Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I Wanna Ride!
Enjoy your adventure! Keep us posted I'm looking forward to hearing how it goes. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: MJB_LBC m...@michaeljamesbrown.us Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:36:16 To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] I Wanna Ride! First of all, I want to say how much I enjoy being a member of this group. I'm riding my Nighthawk from Southern California to San Antonio, TX, leaving in the morning. I submitted my story to Honda about why I'm making the trip and they approved it for use on their 'I Wanna Ride' site. (Anybody can submit, so feel free to share your story if you want. I don't work for Honda.) You can check out the link here: http://powersports.honda.com/IWANNARIDE/?cid=6fad7db6-4b9f-441c-8644-c2002c6b6ae0 I only had so many characters on the Honda site so I wasn't able to include anything about how helpful this group has been as I was preparing for this trip, but I was able to get in a paragraph on facebook, when everyone was telling me to be careful. From facebook: This isn't even close to being the craziest thing I have ever done. Have been to the Mid-Cities Honda Dealer in Bellflower, CA to get the official once over, since I did a lot of the maintenance. Everything checked out, It has been certified to fly! The guys in my Nighthawk discussion group ( https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/nighthawk_lovers) from Paul's Honda Nighthawk Pages (http://www.hondanighthawks.net/) have given me plenty of tips suggestions on maintenance and making the bike run better, etc. Plenty of people ride around the country, just have to go through all your preparations, etc. I know the rule of the group, so I will try and post as many pictures as possible! Thanks again to everyone who gave me suggestions/information! MJB -- 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/-/cUJMQysw3JYJ. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I Wanna Ride!
Blue sky's and green lights! Sent from my iPhone On Jul 10, 2012, at 9:36 PM, MJB_LBC m...@michaeljamesbrown.us wrote: First of all, I want to say how much I enjoy being a member of this group. I'm riding my Nighthawk from Southern California to San Antonio, TX, leaving in the morning. I submitted my story to Honda about why I'm making the trip and they approved it for use on their 'I Wanna Ride' site. (Anybody can submit, so feel free to share your story if you want. I don't work for Honda.) You can check out the link here: http://powersports.honda.com/IWANNARIDE/?cid=6fad7db6-4b9f-441c-8644-c2002c6b6ae0 I only had so many characters on the Honda site so I wasn't able to include anything about how helpful this group has been as I was preparing for this trip, but I was able to get in a paragraph on facebook, when everyone was telling me to be careful. From facebook: This isn't even close to being the craziest thing I have ever done. Have been to the Mid-Cities Honda Dealer in Bellflower, CA to get the official once over, since I did a lot of the maintenance. Everything checked out, It has been certified to fly! The guys in my Nighthawk discussion group (https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/nighthawk_lovers) from Paul's Honda Nighthawk Pages (http://www.hondanighthawks.net/) have given me plenty of tips suggestions on maintenance and making the bike run better, etc. Plenty of people ride around the country, just have to go through all your preparations, etc. I know the rule of the group, so I will try and post as many pictures as possible! Thanks again to everyone who gave me suggestions/information! MJB -- 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/-/cUJMQysw3JYJ. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. whyIride.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I Wanna Ride!
Ride Safe - Rubber side down - Shiny Side Up and keep her between the ditches! PS - I wanna ROCK! :-) -Joey On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 12:36 AM, MJB_LBC m...@michaeljamesbrown.us wrote: First of all, I want to say how much I enjoy being a member of this group. I'm riding my Nighthawk from Southern California to San Antonio, TX, leaving in the morning. I submitted my story to Honda about why I'm making the trip and they approved it for use on their 'I Wanna Ride' site. (Anybody can submit, so feel free to share your story if you want. I don't work for Honda.) You can check out the link here: http://powersports.honda.com/IWANNARIDE/?cid=6fad7db6-4b9f-441c-8644-c2002c6b6ae0 I only had so many characters on the Honda site so I wasn't able to include anything about how helpful this group has been as I was preparing for this trip, but I was able to get in a paragraph on facebook, when everyone was telling me to be careful. From facebook: This isn't even close to being the craziest thing I have ever done. Have been to the Mid-Cities Honda Dealer in Bellflower, CA to get the official once over, since I did a lot of the maintenance. Everything checked out, It has been certified to fly! The guys in my Nighthawk discussion group (https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/nighthawk_lovers) from Paul's Honda Nighthawk Pages (http://www.hondanighthawks.net/) have given me plenty of tips suggestions on maintenance and making the bike run better, etc. Plenty of people ride around the country, just have to go through all your preparations, etc. I know the rule of the group, so I will try and post as many pictures as possible! Thanks again to everyone who gave me suggestions/information! MJB -- 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/-/cUJMQysw3JYJ. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- -Joey Kelley JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] I Wanna Ride!
James, great article and bike! I would seriously consider putting some highway pegs on that NH for long trips. Have fun on the open road. Ron _ From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of MJB_LBC Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 11:36 PM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] I Wanna Ride! First of all, I want to say how much I enjoy being a member of this group. I'm riding my Nighthawk from Southern California to San Antonio, TX, leaving in the morning. I submitted my story to Honda about why I'm making the trip and they approved it for use on their 'I Wanna Ride' site. (Anybody can submit, so feel free to share your story if you want. I don't work for Honda.) You can check out the link here: http://powersports.honda.com/IWANNARIDE/?cid=6fad7db6-4b9f-441c-8644-c2002c6 b6ae0 I only had so many characters on the Honda site so I wasn't able to include anything about how helpful this group has been as I was preparing for this trip, but I was able to get in a paragraph on facebook, when everyone was telling me to be careful. From facebook: This isn't even close to being the craziest thing I have ever done. Have been to the Mid-Cities Honda Dealer in Bellflower, CA to get the official once over, since I did a lot of the maintenance. Everything checked out, It has been certified to fly! The guys in my Nighthawk discussion group ( https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/nighthawk_lovers https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/nighthawk_lovers) from Paul's Honda Nighthawk Pages ( http://www.hondanighthawks.net/ http://www.hondanighthawks.net/) have given me plenty of tips suggestions on maintenance and making the bike run better, etc. Plenty of people ride around the country, just have to go through all your preparations, etc. I know the rule of the group, so I will try and post as many pictures as possible! Thanks again to everyone who gave me suggestions/information! MJB -- 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/-/cUJMQysw3JYJ. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
[Nighthawk Lovers] Prank
Here's prank played on a motorcycle rider. Be careful out there! http://www.ksby.com/news/local-man-s...ngerous-prank/ http://www.ksby.com/news/local-man-speaks-out-after-falling-victim-to-dange rous-prank/ Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Prank
Sick - just sick. -Joey On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 8:36 AM, Pastor Ron pastor...@cox.net wrote: Here’s prank played on a motorcycle rider. Be careful out there! http://www.ksby.com/news/local-man-s...ngerous-prank/ Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- -Joey Kelley JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Prank
Hooligans!` -Kyle On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 7:36 AM, Pastor Ron pastor...@cox.net wrote: Here’s prank played on a motorcycle rider. Be careful out there! ** ** http://www.ksby.com/news/local-man-s...ngerous-prank/http://www.ksby.com/news/local-man-speaks-out-after-falling-victim-to-dangerous-prank/ ** ** Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Prank
They should be drug for 100 feet behind a car so they know what road rash feels like. Thank God it wasn't neck high. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Pastor Ron pastor...@cox.net Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 07:36:23 To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Prank Here's prank played on a motorcycle rider. Be careful out there! http://www.ksby.com/news/local-man-s...ngerous-prank/ http://www.ksby.com/news/local-man-speaks-out-after-falling-victim-to-dange rous-prank/ Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Prank
That must have been some serious packing tape. Glad he's alive, hope whomever is responsible is caught! Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 8:36 AM, Pastor Ron pastor...@cox.net wrote: Here’s prank played on a motorcycle rider. Be careful out there! ** ** http://www.ksby.com/news/local-man-s...ngerous-prank/http://www.ksby.com/news/local-man-speaks-out-after-falling-victim-to-dangerous-prank/ ** ** Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
Shouldn't an '82 have an electronic tachometer? I thought tach cables were a 60s thing. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:15 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
Well mine is definitely a mechanical cable. Maybe it's part of the budget nature of the 450? On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.comwrote: Shouldn't an '82 have an electronic tachometer? I thought tach cables were a 60s thing. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:15 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
Correct - all the 450s had Mechanical Tachs I believe. -Joey On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:25 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: Well mine is definitely a mechanical cable. Maybe it's part of the budget nature of the 450? On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: Shouldn't an '82 have an electronic tachometer? I thought tach cables were a 60s thing. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:15 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- -Joey Kelley JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do!
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
Huh. Way to cheap out, Honda. With your compression readings, you are definitely not leading cylinder pressure. We're back to my guess of things rubbing. Good luck hunting that down. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:26 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: Well mine is definitely a mechanical cable. Maybe it's part of the budget nature of the 450? On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.comwrote: Shouldn't an '82 have an electronic tachometer? I thought tach cables were a 60s thing. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:15 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. --
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
Yeah. I'm hoping it's the tach cable at this point. That would really explain every symptom and be easy to resolve. Now, do I lubricate with Graphite, White Lithium, ATF, WD40, something else? On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:34 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.comwrote: Huh. Way to cheap out, Honda. With your compression readings, you are definitely not leading cylinder pressure. We're back to my guess of things rubbing. Good luck hunting that down. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:26 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: Well mine is definitely a mechanical cable. Maybe it's part of the budget nature of the 450? On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.comwrote: Shouldn't an '82 have an electronic tachometer? I thought tach cables were a 60s thing. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:15 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
I used graphite on my speedometer cable, for what that's worth. I have a tube of liquid graphite that's in suspension to carry it down a cable, then the solvent evaporates and leaves the graphite. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:36 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah. I'm hoping it's the tach cable at this point. That would really explain every symptom and be easy to resolve. Now, do I lubricate with Graphite, White Lithium, ATF, WD40, something else? On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:34 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.comwrote: Huh. Way to cheap out, Honda. With your compression readings, you are definitely not leading cylinder pressure. We're back to my guess of things rubbing. Good luck hunting that down. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:26 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: Well mine is definitely a mechanical cable. Maybe it's part of the budget nature of the 450? On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.comwrote: Shouldn't an '82 have an electronic tachometer? I thought tach cables were a 60s thing. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:15 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
I have a spray that's the same idea and what I was figuring would be best for eliminating the rub without attracting dust and such. On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:40 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.comwrote: I used graphite on my speedometer cable, for what that's worth. I have a tube of liquid graphite that's in suspension to carry it down a cable, then the solvent evaporates and leaves the graphite. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:36 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah. I'm hoping it's the tach cable at this point. That would really explain every symptom and be easy to resolve. Now, do I lubricate with Graphite, White Lithium, ATF, WD40, something else? On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:34 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.comwrote: Huh. Way to cheap out, Honda. With your compression readings, you are definitely not leading cylinder pressure. We're back to my guess of things rubbing. Good luck hunting that down. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:26 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: Well mine is definitely a mechanical cable. Maybe it's part of the budget nature of the 450? On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.comwrote: Shouldn't an '82 have an electronic tachometer? I thought tach cables were a 60s thing. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:15 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
Definitely stay away from grease and oils, then. Graphite, or a can of cable lube sold specifically for that purpose. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:41 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: I have a spray that's the same idea and what I was figuring would be best for eliminating the rub without attracting dust and such. On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:40 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.comwrote: I used graphite on my speedometer cable, for what that's worth. I have a tube of liquid graphite that's in suspension to carry it down a cable, then the solvent evaporates and leaves the graphite. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:36 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah. I'm hoping it's the tach cable at this point. That would really explain every symptom and be easy to resolve. Now, do I lubricate with Graphite, White Lithium, ATF, WD40, something else? On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:34 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.comwrote: Huh. Way to cheap out, Honda. With your compression readings, you are definitely not leading cylinder pressure. We're back to my guess of things rubbing. Good luck hunting that down. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:26 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: Well mine is definitely a mechanical cable. Maybe it's part of the budget nature of the 450? On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.comwrote: Shouldn't an '82 have an electronic tachometer? I thought tach cables were a 60s thing. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:15 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.comwrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nifty 50 - fifty great roads in US
For what its worth - I don't question their choice for Maine - although I might make the comment that Route 9 stretches across a good portion of the state and some of it goes right through some cities that have rather unfavorable spots for bikes. -Joey On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:35 AM, Frank Strouse dutchmanm...@gmail.com wrote: Here is a list of great roads. Not a Top 10 list of best roads. Features one road from each of the 50 states that provides a unique experience for the rider. Probably some roads on there you haven't ridden or thought about. http://www.motorcycleroads.us/nifty50.html -- 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/-/Sj6jfPGHT7EJ. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- -Joey Kelley JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nifty 50 - fifty great roads in US
Their TX and LA choices are both too far away for to check out. :-/ -Kyle On Jul 11, 2012 9:47 AM, Joey Kelley sandp...@gmail.com wrote: For what its worth - I don't question their choice for Maine - although I might make the comment that Route 9 stretches across a good portion of the state and some of it goes right through some cities that have rather unfavorable spots for bikes. -Joey On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:35 AM, Frank Strouse dutchmanm...@gmail.com wrote: Here is a list of great roads. Not a Top 10 list of best roads. Features one road from each of the 50 states that provides a unique experience for the rider. Probably some roads on there you haven't ridden or thought about. http://www.motorcycleroads.us/nifty50.html -- 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/-/Sj6jfPGHT7EJ. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- -Joey Kelley JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
I have had several Suzuki GS55L's 1983 -87 that had whistling tach cables/tachs, Disconnecting the cable will tell you. If it continues after disconnecting it at the tach, disconnect it at the hub. Then you'll know whether it is the tach or the cable, Graham On Jul 11, 2012, at 9:36 AM, Kevin Green wrote: Yeah. I'm hoping it's the tach cable at this point. That would really explain every symptom and be easy to resolve. Now, do I lubricate with Graphite, White Lithium, ATF, WD40, something else? On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:34 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: Huh. Way to cheap out, Honda. With your compression readings, you are definitely not leading cylinder pressure. We're back to my guess of things rubbing. Good luck hunting that down. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:26 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: Well mine is definitely a mechanical cable. Maybe it's part of the budget nature of the 450? On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: Shouldn't an '82 have an electronic tachometer? I thought tach cables were a 60s thing. Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 9:15 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
That makes sense. Just remove the cable on both ends and spray chain lube in till it runs out the other end, and re-attach. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:15:21 To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket? So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
If nothing works just get your mp3 player, headphones, and play your favourite tunes very loud. I bet the noise goes away. Javier. On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 11:19 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.comwrote: ** That makes sense. Just remove the cable on both ends and spray chain lube in till it runs out the other end, and re-attach. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -- *From: * Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com *Sender: * nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com *Date: *Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:15:21 -0400 *To: *nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com *ReplyTo: * nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com *Subject: *Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket? So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
Haha, I'll fall back to that as a last resort. On Jul 11, 2012 11:53 AM, Javier Garcia jajgar...@gmail.com wrote: If nothing works just get your mp3 player, headphones, and play your favourite tunes very loud. I bet the noise goes away. Javier. On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 11:19 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.comwrote: ** That makes sense. Just remove the cable on both ends and spray chain lube in till it runs out the other end, and re-attach. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -- *From: * Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com *Sender: * nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com *Date: *Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:15:21 -0400 *To: *nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com *ReplyTo: * nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com *Subject: *Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket? So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Prank
Attempted murder? On Jul 11, 2012, at 7:45, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: That must have been some serious packing tape. Glad he's alive, hope whomever is responsible is caught! Kurt On Jul 11, 2012 8:36 AM, Pastor Ron pastor...@cox.net wrote: Here’s prank played on a motorcycle rider. Be careful out there! http://www.ksby.com/news/local-man-s...ngerous-prank/ Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
You can also get a 'loud pipes save lives' patch for your vest / jacket and go to straight pipes. You won't notice the noise then either. :-) -Joey On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 11:54 AM, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: Haha, I'll fall back to that as a last resort. On Jul 11, 2012 11:53 AM, Javier Garcia jajgar...@gmail.com wrote: If nothing works just get your mp3 player, headphones, and play your favourite tunes very loud. I bet the noise goes away. Javier. On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 11:19 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote: That makes sense. Just remove the cable on both ends and spray chain lube in till it runs out the other end, and re-attach. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT From: Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:15:21 -0400 To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket? So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because
[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
I had a 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit that had a squeaky tach cable in college - it used to drive me crazy. Then a new roommate who was a car guy moved in and did something to lubricate it and it never made noise again. I hope it's that easy of a fix. To look on the bright side - we've all learned a lot from reading this post. Sean On Jul 11, 3:15 am, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I changed the oil last night and rode in to work today. As I was pulling in the parking lot I noticed that it disappeared sometimes and got louder sometimes, as I turned the handlebars pulling into a parking spot. Tach cable maybe? I'm going to be so annoyed if that's the case. I'm going to remove disconnect it from the motor when I go to ride home and see if it stops. If that's it, any suggestions on lubing the cable or anything? Do I need to replace it? I replaced the speedo cable when I first got it running but not the tach cable. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the motor and it seems to be pulsing in time with piston movement. I'm suspecting it may be related to the head bolt you had some trouble with -- like maybe exhaust being forced out in that location. A faulty gasket or the head not torqued evenly there might cause that. To pinpoint the location, try listening closer thru a cardboard tube (like comes with paper towels). If the noise is louder in the vicinity of that bolt, you have your culprit. To test for an intake leak, trying spraying WD 40 around the rubber intake tubes. If the engine runs faster, you're leaking vacuum. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Nifty 50 - fifty great roads in US
I haven't ridden Virginia's, but I can't imagine a 23-mile long bridge is any fun. However, US-60 in West Virginia is right on. On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:54 AM, Kyle Munz kyle...@gmail.com wrote: Their TX and LA choices are both too far away for to check out. :-/ -Kyle On Jul 11, 2012 9:47 AM, Joey Kelley sandp...@gmail.com wrote: For what its worth - I don't question their choice for Maine - although I might make the comment that Route 9 stretches across a good portion of the state and some of it goes right through some cities that have rather unfavorable spots for bikes. -Joey On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:35 AM, Frank Strouse dutchmanm...@gmail.com wrote: Here is a list of great roads. Not a Top 10 list of best roads. Features one road from each of the 50 states that provides a unique experience for the rider. Probably some roads on there you haven't ridden or thought about. http://www.motorcycleroads.us/nifty50.html -- 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/-/Sj6jfPGHT7EJ. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- -Joey Kelley JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
[Nighthawk Lovers] Nighthawk for sale in Nova Scotia
Hi all, I'm selling my 1984 Honda Nighthawk 450. I love the bike, but I want to custom cafe my '78 XS650, and I needs funds to get that underway. http://novascotia.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-street-cruisers-choppers-1984-Honda-Nighthawk-W0QQAdIdZ395469678 -Ian -- 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/-/SDnVz966zOcJ. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] I Wanna Ride!
*Ride Safe! Looking forward to pictures! :) * Paul LeBoutillier p...@ccontario.com www.ccontario.com *May the God of hope fill you with * *all joy and peace as you trust in him, * *so that you may overflow with hope * *by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13* On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 10:36 PM, MJB_LBC m...@michaeljamesbrown.us wrote: First of all, I want to say how much I enjoy being a member of this group. I'm riding my Nighthawk from Southern California to San Antonio, TX, leaving in the morning. I submitted my story to Honda about why I'm making the trip and they approved it for use on their 'I Wanna Ride' site. (Anybody can submit, so feel free to share your story if you want. I don't work for Honda.) You can check out the link here: http://powersports.honda.com/IWANNARIDE/?cid=6fad7db6-4b9f-441c-8644-c2002c6b6ae0 I only had so many characters on the Honda site so I wasn't able to include anything about how helpful this group has been as I was preparing for this trip, but I was able to get in a paragraph on facebook, when everyone was telling me to be careful. From facebook: This isn't even close to being the craziest thing I have ever done. Have been to the Mid-Cities Honda Dealer in Bellflower, CA to get the official once over, since I did a lot of the maintenance. Everything checked out, It has been certified to fly! The guys in my Nighthawk discussion group ( https://groups.google.com/**forum/?fromgroups#!forum/**nighthawk_lovershttps://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/nighthawk_lovers) from Paul's Honda Nighthawk Pages (http://**www.hondanighthawks.net/http://www.hondanighthawks.net/) have given me plenty of tips suggestions on maintenance and making the bike run better, etc. Plenty of people ride around the country, just have to go through all your preparations, etc. I know the rule of the group, so I will try and post as many pictures as possible! Thanks again to everyone who gave me suggestions/information! MJB -- 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/-/cUJMQysw3JYJ. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
[Nighthawk Lovers] Harley riders
Q. What did the one Harley rider, say to the Harley rider? A. Huuh? LOL. they are all going deaf. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Engine Squeak - Leaking Head Gasket?
I just read the other posts. Hopefully you can check the Tach cable, but to me it almost sounds like you've got a vacuum leak whistling. It sounds like one of the carb-to-head boots is missing the plug screw and is whistling. Just throwing that idea into the mix. On Jul 10, 2012, at 08:28 AM, Kevin Green wrote: It's definitely a squeak. Here's a video so hopefully you can hear it over the other noise of the motor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_p_miu9dSU I'm running Rotella T but I am due for an oil change. I'll drain and strain the oil and see whether anything comes up. I picked up a compression tester yesterday too but I think I need to try it again tonight because my first result on the right cylinder was 110 psi and 120 on the left, but then I retested the right and got up to 150, but didn't retest the left again, so I think I'm a newb on compression testing and need to try it again for better results. Anybody have tips for me on compression testing? On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 2:24 AM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: What kind of oil are you using? Try draining the oil and refilling with Rotella T (the plain stuff, not the synthetic T5 or T6) and a new filter. Retain the old oil, dilute some of it with gas and strain it thru a coffee filter, looking for minute shavings of metal or clutch plate material. If metal, there's an internal engine problem. If clutch plate coating, it's clutch related and a Rotella refill may take care of it with no further action required. On Jul 9, 4:29 pm, Kevin Green kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com wrote: So I've put almost 1500 miles on the bike in the last 4 months since I got it running (which included removing and reinstalling the head with all new gaskets), but as I was pulling up to my house a few days ago I noticed a squeaking sound coming from the motor. When I started it back up this weekend it started squeaking immediately (cold engine) and it increases with the RPMs. On my car I would say it sounds like an accessory belt squeaking, it's that kind of sound, but it's coming from inside the motor. I also opened the filler/dipstick with the motor running and air and oil came sputtering out at me, but I'm not sure that's not normal for a running engine like this. I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the valves but they weren't very far out of adjustment, so I don't think that was it. I checked the torque on my head bolts, and they are all to spec, but I noticed that the resistance in one of the bolts is all resistance in the thread and not pressure from the bolt on the head. I'm wondering if there's not enough pressure on the head and that's the source of my leakage. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions? -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- Kevin Green - Orlando, FL - 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450 - CB450SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
