New to the nighthawk

[themlruts]

I Just picked up my 1993 nighthawk 750.  I love the bike so far.  This is my third street bike.  I had a DRZ400s to a SV650s to the nighthawk.  I need a bike i can ride 2-up on and a little carving when the wife isnt on the back.  Found it for a good price i think $1400 for a very clean bike.  25K on the clock.  Good rubber some small dent and some chips on the tank but the chrome is still in good shape.  This is my first honda.  There are some things i am looking to do like the suspension.  I need to beef it up i am not light 240 plus what ever the wife weighs.  I need to bring up the rear.  Also i notice some hesitation when i really give the thorotle a twist.  not sure  what that is.  Any info would be great.
Thanks
Mike

[hockeyhawk]

   That blue is sweet, bike is looing very nice. 

[SirSeanSean]

Awesome bike, Welcome to the forums.

[HandsomeSteve]

   Yep, nice blue bike.

I did a double take.  First look I thought the dog was much taller and was standing on the far side of the bike.  Little guy is actually standing on the NH!

You may want to check and see if your shocks are adjustable.

[Tryvelcro]

  to the addiction, great looking bike.

The rear shocks, if they are stock, are adjustable to some degree.  Do you have the owner's manual, and/or a shop manual (either Honda's or Clymers)?

Try running some SeaFoam through the tank, it might help the hesitation.  There is also a washer mod you can do to the carbs, info is around on that, too - some folks around here have had great results getting rid of that hesitation.

[themlruts]

to the addiction, great looking bike.

The rear shocks, if they are stock, are adjustable to some degree.  Do you have the owner's manual, and/or a shop manual (either Honda's or Clymers)?

Try running some SeaFoam through the tank, it might help the hesitation.  There is also a washer mod you can do to the carbs, info is around on that, too - some folks around here have had great results getting rid of that hesitation.

I do have the shop manual.  I know they are adjustable i am sure just preload right?  I can try the seafoam i have some at home.  What else do you guys and girl reccomend?

[Falban]

Howdy themlruts,

Love that blue, too - enjoy your new ride.

I recently did the washer mod Tryvelcro mentioned to my '92.  It completely eliminated that low-speed stumble.  Definitely do it. 
Here's the site with the photo instructions:
http://www.nighthawk750.com/mods/carbneedlemod.html
I got the washer grab-bag from RadioShack for $3.00 and found the process very easy, and I'm only a beginner wrencher.
Ride safe!

[hppants]

Welcome to the group - ride safe.  You got a great deal.  This bike is known for virtually maintenance free - long term life.  No valve adjustments (hydraulic lifters) - super reliable.  That Tahitian Blue color was a one-year only choice for '93.  Heck, the Hondaline sissy bar on your bike is worth about half of what you paid for the whole bike alone.

Your rear shocks appear to be stock and if so, are only adjustable for pre-load.

Progressive Suspension makes 2 different models for rear shocks for these bikes.  One is heavier duty than the other.  These also have only pre-load adjustment, but they are 1000 times better than stock.  I have the heavy duty version and, even riding 2-up (myself 205 pounds, and my wife ... ahem.... much less than that), I only have them on the 2nd to softest setting.  About $300.00.

Progressive also make replacement fork springs and they are a tremendous improvement for $100.00.  There are several threads on this forum about these.

+1 on the sea foam.  If you are mechanically inclined, cleaning and syncing the carbs is not that big a deal.  Search for the pine-sol thread for some tips on this.

Hope you enjoy your bike.

[JB1290]

  to the NHF. Nice bike. I love that color.

You may want to look into getting some Progressive shockS for the rear. The stock shocks are adjustable but, only to a certain extent. The bike will feel completely different with a good set of shocks on it.

As far as the hesitation, how are the spark plugs? When was the bike tuned up? Plus, you could very well need to sync the carbs as well.

+1 on running it with some Sea Foam too. 

[floridahawk]

  sweet !!!!

[cmyers]

  very clean looking bike.

Making a large assumption of clean carbs, doing the washer mod can also help with slight hesitations.

+1 on the progressive suspensions

[luckylindy]

  love the blue NH.

[chromy]

  aboard!  Love that blue NH!

[bajakirch]

Welcome aboard. I think I'm going to officically state that Tahitian Blue is my favorite stock NH color.

$1400 is a good deal -- there's one around here with about the same miles that's listed for $2200.

[drdubb]

Love the blue...

don't let the dog drive, might not come back. (personal experience)
 

[Walter]

purdy 

[whippau]

Very nice bike. Love the color!

[themlruts]

Thanks everyone.  I am very excited about the new ride.  It is snowing here in CT again  and its only going to be in the fortys the next couple weeks.   I am dieing to get back out on the the bike.  I am definitely going to try the seafoam and do a clean on the carbs.  I have rebuilt dirtbikes but i have never had to sync carbs.  How hard is it?  any tips and tricks?  I will do a full tuneup before the season.  What do  you recommend for oil,oilfilter and plugs?
Thanks

[HawkFuzz]

 

I love the Tahitian Blue.  I also had to double take on the dog on the seat.  I would have sworn it was a golden standing behind the bike.

Keep the shiny side up!