[Nighthawk Lovers] 1986 Nighthawk S for sale (CB 700SC)

2011-06-05 Thread Greg
I'm live in the SF Bay Area and am looking to sell my '86 Nighthawk S. Anyone 1) know what they're going for in good condition (perfect running shape, OK cosmetic shape) and 2) anyone interested in buying it? I'm just starting my homework regarding selling it, so... thanks, Greg -- You

[Nighthawk Lovers] engine removal

2013-12-06 Thread Greg
Does anyone have any advice on how to remove the engine off of a 91 750 nighthawk? Is there a trick, or a certain side to tilt the engine to? Does it require the valve cover removal? Thanks in advance! -- You received this message because you are

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: engine removal

2013-12-10 Thread Greg
.). Drain the crankcase and carbs and tilt the whole bike to the left onto something thick and soft (like an old sofa cushion from a thrift store). Unscrew engine bolts so the motor rests on the cushion, then lift the frame off the engine. On Friday, December 6, 2013 7:44:12 PM UTC-5, Greg wrote

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers]

2014-01-27 Thread Greg
. Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] From: grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:59:23 -0500 To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com What is it? Sent from my iPad On Jan 27, 2014, at 6:43 PM, Greg gman...@msn.com wrote: This one is homemade but one can be purchased at an auto parts

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter clutch

2014-04-25 Thread Greg
Javier, removing the motor seems like too much work and struggle, untill you've done it. I've taken out the motor in my 91 750 and it wasn't as bad as I thought. It's just a lot of wrenching. I did it by myself too. Took it out one day, worked on it and put it back together the next day. I did

[Nighthawk Lovers] Starting issue.

2014-10-17 Thread Greg
Hey gang! I had an issue today and I am trying to get some input on how to remedy it. Bike is a 91 cb 750. 49000miles. Going on 8yrs with me. I was trying to leave today and the bike wouldn't start. I turned the key, and the indicator lights came on as usual but when I hit the starter button

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starting issue.

2014-10-18 Thread Greg
well. Two is common. -Joey On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 1:09 PM, Greg gman...@msn.com wrote: Hey gang! I had an issue today and I am trying to get some input on how to remedy it. Bike is a 91 cb 750. 49000miles. Going on 8yrs with me. I was trying to leave today and the bike wouldn't start. I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starting issue.

2014-10-20 Thread Greg
looking for an AGM battery replacement from Amazon or Ebay. You might need one in the near future. You had expert battery technicians reply, so I would heed their advice. It will crap out on you at the worst time possible: Murphy's Law. On Saturday, October 18, 2014 6:46:53 PM UTC-7, Greg wrote

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Buying an '83 Nighthawk 650

2015-03-15 Thread Greg
If I may, buying a bike is the best purchase I've ever made. It will give you the best return for your money. I bought one for my 30th birthday. My wife and 3 kids supported me. My daughter passed her motorcycle class at 15and 1/2 years old. The person at the DMV was confused when giving her

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Hard Bags for '96 Nighthawk

2015-04-28 Thread Greg
I used L shaped pieces of aluminum to make my own. I replaced the shock mounting bolts for longer ones and put a long threaded bolt to go through where the rear turn signals mount. Those are attached to the frame. I had nuts to hold the long bolt in place where the signals were. It was maybe a

[Nighthawk Lovers] Tire size

2015-04-04 Thread Greg
So, I'm looking for new tires for my 91 750, and liking the BT T30s. The only thing is that the rear comes in a 150 70 17. I know it will fit, but is it a good idea? If not, I'll just go with the usual BT 45s. Just trying to see if it would be a better tire. Thanks.

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tire size

2015-04-05 Thread Greg
, but it's fine. Kurt On Apr 4, 2015 12:12 PM, Greg gman...@msn.com wrote: So, I'm looking for new tires for my 91 750, and liking the BT T30s. The only thing is that the rear comes in a 150 70 17. I know it will fit, but is it a good idea? If not, I'll just go with the usual BT 45s. Just trying

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] New to the group. And a concerning deceleration rattle...

2015-06-20 Thread Greg
Maybe the exhaust wasn't installed correctly. I had to use a mechanics' stethoscope to find where mine was leaking air from. Those exhaust seals have to be in there just right. Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New to the group. And a concerning deceleration rattle... From:

[Nighthawk Lovers] No headlight.

2015-05-24 Thread Greg
Hey gang! I'm having a problem with my headlight not coming on. 91 cb 750. 50,000miles. I've had the occasional no headlight on over the years when starting, but I'd just turn the key off and on, and it would come on. Then last week it would not come on, but the high beam worked for a little

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] No headlight.

2015-05-24 Thread Greg
Yeah, the bulbs are good. It seems to be the Hi Lo switch. If I wiggle the switch, the light comes on. From: jajgar...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 24 May 2015 12:00:23 -0400 Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] No headlight. To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com HI Greg, Have you checked that the bulb

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Solenoid

2015-08-15 Thread Greg
the same as the old one but the orientation was reversed. I had to fabricate a makeshift mount to seat it securely and reverse the leads. Worked great after that. -Original Message- From: Greg gman...@msn.com To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, Aug 15, 2015

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Solenoid

2015-08-16 Thread Greg
That sounds fun. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com Date: 08/16/2015 9:23 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Solenoid

[Nighthawk Lovers] Wiring diagram.

2015-08-20 Thread Greg
Does anyone have a wiring diagram for a 91+ cb 750? Also any idea where the ground to the frame attachment is? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To unsubscribe from this group and

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Removing and replacing the rear cowl (as well as removing the backrest).

2015-07-28 Thread Greg
Put it on the center stand to work on it. You can put a 4foot long 2x4 under the rear wheel to help lift it up to get the shocks lined up when done. Easy peasy. Great buy! Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Allen Thomas

[Nighthawk Lovers] Solenoid

2015-08-15 Thread Greg
Hey gang! I'm having electric problems. The ignition died on my bike. Went to work and all lights went out on the dash. 91 750. The batt works. The solenoid fuse was burned out. Melted. Got a new solenoid and when attaching the positive lead, the solenoid started to smoke. Any ideas?

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Solenoid

2015-08-15 Thread Greg
It looks to be the green and red wire that goes to the solenoid that's smoking. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Greg gman...@msn.com Date: 08/15/2015 10:33 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wrap Exhaust?

2015-08-04 Thread Greg
It will also trap moisture. If you ride in the rain. Or park it outside. So, make sure you have a nice thick paint on your headers. Or it will rust quickly. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com Date:

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Poor mileage on superslab

2015-10-22 Thread Greg
t; Ok >>> >>> Sent from Outlook <http://aka.ms/Ox5hz3> >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Ross >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 10:32 AM -0700, "Greg" <gman...@msn.com> wrote:

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Poor mileage on superslab

2015-10-22 Thread Greg
The 750 Shadows get 55+ mpgs Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Kurt Nolte Date: 10/22/2015 1:16 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Poor mileage on

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Tentative route for ATL->Key West -> ATL Nov. 21-30

2015-11-13 Thread Greg
When you get to the tall gambling casino past the swamp, turn R south on Rt 997 which is Chrome Ave. Straight shot to US 1 just past Homestead. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Allen Thomas Date: 11/13/2015 4:37

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Dead 700S

2015-11-07 Thread Greg
Yea. The cheap Chinese ones are like that. Make sure that the big two tabs and the two small ones go where they should. Mine had to be put in backwards. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Tommy Hill Date: 11/07/2015

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Feeling like Hodor

2015-09-06 Thread Greg
No. I'm sorry but on the 91 and up 750s, the exhaust studs are used with nuts to tighten the pipes to the heads. The heads are aluminum which strip easily. I know I messed up a couple trying to use long bolts. Not sure about the 650s though. If you use bolts, get the best kind you can get so

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Feeling like Hodor

2015-09-07 Thread Greg
See if a shop can do it. I cut the bolt flush with a dreamed tool and had to drill out the rest. Problem is that you can,t get the right angle, or get close enough. Ultimately I took the engine out of the frame to work on it. Call a couple of shops and see if they can do it. Sent from my

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Feeling like Hodor

2015-09-11 Thread Greg
It will burn in time and not function properly. It is supposed to open and close not let air flow in. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Alexander Press Date: 09/11/2015 12:04 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Feeling like Hodor

2015-09-17 Thread Greg
Just don't drill in too far! Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Kurt Nolte Date: 09/17/2015 12:21 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Feeling like Hodor

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Feeling like Hodor

2015-09-10 Thread Greg
Don't forget new exhaust seals. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Alexander Press Date: 09/10/2015 3:15 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: Re: [Nighthawk

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Feeling like Hodor

2015-09-11 Thread Greg
Your valves. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Alexander Press Date: 09/11/2015 8:24 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Feeling

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: My "perfect" 93 750NH just died!

2015-12-10 Thread Greg
Did the "click" come from the battery area? Could be your solenoid. Anyone in your area who could help with testing the power continuity from the batt to the solenoid, then solenoid to headlight wiring harness? Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Stator always on

2015-11-25 Thread Greg
gt;> wrote: +1 on stuck button. I have to move mine back with my hand, just because I am too lazy and i haven't taken it apart for cleaning. On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 10:49 AM, Greg <gman...@msn.com<mailto:gman...@msn.com>> wrote: Gotcha. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Stator always on

2015-11-22 Thread Greg
Thanks for the replies! It just happened at a bad time. I had to get to work. I'll look into it. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Allen Thomas Date: 11/22/2015 6:06 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Nightwawk Lovers

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Stator always on

2015-11-22 Thread Greg
Gotcha. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Tommy Hill Date: 11/22/2015 9:03 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Stator always on If not

[Nighthawk Lovers] Stator always on

2015-11-22 Thread Greg
Hey gang! Can someone help me with a stuck stator? 91 750. 5+miles. Can't even shut it off with the on off switch. Have to use the ignition key. Thanks! Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Stator always on

2015-11-22 Thread Greg
11/22/2015 4:05 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Stator always on I don't know what you mean by stuck stator? On Sunday, November 22, 2015, Greg <gman...@msn.com<mailto:gman...@msn.com>> wrote: Hey gang! Can someone help me with a st

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Stator always on

2015-11-22 Thread Greg
id may be sticking. Does it keep doing it even after you switch the key all the way off? Also, does your starter switch rebound like it's supposed to? I've had my physical switch get stuck before, had to clean it. Kurt On Nov 22, 2015 4:19 PM, "Greg" <gman...@msn.com<mailto:g

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Cold Start Problem

2016-01-27 Thread Greg
cycle Lovers!" <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> Date: 01/27/2016 8:08 AM (GMT-06:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Cold Start Problem Cold? What is cold? I live in Houston Tx. This is our riding season Sent from my iPhone On Jan 27, 2016, at 9:0

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Cold Start Problem

2016-01-27 Thread Greg
Hey Jay. I'm in Tampa and my trick for cold starts is to put the bike in gear and push it a couple of feet to turn the motor. I also leave it on a trickle charger on cold nights. 20 w 50 is what I use usually and it is thick oil for cold weather. I try to go lighter oil for the cold. Sent

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carb Disconnect

2016-04-08 Thread Greg
They are really stuck on. I usually straddle the bike and grab the carbs by the ends and wiggle and pull back. You have the air box unattached and pulled back right? Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Tom La Fleur

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Listing to Port

2016-04-06 Thread Greg
Thamks. I'll check into it. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Jim Bolen Date: 04/06/2016 9:31 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re:

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carb Disconnect

2016-04-08 Thread Greg
Ask away. That's why this group is here. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Tom La Fleur Date: 04/08/2016 1:07 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: [Nighthawk

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tire wear.

2016-03-01 Thread Greg
Garcia" <jajgar...@gmail.com<mailto:jajgar...@gmail.com>> wrote: Maybe you are leaning too far! On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 8:38 PM, Greg <gman...@msn.com<mailto:gman...@msn.com>> wrote: Hey everyone, can any of you direct me on what could cause this? 91 750. 53000miles. S

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Tire wear.

2016-03-03 Thread Greg
ary 29, 2016 at 3:38:43 PM UTC-10, Greg wrote: Hey everyone, can any of you direct me on what could cause this? 91 750. 53000miles. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcyc

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tire wear.

2016-03-01 Thread Greg
wrote: Maybe you are leaning too far! On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 8:38 PM, Greg <gman...@msn.com<mailto:gman...@msn.com>> wrote: Hey everyone, can any of you direct me on what could cause this? 91 750. 53000miles. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- You received th

[Nighthawk Lovers] Listing to Port

2016-04-04 Thread Greg
Hey everyone. I've been putting this off but I gotta put it out there. My 91 750 has been listing to the port side. I know the tires wear more on that side because of road crowning and such. I replaced the tires and now it's more noticeable. I have checked the forks in the triple clamp and

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Listing to Port

2016-04-04 Thread Greg
com> Sent: Monday, April 4, 2016 8:53 AM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Listing to Port Are you centered on the seat when you ride? Lots of heavy items in your left-side pockets maybe? -Kyle On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 7:46 AM, Greg <gman...@msn.

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Listing to Port

2016-04-04 Thread Greg
o Port Have you replaced the rear shocks? -Joey -Joey Kelley JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 9:24 AM, Greg <gman...@msn.com<mailto:gman...@msn.com>> wrote: I have tried a bunch of things. Yes I have

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Idle

2016-04-23 Thread Greg
Long flathead screwdriver and a small hammer to tap with. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Tom La Fleur Date: 04/23/2016 9:45 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sidecar hack

2016-05-17 Thread Greg
nd tug setups. Sent from my iPhone On May 16, 2016, at 7:26 AM, Greg <gman...@msn.com<mailto:gman...@msn.com>> wrote: I have seen a Nighthawk 250 with a sidecar. Talked to the nice lady riding it. She was happy with it. I used to pull a trailer with my 91 750. The trailer weight

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sidecar hack

2016-05-16 Thread Greg
I have seen a Nighthawk 250 with a sidecar. Talked to the nice lady riding it. She was happy with it. I used to pull a trailer with my 91 750. The trailer weighted 120 pounds bare. (harbor freight special) I added plywood with 2x4 s to make a box. With all the stuff I've put in there, it could

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] My First '83 Nighthawk

2016-07-29 Thread Greg
Some of the aftermarket relays are backwards. Opposite of the original mounting. They work fine, just need to trim some of the placid housing. Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: hunterkol...@tamu.edu Date: 7/28/16 10:45 PM (GMT-05:00) To:

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] New member intro

2016-07-29 Thread Greg
Hey Dan. Congrats on the bike! At first go slow and get a feel for the bike and riding it. It does take time. Let us know where you are so some of us could ride with you. We are here to help, so don't be shy. Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From:

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Dented muffler

2016-06-29 Thread Greg
Uhh. What's the golden rule? Don't let anyone ride your bike! No worries though, he'll just have to pay for the new Vance n Hines exhaust! Including the new jet kit and air filter! Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Kurt Nolte

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Listening.

2016-08-21 Thread Greg
54.000 Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Javier Garcia <jajgar...@gmail.com> Date: 8/21/16 8:00 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Listening. Greg, how many miles

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: After market exhaust

2017-03-01 Thread Greg
The Hodge mod is a must then, unless you go for the jet kit. I have a jet kit with a k air filter and the Mac exhaust. Your fuel economy will suffer though. I get around 42 in the city. Highway? 36 to 40 depending on how you ride. Of course the higher the rpm, the worse the mpg. I would start

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] No Rejetting required for Exhaust Baffle removal

2016-09-03 Thread Greg
I have a stage 2 jet kit along with a KN air filter. It all comes out of a Mac 4-1 exhaust. The Mac is a very cheap exhaust. It will rust after a couple of years. The Vance n Hines is a better investment. The Macs have a removable baffle which is held on by only one screw. It's a very primitive

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Bright Night Lights

2016-12-14 Thread Greg
I have seen aftermarket "halo" lights on ebay, with a ring of led s. Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: jrhoyt0895 Date: 12/14/16 2:17 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch cable

2016-12-02 Thread Greg
Hey gang, does anyone know if the 91 +cb 750s clutch cable might be interchangeable with another model? I just broke mine and no one has one available. Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch cable

2016-12-02 Thread Greg
ct: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch cable Which other model specifically? Might contact Motion Pro. They make aftermarket, good quality cables, they can get you a part number for theirs and just about any bike retailer can order it. Kurt On Dec 2, 2016 4:10 PM, "Greg" <gman...@msn.com<

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] 83 cb650sc

2017-01-06 Thread Greg
It should be around 10 to 15lbs. Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Tommy Hill Date: 1/6/17 7:51 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] 83 cb650sc Ray,

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 cb650sc Carb leaking fuel while running?

2017-03-22 Thread Greg
Wow. My 91 750 sits for 3 weeks sometimes and I have no issues with fueling at all. Lucky me? Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: jrhoyt0895 Date: 3/22/17 8:52 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Upgrade Recommendations the front end of my HN750

2017-03-31 Thread Greg
There is also Race Tech. They have a kit for your bike. Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: jrhoyt0895 Date: 3/31/17 11:50 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject:

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: After market exhaust

2017-03-02 Thread Greg
this though, progressive fork springs and a SS brakeline are going in to hopefully eliminate the horrible nosediving when braking. Thanks for the help! On Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 12:37:17 PM UTC-6, Greg wrote: As far as I know they only made a stage 1 jet kit. No bigger. She'll purr just the same

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] After market exhaust

2017-03-01 Thread Greg
Macs are cheap, but will rust easily. Vance and Hines makes a nice one though. Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Tom La Fleur Date: 3/1/17 12:16 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: After market exhaust

2017-03-02 Thread Greg
t don't want to burn up my valves because of improper jetting. On Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 5:20:02 PM UTC-6, Greg wrote: The Hodge mod is a must then, unless you go for the jet kit. I have a jet kit with a k air filter and the Mac exhaust. Your fuel economy will suffer though. I get around 42

[Nighthawk Lovers] Sticking rear brake

2017-07-31 Thread Greg
Hey all! I have a sticking rear brake on my 91 750. It seems worse in the summer. Florida humidity? Should I try deglazing the drum? Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Sticking rear brake

2017-08-01 Thread Greg
needs to go (not to the drum itself!), and that was it. On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 9:08 AM, Greg <gman...@msn.com<mailto:gman...@msn.com>> wrote: Hey all! I have a sticking rear brake on my 91 750. It seems worse in the summer. Florida humidity? Should I try deglazing the drum? Sen

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

2017-06-23 Thread Greg
The problem is vibration. They will come loose. You should be able to find replacements. Close to the originals anyway. I tried those fixes too, and didn't last long. Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Matt Foley Date:

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Changing valve cover gasket

2017-06-24 Thread Greg
10 to 15lbs lbs on the torque. When you take the bolts out, you will see that you can only go so far. You definately need dressing. Top and bottom. You can buy heX sockets. Easy enough job though. The rubber bolt covers come out easily. I think I used a small flathead. Sent from my Verizon 4G

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] 2002 CB 750 Nighthawk Shocks

2017-06-02 Thread Greg
What's the mileage? It might be on the hardest setting. My set was around $300 I think. Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Kurt Nolte Date: 6/2/17 1:45 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] 2002 Nighthawk 750 stater noise?

2017-06-18 Thread Greg
Keep us posted. Some of us have had our bikes for a long time and have experienced odd things. That one is odd, but we're here to help. The more you ride the more you know. Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Kurt Nolte

[Nighthawk Lovers] local ad

2008-10-19 Thread Greg Holuban
Motor, CB 650, parts, 82 Honda Motorcycle 7K mi $499 813-264-2216 Tampa, FL --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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:

2008-11-16 Thread Greg Holuban
City bike? Back in '69 it meant cross beam. Meaning engine layout against the frame. - Original Message - From: Creative Residential Designsmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.commailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New Bike Can't Start

2008-11-28 Thread Greg Holuban
Choke? - Original Message - From: Nighthawk 250mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 6:03 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Bike Can't Start I just bought a 2004 Nighthawk 250

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: February Issue of Motorcyclist Page 86

2009-01-08 Thread Greg Holuban
This year. I just got mine. - Original Message - From: Mark Hasslingermailto:markh...@sbcglobal.net To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.commailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 2:39 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: February Issue of

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 95 Honda Nighthawk street bike 7,100 org mls super clean - $1500 (Boise Valley)

2009-01-10 Thread Greg Holuban
Sounds like a 250cc - Original Message - From: finderskeep...@qwest.netmailto:finderskeep...@qwest.net To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.commailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 11:47 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] 95 Honda Nighthawk street

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Sprocket science?

2009-01-17 Thread Greg Holuban
. All components wear and should be replaced as a set. Failure to do so causes drastic shortening of service life of all components. IE: a new rear sprocket will wear quickly when used with a worn chain. --- On Fri, 1/16/09, Greg Holuban gman...@msn.com wrote: From: Greg Holuban

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 92 CB750 Nighthawk Handlebars

2009-01-29 Thread Greg Holuban
You can go to your local multi-bike dealership and they should be able to find OEM bars for you. I was quoted $32 for my hawk. A friend had flatter, dirt bike style bars and I used that with risers. - Original Message - From: Mark Hasslingermailto:markh...@sbcglobal.net To:

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Braking

2009-01-29 Thread Greg Holuban
A steel brake line will make a huge difference. Dual disks were for Europe and Asia only. - Original Message - From: Ingersollmailto:250bi...@gmail.com To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 10:59 AM Subject:

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Braking

2009-02-05 Thread Greg Holuban
I used a contact solution bottle and a short clear tubing to get the air out of the new brake line. Worked great! - Original Message - From: Greg Holubanmailto:gman...@msn.com To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.commailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Cost

2009-03-22 Thread Greg Holuban
Shiny! Very nice. Just be careful wrenching on it. I caused a few scratches on mine by doing that. Great bike though, no matter who says what. - Original Message - From: mhillardmailto:mthill...@comcast.net To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine gaurds

2009-03-22 Thread Greg Holuban
Success? I guess. I made mine out of the wheels of my daughters old roller skates. I went to Home Depot and bought the strongest bolts I could get. Haven't laid her down yet. - Original Message - From: Marcomailto:marco.angle...@gmail.com To: Nighthawk Motorcycle

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ok. I'm done for a while

2009-03-27 Thread Greg Holuban
a great day ~ J. Scott -- From: Greg Holuban gman...@msn.commailto:gman...@msn.com To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.commailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 8:40:27 PM Subject

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Need help getting my clutch to bleed

2009-04-02 Thread Greg Holuban
I don't know what the issue is, but putting a short tube (like from a fishtank) and put it over the bleeder to stop air from going back in Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 15:03:38 -0400 Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Need help getting my clutch to bleed From: kyle...@gmail.com To:

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Looking for speedo and tacho casings for 1997 Nighthawk 750.

2009-04-05 Thread Greg Holuban
drumhillcycle.com has the gauge set for $325 but the casings alone might be hard to find. Do a used motorcycle parts search and try your luck. Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 06:09:13 -0700 Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Looking for speedo and tacho casings for 1997 Nighthawk 750. From:

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir cover screws...

2009-04-08 Thread Greg Holuban
Go to ACE. Home Depot and Lowe's or your local automotive store won't have it. - Original Message - From: MrViggymailto:mrvi...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.commailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 4:48 PM Subject: [Nighthawk

[Nighthawk Lovers] Specs

2009-04-26 Thread Greg Holuban
Could someone please send me the torque specs for the fork clamps on a 91 750 Nighthawk? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Saddlebags for a '92 Nighthawk

2009-05-03 Thread Greg Holuban
I bought a set of bags from the flea market for $20. if you put the straps under the seat, they'll touch. I just throw them over the seat, and buckle the straps to the frame where the rear pegs are. Also, be careful when loaded, the bags might touch and bend the rear turn signals. -

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: To gear or not to gear

2009-09-20 Thread Greg Holuban
changes to drivability like? Would you recommend the change? Any input is appreciated greatly on my part. On Sep 18, 10:44 pm, Greg Holuban gman...@msn.com wrote: You can go up on the rear sprocket. Each teeth will raise the RPMs by 100. I went from 38 to 41. Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Hodge Mod vs. Vance Hines/MACS

2009-09-25 Thread Greg Holuban
I have a MAC exhaust. No glasspack at all. The inside piece (which can be removed with 1 screw) is basically two pipes welded together staggered. I have a jet kit and KN air filter. Mine revs smoothly. No flat spots or hesitations. The sound? It won't sound like a crotch rochet. For that

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: DynoJet Intake performance Kit

2009-09-26 Thread Greg Holuban
they are the same thing. Do some research. I found it for $100. It'll come with two sets of jets. One for stock and one for aftermarket exhaust. From: jamminje...@hotmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: DynoJet Intake performance Kit Date: Sat, 26

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 83 Nighthawk 450 Handlebars

2009-10-18 Thread Greg Holuban
I replaced the bars on my `91 750. They were slightly bent. My buddy had supersport like bars that he let me have. I had to get risers to be able to clear the tank, when in full lock. 1 1/2 inch risers. I am a tall dude so the new bars are easier on my wrists also. Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: O ring chain VS non o ring chain

2009-11-19 Thread Greg Holuban
I paid $55 for an O ring chain. Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:14:49 -0800 Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: O ring chain VS non o ring chain From: jgal...@hotmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Spend the extra dough. It'll be worth it. As someone who used to maintain chains in

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda Nighthawk 450 1986

2010-02-06 Thread Greg Holuban
I would suggest to do a research of local bike shops. Ask around on bike nights who recomends who. There are many small shops that have been around a while and have techs who know of the older bikes. Also you can read local bike magazines. Where are you located? Someone close might be able to

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] sprocket

2010-04-03 Thread Greg Holuban
The stock one looks different because it has a guard on it. You should be fine. Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 17:51:40 -0700 From: hawkgen...@yahoo.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] sprocket To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com ok everyone heres my dilema wow i ordered a 38 tooth rear sprocket

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] 750 Nighthawk main stand

2010-04-03 Thread Greg Holuban
When I replaced my exhaust for an aftermarket one, I had to get a little creative. I think it hooked up to the factory exhaust. Not sure though. From: sch...@aol.com Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 21:43:23 -0400 Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] 750 Nighthawk main stand To:

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Battery

2010-07-14 Thread Greg Holuban
Northern Tool has the best price on Seafoam, from my experience. Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:14:18 -0400 Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Battery From: sandp...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Not to rehash an old thread but have you put a whole bottle of SeaFoam

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