I have the GL1500 up for sale. Someone's coming by on Saturday. I took the PC800 out yesterday. It's really nice to ride - ideal for me as a touring bike but has a hesitation . I really don't want to get into the carbs on it, Graham
On Feb 26, 2013, at 6:05 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > May be, but you do good work, I saw what my GS looked like when you got it > and it was a mess. I thought you were going to get rid of the GL1500 since > you got the 1800? I can't wait to ride up your place on the GS, I'd like you > to ride it, also I want to take that PC800 out for a spin. I'll probably make > a trip up in the car first though, I do want to grab those parts. I'd like to > do the same and at least get that GS750 running just to know if the > engine/transmission is good, I could use those carb kits. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > From: Graham Rogers <[email protected]> > Sender: [email protected] > Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:09:42 -0500 > To: <[email protected]> > ReplyTo: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Member--Larry in SC > > Ah yes but you will do far better than I when it comes to fixing and > restoring. I have to stare at things too long wondering what to do. I have > two GW's - a GL1500 and a GL1800, a Pacific Coast, a GS450L, the Nighthawks > 650, 700S and 750 and a Kawa 450LTD I'm just dinking with. It has no title - > I bought it for parts and then decided to see if I could get it running. I > need another starter motor, I think that's all. I sold 5 bikes last week so > the garage is just about empty. You know I have a bunch of GS parts for you, > Graham > > On Feb 26, 2013, at 4:17 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > >> Well you know what I have, a VFR800 and a GS1000, I'm also storing Javier's >> NH750, and his CBR1000F, and lastly I have a GS750 that was a freebie that >> Jason wants to do something with, but it needs a title. But I'm not going to >> invest time on the GS750 until I know it is more than a parts bike, and any >> money I get is going into getting my bikes ready for spring. Besides I need >> garage space before I can dig into it too far. So until Javier comes to >> collect his I need space to store 5 bikes and enough room to work. The real >> question is what is in YOUR garage this winter? You have a far more >> interesting motorcycle life than I do (nicer bikes too). >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 3:33 PM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> Allen, I can't tell what kind of bikes you have in your garage, more detail! >> >> On Feb 26, 2013, at 1:19 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: >> >>> Well my offer is still open. Mail parts to me and I'll install them for >>> you. BTW I put down the first payment schedule for the new garage! It >>> should be done by April-May timeframe. Attached is a floor plan. >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 10:51 AM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: >>> I feel like if I make my NH more enjoyable to ride from what it is I will >>> end upside down :)... I think I will try to fix the cbr first, and then the >>> NH. >>> Javier. >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 7:17 AM, Allen Thomas <[email protected]> wrote: >>> My old 92 would cool off in cold weather to the point that I'd have to keep >>> it above 4K or run at half choke when I got it. Once it got two thorough >>> carb cleanings (the 2nd time even better), it was still slow to warm up, >>> and had the 4-5K flat spot that so many people complain about. Doing the >>> carbs greatly improved the smoothness and rideability, as well as warm up >>> behavior. She just felt like the engine was "free" and more lively. Even >>> now when I ride Javier's bike I can feel that he needs the larger main >>> jets. BTW Javier, buy them and I'll install for free, LOL! >>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>> From: Graham Rogers <[email protected]> >>> Sender: [email protected] >>> Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:10:24 -0500 >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> ReplyTo: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Member--Larry in SC >>> >>> Not necessarily Larry. Your bike generally speaking takes a while to warm >>> up. I have a 2002 750 Nighthawk. It takes a long time and I usually have >>> to leave the choke on for a couple of miles. I cleaned and synched the >>> carbs on it last summer. On the other hand my 1991 750 Nighthawk starts up >>> without the choke, needs very little warm up and the carbs have not been >>> cleaned in many years. The question is does it idle smoothly when warmed >>> up, any hesitation in acceleration after it's warmed up, any flat or dead >>> spots, bogging down, missing. Warm up time I don't think is an indication >>> of whether the carbs need cleaning or not, Graham >>> >>> On Feb 25, 2013, at 9:32 PM, [email protected] wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Thanks, Allen. She's all stock and I love the Tahitian Blue...it matches >>>> my helmet nicely. I can't imagine needing more power than the bike >>>> already has, but I rarely ride 2-up and I've never done any touring. This >>>> winter, I replaced the front tire, rebuilt the front forks and put on new >>>> brake pads. Rear tire will be replaced in a couple hundred miles. I >>>> bought Avon RoadRiders--had them on my GPz and loved them. I need to >>>> clean the carbs some weekend. They take a while to warm up, so I'm >>>> guessing they're a little dirty in there. >>>> >>>> Larry in SC >>>> >>>> On Sunday, February 17, 2013 11:09:03 AM UTC-5, Allen wrote: >>>> Welcome aboard! The Tahitian Blue is the best color IMHO. Post up some >>>> pics, most of us are suffering from stored bike syndrome so we'd love to >>>> check out you ride. Has it had any mods done? You lucked out with such a >>>> low mileage version in a rare color. These are super reliable bikes, a >>>> couple of list members have over 100K, so if you maintain her she will >>>> last for many years to come. Most bikes benefit from a jetting kit, or at >>>> least the washer mod, and 3 turns out on the fuel screws. Popular upgrades >>>> are fork springs, stainless front brake line, and a 16 tooth front >>>> sprocket. Uni air filters are popular too. 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