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« on: June 08, 2010, 04:15:26 PM » |
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Here are a couple of pics of my '84 CB700 Nighthawk. I bought it with a blown engine and replaced the engine with an '86 model. I then added new Pirelli Sport Demon tires and ordered a seat cover and installed it. I wanted something a little different in the paint dept. since it was a metallic charcoal gray with some chips and wear when I got it. I went with a low gloss black and I am happy with how it came out. Looks like an old hot rod which is what I was going for. I know some won't like it saying I should've stuck with factory colors and all but that's o.k. These were taken with my phone so they aren't that great but I will get some more soon. The one is without mirrors and windscreen.
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« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2010, 04:18:41 PM » |
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Your bike looks great  . And your right some people would prefer the factory colors (I would). But what matters is what you like. Looks great and nice job saving another nighthawk from the scrap yard. Ride safe,  |
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« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2010, 04:27:59 PM » |
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Great looking bike 84cb700scdlb I like that low gloss look. The polished metal on the wheels and the blacked out engine make it look awesome. 2 questions: - How did you find installing the 86 engine? How does it run? - Where are you located? P.s. Bonus question: - Did the 86 engine come from a parts bike or on its own? |
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« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2010, 04:46:20 PM » |
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Thanks for the compliments, this is my first bike and I like to be a little different. All my buddies have newer bikes but they all like to check mine out when they get a chance. The engine wasn't hard to install, the original engine was already removed and all the bolts and brackets were labeled or loosely bolted back where they went. The '86 didn't come with a parts bike only the engine, runs good so far only put about 150 miles on it since putting it back together. I did get a shop manual with the bike so it was a big help. I am located in Blytheville, Arkansas.
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« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2010, 05:09:59 PM » |
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Looks good! Nice work bringing her back to life.
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« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2010, 06:02:07 PM » |
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Very nice looking bike. I love the black. How do the tires feel.(road grip wise)
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« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2010, 06:09:00 PM » |
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I think the bike looks great too. Flat black is my favorite color. It does look hot rodded so, kudos on the bike. It could use some hot rod pin stripes to finish it off IMO. |
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« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2010, 06:25:06 PM » |
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The '86 didn't come with a parts bike only the engine
Well, I'd recommend holding onto that blown 84 engine. Even though it is blown, some of the parts off it are handy to hold on to. |
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« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2010, 06:25:25 PM » |
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Welcome. Great looking bike. Kind of "Nite Riderish". Some other members and i are planning a riding weekend in Mena, Arkansas June 25-27. If you are interested, please join us. You can read about it here: http://nighthawk-forums.com/index.php/topic,5293.0/highlight,talimena.htmlRide Safe. |
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« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2010, 06:54:08 PM » |
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Thanks everyone, on the pinstripes I was actually thinking of going to a shop here in town that does graphics and having the Honda wings put on the tank in either flat or gloss black, kinda like "ghost wings" instead of flames also maybe a nighthawk or something on the side covers. I am hanging on to the engine in case someone or I need something off of it.
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« Reply #10 on: June 09, 2010, 05:59:01 PM » |
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I think the flat black Honda wing idea is cool I'm not big on the flames idea. Of course its up to you... |
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« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2010, 07:50:24 PM » |
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So Mad Max...I love it! |
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« Reply #12 on: June 09, 2010, 08:44:31 PM » |
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I'm not a big fan of flames either I just meant "ghost wings" instead of "ghost flames". Where they kind of blend in but when you notice they are there you'll be like cool, look at those wings on the tank. The bike has just a little sheen so I was thinking of going with the flat black.
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« Reply #13 on: June 09, 2010, 08:51:09 PM » |
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The bike has just a little sheen so I was thinking of going with the flat black.
Yeah that would be cool... P.S. I noticed in the top pic, the wind screen and mirrors are missing. But they are there in the bottom pic?? |
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« Reply #14 on: June 09, 2010, 09:21:13 PM » |
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There is just something very cool about a blacked out bike.
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« Reply #15 on: June 10, 2010, 11:15:11 AM » |
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The top pic is right after putting it back together and I hadn't put the mirrors and windscreen back on yet, it was getting dark. The second pick is the next day. SirSeanSean, so far the tires feel good, probably just now getting broken in.
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« Reply #16 on: June 10, 2010, 02:26:23 PM » |
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 I really like the all black. Nice work 
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