This is a report on my successful top end rebuild. This work included the carburetors and top end. My intent is to help others who are considering doing this. Be aware that this is relatively easy, and you can do it.
1. In order to get the carburetors off and back on, I removed the right shock so I could get the plastic fender out so I could slide the airbox back. I think it is worth the trouble to do this. I put a long clamp from the bottom of the shock to the frame so I take the tension off the shock. Then I could remove it. 2. I found the cam chain tensioner to be particularly onerous. It took me a long time to figure out how it works and how to relieve the tension. It was hard to get back in too. 3. I was constantly afraid I would drop something down in the crankcase. Be careful. 4. Rebuilding the carburetors was no problem. 5. It's hard to understand how the tappets work, and how to clean them, but if you just follow instructions from youtube, it will come clear. 6. You will need help lowering the cylinders over the pistons because they are heavy, but you don't need ring compressors, they will go in the cylinders if you are careful. A block of wood to keep the piston from going down, as shown in the Clymer, works well. That's the main issues, if I think of anything else I will add it. Joe -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
