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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Dalton, GA
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![]() This is right after I got it home. I had about 45 minutes so I cleaned her up with a little hand towel and some lucas spot wash. ![]() Changed the oil and replaced the air filter ![]() And did my first tiny "restoration" project - refinishing the chain guard. Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by jonathan180iq; 07-26-2021 at 04:51 PM. |
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Dalton, GA
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Since the forum has been so utterly quiet lately, I thought I would give a few updates on the Nighthawk!
I solved my non-flashing turn signal issues with a $4 Amazon relay... ![]() I found a really awesome bike stand at Harbor Freight for $30... ![]() I installed a 15T front sprocket... ![]() Lowered the handlebars and installed a rear luggage rack... ![]() And went on lots of rides ![]() ![]() ![]() Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Henderson, NV
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Nice pics. I have that same bike stand for my GZ, but I had to put some small wooden blocks inside the frame cradles because it wouldn't clear the muffler on the right side.
I haven't spent too much time on my bike lately due to the extreme heat here in Vegas. It is no fun when it is around 110 degrees out. It is just starting to cool down a little here and there so I am planning on taking a ride on my favorite twisty road in the Lake Mead Recreation Area in the near future. Stay safe. Last edited by Vegas Street Rider; 10-04-2021 at 10:47 AM. |
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#15 |
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Dalton, GA
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Yeah, at first I didn't understand why my rear tire wouldn't fully spin around. Turned out that the rubber grommets and coating of the swivel brackets were contacting the axle bolts and stopping them in place.
I had to force a few spins to wear the rubber coating off and every since then it's been just great! Very handy. I love it. I wished these has been around, and not $100, when I had my GZ. I always just used the wooden stands that Bad Bob had made. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Dalton, GA
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Totally worth it. I think even without the discount they're only like $45
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Dalton, GA
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Dalton, GA
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I've been toying around with removing the front headlight fairing for a couple of months now, and finally went ahead and did it. It took a minute for my eyes to see the bike for what it truly is, but I really like this aesthetic a lot more, especially while riding.
![]() ![]() In a corresponding move, I also picked up some of my favorite mirrors ever - those for the GZ! They'll be here Thursday and I'll update pics then. |
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