AboutBill Silver Expertise Need help with vintage Hondas from the 1960s? I am an expert with 250-305cc bikes in particular and most all of the other pre-91 models, in general. I do NOT claim to have a great deal of experience on Gold Wings, Cruisers, ATC/ATVs and dirt bikes.
Experience I have owned/ridden/maintained Honda motorcycles for 35 years. I have written five books on Honda repairs and collecting. I was a service manager for two Honda shops back in the 1980s.
Organizations VJMC (Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club) of North America
Publications VJMC newsletter, as editor for two years and as contributing editor currently.
Nighthawk 250 seat removal is to unlock the helmet lock on the left rear side of the seat, then reach up and release the lever which locks the seat into place.
The side covers are part of a wraparound bodywork part. They are secured at the front with rubber grommets and at the back you must remove the seat and then remove the two vertical bolts that hold the bodywork panels on, then remove it all as one unit.
Pull on the front body panels firmly, but carefully. The rubber grommets get hardened with age and can tear off the front bodywork tabs, if you muscle them off. Lubricate with some silicone grease or better yet, replace with new ones.
