[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Duane C Johnson
On Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 2:44:06 PM UTC-6, Holger Selover-Stephan wrote: > > Hi, > > While mounting new tires, the right rear stud of the front fork snapped > off. I really don't think I over torqued it, but it showed some corrosion > that I cleaned it with a wire brush. Attached a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Holger Selover-Stephan
On Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 7:20:52 PM UTC-8, Arthur R (Bob) Sheller wrote: > > I have one I'll send you tomorrow. > That is super nice of you, Arthur! Thank you so much! I might have found the right stud though:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Arthur Sheller
I have one I'll send you tomorrow. On Sun, Feb 10, 2019, 9:12 PM Holger Selover-Stephan Kyle, thank you for sharing that advice. And I'm happy to report the stud > came out without a problem with a set of vise grip plier. Phew!! Next > challenge: finding a replacement stud... > > Holger > > On

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Graham Rogers
I found replacement studs at local hardware store - Coles here in Pa. On Sun, Feb 10, 2019 at 10:12 PM Holger Selover-Stephan < hol...@shadowbrush.com> wrote: > Kyle, thank you for sharing that advice. And I'm happy to report the stud > came out without a problem with a set of vise grip plier.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Kyle Munz
That's great news, and a much better outcome than I usually encounter. -Kyle On Sun, Feb 10, 2019 at 9:12 PM Holger Selover-Stephan < hol...@shadowbrush.com> wrote: > Kyle, thank you for sharing that advice. And I'm happy to report the stud > came out without a problem with a set of vise grip

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Holger Selover-Stephan
Kyle, thank you for sharing that advice. And I'm happy to report the stud came out without a problem with a set of vise grip plier. Phew!! Next challenge: finding a replacement stud... Holger On Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 6:01:33 PM UTC-8, Kyle Munz wrote: > > I received this advice from an

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Kyle Munz
I received this advice from an old friend regarding your issue. Passing it along hoping it helps. From experience I can say you're better off taking it slow getting the broken stud out. Because breaking it again, attempting to drill it out, breaking off a hardened screw extractor in it, and then

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Holger Selover-Stephan
On Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 2:24:06 PM UTC-8, kiwinPA wrote: > > Is this a Nighthawk 650.. remind me...? > This is on the 700S. In other news, the tires (Battlax) arrived, and are mounted. I couldn't figure out the zip tie method, but they seem much more flexible than the Kenda, and

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1982 650 night hawk wanted

2019-02-10 Thread Tommy Hill
You need to re-write your email. Can’t be read. Use spaces so it doesn’t hide the address. email at gmail etc -- 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 from it,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Tommy Hill
Normal thread. Pretty sure all studs in NHs are normal thread. -- 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 from it, send an email to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Darin Hatton
After looking through the factory service manual for the 85 cb700sc nighthawk I don't see a reference to the stud in question so I still can't tell if thread is right or left hand without pulling one. I looked at bikebandit.com and hondapartsnation and they don't list or offer. Sorry bro but glad

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1982 650 night hawk wanted

2019-02-10 Thread chartierjeffg10
Looking for a 1982 650 night hawk in the blue with chrome stripes. Must be in good shape. Yes i know its a quite old cycle but it was the only new bike i ever bought and i would love to find another. Will pay a reasonable price. contact me at honda...@hotmail.com THANK YOU AND SAFE RIDING!!

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Graham Rogers
Is this a Nighthawk 650.. remind me...? On Sun, Feb 10, 2019 at 5:20 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > I was just out looking at mine to try to determine if the thread in the > fork is right handed or left handed. Unfortunately there us not enough > thread exposed to determine. Hopefully someone on the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Darin Hatton
I was just out looking at mine to try to determine if the thread in the fork is right handed or left handed. Unfortunately there us not enough thread exposed to determine. Hopefully someone on the forum can tell you. I don't think I'd try to remove until I found out which way to turn as you may

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Graham Rogers
Yes, I have had them unscrew out of the fork by accident On Sun, Feb 10, 2019 at 4:52 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: > It might come out clockwise if its reverse threads on that end. > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
It might come out clockwise if its reverse threads on that end. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Feb 10, 2019 at 3:41 PM, nick.tampsett via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: Looking at the photo, apply heat and use mole grips to undo the stud. -- You received this message

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Holger Selover-Stephan
Nick, many thanks, that really helps me out!! Holger On Sun, Feb 10, 2019, 1:39 PM nick.tampsett via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! If you can drill the stud, buy yourself an easyout. This has a left hand > spiral that engages in the drilled hole. Turn it anti clockwise and the > stud should come

[Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread nick.tampsett via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Looking at the photo, apply heat and use mole grips to undo the stud. -- 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 from it, send an email to

[Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread nick.tampsett via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
If you can drill the stud, buy yourself an easyout. This has a left hand spiral that engages in the drilled hole. Turn it anti clockwise and the stud should come out. Apply heat to the stud first. I’m a Toolmaker and this works every time if you follow the correct procedure. -- You received