Welcome to the group. 1. Try putting nitrogen in the tires. The larger mocules reduce leaks. Obviously the obvious solution is to fix the leak but the nitrogen will improve things. 2. I was tols recently to inflate tires to the psi shown on the tires rather than follow the manufactures specs. Made a world of difference in my '84 750. 3. Try Seafoam. Learned about it in this group, best thing since sliced bread. Dave
On 18 February 2013 14:37, Christy Deering <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi folks! > > I just stumbled on this forum, and thought I'd ask a few questions while > I'm at it. Correct me if I should make separate posts about these three > issues I've been having. :) > > 1. First off, I'm riding a 2007 Nighthawk 250. I noticed a slow rear tire > leak shortly after I had the tire replaced about 8 or 9 months ago. I took > it in to the shop that replaced the tire, they exhaustively searched for a > leak, but couldn't find one. They told me the tire was safe to ride on, and > that I should just keep an eye on the pressure. Ideally, what should I be > keeping the tire pressure at? I feel like that's a dumb girl question, but > let me explain - is it better to overfill the tire a bit so I can go longer > in between trips to the air pump, or is that a terrible idea as far as > traction/handling? > > 2. I'm 5'9", and I feel too tall for my Nighthawk, as much as I love it. > The whole bike has always felt rather "squishy" under me, and I don't > really trust it in the corners not to slip out from under me to some > extent, even on dry, happy pavement. Is this something that could be > adjusted, or am I stuck on a bike I don't fully trust because I'm too > *gasp* big for it? My self esteem is doin just fine, feel free to give it > to me straight if you have any input. :) > > 3. Gladys (the Nighthawk) has been backfiring lately. Could this be a > dirty carb issue? Should I attempt to clean things/do this on my own, or > would you recommend a trip to the shop? I've never done anything to a bike > other than change the oil, though I would love to learn more as I go. Being > self-sufficient with bike repair is my ultimate goal, I just haven't had a > lot of chances in the year I've owned the Nighthawk. Which is probably a > good thing, ultimately. > > Thanks, fellas! > - Christy > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- If you forward this e-mail please remove my address. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
