Recent content by Pete in PA

Yes, thanks. I've been on a Nighthawk forum for years. As I recall, although it covers any Nighthawk, it used to focus primarily on the 700S, but now is more oriented toward the 650's. Just a function of what them members ride, I suppose. Are you on it?

Neil, Thanks for the advice. I'm hoping to be able to work on it this week, and I'll let you know how I make out. Pete

And thank you, from Southeastern, Pennsylvania. It's nice to be here.

Thanks, Winger, I have discovered that. Now if the wx will begin to warm up just a little, I can get back to work on my rear brake problem. Need to remove a rod from the bottom clevis of the master cylinder. The rod has a cotter pin that has broken off both top and bottom. We'll eventually get...

Thanks for your comment and for the welcome. When I get the MC off, I plan to do exactly that. But it needs to go up a few degrees before I can spend any time in the garage. Let you know how I make out. Pete

Joe, Thanks for the tip. I'll give that a try. Pete

Thank you all for your kind welcome. I will definitely take advantage of the combined experience of this group. To give you an update on my brake problem: I have already removed the caliper - the pistons are stuck, and the brake pads are toast; and I have the master cylinder all but removed. The...

Hi, all. I'm a new guy from Kennett Square, PA (about 35 miles west of Phila). I have an '82 GL1100-I with about 42,000 on the clock. Had it for about eight years. The PO apparently let it sit for about 10 years without running, but the dealership thru which I bought got it in running...