Great site Paul.

This is a pic of my 1992 Honda Nighthawk 750 warming up on a cool morning just before a 5 day trip through Arkansas. I bought this bike about a year and a half ago for $1,200 with the intent of keeping it for a year or so while I saved enough money to buy something I really wanted. Well, as it turns out the Nighthawk is just about everything I need in a bike and it is here to stay (knock on wood). The bike already had highway pegs when I bought it and I added a steel braded brake line, other than that the bike is completely stock with about 29K miles.

Jim

Springfield, Missouri

Added August 6, 2007

Hi Paul,

Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how much I enjoy browsing your website and learning more about the Nighthawk family. Here’s a pic of my ’83 650 I bought back in January. It’s actually my first “owned” motorcycle (I had friends that owned and let me ride until now). Right away I fell in love with this bike. I has just the right balance of power and handling capability. The only modification I have done since this pic was taken was to add a spitfire windshield (it’s small and unobtrusive, but needed since I drive the ‘hawk on my daily 30 mile each way commute). I would like to add a sissy bar because I keep trying to talk my wife into riding with me, but tracking one down has proven kinda difficult. I’m in the mountains of North Carolina, and this summer we’re planning on riding to the coast and hopping up the Outer Banks. Should be a great trip! Anyway, thanks for the great site!

Andy Greene

Lenoir, NC

Added August 6, 2007

The following 700S Nighthawks are owned by a couple of guys named Gary and Michael. Gary bought his 700S in beautiful condition, but Michael's was neglected and trashed. Both men got together on the restoration project, and I'll let them tell the rest of the story. [Note: click some of the images below to see larger views.]

First from Gary:

Hi Paul,
I remember in high school when Honda released the 84 700s.  I fell instantly in love with its stylish looks and vowed to myself that one day I would own one.  Well, 23 years later after college, work, wife, mortgage & kids  . . . I finally got the chance to make that dream come true. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time when I came across this beauty you see in the picture. 

I bought it in January 2007 from someone who loved Nighthawks as much as I do, which is evident by its condition.  I just cannot believe that I finally own my dream bike.  It is such an incredible and enjoyable bike to ride. I’ve cherished every mile that I have put on it since I bought it. I see heads turn everywhere I go on it.   Too bad Honda doesn’t make these anymore . . . they’re a legend!

Michael sez:

This 84 700s has come a long way as you can see by the picture (see before and after pictures below).  The bike was wrecked in 2003 by the previous owner and left sitting outside in the hot Florida sun until we discovered it.  We bought it for $400 in February of 2006. This project was a combined restoration by Michael & Gary.  Michael focused on the cosmetics while Gary handled all the mechanical.  We found a wasp nest, cob webs etc all inside this bike. We got what parts needed replacing off of eBay and fixed what we could on our own. After a carb rebuild, new forks, gauges, gas tank, new rubber, factory emblems and a paint job,  we ended up with a very impressive looking 84 700s by April of 2006.  It was a total labor of love to resurrect this legendary bike from the grave andrestore it to its former glory.  Oh, and by the way . . . it’s a ROCKET!!

Michael

Gary's bike up close:
(Click the picture to see a larger view)

Michael's bike up close:
(Click the after picture to see a larger view)

Added June 21, 2008