but Sheffield is English. Blair?
On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 7:50 AM, Kyle K.K. <[email protected]> wrote: > I'd almost want to say Sheffield.... > > On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 7:49 AM, Creative Residential Designs > <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Close, but is a smaller area than that. Irish in origin too. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Kyle K.K." <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 6:26 AM >> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Way off topic now >> >> >> >> Pasteur! >> >> On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 7:22 AM, Creative Residential Designs >> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> My last name means a fenced area for grazing animals, usually near a >>> stable. >>> That's my clue for the day. HotrodMamma. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Kyle K.K." <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 10:59 PM >>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Way off topic now >>> >>> >>> >>> Kujala: >>> >>> Last name origin & meaning: >>> Finnish: habitational name from kuja ‘lane’ + the local suffix -la, >>> denoting a farm or house that was located by one of the lanes that >>> were formed by parallel fences constructed to protect the arable >>> fields on either side from roaming cattle. >>> >>> I was asked what it was like to be Hawaiian the other day. I didn't >>> even know how to respond.... >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 3:30 PM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> I thought Kujala was Hawaian >>>> >>>> On Apr 1, 2009, at 1:35 PM, Kyle K.K. wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hey, I'm not arguing. Just wondering. >>>>> >>>>> I fly a Finnish flag! >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 12:22 PM, jeff scott <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> Unless the answer has to do with Honda Nighthawks i really do not >>>>>> give a >>>>>> tinkers damn >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Have a great day ~ J. Scott >>>>>> >>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>> From: Mark Hasslinger <[email protected]> >>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2009 1:10:13 PM >>>>>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Way off topic now >>>>>> >>>>>> that's fine but not speaking out and defining the falsity of the >>>>>> "Heritage" >>>>>> argument is the same thing the Germans did about the Concentration >>>>>> Camps and >>>>>> what went on there, in spite of working in the companies that >>>>>> built the >>>>>> furnaces and for the people that supplied the camps. Speaking out >>>>>> about the >>>>>> lies is necessary to good citizenship. >>>>>> >>>>>> The state of texas does not recognize Lincoln's birthday. Why? >>>>>> >>>>>> I really don't want an answer because I already know answer, you >>>>>> can answer >>>>>> it for yourself. I gonna go ride my motorcycle. >>>>>> >>>>>> --- On Wed, 4/1/09, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> From: Kyle Munz <[email protected]> >>>>>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Way off topic now >>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>> Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 11:56 AM >>>>>> >>>>>> I think you misread my statement. Because I'm not a racist or a >>>>>> bigot is why >>>>>> I choose to see the flag as a symbol of state's rights, that has >>>>>> nothing to >>>>>> do with why i don't own one. I also don't own a TX flag, that >>>>>> doesn't mean >>>>>> I'm against the state. But in TX there are plenty of racists and >>>>>> bigots who >>>>>> fly that flag for different reasons. Personally I support anyone's >>>>>> right to >>>>>> fly any flag they want, even a nazi flag. Free speech is what this >>>>>> country >>>>>> is founded on. >>>>>> -Kyle >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 12:41 PM, jeff scott <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To each their own and i respect that,however the fact that i own >>>>>>> and/or >>>>>>> fly a confederate flag does not mean i am a racist nor a bigot.The >>>>>>> confederate flag does NOT stand for slavery/hate/racism/klan or >>>>>>> anything >>>>>>> like that.It is funny how people assume that is what the >>>>>>> confederate flag >>>>>>> represents.It is Heritage not Hate.can't erase heritage or >>>>>>> history.Just like >>>>>>> any religous beliefs or politic beliefs my right to own or fly a >>>>>>> confederate >>>>>>> flag or have Confederate flag decals on my bike is my right and >>>>>>> if that >>>>>>> bothers anyone thats just too sad too bad.I can understand if >>>>>>> someone would >>>>>>> not want to ride with me because i have three tattoos which have >>>>>>> the Confederate flag in them which i proudly display , that would >>>>>>> be their >>>>>>> choice ,no love lost and no hard feelings on my part.And just >>>>>>> like any >>>>>>> religous beliefs or politic beliefs ,whether or not i own/fly >>>>>>> Confederate >>>>>>> flags has absolutely nothing to do with this group.So on that >>>>>>> note i am only >>>>>>> going to talk/chat/ type about Nighthawks because that is what >>>>>>> this group is >>>>>>> about NOT downgrading others about what kind of flags they like >>>>>>> or do not >>>>>>> like. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Have a great day ~ J. Scott >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>> From: Kyle Munz <[email protected]> >>>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2009 11:37:05 AM >>>>>>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Way off topic now >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Um, it's a Southern thing and you wouldn't understand? I >>>>>>> personally don't >>>>>>> fly or own any confederate flags, just U.S. flags. Since I'm >>>>>>> neither a >>>>>>> racist nor a bigot I prefer to see the rebel flag as a sign of >>>>>>> State's >>>>>>> Rights (which I do support) rather than slavery/hate/racism/klan/ >>>>>>> etc. In my >>>>>>> neighborhood you're more likely to see the South Vietnam flag >>>>>>> flying in >>>>>>> defiance of the communists that took their country away from them. >>>>>>> However, were I to come into possession of a '69 Dodge Charger I >>>>>>> would >>>>>>> definitely paint it orange, put a rebel flag on the roof and the >>>>>>> 01 on the >>>>>>> doors. I'm blonde so I'd have to find a friend with dark curly >>>>>>> hair to ride >>>>>>> shotgun ;) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -Kyle >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 10:23 AM, Kyle K.K. <[email protected]> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 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=29 >>>>>>>>>>> 60 >>>>>>>>>>> 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. 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