Here is a 95 NH750 in Cheboygan MI with 29k for $1500 OBO http://nmi.craigslist.org/mcy/2844438723.html
Jim On Feb 12, 2012, at 11:39 AM, JakeD <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks for the tips! > > I am in Mid Michigan, the bike is near Grand Rapids. Here is the > listing, although it doesnt show much: > http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/mcy/2830702009.html > > The guy is sending me pictures later, via phone he said there was "no > mechanical issues" and no dents dings etc. (nothing major at least) > > Supposing the tach is shot, is that difficult to repair/buy? (Looks > like an OEM assembly is $400) I imagine the leak in the valve cover > isnt terribly complicated, but requires the engine to be removed? I > do not have a good place to work on the bike, but I can do minor > mechanical tasks. > > Also, we just had a snowstorm, so unfortunately, I probably will not > be able to drive the bike (very far) to test it out. > > Finally, this bike would replace my planned purchase of a brand new > bike this spring - Would like to save some money and pay off a few > bills before I dive into another monthly payment. I want to go on a > ride around Lake Michigan, which is about 1000 miles - which is > probably fine as long as the bike is in good shape. > > Thanks for the help! > > On Feb 12, 9:28 am, jaybird248 <[email protected]> wrote: >> Well, this is from the senior citizen's perspective: Not me, the bike. >> My '92 has 118K miles, put on over 8 years. In all that use, no major >> component has ever failed and the bike can still do over 100 mph, >> getting 40-50 mpg. What has needed fixing: the tach, as mentioned. A >> leak in the valve cover gasket. Two rebuilds of the starter and a new >> starter solonoid. A rebuild of the petcock. New rear wheel bearings >> and a new right pod switch. That's it. >> >> In fact, I paid $2000 when I bought the bike in 2004, with about 20K >> miles on it, so the price quoted sounds ok for miles, so long as the >> bike has not been allowed to sit and rust or has been abused. >> >> Good luck with it. The NH750 is a great bike. >> >> Jay S >> 92 NH750 >> South Florida >> >> On Feb 11, 2:04 pm, JakeD <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> Hey Everyone, >> >>> I have been riding for a few years and have LOVED my Nighthawk 250. >>> But now its time to find something a little bigger and I came across a >>> 1992 Nighthawk 750. I have not had a chance to go look at it, but I >>> am planning on doing so this week. I just wanted to ask if anyone had >>> any tips on what to look for on these bikes. It does have a lot of >>> miles, but it seems like it could be a pretty good deal. >> >>> The bike has about 22k miles and the owner is asking $2250, but I >>> expect that he will take a bit less. Is this a good buy? are there >>> any major components that I should expect to replace at this many >>> miles? I typically try to ride 3000-6000 miles per year/summer. >> >>> Thanks in advance for all of your help and advice. > > -- > 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.
