My '92 Nighthawk 750

[TimmyJ]

Here is my 1992 CB 750 Nighthawk that I bought last week. I paid a lot (3k), but I wanted what I wanted. It's got 26,000 miles on it but is in fantastic condition, garage kept and all that.



I'm really happy with the bike, as I have been looking for a Nighthawk for some time now, espicially a 750. Back in the 80's I caught the "CB bug" as I was the proud owner of a green 1974 Honda CB 360. Later (and keeping with the tradition of CB's) my brother got a 1985 450 Nighthawk and I thought it was impressive. Recently I decided to get a bike again, and went Nighthawk shopping and got this one.

Of course the tach doesnt work :rolleyes: (as with all nighthawks from 1991-1995 over 20,000 miles) but I figure if I can't shift by the sound, then I don't need to be riding! Of course I would like the tach fixed for purposes of "having it right", but as many of you know it is most likley a broken solder inside the gauge on the top coil. As you might know, the tach gauge is a self contained unit. The only way to open it is to crack it open at the bezel, take the inside out and fix the solder, then put it back together again and fix the cracked bezel with epoxy. I'm not sure I need the gauge to work that badley.

To sum up, I wanted a place where other nighthawk owners lurk, and I found these forums. I like the forums here, a lot of interesting reads.  :) thanks for having me.

[ariwhiteboy]

  to the forums! That's a great looking NH, you're lucky to have that backrest/rack on it. Take good care of it and ride safe!


$3K for a 1992 w/ 26,XXX miles?!  I mean it's clean, but dang, I didn't know they were going that high. If you don't mind me asking where are you located at? Maybe that affected the price. 

[TimmyJ]

Sure, it was that high because I got it from a dealer (Im in Tennessee). I talked him down from 3,500 believe it or not! The thing is this: because of time constraints it isnt easy to find and buy a 750 nighthawk in this good a shape, then take the time to go get it. It might of been a thousand miles away if I did it that way, which was worth the extra I paid on this one by not having to go anywhere to get it. I know what your saying and I agree it is high, but as I posted in the op, I "wanted what I wanted".  

BTW I also have the highway pegs in the front, are those stock? And yeah I like that backrest too   

[ariwhiteboy]

That price makes perfect sense if you were buying from a dealer. I can see that the extra $$$ was worth the reduced headache.

[TimmyJ]

Exactly my thoughts! Also there is a story with this bike. The original owner bought it new from the very same dealer that I got it from. He kept meticulous care of it, and then sold it to a couple that rode but wanted a bike for their 18 year old daughter. The girls body weight was all of 115 pounds, and I can only imagine how hard it must of been for her to get it on it's center stand!   The bike was a bit much for her, from what I heard.

After a few months she had to go far away to college anyway, so they sold it back to the original dealer, where I bought it. Here it is from another angle...

[NightHawked]

  to the Forum. That is a mighty fine lookin ride you got there. And remember those red ones run the best.

[JB1290]

  to the group. That is a very clean bike you got there. Maybe a little steep on the price but, if you want it bad enough, the extra cost is worth it. I have been guilty of splurging a little too much on something that I really wanted too. 

[TimmyJ]

remember those red ones run the best.

Yeah, I heard that somewhere!  

I have been guilty of splurging a little too much on something that I really wanted too. 

Yeah you and me both. Not my first time paying more to get what I want, and get it now.

[Wahrsuul]

remember those red ones run the best.

Yeah, I heard that somewhere! 

They may run best, but yellow is still the fastest.

[jerjohn]

That hawk is immaculate. Its hard to find a 92 that looks brand new. 

[TimmyJ]

Thanks jerjohn  

They may run best, but yellow is still the fastest.

I'm glad I came to this forum. Learning important information already  

[redd_planet]

Wow.  And I thought the one I bought in July was clean.................  Looks like we have the same backrest and grab bars.  Enjoy.

[roadrunner]

  to the forum.  That is one gorgeous looking bike!  BTW, I paid nearly that much for my 98 NH and my sentiments at the time were similar.  I had the bike bug pretty bad and a NH came up on CL that was exactly what I wanted.  I still had to drive about 75 miles to see and purchase the bike.  Of course, I rationalized that being in Cali meant prices would be higher.  I don't regret my purchase one bit!

[Falban]

  TJ.  That engine is sparkling!  Enjoy the ride.

I highly recommend the washer mod: http://www.nighthawk750.com/mods/carbneedlemod.html

It made a great difference to my '92 and was very easy.

Falban

[TimmyJ]

Thanks guys.

Yeah, I was rationalizing it too the day I bought it. I had put some money on it a week before (layaway) so nobody would buy it while I was trying to get my motercycle liscense. I hadnt ridden in 20 years.

I gave it a good 45 minute test before I laid down the cash. After buying it I was second guessing myself. By the next day I was done second guessing what I had done...it was exactly what I wanted and in the condition I wanted it. Plus the dealer preps it, does the fluids, does the paperwork, etc etc - hell I figure all of that is worth something too.

The dealer has a big inventory...but only 3 nighthawks. The one above, and a couple of 250's. Interestingly, the dealer also has a 1979 CB 750 (gold in color) that looks real nice. It is worn in some areas and has been ridden, but it is a classic. He wants 2,500 for it which is a bit much. I never really considered it though, I just wanted the nighthawk.

[DogBunny]

TimmyJ, good-looking bike.

[hppants]

It's rare to find a '91-'95 750 with such a pristine engine.  Nice looking bike.  Hope you enjoy it for years to come.  If you take care of it, you may never wear it out.  I bought a parts bike with 101,000 miles on it, and the inside of the motor was ready for another 100K.

[gammer]

Wow...that looks to be in show room condition. Very nice 

 

[TimmyJ]

Thanks again. Yeah, the motor is so clean, I have been stopped by a cop that asked if it was a new bike! Few other people thought it was new. Of course they didnt know NH's are no longer made.

TJ.  That engine is sparkling!  Enjoy the ride.

I highly recommend the washer mod: http://www.nighthawk750.com/mods/carbneedlemod.html

It made a great difference to my '92 and was very easy.

Falban

Sounds good. I'm working on the tach problem right now, but this winter perhaps I can give the carberators the once over.

It's been years since I have ridden. Hope this doesnt sound silly, but...The gearshaft is actually several inchs in front of the gearshift, and there is a link system that connects it. Is this normal? And what happened to the kickstarter? 

One other thing...it takes a good while to warm it up. I was told NH's are cold natured and this is normal. Is it?

[NHPep]

One other thing...it takes a good while to warm it up. I was told NH's are cold natured and this is normal. Is it?

I always have to start my 92 NH with full choke and a quick throttle blip after it catches.  Even in the summer.  In the summer it goes to high idle within a few seconds.  Cold weather it takes a bit longer for high idle to kick in.  While warming up, I finish putting on my gear and checking lights, checking chain, . . . typical pre-flight stuff.  After that, choke off, check the throttle with a quick blip, if no bubbling, ready to roll!

Oh yes, gorgeous bike!  Silver engines are my favorite.

[JohnCVermont]

 

Great looking NH 750 !

  I love my blue NH 750 although mine was in great shape but didn't look as great as yours. 

Good find!

[TimmyJ]

Thanks NH pep, and you too John, I also think you made a good buy.

TJ.  That engine is sparkling!  Enjoy the ride.

I highly recommend the washer mod: http://www.nighthawk750.com/mods/carbneedlemod.html

It made a great difference to my '92 and was very easy.

Falban

I'm wondering if this trick will also make it easier to warm up when it's cold? I hear the Nighthawks are made to run too lean so they could pass emmisions, and this trick posted by Falban fixes that problem.