A #4 washer is roughly 1/32 thick. Keihin sells carb needle washer though, you can get them where you buy jets.
On 6/13/10, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > this carb business looks great two questions one is this compatable for a > nh650 sc 83 and what is a #4 in actual measurements ie european /english > equivalent? sounds like magic > polo > > > From: [email protected] > Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 9:24 PM > To: Digest Recipients > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Digest for [email protected] - > 25 Messages in 6 Topics > > > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/topics > > a.. You know you have too many NightHawks when..... [10 Updates] > b.. Suspension: rear shocks and springs [5 Updates] > c.. Running rough/stalling '83 CB550 [4 Updates] > d.. Adjust carb for 4 into 1 [4 Updates] > e.. Lots of parts for 750 91-03 on eBay [1 Update] > f.. Tires for 91 750 [1 Update] > Topic: You know you have too many NightHawks when..... > Joey Kelley <[email protected]> Jun 11 02:04PM -0400 ^ > > > Graham said: > "Chris, thanks a lot for the filter. I not only forgot who sent it > but for which Nighthawk?? Graham" > > -Joey > > > > Joey Kelley <[email protected]> Jun 11 02:07PM -0400 ^ > > > Oh and Graham, I'm Jealous! > :-) > -Joey > > > -- > -Joey Kelley > Need Computer Technical support? > http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices > At your service - via remote control! > > > > Graham Rogers <[email protected]> Jun 11 02:11PM -0400 ^ > > > sigh, it's so hard to find people to help me ride them > > On Jun 11, 2010, at 2:07 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: > > > > > Joey Kelley <[email protected]> Jun 11 02:20PM -0400 ^ > > > If you want - I'll become your North-Northeast garage / riding facility > :-) > -Joey > > > > > Chris Besignano <[email protected]> Jun 11 02:41PM -0400 ^ > > > How many ppl on this forum live within 100 miles of Graham? Graham is > about > 300 miles from me. A Nighthawk weekend might be fun. > > - Chris > > > > > > [email protected] Jun 11 03:19PM -0400 ^ > > > I will be in bowie July 30 till aug 1st.... To bad it's a little ways > away from you > > Sent from my iPod > > > > > Graham Rogers <[email protected]> Jun 11 03:21PM -0400 ^ > > > Finally, some help is coming! > > On Jun 11, 2010, at 2:41 PM, Chris Besignano wrote: > > > > > Joey Kelley <[email protected]> Jun 11 03:22PM -0400 ^ > > > Chris, > Could we call it the NightHoot? > :-) > -Joey > > On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Chris Besignano > > -- > -Joey Kelley > Need Computer Technical support? > http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices > At your service - via remote control! > > > > Joey Kelley <[email protected]> Jun 11 03:23PM -0400 ^ > > > Tell you what Graham - if I get down to PA this summer (looking less > and less likely but still possible) I'll swing over to you and give > you a hand with the chore (yeah right) of exercising the horses! > -Joey > > > -- > -Joey Kelley > Need Computer Technical support? > http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices > At your service - via remote control! > > > > Graham Rogers <[email protected]> Jun 11 03:27PM -0400 ^ > > > Alright, help is on the horizon! > > On Jun 11, 2010, at 3:23 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: > > > > > Topic: Suspension: rear shocks and springs > [email protected] Jun 11 11:08AM -0400 ^ > > > I hate to sugest it on this fourm, but my goldwing has a great anti- > dive system stock.... And air ride suspension... > > Sent from my iPod > > > > > Kyle Munz <[email protected]> Jun 11 03:36PM -0300 ^ > > > My NH has an anti-dive system too :) > > -Kyle > > > > > > Joey Kelley <[email protected]> Jun 11 03:13PM -0400 ^ > > > That anti-dive must be like the cruise control on my Grandfather's 53 > Studebaker truck - a wheel chock jammed against the accelerator! > :-) > -Joey > > > > > Kyle Munz <[email protected]> Jun 11 04:15PM -0300 ^ > > > Nah, the mid-80s 650s and 700s had the Trac Anti-Dive system. I can't > remember if the 550s or 450s had it. > > -Kyle > > > > > > Joey Kelley <[email protected]> Jun 11 03:19PM -0400 ^ > > > Mine doesn't. Then again, with the fork seals leaking like they have > been for almost 10,000 miles - maybe if I fixed them it wouldn't dive > so much...... > -Joey > > > > > Topic: Running rough/stalling '83 CB550 > Joey Kelley <[email protected]> Jun 11 06:43AM -0400 ^ > > > If you're experiencing junk build up in the tank itself - there are > very few things that are as simple as what I'm about to tell you to > do. > Pull the tank off. > It looks harder than it is (at least on my bike) then gently > remove your petcock (This is not a pet rooster! Hehe... there I go > again with the petcock jokes :-)) and drain the tank until it is bone > dry. At that point, you'll be able to shake the tank and hear any > loose crap flying around inside. Get it out of there. Depending on the > tanks condition - you might want to seal it. Avoid using a sealer that > requires a thick coating - as this will particularly reduce your > reserve. One my Dad used to sell was KwikPoly - worked extremely well. > I believe they now call it Xtreme Poly or something to that effect. > Same stuff - new owner. > There are ways to clean out the fuel system (Carb cleaner > or as many of us have suggested SeaFoam) but if there is junk in the > tank itself - pulling and cleaning the tank is your best route. I also > have an inline filter between my petcock and my carbs - a second line > of defense if you will - Mine is clear and has a second benefit - you > can verify you have fuel flowing. > Others thoughts? > -Joey > 82 CB450 SC > > > > > Allen Thomas <[email protected]> Jun 11 06:43AM -0400 ^ > > > This spring my #2 cylinder wouldn't fire when cold, a good carb > cleaning took care of that. I would suggest you do it yourself, it's > easy. > > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > > > paul annen <[email protected]> Jun 11 11:23AM -0400 ^ > > > 1 note on cleaning your tank... spray carb cleaner will work well... also > a > brush might help (im thinking large test tube brush.... but i cant think > of > where to get one right now) to get some of the gunk out... > > > > > Kyle Munz <[email protected]> Jun 11 03:39PM -0300 ^ > > > When I cleaned my tank I filled it full of that B12 Chem Cleaner or > whatever > it was called, a few ball bearings, stopped it all up with rubber > stoppers, > then strapped it to the tailgate of my truck and drove like an #$#hole all > over the bumpiest streets in Houston. I rinsed it out afterwards and used > a > blow drier to make sure I had it all evaporated and evacuated before > sealing > it. > > > -Kyle > > > > > > Topic: Adjust carb for 4 into 1 > the_christer <[email protected]> Jun 11 05:16AM -0700 ^ > > > Hi All, > > My 84 650SC came with a 4 into 1 Jardine exhaust and stock jets in the > carbs. I am running lean and wonder what I can do with the stock setup > to richen up the fuel mixture? > > Thanks > > > > Stumpi <[email protected]> Jun 11 07:42AM -0700 ^ > > > Aside from the obvious choice of a rejetting it there are other 2 > options both of which I use on my bike. The washer under the carb > needle is a common mod that will richen the mixture from 1\4 throttle > on up. I run this and while I believe it will somewhat shorten the > life of the needle and possibly the jets it's a risk I'm willing to > take. Much improved response throughout most of the bike's range and > the flat spot at 4000rpm is gone once the bike warms up. > > The other is giving the carbs adjustable mixture needles. > > http://www.johnsmotorcycleparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=28 > I can confirm that the needle profile is a direct match for the Keihin > carbs my 82 CB450SC comes with. These are likely to fit just about > any Keihin carb but as always buy at your own risk. Or you could keep > the stock needles and get a right angle screw driver and simply put up > with them being harder to adjust. This will richen the mixture > throughout most of the range but the biggest difference will be below > 1\4 throttle which is where the bike is run 95% of the time anyway. > > > > Stumpi <[email protected]> Jun 11 07:43AM -0700 ^ > > > Whoops, forgot the link for the washer mod. > http://www.nighthawk750.com/mods/carbneedlemod.html > > > > Chris Besignano <[email protected]> Jun 11 02:16PM -0400 ^ > > > Thanks for the help. I was hoping for something that required a little > less > garage time like, just turn fuel mixture screws out 1 1/2 turns. I'm > heading > out to buy washers tonite. > > > > > Topic: Lots of parts for 750 91-03 on eBay > sfox618 <[email protected]> Jun 11 11:10AM -0700 ^ > > > If you have a project bike you should grab this auction - I'm tempted > to buy this just for the future. > > 1991-2003 Nighthawk 750 Fuel Valve, WheelBearings, O-ring > > Item number: 250646421536 > > Here is a new set of front wheel bearings and seals for the 91-03 > Honda Nighthawk 750 (Alls Balls brand), also have a fuel valve with > screen and Many O-rings and other parts new in the bag for the bike. > Pretty much anything you would need while servicing the bike. > > Swingarm seals, Muffler bracket spacer, 4-header to engine exhaust > gaskets, 1-header to muffler gasket,1-set of front wheel bearing > seals, 1-rear sprocket stud, 1-fuel valve O-ring, 2Speedo and tach > grommet, 1-Oil fill cap O-ring, 1-driven flange O-ring, 2- Air cleaner > cover O-rings, 2 swingarm seals. Thanks for looking! Ships to Cont. > USA only, Paypal the preferred method of payment. > > > > Topic: Tires for 91 750 > Chuck <[email protected]> Jun 11 09:34AM -0700 ^ > > > Graham; > It was Chris Besignan from Canada. > > > > > > -- > 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. > > -- Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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