Never saw one with more than 40k.. My buddy Rob's 650sc had 38k and ran better than new. One owner ? Get records. At 55k, valve timing would be negatively affected, slide bores in carbs worn. Check head bearings, oil leaks, trailing arm wear, rotor thickness, wheel bearings, etc. With proper maintenance, might not be a problem. I rode one that had 40k and it was a tad soft all around. motor tired, suspension sacked.
--- On Sat, 4/25/09, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote: From: Graham Rogers <[email protected]> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: diagram (and 700S) To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, April 25, 2009, 10:38 PM Hey Dennis, ever hear of a 700 S with 55k miles on it - running good? I looked at one today. I can't imagine the engine has much life left in it even though it sounded and ran strong On Apr 25, 2009, at 10:31 PM, Dennis Hammerl wrote: Can I ask if he wants to replace them "just because ?" I have preached not removing them during a rebuild but nobody seems to notice. They are easily checked without removing and if you do remove them, you risk them expanding and not being able to re-install. yes, they are very expensive. That's why I caution people about messing with something. If it aint broke, don't fix it. Whatever..it's your bike, your money --- On Sat, 4/25/09, Mike Prince <[email protected]> wrote: From: Mike Prince <[email protected]> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] diagram To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, April 25, 2009, 7:11 PM I am in the process of rebuilding the carbs on my 84 700s. A honda mechanic friend of mine is actually working on the carbs, I am just the tear-it-apart guy. He suggested that I replace the diagrams and recommended that I try to buy online to save some money. Can any of you advise me in this? Is the diagram he speaks of actually the throttle valve? I looked on Bike Bandit and that is what it looks like to me. But, the price is $141 each. Also, any ideas on the best place to get a replacement fuel line? What do you think?My bike is great - thanks to the help from you folks!Mike Prince --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
