jean pierre thanks for the advice i will need to check the wiring in the headlight to discover which wire i need to put the switch onto any suggestions regarding the location of the switch i suppose it should be hidden but easy to touch , thanks for your advice if i try it with the headlight first and see how it goes, i love the bike but the poor power is a problem especially in traffic etc. polo
From: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 10:36 AM To: Digest Recipients Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for [email protected] - 8 Messages in 4 Topics Today's Topic Summary Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/topics a.. Digest for [email protected] - 11 Messages in 6 Topics [2 Updates] b.. LED tail light (92 NH 750) [4 Updates] c.. rear tire [1 Update] d.. New to me 83 650 nighthawk [1 Update] Topic: Digest for [email protected] - 11 Messages in 6 Topics <[email protected]> May 15 09:51PM +0100 ^ having problems with my power suppl on the 83 650 ie it runs out of charge would isolating the headlight with a switch be of any benefit as legally here in ireland we do not need to have lights on in day time would this use less power and give me some bonus charge or is is it a waste of time polo From: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 10:55 AM To: Digest Recipients Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for [email protected] - 11 Messages in 6 Topics Today's Topic Summary Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/topics a.. right battery [3 Updates] b.. is this an ok deal? [3 Updates] c.. [No Subject] [1 Update] d.. 1982 parts bike [1 Update] e.. checking [1 Update] f.. New to me 83 650 nighthawk [2 Updates] Topic: right battery Stumpi <[email protected]> May 14 08:20AM -0700 ^ That doesn't sound like the battery, though the correct battery for that bike appears to be a 12A-A. http://www.batterymart.com/p-yb12a-a-dry-charged-battery.html Fraid someone else will have to give you trouble shooting advice. I haven't had to touch the charging system on my bike yet so I'd be of little help. Good Luck -- 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. "Sean Snell" <[email protected]> May 14 11:33AM -0400 ^ Have you checked all of your wiring? You may have a trashed wire somewhere that could be grounding out. I'd start with visually inspecting any wiring involving the charging system and branch out from there. Sean -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Stumpi Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 11:20 AM To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: right battery That doesn't sound like the battery, though the correct battery for that bike appears to be a 12A-A. http://www.batterymart.com/p-yb12a-a-dry-charged-battery.html Fraid someone else will have to give you trouble shooting advice. I haven't had to touch the charging system on my bike yet so I'd be of little help. Good Luck -- 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. -- 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. Virgine Gureski <[email protected]> May 15 01:19AM -0700 ^ Thanks stumpi for the advice. ________________________________ From: Stumpi <[email protected]> To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! <[email protected]> Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 8:20:18 AM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: right battery That doesn't sound like the battery, though the correct battery for that bike appears to be a 12A-A. http://www.batterymart.com/p-yb12a-a-dry-charged-battery.html Fraid someone else will have to give you trouble shooting advice. I haven't had to touch the charging system on my bike yet so I'd be of little help. Good Luck -- 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. -- 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. Topic: is this an ok deal? SaturnKnts <[email protected]> May 14 12:41PM -0700 ^ have always had a love for nighthawks even though i've never owned a bike. he's asking $1,000 and i dont ever see any for less than that in my area. as it is i would be driving 100 miles to pick this up. opinions, thoughts? should i wait for the next one? Will except best offer over $1000 For Sale: 1993 Honda Nighthawk 750, nice running bike, was laid over about 6 years ago going 30 mph and dent in tank is still there as evidence. This is one of Hondas indestructible inline 4 cylinders. 4 into 1 header which makes the bike sound good, still have factory dual exhaust as well. I have taken this bike on a 1000 mile day ride before and it did great. The windshield is about a year old and seat is in good shape. Front tire is good and back tire is about due for a change. Chain/sprockets have about 5,000 miles on them and fork seals were replaced last year. Possibly take trades of small camper or 4x4 atv. Title is clear. Case guard on bottom of engine is scratched up but it did its job when bike was laid over. Back rest has small amount of road rash that I keep polished up so no rusting starts. Thanks, Peter -- 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. "[email protected]" <[email protected]> May 14 12:54PM -0700 ^ Sounds like a deal to me... Make shure to take it on a test ride before u sign anything -----Original Message----- Date: Friday, May 14, 2010 3:50:23 pm To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" <[email protected]> From: "SaturnKnts" <[email protected]> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] is this an ok deal? have always had a love for nighthawks even though i've never owned a bike. he's asking $1,000 and i dont ever see any for less than that in my area. as it is i would be driving 100 miles to pick this up. opinions, thoughts? should i wait for the next one? Will except best offer over $1000 For Sale: 1993 Honda Nighthawk 750, nice running bike, was laid over about 6 years ago going 30 mph and dent in tank is still there as evidence. This is one of Hondas indestructible inline 4 cylinders. 4 into 1 header which makes the bike sound good, still have factory dual exhaust as well. I have taken this bike on a 1000 mile day ride before and it did great. The windshield is about a year old and seat is in good shape. Front tire is good and back tire is about due for a change. Chain/sprockets have about 5,000 miles on them and fork seals were replaced last year. Possibly take trades of small camper or 4x4 atv. Title is clear. Case guard on bottom of engine is scratched up but it did its job when bike was laid over. Back rest has small amount of road rash that I keep polished up so no rusting starts. Thanks, Peter -- 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. -- 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. surfswab <[email protected]> May 15 12:26AM -0700 ^ Be very wary of a bike that you know has been dropped. Mine supposedly was crashed in a "soft landing" in a grassy ditch. I saw some evidence of that when I bought it, but went for it anyway. Even though it looked and ran great, frame and forks were bent, requiring replacement of those, a wheel, handlebars and some plastic parts before it was road ready and reliable. It's in good shape now, but only after more than $1000 in used parts (+$1500 purchase) and a year's steady wrench work. Unless you are committed to that kind of frame-up restoration project, look elsewhere. I like the model too, and I did not buy it with resale value in mind, but I did not buy it with the idea that it would turn into a money pit, either. But it did, so be prepared for that. -- 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. Topic: [No Subject] surfswab <[email protected]> May 14 06:29PM -0700 ^ There are as many types and styles of bags as there are motorcycles, so it's neccessary to narrow choices down by deciding what uses you'll put them to -- touring, commuting, running errands, etc. Do you want permanent installation or no? Hard bags or soft? Expensive or cheap? Saddle bags, tail bags, tank bags? All have advantages and disadvantages. Hard bags are generally expensive, that is if you can find them at all to fit the Nighthawk. Soft bags are more versatile, but usually require some innovation to attach them to the bike and get them to stay put. There's one "system" I have my eye on for my '95. It features a one- time installation of a rail to which you can attach several mix or match accessories -- a sissy-type bar for soft bag touring luggage, or a grab handle when not carrying luggage, or a rack and grab handle for light luggage. The accessories are instantly interchangeable, depending on the type carrying you plan to do, and they offer specially designed bags for it. Kinda pricey, but very versatile, seems to me. Haven't sprung for it myself, but queried the company to see if it would fit my bike. They sent me a copy of the installation instructions for the '91-'03 Nighthawks, so I know it will. Check it out here: http://www.ventura-bike.com/ -- 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. Topic: 1982 parts bike Kim Paddock <[email protected]> May 14 03:21PM -0700 ^ Hey all...there is a complete 1982 CB650SC bike for parts in Ontario Oregon. The guy says that his son bought it to fix and lost interest. (carbs needed done). He says it's low miles, dark blue, comstar wheels. It's listed in Craigslist for Boise, Idaho....honda 650. His name is Dennis and his number is 541-881-1459. He has no title, thus the parts bike listing. -- 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. Topic: checking Kim Paddock <[email protected]> May 14 03:17PM -0700 ^ -- 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. Topic: New to me 83 650 nighthawk Graham Rogers <[email protected]> May 14 06:12AM -0400 ^ or a 650 that has done fewer miles, less issues. I see quite a few out there. On May 13, 2010, at 11:53 PM, Paul wrote: -- 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. Graham Rogers <[email protected]> May 14 06:13AM -0400 ^ take it as good news.... -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. [email protected] May 16 02:44AM +0200 ^ Yes you can do it, or replace this headlight by a LED light. It's not possible to ride with it at night at speeds higher than 30 mph, but by daytime, it allows you to be safely seen by others in front of you. And it saves a lot energy. I also changed the tail light for a led one, and the turn lights. I did that because, in France, we are not allowed to ride without the light on. That way, I could ride for hours without any charging problem, which was not the case before. At 21:51 15/05/2010 +0100, you wrote: -- 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. Topic: LED tail light (92 NH 750) Anthony <[email protected]> May 15 07:27AM -0700 ^ I just installed two LED clusters from Custom Dynamics in my tail light. I has to split separate the lens from the housing because the clusters are 1.8" in diameter. I was able to separate the lens after putting the tail light in the over for about 15 mins @ 210 deg. I hot glued the clusters to the reflector. Put everything back in the oven to soften the adhesive that holds the lens to the housing. Here is a video of the taillight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhsqB3NQ25c The lights are red in person, not orange as in the video. I also have a Rear Alert brake light modulator installed. Here is a photo of the clusters uninstalled: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/4605822634_880e616bdb_b.jpg -- 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. Kyle Munz <[email protected]> May 15 09:52AM -0500 ^ Good job. How much did all of that cost? -Kyle -- 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. Larry Donovan <[email protected]> May 15 10:57AM -0400 ^ Thanks Anthony for the good info. -- 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. surfswab <[email protected]> May 15 11:23AM -0700 ^ Now that's thinking outside the box! I have been kicking around the idea of doing that very thing, but my thinking was to cut the plastic housing from the rear and attach the circuit board inside the lens somehow. Yours is a much more elegant solution. How'd you come up with the time/temperature in the oven? I would've thought that much heat would either melt the plastic or damage the LED circuitry. Did you use any particular type hot glue to attach the clusters, or just the generic crafts store variety? -- 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. Topic: rear tire Michael Coopman <[email protected]> May 15 10:04AM -0500 ^ Hi All, I have a 7oos NH. It call for rear tire size of 130-90-16. Can i go one size larger? Thanks, Mike -- 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. Topic: New to me 83 650 nighthawk "[email protected]" <[email protected]> May 15 05:32AM -0700 ^ Next deal for me is an 83 GL1200 for $500... I know its not a nighthawk, and im going to have to sell my CB250, but i need a bigger bike and i think this is about as big as them come... If anybody is intrested in the CB250 please let me know... I can make a killer deal for somebody here because i know she will be cared for and respected... She is a 1999 CB250 with unknown miles (junkyard speedo from the previous owner) she is stedy and reliable... And now will need a good home -----Original Message----- Date: Friday, May 14, 2010 6:14:01 am To: [email protected] From: "Graham Rogers" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New to me 83 650 nighthawk take it as good news.... > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/ > group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- 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. -- 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]. 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