Captnbob 
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« on: March 30, 2011, 07:51:15 AM » |
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Twenty five years after giving up on dirt bikes, I have my first street bike, a 93 Nighthawk 750. It is in good shape with 13,000 miles. I have signed up for MSF (backlogged till May). I plan to use the bike for most of my commuting, replacing my 11 mpg Ford 250 V10. I already have learned that motorcycles are a lot like boats. The purchase price is just the start to gearing up.
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« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2011, 08:01:56 AM » |
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The Corbin seat and windshield should make it extra comfy.  |
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It's not what it is, it's what it does.
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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2011, 08:12:48 AM » |
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Congrats on the new bike and,  to the NHF. Bike looks to be in great shape. |
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I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6
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« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2011, 08:13:00 AM » |
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Nice bike. My Nighthawk also serves as relief duty in the summer to my V10 powered Super Duty daily driver. I love the truck, but it does really suck down the gas!
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« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2011, 08:27:54 AM » |
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to the forum! Nice looking bike there!
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« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2011, 08:41:51 AM » |
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ride safe 
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95-NH750/RED
93-NH750/BLUE/Totaled
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« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2011, 08:41:58 AM » |
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Yep, hope to relieve my big heavy truck too. Good looking hawk! |
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« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2011, 08:53:28 AM » |
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Welcome from Maryland. Bike looks good. Don't know that I've seen that type of rack before. Anyway, ride safe and ride often!!
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« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2011, 08:54:31 AM » |
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 Welcome Captnbob! Our bikes are twins.......and I am sure you know that red is the best color. You will discover that this forum is by far the best for getting infomation. The folks here are absolutelly the best and give freely of their experience/knowledge. Nice to have another 'seasoned' citizen on the block.
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'Tom'
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« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2011, 08:54:35 AM » |
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to the addiction. Good looking bike, I'm curious about the luggage rack.
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Welcome to the addiction.
I drank the red KoolAid.
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Captnbob
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« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2011, 10:18:33 AM » |
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I can't really tell much about the luggage rack. It was installed by PO and there is no visible name on it.
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« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2011, 11:27:50 AM » |
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Welcome to the group - ride safe.
It appears that your rear shocks have been either painted or replaced. I don't remember seeing them in black on the aftermarket.
Loki and I had a great time riding in the vicinity of your neck of the woods on Saturday (West side of Toledo Bend - Hemphill, etc). I'll definitely be back - maybe one weekend we could meet in the middle.
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« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2011, 12:08:45 PM » |
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Welcome Captn'.
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« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2011, 12:28:04 PM » |
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I thinking "Old Timer" should be reserved to those in the 80+ age category. Hopefully they'll still be riding and posting on the forum. And...they need to look like this smiley guy  |
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« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2011, 02:01:21 PM » |
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Really like that rear rack....
Welcome!
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« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2011, 05:39:51 PM » |
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Cap. Will you be riding in Tyler? Folks there drive like blind banshees. Great looking NH. Enjoy and ride safe.
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'99 750 -Gone
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Captnbob
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« Reply #16 on: March 30, 2011, 10:02:06 PM » |
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HPPants, I would love to hook up with you sometime. I spent a few months in Lafayette after Gustav. Great time at the Cajun Festival.
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« Reply #17 on: March 31, 2011, 05:48:24 AM » |
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hello captnbob, to NHF |
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« Reply #18 on: March 31, 2011, 07:53:12 AM » |
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Welcome Capt.....great looking bike....looks familiar.
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Once you go over the hill, you start picking up speed.
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« Reply #20 on: March 31, 2011, 03:01:42 PM » |
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Captnbob. Your bike looks great!
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