Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Iron butt question

2010-09-10 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
All i can say is wow... I love u guys -Original Message- Date: Thursday, September 09, 2010 10:13:03 pm To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Iron butt question See the stunning success of the Quipster's

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank Needed!!!

2010-09-10 Thread Timothy Stark
sorry mine is currently in use On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 6:25 AM, Todd Mercer todd.a.mer...@gmail.com wrote: I got one, it's blue and in pretty good shape (normal wear and tear, I'd say). Includes fuel petcock, does not include gas cap. Interested? Todd On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 3:53 AM,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank Needed!!!

2010-09-10 Thread Kurt Nolte
Lies, Tim. All lies. OP: Whereabouts are you located? I've trawled CL recently in my own local area and seen a couple parts bikes for a 650, maybe there's one in your area? -Kurt On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 9:45 AM, Timothy Stark tstark1...@gmail.com wrote: sorry mine is currently in use -- You

Re: Re: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] test

2010-09-10 Thread Timothy Stark
Kurt, Your schedule sounds absolutly wonderful compared to mine. it looks like you get to sleep at least one a week. On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 10:02 PM, pa_s...@verizon.net wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9cVPD97Wcsfeature=related Sep 8, 2010 09:01:44 PM,

Re: Re: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] test

2010-09-10 Thread Kurt Nolte
Perhaps, but you're forgetting it's engineering homework. And my professors seem to ascribe to the learn by volume school of teaching. I get to keep at my schedule for another 3-5 years, though. :D -Kurt On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 9:57 AM, Timothy Stark tstark1...@gmail.com wrote: Kurt, Your

Re: Re: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] test

2010-09-10 Thread Timothy Stark
I would be dead in 3-5 years of my schedule. and as project manager, I nevr stop working in my f'ing classes. I have a ton of e-mails and phone calls from classmates needing me to answer questions and crap. On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 9:59 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.comwrote: Perhaps,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Honda NightHawk - $1000

2010-09-10 Thread Javier Garcia
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/1946309834.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda NightHawk - $1000

2010-09-10 Thread Joey Kelley
I think we can add something to the 'bike photo pet peeves' - COLOR CORRECTION! Don't leave your bike looking blue! -Joey On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 11:39 AM, Javier Garcia jajgar...@gmail.com wrote: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/1946309834.html -- You received this message

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda NightHawk - $1000

2010-09-10 Thread Kyle Munz
Someone's cheap phone choked on the AutoWhiteBalance setting. Speaking of photo petpeaves, the house across the st from mine is up for sale. I looked it up online to see how much they wanted, and to peek at all the photos, I won't lie. But these damn photos! They take pictures of rooms with the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Ferry Crossings

2010-09-10 Thread Stumpi
So who here has done a ferry crossing on a bike? As I mentioned in the Iron Butt\random topic thread I wanted to take a day trip up to Canada and then take a ferry back across old Erie to Sandusky and then home. I discovered the ferry only runs to Sandusky through the end of September and won't

[Nighthawk Lovers] Paging Stanley Randolph

2010-09-10 Thread Joey Kelley
Stanley - Please contact me off list - thank you! -Joey -- -Joey Kelley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ferry Crossings

2010-09-10 Thread Chris Besignano
Hi, I've done a few without incident. Most of the time the ferry guys will put you at the back of the line so you aren't mixed in with the cars. Put out your side stand and enjoy the trip. Good luck! - Chris On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 2:23 PM, Stumpi sandisc...@gmail.com wrote: So who here has

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Need some opinions - 82 CB450SC makeover

2010-09-10 Thread Robert Kariniemi
I think the seat can be repaired by stitching in a piece of leather under the naugahyde, with a needle and thread kit and strong thread. It is definitely worth it, as the engine will go on much longer still. Robert - On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 12:29 PM,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank Needed!!!

2010-09-10 Thread Kyle Metcalf
I need a tank for a 1982 Nighthawk 650. Color doesn't matter. Any suggestions? Thanks, Kyle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank Needed!!!

2010-09-10 Thread Joey Kelley
Kyle, eBay had several last time I looked. -Joey On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 5:23 PM, Kyle Metcalf metcalfk...@gmail.com wrote: I need a tank for a 1982 Nighthawk 650. Color doesn't matter. Any suggestions? Thanks, Kyle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ferry Crossings

2010-09-10 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
Do a few hour to 2 hour rides before trying anything like that Build in a 10min stop for every 30min to hour depending... Basic tools wouldent be bad, cash, EXTRA WATER Mabey snacks depending if you have bags/trunk or just backpack -Original Message- Date: Friday, September

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank Needed!!!

2010-09-10 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
If you still have the old one and its just rusted out i would sugest wraping it in carbon cloth... The resen and carbon are impervious to the gas... Just difficult to make it look good And i would recoment running tank sealer through it as well (Not something im intrested in doing right

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ferry Crossings

2010-09-10 Thread vfr700blue
Doing some 2 hour rides is good advice. Plan your trip out as detailed as possible maping out fuel and gas stops. Ride hard early with limited breaks and ease up as the day goes and you get tired. Have a back-up plan if anything goes wrong. Even as far as who's going to come get you. Done many

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ferry Crossings

2010-09-10 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
i prefer the pick a direction and ride method, but planing for that is a bit diffrent... I take the wing when i do that and cary a littl more then basic tools, my 3ltr camelbak with ice and water, engine water (just designated bottle with squert top with diluted stopleak in it), another 32oz

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ferry Crossings

2010-09-10 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
The only reason i carry as much as i do is simply because i can... Its a goldwing I sugest bunji cording a backpack to your back seat for comfort over the long ride... -Original Message- Date: Friday, September 10, 2010 9:00:23 pm To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Iron butt question

2010-09-10 Thread Greg Holuban
They actually have a love bug run. The winner is the one who catches the most bugs. It's in Sebring, FL I beleive. Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 07:00:46 -0700 Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Iron butt question From: greenzer...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com CC: Love

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ferry Crossings

2010-09-10 Thread Kyle Munz
I've rode the Galveston ferry, not as much fun as I thought it would be. The deckhand didn't know anything about bikes, put me on the far right side of the boat so the slope of the deck meant I couldn't leave the bike on the kickstand. The seagulls circling overhead made me nervous as well :P

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Iron butt question

2010-09-10 Thread Stumpi
I'm imaging bikes with butterfly nets tied to them. Please tell me I'm wrong. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ferry Crossings

2010-09-10 Thread Stumpi
That's part of the reason I'm going via ferry. There are a lot of islands we'll be passing on the trip to Sandusky and approaching the city after dark should be fun too. This one actually doesn't allow you access to your vehicle during the trip. I'm a little mixed on that, I just hope they

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Iron butt question

2010-09-10 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
Thats something my fiancee fould come up with -Original Message- Date: Friday, September 10, 2010 9:38:33 pm To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: Stumpi sandisc...@gmail.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Iron butt question I'm imaging bikes with

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ferry Crossings

2010-09-10 Thread hallman
Just be sure you leave it in gear for the starts and stops. rodhall -Original Message- From: Stumpi sandisc...@gmail.com To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, Sep 10, 2010 9:15 pm Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ferry Crossings That's part

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ferry Crossings

2010-09-10 Thread hallman
Or you could leave it on the center stand. rodhall -Original Message- From: hall...@luckymail.com To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, Sep 10, 2010 10:12 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ferry Crossings Just be sure you leave it in gear for the starts and stops.

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1995 Honda Nighthawk CB 750

2010-09-10 Thread Joji Sini Kurian
Hello Group, I am currently based in Dubai/ UAE. Rescued a CB 750 Nighthawk that was left in the open for the past 3 years to rot! I've restored 8 British motorcycles in the past, this is my first attempt with a Japanese machine. On the positive side, I've started the engine and the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1995 Honda Nighthawk CB 750

2010-09-10 Thread Kurt Nolte
Things rot in the UAE? Weird... Well, dry rot I suppose. Three liters of your finest 10w-40 motorcycle oil will do perfectly with a filter change. Or, if you're regularly going to see 43+C temps you can move up to a 20w-40 oil. Pictures, please! And of any of those fine British bikes (I'm a

[Nighthawk Lovers] No rear brake!

2010-09-10 Thread Kurt Nolte
Well, okay, it works... sorta. I was taking the pedal off to see if I couldn't take some more of the bend out of it from it's first layover (I finally had enough spare time to think about that), and though I tried to keep things from snapping when I relieved that tension, no go. The linkage