Ah, sorry for the misunderstanding Jan. David clarified it for me - it was indeed a sign of jealousy and a form of joking. So now if you ever travel to the...
Thanks for the heads-up! ... Lazertechs for my 85 Nighthawk, ... expeditously, I however ordered ... waived the restock fee, have ... if your looking for tires...
Indeed: another form of expression added to my English vocabulary...... BTW: in retrospect I should not have reacted the way I originally did. Because in this...
I am selling my nighthawk, I am looking for something with a little more adventure touring like the KLR 650 or the DL 650. It has 22,600 KM, Custom black gas...
Hey guys, I was hoping my 34k mile bike would last a bit longer in the transmission department, however jumping out of second and fourth gears is getting too...
... It's not that bad of a job for a weekend mechanic with decent tools and PLENTY of patience. I did this job many years ago and recall only 2 issues that I...
... I had to do this for a 2nd gear problem which was fixed with an undercut transmission. My shift forks were OK. ... Explain this please? I don't know the...
Howdy, I'm interested in getting a throttle lock my bike (I really need to name her at some point). My wrist gets a little stiff on longer trips. I've looked...
I don't have any experience so my ideas are not based on them. But to me it seems to be the opposite of a safety-cord on a dirt-track racer that kills the...
Thanks Jan, I know what you are saying. You have to use it like a cruise control in your car. The only situations I plan to use it is with dry highway...
... Sounds like you don't spending HOURS in the saddle. There is nothing wrong in using a throttle lock while droning along on the highway. I would not...
Indeed, I don't spend hours on the bike nowadays. And I do understand John's reasons for wanting the lock. But all that doesn't change my view on the...
I had one of the NEP models on my bike when I first bought it. I had done several 300 mile days on the bike with lots of freeway droning, and I had never used...
Guys, thanks a lot for the replies. I now have questions regarding undercutting the gears. From what I understand, if the damage isn't too extensive, the ...
George, It seems logical to me that the metal of the gears has a hardened surface. IMO that means that after grinding to a certain depth, the gear/dogs will...
I've replaced 2nd gear. Yes, the new unit has 6 dogs vs 3. Honda never admitted any issue with 2nd gear to me, couldn't find a TSB. Undercutting doesn't seem...
Tricks... Wrap the frame (Brits say that pipe insulation works. I had best luck with hard plastic sheathing covered with electrical tape) Remove valve covers...
I HAVE AN 84 NHS...I ACCIDENTLY REVERSED THE BATTERY TERMINALS AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY THERE WAS ASPARK AND A PUFF OF SMOKE AND SPARK IN A APPROX 2X2 IN...
i ahve 84 nhsc...i accidently switched the battery termnals ...tehre is a 2x2 in electrical box under the side seat with a metal dome from which the battery...
The dome shaped item is the solenoid (starter link). On it is a main fuse, under the cover marked 50A fuse, which is an "S" shaped piece of flat metal, as I...
Either quit yelling at me or turn off your caps lock please. Thanks. DAG honmax322 <honmax322@...> wrote: I HAVE AN 84 NHS...I ACCIDENTLY REVERSED THE...
Mine is a 85-NHS. So there might be a difference. I don't recall a metallic dome by hart, but could it be the starter-relais? I send a pic of it, taken from my...
Apparently, Yahoo doesn't accept attachments in this mail-service. I got my own message without it. I will try to send it directly to Dave. Jan ... From: J....
... Boy, that was a USEFUL respone DAG. Why didn't I think of posting that? Dave, obviously check your main fuse. Also, the metallic dome you're talking...
David: Please don't bow down in yer kilt! And, what did you do for Scottish day? Dan: Glad you're FINALLY up and running! Maybe the wifey will finally go...
thank u sir for the comeback,....it doesnt sound like i could ahve done to much damage to "my baby"...i always know i can rely on the trreasure trove of...
thanx so much steve...your advice is appreciated dsherwood!! 84cb700sc steve harte <bruzbros1@...> wrote: The dome shaped item is the solenoid (starter...
I have a leaking valve cover gasket. Per the shop manual i need to remove the gas tank (no problem), and the coils which are located on the subframe. How do...
