You can't beat a Jonda Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:37 AM, Todd Hamilton <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. > 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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