Thank you for the help on the signal stems. Everyone on this site has been a big help to me getting my '85 650 in shape again. Do you know where I can get instructions or a manual on how to rebuild the carburetors? I let my 650 sit too long and it is running rough. I tried gas additives/treatments etc. Should I be using a higher grade gas? I have been using "middle of the road" On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 11:44 PM, Gene Henry <[email protected]> wrote:
> > http://www.jcwhitney.com/turn-signal-stems/p2002191.jcwx?filterid=j3&_requestid=1675925 > > > Although J C Whitney says they they are guaranteed to fit a 1983, I have > had no problems on a '84 CB650SC. > See previous post below on suggestion for getting the wires through the > new stems. > > > *TURN SIGNAL STEMS $7.99 > *Customer Rating: [image: Featured Product] Read 12 Reviews > <http://www.jcwhitney.com/turn-signal-stems/p2002191.jcwx?filterid=d8782y1983j3&_requestid=1676052#prodDetailTabPanel> > Product Number: 12191G > [image: 1983 Honda - Motorcycle CB Models] > > 1983 Honda - Motorcycle CB Models > Change Vehicle > > > > Select Submodel > Sub Model: CB550SC Nighthawk > Location: Front > (Replaces OEM #33490-MK3-000 and #33490-MB1-003)$7.99 > Each > Make a selection above to see pricing and availability for this product. > > Guaranteed to Fit > Your complete satisfaction is our #1 priority, so you can be confident > the products listed below are GUARANTEED to fit your vehicle! But if for any > reason an item just doesn't measure up, simply return it to us for a full > refund or exchange within 90 days of receipt...no questions asked. > > This product is guaranteed to fit or work with your 1983 Honda - > Motorcycle CB Models or your money back. No questions asked. > Price: > $7.99 Each > Shipping: > Select a Product to view shipping info > Availability: > Select options for availability > > *TURN SIGNAL STEMS * > > - *Replace damaged original perfectly...;and economically! * > - *Choose front or rear stems by OEM replacement number * > - *For Honda cycles * > > Impact-resistant molded rubber body and metal studs. > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Gene Henry <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Friday, July 09, 2010 5:44 AM > *Subject:* Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 83 650 turn signal stays > > > The "problem" with the JCWhitney stays is that the hole through the > metal stem is smaller than the hole through the rubber flex part, and the > wires tend to catch on the smaller opening. My way to make it easy (easier, > at least) is to use a drill bit that fits tightly in the rubber hole to > chamfer the hole in the metal stem and "taper" the opening to get rid of the > square mouthed opening. Then, and this will ease it the most, don't attempt > to push the three wires through. Instead, tie a length of strong small > diameter cord to the end of the connectors, by passing it through the end of > the connector and tying it to the wire/connector. Then pull one wire > through at a time. The last will be the most difficult, because the opening > is reduced by the other wires, but it goes pretty easily. If it hits, just > use the cord and wire to pull it back and forth until it goes. I have had > good luck - and saved lots of $$ - with the JCWhitney stays. > > Gene > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Paul <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Thursday, July 08, 2010 10:38 PM > *Subject:* Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 83 650 turn signal stays > > *Kyle's right, the JC Whitney ones are good quality. I actually bought > some for my 550 and ordered some that were made for a 650. Got 'em to work > with very little hassle.* > * > * > *Paul > * > [email protected] > > On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 4:13 PM, a-train <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I need to replace the turn signal stays on my 83 650. >> >> I'm wondering if honda made any other moto's that use the same >> stays? >> >> This will help me broaden my search for some affordable OEM's and I >> won't have to retrofit the aftermarkets which after reading several >> reviews, sound like very low quality. >> >> Any insight would be much appreciated. >> >> Sincerely, >> A-Train > > -- > 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]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
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