Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-16 Thread Holger Selover-Stephan
On Sep 16, 2019, at 6:26 PM, Jenya Spektor wrote: > > Thanks as always - now when it is ‘3818’ that means 38th week of 2018, > correct? Thanks yup -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-16 Thread Jenya Spektor
Thanks as always - now when it is ‘3818’ that means 38th week of 2018, correct? Thanks Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 16, 2019, at 5:50 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: > > About 3500 miles into the battlax tires I put on this year with no > complaints. What does concern me that I havent seen

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-16 Thread Dave duChêne
I'd stay away from Metzler, I have 3500km on a front tire and it's done. Dave On Mon, 16 Sep 2019 at 18:55, Darin Hatton wrote: > And follow reassembly steps in manual. As mentioned above, things need to > be done in order > > On Mon, Sep 16, 2019, 5:50 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > >> About 3500

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-16 Thread Darin Hatton
And follow reassembly steps in manual. As mentioned above, things need to be done in order On Mon, Sep 16, 2019, 5:50 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > About 3500 miles into the battlax tires I put on this year with no > complaints. What does concern me that I havent seen discussed here is the > date

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-16 Thread Kurt Nolte
If you found cracks on the rear, check the front reaaally well, and look for the date code on the tire. If it's old, get both! You only have two tires, they're both critical to keeping you upright. On Mon, Sep 16, 2019 at 12:59 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: > Hey Friends. > I am sure there are

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-16 Thread Holger Selover-Stephan
Uh, I think I misunderstood you. The *wheels* are easy to take off the bike. Takes just a few minutes. Follow the manual when mounting them again, there are a few gotchas. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-16 Thread Graham Rogers
Jenya, you mean they charge $55.00 for tire and mounting or just mounting? I do all my own but wish someone else would do them for me. It’s never real easy. Good tire irons make a different and there are good helpful tips on YouTube. I just ordered Shinkos front and back for a 1984 650 Nighthawk.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-16 Thread Holger Selover-Stephan
> 1. Are they tubeless tires? Yes, should be > 2. Which tires would you recommend - budget pick but good quality that lasts... This has been discussed earlier here in this group. I'd just look that up. > 3. Is it relatively easy to take them off the bike? If you have good tire irons and you're

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-16 Thread Jenya Spektor
Hey Friends. I am sure there are topics already in existence for the topic, but wanted to see what you can suggest. I just discovered a few cracks in the side wall of my rear tire - time to get rid of it. My local shop had some questions for in order to give me a more accurate price (going rate