I think pictures are better saved in the group archive than on the emails. Nice bike! Javier.
On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 7:30 AM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote: > I found your blue 700S on the website Frank > > > On Jul 8, 2010, at 3:19 AM, Frank D wrote: > > Anyone know how to post photos to the thread? I consider myself >> computer savvy, but I guess not! New to the google group thing. >> >> On Jul 8, 1:31 am, Frank D <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Graham and Greenzero, here you go! Photos posted! These are from the >>> original seller, not me. >>> >>> These were before I washed and waxed it. I'll post some new ones >>> when I get the time. >>> >>> On Jul 7, 5:48 pm, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> I second grahams advice, espacaly on the oil and pics! >>>> >>> >>> (Btw graham, great way to side step an oil disscussion there, well >>>> played) >>>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>>> Date: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 7:47:04 am >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> From: "Graham Rogers" <[email protected]> >>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk 700S >>>> >>> >>> Hi Frank, welcome to us >>>> >>> >>> I've had a couple of 700S that had been sitting before I bought them >>>> and the valve cover gaskets leaked. You might try tightening the >>>> allen bolts holding the cover on but be careful, don't over tighten. >>>> I did replace the gaskets on two of mine and yes it was very simple >>>> to do. The gaskets cost $40 each, can't remember where I bought them >>>> - probably Bibebandit. >>>> About the oil, check out the threads on the subject in the archives, >>>> there's plenty of info , advice and opinions there. I found it very >>>> helpful. >>>> Shaft oil is also very simple to change and a good idea to do so - >>>> along with the brake and clutch fluids. We all want to see pics of >>>> your mint 700S >>>> Graham >>>> >>> >>> On Jul 7, 2010, at 2:04 AM, Frank D wrote: >>>> >>> >>> Hello All! >>>>> >>>> >>> Im new to this group, so I hope to get (and give) some useful info. >>>>> My question goes out to all the mechanics out there. I just bought a >>>>> MINT 700S that looks like it just rolled out of museum. I'm not >>>>> kidding. The bike has had two, maybe three owners. It's been sitting >>>>> in a garage its whole life and has been sitting in a garage for the >>>>> past 2-3 years. I plan on changing the oil, filter and air filter >>>>> this week. I noticed after I ran it 30 miles or so; after a couple of >>>>> heat/cool cycles, that the valve cover gaskets are leaking a bit. The >>>>> front L/R sides drip onto the fins a bit. Is this because it has been >>>>> sitting? Will it go away after a few days? If not I've been told its >>>>> easy to replace for 30 bucks or so off bike bandit. >>>>> >>>> >>> My questions are these: >>>>> >>>> >>> 1) Where can I get a repair manual for this? Clymer doesn't make one! >>>>> I've looked around.; but I only see an electronic version for the >>>>> 750S, non-U.S. >>>>> >>>> >>> 2) The valve cover gasket described above. >>>>> >>>> >>> 3) Can I run mobil 1 synthetic, or other synthetic brands? >>>>> Suggestions? >>>>> >>>> >>> 4) Should I also change the shaft oil as well? >>>>> >>>> >>> Thanks in advance for the help! >>>>> >>>> >>> Frank DeSimone >>>>> >>>> >>> -- >>>>> 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 nighthawk_lovers >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> For more options, visit this group athttp://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]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> >>>> . >>>> For more options, visit this group athttp:// >>>> 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]<nighthawk_lovers%[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]<nighthawk_lovers%[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. 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