[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suggestions for accessories

2016-11-15 Thread Jim Bolen
Center stand- a MUST! Makes any kind of work on the bike easier, plus it makes parking the bike in tighter spots a breeze. Progressive Springs, front- again, a must. Braking has so much less dive, plus she is more planted in the corners. SS brake lines- yep, you guessed it, again a must. Braking

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suggestions for accessories

2016-11-14 Thread Marion
I have an entire parts bike,I think this picture is of the other bike and I have robbed a few parts from the parts bike. Less thn 13,000 miles. Most everything there. I used a few things and if any doesn't sell I will just squirell back the parts ( Parts Hoarder ) LOL 1983 550 sc . I do have a

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suggestions for accessories

2016-11-14 Thread Marion
On Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 12:12:40 PM UTC-5, Tom La Fleur wrote: > > Looking for a few accessories to purchase this winter for my 1991 NH 750 > and wondered if anyone could suggest something they have used and works > well. Looking for a windshield and saddle bags for sure and highway p

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suggestions for accessories

2016-11-13 Thread jrhoyt0895
Oh yeah. I forgot about the center stand. That is crucial for lubricating and adjusting the chain, and if you want to do your own tires. The bike should have come with a center stand. Honda really dropped the ball on that one. I don't do my own tires, but I do save a lot of money ordering

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suggestions for accessories

2016-11-13 Thread jrhoyt0895
Would someone like to explain to me how my comment got deleted? If someone disagrees with me, I can take it like an adult. On Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 12:12:40 PM UTC-5, Tom La Fleur wrote: > > Looking for a few accessories to purchase this winter for my 1991 NH 750 > and wondered if anyo

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suggestions for accessories

2016-11-13 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
1 - Engine guards YES. I just dropped my bike on Friday. I'm ok but my engine guard on the right side is really bent and dented. I'd hate to see what would have happened to my engine. The ones on eBay are not that good. If you can find Honda Line ones they are worth it. 2 - Slipstreamer Spi

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suggestions for accessories

2016-11-12 Thread jrhoyt0895
I recommend against engine guards and highway pegs. If they're like the ones I bought, I ended up removing them because the highway pegs put me in a awkward riding position and the engine guards ended up rusting in short order. Besides, on an air-cooled engine, the engine guards reflect heat

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suggestions for accessories

2016-11-12 Thread jrhoyt0895
Also, my Nighthawk 750 came with a sissy bar that I got rid of. I got tired of kicking the thing every time I mounted the bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suggestions for accessories

2016-11-12 Thread jrhoyt0895
I recommend against engine guards and highway pegs. If they're like the ones I bought, I ended up removing them because the highway pegs put me in a awkward riding position and the engine guards ended up rusting in short order. Besides, on an air-cooled engine, the engine guards reflect back a