Thanks for the reply, Allen. I agree with you about the added modifications somewhat. I do like the all black look of the 700S pictured above, but I also like the stock look. I did find some sources that had the bulb, but they wanted about 180 bucks for them. E-Bay did have some used ones for about 40, but were sold out. In my humble opinion, I think Honda should've stuck with a standard automotive bulb instead of the proprietary one. Interestingly enough, the manufacturer (Stanley) is about a half hour from where I live. Yeah, I really like the bike. Handles very well. I did see another one on Craigslist for about 700 bucks. It even came with a Hondaline low profile rear backrest/luggage rack that I had been looking for. Thought about getting that one for a parts bike, or using the one I have now as a parts bike if the other is in better condition. Bought this one last year sort of on impulse from a neighbor down the street who had just put it out on his drive the same day. Was riding what was my Dad's '82 Suzuki GS1100GK before this one but sold it. To be honest, I was hotdogging it on a curvy road not too far from my house and going too fast for a curve. A car was coming the other direction while I was almost dragging my knee hugging the center yellow line and had to pull up on my lean and consequently lost control and ended up out in a wet mucky field and laid it down. I'm thankful that I wasn't hurt more than I was with a sore neck, stoved wrist and cuts on my knee. It happened on April Fools Day of all days. LOL Appreciate your advice. :-)
On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 7:51 AM, Allen Thomas <[email protected]> wrote: > Sorry to hear your headlight got busted up. Before even considering swapping > to a round light I would do as much research as possible. I wouldn't think > the round would use the same fuel gauge, or gear indicator sender units. As > for mods you have a list there. Most people seem to just clean them up and > enjoy riding them. Maybe put on a Corbin seat, different bars, or grips. > IMHO spending $1500 + for shocks is wasting money on any old bike. Brake > conversions are costly, require allot of research and simply are not needed > on that bike. Just upgrade it to stainless lines and HH metal pads. Pods and > especially a MACs Exhaust are downgrades IMHO. You did pick a great bike > > Allen Thomas > > On Apr 6, 2016 12:14 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Greetings Fellow Nighthawk Enthusiasts, >> Been a member here for a little while and have been reading the >> posts with interest. >> I had an accident with my 1983 CB650SC Nighthawk and was wondering if >> anyone on here could refer me to a source for replacing the headlight. >> The lens and bulb are broken due to the accident, but the housing seems to >> be fine. >> I considered replacing it with a 7' round style, but was curious as to >> what others have done. >> Personally, I like the round look better, but I guess that's a matter of >> opinion and tastes. >> Glad to see there's a site for Nighthawk riders. >> Btw, has anyone upgraded and customized their 650's with aftermarket >> products? >> There are a number of ideas that I had such as...... >> Brembo brakes, reservoir and lever, Ohlin suspension, Corbin seat, (after >> the original wears out) Mac Performance 4-into-1 exhaust, Pod Air Filters, >> maybe even converting the rear brake to a disc, and so on. >> Looking forward to some great more great posts here, >> Sincerely, >> Bruce Lippiatt >> Grove City, OH. >> >> -- >> 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 a topic in the > Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/nighthawk_lovers/dFlnbdKbADY/unsubscribe. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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]. 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.
