Question: why fly the CSA's flag? (Stars and Bars or the Battle Ensign) Just wondering.
-Kyle On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 9:13 AM, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: > You could ask the same question of anyone who flies the flags of mexico, > france, poland, japan, germany, italy, south vietnam, etc If I knew enough > about sports I'm sure I could make the same point listing a bunch of team > jersies. > > -Kyle > > > On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 8:59 AM, Mark Hasslinger <[email protected]> > wrote: >> >> why would anyone want to put the symbol of a bunch of loosers' on anything >> connected to themselves? >> >> --- On Tue, 3/31/09, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> From: Kyle Munz <[email protected]> >> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: FIRST BIKE (previously: Honda CB160 >> ...Great Bike!) >> To: [email protected] >> Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 9:43 PM >> >> If I were to apply the confederate flag decals to my bike, I think I'd >> paint it orange first and put a 01 on the sides. ;) >> >> -Kyle >> -beats all you ever saw, been in trouble with the law since the day I was >> born. >> >> >> On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 9:43 PM, jeff scott <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Yep,we are not far at all,right below Pa.My wife is from Somerset, Pa.( i >>> found her here on the internet (shipping was a biotch!) Find some great >>> things here on-line~lol . Yeah the 3# wire does reach i just wanted to make >>> sure being a little bit too long would not affect how it runs.I can >>> definitely use the hwy pegs also,they make long trips so much more >>> comfortable.The rust on the sissy bar is not a big problem ,i can either >>> find a place to re chrome them or simply paint the bars on them black since >>> my bike seems to be mostly black and white.My wife and i found some decals >>> that we are going to put on the tanks and side covers >>> http://www.westonsigns.com/product.php?productid=1297&cat=290&page=1 >>> >>> http://www.westonsigns.com/product.php?productid=1784&cat=289&page=2 >>> >>> I just have to figure out which sizes to get... they will look good on >>> the bike because it is painted white ... i am still trying to decide what to >>> put on the front fender ... i was thinking about something along the lines >>> of this ---> >>> http://www.westonsigns.com/product.php?productid=16420&cat=305&page=1 <--- >>> maybe 4" on that decal to go in the fender >>> >>> My wife and i saw leather jackets and helmets to match these decals the >>> other day ... they would go great with my rebel flag tats. >>> Just let me know tomorrow how much the cost is going to be and we will >>> get that right off to you, Thanks ~ J. Scott >>> >>> Have a great day ~ J. Scott >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: Graham Rogers <[email protected]> >>> To: [email protected] >>> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:40:22 PM >>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: FIRST BIKE (previously: Honda CB160 >>> ...Great Bike!) >>> >>> Oh, so you're just a few or couple of hours from here - >>> no spark plug wires. If it reaches your #4 will do, just tag it as #3 >>> for future reference. Sorry no turn signals, mine were all broken. I'll >>> check again for fuse box cover but I don't remember seeing one. I have some >>> highway pegs I'll throw in. Keep them or pass them on. I'll mail it all >>> off tomorrow and let you know what it costs. You'll have to be the judge of >>> the sissy bar - you saw the pic. There's rust. Only good thing is that >>> it's been adapted to fit the 650NH, Graham >>> On Mar 31, 2009, at 8:29 PM, jeff scott wrote: >>> >>> I think that about covers it unless you have 4 turn signals you don't >>> need and a fuse box cover which i think you didn't have if my memory is >>> working today, i can't seem to remember things at times.If you have one i >>> need a #3 cylinder spark plug wire, i got a wire but its from #4 cylinder >>> and i don't know if that will work of not.Aside from that stuff all other >>> stuff is luxury items that i don't really need in order to ride but would >>> like to getin the future such as highway pegs and crash bars. >>> My address is >>> 810 Pontiac Avenue >>> Brooklyn,Maryland 21225 Thanks so very much ~ J. >>> Scott >>> >>> Have a great day ~ J. Scott >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: Graham Rogers <[email protected]> >>> To: [email protected] >>> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:18:47 PM >>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: FIRST BIKE (previously: Honda CB160 >>> ...Great Bike!) >>> >>> I have that part Jeff, it's in the box with the sissy bar, anything >>> else? Graham >>> On Mar 31, 2009, at 8:01 PM, jeff scott wrote: >>> >>> Hey Graham, >>> the part i need for my air cleaner is on top of the air cleaner... here >>> is a parts layout from the Honda parts dept.The part i need is part #6 >>> (air cleaner duct >>> ) http://www.hondaofcrofton.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=123958&category=Motorcycles&make=Honda&year=1985&fveh=2960 >>> It's between the air cleaner box and the seat. Thanks ~ J. Scott >>> >>> Have a great day ~ J. Scott >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: Graham Rogers <[email protected]> >>> To: [email protected] >>> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 12:33:35 PM >>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: FIRST BIKE (previously: Honda CB160 >>> ...Great Bike!) >>> >>> Scott, Graham here, what's the air cleaner duct you need? I have the >>> four rubber boots that go between the carbs and the air box. I have the air >>> box too. >>> On Mar 28, 2009, at 6:01 PM, jeff scott wrote: >>> >>> i know the feeling, my 1st bike was a '83 Nighthawk 650, sold that >>> becuase i had a plug break off down in the cylinder and my friend who was >>> going to get it out for me was never around.I ended up buying a Yamaha >>> Virago 920 which turned out to be nothing but problems.I was looking to buy >>> a Harley Sportster but ended up coming across an'85 nighthawk 650 and >>> couldn't turn it down for $660 so now i am trying to get it up and running >>> correctly and can't wait to take my first ride on it once the weather (rain) >>> lets up and i get all my new parts on it,find needed parts change the oil >>> and get the carbs set correctly. >>> >>> >>> New parts to be installed include: >>> gearshift pedal rubber (already installed ... wife beat me to it... she >>> just had to install the first part ... i don't mind, she can install every >>> part if she wants to i am easy to get along with ~ lol) >>> tank hold down parts(were missing) >>> side covers (need to be primered & painted) >>> spark plug wire(replaces one that the previous owner taped back together) >>> choke cable (old one was frayed and binding up) >>> fork reflector(was missing) >>> turn signals (either install after market ones that came with the bike or >>> buy new ones that belong on the bike. >>> battery (now that we finally got the correct one with the terminals in >>> the correct places, the dealer sold us the wrong one then gave us a fit >>> taking it back) >>> >>> >>> >>> Needed parts include: >>> >>> fuse box cover (missing) >>> seat ( need replaced or recovered) >>> instrument assembly (no cover, needles broke off speedo & tacho) >>> brake light (not working at all) >>> air cleaner duct >>> >>> >>> >>> parts i would like to get but don't necessarily need: >>> >>> sissy bar >>> windshield >>> headlight assembly ( would like to have the rectangle light that is >>> suppose to be on bike but can live with round one that is on the bike >>> currently) >>> engine guard and highway pegs >>> emblems (for new side covers after we paint them to match bike ... or >>> could leave "emblemless"... but would it still be a Nighthawk ?) >>> emblem (for right side of fuel tank... already have the one on the left >>> side,right side is not being found easily) >>> >>> >>> >>> service we will have to do to the bike before riding: >>> >>> oil change ( god knows how old the oils is in the bike, the previous >>> owner claimed to have put "Restore" into the gas tank ... i thought "Restore >>> was to go into the oil not the fuel ... so we emptied out the tank and >>> filled it with fresh fuel >>> set carburetors (try to find out how to and attempt to set the carbs >>> after installing choke cable >>> >>> *** If anyone knows where i can get any of the above parts that we still >>> need reasonably priced or has any advice about parts we need or advice on >>> service that we should do to the bike before getting it on the road please >>> feel free to let us know .We always welcome advice due to the fact that we >>> definitely do NOT know everything and are always willing to learn and >>> appreciate any and all advice given. Thank you so very much for reading and >>> ride safely out there ! >>> >>> >>> Have a great day ~ J. Scott >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: 01-ZR2 <[email protected]> >>> To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 3:59:06 PM >>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: FIRST BIKE (previously: Honda CB160 >>> ...Great Bike!) >>> >>> >>> My first Bike was a 82 650 Nighthawk. I paid $450.00 for it and have >>> owned them all from the so called Crotch Rockets ( Uncomfortable >>> Riding Position), Enduros ( To Top Heavy) and a Harley is( To Noisy) >>> and not for me. My Nighthawk was the Perfect Bike in Ride, Looks and >>> Reliabilty and It had all the Get up and Go I needed. It's been said >>> Over and Over again that once you own one you always want another and >>> It's True. Since Selling it I always missed it and wanted another, and >>> when I saw the Ad for a 83 550 For Sale I had to check it out. I >>> didn't know much about it until I found Paul's Nighthawk Web Site. >>> After Reading all the Information about it and what I already knew >>> about the Honda Nighthawk I Purchased it. Although it's not the 650 >>> Nighthawk I was looking for It Is Still A Nighthawk and I am Happy >>> with it. Thank's Paul and Everyone Else, Great Site !!!!!!!! Oh >>> and Kyle # 2, Hammer out those Dents and Keep Riding. >>> Steve...................... >>> On Mar 28, 2:45 pm, "Kyle K.K." <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > Question for everyone: why are you riding a Nighthawk? Because you got >>> > one cheap, love the Nighthawk....etc? >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 1:43 PM, Minnesota Blue <[email protected]> >>> > wrote: >>> > >>> > > My first bike was a 1971 Honda SL350. That was just last year. It >>> > > had been my uncle's bike from new and he gave it to me several years >>> > > ago. It sat for over 20 years. Brought it to a local mechanic and >>> > > he >>> > > got it running pretty darn good. Amazing little bike. Took a few >>> > > bucks to get everything straightened out, but that little bike did >>> > > everything I asked. It's amazing that after all that time it just >>> > > picked right back up. Sold it at the end of last summer (for more >>> > > then I spent on it) and used the money to buy my Nighthawk '83 650. >>> > > Had to upgrade. The 350 was just too small (my tailbone still hasn't >>> > > forgiven me for all that riding on it!) Good little bikes though. >>> > > Lot's of fun. Love those Hondas! >>> > >>> > > On Mar 28, 7:10 am, [email protected] wrote: >>> > >> Back in the day, my friend bought a bright red CB160. Gorgeous bike, >>> > >> but when it came time for me to buy, I chose a Ducati 160 Monza Junior >>> > >> instead. >>> > >>> > >> The Duc cost $479, the Honda $525, and a 160 was a 160, right?? Big >>> > >> mistake!? In a year, the Ducati was rolling junk...bearings shot, >>> > >> chrome >>> > >> rusted, paint weathered out.? The Honda still looked and rode like new. >>> > >> Every bike since has been a Honda: CL175, CL350, two CM450C's and now >>> > >> the >>> > >> Nighthawk. You can't go wrong by "following The Leader." >>> > >>> > >> Jay S >>> > >> 92 NH750 >>> > >> South Florida >>> > >>> > >> P.S. By the way, how do you find out where those Florida swap meets >>> > >> are held?- Hide quoted text - >>> > >>> > - Show quoted text - >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> -Kyle >> >> >> >> > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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