Don't borrow trouble! Setting for a year is not an automatic disaster. "Just depends". ;~) I recommend you drain the tank, check inside of tank for rust, flush it if necessary, remove and clean (preferably replace-they're cheap) spark plugs, check air filter, replace oil and oil filter, then fill tank with fresh gas and 1/4 can of Seafoam if there's no rust, and start the bike, assuming the battery is good and fully charged. If it doesn't start reasonably quickly, then investigate the reason: ignition/carburation, etc. and if necessary remove the carbs and clean them - all jets and passage ways,. Again, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.......................!
----- Original Message ----- From: Graham Rogers To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 5:30 PM Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Newbie :) on a 450 - twin cyl, I would drain the tank, check inside of tank for rust, flush it, remove the carbs and clean them - all jets and passage ways, remove and clean spark plugs, check air filter, replace oil and oil filter, then fill tank with fresh gas if there's no rust, and start the bike (assuming you have a good battery). On Jan 6, 2010, at 5:20 PM, Theresa Hutchison wrote: Do you think that will probably definatly be a carb problem since it's sat so long with gas in it? On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 5:18 PM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote: easy to get going again because it has only two carbs to clean and not four. Others will guide you through the procedure. On Jan 6, 2010, at 5:13 PM, Theresa Hutchison wrote: It's a 450. Theresa On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 5:11 PM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote: what size nighthawk is it On Jan 6, 2010, at 1:40 PM, Theresa Hutchison wrote: Hi! My very good friend has a 1982 Knighthawk that she's going to let me foster and hopefully ride this spring. The problem is that they have not even started this bike in well over a year. I doubt very seriously that they winterized it... So... where do I start? ~Theresa -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- 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.--
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