[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal sand brake light 83 650

A- I have a CB650Sc and when I replaced the rubber arms holding the blinkers they stopped working. The wires are color coded and I did not have them wired incorrectly. Here is what I learned, the turning signals in the back are one filament light bulbs that light only when you activate

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal issue

On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 3:56:14 PM UTC-6, Arthur Sheller wrote: > > My left front turn signal comes on like a parking light when I turn on the > ignition. It blinks normally when I turn it on. Any thoughts? Thanks > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal

Try ebay On Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 7:35:40 AM UTC-6, Darin Hatton wrote: > > Looking for front left turn signal, complete with clamp for 84-86 > nighthawk 700s. Any help would greatly appreciated. > Darin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal

Maybe DAP RAPIDFUSE On Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 7:35:40 AM UTC-6, Darin Hatton wrote: > > Looking for front left turn signal, complete with clamp for 84-86 > nighthawk 700s. Any help would greatly appreciated. > Darin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal

I would like to find old oem signal. Not fond of reproduction On Sat, Dec 22, 2018, 9:21 AM Doug Jones wrote: > Darin > > I bought the rubber componets for three and they were like 7 bucks a > piece. DON'T swap out more that one at a time and test the signals after > each one. I shot

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal

Darin I bought the rubber componets for three and they were like 7 bucks a piece. DON'T swap out more that one at a time and test the signals after each one. I shot gunned all three and then the blinkers stopped working. I had a flaky ground and didn't know where to start. Just my two

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal stem replacement

Partzilla has new OEM for the 700S. -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal stem replacement

> To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! <nighthaw...@googlegroups.com > > > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal stem replacement > > All four stems on my 91 NH 750 are cracked. Like you I don't want to buy > new ones. My homemade solution was to get 2 or 3 nails the same len

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal stem replacement

: 6/23/17 6:30 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal stem replacement All four stems on my 91 NH 750 are cracked. Like you I don't want to buy new ones. My homemade solution was to get 2 or 3 nails the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal stem replacement

All four stems on my 91 NH 750 are cracked. Like you I don't want to buy new ones. My homemade solution was to get 2 or 3 nails the same length as the stem and wrap black electrical tape around them against the stem to provide stiffness and support. I first tried to repair the cracks with

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

ers@googlegroups.com> Date: 09/21/2015 9:01 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues Great catch. I was expecting the lights to be on and flash when signalling for some reason. In that case, they are only failing to flash.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

t; Sent: Sun, Sep 20, 2015 2:16 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues For what it's worth. My rear idiot lights don't come on at all when the bike is running. They only flash when the signal is activated. All my lights work fine. The rear "parking" Amber lights sh

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

For what it's worth. My rear idiot lights don't come on at all when the bike is running. They only flash when the signal is activated. All my lights work fine. The rear "parking" Amber lights should only come on when the signal is activated. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

Rear signals are typically only two wire lights anyway, especially if they aren't red. Can't legally have always-on amber lights on the rear of a vehicle in the US. Kurt On Sep 20, 2015 2:16 PM, "Alexander Press" wrote: > For what it's worth. My rear idiot lights don't

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

lt;nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> Sent: Sat, Sep 19, 2015 6:27 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues What bike and what is the camarro part number? Someone might want to bookmark this. Allen Thomas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

I agree. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 19, 2015, at 18:27, Allen Thomas wrote: > > What bike and what is the camarro part number? Someone might want to bookmark > this. > > Allen Thomas > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

What bike and what is the camarro part number? Someone might want to bookmark this. 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 from it, send an email

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

2015 9:14 am Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues It is normal for the running light in front to go out when the turn signal is activated. This makes the signal flash on an off, not just get brighter from the intermittent addition of the light from the second filament in the bu

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

It is normal for the running light in front to go out when the turn signal is activated. This makes the signal flash on an off, not just get brighter from the intermittent addition of the light from the second filament in the bulb. So at least that part of your bike is functioning normally.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal issues

Since it is all four corners I would suspect the relay as well. If you are inclined to you can buy a solid state replacement, they are a little more robust than the stock thermal flasher units. Kurt On Sep 14, 2015 9:14 AM, "EGrider" wrote: > It is normal for the running

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal stem replacement

How about chrome ones from the earlier bikes? Emgo makes replacements for cheap. 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 from it, send an email to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal stem replacement

The one I ordered was called 062830 TURN SIGNAL STEM MC but JC Whitney doesn't seem to carry it anymore and that was for an '83 650, not sure if the stems are different on the 90s bikes or not. Searching Amazon for "turn signal stem" turns up a bunch of options though, you might find something for

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal stem replacement

The stems on the 91-2003 generation CB750s are different than the previous generation of Nighthawks, the 550, the 650 and the 700S. They are not interchangeable. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 3, 2015, at 09:37, Kyle Munz wrote: > > The one I ordered was called 062830 TURN

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal stem replacement

With the three wire signals, I pull the black plastic sheathing off, thread the three wires through the stem then thread the sheathing back on. Works well, Graham Sent from my iPad > On Sep 3, 2015, at 08:38, Kyle Munz wrote: > > JC Whitney has some stems pretty cheap. The

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal stem replacement

I don't know, Kyle, but this is what I find: http://www.jcwhitney.com/motorcycle/lights-and-lighting/honda-motorcycle-c-nighthawk-1996/c14762d58886y1996j3s24.jcwx?filterid=d58886y1996z120 Maybe that was for another bike? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal stem replacement

Tommy and Brian, thanks. 50 euros is a little steep just to keep the electrical tape off my signal stem. Brian, that site is a good find and $36.50 delivered is better if quality is good. Still, I was hoping to just replace a stem for $12 or so. Looks like it's not going to happen. -- You

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal stem replacement

JC Whitney has some stems pretty cheap. The inside diameter is too small for the front 3 wire signals but works just fine for the 2 wire. -Kyle On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 7:32 AM, EGrider wrote: > Tommy and Brian, thanks. 50 euros is a little steep just to keep the >

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal Issue

Intermittent fault like that, I would place a bet on bad earthing On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 4:46:17 PM UTC+1, jaybird248 wrote: Hey, guys. I've developed a curious turn signal malfunction on my '93 NH750 with 20K miles. On left turns, dash indicator lights but not either turn

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal Issue

When you replace them make sure you match the wattage since that is what affects the blinker relay. I came across some once that were the right size/shape but the wattage was off and they blinked too fast, just like an LED would. -Kyle On Sun, Jul 19, 2015 at 2:45 PM, Jay S

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal Issue

They are not LED bulbs. They are marked 12V23/8W. Two of them looked in crappy shape. I guess I'll replace them all and let you know if that fixes it. Thanks. On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 11:46:17 AM UTC-4, jaybird248 wrote: Hey, guys. I've developed a curious turn signal malfunction on my

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal Puzzler

Let me just add that connectors can look connected and not be passing current at all. This is where the cleaning, adding dielectric grease, and reconnecting comes in. I once had to ride my Nighthawk 18 miles at night with no headlight and it was because the ground was not connected, even

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal Puzzler

Thank you all! I will check all of these things and get back to you. Kurt- any idea where the turn signals ground? This is my first bike, so I'm learning all of this as I go. Allen and EGrider, what should I use to clean the sockets and connection before adding the grease? James On

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal Puzzler

Electric degreaser and a toothbrush, or a nylon brush on an rotary tool, or even some really fine sand paper, toothpicks for crevices, etc. You just want to get anything out of there that might short connections or add resistance. Get the bulb sockets and the connectors inside the headlight

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal Puzzler

I'm beginning to think maybe I've seen it all. I keep hearing issues that I have already had and can reply to. My '83 550 had a bunch of weird turn signal issues and I bought another USED relay from Ebay. After it started doing the opposite thing. One worked only when cold and the other only

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal Puzzler

Wait, we can get free hats? -Kyle On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 12:06 PM, mark.wf...@gmail.com wrote: I'm beginning to think maybe I've seen it all. I keep hearing issues that I have already had and can reply to. My '83 550 had a bunch of weird turn signal issues and I bought another USED relay

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal Puzzler

Knightly, just look where your wires come out of the turn signal posts. Another 6 inches or so and you will see the plugs. Three wires up front and two for the rear signals. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: turn signal lights

thanks for the help. tom On Aug 15, 2:54 pm, Javier Garcia jajgar...@gmail.com wrote: It is my understanding that most bikes are set up like that, the front signals will stay on while the rear ones don't. Somebody told me this was sort of a convention so other drivers could notice whether the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: turn signal lights

thanks for the help. tom On Aug 15, 2:55 pm, Graham Rogers graha...@ptd.net wrote: That's how they're meant to be Tom,  just as Kurt said.  The front   ones also act as running lights.  You got it right,  Graham On Aug 15, 2011, at 2:41 PM, Tom Farrell wrote: I did alot of work on my

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: turn signal lights

thanks for the help. tom On Aug 15, 2:46 pm, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds right to me. There should be three wires to each front turn signal lamp and only two to each rear, right? The fronts have a running light feature, at least on my 750. Not sure why rear lamps don't.

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

Crimp on ring terminal.. Its pourpse is exactly that, and takes less time -Original Message- Date: Thursday, June 03, 2010 9:13:28 pm To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: Icarus drm1...@yahoo.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

I just dealt with the same problem on the same bike. It turns out my turn signal flasher unit was bad. It's on the left hand side of the bike near the rectifier. However, you'll quickly find that they're outrageous in price. I also found that the blinker off of an '08 Kawasaki ZR600 (I think)

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

or go to an auto parts store and buy the unit for $3 - $4. On Jun 4, 2010, at 8:27 AM, Sean Snell wrote: I just dealt with the same problem on the same bike. It turns out my turn signal flasher unit was bad. It's on the left hand side of the bike near the rectifier. However, you'll quickly

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

Tried that. Unless of course you're willing to cut into your wiring harness to manually wire in the replacement unit from the auto store, they don't sell a direct aftermarket replacement. I wanted a direct plug in solution and this is the path I took. Sure, I could have saved at most $10, but the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

What year are your bikes? My '83 CB550SC has the black, plastic box instead of the traditional metal cylinder style. The link below is to an example of what I'm talking about. Sean Linkhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=300433954528viewitem= On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

There's the turn signal relay and the flasher unit. I'm talking about the flasher unit. At least I think that's what I'm talking about. I'm working on a 1982 Suzuki GS1100L right now and it has the two, relay unit and flasher unit.. But on my '84 or '85 or '86 700S (I forget which one)

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

Yup. When you ground it to the frame, don't just tape it to bare metal (might work for a few weeks but it won't last). find a bolt or screw threading into the frame and ground it there. I'd solder the ground wire to the edge of a washer and put the bold through it. On May 24, 5:28 pm, Tim Jacobs

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

I already picked up some of the heat shrink tubing from radio shack in a variety of sizes, I think it'll do nicely. I do, however, have another question. I just managed to get my blinker out (which was a giant pain in the ass because when it broke off it sheered off of the threaded end, leaving

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

I already picked up some of the heat shrink tubing from radio shack in a variety of sizes, I think it'll do nicely. I do, however, have another question. I just managed to get my blinker out (which was a giant pain in the ass because when it broke off it sheered off of the threaded end, leaving

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

Tim, I think (Graham - confirm!) that you can leave the grounds exposed, as long as your hot wiring is wrapped sufficiently. I see this done on electronics all the time and older automobiles. I haven't torn into the wiring on my bike so I can't confirm. Find the best ground you

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

I agree, On May 26, 2010, at 5:41 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: Tim, I think (Graham - confirm!) that you can leave the grounds exposed, as long as your hot wiring is wrapped sufficiently. I see this done on electronics all the time and older automobiles. I haven't torn into the wiring on my

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

I'll take the whole signal out this afternoon and see if I can't figure out what's going on. Currently there are clear plastic sleeve type things protecting all of the wire connections for my blinkers and other electronics and it makes it nearly impossible to ensure the connections are good. If I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

Tim, One thing that comes to mind to protect wires / connections is heat shrink tubing - available from some Auto parts stores and almost all electronics stores. When applied properly, heat shrink tubing provides a watertight seal that will keep just about anything out with no

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

Thanks Joey, Is there a reason that the heat shrink tubing is preferable to something like electric tape? Is it just that the seal is more watertight, or maybe that it is easier to remove in case it needs to be replaced? Also, do you have the link to those rubber mounted LED blinkers you

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal buzzes and blinks rapidly

Tim, Heat shrink tubing will provide a tighter seal compared to electrical tape, particularly when you consider a lot of what people buy as 'electrical tape' is really just a black tape that looks like electrical tape. If you aren't paying a couple dollars per roll, it isn't UL rated

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal switch 82 750SC not working

Was able to get ahold of a manual and it looks like it was miswired when the front signal was replaced by prior owner last summer. Got it figured out. Thanks! On Mar 14, 3:58 pm, gene hawkes hawkgen...@yahoo.com wrote: check the trun signal switch it may be bad or bad connection --- On Sun,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal Problems

My bike had the same issue. So as a mechanic I took advantage of the warranty and took it to the shop. I was told by them it was normal and not to worry about it. But I know that it is a problem and not normal. So i went for the first thing, battery cables. Sure enough that was the problem. Loose

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn Signal Problems

High resistance ground, repair,renew connection. --- On Wed, 4/1/09, Mikey ljma...@netzero.com wrote: From: Mikey ljma...@netzero.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn Signal Problems To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 8:42 AM

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: turn signal mods

I've had to replace those turn signal stay's on my bike. I've done both the rears and no, there isn't a way to eliminate them. Once you get them apart, you'll see that the chrome part is basically hollow and there isn't a way to attach them to the bike with the rubber stay. You can find them

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: turn signal mods

See ebay item 260320383693. These are nice replacements but the hole is a little small for the front signals with 3 wires. I drilled these out a little but you have to be careful or metal tubes will rip out of the rubber stems. On 12/5/08, bentman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I recently

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: turn signal mods

I got those same stems off of JC Whitney. Bobcat's right, from the outside they're identical to the stockers but the inside diameter of the metal tube isn't wide enough. Drilling them out is very scary tho, they'll spin inside rubber fitting and rip if you're not careful. -Kyle On Fri, Dec 5,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal relay

I had a turn signal relay problem i just went to auto zone and grabbed one from there works fine. On Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 1:28 AM, Paul LeBoutillier [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Does anyone know if turn signal relays are pretty much the same among mid-80's Honda bikes? Paul

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal relay

Alex, what year is your bike? Paul On Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 6:44 AM, Alexander Monteclaire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had a turn signal relay problem i just went to auto zone and grabbed one from there works fine. On Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 1:28 AM, Paul LeBoutillier [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal relay

650 Nighthawk... - Original Message - *From:* Paul LeBoutillier [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Thursday, October 02, 2008 7:50 AM *Subject:* [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal relay Sweet, thanks Dennis. In that case, does anyone know where I can

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal relay

yes --- On Thu, 10/2/08, Paul LeBoutillier [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Paul LeBoutillier [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signal relay To: Nighthawk Lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008, 1:28 AM Does anyone know if turn signal relays are