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15396
Its been sometime since I last posted here. But, since then I have racked up about 3,000 mi of commuting. I have had my hawk for over a year now and I am...
theteachrides
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May 1, 2008
1:14 pm
15397
Can't comment on the journey but from here near Greensboro to the Boone area?is one of my favorite day rides. I love the scenery up there. Steve [Non-text...
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kossoundguy
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May 1, 2008
1:57 pm
15398
... This question awaits Serp's input, but I'll add my two cents. You're not crazy, it should be a fun ride. Do as many miles per day as you are comfortable...
pacnwfoto
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May 1, 2008
2:48 pm
15399
I've got about 5,000 miles on my oem Dunlops and the center tread grooves on the rear tire are all but gone. Side tread is in decent shape. This feels like...
Dave Shelnutt
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May 1, 2008
3:51 pm
15400
Oh, I should have known better, you would have warned me I'm sure... An super horn, hmmm. Thanks Jon, do you use one?...
Rick Jost
rkj2002us
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May 1, 2008
4:37 pm
15401
pacnwfoto hit on most of it. Plot the way using the most direct route but all backroads, even if it's a little longer it will seem shorter. 400 miles a day is...
Glynn
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May 1, 2008
4:46 pm
15402
That's about right on the mileage. I like the Kenda Chalenger for the rear tire. I used to like 34 psi in my tires but I didn't commute with mine. Serp....
Glynn
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May 1, 2008
4:49 pm
15403
... It isn't unusual to need a new rear tire around 8K miles. Assuming no burnouts, I suspect you ride mostly on straight roads or your daily route is over...
pacnwfoto
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May 1, 2008
4:57 pm
15404
I run the recommended 29 PSI and I'm on my third rear (just got it last week)?and second front tire (counting the originals). The bike has 27K on it. This is...
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kossoundguy
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May 1, 2008
5:22 pm
15405
Thanks for the tire pressure replies. So, how about sizing? With the limited options in 120/90's, what about 130/90's? I've read about the clearance issues...
Dave Shelnutt
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May 1, 2008
5:49 pm
15406
... I hope you're not. I'm planning a trip from Cleveland, OH to New Orleans on my nighthawk in June. About 3000 miles round trip. I expect it to be a...
Ryan Alder
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May 1, 2008
7:39 pm
15407
I only got about 5k on mine as well. The cost of the tire along w/ the low mileage has me trying the Kenda Challenger this time around. 1/2 the price, so even...
Ryan Alder
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May 1, 2008
7:42 pm
15408
... No, but there is a photo of a very similar horn mounted on a CB in Photos. See the HornFiammFreewayBlaster folder....
pacnwfoto
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May 1, 2008
10:08 pm
15409
A fellow that used to post here (Patrick Henry) rode a Suzuki GZ250 from Tennessee to Hyder, Alaska (and back!). His biggest complaint was the winds of the...
dirtguy77
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May 1, 2008
10:28 pm
15410
... HornFiammFreewayBlaster i've got one, and highly reccomend it, an easy fit with the included hardware, took about 10 min.. much louder than stock, and...
Tim
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May 1, 2008
10:28 pm
15411
... His second complaint was the bolt upright riding position of the feet- forward cruiser-style GZ which caused road shocks to hammer his spine. Fortunately,...
pacnwfoto
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May 1, 2008
11:41 pm
15412
Consider redoing your seat with comfier padding as discussed in earlier threads. If you're fine, great!, but you won't want to be a thousand miles from home...
lonoaea
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May 2, 2008
1:41 am
15413
Here is a link to Pat's diary and photologue of his trip to Alaska in '05. If I recall, you might see both Jon and me in the photo slideshow. ...
dirtguy77
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May 2, 2008
2:23 am
15414
... I hope that's low, I put 1k on the bike this month alone. My gas savings will go up in rubber!...
jafoote
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May 2, 2008
2:30 am
15415
... I'm outside of Raleigh, let me know when you're going!...
jafoote
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May 2, 2008
2:30 am
15416
Hello all- Do any of you guys have a suggestion on where to find an owner's manual online for a 1994 Nighthawk? I reckon they are all the same from 91-99? so...
liquidaphid
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May 2, 2008
7:39 pm
15417
... The first manual issued with the 91~92 model was about 86 pages. Last time I looked the 2003 was up to 206 pages. Most of the growth has been stupid...
pacnwfoto
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May 2, 2008
7:57 pm
15418
Thanks. I'll check out Helm's website... I got the Honda service manual from ebay a few weeks ago... do you think buying the owner's manual would be...
liquidaphid
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May 2, 2008
8:16 pm
15419
... It covers the identification/operation/adjustment of... - air filter - battery - body panels - brakes - chain - choke - clutch - crankcase breather -...
pacnwfoto
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May 2, 2008
9:24 pm
15420
Hey thanks a lot for all that info, much appreciated. I'll probably wait to see if one comes along somewhere down the line. Sometimes it's nice to know what...
liquidaphid
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May 2, 2008
10:01 pm
15421
Just heard on the news today they are estimating prices of $9-$10.00 a gallon by the year 2010 if oil hits $200.00 a barrel. Guess we'll have to figure out a...
Jerry Miller
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May 2, 2008
10:33 pm
15422
Thanks everyone. I will defiantly take the advice and re attach my windshield and look into reworking my seat. Any other ideas pop up let me know. Its time to...
theteachrides
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May 2, 2008
11:11 pm
15423
... a gallon by the year 2010 if oil hits $200.00 a barrel. > JLM ... I just talked to my sister in France today and at the current rate of exchange they're...
Glynn
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May 3, 2008
2:29 am
15424
... <theteachrides@...> wrote: Its time to start the planning this thing out ..... ... Good luck, it will be an adventure to remember. Serp....
Glynn
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May 3, 2008
2:30 am
15425
... Any idea why we've had it so easy on this side of the pond for so long Serp. Always wondered about that... Rick...
Rick Jost
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May 3, 2008
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