Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Hello Nighthawk Riders

I've had some great conversations in this group, gained invaluable information, kept my bike on the road longer than I would have by myself, and best of all made some unforgettable friends. I agree it's probably time to shut this group down since it's essentially shut itself down already. My only

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch lens replacement

ver happen, Still…. > > A great fix though, and one I’ll remember if my sight lens’s ever need > changing… I look at your fix… well done! > > Ian > > On Aug 19, 2022, at 4:12 AM, Kyle Munz wrote: > > Hi Peter, > > Welcome to the group. I used a 1

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch lens replacement

Hi Peter, Welcome to the group. I used a 16.7mm x 2mm for mine. I have pics of the process here: https://nighthawk.kylemunz.com/654/replacing-the-sight-glass/ -Kyle On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 9:10 AM Peter Mavros wrote: > Hey guys, > > I'm new to this group and currently restoring a 1985 650cc.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 84 Nighthawk 650 Fuse Block

The fuseblock can be cleaned up (somewhat). I took pics when I did mine. It wasn't perfect because some of it had been melted but it worked reliably after that. I tried finding replacements but all of them in the local salvage yards were in the same or worse condition. https://nighthawk.kylemunz.co

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Height to top of stock windscreen....

Looks like 49" to the top of the windshield, a few more to the top of the mirrors. -Kyle On Tue, Jun 21, 2022 at 6:08 PM William M wrote: > I've got only 39" clearance into my van. > I think I need another plan? > William b. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] The Clymer myth of testing the charging system

One thing I learned back when I had my 650 was that Mr Clymer will absolutely lie to you and won't feel bad about it. I can't say if he's right or not about the charging system, it's been too many years, I think the biggest lie I found was with wiring diagram had some wire colors mixed up. That sa

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Double-CB750

y opinion is as >> follow: before was 750 cc with four cylinders and now is a 750 cc with 6 >> cylinders >> Because you do not increase the cc only increase the cylinder number >> I hope to receive other opinion about it >> Best regards >> >> >> El mié

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com - 5 updates in 2 topics

The alternator chain has definitely been covered here. You can find it by searching through the archives. -Kyle On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 6:45 PM paul mangan wrote: > Hi guys > I have heard the dreaded rattling sound from my 83 650 and I am > identifying it as the alternator chain tensioner iss

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] cb700sc sparkplug wires

Yep, they just screw onto the coils. You can order new resistor caps from NGK (SD05F) and some 7mm copper core ignition cable and make your own cables or even find spark plug wire sets on eBay now. I took pics when I made mine: https://nighthawk.kylemunz.com/633/sparkplug-wires/ -Kyle On Wed, De

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 84 cb700sc petcock selector rebuild

I don't know where to buy one today, but I've got this advice from one of early members of this group: > FYI: in the old days before that was rendered not-serviceable, there > were two screws that could be removed and a biscuit that had holes in > it. The petcock handle slides across the holes ope

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Help removing tank on 1984 700S

Once you've removed the bolt lift the back of the tank and slide it backwards and it will come off. It's just resting on two rubber bushings at the front. The fuel line and vacuum line should be pretty apparent if you shine a light on the petcock. Both are going down towards the carbs. -Kyle On

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 nighthawk 650 puffing/popping on deceleration and other issues UPDATE

Did you ever run it without the fuel filter? -Kyle On Tue, Aug 31, 2021 at 7:10 PM 'AGL' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! < nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Alright received the compression tester today here are the results > cylinder #1 140-145 #2 115-120 #3 135-140 #4 140-145. I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1984 nighthawk 650 puffing/popping on deceleration and other issues

+1 on checking the in tank filter and petcock filter. My 650 came with a cheap inline filter the PO had installed and I had the same problem with it cutting out after a while on the freeway. Pull over and let it sit and it would start and ride again. Anything restricting fuel flow will cause this.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank restoration

I went to Ace Hardware and bought rubber stoppers in various sizes for the filler, sending unit, and petcock openings. -Kyle On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 12:39 PM Graham Rogers wrote: > How do you stop it splashing out via the filler cap? > > On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 10:51 AM Kyle Mu

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas Tank restoration

I got lazy when I had to *agitate* my old 650 tank. I filled it full of cleaner, strapped it down in the bed of my truck, and drove like one of the Duke cousins over some bumpy roads for a day. -Kyle On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 8:01 AM Graham Rogers wrote: > Yeah, I’ve done it before a few times >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Any references for someone to clean carbs in/around Maryland, on an '03 Nighthawk?

Yeah, they're similar in length. I've always stopped to double check them every time I put the carbs on for that reason. The choke cable is a different length and has a slightly different end, that'd be harder to mix up. -Kyle On Fri, May 21, 2021 at 9:27 AM Doug Jones wrote: > I didn't think

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1985 Nighthawk 650 Shaft Drive Dies After Riding For 15 minutes

Inline fuel filters can cause this too. They don't flow enough to keep up with freeway riding but will idle just fine. -Kyle On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 9:06 AM Dave duChêne wrote: > No, there's a black box under the seat about 3" square > > On Mon, 12 Apr 2021 at 08:04, Leland Hardy < > leland.ha

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Engne guard mounting hardware 85 700s (red) and decals

I've had decent luck with cbdecals.com in the past. Some say they don't look exactly like OEM but they're close enough and they don't rip if you spritz a little soapy water on the surface first. Which engine guards did you get? There were a couple of different styles. -Kyle On Sun, Apr 4, 2021

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Taller windshield

That looks good -Kyle On Tue, Dec 8, 2020 at 4:06 PM Graham Rogers wrote: > Just installed this windshield on my 86 Nighthawk. Not a perfect fit but > with a heat gun, patience and work it ‘fits’. The folks at Gustafson > Plastics were really helpful. I couldn’t get the first one they sent to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 84 Nighthawk Idle jumps to 3K RPMs after leaning down on its kickstand

My first thought too was cables. -Kyle On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 2:47 PM Graham Rogers wrote: > Or choke cable > > On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 3:44 PM Billy Woodman > wrote: > >> Could the throttle cable be binding on something ? Is it when the handle >> bars turn? >> >> On Tue, Oct 20, 2020, 2:43

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] a single no start day...

First a warning about abusing the starter. It's not the starter motor that's the biggest worry since that's easy to repair/replace but you really don't want to abuse the starter chain/clutch as that's most certainly not easy to replace or repair. Your not starting issue could be a few things though

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 650SC Clutch Feel

ng Honda Genuine isn't always necessary? >> >> On Friday, September 25, 2020 at 10:44:43 AM UTC-5 kiwinPA wrote: >> >>> Yep, I agree with Kyle. If you’ve never cleaned the reservoir and clutch >>> master cylinder you probably should/will have to >>> >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 650SC Clutch Feel

My clutch levers have always come back to the grip but the clutch disengages way before I get to the grip. You may need to bleed it again, the hydraulic clutch on these bikes is notoriously difficult to get all the air out of the line. Most of us use a mityvac to do it. -Kyle On Fri, Sep 25, 202

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Screen Cowl-My 85 cb700sc

They show up on eBay from time to time, that's where I got mine after my wreck a few years ago. -Kyle On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 4:11 PM gary glick wrote: > Headlight fairing has a crack. Found the proper red decals. Close exam > revealed that the screen cowl has a small crack at the bottom. Sea

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Great to hear from other Nighthawk owners

Hi Jim, There's a lot of pics on that page, which one were you referring to? -Kyle On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 3:38 PM Jim Hehn wrote: > Hi felow nighthawk lovers, > i saw a pic. of a nighthawk that had a fairing, i copied the url; > > http://paulsnighthawkpages.blogspot.com/p/your-nighthawk.htm

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas tank filter.

I always tell myself it was probably already busted before I yanked it out with a pair of pliers. -Kyle On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 11:19 AM 'nick.tamps...@btinternet.com' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: > I know this has been posted before, but I can’t find it. > What’s the best way to rem

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1988 Honda Magna

That looks good -Kyle On Sun, Aug 2, 2020 at 7:08 AM Graham Rogers wrote: > After working on one of these bikes (broken choke plunger), cleaning the > carbs, etc, I tried to get the owner to sell it to me. (I never could sync > the carbs however, just couldn’t get a 7mm socket or offset adjus

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Loss of power.

My experience with the inline filters is they don't flow enough to feed the bike. In your case though if opening the choke helps you could have dirty carbs since that's just an enriching circuit. -Kyle On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 12:02 PM 'nick.tamps...@btinternet.com' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lover

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1985 700s fuel gauge

I'd say chances are better than even the problem is in the sending unit and not the gauge. -Kyle On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 10:55 AM Dave duChêne wrote: > Clean all connections leading to the gauge first (if you haven't already ). > Dave > > > On Sun, 26 Jul 2020 at 12:14, gary glick wrote: > >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: How do you replace the push rod oil seal on the Honda Nighthawk 700S 1984?

Glad you guys figured it out, and thanks for posting the steps. -Kyle On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 7:23 AM David Heffner wrote: > I forgot two items... > > 7.1..Remove gear shifter, mark position of shifter on shaft for easy > installation. > > 7.2..Remove clutch side front foot peg. > > On Sunday,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk 700s-Engine crash bars

Well, I had the simpler bars on when I crashed and they did their job. The exhaust, mirror, and fairing were destroyed but the engine didn't get scratched. My jacket and gloves did their job too. -Kyle On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 11:38 AM gary glick wrote: > Thanks for the education. Is there any

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk 700s-Engine crash bars

I've fixed dented crash bars before with bondo and filler since I planned to paint them black anyways and they turned out pretty decent. The mounting hardware is mostly bolts and metal bands. If you're handy and have some scrap metal you could probably make your own but it may be worth it to wait f

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] email a NHL member on the map?

https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/nighthawk_lovers/LZ31wDyDGgc On Sat, Jul 4, 2020, 14:09 mike wrote: > Link me to the map? > > On Sat, Jul 4, 2020, 3:08 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> I don’t know. Easy to just say ‘here I am’ >> >> On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 2:05 PM mike wrote: >> >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Life here on Nighthawk Lovers

Hey William and welcome to the group! I'm glad you're enjoying your 700S, they do spoil you to just about anything else. Regarding your questions: * I don't know if the 650 exhaust will fit, I had both at one point and a lot of parts do swap like coils and brake switches but never tried the exhaust

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Engine highway crash bars-85 700s NH and repairing fuel gauge sending unit

Graham posted a fix for the sending unit a few years ago. I tried it on my old 650 and it worked. It’s a relatively easy fix - maybe. Drain the gas tank and remove the seat. > Disconnect the fuel sensor wire at the connector under the seat. Thread it > back towards the tank so it’s free to come ou

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 700s red-Need right side cover-Best Led headlight bulb recommendation-Hondaline (or good quality recommendation) engine guard-was hondaline chrome in color?

All of those things can be hard to find. I found a few of them just by scouring eBay and local salvage yards. The right sidecover may be the hardest thing on your list, at least finding one with all its tabs. -Kyle On Fri, Jun 12, 2020 at 8:30 PM gary glick wrote: > Waiting for my bike to be d

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk 650: year of manufacture query

Could that PC be an RC? According to this motorcycle VIN site I found RC11 would be a 1983 CS650 C Custom. https://www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/en/honda-parts/honda-model-prefix -Kyle On Fri, Jun 12, 2020 at 7:17 AM Pat Hehir wrote: > Hi Paul I just bought a Nighthawk 650, for restoration, > >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carburetors synch tool

That looks pretty good for a DIY setup. -Kyle On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 12:21 PM Gilles H wrote: > Hi, > > Just sharing the setup I use, I am not providing web shortcuts as they > eventually do not work anymore. > > Youtube has good carb synch tutorials. > > Material: > > -10 ft 5mm ID fish tank

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My two Nighthawks

e help me i mis my bike. > Grt jakke (Belgium) > > Op di 2 jun. 2020 3:40 PM schreef Kyle Munz : > >> Welcome Robert, and thanks for the photo! >> >> -Kyle >> >> >> On Mon, Jun 1, 2020 at 8:30 PM Robert Spraker >> wrote: >> >>> My

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My two Nighthawks

Welcome Robert, and thanks for the photo! -Kyle On Mon, Jun 1, 2020 at 8:30 PM Robert Spraker wrote: > My 1983 650 SC that i just picked up and my 1994 custom 250. Love these > bikes. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Aftermarket parts

Hello and welcome to the group. I had to replace mine in the past but always went back with OEM, they're still pretty available. I've seen some adjustable aftermarket ones on other bikes but don't know what brands they were. If you take your bike to a shop they may let you try on a few different on

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: #4 cylinder not firing

I'll help you hijack it Glenn. The one I bought years ago is made by Emgo, I think I ordered it from Amazon or eBay but you can find them online everywhere. -Kyle On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 6:14 AM EGrider wrote: > Guys, I don't mean to hijack the thread, but I think I'm ready to invest > in a p

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 10 Years Ago Today

I found it, you joined 2/26/12. -Kyle On Wed, Apr 29, 2020 at 1:59 PM EGrider wrote: > Oh, OK. I just remember that when Allen Thomas passed, Paul told us when > he joined the group. I didn't know if you could see that like Paul, but I > guess not. Or maybe Paul knew that some other way. > > -

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Definitely charging issues!!

Make sure you have a known good and charged battery first. These bikes don't begin to charge the battery until 2500-3000 RPMs. -Kyle On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 5:31 PM Ryan Blaney wrote: > So I just got a 1983 Honda Nighthawk cb650. It will run when i have it > hooked up to jumper cables but as s

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH restorod progress

Looks good. I'm a fan of the stock mirrors myself. I never thought the stock blinkers matched these bikes but I definitely like the square mirrors and headlights. -Kyle On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 11:55 AM Donny Ravioli wrote: > Thought I'd give one more update. About a month ago I took her out fo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Cold Header pipe

How long did you let it run for? It can take a while for them to all warm up. Did you sync the carbs after cleaning them? -Kyle On Tue, Feb 25, 2020 at 1:42 PM 'nick.tamps...@btinternet.com' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: > 1996 750 NH. > I’ve just put the carbs back on after complet

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] engine fume vent box that runs from behind the cylinders to the air box...........

I'm not sure about the 250s but the older bikes have a tube hanging down with a plug hose-clamped to the end. -Kyle On Tue, Jan 14, 2020 at 8:38 PM burrpenick wrote: > I think this was only used on the older 250 NHawks- how can I make sure > the line going to the airbox is not plugged. I can s

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Charging/Electrical Issue

There are steps in the shop manual for testing the R/R, it should be tested before just being replaced. If it does test bad I think we all pretty much agree that Rick's has the best replacement parts. https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/ -Kyle On Fri, Nov 29, 2019 at 11:55 AM Jenya Spektor wro

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ol' Yeller does Baja

I was out of town for at least one of your passes through Houston and I took a more northerly route than you did so we wouldn't have met up on the road. I went through Roswell on the way out and Amarillo (by morning) on the way back. -Kyle On Wed, Oct 23, 2019 at 12:28 PM EGrider wrote: > Than

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ol' Yeller does Baja

Great video, looks like we were on the road to AZ at about the same time. I went by Subaru rather than bike though and avoided I-10 this time around and took back roads the whole way. -Kyle On Wed, Oct 23, 2019 at 8:31 AM Graham Rogers wrote: > I remember it well, Graham > > On Wed, Oct 23, 20

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] LED indicators

In my opinion adding resistors misses the point of upgrading to LEDs and you might as well stick with regular bulbs, so I would definitely recommend swapping out the relay. That said, I don't have a 90s bike so unfortunately I can't tell you which one to order, just wanted to add my opinion. -Kyle

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signalcancel unit

other than in the > wiring diagram > > On Wed, Oct 9, 2019, 4:59 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > >> Thanks kyle, didn't know they had one till I saw this in wiring diagram. >> Was just wondering if I could make it operable or replce >> On Wed, Oct 9, 2019, 4:55 PM Kyl

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signalcancel unit

I don't think the 700S has an automatic cancel, at least mine doesn't. I just press the switch to turn it off. On Wed, Oct 9, 2019, 15:51 Darin Hatton wrote: > After much looking in the factory service manual for my 700s I still > cannot find any info on the turn signal cancel unit , let alone f

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Starter doesn't work...oh wait, it does

If the clutch switch on the 90s bikes is anything like the brake switch on the 80s bikes, they can be taken apart, cleaned, and repaired. http://nighthawk.kylemunz.com/?p=647 -Kyle On Sat, Sep 21, 2019 at 6:30 AM EGrider wrote: > Quick update for anyone who may experience what I did. Changing

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

Agreed. No particular brand but I've got a bucket of generic wheel bearing grease from some autoparts store that I've been using for years. -Kyle On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 10:31 AM Tommy Hill wrote: > Perfect advice above! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Starter doesn't work...oh wait, it does

That does sound different. It's a rotary switch with a half dozen contacts on the 80s bikes. I had to take it apart and clean them all up then bend the spring a little to make it work again. Cabo sounds fun, as long as this heat wave finally breaks. -Kyle On Tue, Sep 10, 2019 at 9:07 PM EGrider

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Starter doesn't work...oh wait, it does

I'm not sure about the 90s bikes, but on the 80s bike the clutch switch is a simple 2 post job and easy to test. The gear indicator switch, which includes the neutral indicator, is also pretty simple to test with a multimeter. Sometimes they get gunked up and need to be cleaned out. Again, no idea

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil is leaking from the rubber (half-circle) gaskets under the valve cover.

Those have come up in this group a few times. I think the part number is 12331-ME5-010 but double check first. Some people have tried reinforcing the old ones with black permatex but if they're shrunk or cracked you're better off just replacing them. -Kyle On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 8:58 AM Jenya S

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Hey loud knocking from the front of my bike on my ride to work

Those bikes are known to have some slop in the timing chain die to a weak tensioner spring. I don't know how to check what caused it to suddenly get louder though. On Wed, Aug 14, 2019, 17:35 logan vandam wrote: > 84 cb650sc usually has a little tic in front but on my way to work it was > really

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

I don't remember off hand but it's in the service manual. I just posted a link to those in another thread. On Mon, Aug 5, 2019, 11:06 Jenya Spektor wrote: > Good morning, > What should be a gap for the new set of the NGK standard spark plugs? > Thanks again. > J > > On Friday, August 2, 2019 at

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Picture of my 1983 NH 650

I've sold my 650 so I can't check everything you're asking but everything should be pretty well centered on the bike. You can check if any parts are missing by comparing what you have to the service manuals. If you don't have one PDFs are available here: https://app.box.com/v/motorcyclemanuals htt

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

gt; location? > Thanks again. > > On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 10:42 AM Kyle Munz wrote: > >> I completely disassembled the fuseblock on my old 650 to clean and >> rebuild it. The problem is the female spade connectors on the plugs get >> loose and no longer grip the me

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

fine (I > actually unplugged every connector going into the fuse block one by one) > and nothing seems loose - UNLESS something inside the fuse block melted or > came undone. What should my next step be? Thanks for a speedy reply. > Jenya > > On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 10:11 AM Kyle Munz

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

The fuseblock on the 650 is right underneath the headlight bucket, and the plugs on the back get loose with age. If you were tugging on the wires it's possible they came disconnected. Especially check the plug with the red/black wires, it gets loose and begins to arc and will melt the plastic fuseb

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

the valve > cover. The exhausts and mufflers alone were in pristine shape. > > On Wed, Jun 26, 2019 at 1:03 PM Kyle Munz wrote: > >> Wow, what all did you have to do to it? >> >> -Kyle >> >> >> On Wed, Jun 26, 2019 at 9:40 AM Dave D wrote: >> &g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Wow, what all did you have to do to it? -Kyle On Wed, Jun 26, 2019 at 9:40 AM Dave D wrote: > NICE!!! > > On Wed, Jun 26, 2019 at 8:15 AM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Back from the dead, sat under tree for 5 years >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700S headlight not working.

I had that once where the fuse tested good when I put the leads on both ends but the bike still wasn't running. Turned out the fuse was physically falling apart. The element hadn't blown but the end caps were falling off. When I placed the leads on both ends it was holding it together and it tested

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700S headlight not working.

I always throw the multimeter on parts I swap out just so I can know exactly how they're failing. A lot of these old parts can be cleaned up and rebuilt without replacing too. -Kyle On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 10:59 AM Holger Selover-Stephan < hol...@shadowbrush.com> wrote: > Good! Just trying to t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700S Nighthawk, restored

rything works except the tail light. It’s not the bulb, it’s not the > tail light itself. The brake light works. The tail light indicator works, > telling me that the tail light is not working. So what’s the problem? > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jun 9, 2019, at 2:59 PM, Kyle

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700S headlight not working.

The right hand control, specifically the starter button, can cut out the headlight too. Make sure the button isn't sticking. -Kyle On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 6:32 AM Graham Rogers wrote: > Yes I have a volt meter and yes that’s what I should do > > On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 12:46 AM Holger Selover-

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700S Nighthawk, restored

That looks great On Sun, Jun 9, 2019, 13:55 Graham Rogers wrote: > This is the one taken over by squirrels for many generations > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 84 700S makeover

That's awesome, which mine looked like that. -Kyle On Fri, May 31, 2019 at 3:29 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: > > Great job Sir Graham!! > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wiring of the Speedo/Tach cluster

We've got a colorized wiring diagram for the 650. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5rhwMkJQ5ORakJxZnk2UlZCS0U/ Misc2 looks like it comes off the bottom left corner of the fuse box in this diagram. The dark green is always a common ground on these bikes, it looks like the brown with a white stripe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Replacing exhaust

Ratchet straps are a genius solution, I'll have to try that next time. I wonder if ratchet straps also help with wrestling octopuses, octopi?, 8-legged sea creatures. -Kyle On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 7:14 PM Graham Rogers wrote: > Here’s how I did it on both the 90s 750 and 80s 650 and 700s. Just

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Replacing exhaust

I haven't done it on a 90s bike yet, but if it's anything like the 80s bikes I always line up the headers with the studs first then raise the lower part up to the bracket under the frame. It helps to have 2 people though, otherwise it's like wrestling an octopus getting it all lined up and bolted t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas tank issue?

The easiest way to check the gas cap vent is to just pop open the gas cap and go for a ride (be careful of spills/splashes and maybe not try this with a full tank.) The vent is there to allow air to enter the tank as it empties to keep the pressure equalized, if it gets clogged the vacuum builds up

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: The Neverending Story

I've seen that, and considered it, but followed the shop manual and a how-to I found online. I took pics as I went along and will post it once I get a chance. On Tue, Apr 30, 2019, 20:38 EGrider wrote: > I've never actually done it, but somebody once told me to remove an > engine, disconnect eve

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Various Nighthawk Groups; Did I miss any?

I didn't realize there were that many. -Kyle On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 9:50 PM Adventurer wrote: > It's incredible just how many on-line resources and groups there appear to > be for Honda Nighthawks nowadays, including but not limited to: > > Nighthawk Forums > http://nighthawk-forums.com/ > >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: The Neverending Story

It's kinda heavy, the jack only helped so much so it was mostly me yanking and yelling to get it out of the frame. -Kyle On Tue, Apr 30, 2019 at 7:26 AM EGrider wrote: > I like that "heavy" next to the engine. That's what I was thinking... > > -- > You received this message because you are sub

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] The Neverending Story

> On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 6:13 PM Javier Garcia wrote: > >> I sold one I got for my brother-in-law because of that problem. That also >> made me not feeling compelled to get another 700, although I'd love to have >> one. >> >> >> >> On Sun, Apr 28,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] The Neverending Story

700, starter clutch/chain. On Sun, Apr 28, 2019, 18:16 Kurt Nolte wrote: > 650 or 700? > > On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 5:21 PM Kyle Munz wrote: > >> Do you ever get the feeling like you're getting deeper and deeper into a >> project that you have no idea how to get

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Are both mirrors righ hand thread?

It's awesome to see my blog already being shared in this thread, thanks! I also have a post regarding swapping mirrors from right to left. http://nighthawk.kylemunz.com/?p=567 -Kyle On Wed, Apr 24, 2019 at 11:19 AM Holger Selover-Stephan < hol...@shadowbrush.com> wrote: > > > On Wednesday, Apri

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Need help with my 1983 650

The 'Remove Before Flight' keytag actually came from my 700S. The previous owner was a career AirForce guy. After I bought it I swapped the 700 keys to my WWI Flying Ace keychain (still Air Force related I guess?) and put the 650 keys on the RBF tag. I passed it on again when I sold it. I've seen t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Need help with my 1983 650

Javier is right, there should be small bleeder valves on each line. This link has videos from the last time I synced my 650 where I've got the needles damped down to stop their bouncing to give you an idea how they should look. Just ignore how poorly the bike was running ;) https://photos.app.goo.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] How to reinstall airbox boots on 1983 Nighthawk 650

I never needed any sort of sealant on my 650, the Y-boots just shove in there. As long as the boots aren't deformed and fit snugly in their openings they shouldn't allow any air leakage. As far as I know the U-shaped metal bit is just there to add support and keep boot from collapsing but perhaps s

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Need help with my 1983 650

I saw in your previous post you went with pod filters, these are tricky to get tuned right, do you have the original airbox still? -Kyle On Wed, Apr 10, 2019 at 8:47 AM Graham Rogers wrote: > Jenya, I live in central PA, about 3 and a half to 4 hours away I’m > guessing, unless there is traffi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Replacing the sight glass on the Master cylinder and bleeding the ....

e calipers release > the pads - is it when a rider releases the lever, the calipers are sucked > in by the same hydraulic pressure that pushed out before? > > > On Wed, Apr 3, 2019 at 10:58 AM Kyle Munz wrote: > >> It's not impossible to do without disconnecting the line

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Replacing the sight glass on the Master cylinder and bleeding the ....

hich will make sense to install anyway)? I know >> I need to use a caliper tool that pushes them in on my 76 MGB - I >> definitely can't do it by just pressing with my fingers. >> Thanks >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 3, 2019 at 9:51 AM Kyle Munz wrote: >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Replacing the sight glass on the Master cylinder and bleeding the ....

I'm with Graham, cleaning and if necessary rebuilding the calipers is cheap insurance that they're operating properly. I took pics when I did mine: http://nighthawk.kylemunz.com/?p=430 http://nighthawk.kylemunz.com/?p=463 -Kyle On Wed, Apr 3, 2019 at 7:47 AM Graham Rogers wrote: > Let me add w

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Website Design

*www.hondanighthawks.net <http://www.hondanighthawks.net/>* > Honda Nighthawk Lovers Email group > <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/nighthawk_lovers> > > > On Wed, Mar 13, 2019 at 6:49 PM Kyle Munz wrote: > >> Congrats! It looks great on my desktop but didn

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Website Design

Congrats! It looks great on my desktop but didn't seem to render properly on mobile. It could just be my phone though if someone else can test it too. -Kyle On Wed, Mar 13, 2019 at 4:32 PM Paul wrote: > Hey everyone!! Just wanted to shoot y'all a quick note and let you know > I've moved my web

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs clogged...again??

I dunno, if you're not getting carb cleaner in your eyes, mouth, and nose from the compressed air you're not doing it right. Or maybe that's just me. That stuff's not dangerous, is it? -Kyle On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 2:27 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > Sounds like you got it down holger > > On Wed, Mar

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] UK members

We have a map where you can drop your location. It's been around forever so some of those users may not be active anymore but it shows you where we all are around the globe. https://groups.google.com/d/msg/nighthawk_lovers/LZ31wDyDGgc/8LQ3hs1BBQAJ -Kyle On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 11:36 AM bobshel..

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs clogged...again??

No filter, the fuel cock has a filter in the sediment bowl and the reserve straw should have a strainer around that as well. On Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 21:25 Holger Selover-Stephan wrote: > > > On Mar 5, 2019, at 6:43 PM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: > > How about using compressed air to blow everythin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 700S: which petcock repair kit?

If you're talking about the part I think you are, this advice I got from a friend years ago might help. FYI: in the old days before that was rendered not-serviceable, there > were two screws that could be removed and a biscuit that had holes in > it. The petcock handle slides across the holes open

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Cb650 Fuse box between the forks

this with a new box so I get the use of it with out the > hassel... > > Thanks Again and safe riding > > On Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 8:30:32 PM UTC-5, Kyle Munz wrote: >> >> As far as I know, they aren't the same. Even the 700 and 550 from the >> same era are ha

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Cb650 Fuse box between the forks

e: > Aha! Kyle, your blog (and thus, you) are the reason I ride a 700 S now. I > had been looking for your blog after having lost track of it, and now here > it is again. It’s fun to look up the images that got me on this track. > > Holger > > On Mar 3, 2019, at 5:30 PM, Ky

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Cb650 Fuse box between the forks

As far as I know, they aren't the same. Even the 700 and 550 from the same era are have different fuse blocks. You're best bet is probably eBay. If you think yours is worth saving, I took pics when I rebuilt mine. http://nighthawk.kylemunz.com/?p=166 On Sun, Mar 3, 2019, 18:35 wrote: > Hi All, >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

It's always best to color coordinate your dog with your bike ;) -Kyle On Fri, Feb 22, 2019 at 2:58 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > AND WE LIKE PICS!! > > On Fri, Feb 22, 2019, 3:54 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > >> Never know but checking current after installing doesn't cost any extra : >> ) I would wan

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

+1 on getting your hands on a manual. It can be found online and contains steps for testing your regulator rather than just replacing it. Also make sure you're buying quality replacement parts. You can't go wrong with Honda OEM, and many of us have had good luck buying from Rick's Motorsport Electr

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