After that, start wondering about float valve seats. Well, if it still gives you problems after you've made sure that the carburetors weren't at some point adjusted for a slight fuel leak into the intake, that is.
On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 8:39 AM, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > I agree with replacing the petcock diaphram, i would even go as far to not > check it, just replace it.... After that look at your vac lines, then i dont > know after that.... > > Good luck > > > -----Original Message----- > Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010 6:40:24 am > To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" <[email protected]> > From: "jaybird248" <[email protected]> > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fuel related problem > > Javier, the reason you have to give it lots of throttle to start is > that it's flooded. Opening the throttle lets in more air, diluting the > accumulated gas to the proper mixture. Then the engine can fire up. > > I also had this symptom due to a torn petcock diaphragm. > > Jay S > 92 NH750 > South Florida > > On Aug 26, 5:39 am, jaybird248 <[email protected]> wrote: >> Absolutely check the petcock, as surfswab says. These symptoms are >> exactly like what happened on my bike and it turned out to be a small >> hole worn in the diaphragm. When I replaced the defective unit, not >> only did the symptoms clear up, my gas mileage went from the 40s into >> the 50s. >> >> Jay S >> 92 NH750 >> South Florida >> >> 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. > 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.
