Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-29 Thread Dwayne Wells
Great idea Graham! Thanx! From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Graham Rogers <grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com> Sent: March 29, 2017 8:21 AM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-29 Thread Graham Rogers
I use a flexible bottle brush I can 'scrub' the inside of the tank with. On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 12:56 AM Krunch wrote: > Yup, found some evidence of rust in the tank. The metal inside that I can > see is barely stained. I suspect the rust that was mobile got sucked into >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-29 Thread Dwayne Wells
I did read / YouTube about Apple Cider Vinegar last night. For the cost, that might be worth trying. I'll probably give that a shot > On Mar 29, 2017, at 6:07 AM, Tommy Hill wrote: > > Haven't done it, but plan to. I have heard the a radiator shop can clean and > treat

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-29 Thread Tommy Hill
Haven't done it, but plan to. I have heard the a radiator shop can clean and treat the inside of the tank the right way. I am not a fan of Kreme or similar products. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-28 Thread Krunch
Yup, found some evidence of rust in the tank. The metal inside that I can see is barely stained. I suspect the rust that was mobile got sucked into the carbs. I took the tank off and shook it and no more apparent loose rust is coming out with the fuel. Any advise on cleaning the tank any better

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-28 Thread Krunch
Took them out, all looked good. At first I didn't even see anything in there until a got a light. The orings looked fine. No cracks and still pliable. One less thing to work about. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!"

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-28 Thread Dwayne Wells
il.com> Sent: March 28, 2017 10:37 AM To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw Carefully note the proper order of assembly. Don't lose the tiny spring and washer in each. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Goo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-28 Thread Tommy Hill
Carefully note the proper order of assembly. Don't lose the tiny spring and washer in each. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-28 Thread Krunch
That's also on my "to do" list. As well as take apart the petcock  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-28 Thread Graham Rogers
check the inside of the gas tank, for rust On Mar 28, 2017, at 9:08 AM, Krunch wrote: > Might as well pull the pilot screws then. I'd rather address an o ring now > than in the middle of no where. > > WRT the red gunk, it was almost like a powder. It washed out very easily with > a little

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-28 Thread Krunch
Spray... FFS autocorrect!  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-28 Thread Krunch
Might as well pull the pilot screws then. I'd rather address an o ring now than in the middle of no where. WRT the red gunk, it was almost like a powder. It washed out very easily with a little throttle body cleaner spread. (What I had kicking around and seemed to work well. Didn't tough the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-28 Thread Tommy Hill
If you mess with the pilot screws at all, remove and replace the orings within. Mine are always cracked and broken when I have cleaned years old carbs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-28 Thread Kiai Moto
Reddish gunk sounds like dried up gasoline. You should get the carbs cleaned sonically. You can also soak them in kerosene for a couple days. I would not use WD40. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-27 Thread Krunch
RThanx Kyle  So are these the screws that are used to actually sync the carbs? (Haven't read that far yet) I have no idea what the PO did or did not do so maybe I should assume the WCS and remove, clean, reinstall, and back out 2.5 turns. I think I made a mild boo boo so far, it seemed

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-27 Thread Krunch
Thanx Kyle  So are these the screens that are used to actually sync the carbs? (Haven't read that far yet) I have no idea what the PO did or did not do so maybe I should assume the WCS and remove, clean, reinstall, and back out 2.5 turns. I think I made a mild boo boo so far, it seemed there

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carb pilot screw

2017-03-27 Thread Kyle Munz
Usually only if the PO has monkeyed with them already. If so, gently tighten them to snug, then back them out 2.5 turns then sync the carbs. On Mar 27, 2017 20:07, "Krunch" wrote: > Started at the carbs tonight in my 83 650. Manual says, "if necessary, > remove the pilot