I thought 3 months ago when scouring the internet for my first street bike the 650 was the end all beat all bang for my buck. I mean who could turn down a running bike with 23k miles and a great back story (the bike was actually won in a poker game on a navy ship in the 80s) too cool! So I read all I could in the impulsive 3days I had before meeting the owner and signing the papers and found it to be a great opportunity. Flash forward 3 months of driving the piss out of her commuting almost daily 45 miles round trip With a smile on my face every inch I knew deep down I definitely got my money's worth, probably 3 times over... but as with every love story there comes a twist. Ahhhh yes she'd been plugging along for months with no major quips just the occasional battery death that looking back now give the bike it's personality and make it all that more special but one day I slipped up. please don't hate me I'm young dumb and think I'll live forever and at 21 I know I have way more to learn but I left the bike sit on the kick stand for 2 days at my house while out of town. Heavy rains led to the bike tipping over and laying on its side for at least a day in the rain.... IT BREAKS MY HEART knowing I killed her because when I started the bike I must have blown a fuse or the rust/corrosion must've made something quit. Anyway I know it's probably a simple fix (starter solenoid or such) but being the guy I am I said "while I've got you here Hawk let's just go ahead and live it up!" visions of cafe racers and scramblers flashed though my mind and I decided then and there I was going to commit to something I had no idea about but wanted to do more than anything else with my free time/money.... and as I have come to learn it's more money lol but I disassembled most of the bike wanting a ground up "built not bought" and have now stripped most of the working parts to fine tune every last detail to my liking and feel the pride wash over me when it starts up again knowing I killed the poor ole girl who had given me nothing but joy and peace of mind and the satisfaction of bringing her back to life bigger, better, louder, and more mine than ever.... all I want from you guys is advice :P I'm a young 21 year old guy pissing vinegar and living life and with your help I know we can accomplish something I will remember and cherish for a very long time! Thanks in advance I'm happy to get involved with the scene even if I'm just dipping toes in the water I'd jump right in this great community and lifestyle! But I sure as hell cant do it alone and only with your help and guidance can the 82 Nighthawk 650sc spit fire out the tail pipe and lug my ungrateful yet passionate ass to work again! Thanks -Cam
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