GREAT!!! Thankx for the tip!!! That is something that I will look at. If there is anyone that lives close to Nashville, TN I will take offers on the bike.
On Jul 7, 3:33 pm, DANNY DOLAN <[email protected]> wrote: > hey you got to watxh that high speed vibration i had a 79 cb750 that did > that around 80 took it apart took wheel off and the axle shaft was cracked i > know that wasnt ur problom but something to watch for > > On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 3:09 PM, Music and Nighthawk Nut < > > > > [email protected]> wrote: > > > Yeah, I'll try and see what happened there. I rode today. I did a lil > > adjusting and no vibration at all until 75 then a slight vibration. > > Overall, it's better than it was. Thankx for all the advice and help!! > > I will see you guys soon!! Gotta go do some more riding;-) > > > On Jul 6, 5:26 pm, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I think your mac dropped the apple, err ball, it inserted the path to the > > > pics rather than attach them to the email. > > > > -Kyle > > > > On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 6:43 PM, Music and Nighthawk Nut < > > [email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Well guys, just by looking at the front of the bike per Dennis, I > > > > found that nothing is aligned. I have included pics. /Users/macuser/ > > > > Pictures/iPhoto Library/Modified/2009/Jul 6, 2009/IMG_0423.JPG > > > > /Users/macuser/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2009/Jul 6, 2009/ > > > > IMG_0424.JPG > > > > /Users/macuser/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Modified/2009/Jul 6, 2009/ > > > > IMG_0425.JPG > > > > > Don't know if you guys can see these, but man!!! So what now??? > > > > Basically the headlight doesn't align with anything, and the forks > > > > look like they "twist" to the right slightly. On the left side of the > > > > front turn signal, the bracket is bent in, my gas tank bolts are > > > > ridiculous. Any ideas??? > > > > > On Jul 5, 8:12 pm, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > I'll go ahead and repost Dennis' instructions for checking the frame. > > > > They > > > > > worked for me. > > > > > > It is possible to check the frame quite easily. You need only four > > items > > > > to > > > > > > > perform a critical check of alignment. Two large carpenters squares > > > > > > (borrow them) and two 8' florescent tubes (burnt out is fine) . The > > > > back > > > > > > tire is much wider than the front one. SO, get someone to hold > > your > > > > bike in > > > > > > an upright position and you hold the tubes against the back tire > > about > > > > 4" > > > > > > above the floor with the tubes extending forward past the front > > wheel. > > > > The > > > > > > front tire should fit between the tubes with an equal space on > > either > > > > > > side. (# tubes are straight within about .003" and work great for > > this) > > > > > > Next, hold one square against the back tire and the floor. Will the > > > > other > > > > > > one do the same in front ? Just a simple two axis check for damage. > > > > Look > > > > > > under the fuel tank for paint flaking or signs of repaint on the > > frame. > > > > > > -Kyle > > > > > > On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 3:54 PM, Dennis Hammerl <[email protected]> > > > > wrote: > > > > > > It's simple to check frame alignment. Few tools needed. What's the > > VIN > > > > > > plate say ? In PA you get a new one on recon titles. Look in front > > of > > > > the > > > > > > tank, fresh paint ? Cracks in the paint ? Does it track straight ? > > > > Hands-off > > > > > > at 40MPH, easy to keep in line ? > > > > > > Simplest check of all; put bike on center stand, align front wheel > > as > > > > best > > > > > > you can. NOW, stand in front of it about five feet away, facing > > away. > > > > now > > > > > > get down on your knees and bend over (far over) and look between > > your > > > > legs > > > > > > back at the bike. Before you pass out from being upside down, does > > > > > > everything look right? Believe it or not, that works. > > > > > > #PS; don't do this facing east. No telling what will happen. > > > > > > I can supply a whole set of instructions to check a frame. Kyle > > just > > > > went > > > > > > through this with me. His 700 has been changed a ton. You can > > borrow > > > > > > everything needed and it only takes a few minutes. > > > > > > > --- On *Sun, 7/5/09, Music and Nighthawk Nut < > > [email protected] > > > > >*wrote: > > > > > > > From: Music and Nighthawk Nut <[email protected]> > > > > > > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Trade my 85 450 for a 82 650?? > > > > > > To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" < > > [email protected]> > > > > > > Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 2:30 PM > > > > > > > I'm sorry. It's just that alot of guys are...Anyways, I didn't mean > > to > > > > > > sound like a lilbit. But I really do appreciate all the advice and > > > > > > knowledge that you are passing my way. I have another kicker for > > you, > > > > > > I found my bike title and yes, it's reconstructed, I didn't pay any > > > > > > attention to that when I bought it. So maybe a bent frame?? What do > > > > > > you think?? > > > > > > > On Jul 5, 11:04 am, Dennis Hammerl <[email protected]< > > > > http://mc/[email protected]>> > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > I wasn't picking on you, just an observation from years in the > > field. > > > > I > > > > > > bought too many cars that turned into money pits and eventually got > > to > > > > the > > > > > > point where I had more in then it was worth. I don't wish that on > > > > anybody. > > > > > > When it comes to bikes, I'm a realist. > > > > > > > > --- On Sun, 7/5/09, Music and Nighthawk Nut < > > [email protected]< > > > > http://mc/[email protected]>> > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > From: Music and Nighthawk Nut <[email protected]< > > > > http://mc/[email protected]> > > > > > > > > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Trade my 85 450 for a 82 650?? > > > > > > > To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" < > > > > [email protected]< > > > >http://mc/[email protected]> > > > > > > > > Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 9:10 AM > > > > > > > > I always check my tires before I ride, just habit due to the guy > > who > > > > > > > put my tires 1st didn't replace the valve stems so they would go > > flat > > > > > > > in a heartbeat and now that they're fixed I have no problems.So > > I'm > > > > ok > > > > > > > there. As far as my upkeep on the bike, I baby it and try to do > > > > > > > everything that I know of to keep stuff from tearing up. Anything > > > > that > > > > > > > comes up, I either come here or go up to the local bike shop. > > Just > > > > > > > with a bike or other form of transportation that you buy in bad > > > > shape, > > > > > > > you do your best to get it running, drive/ride it, and then wait > > for > > > > > > > the surprises that come up. No my forks aren't leaking, just a > > > > > > > question, trying to gain lil bits of knowledge. Thank again for > > the > > > > > > > info and advice. > > > > > > > > On Jul 4, 11:42 am, Dennis Hammerl <[email protected]< > > > > http://mc/[email protected]>> > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Check head bearings by putting the bike on the center stand and > > get > > > > > > somebody to hold the back down. With the front wheel off the > > ground, > > > > slowly > > > > > > move the bars from right lock to left using just a finger. They > > should > > > > go > > > > > > from side to side smoothly. A bad bearing will show as a 'notch" > > > > (usually > > > > > > around center) Have that condition ? time to replace. I recommend > > > > having a > > > > > > shop do it. Too easy to crack a bearing race without the proper > > tools. > > > > Cost > > > > > > ? Expensive but it is a rather long procedure requiring the fork to > > be > > > > > > removed. Since you didn't say it happened any other time but > > passing > > > > the > > > > > > truck, they might be fine and you had a one-time turbulence > > nightmare. > > > > Check > > > > > > anyway. > > > > > > > > Chain maintenennce is general information and anybody with a > > chain > > > > > > drive bike needs to perform it regularly. With the bike on the > > center > > > > stand, > > > > > > rotate the back wheel and watch the upper run of the chain. It > > should > > > > not > > > > > > move up and down as the wheel is turned, nor should there be > > anywhere > > > > in the > > > > > > rotation a spot where the wheel gets tight. Lube and adjust. You > > > > mention > > > > > > fork seals. Are yours leaking ? > > > > > > > > # I'm amazed at the number of people who ride without correct > > tire > > > > > > pressures, rusty chains, and generally poorly maintained bikes. > > Worn > > > > tires > > > > > > too. > > > > > > > > > --- On Sat, 7/4/09, Music and Nighthawk Nut < > > > > [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]>> > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > From: Music and Nighthawk Nut <[email protected]< > > > > http://mc/[email protected]> > > > > > > > > > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Trade my 85 450 for a 82 650?? > > > > > > > > To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" < > > > > [email protected]< > > > >http://mc/[email protected]> > > > > > > > > > Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009, 7:15 AM > > > > > > > > > Good Morning, I have been thinking about not trading after > > looking > > > > and > > > > > > > > thinking about my 450, and your advice has played a big part;-) > > Ok > > > > to > > > > > > > > the questions, no I haven't a windshield or anything extra on > > the > > > > > > > > bike, yet. Where are the bearings located and how to I check > > chain > > > > > > > > tension?? I am waiting on my manual to come in. if the fork > > seals > > > > need > > > > > > > > to be changed, will that make it shake?? Thank you for your > > time > > > > and > > > > > > > > advice!! > > > > > > > > > On Jul 3, 1:21 pm, Dennis Hammerl <[email protected]< > > > > http://mc/[email protected]>> > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > A head shake is actually quite easy to diagnose and repair. > > > > > > > > > First off, I feel bad for you about all the expense. I think > > > > you'll > > > > > > find out what REAL expense is if you do the 650 deal. > > ... > > read more » --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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