parts from Rick's before that worked just fine. Most of them are reconditioned, but very clean. http://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/ -Kyle On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 10:49 AM, eaglehawk tawadi wrote: > Found out last week my 86 Nighthawk cb450sc needs a stator, at least > th

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help, I need a stator.

Found out last week my 86 Nighthawk cb450sc needs a stator, at least that's what the Honda dealers service department said. Well here it is 7 days later and they can't find one, I've been trying also, spending hours on the web trying to find one. Honda doesn't make them anymore. On ebay I found

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help with speedo needle

Now I'm glad I haven't gotten around to replacing mine yet ;) -Kyle On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 12:23 PM, Tommy Hill wrote: > Wow! Really? Just like that? Too late this time, but good to know. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motor

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help with speedo needle

Wow! Really? Just like that? Too late this time, but good to know. -- 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..

[Nighthawk Lovers] Help with speedo needle

Once you get into the panel carefully pull the tach needle straight off the shaft, then you can hold the magnet behind the speedo needle and unscrew the needle! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe fro

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Good idea. When/if I ever get this bike home, I will do that and replace the tach needle and fuel needle. The lens is not nearly as bad as it looks in this pic though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubsc

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Wow! That looks great for a 40 year old dash. Good job. Maybe a little McGuire's #10 Clear Acrylic Polish would make all of your clear/acrylic lenses look brand new, and therefore your speedo needle and old tach needle VISIBLE again!?!? On Saturday, July 26, 2014 12:20:53 PM UTC-7, Tommy Hill

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