Sounds like you're not getting enough fuel. Low speed passages probably. Next time you ride it, get the RPMs up above 6-7K and switch the choke off, See if it's still running.
-Kyle On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 6:42 PM, Rick Wilson <[email protected]>wrote: > I have had no luck with the carbs. It runs fine, as long as the choke is > on! What's up with that? > > On Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 2:24 AM, Gene Henry <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Great source of information is on Paul's Nighthawk Info Page(s): >> http://www.hondanighthawks.net/repair.htm >> Carb info is about half-way down the page. >> http://www.hondanighthawks.net/carbhelp.htm >> Have you heard us go on about the miraculous "Sea Foam"? Good with vodka, >> to clean your shorts (skid marks - be sure to rinse out well)!, kills ants >> and rodents, and, oh yeah, great for getting the gunk out of fuel systems. >> General opinion is that if Seafoam doesn't get it, then a carb removal and >> cleaning the passages is in your (immediate) future. >> >> My opinion, especially for 25 year old bikes: "If it ain't broke, don't >> fix it!" As in don't disturb any more than necessary, unless you're a >> purist! (With lots of money!) >> >> Helm is a great source for manuals including copies of the original Owners >> Manual, Honda Repair Manuals, etc. >> http://www.helminc.com/helm/search_service_owner.asp?Style=helm&class%5F2=AHC >> >> Hope you have a good go with the repairs. A good tip for removing the >> carbs is to loosen the air cleaner mounting, slide it to the rear as much as >> possible and use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the rubber/plastic >> connection between the air cleaner and carbs. Most helpful for reassembly. >> >> Gene Henry >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* Rick Wilson <[email protected]> >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Sent:* Saturday, September 25, 2010 1:55 AM >> *Subject:* Re: Fw: [Nighthawk Lovers] 83 650 turn signal stays >> >> 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" >> >> -- >> 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. 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.
