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13467
Hey Stone, I live off one of those "gravel back roads" and when I first started riding I thought about swapping out one or both tires but then you have to...
Carolyn Doss
msharleychick
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Oct 1, 2007
10:54 am
13468
A friend recently bought a Vespa and I got turned on to this blogsite. Scroll down and view the photos, and tap to enlarge them. The shots all contain a...
pacnwfoto
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Oct 1, 2007
1:37 pm
13469
His post on riding slow reminded me of this guy: http://wmuma.com/moped78/index.html In 1978 he rode a moped from Toronto, Canada to Alaska and back. 11,500...
Ryan Alder
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Oct 1, 2007
1:56 pm
13470
Hey guys, I love the forum here, lots of useful information! anyways, today I had a bit of a mishap, the rear tire on my NH ran flat. I ran over some nail or...
helix186
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Oct 1, 2007
9:05 pm
13471
... It's a Honda proprietary tire made by Dunlop. See RonAyers.com or BikeBandit for the part number. Why replace the tire because it went flat? Just patch...
pacnwfoto
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Oct 1, 2007
9:09 pm
13472
... actually as it turns out, i have a continental tubeless on mine (same size) and when doing further research it appears it was a patch that went bad put me...
helix186
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Oct 1, 2007
9:15 pm
13473
... Thanks for the reply but how do I turn the flag screw 2.5 turns since it only goes from stop to stop almost 1 full turn from left to right, if that's the...
friskidog
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Oct 1, 2007
11:31 pm
13474
... It may be a tubeless Conti, but it has a tube in it if your ride has wire wheels....
pacnwfoto
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Oct 2, 2007
12:17 am
13475
... Files...
pacnwfoto
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Oct 2, 2007
12:18 am
13476
... why wouldnt the front wheel have a tube then? its spoked as well..? also, the rear tire has a plug on the tread (the culprit), which implies it stopped a...
helix186
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Oct 2, 2007
1:11 am
13477
Both tires have tubes in them. If you don't believe me, let the air out of them both and pry the bead back in a spot or two. If the tire was plugged, I know...
dirtguy77
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Oct 2, 2007
1:27 am
13478
... Has anyone used Trailwing dual purpose tires on the Hawk? How would they affect the way the bike handles on the street? thanks Stone...
stone777111
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Oct 2, 2007
1:44 am
13479
... When Jon had his XT, I remember him commenting that the waffle tread handled the pavement (even when wet) quite well. I'm sure he will correct me if I got...
dirtguy77
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Oct 2, 2007
1:48 am
13480
... That was an enjoyable way to spend part of the evening! --BNS...
dirtguy77
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Oct 2, 2007
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13481
... Ok thanks but it still doesn't say how to turn the screw 2.5 turns, since that's the screw how do you turn it 2.5 turns if the tab is in the way, I checked...
friskidog
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Oct 2, 2007
1:58 am
13483
Are you looking at the file that says "CARB TWEAKS"? The file includes directions about filing the flag to where it will slip past the limiting post so the...
dirtguy77
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Oct 2, 2007
2:09 am
13484
Something about going 70 mph on a scooter seems odds for me. I know people do it, it just seems odd. Anyone else have any experiences going this fast on a...
issamjones
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Oct 2, 2007
2:23 am
13485
... The 250 Nighthawk is much more stable at any speed than small wheel scooters. The smaller wheels tend to fall into and follow road divots. Because of...
pacnwfoto
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Oct 2, 2007
3:12 am
13486
... I found that the coarse, knobby tread tended to grab traction around road pebbles and debris. A street tire on the same surface would side slip in...
pacnwfoto
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Oct 2, 2007
3:22 am
13487
Is that the consensus? If so I'll just leave it be and keep an eye on it. I've been reading at klr650.net that the new 08's are burning like a qt every 1000...
ezridernc
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Oct 2, 2007
11:50 am
13488
Well, I'm about to find out. I just bought a TrailWing 40 for the rear (eBay) and expect to mount it within a week or so. Of course, I'll be on city streets...
Brady
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Oct 2, 2007
12:09 pm
13489
My family have pointed out that most of the photos in this group are of very shiny bikes. They're fully convinced that your machines are a different model from...
quarterofad
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Oct 2, 2007
10:20 pm
13490
... im diggin those alloy wheels and that tachometer who needs shiny when you have practicality to the max...
helix186
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Oct 2, 2007
11:01 pm
13491
how much bigger is the 750, stance-wise? are they about the same size as the 80s nighthawks..?...
helix186
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Oct 2, 2007
11:07 pm
13492
It is an entirely different beast than the 250. They have a wider seat and stance than the '80's models--not much, but a bit wider. --BNS...
dirtguy77
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Oct 3, 2007
1:27 am
13493
Keep in mind that you do get a LOT of rain in the UK, and riding in it tends to seriously soil a bike. When I commuted daily in similar weather to yours, the...
pacnwfoto
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Oct 3, 2007
2:02 am
13494
I just received my CS, The drawings in the files look great! Unfortunately I am unable to open a word doc. I'm just wondering what all I'm missing by not being...
friskidog
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Oct 3, 2007
2:17 am
13495
These are the specs for 1999 CB750. http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyclespecshandbook/honda/1999-honda-CB750Nighthawk.htm Pick another year to compare...
issamjones
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Oct 3, 2007
2:19 am
13496
By your comment that you are unable to view a Word Document I assume you mean you are running an Apple computer and cant see the doc because of that. If this...
issamjones
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Oct 3, 2007
2:36 am
13497
... it. ... spring. ... off, ... started ... will ... Thanks very much, I'm using a PC but I only have works for windows and can't open the heads. John...
friskidog
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