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[timberwolfe]

A few years ago I had an '83 550SC, but I sold it. Then I had some new bikes, but they were uncomfortable. I wanted my Nighthawk back. Then I came across an '85 650SC, and I bought it. Now I'm happy again.

Willie told me about this forum. I used to be on another Nighthawk forum when I had my 550.

I still wish I had my 550 back.

[Bob H]

Welcome!
I wish I had some of my old bikes as well. "Love the one your with".

[Gene]

Timberwolfe;

I too have a 85 650. Great bike, the only major problem was I had to rebuild the carbs. I also changed the jetting, went to:

https://carbjetkits.com/

If you go this route, you will also need a rebuild kit for gaskets, etc.

does your antidive work?

[timberwolfe]

I don't plan to make any modifications. I like the bike the way it is, as far as I know it's stock. Plus, I'm trying to keep the number of projects I'm working on to a manageable amount. I don't know anything about antidive. Is that a braking system? I'll have to learn about that.

[Willie]

Hey Joe! Glad you took my advice and joined the forum. Definitely looking forward to covering some miles with you in the months ahead.
It'd be great if we could get a few others in this area to join or maybe talk a few of the other members to venture down this way. Maybe looking at the routes described on TheSouthernDozen.com would help.

[timberwolfe]

Now I know what antidive is. I'll check and see if it is working.

[Gene]

 Does your antidive work? Mine doesn't, but I have a rebuild kit.

[Pete in PA]

https://allentown.craigslist.org/mcy/d/lehighton-cb-550-honda-nighthawk/7653326744.html

Don't know where you live or how far or bad you want one.

[timberwolfe]

Gee, I almost wish you hadn't shown me that.

[Bob H]

That bike looks amazing. 16,500 miles and a lot of new parts, tires, fork seals... Go for it.

[Pete in PA]

Looks ready to roll...😁👍

[timberwolfe]

Well, I'm not going to get it because 1) I have financial stress until I get this condo rehabilitated, 2) It's too far away, and 3) I've got a really nice bike. But I like that 550 alot, it's a temptation.

[Willie]

Congratulations on reaching Adulthood! LOL

[timberwolfe]

HAH!