Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Brake lines

2019-01-16 Thread Arthur Sheller
There's a set on ebay for a 700 S. Not sure if they are the same. Seller is nighthawkjimm. He would know. On Jan 15, 2019 11:42 PM, wrote: Any one know were I can purchase front brake lines for750s canadian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 CB 700 S

2019-01-16 Thread Arthur Sheller
Yes thanks, I got them all on ebay. So far I've had good luck. Replaced fuel tank, instrument cluster, front turn signals, front cowl, handle bar controls, brake and clutch levers, front forks, shift pedal rubber, carb gaskets and connector o-rings, petcock kit, left side cover and electrical

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 CB 700 S

2019-01-16 Thread Arthur Sheller
lly you can source oem > exhaust? Do you have a factory service manual for your bike? > > On Wed, Jan 16, 2019, 12:39 PM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> Yes thanks, I got them all on ebay. So far I've had good luck. Replaced >> fuel tank, instrument cluster, front turn signa

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 CB 700 S

2019-01-16 Thread Arthur Sheller
ice manual for your bike? On Wed, Jan 16, 2019, 12:39 PM Arthur Sheller wrote: > Yes thanks, I got them all on ebay. So far I've had good luck. Replaced > fuel tank, instrument cluster, front turn signals, front cowl, handle bar > controls, brake and clutch levers, front forks, shift

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 CB 700 S

2019-01-16 Thread Arthur Sheller
ider. Gl650i >> silverwing >> >> >> On Wed, Jan 16, 2019, 7:43 PM Arthur Sheller >> wrote: >> >>> I agree, I pulled carbs on a KZ1000 1977 for a buddy that sat for 15 >>> years. Big mess! So did your bike look that good when you got it? And >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Engine rattle noise - what could it be?

2019-01-16 Thread Arthur Sheller
Could be the timing chain. On Wed, Jan 16, 2019, 8:48 PM Holger Selover-Stephan Hi, > > There is this slight engine rattling noise on my '83 Nighthawk 650SC. I > recorded it after a 30 min ride (so the engine was at temperature): > https://photos.app.goo.gl/WpH2bu4Jz4jTRU7R9 > > Any idea what

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 CB 700 S

2019-01-16 Thread Arthur Sheller
up for the first time. Sat for about 10 years in my buddys garage covered > up. But he never drained gas or carbs. What a mess. Keep at it, be > persistent, BE CAREFUL, and enjoy >Darin > > On Wed, Jan 16, 2019, 5:24 PM Arthur Sheller wrote: > >> I'll check out the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 CB 700 S

2019-01-16 Thread Arthur Sheller
y rider. Gl650i > silverwing > > > On Wed, Jan 16, 2019, 7:43 PM Arthur Sheller wrote: > >> I agree, I pulled carbs on a KZ1000 1977 for a buddy that sat for 15 >> years. Big mess! So did your bike look that good when you got it? And >> thanks for the encouragement

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: (Just Joined Today} How do I remove the heavy paint from my front cowling?

2019-01-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
tially melted. There is a > small prong on each one holding it in the plug. You can use something very > small to slide into plug on the prong and release it. I use a piece of 1/16 > tig welding wire hammered flat > > On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 12:08 PM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: (Just Joined Today} How do I remove the heavy paint from my front cowling?

2019-01-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
> On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 12:19 PM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> Great where can I get a plug? Thanks! >> >> On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 11:17 AM Darin Hatton > wrote: >> >>> Thats what happens when you have loose or dirty connection . You should >>> be

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: (Just Joined Today} How do I remove the heavy paint from my front cowling?

2019-01-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
Kansas City, Mo On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 2:17 PM Darin Hatton Hey arthur, vintage connections.com has about every connector for > motorcycles known to man. Where you from? > > On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 2:30 PM Arthur Sheller wrote: > >> Wow! That looks really good! Where did you g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: (Just Joined Today} How do I remove the heavy paint from my front cowling?

2019-01-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 3:18 PM Arthur Sheller wrote: > >> Kansas City, Mo >> >> On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 2:17 PM Darin Hatton > >>> Hey arthur, vintage connections.com has about every connector for >>> motorcycles known to man. Where you from? >>&

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Engine rattle noise - what could it be?

2019-01-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
Was it the timing chain? On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 1:31 PM Tommy Hill I’ve always been told that the rattle will not hurt it. Mine rattled for > 15 years. Then I sold it. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: (Just Joined Today} How do I remove the heavy paint from my front cowling?

2019-01-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
Nice job! I could do that. Thanks! On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 2:25 PM 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! < nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote: > Made it myself with connectors and shrink wrap > > On Jan 17, 2019, at 2:18 PM, Arthur Sheller wrote: > > Kansas City, Mo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Engine rattle noise - what could it be?

2019-01-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
t; looses its tension and fails to put enough tension on the tensioner to take > out the slack in the timing chain. > > On Thu, Jan 17, 2019 at 2:34 PM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> Was it the timing chain? >> >> On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 1:31 PM Tommy Hill > >>&g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: (Just Joined Today} How do I remove the heavy paint from my front cowling?

2019-01-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
That's true. I spent two summers in Columbus as a teen. On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 2:37 PM Darin Hatton Yes they are. I went there in august, stayed till thanksgiving. Not a lot > different than southwest ohio where I live > > On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 3:34 PM Arthur Sheller wrote: > &g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 hawk to cafe racer

2019-01-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
PM UTC-6, Arthur Sheller wrote: >> >> How can I get carbs looking new without a cleaner like yours? >> >> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >> <https://go.onelink.me/107872968?pid=InProduct=Global_Internal_YGrowth_AndroidEmailSig__AndroidUsers_wl=ym_sub1=Intern

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 hawk to cafe racer

2019-01-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
then rotate. Then air blow them out. >> >> On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 6:43:26 PM UTC-6, Arthur Sheller wrote: >>> >>> How can I get carbs looking new without a cleaner like yours? >>> >>> Sent from Yah

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] (Just Joined Today} How do I remove the heavy paint from my front cowling?

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
Thanks I appreciate the welcome! On Mon, Jan 14, 2019, 4:42 PM Tommy Hill People like you just piss me off! > > Man, I wish I had that luck. > Nice find! > Lots of great people and advice here. Welcome. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal issue

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
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 t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signal issue

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
not working. If the right turn signal is working > (blinking), it is probably the bulb. > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jan 14, 2019, at 2:30 PM, Arthur Sheller > wrote: > > My left front turn signal comes on like a parking light when I turn on the > ignition. It blinks n

[Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signal issue

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
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 Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Life here on Nighthawk Lovers

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
Thanks for the insight. On Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 10:12:44 AM UTC-6, Paul LeBoutillier wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > Whenever people come together to discuss anything there are bound to be > those who rub us the wrong way. This happens for a myriad of reasons, but > it WILL happen. But

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signal issue

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
Thanks makes sense! On Mon, Jan 14, 2019, 4:38 PM Tommy Hill Oops. The right one is broken. Probably a bulb. > > -- > 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signal issue

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
orking > (blinking), it is probably the bulb. > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jan 14, 2019, at 2:30 PM, 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 >

[Nighthawk Lovers] (Just Joined Today} How do I remove the heavy paint from my front cowling?

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
I'm a newbie to the Nighthawk club. A little over a year ago I was given a 1984 Nighthawk S that sat for about four years because it stopped running. The poor guy took it to a local shop and they told him the engine was bad and it would cost big bucks to fix it. He parked it and bought a

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Turn signal

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
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

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: A learning video

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
Great learning opportunity! Thanks! On Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 9:20:57 AM UTC-5, Paul wrote: > > This video involves a Goldwing , but there > are some good points made that could apply to any bike or rider. > > > *Paul LeBoutillier * > *www.hondanighthawks.net

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signal issue

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 4:54:09 PM UTC-6, Arthur Sheller wrote: > > Thanks makes sense! > > On Mon, Jan 14, 2019, 4:38 PM Tommy Hill >> Oops. The right one is broken. Probably a bulb. >> Yep new bulb and it works great. Thanks! >> -- >> Y

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk 700S

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
It looks like it came off the showroom floor! That's incredible! You're very talented. That's what I'm hoping for with my 84 S On Jan 14, 2019 7:01 PM, "Graham Rogers" wrote: Just finished this 84 Nighthawk. Had to do the usual resto including brakes, body parts, decals, etc. something new

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: (Just Joined Today} How do I remove the heavy paint from my front cowling?

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
t; I need my tank that way. I have a post above about a café racer. Not sure > about the plastics. You better research that. May have to just rough it up > with sand paper, then prime and paint. > > On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 3:55:32 PM UTC-6, Arthur Sheller wrote: >> >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk 700S

2019-01-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
Thanks for the back to black tip. On Mon, Jan 14, 2019, 7:12 PM Arthur Sheller It looks like it came off the showroom floor! That's incredible! You're > very talented. That's what I'm hoping for with my 84 S > > On Jan 14, 2019 7:01 PM, "Graham Rogers" > wrote: >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Engine rattle noise - what could it be?

2019-01-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
Your welcome and good luck! On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 12:01 AM Holger Selover-Stephan < hol...@shadowbrush.com wrote: > Thanks, Arthur! Did a little sniffing around in the internet and you might > be right. > > Holger > > On Wed, Jan 16, 2019 at 6:50 PM Arthur Sheller

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700 S Compression Readings

2019-01-24 Thread Arthur Sheller
reading On Thu, Jan 24, 2019, 1:23 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Throttle yes choke no Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Jan 24, 2019 at 12:12 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: Wide open throttle AND wide open choke? When testing? On Thu, Jan 24, 2019, 12:52 PM Arthur Sheller wrote

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700 S Compression Readings

2019-01-24 Thread Arthur Sheller
InProduct=Global_Internal_YGrowth_AndroidEmailSig__AndroidUsers_wl=ym_sub1=Internal_sub2=Global_YGrowth_sub3=EmailSignature> >> >> On Thu, Jan 24, 2019 at 12:12 PM, Darin Hatton >> wrote: >> Wide open throttle AND wide open choke? When testing? >> >> On Thu, Jan

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700 S Compression Readings

2019-01-24 Thread Arthur Sheller
Thanks! On Thu, Jan 24, 2019, 6:58 PM Holger Selover-Stephan Yes, they did. Looks like a good haul. > > On Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 2:49:07 PM UTC-8, Arthur Sheller wrote: >> >> Did the pictures come through? >> >>> >>> -- > You received this mes

[Nighthawk Lovers] 700 S Engine Rebuild

2019-01-24 Thread Arthur Sheller
Has anyone ever rebuilt a 700 S engine? If so are parts available? -- 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] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread Arthur Sheller
t;>> bikes you have to have sold by spring? If so I have a buddy frothing at >>>>>> the >>>>>> mouth. A little more info please kiwi, year mileage and pics please? >>>>>> Darin >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Feb 19, 2019,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Changing Km/h speedo faceplate to MPH

2019-02-06 Thread Arthur Sheller
Hey Graham I got the tank today. On Wed, Feb 6, 2019, 3:25 PM Graham Rogers Who are they? > > On Wed, Feb 6, 2019 at 2:44 PM Kyle Munz wrote: > >> I haven't heard it since the last time I watched Mark Evans build >> something with Pete mate. >> >> -Kyle >> >> >> On Wed, Feb 6, 2019 at 1:36 PM

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Almost Time for Some New Rubber

2019-02-06 Thread Arthur Sheller
I know that On Wed, Feb 6, 2019, 3:52 PM Darin Hatton Well bob, let me put it this way. I'm not so sure I'm gonna be able to > keep the silverwing. Can't stand to see a bike sit and not be rode > > On Wed, Feb 6, 2019, 4:48 PM Arthur Sheller wrote: > >> Awesome man. How'd it

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Almost Time for Some New Rubber

2019-02-06 Thread Arthur Sheller
Awesome man. How'd it feel? On Wed, Feb 6, 2019, 3:40 PM Darin Hatton Looking good bob. Looks like you've been busy too. Just got back from a > spin around town . Finally dried up enough. > > On Wed, Feb 6, 2019, 4:37 PM Arthur Sheller wrote: > >> Awesome! I don't thi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Changing Km/h speedo faceplate to MPH

2019-02-06 Thread Arthur Sheller
Yes On Wed, Feb 6, 2019, 3:44 PM Graham Rogers The good one? > > On Wed, Feb 6, 2019 at 4:42 PM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> Hey Graham I got the tank today. >> >> On Wed, Feb 6, 2019, 3:25 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: >> >>> Who are they? >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 CB700SC Left Fork Oil Lock Spring Missing

2019-02-08 Thread Arthur Sheller
Okay thanks! On Fri, Feb 8, 2019, 9:11 AM Graham Rogers Never been in there > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2019 at 10:10 AM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> No it's at the bottom where the drain bolt threads are. >> >> On Fri, Feb 8, 2019, 9:06 AM Graham Rogers > wrote: >&g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 CB700SC Left Fork Oil Lock Spring Missing

2019-02-08 Thread Arthur Sheller
No it's at the bottom where the drain bolt threads are. On Fri, Feb 8, 2019, 9:06 AM Graham Rogers Are you talking about the spring that keeps the fork seal in place, the > spring you can see when you lift the fork seal dust cover? > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2019 at 9:50 AM Arthur R (Bob) Sheller < >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] What is this?

2019-02-16 Thread Arthur Sheller
What condition is it? Is there a lot of work? On Sat, Feb 16, 2019, 12:57 PM Carlos Monterroso < monterrosocarl...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks for the help! I can’t wait to rebuild this beauty. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] What is this?

2019-02-16 Thread Arthur Sheller
It attaches to return spring and activates brake light On Sat, Feb 16, 2019, 10:29 AM Arthur Sheller > On Sat, Feb 16, 2019, 10:25 AM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: > >> For brake pedal >> >> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >> <https://go.o

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] What is this?

2019-02-16 Thread Arthur Sheller
You're very welcome! On Sat, Feb 16, 2019, 12:59 PM Arthur Sheller What condition is it? Is there a lot of work? > > On Sat, Feb 16, 2019, 12:57 PM Carlos Monterroso < > monterrosocarl...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Thanks for the help! I can’t wait to rebuild this beauty. >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] What is this?

2019-02-16 Thread Arthur Sheller
Amazing deal! On Sat, Feb 16, 2019, 3:04 PM Holger Selover-Stephan Wow, that’s the same I paid for my bike, but mine wasn’t running and looks > nowhere near this nice! Great deal!! > > Holger > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Winterwonderland

2019-02-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
If you find the needle you might be able to glue a small brace on the back make it look okay. On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 11:33 AM Arthur Sheller That's 42 miles of fun. Those needles breaking is common. I had to do a > deep cleaning on the forks, they had never been serviced. It was a nasty >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Winterwonderland

2019-02-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
ht as high beam was out. Went with honda bulb for 8 bucks and change. > Hopefully yours is coming along. > Darin > > On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 11:02 AM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> Lol! >> >> On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 10:00 AM 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Winterwonderland

2019-02-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
The bad fuel tank I got from Graham has great decals but it's trash. On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 11:46 AM Arthur Sheller That sucks, we had similar last night. 5" of snow Friday and more on > Tuesday. > > On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 11:40 AM Darin Hatton >> Was wanting to get th

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Winterwonderland

2019-02-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 11:33 AM Arthur Sheller That's 42 miles of fun. Those needles breaking is common. I had to do a > deep cleaning on the forks, they had never been serviced. It was a nasty > mess! Much better now. Everything was within specifications but I had to > order a sma

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Winterwonderland

2019-02-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
Sorry to hear that. On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 11:55 AM Darin Hatton That sucks, it does look good sitting on bike. We haven't had much more > snow lately but a bunch of rain and flooding > On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 12:50 PM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> The bad fuel tank I got fro

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Winterwonderland

2019-02-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
Yes I am On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 11:35 AM Darin Hatton Bet your itchin for a ride ! > > On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 12:33 PM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> That's 42 miles of fun. Those needles breaking is common. I had to do a >> deep cleaning on the forks, they

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Winterwonderland

2019-02-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
Lol! On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 10:00 AM 'mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Have you heard of the Green new deal? Its a plan to protect us by taxing > fossil fuels into oblivion , ohhh and it will also protect us from bovine > flatulence which many scientists agree is a huge proponent

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-02-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
l_YGrowth_sub3=EmailSignature> > > On Thu, Jan 31, 2019 at 4:41 PM, Darin Hatton > wrote: > Hate to see a fellow honda lover trying to use a Clymer manual ; ) > > On Thu, Jan 31, 2019, 5:39 PM Arthur Sheller wrote: > > If he said he didn't have one I was going to tel

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Winterwonderland

2019-02-17 Thread Arthur Sheller
Awesome! On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 3:50 PM Tommy Hill I replaced those needles with cocktail swords! > > -- > 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 CB700SC Left Fork Oil Lock Spring Missing

2019-02-09 Thread Arthur Sheller
Feb 9, 2019, at 4:47 PM, Arthur Sheller wrote: > > Hey Graham, I got the bad tank today. Thanks! > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2019, 9:11 AM Graham Rogers wrote: > >> Never been in there >> >> On Fri, Feb 8, 2019 at 10:10 AM Arthur Sheller >> wrote: >> >>>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 CB700SC Left Fork Oil Lock Spring Missing

2019-02-09 Thread Arthur Sheller
Hey Graham, I got the bad tank today. Thanks! On Fri, Feb 8, 2019, 9:11 AM Graham Rogers Never been in there > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2019 at 10:10 AM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> No it's at the bottom where the drain bolt threads are. >> >> On Fri, Feb 8, 2019,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Almost Time for Some New Rubber

2019-02-14 Thread Arthur Sheller
Nice! On Thu, Feb 14, 2019, 8:26 AM Jacopo Botta There may be "off-the-rack" shock options for the 750 and would look into > those first. I could not find anything for the 700S, which has been out of > production for a decades and has unusually long shocks. Ended up having the > US importer for

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread Arthur Sheller
I have one I'll send you tomorrow. On Sun, Feb 10, 2019, 9:12 PM Holger Selover-Stephan Kyle, thank you for sharing that advice. And I'm happy to report the stud > came out without a problem with a set of vise grip plier. Phew!! Next > challenge: finding a replacement stud... > > Holger > > On

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
Shut off fuel and run gas out of carbs. Then open choke all the way and start and run out the remaining fuel. That should do it. Do you use ethanol or non ethanol fuel? On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 12:25 PM Graham Rogers Over the years I have had many 700S and CB650SC Nighthawks. A constant > issue has

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
Sweet! On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 2:19 PM Graham Rogers Off to get some now > > On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 3:18 PM Arthur Sheller >> Yes, I have access within 2 miles of my home so it's easy for me. I hope >> you can find it. Good luck! >> >> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
Drain the bowls and then run gas out of carbs as described. Good luck! On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 12:31 PM Graham Rogers Must be some variable other than luck. Do you start them up over winter, > drain the carbs? > > On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 1:29 PM Dave duChêne wrote: > >> I have an '83 650 and 84

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
Yes, I have access within 2 miles of my home so it's easy for me. I hope you can find it. Good luck! On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 2:07 PM Graham Rogers So now to find nonethenol fuel > > On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 2:28 PM Arthur R (Bob) Sheller < > bobshel...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I never use ethanol

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
750 S or regular? On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 4:55 PM Dave duChêne The 750 > > On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 at 18:50, Arthur Sheller wrote: > >> What will? >> >> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 4:45 PM Dave duChêne > >>> 50k, it'll pull 180 without breathing hard. >>>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Installation of the rear wheel

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
. Need > to pick up some gloves for her. If something happens to her, I better move > into the chicken coop right away. > > Holger > > > On Feb 15, 2019, at 5:51 PM, Arthur Sheller > wrote: > > > > Good luck! > > -- > You received this message because y

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
Okay On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 6:41 PM Dave duChêne My 1984 750 Nighthawk. > > > On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 at 18:50, Arthur Sheller wrote: > >> What will? >> >> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 4:45 PM Dave duChêne > >>> 50k, it'll pull 180 without breathing hard. >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Installation of the rear wheel

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
If all else fails follow directions. ;-) On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 6:02 PM Holger Selover-Stephan On Feb 15, 2019, at 3:59 PM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: > > > Yes they should be loose. Allows for natural alignment instead of forced. > How about bearing tension and try loosening the brake

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Installation of the rear wheel

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
Good luck! On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 7:40 PM Holger Selover-Stephan Perfect, thanks, Bob! That clears it up. > > Holger > > > On Feb 15, 2019, at 5:39 PM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > The four nuts just in front of the final drive on the left side where it > attaches to the swing arm. The

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Installation of the rear wheel

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
Any time you need help if I can I'll steer you the right direction. You're very welcome! On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 8:03 PM Arthur Sheller I hear that! > > On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 7:54 PM Holger Selover-Stephan < > hol...@shadowbrush.com wrote: > >> Thanks, Arthur. The daughter ar

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Installation of the rear wheel

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
That's great On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 8:07 PM Holger Selover-Stephan Appreciate it greatly! And btw, I’m paying it forward on another forum for > another type vehicle where I’m usually the one fielding the answers (for > the better or worse). > > > On Feb 15, 2019, at 6:05 PM,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
It was a joke, how much for the bike? On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 3:45 PM Graham Rogers How much what? Now that I know where there’s an e free gas station, I can > ride all my bikes there. It’s 7 or 8 miles away and all country roads > > On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 4:42 PM Arthur Sheller

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 4:48 PM Graham Rogers >> wrote: >> >>> Oh, after riding the 650, I think I would part with the S first >>> >>> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 4:47 PM Arthur Sheller >>> wrote: >>> >>>> It was a joke, how muc

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
Cool! On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 4:55 PM Dave duChêne The 750 > > On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 at 18:50, Arthur Sheller wrote: > >> What will? >> >> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 4:45 PM Dave duChêne > >>> 50k, it'll pull 180 without breathing hard. >>> d >>>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
g the 650, I think I would part with the S first >> >> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 4:47 PM Arthur Sheller >> wrote: >> >>> It was a joke, how much for the bike? >>> >>> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 3:45 PM Graham Rogers >> wrote: >>> >>&

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
How long will it be idle? Is there any rust in the tank? On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 3:16 PM Graham Rogers Got 10 gallons of it, added seafoam and will gradually replace what’s in > the bikes. We will see if that makes a difference. > > On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 3:26 PM Arthur Sheller

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
ing. That > was when I was considering selling it. > > On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 4:31 PM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> How long will it be idle? Is there any rust in the tank? >> >> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 3:16 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: >> >>> Got 10 g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
That's what I mean. How much for the S? On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 3:48 PM Graham Rogers Oh, after riding the 650, I think I would part with the S first > > On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 4:47 PM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> It was a joke, how much for the bike? >> >> On Fri

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
Nighthawk member years ago who went Kawasaki on us > > On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 5:34 PM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> Wow!! Did you buy it in that condition? >> >> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 4:29 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: >> >>> 4k miles on the 86 >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
What will? On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 4:45 PM Dave duChêne 50k, it'll pull 180 without breathing hard. > d > > On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 at 18:21, Arthur R (Bob) Sheller > wrote: > >> How many miles on the 84? Have you checked the engine compression? >> >> On Friday, February 15, 2019 at 12:25:18 PM

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
There's small build up in the internal channels On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 3:41 PM Graham Rogers The 650 carbs I just cleaned looked spotless, no indication of them > needing cleaned. Yet with a cleaning it runs and idles spot on. > > On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 4:38 PM Arthur Sheller

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
I also run a fuel filter. On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 3:41 PM Graham Rogers The 650 carbs I just cleaned looked spotless, no indication of them > needing cleaned. Yet with a cleaning it runs and idles spot on. > > On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 4:38 PM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> Ch

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
ay and all country roads >> >> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 4:42 PM Arthur Sheller >> wrote: >> >>> How much? I'd rather drain the bowls and run out the fuel on full choke >>> any day than pull and clean carbs! >>> >>> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 3:3

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
Heat wave! On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 3:53 PM Graham Rogers 48 degrees now > > On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 4:52 PM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> We just got 3" of snow and it's about 10 degrees. >> >> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 3:51 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
Wow!! Did you buy it in that condition? On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 4:29 PM Graham Rogers 4k miles on the 86 > > On Feb 15, 2019, at 5:25 PM, Arthur R (Bob) Sheller wrote: > > That 86 is so nice!! How many miles? > > On Friday, February 15, 2019 at 4:21:21 PM UTC-6, Arthur R (Bob) Sheller > wrote: >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread Arthur Sheller
e from a > Nighthawk member years ago who went Kawasaki on us > > On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 5:34 PM Arthur Sheller > wrote: > >> Wow!! Did you buy it in that condition? >> >> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 4:29 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: >> >>> 4k miles on the 86 &g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Almost Time for Some New Rubber

2019-02-06 Thread Arthur Sheller
It's a 1977 KZ1000 and a 1981 Harley Stugis. Both belong to a friend. On Wed, Feb 6, 2019, 4:13 PM Darin Hatton I saw another bike peeking out in one of the pics in your post? Come on > bob, what are you holding back? > > On Wed, Feb 6, 2019, 5:01 PM Arthur Sheller wrote: &g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Almost Time for Some New Rubber

2019-02-06 Thread Arthur Sheller
I hear that On Wed, Feb 6, 2019, 4:24 PM Darin Hatton Here in ohio possession is 9/10 of the law. : ) > > On Wed, Feb 6, 2019, 5:18 PM Arthur Sheller wrote: > >> It's a 1977 KZ1000 and a 1981 Harley Stugis. Both belong to a friend. >> >> On Wed, Feb 6, 2019, 4:13

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Changing Km/h speedo faceplate to MPH

2019-02-07 Thread Arthur Sheller
am, from your posts I take it you are in new Zealand? >>>> >>>> On Wed, Feb 6, 2019, 5:01 PM Graham Rogers >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Oh, my sister says that all the time. My brother says it as ‘sort that >>>>> bloke o

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-19 Thread Arthur Sheller
The carb cleaner can leave residue. Brake cleaner won't. You can just final spray with brake cleaner to wash out any residue. On Tue, Feb 19, 2019, 9:09 AM Graham Rogers Yeah but carb cleaner at Walmart costs less than $2/can, brake cleaner is > $3 something. Still I have used brake cleaner when

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-19 Thread Arthur Sheller
True, that's difficult. On Tue, Feb 19, 2019, 10:06 AM Graham Rogers I work in cold garage and biggest nuisance is condensation in and on carbs > after spraying with either one > > On Tue, Feb 19, 2019, 10:49 AM Arthur Sheller >> The carb cleaner can leave residue. Brake cleaner

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-19 Thread Arthur Sheller
p four bikes in the garage this afternoon, three Nighthawks (2 x >> 700S and one 650) and a VMax. Got e free gas in two of them. >> >> On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 4:08 PM Arthur Sheller >> wrote: >> >> One more thing I learned recently. If you clean your carbs and lea

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-19 Thread Arthur Sheller
One more thing I learned recently. If you clean your carbs and leave a little dirt behind the increased fuel flow and normal engine and riding vibration can break loose what you missed. That can cause problems of course. On Tue, Feb 19, 2019, 9:09 AM Graham Rogers Yeah but carb cleaner at

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-11 Thread Arthur Sheller
Sounds good, if you need it let me know. Glad it worked out! On Mon, Feb 11, 2019, 12:01 AM Holger Selover-Stephan < hol...@shadowbrush.com wrote: > On Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 7:20:52 PM UTC-8, Arthur R (Bob) Sheller > wrote: >> >> I have one I'll send you tomorrow. >> > > That is super

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Don't buy the Cheap Starter Selenoids on Ebay

2019-01-29 Thread Arthur Sheller
Lol! No kidding! On Tue, Jan 29, 2019, 3:58 PM Darin Hatton Welcome. Sounds like you had a " no such thing as a free education " > experience. Grand cayman? Bet your not battling single degree and below > zero weather like we are in ohio, usa... good luck and please don't tell me > how the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Don't buy the Cheap Starter Selenoids

2019-01-29 Thread Arthur Sheller
>> Ha, bet not. I have service records for my silverwing passed along from >> previous owners. Didn't get anything like that with 700 >> >> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019, 9:35 PM Arthur Sheller >> wrote: >> >> I thought you might find this interesting. >&g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Don't buy the Cheap Starter Selenoids

2019-01-29 Thread Arthur Sheller
dUsers_wl=ym_sub1=Internal_sub2=Global_YGrowth_sub3=EmailSignature> >> >> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 4:21 PM, Darin Hatton >> wrote: >> Think putting tires on is next for me. Last thing on my list >> >> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019, 5:13 PM Arthur Sheller >> wrot

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Don't buy the Cheap Starter Selenoids on Ebay

2019-01-29 Thread Arthur Sheller
I know it sucks but this weekend could be in the 50's here in Kansas City, Mo! Might get the bike out. On Tue, Jan 29, 2019, 4:01 PM Darin Hatton Bundle up Bob it's coming. > > On Tue, Jan 29, 2019, 5:00 PM Arthur Sheller wrote: > >> Lol! No kidding! >> >> On Tue,

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