Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Poor bike

2014-06-27 Thread Allen Thomas
How did that happen?? You can remove the head with the engine in the frame. I assume your going to rebuild it? Allen Thomas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Poor bike

2014-06-27 Thread Matthew Ward
Well the po must have had the carbs off and done some work on them and didn't get the screws tight and one day it came out and sucked it in he said it was reving up and when I took the carbs off that was what I found. No you have to pull the motor to pull the head off and yes depending on the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: What the HELL did this guy do to a perfectly nice 750 Nighthawk?

2014-06-27 Thread Joey Kelley
As the owner and rider of a 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tour, I resemble that remark. I also would admit I have been teased mercilessly by Kyle and we are still friends. In other words - he's a man of his word :-) -Joey On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 9:20 PM, Kyle Munz kyle...@gmail.com

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: height questions

2014-06-27 Thread Ralph Dewar
He found this website http://cycle-ergo.com/ which may help decision making... On Thursday, 26 June 2014 15:20:52 UTC-4, Ralph Dewar wrote: My son and I were talking yesterday, and he indicated that he was thinking about getting his motorcycle license. After wiping the tear from the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: height questions

2014-06-27 Thread Javier Garcia
This is a pretty cool page. On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 12:04 PM, Ralph Dewar dewa...@gmail.com wrote: He found this website http://cycle-ergo.com/ which may help decision making... On Thursday, 26 June 2014 15:20:52 UTC-4, Ralph Dewar wrote: My son and I were talking yesterday, and he

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 CB650SC Night Hawk - What is a good price?

2014-06-27 Thread Bryan Manzeck
I have a 1983 Nighthawk 650, remember these bikes are 30 years old. I enjoy wrenching as much as riding. Technology on motorcycles has moved forward leaps and bounds. I would not pay over $1500 for any bike 30 years old no matter what the pristine condition. Parts availability is less and

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 CB650SC Night Hawk - What is a good price?

2014-06-27 Thread Allen Thomas
Personally I'd avoid a newer bike as a commuter since the expense of maintenance is much higher. I doubt there has ever been or will be a lower TCO motorcycle than the 83-86 CB650/700. Allen Thomas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: height questions

2014-06-27 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I'm 6'3 and had a 82 650 and have been riding a 96 750 every day for 7 years now. For comfort I'd like 2 to 3 more inches of height on the bike. I have a Corbin saddle that lowers me about that much. I'm thinking about getting it rebuilt and add a couple of inches but it's not that much of a

[Nighthawk Lovers] A beauty...

2014-06-27 Thread Paul
It's always encouraging to see a well cared for older motorcycle http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/4534551363.html * Paul LeBoutillier * *www.hondanighthawks.net http://www.hondanighthawks.net/* Honda Nighthawk Lovers Email group https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/nighthawk_lovers -- You

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] A beauty...

2014-06-27 Thread Javier Garcia
I don't understand why, not matter how well cared the bike is, all the old suzuki's seem to have the tail light misaligned. On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 7:16 PM, Paul p...@hondanighthawks.net wrote: It's always encouraging to see a well cared for older motorcycle

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: A beauty...

2014-06-27 Thread Phil
Yeah, Original Owners pay full retail, so every little defect costs them more! My 1997 BMW F650 ST was brand new and it still looks new, but I'll have to get it running some day, ha ha. On Friday, June 27, 2014 4:17:36 PM UTC-7, Paul wrote: It's always encouraging to see a well cared for

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 CB650SC Night Hawk - What is a good price?

2014-06-27 Thread williamacox
Bryan, thanks for the perspective, it is appreciated. I can do (and on cars do) normal maintenance/service work, fluids, brakes, chain and sprockets (on a bike that has them, lol) and the like. But, I would never take on a $300 project bike that's been parked for 5 years (but started right