So I did the washer mod.... The bike runs good, so that means I didn't mess anything up. Yay
Tho it's hard to notice the difference... :/ I hope it's not going to effect my fuel consumption.... I have to ride it more... So Eric, it's easy, nothing to worry about, take ur time, it took me about 45min...and I polished the caps on the carburetors :) Sent from my iPad On Jul 8, 2011, at 10:46 AM, ewun <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. This >>>>>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>>> with >>>>>>>>>>>> standard exhausts and relatively well balanced carbs although thats >>>>>>>>>> another >>>>>>>>>>>> maintenance point on my list. >> >>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>> 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. >> >>>>>>>>>> -- >> >>>>>>>>>> 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. >> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> 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. >> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> 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. >> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> You received this message because >> >> ... >> >> read more ยป > > -- > 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. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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