And my '84 CB650SC gas gauge works well too, down to the last 1/4, when I watch the odometer anyway.
----- Original Message ----- From: Paul To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 8:17 AM Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk 700S 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]. >>> 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. > 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. 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