... Jon, Thanks for asking. The answer seems to be, as always, "almost." I couldn't take it out for very long with the weather and our other plans, but at...
A question occurred to me recently: Is it a good practice to turn off the petcock with the engine still running every time, to run the fuel out of the line? I...
Hello everyone, I'm looking to get started in motorcycles and I've been looking at the nighthawks. I sat on a bunch of bikes at the dealer and the nighthawk...
... =========================== These are all good questions. The brakes are more than powerful enough for this bike. Do not be put off by the fact that they...
... highway wind resistance. I think back about when I rode in a little Tercel with a friend through the Smokies, where if we lost momentum on a hill--say...
... cars, and some big-inch trucks. ... the braking is good. it isn't bad. though, without having done actual stopping distance tests, or checking the numbers...
Generally speaking it makes no difference. Now I'm gonna split hairs. On cold days air will condensate leaving you with water in the fuel, there isn't much air...
My rear shoes lasted 68,000 miles, the front I'm still working on. The Nighthawk's brakes are "stupid simple" to work on. The noise you're getting is from dirt...
That's what I do. I wouldn't worry about going a week between rides. At this time of year, I'm more concerned it might be 6 weeks or more. It hasn't happened...
... The frame is full-size, but the engine is modest. It is a comfortable beginner bike for taller folks. ... In absolute terms, adequate (just), but with a...
... Sounds like Nighthawk rider heaven. Oh to live in Florida! I was a math major and physics minor--just shy of a major--at Creighton U. in Omaha NE. That's...
... For comparison with other vehicles, Cycle magazine ran the CB250 down the 1/4 mile for a time of 17.38 seconds. If ridden aggressively, the bike is a lot...
Here's a trip report I posted to the BB site in December, Jon encouraged me to post it here as there are folks who don't read BB. Update: 12/18/03 Steppin'...
Good writings! It reminds me of all the things I take for granted now. Serp. Here's a trip report......... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
... If you could capture and bottle the sensations, you'd be king. You'll always remember the magic and seek it every time you go riding. It happens on those...
... They are Renntec racks. Call Russell at Revs Performance: 800-787-2040 http://www.revsperformance.com ... No guards are available yet (afaik), but the rack...
(That place is strong with the dark side......) Mostly for grins and giggles I checked out an OKC Harley dealer. Maybe the adds that pop up on the group site...
Good post, Mike! I've been in Harley shops every now and then. I like about 25% of what I see. Not 25% of the bikes, but 25% of the ambience. To their credit,...
... NEW U.S. Motorcycle to compete with Harley The world's largest motorcycle producing countries, ranked in order, are China, then India, followed by Japan. A...
LMAO. Serp. NEW U.S. Motorcycle to compete with Harley The world's largest motorcycle producing countries, ranked in order, are China, then India, followed by...
... Welcome, Bill! ... They bolt to the bracket under the rear grab rails. There is a sissybar on eBait right now... for another hour. It seems to be missing...
First of I was only chuckling not laughing. I have a rack but no back rest so I can't help you there but for a windscreen I have a generic one (about $50) and...
... I heard ya laughing. It's 40* with heavy fog here, I suppose you have sunshine and 75*? I washed my bike yesterday and had to use moss and mildew remover....
"Big Johnson Motorcycles will be traded on the New York stock exchange under the abbreviation PNSNV." Now THAT is funny...Lmao! ... order, ... motorcycle ... ...
