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« on: February 18, 2010, 09:11:34 PM » |
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Hello, want to say thanks fore all the post. I read a lot, say a little. Just wanted to show my bike, 2000 Nighthawk 750. Maier Fairing, Nelson Rigg Bags. I read most post, and find a lot of good info here. Thanks to all who contribute.
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« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2010, 09:39:12 PM » |
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Looks great!
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« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2010, 04:53:43 AM » |
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hello and welcome to NHF windrider, what brand fairing is that on your NH
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« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2010, 05:57:45 AM » |
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Welcome windrider - by "show" your bike, did you mean to include pictures? I don't see any.
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« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2010, 06:51:33 AM » |
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Maier Fairing, Nelson Rigg Bags. I read most post, and find a lot of good info here. Thanks to all who contribute.
I believe it to be a Maier Fairing...  |
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« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2010, 07:13:49 AM » |
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Welcome windrider - by "show" your bike, did you mean to include pictures? I don't see any.
I see one in the original post. |
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they seem to be in the category of unobtainium. |
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« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2010, 07:33:46 AM » |
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I really like the look of that fairing... does it provide much wind protection?
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« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2010, 08:39:46 AM » |
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Yes, it is a Maier fairing. Got it from J C Whitney, as they were the cheapest at the time. I always liked the look of a cafe racer, and this comes close. Can't tell anything about wind protection since it has been too cold to ride since I put it on, and we are just now getting rid of the snow. The top of the fairing is about as high as my armpits, so I hope it knocks some wind off my chest at highway speeds. I'll keep you posted after I get to ride.
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« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2010, 08:52:33 AM » |
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Nice looking ride. It kinda has that "Mad Max" look to it with the fairing. I dig it.  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2010, 11:37:54 AM » |
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The fairing adds a lot to the look of the bike! I like it.
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« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2010, 11:47:38 AM » |
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i wanted to see what a maier fairing looked like on a bike before i got one for my 750f. now i have two more things to get for it, 900 cams and a maier fairing
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« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2010, 01:03:39 PM » |
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Nice Bike, You have Yellow color oil filter....what is that? Purolator Pure-One?
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« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2010, 01:12:04 PM » |
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 ......your bike looks great. Did you do a muffler mod?
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« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2010, 01:33:25 PM » |
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......your bike looks great. Did you do a muffler mod? Ooh yeah, I see those shiny rivets too. |
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« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2010, 03:06:48 PM » |
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Windrider, welcome aboard! Where abouts in Winston are you? I live on Peace Haven!
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« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2010, 03:49:41 PM » |
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i wanted to see what a maier fairing looked like on a bike before i got one for my 750f. now i have two more things to get for it, 900 cams and a maier fairing
I've been wondering about the following for a long time... Can cams from a CB900 be installed in a late model CB750 nighthawk? Seems like jets, a 4 into 1, and big (900) cams would really bring my 750 to life. |
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« Reply #16 on: February 19, 2010, 06:08:24 PM » |
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Good looking 'hawk.
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« Reply #17 on: February 19, 2010, 06:55:39 PM » |
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« Reply #18 on: February 19, 2010, 09:21:04 PM » |
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Thanks for all the response. I , too, had been wondering what the fairing would like, but couldn't find any pictures of one, so I finally bit the bullet and did it. Suits me just fine as for looks, hoping to ride tomorrow and see what it does. I live off of Fraternity, on the west side of Winston, not far from Peacehaven. Yes, the bike has the a modified Tim Hodge muffler mod, and washers under the carb needles. Didn't go all out, still get 50 miles per gallon at 55~60 mph. Will still do 0 to 60 in a short 3 seconds, and push 110 with no problem. Hope the fairing or the bags doesn't hurt any of this. Thanks again for your comments. To those going to the Dragon in May, have a great times, and ride the area. We went last August and had a blast. Would like to make the trip in May because it is very near our 31st wedding anniversary, May 20. I am blest with a great wife that rides her own bike, a Yamaha 650 V Star.
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« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2010, 12:43:03 AM » |
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That is a very clean NH. Welcome to the board.
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« Reply #20 on: February 20, 2010, 08:18:53 PM » |
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For those that want to know, took the bike out today, 58~60 degrees. I am very pleased with the fairing. I took a 3~4 mile ride down the interstate at 70 mph. The fairing took most of the wind off my chest so I didn't feel like a parachute anymore. The wind seemed to hit about my neck, as I think there was a little extra buffeting just under my helmet. This was not uncomfortable on a short ride with a HJC full face helmet, and may even be a blessing this summer when temps are up as it will force a little more air through my helmet. Going to ride again tomorrow, temp forecast 63. Next is to check out the bags
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« Reply #21 on: February 23, 2010, 08:00:03 AM » |
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Windrider, feel free to send me a message if you ever want to go for a ride around winston or the surrounding areas. I ride all over the state, but most of my day trips take me up towards pilot mountain, hanging or blowing rock, and on to the Virginia mountains and back.
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« Reply #22 on: February 24, 2010, 06:04:51 AM » |
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Nice looking bike indeed.
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« Reply #23 on: February 24, 2010, 08:06:15 AM » |
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windrider, Was that Pipe mod a pain or did the baffles come out easy ?? I have yet to do this, did the washers. What kind of grips you have, they look good. I've been wanting to replace the stockers with a tad fatter and softer. Good looking NH..
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« Reply #24 on: February 24, 2010, 09:37:42 AM » |
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Looks almost identical to my 2002 I used to ride.
The fairing came with mine, and at first I thought it was the first thing coming off. But the look grew on me, and I thought it gave the bike a 700S look to it.
Wind protection is next to nothing though. If anything, it directed air right up my helmet. It'll blow a 3/4 right off your head.
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