Hey, I got my '97 Nighthawk up to 85mph on the New Jersey Turnpike. Fifth gear full throttle, but I only weigh 105. That little bike sure does have zoom zoom...
The 2 main things limiting top speed are redline & aerodynamics. I've had the 250 up to an indicated 77 mph in proper "riding position". After attaining that...
... 80 mph would not be the rpm redline. The motor lacks the beans to get close to redline in 5th. If you dropped one or two teeth at the rear sprocket it...
... Rich, many thanks for the tire photos in the Photos file. If they stick in the corners as good as they look, they might be the new hot setup--let us know....
I'm going to change the fork seals soon. I've purchased the seals, but . . . I'd appreciate suggestions as to 1) technique (I don't have a service manual...
I haven't had to replace the oil seals yet (just the dust seal) but changing the oil is a snap. Loosen the caps (on top of the forks) while they're still in...
This is the same bike as the picture "Gale's 93 Nighthawk" or the "Nighthog" pictures. Since I polished up the rims while I had the wheels off the bike, I...
My Portughese model (same as GB?) red lines in 4th at ~72mph (115kmph). My reference point is in 5th: 50mph (80kmph) @ 5000rpm. In 5th and in a flat (may be...
When I get my 97 to about 50mph and give it a bunch trottle, it seems to surge or cutout like it is choked off. Its almost like a bad secondary on a two...
... Rui, I've never had the ignition clip on my CB at high revs, but I don't spin the bike past the speedo shift points. Some of the downhill speeds riders...
I've never reached red line. Up to 4th gear it can go there. We should compare the shifting points in each gear with the red line in the bikes with tach. Rui ...
... A 50mph roll-on is really working the engine in 5th, the engine is down on the horsepower curve at that rpm. Do the airscrew and shim mods, they will...
i have a 1991 cb250 that i bought back in june to refresh my riding skills, the bike has almost 10,000 miles on it and is in very good condition. im asking...
anyone know how many spare watts are in the nighthawk? want to go with the 55/60 headlight.. but dont know if it will hold a charge.. ben 94 nighthawk 99 f650...
... After Y2K the OEM headlight became a 55/60 halogen. Alternator output is about 190wt/5000rpm. If you ride the bike long enough to replace the starter motor...
I have a 1993 european model that came as standard with a 40/45W bulb and I replaced to a 55/65W halogen with no problems. Better lighting and no more burning...
Had a great ride today. I trailered the CB250 and CB750 down to El Reno (about 75 miles south) and met Mike D., a CB250 alumn and frequent contributor here....
Why didn't you guys come to Oklahoma City and go on a real ride? We had 12 bikes everything for a 50cc Honda sport bike capable of 65 mph to a '03 Yamaha...
Just took my 03 (purchased this past July) in for its first service. Wow. I don't know who's bike they gave back to me, but it sure isn't the bike I brought...
Any service can be 'do-it-yourself'. The CB doesn't care whose hands are giving it TLC so long as they are. My CB hasn't been to the dealer or any shop since I...
... Although Hondas are reliable as sunrise, having a dealer do the 600 mile check and certify the bike puts responsibility in their court. After that, do your...
I'm almost up to "SERPTITUDE" when it comes to all-weather riding. I came across a snowmobiler's (I think) union suit at Cabela's web site. It is located in...
... That is a tall mountain to climb. I doubt any of us are worthy. ... That should keep you warm at freezing temps. Because those suits are designed to fit...
I rode to work this morning. It was 33 degrees and I was never uncomfortable. I wear a full face helmet and a fleece neck/chin wrap. A mesh riding jacket goes...
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