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« on: October 21, 2009, 02:05:54 PM » |
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Today I got out on the Nighthawk for a ride. First nice weather for awhile and first that I've ridden since I sold the Valk. The handlebar risers that I installed helped my wrist. In fact, it was great to be in the wind again. Here's a pic of the "Presidents Corner" the junction of four townships named after presidents, don't ask me which ones, I forgot (old age is a creepin'). I thought that I'd be able to read them in the photo.   |
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2009, 02:08:20 PM » |
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Looking good. Glad your getting it setup for your comfort and enjoying.
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« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2009, 05:43:02 PM » |
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Glad to hear you are back in the wind. Man, I always liked the looks of those bikes and always wanted one too.
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"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And... moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.'' -- Barry Goldwater, Acceptance Speech at the Republican Convention; 1964  |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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Beautiful east Tennessee ( GOD'S Country )
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« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2009, 05:50:47 PM » |
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Ride on Wayne I hope the good Lord let's me ride when I'm your age....I admire you and hope you have many,many miles to go  |
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« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2009, 05:55:17 PM » |
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Solo, Glad to hear you are getting some wind in your face...keep riding and keep posting pics of places I dream of while I am in the office all day... Good on ya mate! |
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« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2009, 06:00:28 PM » |
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A former co=worker swore by nighthawks. Glad to hear you got some wind Wayne. You are an inspiration. |
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SteveL
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« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2009, 06:12:00 PM » |
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I loved my Nighthawk, should have never sold it, but needed the money to buy the Fatlady. Talk about a fast, nimble motorcycle! I miss it.  |
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« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2009, 06:15:22 PM » |
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glad to see you got some time in on the bike....season is ending soon...ride on! |
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I've never tried to block out the memories of the past, even though some are painful. I don't understand people who hide from their past. Everything you live through helps to make you the person you are now. ....Sophia Loren
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Black Dog
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« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2009, 06:43:10 AM » |
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Wayne, Like Joe said, I can only hope I'm able to ride when/if I get to your age  You give all of us something to shoot for Black Dog |
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Just when the highway straightened out for a mile And I was thinkin' I'd just cruise for a while A fork in the road brought a new episode Don't you know... Conform, go crazy, or ride a motorcycle...  |
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« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2009, 07:01:14 AM » |
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Wayne, looks like you are going to be hauling ASCII on that bike... fine machine... I am envious.
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Black Pearl's Captain
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« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2009, 07:10:58 AM » |
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How about a better picture of the bike with the bags and all. It looks like a nice setup.
Be sure to post the picture in the What do you ride thread.
I've never actually rode a Honda 750 inline 4 (I have rode a V4 Magna). Lots of other sizes smaller and bigger but never a the ol 750.
Raymond
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solo1
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« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2009, 08:02:13 AM » |
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Thanks all.
Raymond, if you recall, I bought a V4 Magna a few years ago but didn't like the forward pegs, cruiser style. While the 750 Magna had more power than the 750 Nighthawk, I like the standard UJM peg position of the Nighthawk.
I'll post a pic shortly of the Nighthawk. I was very lucky to buy it at a good price about 1 1/2 years ago. 12k miles and in excellent shape. The owner took excellent care of it, even installed a SS braided brake line. I originally thought that I had a oil leak at the front sprocket but it was too much grease from lubing the chain. This '91 'Hawk has hydraulic lifters and a a broad power band, not fast but OK.
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