Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Must Haves...

2016-05-08 Thread Javier Garcia
Thanks for the nice explanation Kurt, and Neil. I think it would be nice at some point to compile all these suggestions in a single document. Javier. On Sun, May 8, 2016 at 3:57 PM, Neil Dantam wrote: > Yep, what Kurt said. The ignition coil relay smooths out the engine at > low RPM. > > Here'

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Must Haves...

2016-05-08 Thread Neil Dantam
Yep, what Kurt said. The ignition coil relay smooths out the engine at low RPM. Here's the fuse/relay box I've installed: * http://imgur.com/L17aFFe * http://imgur.com/KFzsY8h Cheers, -ntd On 05/08/2016 01:56 PM, Kurt Nolte wrote: Javier, I can answer those. Both headlight and ignition co

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Must Haves...

2016-05-08 Thread Kurt Nolte
Javier, I can answer those. Both headlight and ignition coils are fed by small wires that travel through several switches. The relay mods use those wires to drive relays instead. Relays don't require much current, so the old, possibly dirty original wiring path won't struggle with them. The rela

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Must Haves...

2016-05-08 Thread Javier Garcia
Neil, What is the ignition coil relay? Also, why a headlight relay? Javier. On Sat, May 7, 2016 at 5:53 PM, Neil Dantam wrote: > *Must Have:* > >- Luggage (Bestem Rack and hard-mounted topcase) >- GPS Mount and USB Power (RAM Mount + >http://www.neil.dantam.name/doc/2014/2014-08-17

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Must Haves...

2016-05-07 Thread Neil Dantam
*Must Have:* - Luggage (Bestem Rack and hard-mounted topcase) - GPS Mount and USB Power (RAM Mount + http://www.neil.dantam.name/doc/2014/2014-08-17_motorcycle-usb/) - Better Grips (Oury Road Grips) - (in hot weather) Beaded seat cover (trimmed Autozone special) - Engine guards

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Must Haves...

2016-05-07 Thread EGrider
Throttle lock, cramp buster, foam grips. My right thumb joint is shot and needs all the help it can get. -- 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 e

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Must Haves...

2016-05-07 Thread Jim Bolen
My list of mods have made my 'Hawk a pleasant light touring ride. 17t front sprocket (lowered the freeway RPM's about 500-700, plus increased my mileage by about 5). Progressive springs (front). SS brake line. National Cycle F15 Touring screen. Soft saddlebags (Sedici's from Cycle Gear). Highway