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by storysunfolding
Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:00 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: full face vs open face helmet
Replies: 67
Views: 94555

Re: full face vs open face helmet

Wow - I'm still a moderator? Thanks Mike!
by storysunfolding
Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:00 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: full face vs open face helmet
Replies: 67
Views: 94555

Re: full face vs open face helmet

Literally more than a decade since people responded to this thread. That's awesome. Have there been any updates to the Dietmar Otte study showing where approximately 50% of impacts happen where only a full face helmet show coverage? https://pages.uncc.edu/visualrhetoric/projects/illustration-video/s...
by storysunfolding
Mon Nov 28, 2016 6:30 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Suzuki 1400 Intruder Stalling issue
Replies: 14
Views: 29830

Re: Suzuki 1400 Intruder Stalling issue

Johnj wrote:Dude the OP finished this thread in 2007. They moved on. Start a new thread with your information and someone will help you.
9 years later isn't the time to ask the question?
by storysunfolding
Fri Apr 08, 2016 3:07 am
Forum: The Funny Farm
Topic: Posting and you!
Replies: 4
Views: 13392

Re: Posting and you!

You should definitely bump this every 9 years. You're a little early this time around... but that's ok since today is my birthday. I was 23 when I first posted this...
by storysunfolding
Wed Mar 09, 2016 3:39 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: About to be a proud new owner of an 82 Nighthawk 650 as my first bike EVER! So... yeah, kinda excited.
Replies: 23
Views: 27043

Re: About to be a proud new owner of an 82 Nighthawk 650 as my first bike EVER! So... yeah, kinda excited.

Check out this site. http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/honda/cb650c/?filters[fitting]=custom&filters[page]=2 Grab the fuel valve and brake rebuild kits. If you can afford another grand it would be easier to have a mechanic do this for you. If not, see if you can find a local forum and wrenching da...
by storysunfolding
Tue Mar 08, 2016 6:28 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: About to be a proud new owner of an 82 Nighthawk 650 as my first bike EVER! So... yeah, kinda excited.
Replies: 23
Views: 27043

Re: About to be a proud new owner of an 82 Nighthawk 650 as my first bike EVER! So... yeah, kinda excited.

Worry about safety. If I were you Id inventory what I need first. No way you are getting around not buying new tires. Carbs are going to need to be pulled and cleaned. Brake system rebuilt (you can try flushing fluid through it by opening the nipple as you squeeze the lever - a bottle might do it- t...
by storysunfolding
Tue Mar 08, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: About to be a proud new owner of an 82 Nighthawk 650 as my first bike EVER! So... yeah, kinda excited.
Replies: 23
Views: 27043

Re: About to be a proud new owner of an 82 Nighthawk 650 as my first bike EVER! So... yeah, kinda excited.

You want a petcock (fuel valve) rebuild kit. Can't hurt to do a master cylinder rebuild kit (brakes) and switch to steel braided lines at the same time.

Pictures?
by storysunfolding
Tue Mar 08, 2016 4:34 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: About to be a proud new owner of an 82 Nighthawk 650 as my first bike EVER! So... yeah, kinda excited.
Replies: 23
Views: 27043

Re: About to be a proud new owner of an 82 Nighthawk 650 as my first bike EVER! So... yeah, kinda excited.

I missed the $2k... You can buy a running Vulcan 500 inside the DC beltway for $2k. 20 years newer, better motor, great sound. Pre 85 nighthawk is... Ok but not worth $2k
by storysunfolding
Tue Mar 08, 2016 4:49 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: About to be a proud new owner of an 82 Nighthawk 650 as my first bike EVER! So... yeah, kinda excited.
Replies: 23
Views: 27043

Re: About to be a proud new owner of an 82 Nighthawk 650 as my first bike EVER! So... yeah, kinda excited.

So he said he has "winterized" which I'm assuming covers tank maintenance along with the proclaimed yearly oil changes. From looking down in from above it looked clean save for some slight brownish discoloration but nothing scary. Should I take some sort of carb cleaner spray with me? Cou...
by storysunfolding
Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:20 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Harley-Davidson V-Rod not a Harley-Davidson
Replies: 32
Views: 22993

Re: Harley-Davidson V-Rod not a Harley-Davidson

Meh- seems like the people didn't really care too much about this 4+ years ago. I doubt they will anymore today. Anything put out by Harley is a Harley. Since this thread started I added a certification to teach the Harley Davidson Riding Academy. All the dealers I've taught at, associated HOG chapt...