*Pretty wild Joey, but I'm glad you got things worked out.* * * *One word on the Wing--since it's an '84 you're talking about a GL1200, which was the Honda engine known for running hot and frying the wiring harness that leads to the stator, thus requiring stator replacement. (You probably know all this.) A simple wiring work-around can keep the burn out from happening if the stator hasn't already been (I've done the rewiring myself) but it would be prudent to ask the seller if anything has been done along those lines.* * * *I totally understand the back and neck issues. I've owned two Nighthawks and loved them both, but just couldn't go very far on either because I need back support on longer rides. (In other words, I need to be reclining slightly with something against my back.)* * * *Let me know what you decide along those lines and shoot some pictures our way of the "intended."* * * *Paul * [email protected]
On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 9:01 PM, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello all, > Last night, when I arrived at a friends house to watch the > fireworks, I discovered two puddles under my NH. One is normal - one > of my carbs leaks out the drain line. Has for 11,000 miles. The other > however, caused me some concern. Upon inspection I found lubricating > oil leaking out of the O-ring gasket under the oil filter cover. > Words were uttered. (Some under my breath) > Checking the oil level - I discovered she was not > significantly low - and I rode her the mile back home. My first > thought was I'm very glad this didn't start on my 331 mile day last > week. > Today I called three auto parts places to find one with the > proper oil filter in stock and not having enough time to get in > contact with my Amsoil dealer, I took someones suggestion (Graham > perhaps?) and picked up a gallon of Rotella T. > Not having my own garage - I made a speed trip to my Folks > place, smelling burning oil and feeling it hit my boot the whole way. > Not a good feeling. Upon arrival I dropped the oil and filter and gave > a very detailed inspection to the cover, the o-rings involved and the > channels they ride in. Neither Dad nor I could find any problems. So, > put fresh oil in and a new filter installed, and off for a test ride. > No issues at all - put about 125 miles on - no issues. I'm > flabbergasted. Never had anything like this happen on this bike and > Dad has never seen anything like it either. Anyone else have thoughts > on the subject? > In the middle of my 125 mile extended test ride, I happened > upon a 1984 Goldwing with the Interstate package for sale. Threw a leg > over it and discovered that, much to my surprise, my 30" inseam is > sufficient to ride on one. (Wanna guess what I'm thinking of doing to > solve my long distance cramping problem?) > Overall a good day - but not what I'd hoped I'd be doing. > -Joey > > -- > -Joey Kelley > > -- > 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]<nighthawk_lovers%[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.
