[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Hello Nighthawk Riders

2023-03-31 Thread Hawaii Sean
Paul - I sold my Nighthawk 4 years ago and so stopped looking at this post every day! This post was an amazing source of information and even a few parts. I loved my Nighthawk but when I moved I couldn't move it with me. I miss that bike and this group. I was lucky enough to find a CB1000

[Nighthawk Lovers] My mechanic is retiring so it's time to retire my Nighthawk - NT700V thoughts?

2018-03-19 Thread Hawaii Sean
In the past 18 months two of the three "older" motorcycle mechanics in Honolulu have passed away and the one left is retiring next month. He's the only person who's worked on my Nighthawk sense I've had it and will actually call me when he somehow knows my bike needs something. He has been

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Noob mistake has me searching...

2018-03-09 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Funny I got a 82 Nighthawk because that was the year I graduated from High School. Try eBay for the engine. Search for nighthawk 650 motor you'll find 5 or 6 82 & 83 650 engines in the first set of results. It 83 works you have a couple of choices. Go to the eBay store PinWall cycles (

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Owner

2017-11-05 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I had this same bike and couldn't get it on the center stand. A friend of min who's also a rider watched what I was doing and explained the "trick" and then it was easy. Push the stand down with your foot and make sure both feat are on the ground. I know that sounds obvious but that's the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Leaked photos

2017-10-26 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Wow - if you take off the top case it sure looks like a fatter ST1300: [image: Image result for honda st1300] SEan On Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 4:04:02 PM UTC-10, Paul wrote: > This is a "leaked" photo of the newly designed 2018 Honda Goldwing. > Pretty sweet-lookin' ride!! > > > ​ > > >

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield for my 91 Nighthawk 750

2017-09-08 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I lot of us have the sliptstreamer SpitFire that I got from eBay. Just search for "Nighthawk sliptstreamer SpitFire " and you'll see lots of options. I prefer the clear. The SpitFire is great for wind and does a good job in the rain. I have a new one in the box in my garage. I bought it to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] A second nighthawk in the house... '95 750 joins the '85 700s --- WHAT TIRES for the '95 750?

2017-06-18 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I second the Bridgestone Batlax - I put one size wider than the stock recommended size on my bike. My mechanic has a 2003 750 and that's what he runs on his bike. It makes for a really nice stable ride and they last a long time for motorcycle tires On Friday, June 16, 2017 at 5:03:19 PM

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: No stop light on 2001 CB250 Nighthawk

2017-06-08 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I had this problem on my 96 750. There is a long spring connected to your rear break peddle. Somehow mine got stretched so that it couldn't pull far enough to activate the rear break light. It's maybe 10 inches long and has an about 2 inch long spring built into it. Right side of the bike.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1985 cb700sc luggage rack, saddle bags and windshield ???

2017-04-27 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
A friend of mine bought a really old KTM that he decided to tour on. Clearly no racks available. He built a rack for his bike out of carbon fiber - he's a graphic designer and also builds models of the stuff he's designing as part of his job so he's good at building stuff. However, a lot of

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windscreen replacement - suggestions other then the Spitfire?

2016-12-29 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
decided I don't want a screen that big again. Sean On Monday, December 12, 2016 at 1:35:14 PM UTC-10, Hawaii Sean wrote: > So I laid down the Nighthawk about a month ago. I'm OK, shoulder back to > normal and all cuts have healed. > > When I crashed the windshield was dest

[Nighthawk Lovers] Windscreen replacement - suggestions other then the Spitfire?

2016-12-12 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
So I laid down the Nighthawk about a month ago. I'm OK, shoulder back to normal and all cuts have healed. When I crashed the windshield was destroyed. It's a SlipStreamer Spitfire. I know a lot of us have these on our bikes and they are a great fit. I have been riding without a windscreen

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Suggestions for accessories

2016-11-13 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
1 - Engine guards YES. I just dropped my bike on Friday. I'm ok but my engine guard on the right side is really bent and dented. I'd hate to see what would have happened to my engine. The ones on eBay are not that good. If you can find Honda Line ones they are worth it. 2 - Slipstreamer

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: First time sighting

2016-10-28 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I looked up Bradford Built - logo on the bed. They are a custom truck bed company. So yes someone not only spent the bucks on the bike but then bought a truck and has a custom built bed made for the bike. I love the ladder strapped to the bed. Bottom line - someone who must really love

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 88,888.00

2016-10-09 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I have to change my oil at 2,500. I have a little smoke coming out of the left side and an oil leak from the valve cover gasket. I keep a piece of cardboard in my garage to soak up the oil. I left the bike parked at the airport for a week. There was about a 2 inch circle of oil under the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: CB750c charging fault

2016-07-13 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I had a similar problem. The battery on my bike would die every week or so. I'd charge it over night and I'd be good for about a week. I had already replaced the battery and ignition switch and a couple other things do to failure - lots went wrong in 2015 / 16 (88,000 mile 1996 750). I had

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Thinking about getting a NH750.

2016-06-22 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
My first bike is a 1996 Nighthawk 750. I have been commuting daily on my bike for the past 8 years and have put over 70,000 miles on the bike. In the past 8 years I've only had to have it towed once and that was about a month ago do to an electrical problem. I've replaced the starter once

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Wanted - Main stand for 1998 Night Hawk 750

2016-05-17 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I'm trying to cover my cost for the parts bike and the two things that are easiest to sell are the main stand and speedo cluster. Speedo cluster sold in a day for $125 on eBay. When I was looking for the center stand I tried www.hondapartsnation.com and although they listed the part they

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Sunday Ride n Bike Report

2016-04-19 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
David, That's a stock Hondaline rack. Don't cut it. I'm sure someone here would buy it from you. They're hard to find and getting harder. I have one of a parts bike I'll give to you for the cost of shipping - it's got lots of rust so you'll have to paint it but if you're going to cut it

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: I have a parts bike (1999 750) Does anyone need anything?

2016-04-14 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
David, Look on youtube for a video about repairing plastic stuff like this on a motorcycle. It's fairly easy and I even tried it successfully enough on my ST1100. If I have time I'll see if I can find the video. Having said that my side panels are both missing the bottom post thing your

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1992 750 nighthawke headlight problems

2016-04-11 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
It sounds like a very common problem. Same thing also happened to my 96 750. Just find the whole in the wall shop to take your bike too. I rode my yellow 96 into my mechanic's shop about 8 years ago. He looked up and said "Just as ugly a color as when Honda introduced it in 1996, good think

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Newbie battery tender question

2016-04-07 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Jarod, I have the Deltrain Battery Tender Jr. on my bike I keep parked for 2 to 3 months at a time. It as a connector that can be left on the bike and plugged in when parked. I had tried another non-name brand tender and it fried my battery. I'm not a big name brand guy but in this case I'd

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk 250 CC Tour!

2016-04-05 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
A lot of us on this forum us the Slipstreamer Spitfire as our daily windshield on the 750's. Search for Slipstreamer Spitfire on eBay. Should cost you around $70. The 750 has 7/8 handle bar's, you'll need to know the size of the 250 before ordering. It's not that big but does a really great

[Nighthawk Lovers] I have a parts bike (1999 750) Does anyone need anything?

2016-04-03 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Lots of rust and not that pretty. Cowl, front fender look good. I have shocks and a bunch of other parts just ask for what you want and I'll see if they are salvageable. Just let me know and I'll just charge you for shipping. Hate to have parts go to waste. -- You received this message

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Tire wear.

2016-03-03 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I once had a deep gouge all the way around my rear tire, I had to replace it with only about 2,000 miles in it. I did remember hearing a strange rubbing sound for about 15 second and the a clunk a day or so before I saw the damage to the tire. My best guess is that something got stuck in my

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Seat padding Elevation

2016-02-19 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: battery, lithium ion for CB650sc

2016-02-15 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Ok I'm what we call in Hawaii Akamie - meaning I have to feel like I get great value for my $ but I'm not cheap just expecting a lot. I have never believed that one battery is better than another. The technology is as old as dirt and they all have to be the same. So my brother in-law owns a

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: CB1100

2015-12-31 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I think all of us who ride the Nighthawks as the same question. I sat on one of these just before Christmas. The only local dealership that has had any of these is on the Big Island in Kona. I was there for a family event and had to stop by the dealership. They had a black 2014 on the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Installing backrest

2015-12-22 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Paul, I attached the original instructions (PDF) to a question about installing the backrest a couple of years ago. I have a scan of the PDF but am away from the PC that has it until next Monday. The good news is that its actually really easy to install, especially if you can look at your

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Tank Bag Recommendations

2015-12-16 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I bought a magnetic tank bag on eBay for about $20 maybe 10 years ago. It was great in that it had a magnetic base with a map window on top and then 3 additional compartments that could be zipped to it and / or each other. When I rode to work I used the larger of the three bags for my work

[Nighthawk Lovers] Looking at a non-running 1992 Nighthawk

2015-12-08 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
So a college kid near me bought a 1992 Blue 750 from the original owner and then parked it. That was in May. It's not running and the registration is past due and cash flow is a problem so he's selling it.. sounds like college to me. I saw it briefly yesterday. He told me where it as

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Looking at a non-running 1992 Nighthawk

2015-12-08 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
has the wrong year. He never really rode the bike and it's not stored at his house. Sean On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 9:10:10 AM UTC-10, Hawaii Sean wrote: > So a college kid near me bought a 1992 Blue 750 from the original owner > and then parked it. That was in May. It's not r

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: New to the Group

2015-11-22 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I've upgraded all the sorts of things on my 96 (Progressive Shocks and front Springs, LED bulbs, center stand, seat...) In my opinion the #1 thing you should do is replace the stock seat with a Corbin. It changes the riding position and is so much better. There's one on eBay that looks

[Nighthawk Lovers] Gas milage drastic improvement

2015-09-10 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I just recently reach 80,000 on my 96. I bought it with 16,000 and from then until January of this year I got around 43 miles to the gallon. Now I'm getting between 50 and 55. I don't think I've changed my driving habits and my commute is basically the same as it has been for the past 7

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Emgo Classic Shocks Review

2015-08-19 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
When my ST1100 was new to me it came with a after market windshield. I affectionately called it the Kite because it was like having a huge kite on the front of my bike in cross winds. I was riding on the north coast on the island of Hawaii. It's an area known for strong winds - which I

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Emgo Classic Shocks Review

2015-08-17 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
What tires did you put on your big? I had a similar wondering experience a few years ago. On recommendation from my mechanic I sent with a tire that was supposed to be as good as a Battlax but less expensive. Made in the same factory we've all heard similar stories. The tire was fine

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Exhaust for 1995 Nighthawk 750

2015-08-17 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I had a recent incident with a cager. He decided I wasn't allowed to merge. I was in front of him in the merge lane, I was about 1/3 of the way in and he accelerated up next to me. I slapped my knuckles against his passenger window and he slammed on the breaks. Once in front of him he

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

2015-07-30 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I second on the 2x4 under the rear wheel if you have a center stand. If you don't be very careful when you are screwing in the bolts. Before my center stand I cross threaded one side and had to re-thread. Not a good thing. It's really easy to do if you have the center stand. just put the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ol' Yeller rides again

2015-07-21 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
. Back to $8 gas, like in Spain. Got a little shock yesterday when I crossed the border and realized I had brought my daughter's passport! Kind border guard let me in on the photocopy of my passport I carry for emergencies. Phew! Hoping to see Glacier NP as Hawaii Sean suggested. Ol' Yeller

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ol' Yeller rides again

2015-07-21 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Canadian bears must like vehicles. When I took my family through BC we were on a 90 kilometer dirt road, I thought the sign said 9 kilometers but it truly was one of the best parts of our trip. Anyway, we rounded a corner to find a brown bear sitting in the middle of the road. He looked at

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ol' Yeller rides again

2015-07-16 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I don't know what your plans are but..If you're going to Vancouver BC then head east up through Whistler. There's a town 8 miles out of Whistler called Pemberton. Great little town with an even better BB and a restaurant / bar called the Pony. from there you can head East through

[Nighthawk Lovers] Hondaline Sissy Bar for '91-'03 CB750 Nighthawk on eBay

2015-07-15 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
eBay item number: 252026587968 Hondaline Sissy Bar for '91-'03 CB750 Nighthawk Buy it now for $150. Not my listing: Details: From a '98 CB750 Nighthawk. In great shape. Complete mounting hardware list for installation come with it as recommended by a Nighthawk-forum.com member. --

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Click but not starting - 96 - 750

2015-07-07 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
So I knocked in a couple of times with my hammer and like magic the start is working fine. I popped it off to blow it out and make sure everything looks good. I found a minor crack on the end cap - end of the starter furthest from the engine. When I tightened it back on it cracked big time.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Click but not starting - 96 - 750

2015-07-03 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I rode my bike to a breakfast meeting - bike started fine. Then to a client site, parked for 20 minutes - bike started fine. Then next meeting, 2 hours later and starter just clicks. Bump start no problem. Drive to office - wont start - bump start easily. Ride home turn off the bike and

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Three more Hondas you don't see everyday

2015-06-09 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
What year is that CB750? Engine and frame look like a 1991-2003 but the tank and wheels are closer to the early 80's bikes. Plus the tail light looks like a 90's / 2000's bike. The side panel looks like a 90's side panel that has been trimmed. Anyone have any ideas? Sean On Monday, June

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: hiding a key on a '92 750.

2015-06-05 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
So I finally found the license plate storage box on eBay. I don't think I spent $20 but it's still a deal. Description: Small Lockable MOTORCYCLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT eBay item number: 321774725903 I searched for: motorcycle paperwork storage I have the key for this inside me helmet and

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: should i buy this

2015-04-23 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I looked on eBay - search for Honda VF700 returned over 16,000 items. The plastics go for around $100 each. Speedo and tach around $300. So worst case you could get your money back by just selling everything on eBay. I'd still go in with $200 and go from there. It's a great bike but

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Headlight out on '96 NH 750

2015-04-06 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Javier - I bought 2 of the Super White bulb on eBay for around $10. They're much brighter than the stock and I have no complaints. They aren't HID, you can get a conversion kit on eBay for about $20 to $50, but I don't need it that bright. Search for nighthawk 750 super white and you'll get

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: my new nighthawk

2015-04-05 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
First congrats and welcome. Parts - original parts can be found on eBay. Other parts that are made today Bike Bandit. They are competitive priced and easy returns if needed. Plus if you're an AMA member you get a discount. Given what the PO did to your bike I'd replace the battery anyway.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: hiding a key on a '92 750.

2015-03-26 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I bought a lockable box on eBay that the license plate mounts to. I can't find it on eBay right now. It's about an inch deep and fits an extra key and all my legal paperwork. I taped / wedged the spare key for that box into the lining of my helmet. I don't always have my jacket with me.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: ST1100 Fan blowing fuses

2015-02-04 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Thanks everybody. I ordered a new/used fan for the bike. $50 on eBay. I'll plug it into everything and see if it works and doesn't blow the fuse. I hope it does because replacing the fan is a real pain. Either way I am going to replace all the wiring from the PO. I have to expose it all

[Nighthawk Lovers] ST1100 Fan blowing fuses

2015-01-31 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
First I posted this on the ST Owners forum and got ZERO responses. I know I'll get responses from this group. I have a 1991 ST1100 and a prior owner put a manual switch in to turn the radiator fan on and off. A common mod for this bike and really needed. The problem is that fuse for the fan

[Nighthawk Lovers] Oil drip . leak

2014-11-10 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
My bike drips about 3 to 4 drips of oil every night while parked in my garage. Probably about the same during the day at my office. I didn't get to ride this weekend and it dripped all weekend - I put a box under the drip and moved it every morning and night - always a new drip. Other then

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

2014-11-10 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
It's even with the kickstand and about in inch in. The oil is dripping from above and coming out at that point. I haven't been able to figure out where it's coming from. I cleaned and degreased the bike and it stopped for a couple of days. My guess is it's the back of the engine but I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

2014-11-10 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
if the 90s have the same issue. -Kyle On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 2:15 PM, 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! nighthaw...@googlegroups.com javascript: wrote: It's even with the kickstand and about in inch in. The oil is dripping from above and coming out at that point. I haven't

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Honestly...

2014-10-05 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Come to Hawaii. You can rent one for the day. I don't really get trikes. I'd rather drive a box. On Saturday, October 4, 2014 8:40:48 AM UTC-10, Paul wrote: ...I have to admit I had never before laid eyes on a scooter trike! http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/4696918615.html *Paul

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: CTX700

2014-10-05 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I'm curious - would this be a touring bike or a daily ride you can take on a tour? At 700cc is it big enough to really tour on? I can see having this bike if I had a long commute (40+ each way). Big enough to run on the highway but not too big for traffic. Maybe I'm a bigger bike snob for

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Motopeds

2014-07-18 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
When I lived on the mainland I spent allot hours on a mountain bike, I raced for a couple of years, I really don't see how this would fit. Almost all the mountain bike trails are illegal for anything with a motor - even electric these days. So you'd be on the trains that are open to

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: A new kind of motorcycle I might want next year

2014-06-30 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
This car has and will have the same problem that all the new hybrid and hi-millage cars have. Unless you drive a ton of miles a year - If you do the math you should just buy a used car for $5,000 and flip it in a couple of years. My 1991 Volvo wagon gets an average of 29 mpg in Honolulu.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: height questions

2014-06-27 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
I'm 6'3 and had a 82 650 and have been riding a 96 750 every day for 7 years now. For comfort I'd like 2 to 3 more inches of height on the bike. I have a Corbin saddle that lowers me about that much. I'm thinking about getting it rebuilt and add a couple of inches but it's not that much of a

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: trading bikes want opinion

2014-06-09 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
15,000+ parts for CB900 on eBay. 20.000+ parts for CB550 on eBay I think you'll be able to find what you need for either bike. I'd go for the bigger bike too. It's really nice to have the extra horses when you need it. Sean On Monday, June 9, 2014 7:04:04 AM UTC-10, Matthew Ward wrote: I

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Different handlebars?

2014-05-15 Thread 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
If you have a 91-03 750 there are two options for you on eBay search for 1 Handlebar Risers Honda Nighthawk CB750 CB250 CB 750 and 1 + 1.25 Handlebar Riser Honda Nighthawk CB250 CB750 The first ones just raise the bars and are $38 with shipping or try to win for less on a bid. The second set

[Nighthawk Lovers] CL hall of fame

2014-04-18 Thread Hawaii Sean
SO Did they really do an engine rebuild? Then why all the oil on the ground and the oil pan under the bike? http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/mcy/4426842116.html Sean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ratbob flame job?

2014-03-31 Thread Hawaii Sean
I like it too - different and kind of adds to the story. Should be interesting when the bike is completely done. If you're adding side panels it should be interesting to see how you end up. Seat looks kind of big for a rat / bob kind of bike. On Sunday, March 30, 2014 3:11:26 AM UTC-10,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: digital clock mod (addition) for my '98 CB750 NH

2014-03-13 Thread Hawaii Sean
I bought a $15 handlebar mount for my cell phone. It can turn sideways and I just push the button when I want to see the time. Also makes it much easier to listen to music and follow navigation. I don't know about water proof but I have a slip stream windshield that keeps the water off.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Lane splits

2014-03-13 Thread Hawaii Sean
is on the slow side. A motorcycle going 55 would have a lot of cars running up their backside. I lane split, but NOTHING like the guy in the video. Cars jump in and out of the carpool lane across the double yellow line ALL the time! On Monday, March 10, 2014 7:03:30 PM UTC-7, Hawaii Sean

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Lane splits

2014-03-10 Thread Hawaii Sean
I was just down in LA for business. I was blown away at the way they lane split. This guy is really calm compared to some of the other guys I saw. I was doing 55 in the car pool lane and a bike split the lane next to me doing at least 15+ over my speed. Crazy stuff and a good way to die.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Dropped my bike...

2013-12-31 Thread Hawaii Sean
First off - glad to hear your pissed off and not hurt - I should way something about that's what you get for not riding your nighthawk but. search on ebay 2007 Ninja rear brake pedal you get about 30 options at around $20 with shipping. Most look like new aftermarket. Sean On Sunday,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 2000 Honda Nighthawk 750

2013-12-01 Thread Hawaii Sean
You can find a couple of options on ebay right now. Search for nighthawk 750 forks and nighthawk 750 front wheel. Do take it to a shop and have the frame checked out - just to be safe. Sean On Saturday, November 30, 2013 10:50:01 AM UTC-10, Myles K wrote: I need a new front end, how do i

[Nighthawk Lovers] Progressive shocks a 90's to 2003 750

2013-11-11 Thread Hawaii Sean
I upgraded my stock shocks to Progressive Shocks I purchase used on eBay. The roads in Hawaii are probably the worst I've ever been on. Pot holes, cracks and just overall bad conditions. I feel the difference when I hit all the bad spots. They are certainly worth the $80 I paid for them and

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk S Tires?

2013-11-10 Thread Hawaii Sean
I've tried the Dunlap, Metzeler, cheep Japanese and Battlax. I ride daily and because I'm in Hawaii get caught on wet roads about once a week. I'll only run Battlax tires. I'm conservative but like to lean into a corner every once in a while, I live up a mile long hill that can be allot of

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Two items (actually 3)

2013-10-30 Thread Hawaii Sean
Ross, www.ServiceHonda.com 50500-MW3-810 STAND, MAIN $104.28and50524-MN8-000, RUBBER, STAND STOPPER $3.62. DO NOT forget the Rubber stopper. Without it the stand is closer to the bike and in my case it hits the rare tire when I make hard right turns. I just discovered this and it

[Nighthawk Lovers] CB1100 - I finnally saw one today

2013-10-23 Thread Hawaii Sean
On my commute in today the CB1100 came up next to me so I dropped in behind him. At a light I scooted up next to him for a close look. Very cool old school bike. I was amazed at how much it looks like a 79 to 82 CB650 or CB900. The fenders, turn signals, mirrors and even the tail light

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Parts?

2013-10-07 Thread Hawaii Sean
Having owned and toured on a 82-650. I did a couple 1000 miles over 5 days. The last being a 590 mile day. I have to say the seat on the 650 was more comfortable than the Corbin on my 96/750 and equal to my Russell Day-Long on my ST1100. However, depending on how long your commute I'd say

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: trade secret for installing hand grips?

2013-10-05 Thread Hawaii Sean
When I was a kid I worked in a bicycle shop. We always had a can of hairspray on hand. Spray allot and the grip will slide right on. the hairspray drys and the grips a locked in place. If you ever have to replace the grips you can slide a flat head screw driver under the grip, spray a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] That NYC video

2013-10-03 Thread Hawaii Sean
First off I'm hoping this doesn't effect the way people look at bikes riders. Having looked at a couple of the videos, watched the news and read everyone's comments I'm just flat out shocked that one of the bikers isn't dead. As a daily rider I get nervous when I get caught up in a pack of

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: I need parts for my 00' 750 nighthawk :/

2013-10-02 Thread Hawaii Sean
Sounds like you're doing OK which is the important thing. eBay has been very good to me for these types of parts. Specifically Pinwall Cycle Parts - they're a big dismantler in Ohio. They somehow seam to always have 750's and keep getting new ones. They have sold over 175,000 parts on eBay.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: bike

2013-09-30 Thread Hawaii Sean
Gene - good to hear you're alright. Windshields: The question is what is currently on your bike? If yo're like allot of us who ride the 750's its the slipstreamer spit fire. You can get a brand new one for $60 on eBay. If not, you can find allot of choices there at the best prices. Just

[Nighthawk Lovers] Progressive shocks on eBay

2013-09-23 Thread Hawaii Sean
I found a pair of progressive shocks on eBay / PinWall Cycles. I've purchased allot of items from them over the years. Can anyone give me any feed back on these shocks? I'm still using the stock ones Javier gave me a couple of years ago. I understand that progressive shocks make for a

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Useless email: riding music

2013-09-19 Thread Hawaii Sean
Blues Traveler is great but tends to make me aggressive. Adam Ant just came to town so I was listening him for a couple of days which has led to an 80's review: The Clash, Ramones, Split Enz, Dead Kennedy's and some Black Flag for good measure. When I'm on a long ride for some reason it's

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1978 Honda CB750k

2013-09-15 Thread Hawaii Sean
Graham - eBay item 380622589785 - 78 CB750 gas tank. The seller is a motorcycle dismantling place. Check out their eBay store. They also have a carborator set for a 77 CB750 - eBay Item 380611708738. Looks like they might have one of the side covers - eBay item 380622589786. I'd send them

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1978 Honda CB750k

2013-09-15 Thread Hawaii Sean
Graham - Also check out Pinwall Cycles on eBay. I've purchased side covers, rear cowl and other parts from them. They are good, reliable and affordable. They hae stuff from a 75 CB750. eBay item 130601877868 is a cylinder and pistons set from a 75 cb750. Sean On Saturday, September 14,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1978 Honda CB750k

2013-09-15 Thread Hawaii Sean
OK - Last response - search for cb750 78 on eBay - 7,496 results. cb750 78 returns 151 results Lots of new replica side covers and old ones. Should be able to find what you need on eBay. Just let me know what you need if you can't find it on eBay. I've been buying stuff from them for

[Nighthawk Lovers] CB1100

2013-09-09 Thread Hawaii Sean
So I finally saw a CB1100 on the road today. I want one! They are so old school. It reminded me so much of the 1908's CB900. Very cool old school bike. I hope they make and sell a ton of them. Sean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Weirdest thing hauled on a bike contest

2013-09-06 Thread Hawaii Sean
RMJ beat me too it. I spent a summer working for the county of Sacramento and used one of those a day a week for 3 months. I was in amazing shape at the end of the summer. I have been meaning to upload my pictures of my bike loaded with: 1,000 feet of Cat5e cable, Cable validator Regular

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: I :Love You Graham!

2013-08-27 Thread Hawaii Sean
My next door neighbor was a professional crew member on high end racing sail boats. I know he's been on the crew of two American's Cup boats but don't know when or which ones. He's an interesting guy and has a couple of boats (his wife and her family started the company that became Yahoo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Some physics

2013-08-23 Thread Hawaii Sean
I can't tel you how many times my parents and sometimes the Police got involved atfer me or one of my friends said Dude, that's a great idea!. Growing up in California with great weather too much time on our hands Somewhere around 25 we got smarter, not more mature, just smarter. It's

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Jump

2013-08-20 Thread Hawaii Sean
Interesting in that my starter went out at right around 51,000 miles. Go figure. Anyway - rebuild kit on eBay is $18 - Item # 280465090838. If I had been willing to bump start I would have ordered the kit and done it myself. From talking to friends its really easy and at $18 for the parts

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Wahoo! My first bike, a 1985 650sc.

2013-08-14 Thread Hawaii Sean
Erin, You Tube has some great video's. Even ones by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation - the people who put on the class. They have a You Tube page that has lots and lots of video's. I wish I had seen these when I was new to riding. Sean On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 4:12:36 PM UTC-10, Erin

Re: [Norton AntiSpam][Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Center Stand for 1996 750

2013-08-10 Thread Hawaii Sean
Thanks again everyone - it was much easier then I thought it would be. I have to say that the penny trick made this so easy to install. I hooked the spring to my work bench, put a screw driver threw the other end and pulled up while my 15 year old inserted penny's into the spring - we filled

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: backrest-carrier

2013-08-09 Thread Hawaii Sean
I just did a search on the web. The chrome rack is $88 on the manufacturers web site and $30 shipping - $30 less for the price and $6 less on shipping. www.mutazu.com Sean On Thursday, August 8, 2013 4:45:01 AM UTC-10, richar...@gmail.com wrote: does anyone know where I can get a backrest

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Installing a center stand

2013-08-08 Thread Hawaii Sean
Thanks everyone that replied. Very helpful. The manual and picture are perfect! My bike has the stock exhaust so that's a plus. I think the only part that's missing ins the rubber stopper for when the stand is in the up position. The good news is the hardware store by my house has a couple

[Nighthawk Lovers] Center Stand for 1996 750

2013-08-07 Thread Hawaii Sean
Does anyone have directions for installing a center stand on a 90's 750? I finally bought one from Pinwall one eBay. It arrived yesterday and I haven't looked at the bottom of the bike. If not instructions can someone take a picture how the spring is attached to the bike on one that's

[Nighthawk Lovers] Looks like a really nice Rack / sissy bar on eBay

2013-07-27 Thread Hawaii Sean
Rear Seat Rack Honda CB750 Nighthawk OEM Item #: 271247002215 Reviews looks like they're a good seller that hasn't sold much. Sean -- 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: MAN that bike handles nice!!

2013-07-25 Thread Hawaii Sean
When I first got my 96 750 it had a little over 16,000 miles on it and I never used the choke. Never. Over time the bike needed the choke in the am. At about 40,000 miles the bike requires choke to start - even when it's warm. My point is, these bikes have their quirks. Yes it is a fun

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ok folks - time to consult the collective mind of the NH Lovers Group....

2013-07-16 Thread Hawaii Sean
Too bad I'm not stilll on the mailand. I'd pay you $1,000, take it to Grahams for a good once over (yes I[m being presumptuous) and then ride it back to California and use it as my winter commuter. All joking aside - have you thought about eBay? Tons of bikes sell on there all the time. You

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Blue 93 NH750

2013-07-11 Thread Hawaii Sean
I'm always amazed at how clean and rust free bikes on the mainland are versus Hawaii. It doesn't matter how often you was and polish your bike here. They rust. I have friends with expensive custom bikes covered with chrome - they spend amazing amounts of time keeping them rust free. A 93

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Okay...$2000 is starting to sound do-able

2013-07-11 Thread Hawaii Sean
I have also found that when some lists medical reasons or someone moving and left it behind almost always leads to a questionable purchase. Without knowing the millage I'd just walk away. I went with emotions when I purchased my ST and in the end overpaid and the bike has lots of little

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: The only thing I like about this....

2013-07-11 Thread Hawaii Sean
Great bike if you like a top speed of 55... Have ou ever seen the video from the factory for these things? They use an old school spot welder. Not the best bond in the world. Sean On Thursday, July 11, 2013 8:40:23 AM UTC-10, Joey wrote: Is the ability for me to take Cooper with me...

[Nighthawk Lovers] Brand new Corbin Seat for 91-2003 750 on eBay

2013-07-04 Thread Hawaii Sean
Brand new in the box. Check out item #330950380719 First time this person has done anything on eBay so it will scare away most people. Starting bid is $220 and $35 shipping. Still a great price for a brand new Corbin seat. I'd get it but really don;'t need two seats. Sean -- You received

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ultimate Seats?

2013-06-20 Thread Hawaii Sean
Joey, I have a Russel Day Long on my St1100. I also have a Corbin for that bike - I bought both of them on eBay for about $100. I have c Corbin on my 96 75- and like it on that bike. Let me tell you, the Corbin is really really hard compared to the Russell. My riders (Kids and wife) really

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