Thanks, You know after a 20 min ride i did notice that the bike sounds much more confident, and after 4RPM it's much better @ picking up speed... It's kinda cool, Next I want to do the exhaust mod...
Has anyone done it? Sent from my iPad On Jul 8, 2011, at 3:12 PM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: > Did you use one or two washers on each needle? the difference is nothing > crazy, it is very subtle but it does make it run better (specially if you > ride hard). Congrats in doing it without messing anything else. > > Javier. > > On Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 2:16 PM, Vadum <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. > 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. 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