[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: ISO more information! 1983 Honda nighthawk 650

[pdxkevy]

My rear cowl and right side cover were damaged and the replacements don't 
match. So, I figured i'd have some fun with it 

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[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: ISO more information! 1983 Honda nighthawk 650

[MizMandaLyn]

Either would be cool... I'm just trying to keep mine as original as possible 
but I'm just picky haha

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[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: ISO more information! 1983 Honda nighthawk 650

[pdxkevy]

I'm getting ready to paint my 84. Cant decide between a deep emerald green 
or or like a red rust orange. :)

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ISO more information! 1983 Honda nighthawk 650

[geo-hawk allan]

very good looking bike you've got there MizMandaLynfirst one I've seen 
that color! I like it ...

On Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 10:49:01 AM UTC-4, MizMandaLyn wrote:
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> Thanks! I've seen one other one out there but definitely not as shiny and 
> pearly as mine. And since I've only seen one other one, just curious is 
> anyone knows anything about that particular color. Not many people seem to. 
> Grandpa's was a Honda dealer for many years but sadly isn't around anymore 
> to ask. 

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ISO more information! 1983 Honda nighthawk 650

[MizMandaLyn]

Thanks! I've seen one other one out there but definitely not as shiny and 
pearly as mine. And since I've only seen one other one, just curious is anyone 
knows anything about that particular color. Not many people seem to. Grandpa's 
was a Honda dealer for many years but sadly isn't around anymore to ask. 

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ISO more information! 1983 Honda nighthawk 650

[pdxkevy]

MizMandaLyn, it is true, in the 83 model Pearl Siren Blue was a stock 
color. The color may have "faded" a bit over the years. But in this case, 
as it is well maintained and polished, it actually seems a little brighter 
than stock. Thus the confusion. She's a beauty

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ISO more information! 1983 Honda nighthawk 650

[Graham Rogers]

Then I take it back. Its a real nice blue. None of my 83s were as nice a
blue

On Wed, May 30, 2018 at 9:27 AM MizMandaLyn  wrote:

> This is not an aftermarket paint color. The color code on the original
> frame matches this color which was applied at manufacturing of the bike
> itself. Trust me. I've checked.
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[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Search

[pdxkevy]

Do you have a factory service manual? If not, what model/ year we can 
probably hook you up.

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ISO more information! 1983 Honda nighthawk 650

[MizMandaLyn]

This is not an aftermarket paint color. The color code on the original frame 
matches this color which was applied at manufacturing of the bike itself. Trust 
me. I've checked. 

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ISO more information! 1983 Honda nighthawk 650

[pdxkevy]

Yeah pretty sure those holes were drilled in the baffles as well. The PO of 
my bike attempted that on one side but gave up when he realized it was 2 
layer of metal. Filled it with JB weld original sanded it and repainted it 
stove pipe black. 

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ISO more information! 1983 Honda nighthawk 650

[Paul]

Amanda, are happy with the color? It's tough to tell from one photo but it
looks like a decent paint job. Plus whoever painted it went to the trouble
and ordering and applying the stock decals. How does the bike run? Does it
seem solid to you?


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On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 8:56 PM MizMandaLyn  wrote:

> I figured that to be likely.. But how bout the light blue color of the
> bike itself? Was it really only produced one year from the factory in this
> pearl blue? Or were there other years as well?
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> one before this one (and I'm fairly familiar with bikes in general). It
> also has blue tipped exhaust which is a never before seen thing as well. I
> would like to think it's factory just due to how the entire internal piece
> of the exhaust is this color and it does not appear that one would be able
> to disassemble this post-installation. It is the original exhaust. But I'm
> honestly not sure. I've heard that they only produced this particular color
> for one year... Does anyone have any info on this? How many light blue
> models were produced? Could one special order parts to be certain colors?
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ISO more information! 1983 Honda nighthawk 650

[Graham Rogers]

Aftermarket paint job as well

On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 10:56 PM MizMandaLyn 
wrote:

> I figured that to be likely.. But how bout the light blue color of the
> bike itself? Was it really only produced one year from the factory in this
> pearl blue? Or were there other years as well?
>
> On Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 9:47:59 PM UTC-5, kiwinPA wrote:
> > That’s painted aftermarket.
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> > Yep! It's odd to say the least! And I'm totally baffled!
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> wrote:
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> > > I have a 83 nighthawk which is light blue in color. I've never seen
> one before this one (and I'm fairly familiar with bikes in general). It
> also has blue tipped exhaust which is a never before seen thing as well. I
> would like to think it's factory just due to how the entire internal piece
> of the exhaust is this color and it does not appear that one would be able
> to disassemble this post-installation. It is the original exhaust. But I'm
> honestly not sure. I've heard that they only produced this particular color
> for one year... Does anyone have any info on this? How many light blue
> models were produced? Could one special order parts to be certain colors?
> Thanks in advance!
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 750S Electrical Conversion

[Matt Awesome]

Reading the manual more carefully (section 13 for those following along in
the 700sc)...

It looks like there are heavy springs on either end of the driveshaft, and,
it says to use the rear shock compressor tool to compress them on the
driveshaft. I don't have that, though I suppose a couple 2x4s with holes in
them and some pipe clamps would work in a pinch.

I don't quite get what the compressing tool does. Yeah it compresses them
obviously, but then at some point the springs have to be locked into place
with something, and I can't just slide that in while they're compressed
unless I overcompress it right past the entire clamping mechanism.

Some pics...

Back axle on the right, towards transmission on the left. All this is at
the wheel side.


​

Same orientation but shows both ends of the driveshaft.


Reverse orientation, now you're looking at the U-joint side.


Confusingly, it never shows both springs on the driveshaft at the same
time. I'm not 100% certain I'm not reading it wrong and that there's only 1.

And when I feel at the U-Joint end for a groove to lock the circlip, there
is none.

And I have this shouldered-washer (a washer that cups the end of the spring
a bit)... ya figure that goes next to the circlip, or on the opposite end
of the spring?

So confused and this is my first automotive project ever so, no experience
to draw on. Anyone ever pulled a driveshaft before?

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