Hi,
My name is Joe and here is a picture of my 1983 Nighthawk 550. I live in
Brantford, Ontario, Canada. This is my first bike and it has been a blast
to ride. This cruiser only has 21k and rides smooth. I bought this bike
from its 2nd owner who only had it for a year, so its been in the original
owners (lady) hands for 21 years.
It is in very good condition for its age. Maybe after a year or two of this
bike it may get handed down to my wife, who now wants to ride, and i'll go
after a V45 Magna..
Paul, great site!
Joe
Added October 9, 2005
Paul,
Wonderful site! I first fell in love with the Nighthawks in 1991 when an army aquaintence was being shipped out to Korea. I bought her 1984 450 for $1900 & foolishly sold it about 18 months later. A couple of years ago, my brother got married and his wife had this pathetic looking 1982 Nighthawk 450 in the garage. It sat in storage from 1996 until just this last March when she got tired of me asking her to repair it. She just gave it to me.
Anyway, since it hadn't been properly stored, and still had all the fluids from 1996 in it, I knew my work was cut out for me. I decided to skip the work and let a pro do it. I had to have the carb rebuilt, master cylinder rebuilt, gas tank, line & filter cleaned, oil & oil filter replaced, 2 new tires and a couple of o-rings. It cost me just under $500 for all that. I've been out riding almost every day since I got it back from the shop. It had 12,350 miles on it on July 8th, but now has just over 13,000.
I love these gems.
Lou
Added October 9, 2005
Paul,
This is my '82 Nighthawk 650. I bought her 2 weeks ago and it's been a blast since. It's got about 12,000 miles on it and essentially all stock parts. It's sweet to ride a bike that always gets complements and often gets mistaken for being brand new. This bike gets a lot of good looks, which I think is partly due to the rarely seen stock 4-into-4 exhaust and the matching blue frame.
I had been trying to fix up a '79 Suzuki GS850G but bagged that project at the chance to buy this thing. It's strange riding a bike that's 3 years older than I, but it kicks in and outperforms some modern sports bikes, not to mention the 43 mpg it gets! Great for the college budget.
Truly a fun bike. Keep up the awesome work on the site. The info on the models are invaluable when I'm away from or too lazy to find my shop manual.
Cheers,
Jeff Stein
Seattle, WA
Added October 9, 2005
Hello Paul,
First of all! Your site looks great. My name is Henk and I'm from the Netherlands (Friesland). I've bought my Nighthawk 750 (1983)just a week ago. It drives really superb. Thanks for making such a wonderfull site about this special Honda. Keep up the good work and drive carefully.
Bye,
H. van der Zee
Tjerkwerd
The Netherlands
Added October 9, 2005
Paul,
Love your site! I've been interested in Hagon shocks and a front fender
extender for my blue '93 NH750 and noticed Kurt Jensen (Eugene, OR, Added
April 11, 2005) has those mods.
I bought my Candy Tahitian Blue '93 NH750 in Elkhart, IN, September 16, 2002
from the second owner. It had 11,000 miles and I've run it to 25,500 since
then with one blown turn signal filament and no other repairs! I've added
National Cycle Sportshield EX, Visipath Headlight Modulator, Priority Lites
Plus rear running lights/strobe, Vista Cruise, Throttle Rocker, SlipStreamer
radar detector mount, sigma 800 bicycle computer, and carb needle shims. I
attempted Hodge mod to mufflers but could not remove right side (carbon &/or
corrosion?) so didn't. Added new Bridgestone BT045(H) f & r, Deka ETX15
battery and NGK DPR8EA-9 plugs last year. I love the bike! Every time I
think about something different I find something wrong with the move. I
suppose the SV650 would be a logical replacement but I got an absurdly high
insurance quote (I'm 53 with 11 years ticket- and claim-free!) and came
right back to reality.
I'd still want to add Race Tech cartridge emulators & springs, Hagon shocks,
factory luggage rack/sissy bar and the Fenda Extenda if one exists. The
chain and sprockets still have lots of life left.
Thanks!
Norm Chadwick
South Bend, IN
Added October 9, 2005
Brian 2000 Honda Nighthawk 750
Added October 9, 2005
Paul,
I bought my 1986 Nighthawk 450 a month ago, and it's my very first bike. Until I bought it, I had never ridden a bike in my life. It was my 40th birthday and I felt like I needed to do SOMETHING, and had been thinking about a bike for a while. A guy in town had it for sale, and we went to look at it and bought it right then and there. It had about 8500 miles on it and is in really good condition. I learned to drive it by riding around my yard for a couple of weeks (we have three acres) and eventually I ventured out onto the roads. I live in a rural area so there is no traffic to speak of. A couple of weeks ago I completed the MSF safety course and got my permit, and I've been riding it daily ever since. It's great for getting to work (15 miles one way), especially with gas prices as they are. It's comfortable to ride, handles well, and runs like a champ. I've gotten lots of compliments from guys at work on what a nice looking bike it is, and most of them ride Harleys.
This other pic was taken a few days after I bought it. There are inspection stickers on the fork that I've since taken off. I scrubbed a lot of surface rust off with some steel wool, replaced the shift lever and speedometer cable. It could use some new tires, and I'm currently windshield shopping. Even if I graduate to a bigger, newer bike, I'll always love this one because it was my first!
Jennifer
Indiana
Added October 9, 2005
Paul,
Attached are photos of my 1983 Nighthawk 650. I believe I'm the third owner of this bike which now has 37,500 miles. It runs great. My only issue is a weak starter system which requires me to charge the battery every couple of months. I wanted the bike because I've always loved the inline 4's from Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki. I found this bike in great shape for little money. I've done some black powder coating on some engine parts and some silver on the seat rails. The paint and everything else I believe is original. Well, add this to your site if it meets your standards. I enjoy your site.
Clay Walker
North Palm Beach, Florida
Added October 9, 2005
Patrick Gannon purchased this bike on Aug.15th. 2005
We live in Florida and love your website!!!
1985 Honda Nighthawk 650.
Added October 9, 2005
John 1991 Honda Nighthawk 750
Added October 9, 2005
Hello Paul,
Thank you very much for this wonderful site! When I recently started seriously looking for a motorcycle, I was trying to make up my mind for a Honda Nighthawk. The decision only became easier when I went through this site, and saw such a loyal band of Nighthawk fans!
I just bought my 1993 Honda Nighthawk 750! Before this bike, I had driven only smaller & lighter motorcycles; the weight and power of the Nighthawk initially scared me. But it took only one test ride to get sold on this great bike! I think, for me, it has the perfect balance of power, balance and control. With its comfortable, upright riding position, this makes a great commuter bike and I love riding it to work.
Good luck, and keep up the good work!
Himanshu Parida
San Jose, CA
Added October 9, 2005
Hey, check out these before and after pictures of a Canadian-made 750SC that was tricked out. Belongs to Daniel Brown from Montreal.
Added October 9, 2005
Paul,
This is a picture of my 1983 CB650SC Nighthawk. She was sitting out in front of someone's house with a "For Sale" sign on the route I drive to work every day. Although the bike is 22 years old, it had only one owner since 1985. The Nighthawk was my dream bike from my childhood years and I was in the market for a bike anyway......so, I bought it. I spent a weekend on cleaning, polishing, and maintenance. I changed the plugs, air filter, and engine oil, and used "Sea Foam" in about 4 tanks of gas. She runs great and the styling stands up to any of the current bikes in its class. The Nighthawk is a timeless classic and I'm thrilled to finally own one!
Robert "BJ" Allen
Added October 9, 2005
Paul, here is my new 1986 Nighthawk 450. Since my last e-mail I have added a National Cycle Plexifairing 3 to it the difference is quite something. I guess my body isn't as streamlined as it used to be. A friend also gave me a pair of leather saddle bags and now I am ready to travel.
I used to have a 1985 Honda 250cc Elite scooter. It was a grand machine and I used it to tour a lot. My longest trip was about 3000 miles going from Creston here, to Portland Oregon then the Oregon coast and back through Nevada. So I reckon that a 450 will do just as well. My first gas range test gave me about 150 miles, which is fine and about 50 mpg, (imperial gallons that is).
Colin Ford
Creston B.C.
Added October 9, 2005
Hello Paul!!
This is my 1984 Honda NIghthawk 750SC that I bought July 2005. I live in Montréal, Canadá.
She only have 42.000 Km.
Merci!!
Dario, Montreal
Added October 9, 2005
Paul,
Greetings from Philadelphia to all our single-track family worldwide! Thanks for putting up this site! I’ve been missing a place to share ideas on the Nighthawk since RandyO’s page went off web. After riding a VF500 Interceptor and a 1983 CB650 (same burgundy color as yours) I had been on an unwanted hiatus since 1989. But the itch to ride never left and after a few years of creams and salves, the itch has been scratched!
I am including a photo of my 1993 750 Nighthawk. I found her on ebay in Chicago with less than 4000 miles on it. Took a bus out and rode her home so 400 miles was my re-inaugural trip after 14 years. Currently have about 15,000 miles on the odometer. Only stock maintenance at this point but some performance oriented mods are in the future. For gear she sports a Nelson-Rigg Tail Pack which doubles as a nice backrest when you are solo. A set of BikeMaster soft saddlebags, which expand to hold a full face helmet on each side, are the order of the day for those long trips two-up. I use Velcro straps to hold them on without marring the paint.
The modifications up until now have been minor and comfort oriented: a pair of nice grips meant for a PWC, a Throttle Rocker (I used to commute to work 240 miles one way weekly). For a windscreen I have a National Cycle F15 which provides adequate protection until you hit the 80 mph range where pressure from underneath the screen pushes upwards. It is too thin and flexes even at low speeds, so I utilized the supports from a broken Plexifairing 3 to add a bit of structural backing, with no-slip pads on the hard plastic ends (Wonder if the Targa Tsunami addresses the wind pressure issue?). For the fall I have purchased a National Cycle Plexifairing GT – a nice updating of the Plexi3.
I would welcome any suggestions on slightly bigger tires or any other performance mods are concerned. As you can see from the photo, the rear turnsignals are from a CBR600 F3. I am planning to add the front signals to match and am considering clear lenses, LEDs and a Run/Turn/Brake setup on the rear. Last but not least, I was wondering if anyone has seen a clear lens LED brake light solution for this bike. The goal is here is see and be seen along with a bit of an updating on the style.
Thanks again to you and the folks who have sent in pix and ideas!
Hunter
Philadelphia, PA USA
Added October 9, 2005
Ron Stevens 1995 Honda Nighthawk 750
Added October 9, 2005
Hello,
I have a 1984 Honda Nighthawk 750 S, (Canadian) in fabulous condition. It has 45,300 Km, or 28,312 miles. and has been meticulously cared for. I have attached a pic for the gallery. It is my first bike. My hubby gave it to me for my 38th B-day.
Cheers,
Shelley
Added October 9, 2005
Hello Paul,
my Name is Andreas Staedler from Germany. I live near Ulm and since september 2006 I´m a proud owner of this Honda CB 750 Nighthawk. The bike was build in 1/1991. The first registration was 1995 in Camden, Ar.(USA). After this it was imported in 1996/1997 to Germany. It has about 18.000 miles. And I love to ride it.
Best Regards to all Honda Nighthawk Owner!
Andy
Added October 16, 2006
I did a lot of research before buying this one. Here's my ’02 750 I bought brand new in Jan ‘02. I rode it for some time, then my (ex) wife used it, then my son. When he dropped it he decided he didn’t want to ride for a while. Most of the damage had been either repaired or replaced. Its just short of 18000 miles and on it’s second rear and original front. The chain is original as well; I keep it that way by (usually) waxing it every time I fill up. Now that I’ve taken to riding it again; I’m holding out on the front tire as long as possible as I want to replace both at the same time with a set of Avons. I’m something of a tinkerer (?) and I’m looking at some other mods for the bike. I’m convinced there’s a (relatively) easy way to get a second disc up front. I’d also like to replace the suspension.