Do you still have this bike or how long did you own this bike?

This bike is 6 speed,not your rubbish about an overdrive.

I felt it looked like motorcycle version of a muscle car. I bought one new in 1986. Sold it in 1993. :-(

When they brought back the nighthawk in the early 90s it was downgraded. They removed the shaft drive, one of the discs on the front, and the hydraulic clutch.

Fancy Animal . I just purchased a 85 700s guy runs when gas is "sprayed" in intake. I am a newbie where would you start. I also know the pitcock leaks when in the on position but doesn't in reserve. Would this also effect it? Thanks for any help

It feels fast! I had one too. I thought it was fast. Not rreally! Then I got a Cbr 1100xx!

Thanks, Dan. I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

Honda Sabre 700s?

Good for you! That's a great bike. I've had a lot of fun before selling it. Very different from a 125! Have fun!

I think the rubber lines were just really tired, in hindsight. I did really love that bike. As you can see, I've upgraded since then! Thanks for watching!

Awsome! It's getting to be that time of year. Another guy just commented on this video and he's from Ottawa too and is looking to get one. Maybe you two will cross paths at some point ;)

Rick Brinkman please do a Fazer review. They are great under appreciated bikes just as the Radians are .

Oh you will! That's not that many KM for a 35 year old bike. Take care of it. They don't make them like that anymore;) Merci!

@@CharlesEtienneAuger je t'en reparle pour quelques conseils au cas où!

@@victoriendargaud409 Avec plaisir!

If you find one, just buy it. Thanks for watching!

Yes! I did forget to mention that. Thanks for point that out.

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. I also made a review of my now current bike. Let me know what you think!

Hi Barry. You're right, it's a great bike. Canada got the 750cc. I sold it because I wanted a cruiser for longer rides. Check out the video I did on that one as well! Thanks!

Thanks! Have fun. Great bike!

It's a 700s not a 750s

Quite exactly. Thanks for watching!

kubla777 Thats good input. Thanks. I've since sold this bike. If you would like, check my playlist on the 1978 CB750 I'm working on. Maybe you have advice for me there also.

Hi. I sold the bike but I had done some brake work prior. I bled them and the lines looked fine. I think the problem was with the callipers and the pads. I didn't look any further because the season was ending and I sold the bike. The new owner knew the brakes needed a little love. I'm confident that the front brakes should indeed perform better. Check out my recent review of my new bike, a Victory Hammer S!

I completely agree with you. I've sold it now and bought a Victory Hammer S because I wanted a big cruiser for my second bike. I could have kept it but since I am garage-less, it was hard for me to keep two bikes. My 'café' bike is sitting in a friends' garage as we work on it. This is indeed an awesome beginner bike you really can grow into. There is NO torque on the bottom end so you can just pot around and it will rip your arms off on the top end because it's so light. I actually miss it sometimes ;)

Here is my take on the front brake situation: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eahzp7SYrp20mHU.html Enjoy!

There was a way to remove the oil filter but it was a bit of a puzzle.

Just saw this comment. I did a couple of oil changes myself on this bike and removing the oil filter was completely fine. What I did was cover the exhaust headers with aluminium foil so I would catch oil drips because you do have to wiggle the filter a little bit and get it out from the side. Cheers!

Doug Elick Correct. That would have been my next step but I have since sold the bike. I have a review of my new one, too. I've really enjoyed the Nighthawk and recommend it to anyone. Thanks for the comment!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching. Awfully kind of you.

You're right about it being a top end engine, for sure. I loved the pull onto the highway. I think the drop in torque lower down make it really manageable for myself, a beginner at the time. I was able to grow into the bike a little bit, with no power down low and enough to have plenty of fun up high. Cheers!

I had it custom made at the time. There is another video on my channel where I talk about it in more detail. Thanks for watching! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/is-GlJBny9anXas.html

Thanks! That's really nice of you. I know I can always trust a fellow Canadian to say something nice about my video ;) First, for the insurance bit, here in Quebec, since the bike is old and of 'limited value', they wouldn't insure it. I had to buy the basic minimum coverage which was for my 'civil responsibility' in case I damage other property. The provincial licence board (SAAQ) covers me in case of personal injury. I think this would be pretty similar to how it works in Ontario. As for the bike itself, the first thing I would do is recommend that you make sure the engine is COLD when you ask the current owner to start it up for you. Just go and put your hand on it. You want to know if it starts when cold easily simply on choke without having to ask the starter to work too hard or having to twist the throttle while trying to start it. Maybe a light twist before trying to start it is OK, if the bike had been sitting for a while but it should just burst to life. Then, make sure it idles around 1000rpm easily when warmed up. If the idle is too high, you might be looking at an owner that adjusted it that way to mask an issue with the carb adjustment, dirty carbs or the state of the air filter or whatever else. When I bought this bike, the carbs were perfectly clean and synced and I can't tell you how helpful that was. On a test ride, make sure you take it up to red line, say, in second or third, getting on the highway, to see if the engine still ''likes'' to do that. You want to feel for a drop in power at the top or a noise you might not like. On those first generation 16 valve engines, with hydraulic lifters (that you can't adjust, really), you want to avoid having to work the valve-train on that engine. If it likes to rev and it idles good, you're in possession of a good engine. The noise that engine makes around 8500rpm is pure bliss. Then, it's about the regular stuff. Tires, brakes, fort seals, rear suspension, ect. I would say that if the suspension, front and back, still feels stiff and the fork tubes are dry, and if the brakes feel responsive, you're good to go. Put some good, heavy oil in there and off you go. Keep in mind that the rear drum brake is cable operated and it might need adjustment if the pedal has too much travel. The front brakes on mine were shit but that's not the bike's fault. They just needed some love. I hope this was helpful. I would really recommend that you take a look at these great videos about buying an older bike. They've helped me a lot. (that guy's channel is GOLD) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8poYMZ20NumY6c.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oqePqNOGscqyhY0.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNudlt2XqbbcmnU.html Don't forget to make a video of your bike and send me the link! Ride safe! P.S. message me if you need my help with anything ;)

That's a pretty good rundown. Indeed, the one thing that finally made my bike quit was a carb problem - at least I'm pretty sure it was - and that wasn't until 105,000 miles! These engines are really quite bulletproof, the ONLY thing you really have to do is change the oil. The book calls for every 4,000 miles and that's just what I did and I ran 20-40 dino oil. What an awesome little engine. Things like brakes, tires and such can't get much easier (can pull the rear wheel in about 4-5 minutes without any special tools). I don't think it's possible to build a better all around 700cc class bike.

Wasn't expecting such a prompt reply. Thanks a ton mate.. Keep up the great work. Cheers \m/

Andork Kuomo somehow I still have a soft corner for carbs over EFI. I owned a royal Enfield classic 500 FI. World of problems.. constant misfires. Probably cause there were problems with the ECU itself. Had another 100cc Honda commuter for over 27 years.. as bulletproof as it gets..

I have 82 Nighthawk 750, easy to insure in Ontario

Hi. Thanks for the question. The bike will handle it easily. I've done 400 mile days on it, no problem. There is not much wind protection so it's really up to you to see if you can handle it but the bike has no problem with long distances. Suspension is fine on the highway and the engine is very flexible and it's happy to sit at 5500rpm all day long.

@@CharlesEtienneAuger i weight 62KG and 1M65 in hight. i really like the bike but im also inexperience (just had my driving liscence like a month ago!) is it okay to start with this or should i go gradullay?

@@ayoubkaribi496 yeah, you're a lot smaller than I am so the wind won't be as bad for you. It's a great first bike. It's light and the power is very manageable. Congrats on the license! I'm sure you'll be fine. It won't be too fast for you. Under 7000rpm, it's very easy and calm. When you get to higher rpm, it wakes up and really gets going. Shift early, like around 4000-5000rpm and you won't feel the power at all. Remember it's a carburated bike from the 80's, the throttle isn't snappy at all. It's like riding an elastic band. Let me know how it goes!

@@CharlesEtienneAuger Thank you man you've been of great help! much luck to you too.

Hi Charles. The bike was sold a few years ago. I made a short video about the swap and a full review of my current bike as well. Cheers!

manasdotnine Thanks! I bought a new bike so I'll be doing a review in the next few weeks, if it can just stop raining around here!

Absolutely it is. This was my first bike. Perfect for commuting. More than enough poke to get out of trouble in traffic, shaft drive for zero maintenance. And Hondas never die. Put gas in it, and go. Oil change once a year. Thanks for watching!

I don't recall if this runs on points or electronic ignition timing. I would look at that. A qualified mechanic would probably diagnose that problem quickly. Other than that, the chain or the chain tensioner could be loose and cause it to skip. Good luck!

Why, thank you! (unless it was a sarcastic comment ;) ) It's good balance practice, not to have to put your foot down. Also, I hate paying arbitrary road tax.

I like to call it the ''I'd like to stay alive stop'', if you mean that I stop pretty much to a stand still. I just do that naturally. Also, cops are everywhere and they want a full stop or you get a fine. Someone's got to pay for our healthcare system, right? haha

The 1984-85 “Nighthawk S” was a CB700SC (696cc to be more accurate) and not a CB750SC.

@@SecretAgentBond not in Canada, we got the 750cc :)

@@S10BAN okay🤔

Yes, I’m in Canada. The 750 version.

Hi. You're exactly right. I'm French-Canadian, in Quebec, and this is a Canadian model and thus, a 750cc. Thanks for watching!

@@CharlesEtienneAuger that's what I thought.. nice bike.. I'm collecting old Hondas.. buying back the models I've had and liked.. and some I wanted and didn't have a chance to own... back when these were new I got a v65 magna but always liked the nighthawk.. now I have 2 v65 magnas.. a v65sabre.. goldwing.. intercepter 1000.. shadow 1100... cr500... now I need a nighthawk.. going to see one tomorrow... I'd love to find a 750cc model that was imported to the US somewhere along the way.. that would be a rare find.. cheers..

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karlthelawyer I couldn't say. I don't think I've seen any.

Hi. It's a 750. I'm in Canada. Cheers!

10-4 , if I would have known Canada model had 50 more CC's I would have changed mine out when I had it .

@@franksandlin8974 Everywhere except the US got the 750. They shrunk it here to get around high import tariffs on >700cc bikes..

I'm 6-foot even. Thanks for watching!

I've never had that problem. Mind you I would try to stay out of dense traffic for long periods of time. I've ridden stop and go in the summer heat for maybe 20-30 minutes at a time and didn't hear a change in idle sound or whatever. When it ''felt'' warm and I would think I would stay stationary for a few minutes, I would shut it off.

Mine was really reliable, I found.

They are cb / 700sc

I believe the 84's and the 85's had the same paint scheme so a choice between black and blue or black and red. the 86's had more white in the scheme.

I am talking about the pin stripe around the blue... I had a 84 in the 90's... The pin stripe is blue... On the 85 the pin stripe is silver on both the red and the blue. In 86 they offered a red and black with orange wider pin stripe.... And also a red white and blue model in 86. Unless the Canadian 750 model had different schemes, and I don't think they did... your bike has either had the body panels changed out for the 85 scheme... or you actually have an 85... Check the neck for the vin plate....

Could be. Anyway I know mine is 84. I just sold it by the way. Check out my channel for my new one!

You're exactly right, that one has the '85 paint scheme...along with the cowl all f***ed up. I still have my '84 I bought new, hasn't run in almost 20 years but I got over 100K out of it. Awesome little bike!

Not in Canada. Please read other comments. Thanks for watching.

@@CharlesEtienneAuger your right, those are American specs, sorry

@@josephzanghi3036 No worries at all, my friend. I just get that exact comment about once a week haha. I should have specified that in the video. My fault.

The serial said 84 so I'm not sure. Thanks for watching!

@@CharlesEtienneAuger definitely stickers from an 85. Nice bike!