Author Topic: Got a ridiculous deal on a 750 Nighthawk this weekend! (Read 4151 times)

DCopp · « **on:** October 12, 2009, 04:21:04 AM »

I picked up a 1995 750 NH that is darn near flawless for $475 this weekend. Turns out the guy selling just got approved for Medical Disability and had to give up riding. It is in excellent shape, all stock, with the centerstand, and just needs a detail and a new choke cable. I already clay barred the paint and remove a bunch of road tar. I am gonna clean it completely on Tuesday and then I will post pics up!

bill440cars · « **Reply #1 on:** October 12, 2009, 04:42:01 AM »

Quote from: DCopp on October 12, 2009, 04:21:04 AM

I picked up a 1995 750 NH that is darn near flawless for $475 this weekend. Turns out the guy selling just got approved for Medical Disability and had to give up riding. It is in excellent shape, all stock, with the centerstand, and just needs a detail and a new choke cable. I already clay barred the paint and remove a bunch of road tar. I am gonna clean it completely on Tuesday and then I will post pics up!

Cool Deal DCopp, looking forward to the pics!

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2009, 07:50:28 AM »

I keep looking for one of those to have as a "big" bike. As good as those bikes are supposed to be, I'm amazed at how low their prices are. There was one on the local CL not too long ago with 5kmiles and he was only asking 1500.

754 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2009, 09:51:36 AM »

What is clay barred the paint..

DCopp · « **Reply #4 on:** October 12, 2009, 03:12:33 PM »

a clay bar pulls paint contaminants out of the paint by rubbing it against the surface with a spray lube applied first. sounds kinky, huh? It's not. It's tedious work, but the results are well worth it!

DCopp · « **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2009, 03:49:51 PM »

how do you adjust the slack in the throttle cables? Mine has a bit of play before it turns the unit that opens the butterflies. The cable has two 10mm nuts and threads into the carbs. Anyone know?

Kframe · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2009, 06:34:37 PM »

As usual:

-K

KB02 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2009, 04:45:50 AM »

Sweet deal. Can't wait to see the pics.

DCopp · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2009, 01:50:13 PM »

Not factory paint, couple nicks in it. Put new NGK's in it today. Cylinder #2 was cross-threaded, ugh, had to chase the threads. Had two champion plugs and two NGK's in it...weird. Still needs an air filter, thinking a UNI. Hooked up a choke cable from a spare I had lying around. Rides flawlessly!

DCopp · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2009, 01:50:44 PM »

Alan F. · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2009, 06:41:47 PM »

Nice deal! I've got a 92 we picked up last year for $1300 needed fork seals, steering bearings and a rejet (up 2 sizes on big&small jets, may still raise the needles someday) to better match the V&H 4:1
I found a center stand for $50 and changed out the crappy 140/70-17 Dunlop K505 for a 150/70-17 Michelin Pilot Activ (a little taller and wider, fits fine)
I'll get a Pilot Activ on the front and swap to a new chain in the spring.

Put it onthe road on July 3rd '08 with 30,500 miles and just turned 40K the other day, new plugs and blew out the air filter last week.
I've been running Rotella non-synth 15w-40 with a Purolator filter, it burns a little oil, and the float bowl gaskets leak a few drops each week, but it's a real screamer.
Be sure to check out the Yahoo groups, there's some good info there.
Enjoy!
-Alan

DCopp · « **Reply #11 on:** October 14, 2009, 04:00:11 AM »

link?

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 14, 2009, 05:57:46 AM »

Your pictures seem to show a "hazy" area. You may need to clean your camera lens.

Good deal on the bike, I plan to get me the european equivalent as soon as I find a good deal

DCopp · « **Reply #13 on:** October 14, 2009, 03:00:36 PM »

yeah, I noticed that too...probably needs a buffing...

Alan F. · « **Reply #14 on:** October 14, 2009, 05:23:53 PM »

Quote from: DCopp on October 14, 2009, 04:00:11 AM

link?

What would you like to link to?

kirkn · « **Reply #15 on:** October 14, 2009, 06:36:58 PM »

the Yahoo group?

Takes way too long to Google y'know...

DCopp · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2009, 07:07:56 AM »

I like forum style better and there is a great nighthawk one I've found...thanks guys!

bill440cars · « **Reply #17 on:** October 17, 2009, 07:14:53 AM »

Dcopp, Great looking bike! So what if it's not a factory color? That IS one MIGHTY FINE looking Bike! Have a great time with THAT one!

You done GOOD!

Alan F. · « **Reply #18 on:** October 18, 2009, 03:18:35 PM »

Quote from: Alan F. on October 14, 2009, 05:23:53 PM

Quote from: DCopp on October 14, 2009, 04:00:11 AM
link?

What would you like to link to?

Quote from: kirkn on October 14, 2009, 06:36:58 PM

the Yahoo group?

Takes way too long to Google y'know...

Seems like we're mixing metaphors here.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/honda_nighthawk/

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/cb-750/
I still think that's factory paint.
Here ya go.
-Alan

DCopp · « **Reply #19 on:** October 19, 2009, 04:20:38 AM »

not factory paint as the chips and underside of the tank and panels are all candy red metallic.

Alan F. · « **Reply #20 on:** October 19, 2009, 06:31:16 AM »

Gotcha. I can't imagine someone wanting the yellow over the red, but both were factory colors. Mine's black, and under the chips and scratches...more black.
-Alan

bull city · « **Reply #21 on:** October 19, 2009, 08:45:24 AM »

Google group:

http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en

bucky katt · « **Reply #22 on:** October 19, 2009, 08:40:52 PM »

great looking nighthawk you got! good score

DCopp · « **Reply #23 on:** October 29, 2009, 03:43:29 PM »

Sold it for $1250 today!

Alan F. · « **Reply #24 on:** October 29, 2009, 04:49:58 PM »

I wonder how you'd have done in the spring?
-A

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