[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat padding Elevation

I have a 36" inseam and ride a 96 750. I have a Corbin seat that I picked up on eBay and it is actually a little lower then the stock. However, it is so much more comfortable and a much better riding position than the stock seat. With the Corbin I sit further back and don't slide forward

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat padding Elevation

Fessing up here. In my quest to have a second bike available on an opposite coast or Mexico, I was interested in the mighty prowess of the Nighthawk. The newer CB1100 version came to mind. I liked the idea of a rear disc brake and pinged their forum for information before buying. One owner, who

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat padding Elevation

Raising the seat with a 28" inseam is going to put you on your tiptoes at every traffic light. Personally, if I were in your position, and I basically am with a 29" inseam, I'd be looking to lower, not raise. But one thing you can do that people haven't mentioned is to go for an Airhawk pad.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat padding Elevation

I will go to the Dragon! On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 5:36 PM, Tommy Hill wrote: > Boston? Can anything be farther from most of us? > > How about we just create one? The Dragon! On NC/TN border. > > Or, David, have you disclosed that you are also a member of that "other" >

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat padding Elevation

How about a lap of lake Powel @ N.E. Az - Utah border From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave duChêne Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2016 3:16 PM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat padding

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat padding Elevation

Yup, I'm in Cape Breton. On 18 February 2016 at 18:36, Tommy Hill wrote: > Boston? Can anything be farther from most of us? > > How about we just create one? The Dragon! On NC/TN border. > > Or, David, have you disclosed that you are also a member of that "other" >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat padding Elevation

Boston? Can anything be farther from most of us? How about we just create one? The Dragon! On NC/TN border. Or, David, have you disclosed that you are also a member of that "other" board, too? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat padding Elevation

I think the annual Nighthawk meet this year is in Boston, right? On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 10:06 AM, Jim Bolen wrote: > Well, instead of a different seat, why not highway pegs attached to engine > guards? That's what I did and it relieves a bunch of discomfort on longer

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat padding Elevation

Well, instead of a different seat, why not highway pegs attached to engine guards? That's what I did and it relieves a bunch of discomfort on longer rides. Not just for the legs, but also the back. Yeah, and what Nighthawk Meet? Curious minds want to know! -- You received this message

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat Cover !

: Sent: 1/6/2014 9:05 AM To: nighthaw...@googlegroups.com javascript: Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat Cover ! I've reupholstered my seat with one from ebay for $36 and some staples. The guy made the cover specifically for my bike (1984 Nighthawk 650), so it fit perfectly, and was made out

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat Cover !

Sam... You have an 84 Nighthawk 650?...I do too!...don't see too many of these around...I just love mine! On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 9:05 AM, Sam isserg...@gmail.com wrote: I've reupholstered my seat with one from ebay for $36 and some staples. The guy made the cover specifically for my bike

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat Cover !

I've reupholstered my seat with one from ebay for $36 and some staples. The guy made the cover specifically for my bike (1984 Nighthawk 650), so it fit perfectly, and was made out of fresh pleather. If you can find Travelcade seat cover, you could try those too. My previous seat cover was from

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat Cover !

Thank you for the travelcade lead Paul, I ordered one from Jcw sent it back. It wasn't well made. Thank you, Ross -Original Message- From: Sam isserg...@gmail.com Sent: 1/6/2014 9:05 AM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat

If that isn't a 450 Seat - its something really close to it. -Joey On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 8:20 AM, Ralf Oehlerich roehler...@gmail.com wrote: It is a travelcade seat. There is one small nick on the right rear edge. On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 8:13 AM, FRED fzel...@myfrontiermail.com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat

yes and travelcade is the seat cover brand On Mar 7, 2012, at 8:32 AM, Joey Kelley wrote: If that isn't a 450 Seat - its something really close to it. -Joey On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 8:20 AM, Ralf Oehlerich roehler...@gmail.com wrote: It is a travelcade seat. There is one small nick

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat

That really looks like the seat from my '82 650 NH Jim On Mar 7, 2012, at 8:20 AM, Ralf Oehlerich roehler...@gmail.com wrote: It is a travelcade seat. There is one small nick on the right rear edge. On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 8:13 AM, FRED fzel...@myfrontiermail.com wrote: Hi please send me

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat won't latch

I did the same as Graham, and you can adjust it (with varying thickness washers) as the rubber-bumpers wear down. Eric On Mar 4, 12:19 pm, Graham Rogers grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com wrote: I used washers under the bolts holding the hook/latch to make the latches fit on both sides On Mar 4,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat won't latch

Thanks for the responses. I looked at mine and the hooks are part of a bracket that won't come apart and putting washers under the whole bracket didn't make much difference, so I tried just taking the whole bracket with the hooks and seeing if it would latch with no seat. That let me see very

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat won't latch

Dunno. No pics in your post. Tip: Click on Edit My Membership, copy the address that says Email The Group, paste it into the address line of whatever email program you use, write your email message as if it were a post and attach pics in the body of the email. It will appear here on the web page

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat won't latch

i got the pics, but i had to click the allow pictures from this user link in the email.. using gmail and chrome... On Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 11:03 AM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: Dunno. No pics in your post. Tip: Click on Edit My Membership, copy the address that says Email The Group,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat won't latch

I tried to attach them but they were too big apparently so it got rejected so I uploaded to PhotoBucket and embedded them instead. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat too high

And/or buy riding boots with taller heels and soles. On Nov 20, 7:42 am, Fred frdzel...@yahoo.com wrote:   HI, Just bought a 1986 Honda Nighthawk 450. I am 67 years old and want to get back into riding. I have not rode for about 30 years. I am five foot seven inches tall and have short legs.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat cover

Wow, I didn't even know this was an option. I have a tear in the seat of my 250, and I've been considering getting it upholstered, but I've gotten a couple of quotes and it's kind of expensive, i.e. I have more important things to do like replace the battery and get the carb cleaned. So, are

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat cover

I'm not sure about an online how-to. But depending on the seatcover it's generally as simple as taking the old cover off, replacing the foam padding if it's deteriorated (picked up from any upholstery shop), and then stapling the new one on making sure that it's stretched and aligned properly. As

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat cover

simple instructions came with the seat cover. From: Max maxsqua...@gmail.com To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, May 6, 2011 9:05:18 AM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat cover Wow, I didn't even know

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat cover

You have to check out eBay item number: 150527599099 If I still had a 650 I'd be going with that one - crushed valuer is cool baby! On May 5, 10:06 am, Paul p...@hondanighthawks.net wrote: *Good job Mack!!* * * *By the way...don't ever quit your day job to become a photographer! [?] But

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat cover

go great with that gold ferring -Original Message- Date: Thursday, May 05, 2011 8:43:36 pm To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: Sean sfox...@yahoo.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat cover You have to check out eBay item number: 150527599099

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: seat

When you get no immediate answer to a question here, it's most likely nobody has a clue. I'm guessing you won't find a ready-made aftermarket solution. My first thought would be to find a local upholsterer who could modify your existing seat. Or Google for motorcycle seat pads for the accessory

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: seat

If I were to want to refoam my seat, what sort would be recommended? Some sort of closed cell foam or foam rubber of a soft durometer? I'm sure the OP might be interested, too. -Kurt On Aug 24, 2010 8:09 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: When you get no immediate answer to a question

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: seat

I think your best bet is to reshape the seat yourself. This is the guide I was going to use before I decided to change bikes instead of seats. http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/index.php -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: seat

Seafoam! (Inside group joke!) Hehehehe -Joey On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 8:16 PM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: If I were to want to refoam my seat, what sort would be recommended? Some sort of closed cell foam or foam rubber of a soft durometer? I'm

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: seat

seafoam, lol On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 10:01 PM, Joey Kelley sandp...@gmail.com wrote: Seafoam! (Inside group joke!) Hehehehe -Joey On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 8:16 PM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: If I were to want to refoam my seat, what sort would

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat Covers-New Foam Kits, ect...

I am Looking for a Gas Tanki and Seat Pan or whole seat for my 1992 NH 750 ... would appreciate any links or advice =) On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 5:33 PM, Honda_66 n6z...@gmail.com wrote: I ordered a replacement Seat Cover for my 83 Nighthawk 450. I fit Very well. I used a heavy duty staple

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat Covers-New Foam Kits, ect...

I replaced mine on my 83 550 Nighthawk with one I ordered from Saddlemen. Instructions said you could use a regular T-50 Stapler but I found out it doesn't have enough power to drive the Staples into the seat frame. I bought a cheap Electric Stapler from Home Depot and used Arrow T-50 Staples and