Sometimes there are hidden bolts like under the drain screw and around the crank area, down in back by engine mounts ,look close and don't use too much force, it should pop apart w a rubber mallet.
On Apr 27, 12:21 pm, Jeff Dennis <[email protected]> wrote: > I have a question. Has anyone had trouble taking their oil pan off of a 1991 > 750 Nighthawk? I hit it with a rubber mallot after removing the screws and it > didn't budge. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 27, 2012, at 5:35 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > > > > Today's Topic Summary > > Group:http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/topics > > > I need to buy a 750 Nighthawk [1 Update] > > Bunch of Questions [9 Updates] > > Honda Nighthawk 250 - $800 (Washington, DC) [2 Updates] > > The title says it all... [3 Updates] > > 1991-2003 Nighthawk 750 Tank in decent shape... [2 Updates] > > Front Stem Stays 85 Nighthawk [3 Updates] > > If you have a burning desire to own a SilverWing [3 Updates] > > 450 Handlebar Dimensions? [1 Update] > > I need to buy a 750 Nighthawk > > GPro <[email protected]> Apr 26 10:30PM -0700 > > > Found mine on Craigslist at a small shop in San Francisco. > > > On Monday, April 23, 2012 6:58:48 PM UTC-7, Larry wrote: > > > Bunch of Questions > > "Rick, Scituate, MA, 82 650 NH" <[email protected]> Apr 26 09:56AM -0700 > > > Good afternoon. I read this digest everyday but tend not to write in > > very often. I’m a C+ shade tree mechanic, ok maybe C-, so I defer to > > the better experienced. > > > I have a 1982 650 Nighthawk with about 22,000 miles on it. I’ve had > > the bike since 06 and it’s been great fun and way more reliable than I > > deserve for a 30 year old bike. > > Other than maintenance items, tires, brakes, fork oil seals, sprockets > > and chain my only big issue was hitting a deer the October before > > last. > > >https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Y3m6VKaRw635DLrLXZFADEacE5vr8hf... > > > I’ve been meaning to write for a while and accumulated a few > > questions. > > > 1. Center Stand – The bike has one but I cannot get it on the center > > stand without help. How do you do it alone? I’m always afraid the > > bike will tip away from me. > > > 2. Speedometer/Odometer problems - As long as I’ve had the bike the > > speedometer has been pretty sketchy. Using a GPS, when I’m driving at > > 35 the speedometer reads 50. But the odometer was always dead on. > > Same cable operating both. Now the odometer and trip odometer stopped > > working at 20,947. It doesn’t appear to be at the wheel or cable so I > > looking for any insight before tearing the instrument cluster apart. > > > 3. As you can see the bike was repainted by a PO. They did a good > > job but I’m seeing the paint bubble around the tank mouth. I think in > > part caused by gasoline. Last fill up after sitting out in the sun, > > the fuel expanded to where it leaked out and seemed to get under the > > paint softening and bubbling it. Any suggestions? > > > 4. Traction in the rain - I started riding again back in 2006 after a > > 30 year break. I find I’m a lot more tentative riding in the rain, > > slow way down, very upright in corners, etc. How much traction do we > > lose in the rain? 30% on wet roads, maybe 50% in puddles? > > > I know my age is showing, and I’m OK with that but I don’t like > > getting beat in the corners by bicycles either. > > > 5. Sea Foam – Like everyone here, I love it. However at $9/pint it > > gets pretty dear. About a year ago there was discussion and recipes > > for a “home made version” that sounds like it would be about 1/5 the > > cost. Has anyone ever tied it? I’m will to give it a try, (on the > > lawn mower, gas trimmer, chain saw, etc. not the N’hawk) but wanted to > > know if anyone has experience. > > > 6. N’hawk badges - There was discussion on N’hawk badges a while > > ago. Did they ever happen? Are there any around? > > > 7. Any bike suggestions for a 20 yr. old woman - My daughter took the > > safety course and got her license last summer. However she finds the > > N’hawk too tall to ride safely. She took her course on a 250 Rebel > > and liked that but I’m looking for a few others we can be looking for > > as well. > > > Thanks for any ideas, suggestions and guidance. Ride safe. > > > Rick > > > Joey Kelley <[email protected]> Apr 26 01:18PM -0400 > > > Rick, > > Welcome aboard - thank you for your kind words on the list > > and sending a picture of your bike. > > Regarding your last comment - I've been trying to find a bike > > for my 21 year old Girlfriend - who also has an extremely short inseam > > (26 inches) - and I can tell you that the two that we've found that > > she fits on are the Honda Rebel 250 and the Suzuki Boulevard S40. I > > had her sit on a Suzuki GS-650L the other day and despite being a > > lowrider - it was still too tall for her. > > Opinions on this subject vary, but my experience has been > > that if you're on a bike with lets say less than 40 HP - (the 450 > > Nighthawk has 33 - approximately what the new fuel injected Hyosung > > 250s have) it is very likely that the bike is underpowered. Simply > > put, it will be fine on back roads and in traffic, but when you > > attempt to ride at highway speeds, it may be unable to accelerate > > sufficiently. I think it depends on the type of riding you're doing > > and the speeds you maintain but - if your Daughter can find a 500 to > > 600 or more CC bike that she fits on and is comfortable riding, I'd > > grab it. I've been told that the 750 Honda Shadows are relatively low > > and fairly straight to the ground so that might be a good option as > > well. > > More thoughts as I find some time to hammer them out :-) > > -Joey > > > On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 12:56 PM, Rick, Scituate, MA, 82 650 NH > > > -- > > -Joey Kelley > > JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online > > JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! > > JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow > > > Jason King <[email protected]> Apr 26 01:18PM -0400 > > > Rick, > > > 1. As far as the center stand goes I do it by grabbing the left handlebar > > with my left hand and right under the left turn signal light with my right > > hand. Then I step on the center stand with my left foot and with one > > pull/lift/press I lift it on the center stand. It takes a little bit of leg > > strength but lifting woth the right hand and pulling with the left as you > > almost stand on the center stand push pad. > > > 4. Rain traction varies at best just use caution. > > > 7. How about a 250 Nighthawk for your daughter. > > > Jason > > > On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 12:56 PM, Rick, Scituate, MA, 82 650 NH < > > > Kurt Nolte <[email protected]> Apr 26 01:50PM -0400 > > > If your daughter liked the Rebel and the cruiser styling of it, I'll second > > the suggestion of the S40. Also known as the Savage, Savage 650, and LS650, > > it's had quite a production run, has a well supported community of fans, a > > good low seat height, reasonably light weight, and the 650cc single had a > > lot of bottom end grunt. > > > If she plans a great deal of highway, a Shadow might be a better plan. > > Though the Savage has some 55 hp, it tends to run out of steam up top in > > the nature of most singles. > > > On your other questions, I need to be somewhere other than my phone, so I > > can get at my former laptop drive. > > > Kurt > > > "Hanghank" <[email protected]> Apr 26 12:57PM -0500 > > > I would add: (I have the same difficulty) With the bike on the side stand: > > Step down on the center stand and rock the bike slightly side to side to > > insure both legs are firmly on the ground. > > With the left grip in the left hand, grasp the opening/”handle” in the rear > > frame just above the muffler attachment bolt. > > “Jerk” up with the right hand while pressing hard down on the center stand. > > > It is much easier (about half the effort) if you raise the front of the > > bike by driving the front wheel up on a 12” to 24” length of 2” (or more) x > > 12”. This raises the center of the bike and increases the angle of the > > center stand and lessens the effort required. You may also wish to place a > > piece of similar thickness wood under the side stand to keep the bike from > > leaning too far to the left. > > > From: Jason King > > Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 12:18 PM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Bunch of Questions > > > Rick, > > > 1. As far as the center stand goes I do it by grabbing the left handlebar > > with my left hand and right under the left turn signal light with my right > > hand. Then I step on the center stand with my left foot and with one > > pull/lift/press I lift it on the center stand. It takes a little bit of leg > > strength but lifting woth the right hand and pulling with the left as you > > almost stand on the center stand push pad. > > > 4. Rain traction varies at best just use caution. > > > 7. How about a 250 Nighthawk for your daughter. > > > Jason > > > On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 12:56 PM, Rick, Scituate, MA, 82 650 NH > > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Good afternoon. I read this digest everyday but tend not to write in > > very often. I’m a C+ shade tree mechanic, ok maybe C-, so I defer to > > the better experienced. > > > I have a 1982 650 Nighthawk with about 22,000 miles on it. I’ve had > > the bike since 06 and it’s been great fun and way more reliable than I > > deserve for a 30 year old bike. > > Other than maintenance items, tires, brakes, fork oil seals, sprockets > > and chain my only big issue was hitting a deer the October before > > last. > > >https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Y3m6VKaRw635DLrLXZFADEacE5vr8hf... > > > I’ve been meaning to write for a while and accumulated a few > > questions. > > > 1. Center Stand – The bike has one but I cannot get it on the center > > stand without help. How do you do it alone? I’m always afraid the > > bike will tip away from me. > > > 2. Speedometer/Odometer problems - As long as I’ve had the bike the > > speedometer has been pretty sketchy. Using a GPS, when I’m driving at > > 35 the speedometer reads 50. But the odometer was always dead on. > > Same cable operating both. Now the odometer and trip odometer stopped > > working at 20,947. It doesn’t appear to be at the wheel or cable so I > > looking for any insight before tearing the instrument cluster apart. > > > 3. As you can see the bike was repainted by a PO. They did a good > > job but I’m seeing the paint bubble around the tank mouth. I think in > > part caused by gasoline. Last fill up after sitting out in the sun, > > the fuel expanded to where it leaked out and seemed to get under the > > paint softening and bubbling it. Any suggestions? > > > 4. Traction in the rain - I started riding again back in 2006 after a > > 30 year break. I find I’m a lot more tentative riding in the rain, > > slow way down, very upright in corners, etc. How much traction do we > > lose in the rain? 30% on wet roads, maybe 50% in puddles? > > > I know my age is showing, and I’m OK with that but I don’t like > > getting beat in the corners by bicycles either. > > > 5. Sea Foam – Like everyone here, I love it. However at $9/pint it > > gets pretty dear. About a year ago there was discussion and recipes > > for a “home made version” that sounds like it would be about 1/5 the > > cost. Has anyone ever tied it? I’m will to give it a try, (on the > > lawn mower, gas trimmer, chain saw, etc. not the N’hawk) but wanted to > > know if anyone has experience. > > > 6. N’hawk badges - There was discussion on N’hawk badges a while > > ago. Did they ever happen? Are there any around? > > > 7. Any bike suggestions for a 20 yr. old woman - My daughter took the > > safety course and got her license last summer. However she finds the > > N’hawk too tall to ride safely. She took her course on a 250 Rebel > > and liked that but I’m looking for a few others we can be looking for > > as well. > > > Thanks for any ideas, suggestions and guidance. Ride safe. > > > Rick > > > -- > > 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 > > mailto:nighthawk_lovers%[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 > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > > "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> Apr 26 08:06PM > > > Here is my 2 cents. > > 1. Put your left hand on the left grip, put your right hand on the grab > > rail under the tail fairing, or other frame attached part. Put your right > > foot on the center stand and gently lower it to ground. Carefully rock the > > bike till you feel the other leg touch the ground, then in one motion, > > stand on the centerstand lever, lift up with your right arm, and pull back > > with your left arm. It should pop right up. Do it slow, and fluid without a > > lot of effort. When done properly it will just pop right up on the stand. > > 2. Probably in the spedo housing.. > > 3. If you don't want to repaint, chip away the flaky parts and mix up some > > fiberglass resin and coat exposed metal and edge of paint where chipped. > > 4. Supposedly with good tires you have 70% of dry traction. Which is enough > > to do the speed limit. > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Rick, Scituate, MA, 82 650 NH" <[email protected]> > > Sender: [email protected] > > Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:56:13 > > To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!<[email protected]> > > Reply-To: [email protected] > > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Bunch of Questions > > > Good afternoon. I read this digest everyday but tend not to write in > > very often. I’m a C+ shade tree mechanic, ok maybe C-, so I defer to > > the better experienced. > > > I have a 1982 650 Nighthawk with about 22,000 miles on it. I’ve had > > the bike since 06 and it’s been great fun and way more reliable than I > > deserve for a 30 year old bike. > > Other than maintenance items, tires, brakes, fork oil seals, sprockets > > and chain my only big issue was hitting a deer the October before > > last. > > >https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Y3m6VKaRw635DLrLXZFADEacE5vr8hf... > > > I’ve been meaning to write for a while and accumulated a few > > questions. > > > 1. Center Stand – The bike has one but I cannot get it on the center > > stand without help. How do you do it alone? I’m always afraid the > > bike will tip away from me. > > > 2. Speedometer/Odometer problems - As long as I’ve had the bike the > > speedometer has been pretty sketchy. Using a GPS, when I’m driving at > > 35 the speedometer reads 50. But the odometer was always dead on. > > Same cable operating both. Now the odometer and trip odometer stopped > > working at 20,947. It doesn’t appear to be at the wheel or cable so I > > looking for any insight before tearing the instrument cluster apart. > > > 3. As you can see the bike was repainted by a PO. They did a good > > job but I’m seeing the paint bubble around the tank mouth. I think in > > part caused by gasoline. Last fill up after sitting out in the sun, > > the fuel expanded to where it leaked out and seemed to get under the > > paint softening and bubbling it. Any suggestions? > > > 4. Traction in the rain - I started riding again back in 2006 after a > > 30 year break. I find I’m a lot more tentative riding in the rain, > > slow way down, very upright in corners, etc. How much traction do we > > lose in the rain? 30% on wet roads, maybe 50% in puddles? > > > I know my age is showing, and I’m OK with that but I don’t like > > getting beat in the corners by bicycles either. > > > 5. Sea Foam – Like everyone here, I love it. However at $9/pint it > > gets pretty dear. About a year ago there was discussion and recipes > > for a “home made version” that sounds like it would be about 1/5 the > > cost. Has anyone ever tied it? I’m will to give it a try, (on the > > lawn mower, gas trimmer, chain saw, etc. not the N’hawk) but wanted to > > know if anyone has experience. > > > 6. N’hawk badges - There was discussion on N’hawk badges a while > > ago. Did they ever happen? Are there any around? > > > 7. Any bike suggestions for a 20 yr. old woman - My daughter took the > > safety course and got her license last summer. However she finds the > > N’hawk too tall to ride safely. She took her course on a 250 Rebel > > and liked that but I’m looking for a few others we can be looking for > > as well. > > > Thanks for any ideas, suggestions and guidance. Ride safe. > > > Rick > > > -- > > 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. > > > Hawaii Sean <[email protected]> Apr 26 01:53PM -0700 > > > Center stand: I had a 82 650 and it was really hard to put on the > > center stand. I also have an ST1100 and it's even harder. I have > > finaly learned how from a friend who was the service manager at a > > large dealership. The trick he taught me and also helps the bike feel > > more solid and not tipping is this: > > > Make sure both side of the stand are on the ground before you try to > > lift. Because we're concerned about the bike tipping over we tend to > > pull it towards you - it's impossible to get the bike up on one side / > > leg of the stand. So put the center stand down and put a lot of > > weight on it. Rock the bike back and forth a little to get the feel > > of both legs being on the ground. My friend was looking at the legs > > and telling me when both were on the ground or not. Once I got the > > feel I then pushed down with my leg on the stand and pulled up. After > > a couple of tries I got it to go up and now I can do it all the time. > > > One note: with mt ST1100 the rear shock was in really bad shape, once > > replaced it is much easier to get up on the center stand. > > > I hope this helps. > > > Sean > > > On Apr 26, 6:56 am, "Rick, Scituate, MA, 82 650 NH" > > > surfswab <[email protected]> Apr 26 03:07PM -0700 > > > Key word in #1 is "afraid." The procedure itself is pretty simple, > > but it does require coordination and practice to build the neccessary > > self confidence. > > > Allen has the best word picture. I would add, have a helper stand on > > the opposite side of the bike, hands off, but ready to tilt the bike > > back toward you if it should lean too far right, and practice the move > > until you're comfortable doing it. > > > Easiest way to get if off the stand is straddle the bike, both feet on > > the ground, two fingers poised over the hand brake, stand up a little > > and push against the handlebars. As it starts to come down off the > > stand, squeeze the hand brake gently to ease it down and to keep your > > balance. > > > Practice. Practice. Practice. > > > On Apr 26, 12:56 pm, "Rick, Scituate, MA, 82 650 NH" > > > [email protected] Apr 26 09:41PM -0400 > > > I was able to buy seafoam by the gallon at advance auto online, pickup in > > hanover MA for $40 after the online discount which is always available. It > > drops the price considerably. I have an 84 650 and use the center stand all > > the time. I too hold the left grip and put a hand under the grab rail or > > fender and rock the bike backwards and step HARD on the center stand and it > > usually goes right up (I've had my moments but not often). I'm near you in > > Cohasset and would enjoy getting together for a ride. Stay in touch, Wynn > > > On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 12:56 PM, Rick, Scituate, MA, 82 650 NH < > > > Honda Nighthawk 250 - $800 (Washington, DC) > > Javier Garcia <[email protected]> Apr 26 11:52AM -0400 > > > This is probably a good opportunity: > >http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/2980109732.html > > > surfswab <[email protected]> Apr 26 04:44PM -0700 > > > Musta been good. It's gone already. > > > The title says it all... > > Kyle Munz <[email protected]> Apr 26 02:38PM -0500 > > > The first few didn't test the clutch first. I always slowly let the clutch > > out without any gas to see where it engages on a new vehicle. Especially on > > bikes. > > The last ones were just morons. > > > -Kyle > > > Bill Sandifer <[email protected]> Apr 26 03:54PM -0400 > > > We need less rons in the world, not more. Bill S. > > > surfswab <[email protected]> Apr 26 02:27PM -0700 > > > I like the end comment in the last one, obviously uttered by the owner > > as he watched his bike skitter down the asphalt on its side. > > > A very dejected sounding -- "shit." > > > Like, he was expecting some happier outcome from such foolishness. > > > 1991-2003 Nighthawk 750 Tank in decent shape... > > Aldo D'Auria <[email protected]> Apr 26 07:47AM -0700 > > >http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/mcy/2975650339.html > > > He is I and I am him and we will ship if anyone is interested… > > > Also I have been dying to share! About 50% Complete… so much to do before I > > get it on the road but it is starting to show some skin… My second 1992 > > Nighthawk 750 Café Racer. Shaved off lots of weight this time… > > > "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> Apr 26 03:28PM > > > 6th gen VFR in the background I see. I like your taste in bikes. What tank > > did you go with on the NH? Looks good. > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Aldo D'Auria <[email protected]> > > Sender: [email protected] > > Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:47:07 > > To: <[email protected]> > > Reply-To: [email protected] > > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1991-2003 Nighthawk 750 Tank in decent shape... > > >http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/mcy/2975650339.html > > > He is I and I am him and we will ship if anyone is interested… > > > Also I have been dying to share! About 50% Complete… so much to do before I > > get it on the road but it is starting to show some skin… My second 1992 > > Nighthawk 750 Café Racer. Shaved off lots of weight this time… > > > -- > > 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. > > > Front Stem Stays 85 Nighthawk > > Bassam Khalil <[email protected]> Apr 26 01:57PM > > > I was wondering if I had to remove the front headlight to replace the stem > > stays? > > > Thanks > > > Bassam > > > [http://hostirian.com/images/email_footer/facebook_mailer.gif]<http://www.facebook.com/hostirian> > > [http://hostirian.com/images/email_footer/twitter_mailer.gif] > > <http://twitter.com/hostirian> > > [http://hostirian.com/images/email_footer/linkdin_mailer.gif] > > <http://www.linkedin.com/company/hostirian> > > [http://hostirian.com/images/email_footer/primary_mailer.gif] > > <http://www.primary.net> > > [http://hostirian.com/images/email_footer/hostirian_mailer.gif] > > <http://www.hostirian.com> [ee994da613680c56709003c18a0adda8] > > <http://www.rcig.net> > > > Kurt Nolte <[email protected]> Apr 26 10:01AM -0400 > > > Probably not, but I bet it would make it easier. How small are your hands? > > > Kurt > > > Bassam Khalil <[email protected]> Apr 26 02:37PM > > > Don't have the smallest hands. > > > From: [email protected] > > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kurt Nolte > > Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:02 AM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front Stem Stays 85 Nighthawk > > > Probably not, but I bet it would make it easier. How small are your hands? > > > Kurt > > On Apr 26, 2012 9:57 AM, "Bassam Khalil" > > <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > > I was wondering if I had to remove the front headlight to replace the stem > > stays? > > > Thanks > > > Bassam > > > [http://hostirian.com/images/email_footer/facebook_mailer.gif]<http://www.facebook.com/hostirian> > > > [http://hostirian.com/images/email_footer/twitter_mailer.gif]<http://twitter.com/hostirian> > > > [http://hostirian.com/images/email_footer/linkdin_mailer.gif]<http://www.linkedin.com/company/hostirian> > > > [http://hostirian.com/images/email_footer/primary_mailer.gif]<http://www.primary.net> > > > [http://hostirian.com/images/email_footer/hostirian_mailer.gif]<http://www.hostirian.com> > > > [ee994da613680c56709003c18a0adda8]<http://www.rcig.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]<mailto:[email protected]>. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected]<mailto:nighthawk_lovers%2Buns[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]<mailto:[email protected]>. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected]<mailto:nighthawk_lovers+unsub[email protected]>. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > > If you have a burning desire to own a SilverWing > > Joey Kelley <[email protected]> Apr 26 09:39AM -0400 > > > This might be a good opportunity: > >http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/2979954095.html > > > -- > > -Joey Kelley > > JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online > > JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! > > JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow > > > Kurt Nolte <[email protected]> Apr 26 09:40AM -0400 > > > I would love one, but that's almost three thousand miles from me... :/ > > > Kurt > > > Joey Kelley <[email protected]> Apr 26 09:42AM -0400 > > > Well - you can send me a check - I buy it for you, ride it, let you > > know how it rides and you can sleep with the knowledge that you own a > > SilverWing :-) > > Hehehehehe :-) > > (Picture me cackling as I stroke a white cat and you can't > > see my face as I do it) > > -Joey > > > -- > > -Joey Kelley > > JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online > > JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! > > JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow > > > 450 Handlebar Dimensions? > > Kevin Green <[email protected]> Apr 26 09:18AM -0400 > > > So I've got almost 700 miles on my resurrected 450 and I just realized that > > the handlebar is bent. It's obvious this bike fell over in storage at some > > point so I had to replace the drivers peg on the ride side and the throttle > > grip has a little tear in it that allowed rust to develop between the grip > > and the bar, which I sanded and lubed to get smooth throttle action, but it > > took me this long to realize the bar is slightly bent. Of course now I > > can't stop staring at them so I need to replace the bar. I'm sure I'm not > > going to find a factory duplicate replacement so I'm wondering if anybody > > know what the Width, Rise and Pullback on the 450 bar is. > > partsnmore<http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/honda/cb450sc/?filters%5Bcategory%5D=...>has > > lots of universal handlebars, including a couple that have a similar > > shape, but I'm not sure how to measure the bar on there now to be able to > > order a replacement. Any help or tips? > > > Thanks, > > Kevin > > > -- > > Kevin Green - Orlando, FL > > --------------------------------- > > 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group > > nighthawk_lovers. > > You can post via email. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an empty message. > > For more options, visit 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 > > 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]. 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