[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Two items (actually 3)

2013-11-02 Thread EGrider
I went through a $50 o-ring chain in a year, and I had replaced the sprockets at the same time. Don't feel bad. On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 7:38:07 PM UTC-4, Rmj wrote: > > 1) changed the oil & filter using 100% 15-40 rotella t. > > 2) I've only had this chain for about 4,000 miles. 2nd time I'

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Two items (actually 3)

2013-10-31 Thread paul annen
The specified weight is called for because it gives adequate lubrication in a range of tempatures. Choosing a weight based on your climate will give better lubrication over the temps that you actualy incure. For example, why would i want an oil that works well in cold when i live in florida? Runnin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Two items (actually 3)

2013-10-30 Thread Tim Barber
I am glad to see that, at least some people are paying attention to details (besides me) :-) All I am trying to do is comply with the specs set forth by Honda (the vehicle manufacturer). This is not about "personal preference" it's about compliance with the vehicle manufacturer's requirements. Tim

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Two items (actually 3)

2013-10-30 Thread Hawaii Sean
Ross, www.ServiceHonda.com 50500-MW3-810 STAND, MAIN $104.28and50524-MN8-000, RUBBER, STAND STOPPER $3.62. DO NOT forget the Rubber stopper. Without it the stand is closer to the bike and in my case it hits the rare tire when I make hard right turns. I just discovered this and it loo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Two items (actually 3)

2013-10-30 Thread Allen Thomas
.com Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:22:36 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Two items (actually 3) Not to start an oil war here, but i think that we would all agree that any oil is better then no oil, and the difference in viscosity might be a personal ch

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Two items (actually 3)

2013-10-30 Thread paul annen
Not to start an oil war here, but i think that we would all agree that any oil is better then no oil, and the difference in viscosity might be a personal choice based on climate. There is no right or wrong oil, as long as its mc rated On Oct 30, 2013 1:44 PM, "Tim Barber" wrote: > Ross, > Using

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Two items (actually 3)

2013-10-30 Thread Tim Barber
Ross, Using Rotella 15w40 is the WRONG viscosity oil for the engine on a CB750 (per the Honda manuals). Castrol makes a JASO-MA compliant "motorcycle" oil that is the RIGHT viscosity (10w40). Tim On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 4:38:07 PM UTC-7, Rmj wrote: > > 1) changed the oil & filter using 10