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« on: August 26, 2010, 01:10:12 PM » |
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This is the first bike I've owned and I love it! Paid $1100, bought a new set of tires, and haven't had a problem since. 34,000 miles and still going! I can't wait to take it on a road trip during the winter!
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« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2010, 01:22:14 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2010, 01:27:18 PM » |
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That's a good looking 750! Where are you going for the trip?
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2010, 01:31:14 PM » |
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Man, that is one sweet looking 82, It's nice seeing all these bikes with new owners popping up. It's nice to see them being used rather than sitting around. And |
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« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2010, 01:46:50 PM » |
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Nice cycle!! I dig that paint scheme.
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Fuzzy was here!! ;)
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2010, 07:02:21 PM » |
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Thanks everybody! Not to sure where I'm going to end up yet, where-ever my tent/hammock will rest me! I'll be starting in CT hopefully soon and my first stop is Asheville, NC. From there where-ever the warm current takes me.
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« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2010, 09:20:51 PM » |
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Nice looking 750.
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« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2010, 04:30:16 AM » |
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hello travelafar and to NHF |
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« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2010, 08:27:57 AM » |
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Bike is looking good. What type of tires did you get? |
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travelafar
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« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2010, 01:46:35 PM » |
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What type of tires did you get?
Thanks for the replies! I went with Dunlops by recommendation; they take corners well. By the way had my first encounter with peg scrapping today, nearly wet my pants but followed through with it! |
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« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2010, 07:46:34 PM » |
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Nice bike, remember, these aren't sport bikes! Dragging them pegs are the first sign to back off lol Trust me I know lol  |
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« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2010, 09:38:12 PM » |
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That is a fine looking piece of machinery. Don't ya just love the look of the 4 chrome pipes sweeping back?  Enjoy your classic ride.  |
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« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2010, 06:16:28 PM » |
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Wow that does look good! They don't usually look like that by now... lol
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« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2010, 06:33:09 PM » |
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Good looking bike travelafar. Where are you located? |
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travelafar
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« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2010, 11:49:34 PM » |
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Good looking bike travelafar. Where are you located? Good ole Falls Village, CT for the meantime! |
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« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2010, 11:55:55 PM » |
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A few days ago my local blacksmith made me a custom luggage rack for my external frame backpack! I'll have to post some pictures tomorrow!!
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« Reply #16 on: September 06, 2010, 11:20:58 PM » |
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Welcome. I've got an '83 750SC looks almost identical to yours. Or at least it did new, haha! I'm in the process of restoring it. Yours looks great, a true survivor that's in outstanding condition.
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« Reply #17 on: September 08, 2010, 04:08:51 PM » |
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Nice looking bike. When you take your trip be sure to post the adventure here.
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« Reply #18 on: September 19, 2010, 05:51:02 PM » |
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nice bike |
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« Reply #19 on: September 19, 2010, 06:30:34 PM » |
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to the forum! A few days ago my local blacksmith made me a custom luggage rack for my external frame backpack! I'll have to post some pictures tomorrow!!
Congrats on having a great resource like that! |
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What is good Phaedrus, what is not good? Need we ask anyone this?
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« Reply #20 on: September 20, 2010, 09:25:35 PM » |
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I'm always up for some pics of a nice rack.  Come on and flash 'em!!  Seriously, your fellow 1982 750SC owners would love to see your setup. Our options for racks are pretty slim, mainly a lucky Ebay strike. Would the local village smithy be interested in doing a production run if there was interest by forum members? |
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« Reply #21 on: November 08, 2010, 02:56:28 PM » |
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Seriously, your fellow 1982 750SC owners would love to see your setup. Our options for racks are pretty slim, mainly a lucky Ebay strike. Would the local village smithy be interested in doing a production run if there was interest by forum members?
I don't think he takes his work mobile but here is his info! He loves doing custom work with metal and charges a very fair price for a dying trade. Battle Hill Forge 50 Rt. 7 North Falls Village, CT 06031 860-824-7767 Ask for Willy Now if I can only figure out how to add an image of the bike all packed up.. |
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« Reply #22 on: January 03, 2011, 10:52:51 PM » |
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Hey, guys. Was looking around and found this forum. So I'm not the only one with a '82 750 Nighthawk! I'm an old fart with an old bike. Had to throw a pic up. I bought this new but it's been parked [untouched/indoors] for the past 15 years. I pulled it outside in July, washed off the dirt and took this pic [rust and all]. Took my 'resurrection ride' 9/1/10 [felt 'damn good'] and I've put 1500 miles on it since. [Yes, those are the original tires!] I'm still in love with 'her' looks. Think it's worth putting back into 'long-haul' condition???
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« Reply #23 on: January 04, 2011, 06:36:18 AM » |
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Welcome to the group - ride safe. Where do you call home? Sounds like it's pretty close to "long haul" condition now. Except the tires of course - those original dunlops are a death wish IMO. You will also want to bleed your front brake. Wouldn't hurt to check the torque and/or condition of your steering head bearings and wheel bearings while you have the wheels off. It's a great bike in great shape. You've got plenty of willing help on this forum. Ride on.  |
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« Reply #24 on: January 04, 2011, 06:42:13 AM » |
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Definitely replace the tires and replace your clutch and brake fluid... Just because tires look good doesn't mean they are safe after 15 years in storage.
Ride Safe!
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