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Offline bbroj

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New steed in the stable
« on: January 15, 2012, 06:32:52 PM »
Just picked up the latest addition to the fleet. An '83 Nighthawk 550 for the son(21) and daughter (18) to learn on/ride afteer completing the MSF BRC in the Spring. She's definately not cherry, but nothing a little wrenching and scrubbing won't take care of. Should be a nice ride for years to come.
'12 C-14, Vance and Hines CS One muffler, lowered pegs, tank bra, bar risers, Phil's Farkles rack with Givi V46 top box, fender extender, Bucks tail brights, Canyon Cages and much more to come!
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Offline OCK913

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Re: New steed in the stable
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2012, 04:16:56 AM »
An '83 Nighthawk 550 for the son(21) and daughter (18) to learn on/ride. She's definately not cherry, but nothing a little wrenching and scrubbing won't take care of. Should be a nice ride for years to come.

Being a father of kids that same age, I am willing to bet that they will both love it........after that backrest is removed.
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Re: New steed in the stable
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2012, 05:12:47 AM »
Backrest was the first thing to go!! It was below 0 degrees when we picked up, so we have yet to hear it run. It popped a few times and tried to start, but the battery was struggling with the oil being that cold. I'm confident she runs, still had plates stc, just too cold when we picked it up. But even before hearing it run, the backrest is gone  ;D
'12 C-14, Vance and Hines CS One muffler, lowered pegs, tank bra, bar risers, Phil's Farkles rack with Givi V46 top box, fender extender, Bucks tail brights, Canyon Cages and much more to come!
COG 9331
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Offline mjrfd99

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Re: New steed in the stable
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2012, 09:10:59 AM »
Good luck.  great starter bike!