I wrote my first post a few months back about my 95 750 cutting out at 115
mph and now I have some more specific questions. Since my first post I have
changed the oil, drained breather tube a few times, put on new front brake
pads, bled and re-filled disc brake fluid, constantly cleaning and
I'll try to answer you're questions:
1. Clean the drum brake. Brake dust tends to stay in the drum and it can bind
up the pivot point, this exact thing happened to Javier.
2. Guessing an exhaust leak. The only way to know what it is requires listening
to it with a stethoscope to pinpoint where
She is bone stock with the exception of a home made trailer hitch and
Givi 3 hard bags.
I tour extensively with the bike avoiding interstate driving.Secondary
highways and slow 55mph driving will yield great mpg on the 750.
On May 12, 8:20 pm, vadik selo uaby...@gmail.com wrote:
do you have mods
+1
It's NOT a good feeling to have the engine sputter and die while on a 45mph
divided road at night in traffic and not have practiced that. That was also
the first time I had to switch to reserve and I wasn't aware how the engine
would react (it was also at ~135 miles into the tank and I wasn't
I always start looking for a gas station around 100miles just to play it
safe. Paul's right, becoming familiar with the petcock while riding is good
advice. Not just for switching to reserve, but for turning the gas ON. Yes,
the bike will start with the selector in OFF. It'll run off of the fuel
Thanks very much. You know, I hadn't intended to get out of my MSF
course and ride right away, I thought I should practice a bit more,
but after riding around the block about 20 times, I realized that I
wasn't going to get anywhere unless I actually practiced riding in
traffic. That every night
This group is so awesome - you all are so friendly and so helpful. I
was on a forum for the Honda Metropolitan, in hopes that I could learn
things about my scoot; how to perform regular maintenance and the
like, and wow, it was the most unfriendly forum, ever. Occasionally I
would get a pleasant
Thanks everyone for your responses. I've been listening to the bike
and trying what you all suggested, which is to shift a little early,
or earlier than I had been, and the ride is definitely a bit
smoother. Also, I received my manual in the mail, and there is this
page that sort of suggests at
I bought a 1995 NH 250 for a great price too - sold my scooter for
$1200 and bought the NH for $1300 with only 2,700 miles, so it was
great not having to spend too much. The guy who sold it to me had it
for about a year, and he'd bought it from one of our local MSF schools
- needless to say, it
Hey all- I'm new to the group, glad to be here! I'm looking for some
outside opinion regarding a 550 I'm looking into buying for a
project. The 550 in question only has 3,200 original miles and is in
near mint condition for $350, the only problem is the engine has a
knocking noise while idle. I
If it's a light that I know is a long one I'll pop it in neutral, otherwise
I'll just hold the clutch. One word of warning though, sometimes that
neutral light with LIE TO YOU. Always assume it's in 1st or 2nd and let off
the clutch slowly just in case.
-Kyle
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 9:21 AM,
If you don't want it I'll buy it! It's worth $350 in parts. You'll
have to be more specific about the knocking . Is it a soft knock or
loud, does it immediately go away above idle or gradually go away?
If you hold the revs at say 2000 rpm do you hear the same sound? How
about at 2500
It doesn't matter if you hold in the clutch or put it in neutral, either bike
or car. I typically hold the clutch in unless my hand is getting tired or it is
a long light. A note on shifting, what you want to do is match the engine speed
to what it will turn once the clutch is engaged. I'm sure
As a further check, assume it’s in gear, and hold the front brake lever firmly
in as you release the clutch. At idle, it will simply kill the engine and no
harm done. (Ask me how I know that! And how I learned it was a good idea!)
My dad was an OTR truck driver, and a farmer, and there was
In my experience valve issues make ticking sounds, wrist pins make a double
claking noise, lower rod bearings make a knock. Use a stethoscope or a wooden
dowl pressed to you're head just above the ear to determine location of the
noise.
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Just yesterday I had to switch to reserve for the first time on my '92
750 (haven't owned the bike for that long) at 125 miles or so. Judging
from the replies above, that seems like a low number, but I mostly
commute with a lot of stopping and starting.
On May 13, 6:59 am, Kyle Munz
Hey yea. I'm really thankful for having found this group. First motorcycle
came with a lot of anxiety and worries and you guys definitely played a big
part in putting my fears to rest!
Cheers!
Stefano
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Lots of starting and stopping would do it.
Kurt
On May 13, 2011 12:27 PM, Rense rensecor...@gmail.com wrote:
Just yesterday I had to switch to reserve for the first time on my '92
750 (haven't owned the bike for that long) at 125 miles or so. Judging
from the replies above, that seems like a
Hey guys, a guy (Wayne) just called me in response for my $25 CB650SC
engine and frame I have advertised. He has a 700S with a spun
bearing by the sounds of it. He is wondering whether the CB650SC
(83-85) motor will fit in a 700S frame. Anyone out there tried that
or anyone have a 700S
I'm glad the bike has some good recommenders. It is mainly for my
wife who is learning to ride...mine also came from an MSF class.
The owner was out of town, and somebody backed into it, bending the
handlebar, denting the tank, breaking a signal, and messing up the
right footpeg. Thankfully
All,
With a few recent comments on this groups members - I thought I
would throw my own comment into the mix.
We have a GREAT group of people here - across all age ranges,
experienced riders, beginners, those that wrench on their own rides,
those that haul them to bike shops.
We've
I'd bet that it would fit with some fabricated mounting plates. The GS guys use
kat and GSXR engines. And I've seen all manor of car engines installed in other
manufacturers cars by some guys I used to know that loved to morph cars. They
had a Cadillac De Ville pickup truck and a Desoto/El
Not surprising you can't find them on Ebay, it is a learning bike. ;-)
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+1
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Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] We've got a great
We have a GREAT group of people here - across all age ranges,
experienced riders, beginners, those that wrench on their own rides,
those that haul them to bike shops.
+1
I'm amazed at how incredibly useful this site is. I search the 'net, fail to
find what I need, email this list,
Lie,
Invite them to the group! Current Nighthawk ownership is not
required (Out of Myself, Kyle and Paul only Kyle has an operable
Nighthawk - Mines still down pending money) Just an interest in
Nighthawks is required.
-Joey
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 2:19 PM, Lie Njie
Yes, it will. Bad enough that you have to worry about everyone else out to
kill you, sometimes your own bike is trying to do it too!
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 11:07 AM, Kyle Munz kyle...@gmail.com wrote:
If it's a light that I know is a long one I'll pop it in neutral, otherwise
I'll just hold
+1 to each of the above. Use the dowel method (or my favorite, a monster
screwdriver that you put the bit-end to the engine and that nice hard
plastic rounded handle against your ear, blocks out other sounds and really
clarifies the noises up the shaft) to figure out a ballpark location for the
That is really sweet of you. I enjoy being a member of the group and not
being dismissed because I am older and female! I have learned quite a bit
here. This group rocks.
Christina
On May 13, 2011 10:43 AM, Joey Kelley sandp...@gmail.com wrote:
All,
With a few recent comments on this groups
That is awesome and i like to ride at slow speeds, i tend to enjoy the
nature and looking around a lot so slow speeds are good for me.
too much wind resistance with 60+ speeds
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 9:48 AM, mod n5...@wildblue.net wrote:
She is bone stock with the exception of a home made
She's not as active on the group anymore, but Kim (HotRodMama) would come
and personally tan our hides if we dismissed any ladies :)
-Kyle
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 4:14 PM, Christina Mays swanodett...@gmail.comwrote:
That is really sweet of you. I enjoy being a member of the group and not
I love her already. :-)
On May 13, 2011 2:19 PM, Kyle Munz kyle...@gmail.com wrote:
She's not as active on the group anymore, but Kim (HotRodMama) would come
and personally tan our hides if we dismissed any ladies :)
-Kyle
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 4:14 PM, Christina Mays
my bike has developed an oil leak from what appears to be the back of
the starter, its not major, but its noticeable. I was looking at bike
bandit to try to find if there is a seal there or something, but I
can't seem to find one. Anyone else have this problem and now how to
fix it? Also, I
I believe nither paul has an operating nighthawk This one dosent have one
at all any more
I have come to this group with questions about my goldwing, talked cars,
geekery, and beer I love this group and would gladly ride with any of you!
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On May 13, 2011, at 5:56
Something else to consider:
The 550 was produced for only one model year, so parts will probly not
be as readily available as, say, the second gen 750, which was in the
Honda lineup, virtually unchanged for 12 model years.
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Sounds like it might be weeping oil, which can happen if you've
switched to synthetic or are using automotive-type oil containing
friction modifiers.
Just a thought.
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I try to make up for those that don't have a Nighthawk, Graham
On May 13, 2011, at 6:50 PM, greenzer...@gmail.com wrote:
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dosent have one at all any more
I have come to this group with questions about my goldwing, talked
cars,
Try re-torqueing the valve cover that might stop that leak since it isn't under
oil pressure.
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If you want the styling of the 80's bikes or a smaller size I'd look for a deal
on a 650.
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Is that VFR a google group too? Can you send a link? I picked up a 2003 VFR800
this spring.
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Lol, and doing a good job at it too!
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My younger brother was one of those morphers. Had a '53 Studebaker
with a Caddy engine. I borrowed it one time, when I was home on leave
from the Navy, couldn't resist a stop light drag -- and blew the
tranny (!)
He and his car club buddies collected me, towed it to their club house
(an old
Hello All,
Check this one out!
https://picasaweb.google.com/sandpvrr/PizzaDelivery51311?authkey=Gv1sRgCPu07e7F09zt4gEfeat=directlink
Yes - Breadsticks - Wings - Ranch dipping sauce, a 2 liter and a 16
pizza, all on the bike, at the same time.
:-)
And No - I didn't eat it all!
So how did the Rotella taste?
-Kurt
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Little oily - not bad.
The Mountain Dew flavor really came through. Bottle did smell a bit
I've actually gotten used to Rotella flavoring on food - I
traditionally put my takeout in that saddle bag.
:-)
-Joey
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 8:25 PM, Kurt Nolte
I've actually strapped a 16 pizza and a bag of breadsticks to the cargo
rack on my Trek 4100 for the six mile trip home from picking it up.
-Kurt
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 8:28 PM, Joey Kelley sandp...@gmail.com wrote:
Little oily - not bad.
The Mountain Dew flavor really came through.
A couple weeks ago I had my backpack and rearseat full of Kohl's bags when I
stopped at Popeye's for some chicken. With nowhere else to put the chicken I
decided to put it in my lap and run my chinstraps through the handles of the
bag. It got a little warm but I made it home without dropping
If the rack on the rear hadn't worked - I was going to try balancing
it on the gas tank - not sure how well that would have worked.
-Joey
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 8:34 PM, Kyle Munz kyle...@gmail.com wrote:
A couple weeks ago I had my backpack and rearseat full of Kohl's bags when I
The valve cover seepage/leak doesn't bother me as much as the leak
near the starter, but I'll def try retorqueing the cover to see about
that leak, thanks for that suggestion
On May 13, 7:13 pm, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote:
Try re-torqueing the valve cover that might stop that leak
That's an awesome story!
On May 13, 2011, at 6:49 PM, surfswab wrote:
My younger brother was one of those morphers. Had a '53 Studebaker
with a Caddy engine. I borrowed it one time, when I was home on leave
from the Navy, couldn't resist a stop light drag -- and blew the
tranny (!)
He
Did you have a hot date that night?
That's funny...
- James O'Gorman
On May 13, 2011, at 7:24 PM, Joey Kelley wrote:
Hello All,
Check this one out!
https://picasaweb.google.com/sandpvrr/PizzaDelivery51311?authkey=Gv1sRgCPu07e7F09zt4gEfeat=directlink
Yes - Breadsticks - Wings -
My 650 has some of that 'super putty' around where one of the oil lines goes in
the back of the engine (between cylinders12). I've never investigated as to
whether the banjo bolt, the line, or the block itself is what's cracked, but it
does 'weep' oil into the little galley next to the starter.
This was actually tonight :-)
A friend and I got together - I brought dinner. Hottest part
was the wings :-)
-Joey
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 9:05 PM, James O'Gorman aspor...@gmail.com wrote:
Did you have a hot date that night?
That's funny...
- James O'Gorman
On May 13,
I bought mine a few years ago and it was probably doing it then, I did
put auto oil in when i changed the oil last, maybe it broke something
loose? .. but at any rate, i noticed it a little last season and now
this season as well, it may be the oil lines, i haven't looked into it
that far, but I
I joined this group over a year ago while I was in Afghanistan (I had
a moto I couldn't ride, and not much to do at night...) I still check
the posts every day... I'll be moving to the Spokane area in a month
or so... Omaha doesn't have many nighthawks, but I'm hoping Washington
does...
E
On May
I am sorry that on my privious posting offering my Nighthawk for sale that
I did not mention that it is a 750 and that it is located in Palm Coast FL
Erich
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I'm just mildly disturbed by the Caddy engine in the Stude - sorry -
I'm a Studie Purist :-)
On the other hand - the 350 Chevy Dad crammed into the 41
Studebaker he had was REALLY fun :-)
-Joey
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 9:03 PM, James O'Gorman aspor...@gmail.com wrote:
That's an
Most awesome swap I ever had the pleasure to /drive/ was an 80s Mustang with
a twin-turbo diesel V8 shoehorned under the hood. Fully capable of spinning
tires in any gear at a standstill: 980 ft-lbs of torque on demand. Deep
throated growl with the Valkyrie scream of a pair of vicious twins
Speaking of unlikely swaps - heres one - believe it or not - thats ME
in the picture!
http://oldengine.org/members/kelley/fairmont.htm
The other one that comes to mind - I saw this in Mass in 2006 - not
sure what the original frame was - but its been highly modified:
As someone who commutes daily and on a good day gets to drive about 3
miles at highway speed without downshifting - my shifting pattern is
different than most. When accelerating in traffic rush hour traffic I
shift around 3,000 rpm's. This seems low but I never have a power
problem and the ride
May I ask where you got the hard bags? They're very nice.
On May 13, 6:53 pm, erich south southeri...@gmail.com wrote:
Sadly I am offering to sell my 1993 Nighthawk 750 for sale. I purchased the
bike from origional owner who was 78 years old and could no longer ride,.
It has 38,249 miles on
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On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 5:11 PM, Graham Rogers graha...@ptd.net wrote:
I try to make up for those that don't have a Nighthawk, Graham
HAHAHAHA! And you do a great job Graham!*
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*Hey Dale, Washington state has TONS of Nighthawks. I check the Craigslist
up there regularly and although it's across the State from where you're
going to be it's still not that bad of a drive.*
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office. And get this...before putting the carrying case for my laptop on the
rack, I first put down some bubble wrap to help reduce the shock of bumps
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