Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-05-05 Thread Matthew Ward
Good luck take pics -- 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 group, send

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-05-04 Thread Raymond Gomez
ordered the kit man, wish me luck On Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 12:36:03 PM UTC-4, Kyle Munz wrote: +1 on rebuilding, they're pretty easy as long as commutator is still good. I took pics when I did the starter on my 84 700S, you should be able to follow the same instructions on your 650.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-05-04 Thread Kyle Munz
*fingers crossed* On May 4, 2015 21:44, Raymond Gomez sirray...@gmail.com wrote: ordered the kit man, wish me luck On Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 12:36:03 PM UTC-4, Kyle Munz wrote: +1 on rebuilding, they're pretty easy as long as commutator is still good. I took pics when I did the starter on

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-05-03 Thread Allen Thomas
I would go to a OEM parts place like www.servicehonda.com and look up the part number of the starter and there is a link to show other fitments. Or just compare the part numbers used on both bikes. Allen Thomas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-05-03 Thread Kurt Nolte
You can rebuild the Nighthawk starters. PO of my 650 did that when his went out. I think he found a kit on eBay. Kurt On May 3, 2015 5:14 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote: I would go to a OEM parts place like www.servicehonda.com and look up the part number of the starter and there

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-05-03 Thread Kyle Munz
+1 on rebuilding, they're pretty easy as long as commutator is still good. I took pics when I did the starter on my 84 700S, you should be able to follow the same instructions on your 650. http://nighthawk.kylemunz.com/?p=517 -Kyle On Sun, May 3, 2015 at 8:22 AM, Kurt Nolte

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-05-02 Thread Allen Thomas
Possibly, but they mount on different sides of the motor so the contacts are in different spots and the shaft lengths might be different. Allen Thomas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To unsubscribe from this group

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-05-02 Thread Raymond Gomez
Does anybody have a 1983 nh 650 starter they want to sell me? On Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 3:08:08 PM UTC-4, Raymond Gomez wrote: Hello all, i just purchased last year a 1983 nh 650, and i am running into a lot of problems, To get straight to the point, the previous owner attached an

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-05-02 Thread Raymond Gomez
allen, what about an 83 750sc, is that my match? found it on ebay, seller says he thinks they are same?? On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 10:44:38 AM UTC-4, Allen wrote: Possibly, but they mount on different sides of the motor so the contacts are in different spots and the shaft lengths might be

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-05-01 Thread Raymond Gomez
well, i think the starter is dead, will a 1982 nh650 starter fit a 1983 nh 650? On Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 3:08:08 PM UTC-4, Raymond Gomez wrote: Hello all, i just purchased last year a 1983 nh 650, and i am running into a lot of problems, To get straight to the point, the previous

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-04-18 Thread paul annen
Major +1 to the battery tender On Apr 11, 2015 8:44 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote: That looks like an aftermarket solenoid already. BTW, check the wire ng on the new one. They sell them as fitting but I have gotten one that used a different pin out. Allen Thomas On Apr 10,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-04-11 Thread Allen Thomas
That looks like an aftermarket solenoid already. BTW, check the wire ng on the new one. They sell them as fitting but I have gotten one that used a different pin out. Allen Thomas On Apr 10, 2015 10:55 PM, Raymond Gomez sirray...@gmail.com wrote: heres my poor relay switch. thats what i get for

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-04-10 Thread Raymond Gomez
well i had my first screw up trying to get bike started today. burned out my starter relay switch, my fault. anyway still working on it, keep you posted on my progress. i need to be more careful. brand new the switch is 86.00. thank god i found it on ebay for 9.99. lol prays fellow

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-04-08 Thread Raymond Gomez
okay all thanks for all the info, i have verified the correct battery and i do posses the right one, me thinks that there are two possibilties. the rectifier in the best case, the stator on the worst, aside the suggestion already made, where can i acquire them?? On Saturday, April 4, 2015 at

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-04-08 Thread Graham Rogers
Have you used a volt meter to see if the system is charging when the bike is revving above 3000 RPMs? It should be close to 14 volts or above at about 5000 RPMs I think Sent from my iPad On Apr 8, 2015, at 19:22, Raymond Gomez sirray...@gmail.com wrote: okay all thanks for all the info, i

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-04-08 Thread Raymond Gomez
not yet, but will do so before going/rectifier/stator route. Rectifier is easy to get, stator, a bit harder On Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 7:37:24 PM UTC-4, kiwinPA wrote: Have you used a volt meter to see if the system is charging when the bike is revving above 3000 RPMs? It should be

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-04-07 Thread paul annen
Don't go cheap with the batteries ither. Get a sealed agm (batteries plus, Duracell line is the best) and a true battery tender. That combo will save you lots of money in the long run! On Apr 5, 2015 11:23 PM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote: It takes a 12 series. Allen Thomas On

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-04-05 Thread Jake
The clymer manual will have the battery specs you need. I think mine is 12v with 12 or 14 ah. Walmart has inexpensive batteries. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-04-05 Thread Allen Thomas
It takes a 12 series. Allen Thomas On Apr 5, 2015 5:58 PM, Jake hunteroftr...@gmail.com wrote: The clymer manual will have the battery specs you need. I think mine is 12v with 12 or 14 ah. Walmart has inexpensive batteries. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-04-05 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
First congrats and welcome. Parts - original parts can be found on eBay. Other parts that are made today Bike Bandit. They are competitive priced and easy returns if needed. Plus if you're an AMA member you get a discount. Given what the PO did to your bike I'd replace the battery anyway.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My New Nighthawk

2011-12-21 Thread Dave
I think i remember reading somewhere that the 650 and 700 are completely different engines, but the canadian model (750) has the same bottom end, just different heads (I believe)... Good luck w/ your rebuild! oh... and pictures, pictures are needed! -- You received this message because you

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My New Nighthawk

2011-12-21 Thread MOPARJOE
I've also heard everything is different on the engine parts/swap As for the hole in the case, I have 2 with the same problem. The hole is from a connecting rod that has come loose (usually from a rod bearing that went out). The rod snaps off, and when the crank shaft comes around, it blows

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My New Nighthawk

2011-12-21 Thread BirdMan
Hey Guys, Thanks! for the info Upon further inspection after reading the post from MoparJoe...I've checked the the rods, they're still bolted together on the crankshaft. The cases are split, but the crankshaft, cylinders, pistons, head are still together in the top half of the cases, all

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My New Nighthawk

2011-12-20 Thread surfswab
Sounds like you got everything but the basket (!) Can't speak to your model-specific questions -- mine's a 90s 750 -- but as far as parts compatibility is concerned, a way to determine which will fit where is to pull up exploded views for each motor and compare parts numbers. Some sites, Service

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk 450

2011-08-09 Thread surfswab
Y'know, it's true -- Cop Magnet Yeller does kinda grow on ya. I was gonna swap the black skins from my parts bike over to my yellow '96, but I've been procrastinating over that lately. Must be psychological. Dunno how true it is, but I read somewhere that if you want to sell a house relatively