No it isn't as drastic a difference as changing the pipes. I jetted so that I had better top end power it felt like it ran out of steam in the 80+ MPH range. It now passes on the highway much better. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
-----Original Message----- From: Vadum <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011 23:16:51 To: [email protected]<[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: K&N Air Filter on 2002 750cc Nighthawk Dp you have to jet the carburetors for the exhaust mod? Sent from my iPad On Jul 8, 2011, at 8:54 PM, "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote: > Like I said it isn't like getting a new bike but it was a noticeable > improvement for me, but I commute daily so I am pretty intimate with my bike. > I can't speak for mileage as I did the exhaust mod, uni filter and jet kit at > the same time. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vadum <[email protected]> > Sender: [email protected] > Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011 14:16:52 > To: [email protected]<[email protected]> > Reply-To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: K&N Air Filter on 2002 750cc Nighthawk > > 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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