I've a report for Chase. He advised that I should remove the hoses I had on the float bowl vents, because he felt they cause issues with the carburetors. I removed them, and went out for a good ride evening last. He was right! The engine is smoother, and pulls much more cleanly from off idle all the way up to redline. Oh, she has about 250 miles on the engine now, and she's running stronger all the time.
I'm just afraid to take her out because I don't want to risk damaging her! Do you fellas feel that way about your vintage bikes? Or, am I just being a fussy girl?
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What a concept - A Girl Bringing Back Her 1966 Super HawkHi Sara, glad the hose delete worked out. Did the fuel drip out of the vent get taken care of? On my CB's, I try to ride conservatively on lesser traveled roads, and realize they're built to ride, not sit around. Things deteriorate from inactivity, seemingly worse than they do from use. Enjoy, Chase
Chase! I am riding the same way you are - back roads, away from traffic. I know she should be run and ridden for longevity, so I do try to start her every couple of days and at least take her around the block. Both carbs still dribble, and the petcock still doesn't shut off. I haven't had the time to address those issues. I want to run her low on gas before I mess around with the fuel system, as well. I'd like to avoid removing the carbs (again), but if I find I have to, I will. 1965 CB77 305 Super Hawk
1989 NT650 Hawk GT 1981 Yamaha XJ550 Seca
No 2007 Ninja. I just couldn't like that bike, no matter how much I tried! I did ride a new CBR250R, and you know, it was spunky and smooth and quite nice, but not visceral like a motorcycle should be. Too much plastic, too. But, it was nice. Own one? Probably not.
A Honda Hawk GT647 NT 650 (Bros), though. I am very intrigued by that bike. Very! It is a "Hawk", after all! It's a naked bike, I like that, it has loads of personality, and it just looks "mechanical", like a motorcycle ought to. I haven't seen one in person, but I'd sure like to, and I will make an effort to do that. I've found some for sale, ranging from total basket cases to high mileage pretty ones. I would love to acquire a CB400Four, but I am afraid, as I have said, that because it is a bike I've always desired, and it's a classic, that I'd be afraid to ride it. I can't have two motorcycles sitting in my garage as sculptures! So, maybe a Hawk GT...who knows. 1965 CB77 305 Super Hawk
1989 NT650 Hawk GT 1981 Yamaha XJ550 Seca Hi,
I ride my CB400F as if it is a modern bike, if something happens, something happens. Same with the rest of the bikes I ride, it's a bike, the person on it makes the difference in most cases, Remember, you live only once, enjoy the bikes you have and chase your dreams. You are an American, aren't you ? What purpose to they (bikes) serve when you are getting to old to ride them ? An investment ? The clue is that you got another relation with the bike while restoring it , and you are afraid to damage it because of the relation with your bike, not because of financial or other reasons. Let's say, you got attached to the bike. But remember, relations based on attachment are the best to enjoy and give the most pleasure in life. Jensen assembly of Japanese motorcycles requires great peace of mind (Pirsig)
Thanks guys. Jensey, that was VERY well spoken. You touched something in me, for sure! I guess that's what it is with we nuts who love these old bikes. Attachment.
I'll ride it. Definitely. But remember, I am a girl, and it's in my genetic blue print to worry! 1965 CB77 305 Super Hawk
1989 NT650 Hawk GT 1981 Yamaha XJ550 Seca
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