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« on: May 13, 2010, 03:33:54 PM » |
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I finally got myself a 'hawk! The solid blue one I picked up first, in running condition, just needed a little tlc. The paint looks good from a distance, but up close it was cracking. The tank had a bare spot where the PO had patched a hole (the last pic is a sneak peek at my new colors, will have a black Honda wing on there eventually). I changed the oil and filter, cleaned the carbs to hopefully cure an idling problem. It would idle fine until after it warmed up, then it would die unless I gave it a little throttle.
Then I came across the second bike (black and blue) on CL for $150 (and got it for $100!). This is super cool 'cause it has brand new tires, which is all I really needed, and now I've got a parts bike for less than I was going to pay for new tires! This bike, also an 84, is missing a bunch of parts, looks like the tranny was getting some work, no starter, forks leak, missing some brake parts. The exhaust is interesting, has anybody seen Sankei exhaust on a nighthawk? I'm going to give that a listen on bike #1.
My plan is to take what I need from the parts bike and sell the rest. I don't know what shape the motor is in, but I'd like to keep that and totally rebuild it for a backup. I'll need the seat for the pan (bike #1 seat won't latch) and I want to reshape and cover it to look like a Corbin.
Are there other parts I should keep, maybe things that are hard to find and expensive?
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« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2010, 03:40:56 PM » |
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Great deal! Welcome aboard. I'd be interested to hear how that exhaust on the #2 NH sounds like. Never heard of that kind before.
The blue one does look great in the pics. I like the looks of that color.
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« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2010, 03:42:08 PM » |
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Dude, 1st off  !! Secondly, I hate you for getting two NH's for so cheap. Just kidding! That's awesome! Third, isn't green and black a Kawasaki color combo? |
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« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2010, 04:14:44 PM » |
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Dude, 1st off !! Secondly, I hate you for getting two NH's for so cheap. Just kidding! That's awesome! Third, isn't green and black a Kawasaki color combo? first, thanks second,  third, it is, but they said I could borrow it |
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« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2010, 04:32:33 PM » |
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I'd be interested to hear how that exhaust on the #2 NH sounds like. Never heard of that kind before.
From what I can figure Sankei supplies stock exhaust for lots of bikes. I guess what I have is the stock exhaust from something, I'm not sure what, that somebody spliced into the NH pipes. The number on the exhaust is 2240 if anybody knows what that's from. I can't find it anywhere. |
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« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2010, 05:08:27 PM » |
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to the NH forums! Really nice score on those two bikes!
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« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2010, 05:13:31 PM » |
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superUPer. I would keep as much of the parts bike as you can store. The parts are getting harder to find and expensive. That green should look pretty interesting 
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« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2010, 07:34:22 PM » |
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Welcome to the group. Is the fairing on #1 stock? it looks different from the picture angle. Also, from reading this website, the instrument cluster is getting rare - especially the clear gage cover, if #2 is in good shape.
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« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2010, 07:46:54 PM » |
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Sounds like you got a good deal. Like skramer said, would be best to keep all the extra parts if you have the room.
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« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2010, 08:55:24 PM » |
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To the forum. Great find, where do I sign up to find 2 great bikes so cheap 
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« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2010, 07:33:50 AM » |
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third, it is, but they said I could borrow it  Nice! |
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« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2010, 03:24:18 PM » |
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Welcome! I really like that green and black tank.
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« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2010, 06:35:37 PM » |
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Welcome to the group. Is the fairing on #1 stock? it looks different from the picture angle. Also, from reading this website, the instrument cluster is getting rare - especially the clear gage cover, if #2 is in good shape.
The fairing is stock, the windshield is broken so it looks funny. I already had planned to swap the intstrument cluster, I can hardly see through the one on NH#1. I guess I'll try to clean it up and keep it. The cool thing is they both show 25XXX miles. |
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« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2010, 06:38:27 PM » |
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Holy Crap! Sometimes you find yourself in the perfect place at the perfect time. Congrats!
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« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2010, 06:42:06 PM » |
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« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2010, 03:47:40 PM » |
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I'm up and running again, but far from finished. I guess I'm another addict. I'll have a project thread going soon with lots of pictures. If my spare motor turns looks good inside I may be doing a full tear down and rebuild. If I can get some help. And if I can get some funding. I should be able to rebuild for under $500, right?
Anyway, this paint looks really cool in person. I put a flake over the black, but you can't see it unless it's in the sun. It really shines!
I tried out the mystery exhaust. It looks good and is way lighter than stock. It sounds good idling, but that's all I like about it. It's too loud and annoying when you're on the gas. If I can figure out how I'll post a video.
Enough for now, project thread to come.
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« Reply #16 on: May 22, 2010, 08:13:12 PM » |
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That is a NICE job on that green. Just curious, though, why you painted the rear rim and not the front?
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« Reply #17 on: May 22, 2010, 08:25:33 PM » |
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I was just thinking that!
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« Reply #18 on: May 22, 2010, 09:08:52 PM » |
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Haven't got that far yet... Actually the front brakes needed some work, so I was waiting till I finish that so I don't get brake fluid on a fresh paint job.
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« Reply #19 on: May 22, 2010, 10:59:26 PM » |
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I think it looks cool with the painted wheel. Looking forward to the pics with both wheels painted.
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« Reply #20 on: May 22, 2010, 11:50:08 PM » |
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If I know what I'm doing, there will be a video here... It sounds better on the computer than in person, but it might be growing on me. URL]
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« Reply #21 on: May 24, 2010, 03:23:49 PM » |
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That paint job is awesome man! It's going to look sweet when it's all done.
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« Reply #22 on: May 24, 2010, 07:17:15 PM » |
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looks like the idea i had for my bobber :D i loved the neon green on black idea. even painted my tank the way i wanted before i realized the tank was a goner :|
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« Reply #23 on: June 11, 2010, 07:12:48 PM » |
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I'd be interested to hear how that exhaust on the #2 NH sounds like. Never heard of that kind before.
From what I can figure Sankei supplies stock exhaust for lots of bikes. I guess what I have is the stock exhaust from something, I'm not sure what, that somebody spliced into the NH pipes. The number on the exhaust is 2240 if anybody knows what that's from. I can't find it anywhere. Hi Folks. Nice looking Hawks there! Just dropped in because of a google search on the Sankei 2240. (looking for parts) I can tell you that the 2240 comes stock on the "classic" 85-87 Honda Rebel 250 (shares the engine with the Nighthawk 250) When well broken in they have a nice sound IMHO  Here's a pick of my Reb with the 2240 |
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