well now you're talking a new thread .... On Mar 9, 2012, at 4:12 PM, paul annen wrote:
> bikes, hot cars, not so hot cars, trucks, family.... just tell a good story > with it, someone will enjoy it.. just label the thread apropately > > On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 4:08 PM, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm pretty sure that I speak for most of the group when I say that pics are > always welcome. Pics of any bike, in any thread ;) > > -Kyle > > > On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 2:56 PM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> > wrote: > The '84 GL1100 of last year I found in a barn. The owner said the front wheel > was bent and the charging system was bad. My son and I went out and looked > at it. It was covered in dust but looked good otherwise. I had David push > down on the back end while I spun the front wheel - no bend in it. The > starter/solenoid just clicked when we hooked the bike up to a battery. > Anyway I paid $500 for it, brought it home, put air in the tires, replaced > the starter motor and battery and after about 5 minutes of winding away and > another 5 minutes of smoke, the bike ran great. No bent front wheel and the > charging system was fine. As much as I wanted to keep and sell the bike I > let a friend have it on condition that if he ever was to sell it I was to get > it back. He agreed. It looked pristine once I cleaned it up. It was an > Interstate I think. Want to see a pic of my Limited Edition? Can I post it > on this thread? Graham > > On Mar 9, 2012, at 3:41 PM, paul annen wrote: > >> you must have found the 2 rare ones, that is just what i came across when >> doing my home work before buying mine. and the starter on mine looks easy to >> do, but my mechanic buddy says otherwise... lets hope i never have to find >> out >> >> >> >> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 3:34 PM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> I have an injected 1985 GW Limited Edition. It really runs smooth and is >> easy to start. The previous owner, who owned it for 22 years said it was >> always easy to start. He had it meticulously maintained. By the way I know >> where there is another '85 Limited Edition , front fairing is a wright off >> and the computer but the engine runs nice. It's owned by a friend of mine >> in Lansdale PA (near Philly). He bought it to put back together but has >> never gotten around to it. He wants $500 for it. I'd like his side covers >> but that's all. I replaced the starter on an'84 (GL1100) last year and it >> was very easy - about 15 minutes work. Maybe the GL1100 and GL1200 models >> are different in that regard. I haven't looked at mine, Graham >> >> On Mar 9, 2012, at 2:46 PM, paul annen wrote: >> >>> the bars on the fux tank confuse me.. but i like them... bike is NOT an >>> 89... not a bad deal, i would bump it while loading on a trailer to make >>> sure the trans and engine arent locked up... but these bikes arent known >>> for that... and the style looks like a carb not injected... if it will >>> clean up nice and pretty i would offer 1k but be willing to pay 1.5 if its >>> as nice as the pics look >>> >>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 2:44 PM, paul annen <[email protected]> wrote: >>> 85 could be carbed or injected, starters are a pain to swap out, batteries >>> are no big deal.. i would say that if its injected that would be a deal >>> breaker... they started an injected option in 85 and stoped only a few >>> years later because they could never get them to run right >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Jeremy Kindy <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Ha. Wonder if this one is still available... >>> http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/mcy/2825084111.html - but it's sat for >>> 2 years and needed some work before that... >>> >>> Still, I like my 750 and don't really have space for a bigger bike, much >>> less 2. Probably will go for something bigger in a while, but it might be >>> a long while. My wife really likes riding with me though, so it shouldn't >>> be too hard to convince her to get one at some point. >>> >>> I have enjoyed reading about the bike's trip across the country and your >>> first impressions. >>> >>> Jeremy >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 1:47 PM, surfswab <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> <Please stop posting, my bank account doesn't need another hit...Thank >>> you, my wife> >>> >>> Got a kick out of your comment, Mrs. Kindy. I've been drooling over >>> Naked Wings for about a year now, but price vs. condition vs. >>> proximity were all over the lot. (From $700/needs work, locally, to >>> $10k/show quality in Oshkoshbygosh). >>> >>> Had pretty much given up on the idea, when Paul put his on the >>> market. So what seemed like a snap decision to go for it, really >>> wasn't -- it had been stewing in the pot for quite awhile. >>> >>> Transporting it across most of North America was kind of a nail-biter >>> at first (on both ends, I imagine) but it grew into an interesting >>> logistics experience by the time we got her done. >>> >>> As far as value is concerned, it was a bargain -- like new, at a >>> fraction of new (they're going for $18-$25K these days). If you're >>> like most women, I know you love bargains. >>> >>> So, if Jeremy comes across a similar deal, humor him. You'll both >>> enjoy it. >>> >>> (You're welcome Jeremy) ;-) >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 9, 8:57 am, Jeremy Kindy <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > Please stop posting, my bank account doesn't need another hit... >>> > >>> > Thank you, >>> > my wife >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 1:34 AM, surfswab <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > > Good question. >>> > >>> > > Compared to my NH750, first impression is just pure riding comfort. >>> > > You hear people say it's an old man's bike. Well, I AM an old man and >>> > > it's true. I would compare its ride quality to a Chevy Camaro vs. >>> > > maybe a modern Caddy or Lincoln Town Car. >>> > >>> > > But It doesn't wallow or float, just kinda takes the bumps in stride >>> > > with well-damped rhythm and keeps on motorin'. It's definitely not a >>> > > bouncy machine. Part of that is due to weight. It topped out on our >>> > > freight scale at 680 lbs., semi-wet (about a gallon and a half of gas >>> > > in a 5-gallon tank) >>> > >>> > > Second, is available torque. It's a low-revving motor to start with, >>> > > comparatively-speaking, and the power band is down low, not up in nose- >>> > > bleed territory near the red line like most Japanese bikes. I tried >>> > > roll ons in every gear and was very satisfied with the response. >>> > >>> > > Acceleration is not hyper like the 750. It's much more subtle and I >>> > > found myself going faster than I actually perceived, based on gear >>> > > selection and engine sound. Exhaust note is very mellow and the motor >>> > > just doesn't sound like its working all that hard. >>> > >>> > > My quibble at the moment, based on very little riding, is low-speed >>> > > footwork. Though the seat height is just about the same, the opposed- >>> > > cylinder engine is much wider than the 750, I found it more difficult >>> > > to get my long legs away from the motor and my feet down smoothly, >>> > > coming to a stop -- and up on the pegs from a standing start. Part of >>> > > that is probly habit and unfamiliarity, but it seems awkward. A >>> > > contributing factor is this bike has crash bars that stick out another >>> > > few inches beyond the cylinders and the foot pegs are very close to >>> > > the cylinder heads. >>> > >>> > > An oddity is handling, compared to the 750. The gas tank and bulk of >>> > > the engine are below seat-height on this bike, so the center of >>> > > gravity is not that high off the ground. Handling is deceptively >>> > > light and easy for a relatively heavy bike. >>> > >>> > > Fit and finish are, no question, superior to the 750. A review I read >>> > > described it as over-engineered and I tend to agree. But I'd be quick >>> > > to add that I've developed a new found appreciation for over- >>> > > engineered machines. >>> > >>> > > This is not your cross-town errand runner. It's a road warrior, and I >>> > > like that. >>> > >>> > > Anyway, that's what little I know, based on a hundred miles or so of >>> > > piddlin' around with it. >>> > >>> > > On Mar 8, 10:12 pm, "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > > > So now that you have had a decent ride on her, what are your thoughts? >>> > > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>> > >>> > > > -----Original Message----- >>> > > > From: surfswab <[email protected]> >>> > >>> > > > Sender: [email protected] >>> > > > Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 17:00:00 >>> > > > To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!<[email protected]> >>> > > > Reply-To: [email protected] >>> > > > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well? >>> > >>> > > > Okaaay...bike's titled, tagged, gassed and ensconsed in its new home. >>> > > > Had to rent a bigger space it'll share with its NH750 roomie and >>> > > > assorted household flotsam. But it's all by its lonesome for the time >>> > > > being. >>> > >>> > > > Since it's now legal I had to ride it there by way of McDonough (for >>> > > > non-Georgians, that's not real far, but it's not a straight line from >>> > > > Conley to Forest Park either, if you catch my drift). Took about all >>> > > > the daylight I had left after dealing with motor vehicle bureaucrats >>> > > > most of the day. >>> > >>> > > > I'll be looking for the care package, Paul. Got a tracking number? >>> > >>> > > > On Mar 8, 4:21 am, Paul LeBoutillier <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > > > > Wonderful! I couldn't be happier. >>> > >>> > > > > Oregon also requires a VIN inspection on all out-of-state transfers >>> > > > > but >>> > > > > those are done at the DMV office at the time of registration. >>> > >>> > > > > I'm glad the GL made the trip safely. :-) >>> > >>> > > > > Sent from my Xoom Tablet powered by Android >>> > > > > On Mar 7, 2012 6:00 PM, "surfswab" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > >>> > > > > > Indeed it did. In fact, I left the house this morning about 10 >>> > > > > > expecting to camp out at my workplace and wait out their 11 a.m. >>> > > > > > - 1 >>> > > > > > p.m. delivery window. >>> > >>> > > > > > But as I pulled in the driveway at about 10:20 the truck was right >>> > > > > > behind me. We had the bike off, inspected and paperwork done by >>> > > > > > 10:30 !! >>> > >>> > > > > > All was intact and it looks gorgeous -- better than the pics even. >>> > > > > > Put a little gas in it and tooled around our lot some. Starts >>> > > > > > good, >>> > > > > > runs good, rides like my living room sofa would if it had wheels. >>> > >>> > > > > > That was the best part of the day, however. Georgia requires a >>> > > > > > "VIN >>> > > > > > Inspection" before they'll allow out-of-state registration. A >>> > > > > > semi- >>> > > > > > cool feature of that is any beat cop can do it -- and they'll >>> > > > > > come to >>> > > > > > you -- record the number and run it thru their "hot sheet" >>> > > > > > computer >>> > > to >>> > > > > > see if it's been reported stolen. >>> > >>> > > > > > The not-so-cool feature is that because it's a low priority call, >>> > > they >>> > > > > > take their sweet time. Called 'em before noon, but they didn't >>> > > > > > show >>> > > > > > until after 4, so the tag/title offices were closed by the time >>> > > > > > that >>> > > > > > little piece of work was done. >>> > >>> > > > > > I used the time to get acquainted with the bike, though, so it >>> > > > > > wasn't >>> > > > > > a total waste. That means I'll burn a good bit of daylight >>> > > > > > tomorrow >>> > > > > > waiting in line to transfer title -- and again, in a different >>> > > > > > location, getting license plates. >>> > >>> > > > > > Bike is sweet, though, and I'm a happy camper. >>> > >>> > > > > > On Mar 7, 3:30 pm, Paul <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > > > > > > *Hey Ron, did the bike arrive? * >>> > > > > > > * >>> > >>> > > > > > > Paul LeBoutillier >>> > > > > > > * >>> > > > > > > * >>> > > > > > > * >>> > > > > > > *www.hondanighthawks.net* >>> > >>> > > > > > -- >>> > > > > > 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 athttp:// >>> > > 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. > 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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