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  1. nighthawk s

    Gas tank

    well I have a 1983 Honda 650 nighthawk and when I'm done riding it in the fall I top off the tank ride it home, and in the spring drain the tank and fill it up with fresh fuel and it is good to go. Been doing that for last 15 years with no rust.
  2. nighthawk s

    Gas tank

    I was thinking if you did have a tank coated, what is to say it will not peel or flake off later on ? If you have a tank bead blasted clean what is the chance of it rusting again ? why do these tanks seam to rust so easy ? well I went and looked at the maintenance records for my vmax. The...
  3. nighthawk s

    Gas tank

    I have the rusty vmax gas tank that needs delt with. I know several members on here have delt with this in the past. just wondering what is the best way to take care of this. has anyone used the plastic tanks ? they are larger 5.3 us gallons. I want to do this job the right way the first time...
  4. nighthawk s

    exactrep engine braces

    Was wondering if anyone has bolted up a set of exactrep frame braces with a corbin seat ? If so did you have to make any adjustments ? I have seen pics of this combo on the net, but no info. thankyou
  5. nighthawk s

    2018!

    Happy new year everyone
  6. nighthawk s

    battery

    ok let me try this again I guess they emptied my cart. It should state $96.82 - 5% discount code apex5 totaling $91.98 with free shipping https://www.batts.com/odyssey-pc680-battery-as.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh-eejIKk2AIVQkwNCh3S4gDFEAYYByABEgKHevD_BwE
  7. nighthawk s

    battery

    I believe this is a good buy for someone needing a new battery https://www.batts.com/checkout/cart/
  8. nighthawk s

    What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2

    I ended up putting in some marine 360 sta -bil in the tank. I started it up let it run for about 20 minutes. Then removed the seat and the coils so I could get to the battery. Then I ended up removing the battery and putting it in the basement for winter storage. I did notice I have a rusty tank...
  9. nighthawk s

    service manual/repair manual

    I'm wondering if anyone has or knows where I can get a Yamaha repair/shop manual that covers the 2005 v max. I'm looking for the Yamaha factory one.
  10. nighthawk s

    pa riders

    so when do you start reserving your room for this event ?
  11. nighthawk s

    2005 vmax

    Age is just a number, I still enjoy riding just as much as I always have. For some reason my brain doesn't let my hand hold the throttle on as far or on as long as it once did. I'm guessing that is fear, cause I don't get back off the ground as fast as I once did. Maybe that's just common sense...
  12. nighthawk s

    manuals for sale

    what years does the factory work shop manual cover and how much $$ shipped to 16002 ?
  13. nighthawk s

    2005 vmax

    this is a pic of my new ride with it's 52 year old rider
  14. nighthawk s

    pa riders

    Is there a lot of v max riders around the Pittsburgh pa area ? would like to get hooked up and do some riding when nice weather returns.
  15. nighthawk s

    20th Anniversary model registry

    Don #645/2000 butler PA. 12,833 miles
  16. nighthawk s

    2005 vmax

    I might have to take off Friday and make it a long weekend
  17. nighthawk s

    2005 vmax

    That sounds like something I would be interested in. I would like to meet and ride with you guys as well.
  18. nighthawk s

    2005 vmax

    Well I bough this bike on Friday, it started right up with choke on and I slowly moved it off till you could hit the throttle and it was smooth it was about 48 degrees out. Left the dealership and put on like 12 miles it ran real strong no hesitation pulled great. before returning to the dealer...
  19. nighthawk s

    Are you a new member? Come here and say hi!

    Hi guys I'm Don been riding motorcycles for 42 years. I'm a new v max owner. just bought a 2005 v max with 12,750 miles. seams like a very nice ride,
  20. nighthawk s

    2005 vmax

    Ok guys soon to be a new vmax owner. I have been looking to buy a gen 1 vmax for sometime now. I have found a 2005 vmax with 13,000 miles just had carbs cleaned and adjusted, oil and filter changed, new spark plugs, new fork seals, rear brakes replaced 300 miles ago, tires are about 60%. all...
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