Thanks for the tip, Barge
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From: "Dale" <[email protected]>
To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 3:55 AM
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Idle Speed for 1984/650 cc
I do most of my working on motos on my own. For my CM400C, I put it
on the center stand, then after tightening the chain, spin the tire
while holding a piece of chalk or pencil against it...if it is a wavy
line, you need to straighten the wheel. When it is a straight line
and your chain has appropriate tension, you are good
-"E"
On Apr 7, 7:33 am, "the Bargers" <[email protected]> wrote:
THANKS MUCH
----- Original Message -----
From: Dennis Hammerl
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 11:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Idle Speed for 1984/650 cc
Since chain tension increases with weight on the bike, have someone of
your weight sit on it (wheels on ground) and adjust.
If you are finicky about details, use the florescent tube method to align
the front and rear wheels using the chain adjusters. I do and scribe the
correct markings in the paint on the arm. IE: +1/8" It's not a big deal,
hardly anybody does this. It's just me.
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From: the Bargers <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tue, April 6, 2010 6:07:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Idle Speed for 1984/650 cc
To Kim or Dennis or other most knowledgeable Nighthawkers,
When you are adjusting the chain tension should the bike be on the
centerstand or sidestand or does it matter? Also, if the alignment marks
on the swingarm are lined up on both sides, should the bolt stems coming
out of the back of the two swingarms (that the adjusting nuts are screwed
onto) be exactly equal in length when the rear wheel is in proper
alignment.? If so, wouldn't it be easier just to adjust the respective
nuts so that the visible threads on the bolts could be measured and the
nuts adjusted for equal length? Sometimes, the longer I go back and forth
looking at the alignment marks on each swing arm, the harder it is to tell
if they're at exactly the same place. Thanks, Barge
----- Original Message -----
From: Kim Paddock
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Idle Speed for 1984/650 cc
They charge at about 3000 rpm and above so it won't really help. The best
idle speed is between 1000 and 1200 rpm. I'm glad to hear that you got out
and about. I'm in Idaho and the weather sucks. HotrodMamma.
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From: Nighthawk Nathan <[email protected]>
To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! <[email protected]>
Sent: Mon, April 5, 2010 10:48:39 PM
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Idle Speed for 1984/650 cc
WOW. It is good to be riding again in Colorado that officially means
Spring for me. Last weekend I took my bike to a local mechanic. He
changed oil, charged and installed the battery, and gave everything a
good once over.
He also changed the idle speed to about 1,600 so the battery would
charge some at idle. I know these bikes do not charge well at idle and
he seemed to think raising the idle speed was a great idea.
What do all of you think? What are the pros/cons for a higher speed on
these 83-85 650 Nighthawks?
Any comments would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Nighthawk Nathan
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