Ewan, I'm going to try the washer mod today also... So much luck to both of us :)
Sent from my iPad On Jul 8, 2011, at 1:32 AM, ewun <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks guys, I know there's support here. I'll just take my time - > and report back. (I changed the oil & filter last weekend - put in > Mobil 1 4T Syn 10w40 - I believe that I felt or maybe even heard some > difference) > > Eric > > On Jul 7, 5:28 pm, "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote: >> Keep in mind that this will not make it feel like a sport bike. But if you >> are familiar with your bike you will notice it improves mid range roll on >> power. Also it alleviated the 4K RPM flat spot my bike had. >> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: ewun <[email protected]> >> >> Sender: [email protected] >> Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2011 15:16:02 >> To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!<[email protected]> >> Reply-To: [email protected] >> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re:K&NAir Filter on 2002 750cc Nighthawk >> >> Thanks much for the bonus hints - and giving me some of the confidence >> I need to do this. Off to Radio Shack this afternoon to get the >> washers. >> >> Eric >> >> On Jul 7, 2:37 pm, "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Yes it is simple. First take off the seat, then remove the rear tank bolt. >>> Slide the tank back past the tops of the carbs, you may have to disconnect >>> the vacuum line on the petcock. Then get a phillips screw driver and remove >>> the caps on top of the carbs (work on one carb at a time and be careful not >>> to strip the screw heads). Remove the cap the spring and then the slide. In >>> the bottom of the slide is a plastic retainer use a screw driver to remove >>> it and the needle will come out. Remove the spring from the retainer and >>> use a razor to shave about 1/16 inch from the nub the spring was attached >>> to then re-attach the spring. Now take 2 #4 washers and slide them down the >>> needle and put the needle back in the carb slide. Put the needle retainer >>> back in then drop the slide back in the carb (note the placement of the >>> little rubber ring on the edge of the diaphragm). Put the big spring back >>> in the slide, and screw down the cap (there is a bump on the cap that >>> corresponds to the little ring on the diaphragm, don't crank the screws >>> really tight as you can strip the threads on the carb body). Repeat for >>> other carbs. The two inboard carbs are the only ones that can be tight to >>> get at because of the frame spine. Also #3 carb is under the wiring harness >>> so you'll need to move it a little, no big deal though. >>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: ewun <[email protected]> >> >>> Sender: [email protected] >>> Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2011 13:43:56 >>> To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!<[email protected]> >>> Reply-To: [email protected] >>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re:K&NAir Filter on 2002 750cc Nighthawk >> >>> Allen - >> >>> This might sound 'stupid' but it's not - it's real. I'm happy to put >>> in the time to learn (more) all about my bike, but I've never even >>> taken my tank off (yet). I've had my NH750 for about 3 months now and >>> learning more every day. I've read and re-read the Carb Washer Mod >>> instructions/pictures atwww.nighthawk750.com-it sounds pretty >>> straight-forward. Could you/would you recommend that a newbie like >>> myself work though this at this point? I'm moderately handy and >>> mechanically-inclined and very meticulous about things. Beyond the >>> pointers highlighted in the instructions - could you offer any >>> additional hints/tricks? Thanks in advance. >> >>> (Worse thing for me would be to somehow disable the bike and I can't >>> enjoy it on weekends!) >> >>> Eric >> >>> On Jul 6, 1:27 pm, "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Take the time to do the washer mod anyways its definitely worth the 15 >>>> minutes and $3, even on a stock bike. >>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: ewun <[email protected]> >> >>>> Sender: [email protected] >>>> Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2011 11:49:25 >>>> To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!<[email protected]> >>>> Reply-To: [email protected] >>>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re:K&NAir Filter on 2002 750cc Nighthawk >> >>>> I've got a 2002 750NH, all stock and just ordered the Uni Filter off >>>> Amazon. $21.05+$5 for shipping - don't forget to get the oil also - >>>> doesn't come with it. I'll be running the Uni Filter with no other >>>> mods - and this all should be ok > 'surfswab' is running this set-up >>>> (thanks Ron). >> >>>> Eric >> >>>> On Jul 6, 6:41 am, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> Well, I was wrong on that. I actually thought that the OEM was a UNI >>>>> filter. >>>>> But anyway, the UNI is the one I put on mine, with the washer mod. No >>>>> Hodge >>>>> mode, no rejeting, and just like that it run like a champ. >>>>> Javier. >> >>>>> On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 9:39 AM, Allen Thomas <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> ** They are not actually OEM they are made by Uni, I think what Javier >>>>>> means is that they are styled like the OEM except they are made from >>>>>> foam. >> >>>>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>> *From: * vadik selo <[email protected]> >>>>>> *Sender: * [email protected] >>>>>> *Date: *Wed, 6 Jul 2011 09:06:28 -0400 >>>>>> *To: *<[email protected]> >>>>>> *ReplyTo: * [email protected] >>>>>> *Subject: *Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re:K&NAir Filter on 2002 750cc >>>>>> Nighthawk >> >>>>>> I can't seem to get my self to do that washer mod.... i guess im lazy a >>>>>> bit... >>>>>> them oem uni filters you just buy them on ebay? >>>>>> thanks >> >>>>>> On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 8:59 AM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >> >>>>>>> Some members have reported that theK&Nfilter puts too much air in the >>>>>>> carbs making the bike lean. I think most of us use the OEM Uni filter >>>>>>> which >>>>>>> works just fine. I did the washer mod, which I love in terms of >>>>>>> performance >>>>>>> and simplicity. I can't tell about fuel consumption because my >>>>>>> speedometer >>>>>>> is broken, but I haven't noticed any big differences. >> >>>>>>> Javier. >> >>>>>>> On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 10:33 PM, Vadum <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>>>>>>> I have a '93nh 750 and I get on average 43mpg. Is this about right? >>>>>>>> I've never checked the air filter, if is dirty, i'd probably want to >>>>>>>> replace >>>>>>>> it, so should I go w k&h? Or it's no difference? >> >>>>>>>> Also i've read here bout this washer mod... Will that lower my fuel >>>>>>>> consumption? >> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad >> >>>>>>>> On Jul 5, 2011, at 8:35 PM, Andrew Chan <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>>>>>>>> Just a thought, matchew, maybe the washer mod might help? I have a >>>>>>>>> K&Nand my bike ran fine without the washer mod, haven't gotten >>>>>>>>> extensive riding after the washer mod. >> >>>>>>>>> Andrew >>>>>>>>> Syracuse, NY >>>>>>>>> 85 700SC >>>>>>>>> 93 NH750 >> >>>>>>>>> On Jul 5, 5:24 pm, Stephen Brown <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> I have fitted one to my 1992 [US spec] nighthawk - 750: I oiled it >>>>>>>> once - >>>>>>>>>> with the supplied pack and over oiled it so cleaned it all off with >>>>>>>> K&N >>>>>>>>>> airfilter cleaner and sprayed it sparingly instead withK&Noil [end >>>>>>>> result >>>>>>>>>> is a nice salmon pink colour] - fitted perfectly but worth checking - >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>>> runs very well indeed without any other modifications - engine feels >>>>>>>> much >>>>>>>>>> freer now and smoother. But - its the more expensive option - but you >>>>>>>> only >>>>>>>>>> buy one once whatever dirt and rubbish it picks up - you can just >>>>>>>> clean it >>>>>>>>>> straight off - re-oil - and your new again. I like it a lot. 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