I called the guy in Bethlehem last night and he'd just sold it - no worries. Thanks again Dennis for checking it out. The problem with my 86 700 is the switch assembly. I've ordered a new one, Graham
On Sep 6, 2009, at 5:36 PM, Dennis Hammerl wrote: > Marvel Mystery Oil 16oz in an '86 ( they have the biggest sump > capacity of the three years) > > --- On Sun, 9/6/09, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote: > > From: Graham Rogers <[email protected]> > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Graham's '84 700 in Bethlehem > To: [email protected] > Date: Sunday, September 6, 2009, 5:32 PM > > Thanks Dennis, what's MMO? > Graham > > On Sep 6, 2009, at 5:20 PM, Dennis Hammerl wrote: > >> Oh yeah, if you do wind up buying that bike, I'll write you >> instructions on how to get there. Major highways all over the >> place but no direct access to the mountain top where he lives. >> Coming from out-of-town would be a mess. For me, it's all back >> roads to there. >> >> --- On Sun, 9/6/09, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> From: Graham Rogers <[email protected]> >> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Graham's '84 700 in Bethlehem >> To: [email protected] >> Date: Sunday, September 6, 2009, 4:59 PM >> >> Dennis, thanks SO much for checking it out. I really don't need >> it as another project. I have other bikes here to work on and >> this afternoon I just picked up a 1983 Suzuki GS650L. I really >> like the 80's GS Suzukis, particularly the 650's on up. This one >> was owned by an older guy who was too old to ride any more. He >> kept it in good shape and I drove it home. >> Back to the 700. I think I will check back with him on Wednesday >> and if he still has it -maybe offer him $300. I have a side >> cover for it, a seat and 2 windshields. >> Now to my two 700's. I just took the 84 out for a ride. It has >> more power than I imagined but the transmission clunks pretty loud >> going through the gears. I think the 86 does that too but not as >> loud. It doesn't do it when it's cold, just as soon as it warms >> up. Is this normal for these bikes? The 650's don't do it. >> I haven't done any more on the gear indicator problem yet. I'll >> look at the one on the 84 and if that doesn't help I'll send you >> pics. I do need the switch assembly and that other little shaft >> dodad at least. >> Thanks again Dennis, Graham >> >> On Sep 6, 2009, at 4:04 PM, Dennis Hammerl wrote: >> >>> I just got back from looking at it. (3:52) Can you say rat with a >>> capital R ? Rear tire is new, pipes might clean up OK. EVERYTHING >>> needs paint. No dings but no paint on anything either. Windshield >>> is a cloud. Turn signal stays broken, seat a mess. 24k miles >>> showing. head cover oil leak, Fork seals too. I didn't hear it >>> run, or look in gas tank. Needs battery, carb clean (he says) No >>> left side cover. Hope you buy elbow grease in 55 gallon drums. >>> You'll need it. Owned by a college student in search of himself.. >>> typical Lehigh student. Living in a commune with other liberals >>> of like mind.. like totally awesome.. Americore volunteer. Would >>> I buy it ? No. But then I don't have a need for such a bike or a >>> project. You have much more ambition than I do. Bottom line; >>> you'll spend more time than money on this. Take a jump-pack and >>> start it. Look in the tank. The rest you know. >>> >>> --- On Sun, 9/6/09, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> From: Graham Rogers <[email protected]> >>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Graham's '84 700 in Bethlehem >>> To: [email protected] >>> Date: Sunday, September 6, 2009, 1:57 PM >>> >>> >>> Dennis, did you get my messages about the NH in Bethlehem? Graham >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
