All great points, thanks very much. I do not notice any others signals that the engine is overheating. On cool days the extra heat is very nice!
On 6/3/11, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote: > Good point! > Hadn't thought of that - that might explain why the other day I > thought my pants might burst into flame while riding - but they were very > close to the heads. > -Joey > > On Fri, Jun 3, 2011 at 4:41 PM, Hanghank <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Just an observation: >> >> Perhaps the engine is not running hotter, but instead the fairing is >> funneling the engine heated air across your legs/body in a more >> concentrated >> fashion, and although the engine is cooling the same, you are not?? >> >> >> *From:* Mark Hagen <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Friday, June 03, 2011 1:33 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* [Nighthawk Lovers] Windjammer Fairings >> >> I recently purchased a 1983 Nighthawk 650 with a Windjammer fairing >> and matching hard side bags and trunk. While I'm not sure I like the >> look of a full fairing, its in excellent shape so not sure I want to >> cut and run. >> >> The previous owner had the wings off so increase the airflow accross >> the motor, but even without them it seems to run quite hot, especially >> on a hot summer day. >> >> Has anyone else experienced this? Do you feel I'd be better off >> purchaing the original headlamp assembly, turn signals and possibly a >> windshield? >> >> I realize that much of this is subjective, so your opinions are welcomed. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Mark >> >> -- >> 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. >> > > > > -- > -Joey Kelley > JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online > JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! > JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow > > -- > 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.
