Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Hello Nighthawk Riders

2023-04-01 Thread Graham Rogers
Will do On Sat, Apr 1, 2023, 1:37 PM Dennis Gallagher wrote: > Graham, > > Come see us next year! It will be good to see you. We're in > Christchurch and my NZ cell is 022-0809-047. > > Cheers, > > Dennis > > [image: MeeSmall.JPG] > > > On Apr 2, 2

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Hello Nighthawk Riders

2023-04-01 Thread Graham Rogers
Hey Dennis, will be in NZ this month but not the S.I. this time unfortunately. Next year I will On Sat, Apr 1, 2023, 1:28 PM Dennis Gallagher wrote: > Hello from down in New Zealand. > > I've sold both of my two Night Hawks CB700SC's ('84 & '85) now after > importing them into New Zealand when

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Hello Nighthawk Riders

2023-03-29 Thread Graham Rogers
Yep, miss the days of Allen - and Allen, who rode here (with Javier) to central PA to help me out with a CB650. Which reminds me I have many Nighthawk parts including a whole body set, new paint and decals, that beautiful deep blue. I’ve been working on Magnas - V4s the last couple of years, ever

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front brake looked up

2022-08-14 Thread Graham Rogers
Sure, the longer it sits the greater expectation of the caliper pistons becoming gooked up with deteriorating, solidifying brake fluid. On Sun, Aug 14, 2022 at 8:48 AM Larry Donovan wrote: > Has anyone experienced the front brake locked up from just sitting in > storage? > > Get Outlook for

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 NH 700 clutch quuestion, and an exhaust interchangeability question.

2022-08-13 Thread Graham Rogers
On Sat, Aug 13, 2022 at 6:01 AM geo-hawk allan wrote: > Greetings, One of the first 2 things I had to do with my 700S after > getting it was, replace both front and rear tires as well as replacing the > clutch plates & springs! Then had to replace the cables shortly after, both > clutch and

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 NH 700 clutch question, and an exhaust interchangeability

2022-08-12 Thread Graham Rogers
stock, always had to paint them & were too loud. > > I'd bought original exhaust from member Graham Rogers I never used. > > Cheers - Bernie > > > -Original Message- > From: Ian Chames > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > Sent: Fri, Aug 12, 2022 6:19 p

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 84 Nighthawk 650 Fuse Block

2022-07-08 Thread Graham Rogers
Typical cb650sc nighthawk fuse box. I use tin foil to pad out the fuses and whatever to make contact. That usually works. On Fri, Jul 8, 2022 at 11:33 AM J Michael Fiala wrote: > Hello from NE Ohio! > > After about 18 years< I pulled my 650 out of storage after my 17 yo son > requested we get

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank restoration

2021-11-21 Thread Graham Rogers
I can see the vinegar doing it’s work On Sun, Nov 21, 2021 at 9:13 AM David Shevlin wrote: > Graham.it was an involved-process (perhaps *over-involved*) but > the results were excellent. > > *From:* Graham Rogers > *Sent:* Saturday, November 20, 2021 8:41 PM > *To:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank restoration

2021-11-20 Thread Graham Rogers
oot iron >> broke in the process. >> >> David >> >> >> *Before / After Conditions:* >> >> [image: image] >> >> >> Bonus pics: >> >> *Rust (and liquid) from the tank* >> [image: P9031587] &

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 nighthawk 650 puffing/popping on deceleration and other issues UPDATE

2021-09-05 Thread Graham Rogers
What oil do you have in it? On Sun, Sep 5, 2021 at 10:04 AM David Shevlin wrote: > Thanks Drew. I’ll take this opportunity.. > > 1986 Nighthawk S . 20K miles in great shape. When I put it away at the > end of last season (fresh oil / filter, full tank of stabilized gas, > drained-carbs),

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 nighthawk 650 puffing/popping on deceleration and other issues

2021-08-21 Thread Graham Rogers
Check the vacuum line from carb to petcock and gas cap air vent On Sat, Aug 21, 2021 at 8:32 PM 'AGL' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! < nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> wrote: > The bike sat for 20 something years with 14,000 miles before I got ahold > of it I cleaned the carbs twice but

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk for sale

2021-07-24 Thread Graham Rogers
It will need carbs cleaned and for sure a battery, maybe/probably tires, hydraulic system(s) On Sat, Jul 24, 2021 at 9:48 AM 'Bernard Frank' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: > I was thinking $1500-1700. Could care less about women's helmet & jacket. > Do they have motorcycle inspections

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1996 Nighthawk

2021-06-14 Thread Graham Rogers
I just finished a 1979 Suzuki GS750L that had been sitting in a barn since 2003. It takes 10 mins minimum before I can take it off choke On Mon, Jun 14, 2021 at 5:37 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > Shows up Graham Rogers, probably something I've done in my phone , but I > know you are THE Kiwi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1996 Nighthawk

2021-06-14 Thread Graham Rogers
I’m not? Mmmm, me think I am. On Mon, Jun 14, 2021 at 5:33 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > Sorry Graham, just noticed you weren't Kiwi in reply > > On Mon, Jun 14, 2021, 3:01 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> You’ve done really well if it only takes a couple of minutes to be >&

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1996 Nighthawk

2021-06-14 Thread Graham Rogers
You’ve done really well if it only takes a couple of minutes to be running right after a 2-3 hiatus. On Mon, Jun 14, 2021 at 2:26 PM 'nick.t...@btinternet.com' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: > My original problem was #1 cylinder taking a lot longer to warm up > compared to the other

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs.........

2021-06-07 Thread Graham Rogers
Lewisburg Pa 17837 On Mon, Jun 7, 2021 at 1:10 PM Leland Hardy < leland.ha...@dyslexiaawarenessfoundation.org> wrote: > Graham, where are you located? > > On Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 4:36 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Would love to take it all apart for and with y

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fork Tube

2021-06-01 Thread Graham Rogers
Where are you? On Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 12:12 PM Dave duChêne wrote: > > 1983 Nighthawk 650. > Anybody know where I can get a fork tube? > Mine are pitted and keep cutting seals. > Dave > > > -- > If you forward this e-mail please remove my address. > > -- > You received this message because you

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank restoration

2021-06-01 Thread Graham Rogers
very important tip. DO NOT get any of the liquid on your paintwork, >>> it will eat it. Ask me how I know. >>> Hope this helps. >>> >>> On 19 May 2021, at 01:24, Graham Rogers wrote: >>> >>> Has Anyone had any experience removing a deterio

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank restoration

2021-05-24 Thread Graham Rogers
into the tire opening. I’ll leave it in there for three or four years. On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 8:57 AM Graham Rogers wrote: > First local hardware store I walked into here had Methyl Ethyl Ketone. I > set up the tank, had a pressure washer ready to go and every precaution not > to get

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank restoration

2021-05-24 Thread Graham Rogers
24, 2021 at 12:39 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> How do you stop it splashing out via the filler cap? >> >> On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 10:51 AM Kyle Munz wrote: >> >>> I got lazy when I had to *agitate* my old 650 tank. I filled it full of >>>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank restoration

2021-05-24 Thread Graham Rogers
mpy roads for a day. > > -Kyle > > > On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 8:01 AM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Yeah, I’ve done it before a few times >> >> On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 8:29 PM David Shevlin >> wrote: >> >>> Yes, by shaking. It’s a good work-o

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank restoration

2021-05-24 Thread Graham Rogers
Yeah, I’ve done it before a few times On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 8:29 PM David Shevlin wrote: > Yes, by shaking. It’s a good work-out ! > > *From:* Graham Rogers > *Sent:* Sunday, May 23, 2021 4:18 PM > *To:* nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* Re: [Nighthaw

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank restoration

2021-05-23 Thread Graham Rogers
rience and to report that I am back on the road ! > After several years. Side note: I had forgotten how un-fun mounting tires > (front and back) is. One, two-foot iron broke in the process. > > David > > > Before / After Conditions: > &g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank restoration

2021-05-23 Thread Graham Rogers
Yes, tell me! On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 10:51 AM David Shevlin wrote: > Graham...I had good success at removing rust from my 1986 NHS > tank-innards. Happy to share if you’re interested. > > David > > *From:* Graham Rogers > *Sent:* Sunday,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank restoration

2021-05-23 Thread Graham Rogers
a few streaks on the paint, not too bad. EMK is so strong it started to work on the plastic funnel I was using. Now To remove the rust in the tank, forget about lining it again. Thanks folks for the suggestions. On Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 5:51:44 PM UTC-4 Graham Rogers wrote: > Thanks N

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank restoration

2021-05-19 Thread Graham Rogers
rtan Sealeater. I bought some > and yes it did work. I then used the rest of kit to seal the tank and it’s > been good ever since. > One very important tip. DO NOT get any of the liquid on your paintwork, it > will eat it. Ask me how I know. > Hope this helps. > > On 19 May

[Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank restoration

2021-05-18 Thread Graham Rogers
Has Anyone had any experience removing a deteriorated liner out of a gas tank. There is rust under the liner. I want to deal with the liner first. I have already pressure washed a lot out of it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 Nighthawk 650 Shaft Drive Dies After Riding For 15 minutes

2021-04-13 Thread Graham Rogers
Make sure gas cap allows air in to replace gas going to carbs. On Tue, Apr 13, 2021 at 12:16 PM hol...@shadowbrush.com < hol...@shadowbrush.com> wrote: > It does sound like fuel starvation. I had a similar case where I could > ride my 650 at 60 MPH without a problem, but the engine died when I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Upgrade electronic ignition for 1983 Nighthawk CB650SC

2021-04-12 Thread Graham Rogers
u know of > any. Thank you > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 11, 2021, at 6:17 PM, Graham Rogers > wrote: > >  > The 1983 Nighthawk CB650SC has electronic ignition. It has no points or > condenser. > > On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 5:23 PM skasp...@gmail.com > wr

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1985 Nighthawk 650 Shaft Drive Dies After Riding For 15 minutes

2021-04-11 Thread Graham Rogers
Sounds like leaking vacuum line from carb boot to petcock or leaking diaphragm in the petcock. Might also be restriction in petcock filter in the tank. On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 10:27 PM Leland Hardy < leland.ha...@dyslexiaawarenessfoundation.org> wrote: > Every time I put the 1985 Honda Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Upgrade electronic ignition for 1983 Nighthawk CB650SC

2021-04-11 Thread Graham Rogers
The 1983 Nighthawk CB650SC has electronic ignition. It has no points or condenser. On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 5:23 PM skasp...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello friends, > I have a question and I hope someone has had some experience with this. I > am looking to upgrade my bike with an electronic ignition

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb up for grabs

2021-04-10 Thread Graham Rogers
, > J. Greaves > > On Apr 3, 2021, at 8:28 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: > >  >  > > On Sat, Apr 3, 2021, 8:20 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Yeah, along side about 3 other banks of Nighthawk carbs. Where are you? >> >> On Sat, Apr 3, 2021 at 8:05 PM Darin Ha

Re: [EXTERNAL]--Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb up for grabs

2021-04-10 Thread Graham Rogers
gt; > On Apr 3, 2021, at 10:33 PM, Gmail wrote: > > Wilkes NC > > Thanks, > J. Greaves > > On Apr 3, 2021, at 8:28 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: > >  >  > > On Sat, Apr 3, 2021, 8:20 PM Graham Rogers <mailto:grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com>> wrote: > Yeah,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs.........

2021-04-09 Thread Graham Rogers
gt;>> >>>  >>> Thanks Kiwi. Just wondering if bike was stored on center stand or side >>> stand. Fought a bunch of fuel leaks on my 700. O rings and bowl gaskets >>> >>> On Tue, Apr 6, 2021, 9:02 PM Robert Spraker >>> wrote: >>>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs.........

2021-04-06 Thread Graham Rogers
Good point Darin On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:40 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > Can you tell us where the gas is leaking from? Bowl, overflow tube, cross > over pipe o-rings.? > > On Tue, Apr 6, 2021, 8:09 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Where are you? >> >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs.........

2021-04-06 Thread Graham Rogers
Where are you? On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:03 PM Robert Spraker wrote: > I will give that a try > > fingers crossed. > > *-Rob-** \_0_/* > > > On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 6:57 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Before you take them off and taking them apart, tr

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs.........

2021-04-06 Thread Graham Rogers
> > On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 6:57 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Before you take them off and taking them apart, try tapping the bowls >> with a hammer and screw driver. Then drain them, let them refill and repeat. >> >> On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 5:51 PM Robert Spraker

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs.........

2021-04-06 Thread Graham Rogers
Before you take them off and taking them apart, try tapping the bowls with a hammer and screw driver. Then drain them, let them refill and repeat. On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 5:51 PM Robert Spraker wrote: > Started my baby “83 650SC” up today for the first time this year and was > greeted with the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Engne guard mounting hardware 85 700s (red) and decals

2021-04-04 Thread Graham Rogers
White are actually silver on the ‘85 red On Sun, Apr 4, 2021 at 11:21 AM Kyle Munz wrote: > I've had decent luck with cbdecals.com in the past. Some say they don't > look exactly like OEM but they're close enough and they don't rip if you > spritz a little soapy water on the surface first. > >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb up for grabs

2021-04-03 Thread Graham Rogers
Yeah, along side about 3 other banks of Nighthawk carbs. Where are you? On Sat, Apr 3, 2021 at 8:05 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > Got room on the shelf KIWI? > > On Sat, Apr 3, 2021, 8:02 PM darinhatton5 wrote: > >> Not in need but what a great offer. Hope someone in need is helped out >> >> >> >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 84 CB700SC

2021-03-13 Thread Graham Rogers
Where are you Joel? On Sat, Mar 13, 2021 at 9:53 AM Joel Hawkins wrote: > Will any other bike exhaust work on the 84 Nighthawk S? I'm having a hard > time finding an original exhaust system. > > Thanks, Joel > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1985 650 NH for sale - VA - as is

2021-03-10 Thread Graham Rogers
Ok, thanks Tyler On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 5:28 PM Tyler Garman wrote: > My apologies Graham I had someone contact me before you and it is already > sold. Thanks. > > On Wed, Mar 10, 2021, 16:02 Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Tyler, are you still thinking about selling

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1985 650 NH for sale - VA - as is

2021-03-10 Thread Graham Rogers
k something out. > >> On Sat, Feb 27, 2021, 18:11 Graham Rogers wrote: >> You’re in VA? Too bad, I’d be interested but am in PA >> >>> On Sat, Feb 27, 2021 at 4:49 PM tylerp...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> 1985 650 Nighthawk for sale. >>>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1985 650 NH for sale - VA - as is

2021-02-27 Thread Graham Rogers
I’m in Lewisburg 17837 On Sat, Feb 27, 2021 at 6:13 PM Tyler Garman wrote: > Where about in PA? I have family in the carlisle area and they have a > trailer. We could maybe work something out. > > On Sat, Feb 27, 2021, 18:11 Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> You’re in VA? To

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1985 650 NH for sale - VA - as is

2021-02-27 Thread Graham Rogers
You’re in VA? Too bad, I’d be interested but am in PA On Sat, Feb 27, 2021 at 4:49 PM tylerp...@gmail.com wrote: > 1985 650 Nighthawk for sale. > Asking $500 as is > Been sitting for 2 years > Needs a new handlebar > Aftermarket windshield included > > Here are some pictures and a few videos: >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Taller windshield

2020-12-08 Thread Graham Rogers
t; wheels in 86. > > -Original Message- > From: Graham Rogers > Sent: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 5:04 PM > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Taller windshield > > Just installed this windshield on my 86 Nighthawk. Not a perfect fi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1996 Nighthawk 250Cc Not going past 80Km/h

2020-11-19 Thread Graham Rogers
I wouldn’t bother with tubes at all unless you have them. If you do want them, look around the swing arm, you’ll probably see the clear tube from the battery, maybe a wire ring through which those tubes are guided so they hang just low enough to be out of the way and not touching the exhausts or

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1996 Nighthawk 250Cc Not going past 80Km/h

2020-11-19 Thread Graham Rogers
Carb overflow tubes, probably had rubber tubes attached at one point, going out to the bottom of the bike On Thu, Nov 19, 2020 at 1:35 AM Charl Schubach wrote: > Here are some pics of the carb and that nozzle thingy on the bottom > > On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 8:24:31 PM UTC+7

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1996 Nighthawk 250Cc Not going past 80Km/h

2020-11-19 Thread Graham Rogers
Yes, 28 thousand not 280 thousand On Thu, Nov 19, 2020 at 1:36 AM Charl Schubach wrote: > Oh and here is a pic of the Speedometer > > On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 1:35:32 PM UTC+7 Charl Schubach wrote: > >> Here are some pics of the carb and that nozzle thingy on the bottom >> >> On

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1996 Nighthawk 250Cc Not going past 80Km/h

2020-11-18 Thread Graham Rogers
289,000 km? You mean 28,900 I hope On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 12:08 AM Charl Schubach wrote: > That is super helpful thank you so much I really appreciate it! > > She currently has 289000KM on the clock. > > On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 10:28:52 AM UTC+7 kiwinPA wrote: > >> How many k’s on

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1996 Nighthawk 250Cc Not going past 80Km/h

2020-11-17 Thread Graham Rogers
How many k’s on it? On Tue, Nov 17, 2020 at 9:44 PM Charl Schubach wrote: > Thanks Nathan! I've got a video of her idling, but I'm not sure how I can > send it to you... > > On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7:12:49 PM UTC+7 nathan.p...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> It's a 250 so it doesnt exactly

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1996 Nighthawk 250Cc Not going past 80Km/h

2020-11-17 Thread Graham Rogers
Check the air filter, clean it or replace. Where are you? On Tue, Nov 17, 2020 at 4:40 AM Charl Schubach wrote: > Good afternoon everyone! > > I recently bought a 96 Honda Nighthawk and for some reason she does not go > past 80KM/h. > Can anybody help? > > > -- > *Regards* > > *Charl Schubach*

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 84 Nighthawk Idle jumps to 3K RPMs after leaning down on its kickstand

2020-10-21 Thread Graham Rogers
Spray starting fluid around the carbs, specially the boots between the carbs and engine, while bike is running to see if there is a vacuum leak On Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 12:01 AM 'Goblin Horn' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: > I don't think it could be cables especially choke because if I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 84 Nighthawk Idle jumps to 3K RPMs after leaning down on its kickstand

2020-10-20 Thread Graham Rogers
Or choke cable On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 3:44 PM Billy Woodman wrote: > Could the throttle cable be binding on something ? Is it when the handle > bars turn? > > On Tue, Oct 20, 2020, 2:43 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> >> Checked for vacuum leaks around the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 84 Nighthawk Idle jumps to 3K RPMs after leaning down on its kickstand

2020-10-20 Thread Graham Rogers
Checked for vacuum leaks around the carb boots? Synched the carbs? On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 1:07 PM 'Goblin Horn' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: > I haven't taken the bike out for more than 45 minutes yet but it's a 50/50 > chance every time I put the bike down on its kickstand when I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] a single no start day...

2020-10-19 Thread Graham Rogers
Walmart has them On Mon, Oct 19, 2020 at 11:06 AM William M wrote: > Graham, > thanks, ie: a 'maintainer'. > will look at going cheap, but not too cheap, don't want to wreck a good > battery that's only about a year old. > > > On Sun, Oct 18, 2020 at 3:08 PM G

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] a single no start day...

2020-10-19 Thread Graham Rogers
nning bad because the fuel washed the oil out of > that cylinder. > > Best to park with your fuel switched off if you don't trust your petcock > seals. > > > On Mon, Oct 19, 2020 at 6:08 AM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> A maintainer - yes, a trickle charger - no. I hav

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] a single no start day...

2020-10-18 Thread Graham Rogers
week? > William > > On Sunday, October 18, 2020, Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> My guess with the starting issue on that particular occasion is that >> flooding or starved gas. Either way, as it did start, make sure the vacuum >> line from carb to petcock is secure and f

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] a single no start day...

2020-10-18 Thread Graham Rogers
My guess with the starting issue on that particular occasion is that flooding or starved gas. Either way, as it did start, make sure the vacuum line from carb to petcock is secure and find that sweet spot when starting. Maybe full choke on your bike floods, so don’t give it full choke initially.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Battery wont charge after a short- what did I break?

2020-10-16 Thread Graham Rogers
No voltage at all? On Fri, Oct 16, 2020 at 8:06 PM Thomas Ware wrote: > So the battery isn’t reading any voltage.. I’m measuring post to post, > correct? > > There is some fluid surrounding the caps and some more that came out of > the overflow.. and oxidized my center stand a bit :-/ > > I can

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 650SC Clutch Feel

2020-09-25 Thread Graham Rogers
There’s a bit of a trick to bleeding the clutch and brake hydraulics. It involves cracking the banjo bolt on the reservoirs angling the handle bars so the banjo bolt is at the higher point. Just crack the bolt, and with rags or whatever under and around the bolt squeeze the lever in as if you are

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 650SC Clutch Feel

2020-09-25 Thread Graham Rogers
Yep, I agree with Kyle. If you’ve never cleaned the reservoir and clutch master cylinder you probably should/will have to On Fri, Sep 25, 2020 at 10:55 AM Kyle Munz wrote: > My clutch levers have always come back to the grip but the clutch > disengages way before I get to the grip. You may need

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Just bought 1984 nighthawk 650 that's making noise and not running correctly

2020-09-25 Thread Graham Rogers
You’re getting there but you need to connect the air box boots. You’re running lean otherwise and not getting the gases from the top of engine back into circulation On Thu, Sep 24, 2020 at 9:51 PM 'AGL' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! < nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Ran it for

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Just bought 1984 nighthawk 650 that's making noise and not running correctly

2020-09-24 Thread Graham Rogers
Not yet, keep running it On Thu, Sep 24, 2020 at 5:39 PM 'Goblin Horn' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: > Now its smoking again maybe a little worse than before and I think I'm > getting a slight backfire hard to tell could this be the rings not seating? > Also when I turn the choke off

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Just bought 1984 nighthawk 650 that's making noise and not running correctly

2020-09-24 Thread Graham Rogers
Yep, most likely cam chain tensioner, typical of the CB650SC. Probably nothing to worry about unless it gets louder. How many miles on the bike? On Thu, Sep 24, 2020 at 4:51 PM 'AGL' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! < nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> wrote: > So now I'm getting this

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Just bought 1984 nighthawk 650 that's making noise and not running correctly

2020-09-21 Thread Graham Rogers
I have no idea if that’s a fit. It’s cheap enough to go with. It has a 30 amp fuse and battery connections. Get it. In the meantime make some sort make shift fuse so you can work on a running bike Sent from my iPad >> On Sep 21, 2020, at 8:41 PM, 'Goblin Horn' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Just bought 1984 nighthawk 650 that's making noise and not running correctly

2020-09-21 Thread Graham Rogers
There’s a fuse down by that starter relay, not the solenoid as I said, it could be that fuse, check it On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 6:16 PM 'Goblin Horn' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: > I think its the starter relay since if I tap it or move it just right I > can get power to the ignition.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Just bought 1984 nighthawk 650 that's making noise and not running correctly

2020-09-21 Thread Graham Rogers
Check battery voltage, what does it read, should be 12.4 or above. Then check main fuse. It is down by solenoid, cable runs from solenoid to battery. That fuse is really fragile. It’s behind a cover. It can look ok and still be no good. Again, where are you? On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 2:05 PM 'AGL'

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Just bought 1984 nighthawk 650 that's making noise and not running correctly

2020-09-21 Thread Graham Rogers
First of all, where are you located? Did you put in new oil and filter and make sure air filter is clean or replaced? Pinging could be cam chain tensioner or carbs out of synch or something else. If you can give it a compression test. If all 4 cylinders are about the same and above 75 psi ok. I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fork seals leaking

2020-09-09 Thread Graham Rogers
I have used the seal mates with pretty good success over the years, not always but in combination with new fork fluid and cleaning, they can work well. It depends however on the condition of the seals and of course the fork tubes - rust or pitting, Graham On Wed, Sep 9, 2020 at 7:49 AM Jenya

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

2020-08-27 Thread Graham Rogers
Check you’re getting spark, if so check spark plug, is it wet/black sooty or white and dry. If dry, it’s not getting gas, back to carb. If as you say it’s running rich, I guess you’re saying #1 is wet or black and sooty, check the enrichner (‘choke’) is closing properly. If it is then I’d remove

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter issue (yet again) - brushes are ground to powder.

2020-08-17 Thread Graham Rogers
Ouch! On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 11:56 AM skasp...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello friends, > I had replaced my brush assembly (by Caltric brand) about a year ago. The > starter was running fine until it did not. The same issue as before - all > brushes were ground to dust. > I presume it's the armature

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] engine spluttering!

2020-08-09 Thread Graham Rogers
Hi Andy, how many miles or ks on the bike? Try it without the air cleaner just as a test, oiled air cleaners, with too much oil, sometimes restrict airflow. Have you given it a compression check? Graham On Sun, Aug 9, 2020 at 9:47 AM Andrew Benger wrote: > Hi, this is my first post, have (sohc)

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700S Headlilight Fairing Repair

2020-08-06 Thread Graham Rogers
I use JBWeld a lot with fly screen on cracks On Thu, Aug 6, 2020 at 1:34 PM gary glick wrote: > Fairing has a crack. Per the forums it can be repaired with jb dwelded or > plastic welded. Is one method any better than the other? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas tank filter.

2020-08-04 Thread Graham Rogers
Agreed, spray some WD40 around it, may help, then the needle nose On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 12:34 PM Kyle Munz wrote: > I always tell myself it was probably already busted before I yanked it out > with a pair of pliers. > > -Kyle > > > On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 11:19 AM 'nick.tamps...@btinternet.com'

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1988 Honda Magna 750

2020-08-01 Thread Graham Rogers
Hold on, I already looked at that Magna. I’m interested only in a 1987 or 1988. Thanks anyway. On Sat, Aug 1, 2020 at 11:19 AM Graham Rogers wrote: > Yes! > > On Sat, Aug 1, 2020 at 10:05 AM 'Bart' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! < > nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> wrot

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1988 Honda Magna 750

2020-08-01 Thread Graham Rogers
Yes! On Sat, Aug 1, 2020 at 10:05 AM 'Bart' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! < nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Hi Kiwi, I just saw a 1986 Magna for sale in Vineland, NJ for $1200.on > Facebook Marketplace. I messaged him to see if it still available. It's > high mileage 36k+. Are you

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 84-86 Nighthawk 750-Will engine crash bars from this model fit an 84-86 cb700sc

2020-07-31 Thread Graham Rogers
Yes On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 8:15 PM gary glick wrote: > Looking for bars for my 700s. If I find them for a 750 will they fit my > bike as I have read that the 2 bikes are identical except for the engine > displacement? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Great to hear from other Nighthawk owners

2020-07-26 Thread Graham Rogers
Great bike Jim. I had the same year and model, congratulations but where’s the pic? Graham On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 5:08 PM Jim wrote: > My names jim, i just purchased a 2002 cb 750 nighthawk. I am getting > familar with the bike, i used to ride a honda cb 750 many years back, and > missed the

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1988 Honda Magna VF750

2020-07-24 Thread Graham Rogers
Following up on the Honda Magna broken choke plunger. I drilled the plunger and screwed in a very small bolt and washer and it works fine, for now. I got the carbs off and apart, cleaned them, replaced the air filter and put everything back together. Getting those four carbs back in the boots

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700s Nighthawk: How far should the rear brake pedal be from the engine.

2020-07-24 Thread Graham Rogers
I’ve never had trouble bending either brake pedal or gear shifter just using big pliers of sorts. Never had to heat them up. They bend pretty easy. You can take the brake pedal off the bike and put it in a vice and go to it or do it on the bike. If it doesn’t look bent just pry it out a little

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1988 Honda Magna VF750 V45

2020-07-22 Thread Graham Rogers
Yeah, I’m going to the hardware store this morning to look for a screw small enough On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 4:52 AM 'nick.tamps...@btinternet.com' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: > Hi Graham, > My 96 NH had the same problem. A previous owner drilled and tapped the end > and put a small

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk 700s-Engine crash bars

2020-07-21 Thread Graham Rogers
Mounting hardware are the engine bolts. I think I may have substituted longer bolts for existing ones, can’t remember. I do remember one of the three bolts on at least one side was really hard to get the nut on and I may have either left it off or couldn’t tighten it. Graham On Tue, Jul 21, 2020

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Spark Plugs for 85 700S and brand of air filter.

2020-07-09 Thread Graham Rogers
Yep NGK for many thousands more than 4K On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 5:26 PM gary glick wrote: > The book calls for changing plugs @ 4,000 miles. Plugs in the book are > either ND x24epr or NGK dpr8ea-9. Being it is now 30 years later are there > recommended plugs that can go longer than 4,000 miles?

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] email a NHL member on the map?

2020-07-04 Thread Graham Rogers
I don’t know such things On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 3:09 PM mike wrote: > Link me to the map? > > On Sat, Jul 4, 2020, 3:08 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> I don’t know. Easy to just say ‘here I am’ >> >> On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 2:05 PM mike wrote: >> >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] email a NHL member on the map?

2020-07-04 Thread Graham Rogers
> > On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Just tell us where you are and you’ll have done it >> >> On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM William M wrote: >> >>> Good morning All, >>> is it possible to attempt to email a NH n

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] email a NHL member on the map?

2020-07-04 Thread Graham Rogers
I don’t know. Easy to just say ‘here I am’ On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 2:05 PM mike wrote: > Map? > > On Sat, Jul 4, 2020, 10:30 AM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Just tell us where you are and you’ll have done it >> >> On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM William

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] email a NHL member on the map?

2020-07-04 Thread Graham Rogers
Just tell us where you are and you’ll have done it On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM William M wrote: > Good morning All, > is it possible to attempt to email a NH neighbor from the map? > Thanks, William > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1986 Nighthawk S Rear Wheel Re-Install / Drive Spines-Engagement

2020-07-03 Thread Graham Rogers
All is well! On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 1:46 PM David Shevlin wrote: > Tony.thanks for the quick response and images. I’m beginning to > feel better ! > > David > > *From:* Tony Rosiles > *Sent:* Friday, July 3, 2020 1:05 PM > *To:* nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 700s Nighthawk-bikini windscreen cracked-repair or replace-right rubber grip cove torn-oem available?

2020-07-02 Thread Graham Rogers
Take a couple of pics so we can see whether you have original hand grip or wrong size aftermarket On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 4:59 PM gary glick wrote: > Just got my 85 700s Nighthawk. Very nice. 16,700 miles. Minor needs: crack > in the bikini windscreen and right rubber grip is torn and doesn't

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Life here on Nighthawk Lovers

2020-06-30 Thread Graham Rogers
Gustafsson Plastics (www.bikescreen.com) On Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 9:04 PM mike wrote: > The specII site? Formerly telefix? > > > > > On Tue, Jun 30, 2020, 8:55 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> If you’re looking for protection from wind, I don’t think 3 and half >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Life here on Nighthawk Lovers

2020-06-30 Thread Graham Rogers
If you’re looking for protection from wind, I don’t think 3 and half inches will make any difference. However 10 inches, well I’ll let you know in two weeks (if you remind me), because I ordered the 10 inch plus 2 inch wide Euro model for my 1986 700S, Graham On Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 6:39 PM

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Life here on Nighthawk Lovers

2020-06-29 Thread Graham Rogers
the first choice for oil is >>> Shell rotella full synthetic t6 5w-40. I am going to use that in my 85 >>> 700s, bike due in July 2, 2020. Do you agree? Thanks. Gary >>> >>> On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 2:01 PM Graham Rogers < >>> grahamjoanrog...@gmail.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Life here on Nighthawk Lovers

2020-06-29 Thread Graham Rogers
ites show the first choice for oil is > Shell rotella full synthetic t6 5w-40. I am going to use that in my 85 > 700s, bike due in July 2, 2020. Do you agree? Thanks. Gary > > On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 2:01 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> >> Changing the exhaust system

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Life here on Nighthawk Lovers

2020-06-29 Thread Graham Rogers
Changing the exhaust system In any way changes the exhaust note. I have owned all the different Nighthawk models and I go back to the 700S because of the black chrome and the sound. The Nighthawk 700S and the First generation Yamaha VMAX have the best sound, Graham On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 1:06 PM

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 700s red-Need right side cover-Best Led headlight bulb recommendation-Hondaline (or good quality recommendation) engine guard-was hondaline chrome in color?

2020-06-26 Thread Graham Rogers
Gary, did you get the manual? On Sat, Jun 13, 2020 at 9:22 PM gary glick wrote: > Thank you so much. > > On Sat, Jun 13, 2020 at 8:30 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Just your address is enough >> >> On Sat, Jun 13, 2020 at 8:26 PM gary glick wrote: >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk 650: year of manufacture query

2020-06-25 Thread Graham Rogers
lour,, I think. >> >> >> >> On Thu, 25 Jun 2020, 22:45 Graham Rogers, >> wrote: >> >>> It’s certainly a CB650SC but has round headlamp instead of OEM square one >>> >>> On Thu, Jun 25, 2020 at 5:36 PM Pat Hehir >&g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk 650: year of manufacture query

2020-06-25 Thread Graham Rogers
the surrounding of the engine no. on your picture doesn't even >>>> look like RC 13 Nighthawk. >>>> Maybe you just send a picture of the whole engine and we'll see what it >>>> looks like. >>>> >>>> >>>> Am Mittwoch, 24. Juni 2020 1

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk 650: year of manufacture query

2020-06-24 Thread Graham Rogers
The VT500 is a twin cylinder whereas the CB650SC is a 4 cylinder On Wed, Jun 24, 2020 at 5:49 AM Pat Hehir wrote: > *Update* : I have found out that the frame is from a 1987 VT 500 EF, the > bike looks identical to a 1983, 650 Nighthawk. > > Is it possible that the both bike frames are the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda cb550 nighthawk

2020-06-22 Thread Graham Rogers
Ah, not quite close enough to just show you On Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 9:51 AM Jan Vaes wrote: > Belgium > Antwerp > > Op ma 22 jun. 2020 2:20 PM schreef Graham Rogers < > grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com>: > >> >> Where are you? >> >> On Mon, Jun 22, 2

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