They took a punch to the lip of the nut to help lock it in place. That is what they are referencing by unstake. You have to remove the center nut, air tools help. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
-----Original Message----- From: Jeff Dennis <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2012 08:30:10 To: [email protected]<[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for [email protected] - 25 Messages in 2 Topics Question? What do they mean by unstake the clutch center locknut before loosening it from the shaft? I don't want to take the Basket off just change the plates and springs. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 9, 2012, at 5:48 PM, [email protected] wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/topics > > Well? [23 Updates] > FS 1981 NH 650 - Philly Suburbs [2 Updates] > Well? > Jeremy Kindy <[email protected]> Mar 09 08:57AM -0500 > > Please stop posting, my bank account doesn't need another hit... > > Thank you, > my wife > > > > Javier Garcia <[email protected]> Mar 09 10:45AM -0500 > > I have the same bike, and I agree with all your descriptions. Coming from > the NH 750, I found the whole position, weight and dimensions really odd, > but after few days I got really used to it. I have used as a daily commute > and it is being really cool. I have also taken it to twisty roads and she > do just fine. Actually the only thing that worries me are the brakes. Not > that they are bad, but for such a heavy bike front brakes do not seem to do > much, and I always find myself going faster than what I should (as you > said, you can get fooled by gear and engine sound). > You have to try two up. That is when you really get a good sense of how > much torque there is available. I gave Allen a ride the other day (Allen, > big tall fellow), and I couldn't really tell that there was any difference, > other than feeling the extra weight while going really slow. That impressed > me a lot. > > > Enjoy your ride, > Javier. > > > > Graham Rogers <[email protected]> Mar 09 10:53AM -0500 > > I agree Javier. I've taken my '85 LE GW out a few times in this warm weather. > Being a little fellow (Graham, small short fellow) I find it a bit awkward at > stops and at the bottom of our drive way. > > On Mar 9, 2012, at 10:45 AM, Javier Garcia wrote: > > > > Paul <[email protected]> Mar 09 08:54AM -0700 > > *Ron I think your assessment of the GL1100 is insightful and comprehensive. > And you're right, the low-speed footwork issue improves with time. > Personally that was my 5th Goldwing so I was more accustomed to adjusting. > Obviously you can remove the engine guards if you desire. I only put them > on so I could mount highway pegs. When going down the highway I love being > able to sit back with my feet forward and being able to lean back against a > driver backrest. Allows me to go many more miles than if I were just > sitting straight up.* > * > * > *As for handling, you're wording about it being "deceptively light and > easy" is so true. People tend to look at the bulk of a Wing and assume they > are gonna handle like the Titanic trying to get around an iceberg, but once > the Wing is moving they are quite nimble and responsive.** > > > Paul LeBoutillier > * > * > * > *www.hondanighthawks.net* > > > > > > Paul <[email protected]> Mar 09 08:57AM -0700 > > > > You have to try two up. That is when you really get a good sense of how > > much torque there is available. > > * > > Agreed!!! The Wing was built from the beginning for two-up riding and > that's one place it shines brightly. :) I never minded having a passenger > on ANY of my Wings.** > > > > Paul LeBoutillier > * > * > * > *www.hondanighthawks.net* > > > "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Mar 09 08:40AM -0800 > > ---Original Message--- > From: [email protected] > Sent: 3/9/2012 11:55 am > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well? > > *Ron I think your assessment of the GL1100 is insightful and comprehensive. > And you're right, the low-speed footwork issue improves with time. > Personally that was my 5th Goldwing so I was more accustomed to adjusting. > Obviously you can remove the engine guards if you desire. I only put them > on so I could mount highway pegs. When going down the highway I love being > able to sit back with my feet forward and being able to lean back against a > driver backrest. Allows me to go many more miles than if I were just > sitting straight up.* > * > * > *As for handling, you're wording about it being "deceptively light and > easy" is so true. People tend to look at the bulk of a Wing and assume they > are gonna handle like the Titanic trying to get around an iceberg, but once > the Wing is moving they are quite nimble and responsive.** > > > 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. > > > "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Mar 09 08:44AM -0800 > > At over 6 feet tall my gl 1200 is a great height for me. I can flat foot it > on both sides no problem. Mine is 700 pounds dry by the book and is beast > compaired to the bike i sold to get it (99 nh 250) but the handeling and > power trumps all when its moving! > > > > ---Original Message--- > From: [email protected] > Sent: 3/9/2012 11:55 am > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well? > > *Ron I think your assessment of the GL1100 is insightful and comprehensive. > And you're right, the low-speed footwork issue improves with time. > Personally that was my 5th Goldwing so I was more accustomed to adjusting. > Obviously you can remove the engine guards if you desire. I only put them > on so I could mount highway pegs. When going down the highway I love being > able to sit back with my feet forward and being able to lean back against a > driver backrest. Allows me to go many more miles than if I were just > sitting straight up.* > * > * > *As for handling, you're wording about it being "deceptively light and > easy" is so true. People tend to look at the bulk of a Wing and assume they > are gonna handle like the Titanic trying to get around an iceberg, but once > the Wing is moving they are quite nimble and responsive.** > > > 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. > > > surfswab <[email protected]> Mar 09 10:47AM -0800 > > <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) ;-) > > > > > > > Jeremy Kindy <[email protected]> Mar 09 02:40PM -0500 > > 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 > > > > paul annen <[email protected]> Mar 09 02:44PM -0500 > > 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 > > > > > > paul annen <[email protected]> Mar 09 02:46PM -0500 > > 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 > > > > Jeremy Kindy <[email protected]> Mar 09 02:48PM -0500 > > Thanks for the clarification. I wouldn't have known the difference between > the two. > > > > Graham Rogers <[email protected]> Mar 09 03:34PM -0500 > > 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: > > > > paul annen <[email protected]> Mar 09 03:41PM -0500 > > 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 > > > > > > Graham Rogers <[email protected]> Mar 09 03:56PM -0500 > > 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: > > > > paul annen <[email protected]> Mar 09 04:06PM -0500 > > sure, we love pics here... > > might i bring up the notion of a sub group called wings and things again?? > > > > > > Kyle Munz <[email protected]> Mar 09 03:08PM -0600 > > 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 > > > > > paul annen <[email protected]> Mar 09 04:12PM -0500 > > 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 > > > > Paul <[email protected]> Mar 09 03:05PM -0700 > > On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 12:40 PM, Jeremy Kindy <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > 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... > > * > > Whoa! That is definitely a fixer-upper. And HUGE compared the bike I sold > Ron. Once again here is a pic of Ron's bike prior to some of the add-on's I > did...* > *[image: Inline image 1] > ** > > > > > Paul LeBoutillier > * > * > * > *www.hondanighthawks.net* > > > Graham Rogers <[email protected]> Mar 09 05:30PM -0500 > > here it is: > > > On Mar 9, 2012, at 4:06 PM, paul annen wrote: > > > > Graham Rogers <[email protected]> Mar 09 05:30PM -0500 > > well now you're talking a new thread .... > > On Mar 9, 2012, at 4:12 PM, paul annen wrote: > > > > Kyle Munz <[email protected]> Mar 09 04:36PM -0600 > > I swear Honda has someone who's full time job it is to go over every square > inch of Goldwings looking for room for one more chrome doodad or an > electrical hemhaw or some pinstriping doomathingy. > > -Kyle > > > > > paul annen <[email protected]> Mar 09 05:38PM -0500 > > i agree... and people will buy it... and if honda cant find the space, > there are 3 after market places that will... > > > > FS 1981 NH 650 - Philly Suburbs > Ralf Oehlerich <[email protected]> Mar 09 04:34PM -0500 > > Here she is - 29k miles, new battery. Runs perfectly. Tires are Shinkos and > 2 years old. > > Let me know if you are interested. Getting detailed and going on CL this > weekend. > > > > Mack Swanson <[email protected]> Mar 09 02:19PM -0800 > > what are you asking for it? and where are you located? > > > > ________________________________ > From: Ralf Oehlerich <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 4:34 PM > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] FS 1981 NH 650 - Philly Suburbs > > > Here she is - 29k miles, new battery. Runs perfectly. Tires are Shinkos and 2 > years old. > > Let me know if you are interested. Getting detailed and going on CL this > weekend. > > > On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 8:46 PM, Ralf Oehlerich <[email protected]> wrote: > > Must be a 82 then because it had manual clucth cable and not hydraulic clutch > like my 83. Will send pics on SAT when I get her home. > > >>>Just got a call to pickup another NightHawk. Nice 81 with 29k miles - > >>>black with pin striping. Last running and inspected 1.5 years ago with new > >>>rubber then. Very clean bike. For sale to group members before going on > >>>Craigslist for $ 1400.00. Pictures upon request on SAT when I go and pick > >>>it up. > >>>Will do a full tune up with new plugs and oil change. May have to pull the > >>>Carbs. 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