It's not hard to repaint to look original except for color, and add new decals. I did it a few times with the 650 Nighthawk. Dark, close to metallic midnight blue is my favorite. I have two sets of blue, one lighter than the other, ready to install on a Nighthawk. Graham
On Monday, December 14, 2015, Tony Burgess <[email protected]> wrote: > Thank you. Yes, I agree, the blue does look good. I really don't think > it is a repaint though. There is no indication whatsoever that it has been > repainted. That's why I was so curious about the paint. I'm wondering if > it was a "one off" or something that was made for a trade show way back > then? Anyone know how I can research that? > > On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 4:57:38 PM UTC-5, Paul wrote: >> >> I was just about to ask you to include a picture when I scrolled down and >> saw your attachment. Wow!!! What a gorgeous bike!! It appears someone did >> an amazing repaint on that one compete with decals since I've only ever >> heard of the 550 being "Candy Presto Red" or Black. But I have to say that >> color blue is amazing! >> >> >> *Paul LeBoutillier * >> *www.hondanighthawks.net <http://www.hondanighthawks.net/>* >> Honda Nighthawk Lovers Email group >> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/nighthawk_lovers> >> >> On Mon, Dec 14, 2015 at 1:20 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> My son just bought his first bike a few weeks ago. I haven't ridden in >>> a few years, but I didn't want him out there alone as a 17 year old, so I >>> went searching on craigslist for a cheap bike. Well, when I saw a 1983 >>> Nighthawk 550 that was local I just had to have it. I have a sentimental >>> attachment. I bought a new 550 as a leftover 83 in 1984 ($1800). I wish I >>> could buy a new one now for that price!! This one cost me $900. >>> >>> My old bike was black. I had never seen one that wasn't black or >>> maroon. This one is blue. Has anyone seen one this color before? >>> >>> I've only had it a week. It runs strong and is in great condition for >>> it's age. I've put 300 miles on it so far. The man who I bought it from >>> knew what he was doing and took care of it. One disappointment was that >>> the ignition switch just went on me. It was apparently the second switch >>> this bike has had. From what I'm able to read on the web, this is a common >>> problem?? I've seen toggle switch replacements on youtube. Any thoughts >>> there? >>> >>> There is also a cam chain rattle between 2500 and 3000 rpms. It isn't >>> awful, but you can hear it. The guy I bought it from told me not to worry >>> about it that it is a big and expensive fix and that if I can put up with >>> the noise it won't amount to much. Hope that's true! I'm no mechanic. >>> The only thing I know how to do is ride it:) >>> >>> Any advice is appreciated. Anyone know of the "blue" color? Any >>> thoughts on the cam chain? Any spare parts in particular that you think I >>> should acquire ahead of time as a precaution? >>> >>> Thanks! >>> Vince >>> >>> -- >>> 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 https://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] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]');> > . > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>. > Visit this group at https://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 https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
