My gauge is the same way. Does anyone know whether to replacing the actual gauge or tank sender unit would eliminate this problem?
On Jul 10, 12:37 am, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: > Mine hits 'E' after about 15 miles. They lose their accuracy after a while. > > -Kyle > > > > On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 4:58 PM, Frank DeSimone <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thanks. I'll give it a whirl. > > > Also, is it me or is the fuel gage completely useless? It goes to empty > > after 40 miles. > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 9, 2010, at 5:11 PM, stanley/ Randolph <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Before going out to buy new gaskets, check that thel bolts are properly > > torqued. It may just need a re-tightening. If some are loose, loosen all > > and re-torque. If that doesn't solve it then look at shelling out the bucks > > - or, make your own. Kim did. I make my own also. > > > Stanley > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Graham Rogers <[email protected]> > > *To:* <[email protected]>[email protected] > > *Sent:* Thu, July 8, 2010 6:28:22 AM > > *Subject:* Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk 700S > > > what a beauty! > > > On Jul 8, 2010, at 1:31 AM, Frank D 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]> > > [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]>[email protected]. > > >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers > > >>> + <[email protected]>[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]>[email protected]. > > >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > >> nighthawk_lovers+<[email protected]> > > [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]> > > [email protected]. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > nighthawk_lovers+<[email protected]> > > [email protected]. > > > For more options, visit this group at > > <http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en> > >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]> > > [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > nighthawk_lovers+<[email protected]> > > [email protected]. > > For more options, visit this group at > > <http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en> > >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]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> > > . > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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