Anybody interested in my 1996 nh 750? Good condition. 13.8k. Some rust on pipes underneath.
love it but have grad school bills to pay. On Apr 3, 2012 7:29 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/topics > > - Drilling out broken bolts <#1367a8b145a09919_group_thread_0> [2 > Updates] > - Turn signals act weird <#1367a8b145a09919_group_thread_1> [8 Updates] > - clutch pressure plate and chain > question<#1367a8b145a09919_group_thread_2>[6 Updates] > - Since we have some ST owners <#1367a8b145a09919_group_thread_3> [3 > Updates] > - Nighthawk 750 track day. <#1367a8b145a09919_group_thread_4> [1 > Update] > - Paging GL owners <#1367a8b145a09919_group_thread_5> [3 Updates] > - Speaker System <#1367a8b145a09919_group_thread_6> [1 Update] > - Do I need to replace my shift forks or something > else?<#1367a8b145a09919_group_thread_7>[1 Update] > > Drilling out broken > bolts<http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/t/56997df649c96d7a> > > "Hanghank" <[email protected]> Apr 03 04:16PM -0500 > > Try this: left-hand drill bit in a reversible drill. As the drill > drills the hole, heat is generated, helping break the bond, and the hole > also allows bolt to “expand” into the hole your drilled. They work! (as > much as anything works with broken bolts) Sometimes just drilling the hole > will remove the broken bolt but if not then it’s on to the screw > extractors. And all metal bits work better with thread cutting lube. > > > Double click on above image to view full picture > > 13 Piece Left-Hand Drill Bit Set > Drill Master - Item#95146 > > Read 2 ReviewsWrite A Review > > Availability: On Backorder > $9.99Qty: > This item may be available at your local Harbor Freight Tools Store > Add to Wishlist View Shipping Rates > > > > > paul annen <[email protected]> Apr 03 07:29PM -0400 > > i think i paid 7.99 at harbor freight for mine.. but always handy... > > > > > Turn signals act > weird<http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/t/3d6c64749cd70066> > > Ty Knighthawk 700S <[email protected]> Apr 03 10:20AM -0700 > > I own a 1984 Knighthawk 700 S > > I am having trouble with the turn signals and it is a weird situation, > i havent found one like it. The front signal lights are on as normal > acting as the marker lights and rears are 2 wires so they are off like > normal. When i flip the switch to the right, the front right marker > goes off and only the rear will sometimes flash. when i flip the > switch to the left the fron right light flashes and the rear does > nothing. I can hear the relay clicking and we tried some tests on it > and it seams ok. I looked at the wiring diagram and the next possible > thing could be the "turn signal cancel unit"??? I am not sure what i > should do yet hoping someone has had a similar problem. > > > > > Jason King <[email protected]> Apr 03 02:12PM -0400 > > Check the bills to make sure they are correct > > > > > Allen Thomas <[email protected]> Apr 03 02:52PM -0400 > > I think he meant bulbs. Do you have any LED bulbs installed? This > should be > pretty easy to troubleshoot, start with making sure you don't have any > resistance on the grounds which are probably green wires, though I > couldn't > find a wiring diagram online. make sure your getting power from the > left > hand control for all switch positions and then check to ensure the > power is > making it to the bulb sockets. > > > > > > Graham Rogers <[email protected]> Apr 03 03:34PM -0400 > > Allen, I want you to get back here and get the turn signals working on > a 1982 Yamaha Maxim XJ650 I have. The bikes only done 6k miles and runs > great. The only remaining issue is the turn signals. There is no power to > them. I've read your thread but it's still a mystery to me. So, what time > can I expect you? Graham > > On Apr 3, 2012, at 2:52 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > > > > > > "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Apr 03 10:43AM -0700 > > I had a similar problem with my 99 250. My solution ended up being to > sell the bike. I just had a great deal on a goldwing fall into my lap that > i couldent turn away and needed to sell the nh to make it happen... I love > the goldwing, but miss my little nh alot. > > > > ---Original Message--- > From: [email protected] > Sent: 4/3/2012 1:21 pm > To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" <[email protected]> > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signals act weird > > I own a 1984 Knighthawk 700 S > > I am having trouble with the turn signals and it is a weird situation, > i havent found one like it. The front signal lights are on as normal > acting as the marker lights and rears are 2 wires so they are off like > normal. When i flip the switch to the right, the front right marker > goes off and only the rear will sometimes flash. when i flip the > switch to the left the fron right light flashes and the rear does > nothing. I can hear the relay clicking and we tried some tests on it > and it seams ok. I looked at the wiring diagram and the next possible > thing could be the "turn signal cancel unit"??? I am not sure what i > should do yet hoping someone has had a similar problem. > > -- > 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. > > > > > "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> Apr 03 08:30PM > > Lol, do you have a wiring diagram? I'll see if I can dig one up off > the internet. I'd actually love to come up again and hang out > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > -----Original Message----- > From: Graham Rogers <[email protected]> > Sender: [email protected] > Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 15:34:42 > To: <[email protected]> > Reply-To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signals act weird > > Allen, I want you to get back here and get the turn signals working on > a 1982 Yamaha Maxim XJ650 I have. The bikes only done 6k miles and runs > great. The only remaining issue is the turn signals. There is no power to > them. I've read your thread but it's still a mystery to me. So, what time > can I expect you? Graham > > On Apr 3, 2012, at 2:52 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > > > -- > 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. > > > > > Kyle Munz <[email protected]> Apr 03 03:34PM -0500 > > +1 on checking the bulbs, I'd also make sure there's no foolishment > going > on with grounds and that all the oranges and blues are where they > should > be. Don't cross the streams. > > -Kyle > > > > > > > Graham Rogers <[email protected]> Apr 03 05:02PM -0400 > > I have the wiring diagram. I don't have the sparky to fix the problem! > > On Apr 3, 2012, at 4:30 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > > > > > clutch pressure plate and chain > question<http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/t/6a67bbabac5fc34f> > > dapperdan7 <[email protected]> Apr 03 09:35AM -0700 > > hi there. the clutch on my 91 250 nighthawk suddenly stopped > disengaging clutch with little warning. when i opened up and looked at > the plate one bolt was loose but everything else (clutch lifter and > spring) seemed to work fine. > > question on clutch: > the manual says 12 nm for torque on the bolts. can one over tighten > the plate so much that the lifter and plate don't interact? if the > plate in undertorqued what would be the effects? just trouble shooting > > question on chain: > > can one clean the gunk off the chain with the orange goop one uses to > clean hands? what would you guys recommend? > > thank you gentlemen! > > dan > > > > > Kurt Nolte <[email protected]> Apr 03 12:42PM -0400 > > I would recommend against a hand cleaner for your chain. I'd figure it > more > expensive than an actual cleaning fluid, and some of them have grit in > them > that you most definitely DO NOT want. > > As for your clutch issue: cable broken internally? Does the arm move > when > you squeeze the lever? > > Kurt > > > > > dapperdan7 <[email protected]> Apr 03 09:54AM -0700 > > i looks like no broken cable and the arm does move. can wrong torque > level or a slightly loose clutch plate cause this clutch to suddenly > not work? > > what cleaner would you recommend for the chain? > > thx > > > > > > Allen Thomas <[email protected]> Apr 03 02:16PM -0400 > > I use kerosene and a tooth brush to clean chains. As for the clutch if > you > torque those plate bolts too much you will strip the threads on the > clutch > drum. Have you adjusted the clutch cable? Cables do stretch. > > > > > > EGrider <[email protected]> Apr 03 12:43PM -0700 > > Be super careful with clutch bolts. I've found them to break off > EASILY. In > fact, one broke off on me before it ever "hit" so that I could start > torquing it! I've become an expert at drilling holes in bolts to get > them > out with easy-outs without ruining the threads as I've had to do it > twice > in the past month. > > This has made me pretty shy about torquing them much at all. When the > bolts are loose, it seems to have a metallic rattle, almost like an > Italian > bike with a dry clutch I heard a while back. > > On Tuesday, April 3, 2012 12:35:55 PM UTC-4, dapperdan7 wrote: > > clean hands? what would you guys recommend? > > > thank you gentlemen! > > > dan > > On Tuesday, April 3, 2012 12:35:55 PM UTC-4, dapperdan7 wrote: > > > > > "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Apr 03 03:24PM -0500 > > Same here:kerosene and a brush,but not a toothbrush... > First,do you see movement when you squeeze the lever with the cover > off? Did you tighten the loose bolt? > Not enough torque will likely allow the bolt to loosen. As someone > else said, too tight will possibly strip the bolt and maybe the threads in > the hole. > > Sent via DroidX2 on Verizon Wireless™ > > -----Original message----- > From: Allen Thomas <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 18:16:31 GMT+00:00 > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: clutch pressure plate and chain > question > > I use kerosene and a tooth brush to clean chains. As for the clutch if > you > torque those plate bolts too much you will strip the threads on the > clutch > drum. Have you adjusted the clutch cable? Cables do stretch. > > > > > Since we have some ST > owners<http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/t/5289fc68fe7e60de> > > "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Apr 03 09:09AM -0500 > > Does the site claim anything about how long they're supposed to last? > > Sent via DroidX2 on Verizon Wireless™ > > -----Original message----- > From: Allen Thomas <[email protected]> > To: Nightwawk Lovers <[email protected]> > Sent: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 23:34:10 GMT+00:00 > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Since we have some ST owners > > I just got some new tires for my VFR. I was running the pilot power > 2CT which is a hyper sport tire, and I took a chance this time with the > bridgestone BT023, I have to say I can't tell any loss of traction, or > anything else negative. Supposedly these are high mileage sport touring > tires aimed to replace the BT021. They make a GT model that is specifically > designed for the large sport touring bikes like the ST, FJR, and concourse. > They are cheaper than the pilot road 2 too boot. I highly recommend them. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > -- > 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. > > > > > Allen Thomas <[email protected]> Apr 03 02:13PM -0400 > > Here is the website. > > > http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/battlax/bt023.html > Ample Wear Life > > Solid mileage for touring. Appropriate pattern, construction and > compound > provide substantial wear life. 30% up vs BT-021. > > > > > > > Javier Garcia <[email protected]> Apr 03 03:03PM -0400 > > Then I know what I am going to put on the NH next time. > Javier. > > > > > Nighthawk 750 track > day.<http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/t/e46d464b8f9f8084> > > Allen Thomas <[email protected]> Apr 03 02:54PM -0400 > > http://youtu.be/sItonHuqB0c > > Stock bars, and a busted tach. Good rider! > > > > Paging GL > owners<http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/t/b459f054c78a74a0> > > Joey Kelley <[email protected]> Apr 03 12:34PM -0400 > > http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/2937550763.html > What is this actually worth? > My untrained eye shows this was either a naked wing that > someone grafted a fairing onto, or one that was replaced. > Thoughts? > -Joey > > -- > -Joey Kelley > JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online > JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! > JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow > > > > > Javier Garcia <[email protected]> Apr 03 12:47PM -0400 > > Joey, > > it does looks like a naked wing, with the fairing from another honda > (an > older model perhaps?). Not a bad price, if it is really in good > condition. > Javier. > > > > > > surfswab <[email protected]> Apr 03 10:23AM -0700 > > Fairing looks to be from an Interstate model, the first tupperware > tourer. The Interstate and the Standard were produced simultaneously, > '80-'83, succeeded by the Aspencade. Price is reasonable. > > > > > Speaker > System<http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/t/8d7c78e33007fea1> > > Brian Collett <[email protected]> Apr 03 08:20AM -0500 > > Hey Guys, > > I saw a guy with a Shark Speakers system on his Honda Shadow and I was > wonder if anyone had put one on their Nighthawk. And if so, how does it > look and where did you put the amp and how did you wire it up. > > Thanks, > > Brian > > > > Do I need to replace my shift forks or something > else?<http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/t/ac6ad7ac8c1778b7> > > jason scott <[email protected]> Apr 03 09:10AM -0400 > > there are three bolts to the right of where you put the oil in that > hold > your slave cylinder in. if they are lose the clutch will work for a few > seconds until the vibration push the slave cylinder back and causes the > clutch to engage. ie tighten the 3 bolts holding the slave cylinder in > place. that is my guess. the worst thing that could happen is you made > sure > your bolts are tight. good luck. > > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group > nighthawk_lovers. > You can post via email <[email protected]>. > To unsubscribe from this group, > send<[email protected]>an empty message. > For more options, > visit<http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/topics>this group. > > -- > 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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