As far as riding position I prefer the 82 CB650 to the 83-85 650 nighthawk. I was even impressed with the steady power of the 82. With the pros and cons I could settle for either one.
Sent from my iPad > On Jun 2, 2014, at 12:07 PM, "Rick, Scituate, MA, 82 650 NH" > <[email protected]> wrote: > > I have the exact bike and has been said, it was made with left over CB parts > before they completed the transition to a pure Nighthawk in 83. > > Getting parts has never been a real issue but I have bought CB parts hoping > they were one of the parts not yet converted (anyone need a brake lever from > a 1980 CB 750). So you have to watch that. > > A couple advantages of the 82, the handlebars are adjustable and I much > prefer the round to square headlamp. > > Remember it is a 30+ year old bike, so it's condition is far more important > then original features. > > Good luck, I'll wait to see pictures. > > Rick > >> On Friday, May 30, 2014 4:51:47 PM UTC-4, Hart wrote: >> About to go look at a 1982 650 Night Hawk in what appears superb shape. I >> haven't ridden in 30 years...maybe midlife crisis but wife is in favour >> versus a mistress....what are thoughts for weekend cruiser (150-200 mile >> trips to cottage) and occasional city bike? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
