That was my intuitive keyboard buddy Swype. I was merely pointing out that sometimes instead of rebuilding the carbs, you can treat them with seafoam. I recently did that and my bike was much better afterwards. One important tip. Whenever you are parking the bike for a few days or more to run the fuel out. I have a spot about a half mile from home that I turn off the fuel petcock at. That way there is little to no fuel in the carb to break down and gum up the carbs. I used the fuel additive version in a fresh tank of high test and it's been running like a champ. Even the shop mechanic said he was impressed with how easily it fires up. I would not touch the carbs myself anyway though, there's four of them and I don't think cleaning and synching them is anything I want to tackle myself. So I'll wait till my hand is forced... Mike Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Gibs <[email protected]> wrote: >"Sea foam out" What's that? Never heard of that before. > >Yes, I got to test ride it and it shifted and rode smoothly. The owner is >pastor at a church and seemed very nice and I got a trustworthy vibe from >him. So I believe to his knowledge it is mechanically sound, I'm just >paranoid there are potential problems he isn't aware of, I dont want to get >it and find out I'm going to have to dump a ton of money into it :\. The >tires are good and it's currently on the road (inspected for the year as is >required by NYS). > >So from what I've gathered from everyone else the rust on the pipes aren't >really an issue right? It wont cost me a ton of money to get them patched >or wtvr needs to be done if i find the rust is to the point it's causing >holes or too thin? What if I find the frame is starting to rust, is that >fixable? > >I love using these online forums for information, I've already learned a >lot about bikes thanks to help from ppl like you guys so thanks again for >all the info you guys are great! > >On Friday, July 27, 2012 5:27:28 PM UTC-4, Mike21222 wrote: >> >> Did you test ride it? If it runs ok for a test ride, it's easily worth >> 1200. Check the tires for dry rot, of they both shows those telltale cracks >> that's about 300 bucks, then offer a little less. But that's very similar >> to my bike and I paid 1300. Two new tires and rebuild of clutch and a turn >> signal stem and she's still putting like a kitten. You might want to sea >> foam out before you clean and rebuild the carbs. You might find you don't >> need to do it... >> >> >> > >-- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >"Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >To view this discussion on the web visit >https://groups.google.com/d/msg/nighthawk_lovers/-/E7IdrgTP7vgJ. >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.
