Ask the seller how often it's been ridden and when the last time it was on the road. Look for signs of leaking fork seals, ask if and when they've been replaced. Inspect the brake calipers. Make sure they move smoothly and that the brake pads aren't bound up on the rotors. Ask if they've been rebuilt. Check for pitting or scratches on the rotors. That can be an indication of worn brake pads. Squeeze the brake lever and try and move the bike. Does the front wheel move? Is there excessive dive in the forks? I'm not sure whether the rear brakes on that year are disk or drum. If they're drum, then there should be a rod below the drum to allow for adjustment. On that rod is a nut and the amount of rod sticking out past the nut tells you whether it needs rear brakes. If you've got 2-3 inches of rod past the nut, then plan on rear brakes. Put it on the center stand and lift the front tire off the ground. Move the handle bars back and forth slowly. If it feels like there's a detent in the middle, or if you move them slightly off center and they snap back to center and stay there on their own, it'll need steering head bearings.
I just finished putting a bunch of money into my bike (an 84 650). I totally rebuilt the front end and learned what to look for from my buddy who helped me. I hope this helps... On Aug 5, 7:22 pm, Rusty <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey Gang, > I'm going to be checking out a 1991 CB750 Nighthawk with around 20K > miles on it. Anybody familiar with this model who can share some ups > or downs or both? I'd like to head into this with at least some idea > of what to expect. It seems anybody offering a Nighthawk of any > vintage on Craigslist these days is asking between $1,700 and $2,000. > > For anybody who saw my earlier inquiry about an '82 650, according to > the seller's latest posting, he has lowered the asking price from > $1700 to $1600. Maybe in a couple of months I'll have him right where > I want him. Until then, maybe a nice, reasonably priced 83-85 will > show up or perhaps I'll like this '91 750 and get it for good price. > > Anyway, I'd greatly appreciate any info on the '91 750. Thanks. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
