Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New nighthawk owner and carb question ?

2018-06-22 Thread Anthony Reid
Ok that doesn't sound bad at all I'll have to take a look ... Forgive my ignorance but aside from gaping holes what should I be looking for on the diaphragms? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New nighthawk owner and carb question ?

2018-06-22 Thread Anthony Reid
hought that maybe it could be something simple like that. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Friday, June 22, 2018, 5:14:35 PM EDT, Anthony Reid > wrote: > > > > >

[Nighthawk Lovers] New nighthawk owner and carb question ?

2018-06-22 Thread Anthony Reid
I recently bought a 1984 nighthawk 650 as my first bike and have been pretty happy with it but it does have one issue that is pretty annoying and keeping me from riding it much. The issue is that the bike is sluggish in response to the throttle and has no power above about 80km per hour. It

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: '82 CB450SC project question(s)

2012-02-08 Thread Anthony
Try a Honda dealer. I got a key cut for $10 from the code off the cylinder. On Feb 7, 11:03 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: Pat, I pulled the ignition this weekend and checked with keysbycode.com who told me the code on my ignition (also on the inside of the gas cap)

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Slightly OT... Fuel

2010-10-14 Thread Anthony
It may not be 33%, but it is closer to 5%. A gallon of Ethanol does not contain the same energy that a gallon of gas does. E10 will not get you as far as straight gas. You will not go as far for a higher cost. On Oct 14, 12:19 am, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: Grrr... the EPA's

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Reduced current flow with headlight modulator.

2010-09-15 Thread Anthony
here is the fed law on what the modulator has to do: S7.9.4.1 A headlamp on a motorcycle may be wired to modulate either the upper beam or the lower beam from its maximum intensity to a lesser intensity, provided that: (a) The rate of modulation shall be 240 plus-minus 40 cycles per minute.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: LED Turn Signals

2010-08-25 Thread Anthony
The main issue with LED's is the light is focused. One you get off axis the brightness fades very very quick. Here is one of the reviews from cycle gear: Nice lights, well made, look good, but if you are not looking in the focused beam of light they are not so bright. Almost as bright as stock,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Tires

2010-08-25 Thread Anthony
Try Costco. Included in the price is mounting and balancing, road hazard warranty and free rotating and balancing for the life of the tire. You can check prices costco.com. : http://tires2.costco.com/SearchBySizeSearchResults.aspx?SearchID=83c017fb-3d2d-4182-9f34-f6a053befdc8 They also have a

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New LED tail light

2010-07-25 Thread Anthony
The NH750's take 1157 bulbs for the brake lights and ft turn signals and 1156 for the rear turn signals. Here is some reading on LED bulbs: http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-led-light/motorcycle-led-turn-signals-2.htm

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Tires

2010-07-16 Thread Anthony
Here is a site that provides great helmet reviews. http://www.webbikeworld.com/Reviewed-motorcycle-products/Products.htm I bought a Shark RSX based upon their review. Last year, I got it for $150 on closeout, and I had a hard time finding it in stock. I got it from

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Video NH Bike Week, and...

2010-07-14 Thread Anthony
wrote: Steve,I bought mine from exactly that place (thanks to Anthony advice). It took them about 3 or 4 days to get the part since they didn't have it on stock, but once they got it they sent it right away to me. They were nice enough to keep me informed all the time about it. I

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Video NH Bike Week, and...

2010-07-13 Thread Anthony
Steve, You are better off buying a new centerstand. I have seen used ones go on eBay for more $$ than you can get a new one for. Here is a place you can get it for $110.88 + SH. http://www.monmouthcycles.com/fiche_select.asp?mfg=Hondapartnumber=50600-MW3-810 On Jul 13, 2:29 pm, steve js

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well it was an interesting day, motorcycling wise

2010-07-06 Thread Anthony
Did you check to make sure that the cover was still torqued down and did not loosen? On Jul 5, 11:01 pm, Joey Kelley sandp...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all,          Last night, when I arrived at a friends house to watch the fireworks, I discovered two puddles under my NH. One is normal - one of

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: LED taillights

2010-06-25 Thread Anthony
if these ones can be programmed to follow different patherns? There was an older post by Anthony about the same thing. He did the modification but I remember he had to work on the LEDs he used to make them fit. I remember he also posted a video of the thing working. Anthony, can you comment

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: LED taillights

2010-06-25 Thread Anthony
Correction on turn signal bulbs: front: 1157 (running lights) rear: 1156 On Jun 25, 4:36 pm, Anthony apam...@gmail.com wrote: I was looking at direct replacement 1157 bulb and did not find any great reviewes for them.  Here are two pages for reviewes:http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: LED taillights

2010-06-25 Thread Anthony
the lens, In most cases you would not need a reflector. If the bulb has a wide beam and the bulb, the reflector may redirect some light to to the lens. On Jun 25, 4:40 pm, Joey Kelley sandp...@gmail.com wrote: Anthony,            I'm not knocking your experience at all - but one thing

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suspension: rear shocks and springs

2010-06-10 Thread Anthony
Here is a link to the instructions for the progressive fork springs: http://www.progressivesuspension.com/pdfs/forkSprings/3055.pdf On Jun 8, 1:22 pm, Javier Garcia jajgar...@gmail.com wrote: Well, apparently nobody has done the modification of the shocks. I have decided to do so. Last night I

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suspension: rear shocks and springs

2010-06-10 Thread Anthony
Per the Honda Service Manual the capacity of the fork is 472cc (15.96 oz). On Jun 10, 10:42 am, Javier Garcia jajgar...@gmail.com wrote: The guy at the honda dealer told me how much oil is per fork, but I don't remember now. In any case, the bottle with the fork oil he sold me contains the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suspension: rear shocks and springs

2010-06-09 Thread Anthony
Javier, You do not need to replace the seals when you replace the springs.. I installed progressive springs last year and did it with the forks still installed on the bike. I needed to do some trigonometry to calculate the oil level since the forks were on an angle and not vertical as they

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk 750 Center Stand Part # 50600-MW3-810

2010-05-18 Thread Anthony
http://www.monmouthcycles.com/fiche_select.asp?mfg=Hondapartnumber=50600-MW3-810 $110.88 + SH On May 17, 8:29 am, Don Simpson dk...@hotmail.com wrote: Check with Service Honda-Hammond, IN. _ The New Busy is not the too busy.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: LED tail light (92 NH 750)

2010-05-18 Thread Anthony
I did not add any additional adhesive. Just used what was there. On May 17, 1:38 pm, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: When you reseated the lens, was it neccessary to add glue or was there enough residual adhesive left on it to remelt and get the job done? Just wondering how fiddly this

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk 750 Center Stand Part # 50600-MW3-810

2010-05-16 Thread Anthony
I would buy a new one. The center stand is still avail from Honda. You can find it online for around $110. They are on eBay every once and a while and usually go for over $100. On May 16, 12:17 pm, Xuanya worldsgreatestwebs...@gmail.com wrote: I inherited a 1993 Nighthawk 750 with oly 8,500

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: LED tail light (92 NH 750)

2010-05-16 Thread Anthony
for the time/temp, I searched online to see what other people were doing and found the temp varies a lot. Some were as high as 350.Most were 210-250. I chose a lower temp to minimize the risk of damaging the lens. I used generic craft hot glue. I was didn't know if it would melt when I heated

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: LED tail light (92 NH 750)

2010-05-16 Thread Anthony
Each cluster was $24.99. Shipping was $8.50 for the order. On May 15, 10:52 am, Kyle Munz kyle...@gmail.com wrote: Good job. How much did all of that cost? -Kyle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to

[Nighthawk Lovers] LED tail light (92 NH 750)

2010-05-15 Thread Anthony
I just installed two LED clusters from Custom Dynamics in my tail light. I has to split separate the lens from the housing because the clusters are 1.8 in diameter. I was able to separate the lens after putting the tail light in the over for about 15 mins @ 210 deg. I hot glued the clusters to

[Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2010-04-08 Thread Anthony
I just wanted to pass a deal along that I found. I was looking for new tires for my 92 750. I found rockymountainatvmc.com. Their prices are good and free shipping. Also, if you buy two or more tires you get $10 off. When I was checking out, there was a spot for an offer code. A quick google

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 750 Nighthawk main stand

2010-04-04 Thread Anthony
I just installed my centerstand on Friday night. I did the penny trick. I used 12 pennies. The spring does slightly interfere with my VH exhaust. When the centerstand is down the spring has a slight bend in it to go around the exhaust pipe. On Apr 4, 3:25 am, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Honda 599 Headlight

2010-03-31 Thread Anthony
: Anthony apam...@gmail.com To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, March 30, 2010 11:39:52 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Honda 599 Headlight Good point.  I never considered the additional load. From what I have read the alternator has an output of 220 Watts

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New Member

2010-03-30 Thread Anthony
finding a used centerstand may be difficult. The ones I have seen sell on eBay have sold for more than you can get a new one for. I just ordered on the other day from Monmouth Cycles (http:// www.monmouthcycles.com/fiche_select.asp) in NJ. Their online prices are very good. This is what you

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Honda 599 Headlight

2010-03-30 Thread Anthony
since both bulbs are lit (110W total, 130W if I replace the H11 bulbs with H9's). To solve that I am going to order a headlight harness from Eastern Beaver. On Mar 27, 9:54 am, Anthony apam...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone put a Honda 599 headlight on a Nighthawk 750? I got a 2004 599 Headlight

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Honda 599 Headlight

2010-03-30 Thread Anthony
work into an 80 watt headlight. 110~130 ??? stock is 55 From: Anthony apam...@gmail.com To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, March 30, 2010 9:30:48 AM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Honda 599 Headlight I got

[Nighthawk Lovers] Honda 599 Headlight

2010-03-27 Thread Anthony
Has anyone put a Honda 599 headlight on a Nighthawk 750? I got a 2004 599 Headlight bucket. The 599 headlight bucket is deeper than the Nighthawk's. If I use the existing brackets, the bucket interferes with the gauges. Any one have any suggestions besides going with universal brackets. --

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: off topic question..

2010-03-23 Thread Anthony
There is no specification for surgical grade stainless steel. Type 316L (L = Low Carbon at 0.03%) 316LVM (Low carbon Vacuum Manufacture), and 317 are the only steels classified for use for surgical implantation. Surgical grade steel is just like aircraft grade aluminum. Surgical Steel is just a

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983-85 CB650SC Front Forks

2009-09-18 Thread Anthony
How are you going to generate the hydrogen? Please give us some details on your plan. I have some doubts that it will work. I dont think that you have enough capacity in a acetylene bottle @ 100 psi to heat your house. Hydrogen vehicles store hydrogen at 10,000 psi. After you generate the H2

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Main/Pilot Jets

2009-08-07 Thread Anthony
on my 92 Stock Jet Size: Slow - 35 Main - 110 I just installed a Factory Pro Jet kit and replaced the slow jets. Now my slow jets are 38 and main jets are 118. I bought a bike a few months ago and it had a VH exhaust but the carbs were never jetted. I also will be installing a uni filter. The

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Main/Pilot Jets

2009-08-07 Thread Anthony
have a VH exhaust which leans it out more. On Aug 7, 10:20 am, Kosgey kylema...@hotmail.com wrote: Oh wow - sorry I forgot THE DETAILS.  It's off my '95 Nighthawk 750. Thanks for the responses guys.  Anthony - where did you pick up your kit

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Main/Pilot Jets

2009-08-07 Thread Anthony
I forgot to add the kit comes both 115 or 118 main jets. It is your choice of what to install. I installed the 118 because I was going to be installing a unifilter. On Aug 7, 2:07 pm, Anthony apam...@gmail.com wrote: I got it from a local dealer.  They charges list, you can most likely get

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: When to Re-Tire

2009-07-22 Thread Anthony
Joey, The Honda Nighthawk service manual states 30mm-40mm or 3/4 - 1 3/16 You can download the manuals here: http://www.timtaylor.net/Scooter/Manuals.htm He has the Honda Common Service Manual, Honda Nighthawk (91-93, 95-99) Service Manual and the Clymer Nighthawk manual.and some older CB

[Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk 750 fork adjustable preload caps

2009-07-07 Thread Anthony
Has anyone replaced the stock fork caps with adjustable preload caps? After some searching, I think caps from a SV650 will fit. The SV650 forks are 41 mm also. Is their a Honda part that will fit the nighthawks? Here is a thread from a sv650 forum that I found:

[Nighthawk Lovers] Need a starter 86' NH 700

2009-06-11 Thread anthony fotiou
Greetings, My 86' NH 700 has been down for several months with a bad starter. Brushes were changed but the armature is bad. Any info about locating a new / used starter or parts will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Tony.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fun with fuses

2009-06-02 Thread Anthony
I believe that the speedometer and odometer are mechanical (cable driven) not electrical. That is why they are still working. On May 30, 8:05 am, Minnesota Blue debac...@msn.com wrote: That is good to know!  I was assuming it had to be very far up the wire harness as all of the functions that

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Has anyone dealt with Old Bike Barn?

2009-06-02 Thread Anthony
Their rating is not that good... http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Old_Bike_Barn On Jun 1, 10:26 pm, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: Ordered a petcock rebuild kit from that site (oldbikebarn.com) in the middle of May. They were quick to charge my credit card and just as quick to let

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Backrest

2009-06-02 Thread Anthony
I believe anything from 92 on will fit. I an not sure about previous years. The part number is 08F75-MW3-100. This is the backrest / luggage rack. On Jun 1, 8:14 pm, jae jae1...@gmail.com wrote: Im looking for a backrest for my 97 750. Does anyone know what years are interchangeable.