Yea I wasn't sure why those were wrapped... I didn't think anything sinister of it but now that you mention it it does seem like maybe they're covering something? I really don't know anything about motorcycle maintenance, as you can probably tell, so I hadn't even thought of trying to modify them. Sounds like maybe I should... Thanks for you reply.
On Tuesday, August 19, 2014 11:44:48 PM UTC-4, Hawk4Tony wrote: > > Congratulations on your passing your class and your new bike. > > What's important is that the bike "spoke to you" and you enjoy it. From my > perspective it looks very clean and has the classic lines of the bikes from > a bygone era. And you may find later on that you'll want something else but > there's no harm in keeping this one. Just look around and how many do you > see that look like it? > > In addition to Allen's suggestions, just do searches online for help. The > Nighthawk-Forums.com site is being built back up and will be an even better > resource in the future. > > You didn't mention the bike's history much but I'd recommend new tires if > needed. I noticed the wrap on the headers and per my brother who's one of > my go to persons when I need help, those wraps may build more internal > engine heat. If they are covered because of rust or bluing, there are > products that can help to address that or one can just paint the headers > with the Hi Temp paint for exhaust manifolds from the auto parts store. > > Again, your 450 is a beauty so enjoy it. > > On Monday, August 18, 2014 11:27:40 AM UTC-7, scott siegel wrote: >> >> Hi guys- I'm a brand new rider living in Brooklyn NY... I just took the >> MSS course this weekend and saw an ad on craigslist for this 450 and went >> to see it literally on my way home from passing the course and fell in >> love. It's in beautiful condition - I took it for a spin around a few >> blocks - which was incredible - and texted them back within 2 hours to buy >> it... got it this morning. I was looking at 250s at first, like the rebel >> or v-star... thinking that's what a beginner should learn on.... then a >> rider friend said to at least get a 500- he suggested a vulcan which i was >> looking at (online only) but not really feeling... As soon as I saw this >> bike it spoke to me and seeing it in person and riding it sealed the deal. >> It was literally the first bike I sat on, which I know is stupid, but I had >> to have it and couldn't risk letting it go to someone else. So I bought it! >> >> Anyway so here I am - brand new rider with this awesome bike in great >> shape. And I have no idea how to maintain it. I feel like even when I'm >> ready to upgrade I will want to keep it- it just seems very special. (side >> note why don't they make these anymore??) So I want to maintain it as well >> as it has been (at least...) >> >> The person I bought it from talked about riding it often on the highway >> very comfortably, but some posts suggest that it feels rough over 65-70... >> can anyone talk about that? I understood it would be able to achieve high >> speeds - I guess I assumed it would not be uncomfortable to do so. >> >> As I said, and as you can see if I post a pic successfully, it's in great >> shape. It has some minor cosmetic stuff like scratches/scuffing on top of >> the tank which I'd love to get rid of- is there a way to do that? >> >> I'd also love to get some new rubber covers for the footpegs- any idea >> where to find those? I poked around a bit online but didn't see much. >> >> Also some of the metal components have little bits of rust- is there a >> way to take care of that? And a way to prevent more? My MSS instructor said >> he uses WD40 on his metal parts to clean and prevent rust - is that right? >> (he has a ~2000 CBR XX) >> >> What other things can I do to keep it clean and well maintained? I want >> to do everything I can to keep this beauty looking and running perfect. Any >> and all advice would be greatly appreciated, as would any stories, photos, >> tips, tricks anything!!! This is ridiculously exciting... I'm glad to be >> part of this group. Thanks!! >> >> >> -- 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.
