Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Honda Nighthawk 550

2019-07-22 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Changing clutches is easy > On Jul 22, 2019, at 11:46 AM, William Hutnik wrote: > > My father has recently stopped riding and has handed the keys of his 2000 > Vulcan 800 to me so I am looking to sell my 1983 Honda Nighthawk 550. > Pictures are attached. The clutch slipped about 8 months

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 Nighthawk 650 help

2019-04-28 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
an it on the road for maybe 30 minutes. I haven't decided when I'll change >> the oil >> >>> On Sun, Apr 28, 2019, 11:22 AM 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! >>> wrote: >>> How much sea foam did you use, what is your oil capacity, and

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 Nighthawk 650 help

2019-04-28 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
How much sea foam did you use, what is your oil capacity, and how many hot cold cycles over the 2 you specified will you leave it in for? > On Apr 28, 2019, at 11:45 AM, aajawo wrote: > > So I put Seam Foam in the crankcase and the bike completely stopped smoking > out the exhaust after a few

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Brake rotors for 1985 CB650SC

2019-02-28 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I just checked ebay and there are new and used rotors out the wazoo all over the site,good luck. > On Feb 27, 2019, at 5:15 PM, 'roidfingers' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! > wrote: > > > 83-85 should be same. expand your search > >> On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 1:35:26 PM UTC-6,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

2019-02-22 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
>>> On Fri, Feb 22, 2019, 3:10 PM 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! >>> wrote: >>> On my 84 700s the regulator is under the right side plastic panel that says >>> nighthawk s. >>> >>> On Feb 22, 2019, at 2:05 PM, Final Twist >>&g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

2019-02-22 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
On my 84 700s the regulator is under the right side plastic panel that says nighthawk s. > On Feb 22, 2019, at 2:05 PM, Final Twist > wrote: > > Thanks wires should be same. odds of the same bad connection being the > issue is low since I had replaced both the solenoid and the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Winterwonderland

2019-02-17 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I used wd40 spray nozzles with a little white paint i had laying around been on my bike since 2016. > On Feb 17, 2019, at 2:11 PM, Arthur Sheller wrote: > > >> 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 >>

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

2019-02-03 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Looks like a mph speedo to me > On Feb 3, 2019, at 8:30 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: > > Yep, Flying along in NZ at 100ks is 60mph > >> On Sun, Feb 3, 2019 at 9:28 AM Darin Hatton wrote: >> 1 mile per hour = 1.609 kilometers per hour >> >>> On Sun, Feb 3, 2019, 9:24 AM Graham Rogers >>> wrote:

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

2019-01-31 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Just offering a different opinion on the open close throttle cable setup.i removed the close cable on my 1984 700s 15 years ago and its been smooth sailing ever since. > On Jan 31, 2019, at 11:02 AM, "bobshel...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > No problem buddy! > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700S gas tanks

2019-01-30 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I remember that non stock painted tank was on ebay forever > On Jan 30, 2019, at 6:54 PM, "bobshel...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > Might as well. Thanks! > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > On Wed, Jan 30, 2019 at 6:43 PM, Graham Rogers > wrote: > Got it, didn’t mean for you to send postage

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

2019-01-30 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Those are harley tires,i am running kenda retroactive,much better tire if you must use kenda > On Jan 30, 2019, at 3:03 PM, "bobshel...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > Me too! I learned a lot from themotorcyclemd. If you haven't seen him check > it out. He's a full time Honda bike mechanic and his

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Happy to be part of the group!

2019-01-17 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I carry an extra lever in my dry box under the seat they are cheap enough. > On Jan 17, 2019, at 8:29 PM, Sam Hariharan wrote: > > That sounds like it shoudl be repairable without much hassle. > I am based in the Boston area. > > Sam > >> On Jan 17, 2019, at 9:25 PM, Holger Selover-Stephan

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

2019-01-17 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
nown to man. Where you from? >> >>> On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 2:30 PM Arthur Sheller wrote: >>> Wow! That looks really good! Where did you get it from? Thanks! >>> >>>> On Thu, Jan 17, 2019, 12:57 PM 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! >>>> >>>

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

2019-01-10 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
https://m.autozone.com/fuel-and-engine-cleaners-additives/carburetor-cleaner/berryman-carburetor-cleaner/139313_0_0 > On Jan 10, 2019, at 5:10 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > > Jenya, since my last post here I removed the carbs on a 700S Nighthawk. The > same one I already removed the carbs and

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tire talk

2018-12-11 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
The bridgestone bt45 is the best tire i’ve had on my 700s.Our bikes will fit a 120/80/16 on the front.Currently running kenda retroactive tires with good results so far > On Dec 11, 2018, at 6:19 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: > > I bet. You put it out there on a honda forum, so... . I know it's not

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Tires

2018-06-23 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Bridgestone battlax bt45’s are the high performance industry standard for our old bikes i have had a set and they stick like crazy. https://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tubes/motorcycle-tires/bridgestone-battlax-bt45-motorcycle-tire/p/3349 However i’m currently running kenda k676 retroactive and am

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: How much warm up is needed?

2018-06-08 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Hear hear,84 nighthawk 700s supertrapp 4into1 > On Jun 8, 2018, at 11:35 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: > > Your CB750 IS SO QUIET it couldn't wake up anyone, try a first generation > VMax for sound > >> On Fri, Jun 8, 2018, 11:32 AM surfswab wrote: >> I used to live in a densely populated

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Hard Bags '"Call Me Mr. Softy'" I like the flexibility of 'Off & On' w/o Hardware

2018-05-24 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
In the picture those ebay brackets look like they can be adapted to most any kind of hard bag > On May 24, 2018, at 7:43 AM, Fitz wrote: > > Thanks for the info gents  > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] For Sale - 1983 CB650

2018-05-11 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
That is a bad link > On May 10, 2018, at 10:00 PM, JJ wrote: > > Honda Nighthawk for sale in Arizona. > > https://post.craigslist.org/k/sH-qqcRU6BGsIzgNPc-5yw?s=preview > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] weird petcock issue

2018-05-10 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
y to test if your current petcock is the issue. Run the fuel line to >> a bucket below the tank, then apply a slight vacuum to the petcock vacuum >> line, it should open up the diaphragm and fuel should flow. If not, you may >> need to rebuild the petcock but that's also an easy j

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 83 CB650SC won't start

2018-04-23 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Mix with gas in tank > On Apr 23, 2018, at 9:28 PM, Jared Clifton wrote: > > Another great idea! Thanks. > >> On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 5:57 PM Lar wrote: >> Did you drain the carb bowels several times to get fresh fuel in them? I'd >> put lots

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 83 CB650SC won't start

2018-04-23 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Yamalube > On Apr 23, 2018, at 9:28 PM, Jared Clifton wrote: > > Another great idea! Thanks. > >> On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 5:57 PM Lar wrote: >> Did you drain the carb bowels several times to get fresh fuel in them? I'd >> put lots of Seafoam

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Bolt broke

2018-04-21 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
;>> It is an exhaust stud! If I'm able to back it out can I screw a New one in? >>> >>>> On Fri, Apr 20, 2018, 8:09 PM 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! >>>> <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>> It sounds like you broke an e

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Bolt broke

2018-04-20 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Yes they are standard exhaust studs threaded on both ends > On Apr 20, 2018, at 9:21 PM, logan vandam <loganvan...@gmail.com> wrote: > > It is an exhaust stud! If I'm able to back it out can I screw a New one in? > >> On Fri, Apr 20, 2018, 8:09 PM 'Pike' via Nig

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Bolt broke

2018-04-20 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
It sounds like you broke an exhaust stud if there is enough of the stud left sticking out of the engine you can have someone weld a nut on whats left of it and then back it out with a socket wrench. > On Apr 20, 2018, at 1:47 PM, logan vandam wrote: > > When trying to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fuel Petcock Leak - CB700SC Nighthawk S - Need Advice!

2018-03-27 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I recently did the tap screw repair and found that the leaking is caused by an o ring that fits in a groove around the on off reserve fuel selector. > On Mar 27, 2018, at 9:29 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: > > Wait, wait! We both may have ordered the wrong one. Heres the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Has anyone built a 700s into 750

2018-03-06 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I believe it will drop the redline to 9500 rpm also. > On Mar 6, 2018, at 4:18 AM, Elet Hall wrote: > > Just a thought project born of curiosity; wondering what it would take to > build a 750s out of an embargo bike. Occasionally bay Canada has engine parts > from

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] CB700sc Exhaust

2018-02-22 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
That exhaust is in good shape they are getting harder and harder to find. > On Feb 22, 2018, at 3:28 PM, Richard Potter wrote: > > > > From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dustin Anderson > Sent: Thursday,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New to group

2018-01-30 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Moparjoe,thanx for the welcome.in my opinion the 700s is one of the best all around bikes ever made,i love keeping her on the road. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New to group

2018-01-30 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
It’s mostly all stock except for the full supertrapp exhaust i put on a few years ago,next time i get her off the porch i’ll take some pictures of that side. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] New to group

2018-01-30 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Thank you,this group seems pretty tight -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New to group

2018-01-28 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Hey Kyle what do you ride? > On Jan 27, 2018, at 10:35 PM, Kyle Munz <kyle...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hey a fellow Texan. I'm down in Houston. > >> On Jan 27, 2018 21:24, "'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" >> <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New to group

2018-01-27 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
> On Jan 27, 2018, at 6:24 PM, Tommy Hill wrote: > > Where abouts are you? I’m in SC. > > -- > 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] Re: New to group

2018-01-27 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Granbury,tx just south of Dallas Fort Worth > On Jan 27, 2018, at 6:24 PM, Tommy Hill wrote: > > Where abouts are you? I’m in SC. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New to group

2018-01-27 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
>> On Fri, Jan 26, 2018 at 7:45 PM, Kyle Munz <kyle...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Yep, we're active. We really like pics tho, so be sure to share and welcome >> to the group! >> >> >> -Kyle >> >>> On Fri, Jan 26, 2018 at 5:59 PM, 'Pike' v

[Nighthawk Lovers] New to group

2018-01-26 Thread 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I just linked to this group,is it still active? I have owned my nighthawk cb700sc for 15 years. -- 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