*Strange as it may be, my 1982 Honda gas gauge is still accurate! * *Paul * * [email protected]*
On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 5:11 AM, Frank DeSimone <[email protected]>wrote: > Good question. You think it would be the sender. All my bikes I've had o > never relied on the gauge, just the mileage. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 10, 2010, at 6:33 AM, 750S <[email protected]> wrote: > > > 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]<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]> > <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. > > 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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