I have a 1985 Nighthawk that has the engine partly disassembled. #2
cylinder has low compression and I started to work on it several years
ago. I have all the parts and a new gasket set. I would like to give this
bike to someone who would finish the repair and enjoy the ride. It has 4424
Also, take a second - (closer) look at those tires! With only 2000 miles on
the bike I'm guessing that they are originals from the factory. That being
said, they could be dry rotted due to age (18 yrs) but otherwise appear
fine! Better safe than sorry. Good luck with your bike and safe riding.
Could also be a sticking throttle mechanism. Next time it happens check to
see if the throttle has returned all the way to idle by trying to gently
turn the throttle in a backwards motion.
On Monday, August 12, 2013 10:38:48 PM UTC-2:30, Sanna wrote:
Please advise. I ride in NYC traffic, lot
I hear the clacking of key boards, the sheepish, timid and desperate excuses
being made to wives and the roar of engines heading for Michigan!
On Aug 13, 2013, at 8:06 AM, Jeff S wrote:
I have a 1985 Nighthawk that has the engine partly disassembled. #2 cylinder
has low compression and I
Michigan is just too far for me.
Kurt
On Aug 13, 2013 10:07 AM, Graham Rogers grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com
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I hear the clacking of key boards, the sheepish, timid and desperate
excuses being made to wives and the roar of engines heading for Michigan!
On Aug 13, 2013, at 8:06 AM, Jeff S
I do go to Traverse City and Lansing area once in a while so if you are in
either of those areas I can drop it off.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 8:06:37 AM UTC-4, Jeff S wrote:
I have a 1985 Nighthawk that has the engine partly disassembled. #2
cylinder has low compression and I started to
My advice would be to get your hands on some service manuals (plural) and
read up on your bike. The official Honda manual for your particular model
is handy for learning about general maintenance and it has exploded views
of how things come apart and go back together. It's good to augment
The bike Jason bought has a bad tank. We tried to TIG weld it but it just
keeps opening up new holes because the metal is too thin.
Does anyone know what years/models have tanks that fit? Unfortuanately the
parts fiche isn't helping.
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This is the perfect opportunity to try one of these
http://www.doobybrain.com/2012/08/25/transparent-motorcycle-gas-tank/
On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 3:31 PM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote:
The bike Jason bought has a bad tank. We tried to TIG weld it but it just
keeps opening up new
Thay looks like a great way to get burned alive in a crash. Besides we were
hoping to hide as much of the purple frame as possible ;-)
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LOL! forgot about the purple frame..
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Thay looks like a great way to get burned alive in a crash. Besides we
were hoping to hide as much of the purple frame as possible ;-)
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nice!
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/3999778485.html
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is that fairing factory?
On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 4:58 PM, Kyle Munz kyle...@gmail.com wrote:
Stylish
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On Aug 13, 2013 3:55 PM, nighthawkin gswannab...@gmail.com wrote:
nice!
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that is almost worth checking out, Graham
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On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 5:04:49 PM UTC-4, kiwinPA wrote:
that is almost worth checking out, Graham
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Dam if I lived closer but its a 1000 mile round trip!
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 11:20:43 AM UTC-4, Jeff S wrote:
I do go to Traverse City and Lansing area once in a while so if you are in
either of those areas I can drop it off.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 8:06:37 AM UTC-4, Jeff S
Graham,
Do you know what other tanks fit the 1982 Nighthawk CB650Sc? Will an 1983
tank work
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 3:53:54 PM UTC-4, Javier Garcia wrote:
LOL! forgot about the purple frame..
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I would gladly take it, but im guessing delivery to florida is a bit far...
On Aug 13, 2013 7:44 PM, Joking1701 joking1...@gmail.com wrote:
Dam if I lived closer but its a 1000 mile round trip!
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 11:20:43 AM UTC-4, Jeff S wrote:
I do go to Traverse City and Lansing
Jason,
I think 83-85 have the same body. You can try the tank of the 85 I got to
see if it fits.
Javier.
On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 7:45 PM, Joking1701 joking1...@gmail.com wrote:
Graham,
Do you know what other tanks fit the 1982 Nighthawk CB650Sc? Will an 1983
tank work
On Tuesday,
I don't think so
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On Aug 13, 2013, at 7:45 PM, Joking1701 joking1...@gmail.com wrote:
Graham,
Do you know what other tanks fit the 1982 Nighthawk CB650Sc? Will an 1983
tank work
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 3:53:54 PM UTC-4, Javier Garcia wrote:
LOL! forgot about
much thanks, allen, good info...
On Monday, August 12, 2013 10:23:20 PM UTC-5, Allen wrote:
Welcome to the group! I'm sure you will enjoy your bike and riding in
general. A full tank of gas and some seafoam will dilute any varnish left
in the tank. Though it might be a good idea to remove
yes, dry rot was my initial concern there too, but they are solid, and
that's from a few experienced friends that i had take a look too. def going
to keep a very close eye on them too.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 8:35:30 AM UTC-5, 750S wrote:
Also, take a second - (closer) look at those
the clymer is on my list to order thur...
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 2:11:35 PM UTC-5, surfswab wrote:
My advice would be to get your hands on some service manuals (plural) and
read up on your bike. The official Honda manual for your particular model
is handy for learning about general
I'm curious what happened to require taking it apart if it only has 4K miles.
Did you determine the cause of the low compression? I wish we were closer as
well.
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Got my temps, insurance, tags today. I practiced starting and stopping,
figure eights, turns, starting on hill (and because of stalling it multiple
times while learning to use the clutch, got a crash course in popping the
clutch). I have two big things to keep working on, using
There is a date stamp on every tire, prior to year 2000 it was 3 digit numbers,
the week # and the last digit of the year. So 268 could be june 1998 or June
1988. Now they are 4 digit so it would be 2603 for june 2003. If you tires are
older than 3 years they will be hard and prone to loose
Erin,
1) Welcome!
2) Congrats on the new bike! is a great one.
3) Pictures or you won't be able to keep posting (kidding)
4) Do you have your motorcycle endorsement? if you can, I would suggest
taking a motorcycle safety course. They are usually pretty good and
everyone I know had loved the
Nice work!
I always thought the parking lot stuff was the hardest; riding on the roads at
55 mph was really a no-brainer.
I did all the same stuff as well, practicing in an empty parking lot by my
apartment. One thing I worked on that sounds similar to you was carefully
finding the braking
I found that the best way to practice your braking is but choosing a mark
at which you will hit the brakes. Say a crack on the ground, a line, etc.
Then riding on straight line at 10-20 mph I will see hit the brakes at the
mark and see how far it took me to get to a complete stop. I will repeat
#1 counter steering, consciously think about doing it.
#2 emergency stops, especially in a turn, don't go out of your lane
#3 swerve maneuver, at varying speeds as the bike reacts slower at higher
speeds.
What I did when learning I practiced avoiding imaginary potholes. It has the
side effect
I'm with you Allen, graham
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On Aug 13, 2013, at 10:20 PM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm curious what happened to require taking it apart if it only has 4K miles.
Did you determine the cause of the low compression? I wish we were closer as
well.
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