Guys, I am back on 2 wheels finally....

[Cormanus]

Nice looking bike, mate. Hope you get out on it soon. Look forward to the report.

[OldF7Guy_imp]

Congrats young man. Beautiful bike. I loved mine. You'll have to plan your braking a little more than on the CB with the single disc and drum combo, but it's all good. If you are mechanically inclined I'd check front pads, rear pads, air cleaner ( easy) and bleed the front brake with new fluid. Did you get any service records?

Air filter is brand new and the oil was just changed last fall/winter. This guy was anal about oil changes and so forth I believe. I will be checking the pads on the front and I do believe there is an indicator on the drum for the shoes back there. Are those things accurate? I will be bleeding the front also like you mentioned. Im not a mechanic but I know just enough that I am not intimidated to tear into something. Other than oil changes this guy said he just rode it and it never caused him any problems. I got a shop manual with it also which will be handy.

My point of reference on brakes is an 03 Sportster. Single disc in the front and rear but neither was very good at all imo. I just started the Nighthawk up and I was shocked that it just fired right off and is as smooth and quiet as can be. Seems cold blooded but its been sitting a while plus its been pretty cold down here too.

I have been so busy oohhing and aahhing over it today all I got done was the pig tail for the battery.

[Cormanus]

There's something heart-warming about having a new bike. It's a pity when the feeling passes.

[OldF7Guy_imp]

Nice looking bike, mate. Hope you get out on it soon. Look forward to the report.

As soon as we get some weather here I will give a report. I gotta get some insurance, and jump through a half a dozen hoops now since I bought it out of state to get a title ect....

There are so many on this forum that had 750s or still have them that there is a ton of knowledge right here if I run into any trouble. I am planning on keeping it totally stock. Just adding a tank bag, tail bag, and a few things like that which can be useful. I am very mindful of anything I am buying extra that can be slipped right on a CB11 down the road.

[Cormanus]

Nice looking bike, mate. Hope you get out on it soon. Look forward to the report.

As soon as we get some weather here I will give a report. I gotta get some insurance, and jump through a half a dozen hoops now since I bought it out of state to get a title ect....

There are so many on this forum that had 750s or still have them that there is a ton of knowledge right here if I run into any trouble. I am planning on keeping it totally stock. Just adding a tank bag, tail bag, and a few things like that which can be useful. I am very mindful of anything I am buying extra that can be slipped right on a CB11 down the road.

There is a lot to be said against living in a federation, but this site probably isn't the place to say it.

[flynrider]

Nice looking bike, mate. Hope you get out on it soon. Look forward to the report.

As soon as we get some weather here I will give a report. I gotta get some insurance, and jump through a half a dozen hoops now since I bought it out of state to get a title ect....

There are so many on this forum that had 750s or still have them that there is a ton of knowledge right here if I run into any trouble. I am planning on keeping it totally stock. Just adding a tank bag, tail bag, and a few things like that which can be useful. I am very mindful of anything I am buying extra that can be slipped right on a CB11 down the road.

Congrats! That's a beautiful example and it looks like it has been well cared for.

As far as additions, the best bang for the buck is going to be a center stand. Honda considered it an option on this price point bike. It makes things like lubing/adjusting the chain, checking the oil and removing a wheel much easier. As of about a year ago, Honda was still selling new ones. There were just over $100 or so. The part number you'll need is 50600-MW3-810. That's the full kit which includes bolts and the spring.

If you do a lot of highway riding you might also want to get a windshield to keep the wind blast off your chest. I've got a Nat. Cycle Plexifairing 3 on mine for winter riding and a small NC Deflector DX for summer use (also have the Deflector on my CB11).

Lastly, if you haven't already, check out Nighthawk-forums.com . Many of the members here are also members of that one. There is a vast amount of Nighthawk expertise there and much like this forum, it's a very friendly and laid back site.

Go ride!

[OldF7Guy_imp]

Thanks Fly. I desperately tried to find the right nighthawk with a center stand but it just didnt work out. I am going to have to get one. Seems like about half the nighthawks have them and half dont. Thanks for the part number. This is probably going to be one of the first things on my radar. I was looking at the national cycle F-16 fly screen. I am caught in the middle sorta. I dont want a windshield to ruin the looks but I dont want to be beaten to death either. I want my cake and be able to eat it even though I know everything like this is a compromise.

Was the center stand a factory option back in the day?

[hondahoarder_imp]

Awesome love the night hawks!

[flynrider]

Thanks Fly. I desperately tried to find the right nighthawk with a center stand but it just didnt work out. I am going to have to get one. Seems like about half the nighthawks have them and half dont. Thanks for the part number. This is probably going to be one of the first things on my radar. I was looking at the national cycle F-16 fly screen. I am caught in the middle sorta. I dont want a windshield to ruin the looks but I dont want to be beaten to death either. I want my cake and be able to eat it even though I know everything like this is a compromise.

Was the center stand a factory option back in the day?

Yep. Throughout the '91-'03 series of the Nighthawk the center stand was sold separately. It's the first accessory I bought for mine.

[the Ferret]

I had the national Cycle Plexifairing 2 on my bike for touring and a Deflector screen for spring and fall local riding. In summer I went naked.

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