Vadum - Please report back - especially with any 'I should Haves'.... For everyone - the washers are $2.19 at Radio Shack. I'll probably get to it in two weeks as the weekends are already booked with family stuff. Have a great weekend all.
Eric On Jul 8, 7:28 am, Vadum <[email protected]> wrote: > 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-itsounds 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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