Well, as for me, I liked them the day I took the MSF class. It seemed like a sturdy, well built bike. Also like the uprightness(is this a word?) about it. But I had no idea they came bigger than a 250(250's seemed so small) until I started looking around on ebay and other sights. Then I ran across a beautiful blue 93 750 w/ 16,000 miles. Spent what seemed like a fortune($2600) but I loved it and thought it would be perfect. I had it delivered so, the purchase was sight unseen (except for pics)AND it was a starter bike. So, of course, there was a tremendous ramp up stage. When it arrived it seemed so BIG! But I have since had the height adjusted with lowering blocks and adjusted the suspension. And it's been fun putting some really nice cosmetic do-dads on it and riding it around. But I haven't given it much attention lately so, I'm contemplating selling it after only having it 3 1/2 yrs. But I dunno. Still love it though. It's a beauty!!.
On Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 3:09 AM, Paul <[email protected]> wrote: > *Love these stories! Thanks for starting the thread Rusty!* > * > * > *Paul > * > On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 11:27 PM, joseph wojtkiewicz < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> I was introduced to the Nighthawk by my father. I was ready to purchase a >> bike (with no knowledge of course) and almost bought a rice rocket. >> >> My Dad was out at a dealership that sold new and used bikes. He called me >> and said there was a bike I needed to see. It was a '93 Nighthawk 750 with >> 5k miles for $4k. >> >> After seeing this bike, I became intrigued with the Nighthawks. I >> eventually purchased a 2002 Nighthawk 750 with only 8k miles for $3k! Thank >> you craigslist. >> >> I've put 4k miles on her since April and have no regrets what so-ever. >> Much respect for a truly beautiful motorcycle. >> >> >> On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 10:22 PM, Rusty <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> Admittedly, some of us are smart. And some of us are just plain >>> lucky. >>> >>> With respect to Nighthawk, I'm a little bit of both. I've always >>> lusted after these bikes since seeing them while I was growing up in >>> the 1980's. For years after I learned how to ride, my friends had me >>> convinced that air-cooled was bad, and that anything built before 1995 >>> was just plain BAD. But I wasn't smart enough to know right from >>> wrong, so I believed them. Bought a Magna, and subsequently a >>> Concours. Both great bikes...but not soul-mates. >>> >>> Enter 2005. My wife takes the MSF class and passes with near perfect >>> scores on her first try. She immediately began begging for a starter >>> bike on which to practice. How could I say no, right? Being a >>> cheapskate, I hit the classified and started asking around, online at >>> work, etc. Eventually I found a 1983 CB650SC in PERFECT running >>> condition for a great price. >>> >>> Long story short...The Nighthawk is now MINE MINE MINE. It rides >>> high, which fits my blown out lower back nicely. It's lightweight, >>> and can turn on a dime. Super quick. What's more to ask for? I sold >>> the Concours and covered the Harley (1999 FXSTS Spring, Softail). I >>> cannot imagine a better bike than the 1983 Nighthawk. >>> >>> So my question for you all: How did you find out about Nighthawk >>> (intent or chance), and what makes you love your bike so much? >>> >>> Rusty >>> >>> -- >>> 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]<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]<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.
