I need to take a closer look at the things going on with my bike, and make sure that it’s set up well for some trips, since I need to put some miles on this thing this summer and really clear my head. Not everything on this list is necessary for a ride, maybe half…
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The Front Wheel Bearing Was Fixed
I just never posted about it — been too busy riding! I ended up getting those stuck bearings taken care of on the Honda Nighthawk, and just haven’t posted about it (till now). After heating the hub (instead of the wheel) I was able to finally use the Harbor Freight Blind Bearing Puller to remove…
At What Point Do I Take the Wheel to the Shop?
After I get home from work, I’ve been pounding on my Nighthawk’s wheel bearing, trying to get the stupid thing to budge. I’ve spent… $25 on jack stands, $15 on lubricants, $60 on the puller from Harbor Freight, $5 to replace the 12mm socket I lost, and $15 on a propane torch. I would most…
Where does the Honda Nighthawk’s Brake Caliper Spring Go?
This one part from my brake caliper, the spring pad (as it’s referred to in the parts catalog when looking up its part number: 45108-ML7-921), well, this part is my extra part. I’m really good at taking things apart and putting them back together, but I didn’t do do great here. The good news is…
