Bought my first bike today.

[Monkey]

Here is a pic the seller had sent me. I love it but have yet to ride it. I am waiting for my helmet to be shipped in. All BMV issues were resolved today.

[Monkey]

oh yeah one question. I read a review online that seemed to suggest that helmet locks came standard. What do these look like? where is the lock? and how does it work?

[Batan]

Well it should be on the left side of the bike, around the shock areh, eight where that thick chrome line runs. That's on most bikes though, I don't know where the hell it is on a nighthawk. You just use your bike key to lock the helmet in place using the metal strap hoop on it(helmet). At least that's what I figured out, LOL.

[matthew5656]

the helmet lock is located on the right side, right below the seat near the rear tail fairing.

very nice ride though, you will enjoy!

[RockBottom]

Here is a pic the seller had sent me. I love it but have yet to ride it. I am waiting for my helmet to be shipped in. All BMV issues were resolved today.

Very nice looking! I should have bought one of those to learn on.

[Fitzy]

Nice bike! i also got my first bike today! i got an 83 nighthawk too but mines a 550...sum rust spots but nuthin a little buffing and elbow grease wont fix! good luck with ur bike!

[MZ33]

• to Monkey and Fitzy both!

[Gunslinger]

Congrats to both of you!!! That's a real nice looking bike. An '83 with only 9k miles, hell that's not even broken in yet. Be careful when using that helmet lock. They are easy to defeat and you're going to be mad as Hades if someone steals your new $350 Shoei helmet. Have fun with your new ride!

[Monkey]

Thanks guys! I just got back from my first ride. Went to stadium parking lot and practiced some msf stuff. I learned more about the Nighthawks brakes and weight...then I went out for a 12 mile ride. It is awesome!

One tiny thing. I have perfect vision, 20/12 actually...but looking into the horizon thru the helmet shield kinda made it seem like i was wearing very light prescription glasses. Is this normal?
It didnt make it dangerous or anything, but i just hope I get used to it.

Helmet is an HJC cl-sp

[Wrider]

It's just one of the qualities of the face shield. No plastic/glass/etc shield can ever transfer light 100% effectively, but they get really close. Because of your good sight, you probably notice it more than others. I did the same thing when I first started and yeah, you get used to it really quickly!
Wrider