Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Exhaust Pipes

[Michael Chauveau]

Yup, know it. As earlier noted, if the ol' artisan has messed up, I'll ask
for more info about the pipes you mentioned. Thanks, Michael C.

On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 7:04 PM, Graham Rogers <grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> I'm in Lewisburg Mike, central PA sort of
>
> On Feb 13, 2018 6:37 PM, "Michael Chauveau" <hendon...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks for trying Graham. It seems as if you might be in the Philly area,
>> or am I guessing wrong? While there still isn't the absolute need for a set
>> on account of my artisan dude not having spoken of a problem, I'd like to
>> keep it on a back burner. If it turns into reality, I'll get back in touch.
>> Best, Michael C.
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 6:03 PM, Graham Rogers <
>> grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Sorry Mike, I thought I had a set but they’re gone. Cant remember what i
>>> did with them, Graham. I know someone who has a brand new system, exhausts
>>> and mufflers, i think he paid about $500 but never used them.
>>>
>>> On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 7:55 AM Michael Chauveau <hendon...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thanks !
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 10:55 PM, Graham Rogers <
>>>> grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Ill check my sources (the attic), Graham
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 9:55 PM Mike <hendon...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for that catch kiwin. 93, 750K. Ad corrected, too.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Monday, February 12, 2018 at 9:52:47 PM UTC-5, kiwinPA wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Year and model nighthawk, 650 or 700SOn Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 9:47 PM
>>>>>>> Mike <hend...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Dollars to donuts this is not the first time for this question, but
>>>>>>>> it is for me. My ace Nighthawk (93 750K) artisan appears to have either
>>>>>>>> uncovered rust in my pipes, or broken one or two of the connections 
>>>>>>>> while
>>>>>>>> disassembling. The mufflers are fine and they're stock originals. It 
>>>>>>>> looks
>>>>>>>> like I may be searching for a new set of pipes for all four cylinders, 
>>>>>>>> as
>>>>>>>> well as all the bits and pieces that go with and hold them together. 
>>>>>>>> I'd
>>>>>>>> like to stay with the factory original plan of 2 pipes into one 
>>>>>>>> muffler,
>>>>>>>> each side. I'd also like to track down a source of good quality 
>>>>>>>> (preferably
>>>>>>>> new) pipes without re-mortgaging the house and will be very grateful 
>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>> source suggestions. Thanks, Michael C.
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Exhaust Pipes

[Michael Chauveau]

Thanks for trying Graham. It seems as if you might be in the Philly area,
or am I guessing wrong? While there still isn't the absolute need for a set
on account of my artisan dude not having spoken of a problem, I'd like to
keep it on a back burner. If it turns into reality, I'll get back in touch.
Best, Michael C.

On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 6:03 PM, Graham Rogers <grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com>
wrote:

>
> Sorry Mike, I thought I had a set but they’re gone. Cant remember what i
> did with them, Graham. I know someone who has a brand new system, exhausts
> and mufflers, i think he paid about $500 but never used them.
>
> On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 7:55 AM Michael Chauveau <hendon...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks !
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 10:55 PM, Graham Rogers <
>> grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Ill check my sources (the attic), Graham
>>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 9:55 PM Mike <hendon...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thanks for that catch kiwin. 93, 750K. Ad corrected, too.
>>>>
>>>> On Monday, February 12, 2018 at 9:52:47 PM UTC-5, kiwinPA wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Year and model nighthawk, 650 or 700SOn Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 9:47 PM
>>>>> Mike <hend...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Dollars to donuts this is not the first time for this question, but
>>>>>> it is for me. My ace Nighthawk (93 750K) artisan appears to have either
>>>>>> uncovered rust in my pipes, or broken one or two of the connections while
>>>>>> disassembling. The mufflers are fine and they're stock originals. It 
>>>>>> looks
>>>>>> like I may be searching for a new set of pipes for all four cylinders, as
>>>>>> well as all the bits and pieces that go with and hold them together. I'd
>>>>>> like to stay with the factory original plan of 2 pipes into one muffler,
>>>>>> each side. I'd also like to track down a source of good quality 
>>>>>> (preferably
>>>>>> new) pipes without re-mortgaging the house and will be very grateful for
>>>>>> source suggestions. Thanks, Michael C.
>>>>>>
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Exhaust Pipes

[Michael Chauveau]

Thanks !

On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 10:55 PM, Graham Rogers 
wrote:

>
> Ill check my sources (the attic), Graham
>
> On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 9:55 PM Mike  wrote:
>
>> Thanks for that catch kiwin. 93, 750K. Ad corrected, too.
>>
>> On Monday, February 12, 2018 at 9:52:47 PM UTC-5, kiwinPA wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Year and model nighthawk, 650 or 700SOn Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 9:47 PM
>>> Mike  wrote:
>>>
 Dollars to donuts this is not the first time for this question, but it
 is for me. My ace Nighthawk (93 750K) artisan appears to have either
 uncovered rust in my pipes, or broken one or two of the connections while
 disassembling. The mufflers are fine and they're stock originals. It looks
 like I may be searching for a new set of pipes for all four cylinders, as
 well as all the bits and pieces that go with and hold them together. I'd
 like to stay with the factory original plan of 2 pipes into one muffler,
 each side. I'd also like to track down a source of good quality (preferably
 new) pipes without re-mortgaging the house and will be very grateful for
 source suggestions. Thanks, Michael C.

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bright Night Lights

[Michael Chauveau]

Thanks to all who weighed in. It's been a help and given me something to
think about in this non riding weather.

Michael C.

On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 11:29 AM, Kurt Nolte 
wrote:

> If you are looking for a little more performance from your headlight, step
> one should always be to make sure it's properly adjusted. That should also
> be the last step any time you mess with it.
>
> You can also get a fresh bulb of standard wattage levels. Lamps degrade
> with time and use, so a fresh lamp can be better than an old but not burned
> out light.
>
> You can also upgrade your wiring to the light by adding relays and a
> direct connection to the battery. Use the stock wiring to control the
> relays and heavy gauge fresh wiring to feed the light from the batteries.
> This way you preserve your stock functionality but feed the light it's
> rated voltage and allow full current.
>
> On Dec 15, 2016 8:56 AM, "jrhoyt0895"  wrote:
>
>> Oh, and one more thing.  Keep in mind your headlight position will change
>> when you sit on your motorcycle, so you'll want to position the headlight
>> while you're sitting on the motorcycle, and then tighten it down after you
>> find a good position.
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bright Night Lights

[Michael Chauveau]

Thanks, Jeremy. I'll listen to that. I rarely ride at night in any case.

Best, Michael C.

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> I recommend you not upgrade to a brighter bulb.  I wouldn't want to blind
> other drivers, and with a normal bulb, you can turn on your high beam when
> you need it.  If you have a brighter bulb, you can never dim it
> I will sometimes turn on my high beam during the day if people seem to
> drive as though they can't see me, but having an extra bright headlight at
> night creates a hazard when you temporarily blind other drivers.
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 86 700SC

[Michael Chauveau]

Much appreciated. Many thanks.

On Sun, Oct 11, 2015 at 11:13 PM, Alexander Press 
wrote:

> I had a slight wobble on decel from about 45 to 35 mph when coasting with
> hands off bars. I replaced my steering stem bearings and it has since gone
> away. I didn't have any notchiness in my bearings at all but they were
> disgusting when I pulled the stem apart. 35 year old grease is basically
> peanut butter. Check all balls out. I think I got my set off eBay for 30
> bucks. It's a bit of an intensive job but get a shop manual and it's more
> than possible. I'd never worked on bikes before and got it done in a few
> hours. Try raising the front wheel off the ground, put block under the
> muffler or sit as far back as you can on the seat with the bike on the
> center stand. Slowly push the bars back and forth. If the handle bars notch
> in the middle you need new bearings for sure. Otherwise I'd put it on the
> to do list for the winter.
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 86 700SC

[Michael Chauveau]

What a great group of friends. I'm in suburban Philly and though winter is
a great time for maintenance, I don't have a good work place. Yours, and
all the other helpful replies will go into a file called "Spring check up".
Thanks much.

On Sun, Oct 11, 2015 at 11:02 PM, Kurt Nolte 
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> Does the bike also tend to wander a little as you go down the road? Shimmy
> + wander could be front wheel bearings.
>
> Where are you located? Maybe one of us is close enough to lend a hand.
>
> Kurt
> On Oct 11, 2015 5:36 PM, "Dave duChêne"  wrote:
>
>> Put a dial indicator on the front wheel and check for run out.
>> Mine is bent and I have the same problem. New wheel this winter (from my
>> spare bike).
>> Dave
>>
>> On 11 October 2015 at 16:52, Mike  wrote:
>>
>>> I know hands off bars is not a recommended way to ride, and I don't.
>>> However, I do find on my 86 700sc that hands off (briefly) at any speeds
>>> from 20-60mph and I get some serious tank slapping front wheel wobble.
>>> Nothing noticeable when driving hands on, but cornering doesn't feel quite
>>> right. The previous owner has fitted a fork brace so Lord knows what it
>>> would be like without it. Checking the balance of the rear wheel has been
>>> suggested and I've yet to try that but any input from folks who might know,
>>> or have experienced this, always appreciated. Thanks much.
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 86 700SC

[Michael Chauveau]

Much appreciated. Many thanks.

On Sun, Oct 11, 2015 at 5:36 PM, Dave duChêne  wrote:

> Put a dial indicator on the front wheel and check for run out.
> Mine is bent and I have the same problem. New wheel this winter (from my
> spare bike).
> Dave
>
> On 11 October 2015 at 16:52, Mike  wrote:
>
>> I know hands off bars is not a recommended way to ride, and I don't.
>> However, I do find on my 86 700sc that hands off (briefly) at any speeds
>> from 20-60mph and I get some serious tank slapping front wheel wobble.
>> Nothing noticeable when driving hands on, but cornering doesn't feel quite
>> right. The previous owner has fitted a fork brace so Lord knows what it
>> would be like without it. Checking the balance of the rear wheel has been
>> suggested and I've yet to try that but any input from folks who might know,
>> or have experienced this, always appreciated. Thanks much.
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 86 700SC

[Michael Chauveau]

Much appreciated. Many thanks.

On Sun, Oct 11, 2015 at 4:22 PM, Tommy Hill  wrote:

> I had it bad on my 650. New front steering column bearings (racing type,
> whatever that means) and I can inadvisably ride hands off!
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 86 700SC

[Michael Chauveau]

Willow Grove, very near the Tpk entrance there.☺

On Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 8:12 AM, Graham Rogers <grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> What Suburb of Philly? We used to live in Philly (34th and Race). Drove
> three hours west before we felt like we were far enough away and settled in
> Lewisburg area. It's getting crowded again.
>
> Sent from my iPad
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> On Oct 12, 2015, at 07:05, Michael Chauveau <hendon...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> What a great group of friends. I'm in suburban Philly and though winter is
> a great time for maintenance, I don't have a good work place. Yours, and
> all the other helpful replies will go into a file called "Spring check up".
> Thanks much.
>
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> wrote:
>
>> Does the bike also tend to wander a little as you go down the road?
>> Shimmy + wander could be front wheel bearings.
>>
>> Where are you located? Maybe one of us is close enough to lend a hand.
>>
>> Kurt
>> On Oct 11, 2015 5:36 PM, "Dave duChêne" <duchen...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Put a dial indicator on the front wheel and check for run out.
>>> Mine is bent and I have the same problem. New wheel this winter (from my
>>> spare bike).
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> On 11 October 2015 at 16:52, Mike <hendon...@gmail.com> wrote:
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>>>> I know hands off bars is not a recommended way to ride, and I don't.
>>>> However, I do find on my 86 700sc that hands off (briefly) at any speeds
>>>> from 20-60mph and I get some serious tank slapping front wheel wobble.
>>>> Nothing noticeable when driving hands on, but cornering doesn't feel quite
>>>> right. The previous owner has fitted a fork brace so Lord knows what it
>>>> would be like without it. Checking the balance of the rear wheel has been
>>>> suggested and I've yet to try that but any input from folks who might know,
>>>> or have experienced this, always appreciated. Thanks much.
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 86 700c (I think)

[Michael Chauveau]

Thanks, Tommy. I'll keep this note of yours and if the deal goes through,
be back in touch.

Michael C.

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 I am working on a friend of mine to make some.  IF I can get him to, what
 is a fair price you would pay?  I will try to get it as low as possible,
 but quality.

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 99 250 Nighthawk

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Thanks !

On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 3:56 PM, Felix sucotro...@gmail.com wrote:

 It's recommended by the manual, but I've done two times without replacing
 it and no problems ;)

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 Question: easy for some, but new for me. 99 250 Nighthawk. I understand
 valve settings to be 3/1000 for both inlet and exhaust. Will I need a
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[Nighthawk Lovers] Vintage Parts Source

[Michael Chauveau]

Hey Friends: In addition to my nice little 250 Nighthawk, I have 75 CB 550 K
and need a handlebar turn/horn signal for the left side of the bars. All
parts source suggestions much appreciated. Thanks,

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[Nighthawk Lovers] Float Bowl Gasket

[Michael Chauveau]

Would appreciate the group's input for a good source for gaskets. I need a
float bowl gasket for a 99 250 Nighthawk. Thank you.

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[Nighthawk Lovers] 250cc ('99)

[Michael Chauveau]

Hey friends: does anyone have experience with changing out the rear wheel
sprocket on a 250 Nighthawk. Looking for a slightly higher top speed to
cruise at (i.e. 60mph) so that my poor little guy doesn't keep running out
of breath. Thank you,

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[Nighthawk Lovers] seat

[Michael Chauveau]

Are there any aftermarket seats available for a '99 250 Nighthawk? The
factory one is a tad firm for my rear. Thanks

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[Nighthawk Lovers] hesitation

[Michael Chauveau]

Far from new to bikes, but fairly new to 250 1999 Nighthawk. Purchased
recently, the seller said to be generous w/the choke for the first five
minutes or so and then judiciously until it's good and warm. At normal run
temp, there's a slight hesitation in the low revs as you pick up through the
gears. Years of Brit bikes might pinpoint that as a slightly too lean mix or
a blocked jet somewhere. Suggestions or similar experience and fixits
appreciated. Thanks, Michael C.

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