Funny. 4 VFR in my life and 5 Nighthawks - the reason I always seem to return to the nighthawk is no maintenance or at least to all other bikes I've owned. Maybe the xr250 comes close.
Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:41 AM, Jeff Dennis <[email protected]> wrote: > Same system here. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:17 AM, "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Oh and I forgot my VFR has the linked brake system that requires bleeding >> from 5 different points and requires the removal of the tank and airbox to >> get to the proportioning valves. Also to replace the brake lines with >> stainless it costs $300. They also eat regulators and require annual >> cleaning of all wiring connectors since they have such a spaghetti mess of >> wiring that uses small wires that will fry if resistance gets too high. >> Don't get me wrong the VFR is a refined machine that is a wonderful ride, it >> is just that compared to a nighthawk the maintenance is a lot more, and it's >> significantly more costly to operate. >> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >> From: Jeff Dennis <[email protected]> >> Sender: [email protected] >> Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:02:37 -0500 >> To: [email protected]<[email protected]> >> ReplyTo: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750 >> >> I had a 99 CBR 1100XX and that was horrible on tires chains I did the valves. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Feb 14, 2012, at 5:44 AM, "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Compared to the NH, yes. Really the VFR isn't that bad except for the >>> valves it is a 10 hour job, and with the mileage I ride turns into an >>> annual ordeal. Having to remove fairings adds an extra 30 minutes to every >>> maintenance job. Plus it eats expensive tires. >>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>> From: Jeff Dennis <[email protected]> >>> Sender: [email protected] >>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:37:59 -0500 >>> To: [email protected]<[email protected]> >>> ReplyTo: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750 >>> >>> Is the VFR the bike that was high maintenance . >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 9:08 PM, Allen Thomas <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> 93 Nighthawk 750 was my first bike, now I have a 2003 VFR800 VTEC. >>>> >>>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM, Jeff Dennis <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> What was your other bike Allen? >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 6:05 PM, "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> > Congratulations, once you get riding it any doubt about price will >>>> > vaporize.. They are truly great bikes, their beauty is in their >>>> > simplicity. My advice is if you decide to step up to something sport >>>> > oriented down the road, don't sell it right away and hang onto her for >>>> > another season. For me, it took owning a high maintenance, high strung >>>> > bike to appreciate the nighthawk's simplicity and easy going nature. >>>> > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>>> > >>>> > -----Original Message----- >>>> > From: JakeD <[email protected]> >>>> > Sender: [email protected] >>>> > Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:44:33 >>>> > To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!<[email protected]> >>>> > Reply-To: [email protected] >>>> > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying a '92 Nighthawk 750 >>>> > >>>> > Hey everyone, >>>> > >>>> > I spent a little bit more than I initially planned on. But I finally >>>> > got to check the bike out and it is in top shape. When I say it looks >>>> > like it just rolled off the showroom floor, I am not exaggerating. >>>> > Super clean, no scratches/dents (at all), sounds great - everything I >>>> > could think of seemed to be ok. The guy was a motorcycle nut, so he >>>> > seemed to take good care of all of his bikes. >>>> > >>>> > Thanks again for your help! I will post pictures when I get it here. >>>> > >>>> > On Feb 12, 3:45 pm, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >> and they will never get $2200 for it ... >>>> >> >>>> >> On Feb 12, 2012, at 2:10 PM, Javier Garcia wrote: >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >>> For comparison, this one is listed locally on the metro DC area: >>>> >>> http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/2847571939.html >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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. >>> -- >>> 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. > -- > 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. 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