I have been trying to get the bike up and running, and after waiting for the tank to come back with a fresh paint job and lining (very rusty) I started to reassemble. The petcock diagram in my Clymer manual looks like what I have in hand, but the parts fiche from Honda shows a filter element that covers the intake tube in the tank, so I went out and got that. Problem is, my tube is off centered, and the filter actually bends the intake tube if it is slipped over, as it wants to be centered in the opening. Something isn't quite right. Also, the petcock now seems to be leaking around the on/off/reserve lever. I suspect I need to order and replace the entire assembly. Anyone out there with experience on this thing?
The other issue, and this existed prior to bodywork/painting, is that my gas cap doesn't seal tight, and even with a new cap the problem remains. The bike had been laid down before I got it, and the tank was dinged up a bit, but it's all straightened out now and I can't figger out what's going on. If I fill the tank up, it actually begins to leak as if the tank is pressurized. Any help for this newbie would be appreciated. I'd sure like to ride this before Autumn sets in. Jim -- 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.
