Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 2002 CB750 only idles with choke
I second this, there's no point in only cleaning 2 of the 4. -Kyle On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 1:54 PM Graham Rogers wrote: > Yes, I have done it but it’s better to remove carbs and clean them all, > besides they all probably need cleaning, not just the outer two. > > On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 1:55 PM Daniel Alborn > wrote: > >> Seems like the consensus is clogged slow Jets. Do you think I could drop >> the bowls for the outer 2 carbs while they're on the bike? I have an angled >> screwdriver to reach the inner screws. >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 24, 2018, 8:34 AM 'roidfingers' via Nighthawk Motorcycle >> Lovers! wrote: >> >>> Agree with above. Your slow jets are clogged. When you use choke you >>> dump extra fuel in carbs. With out it, you rely only on slow jet to idle >>> and to about 1/4 turn of throttle. Clean them good. Not hard to do. >>> >>> On Friday, August 24, 2018 at 4:58:26 AM UTC-5, kiwinPA wrote: Revs properly with all cylinders firing with choke still on or off? If it idles only with choke on and revs only with choke on then carbs need cleaning. Has bike been sitting for long time? The fact that it only idles with choke on tells me carbs need cleaning On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 12:05 AM Harold Peters wrote: > I would suggest looking at the breather boots where they join the air > breather box. I sealed mine. I'm a recent Nighthawk owner myself. If > that's > not the issue maybe adjust the butterflies > > On Aug 23, 2018 7:40 PM, "Daniel Alborn" wrote: > >> Hey all, just want to confirm that if my bike idles only with choke, >> but revs properly with all cylinders firing, my issue is most likely in >> the >> carbs and not anything in the ignition? Are there any areas known to leak >> vacuum on 92-03 Nighthawk 750s? >> Thanks, >> Daniel >> >> >> -- >> 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_love...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to nighthaw...@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- > 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_love...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to nighthaw...@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- >>> 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> -- >> 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- > 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 2002 CB750 only idles with choke
Yes, I have done it but it’s better to remove carbs and clean them all, besides they all probably need cleaning, not just the outer two. On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 1:55 PM Daniel Alborn wrote: > Seems like the consensus is clogged slow Jets. Do you think I could drop > the bowls for the outer 2 carbs while they're on the bike? I have an angled > screwdriver to reach the inner screws. > > > On Fri, Aug 24, 2018, 8:34 AM 'roidfingers' via Nighthawk Motorcycle > Lovers! wrote: > >> Agree with above. Your slow jets are clogged. When you use choke you dump >> extra fuel in carbs. With out it, you rely only on slow jet to idle and to >> about 1/4 turn of throttle. Clean them good. Not hard to do. >> >> On Friday, August 24, 2018 at 4:58:26 AM UTC-5, kiwinPA wrote: >>> >>> Revs properly with all cylinders firing with choke still on or off? If >>> it idles only with choke on and revs only with choke on then carbs need >>> cleaning. Has bike been sitting for long time? The fact that it only idles >>> with choke on tells me carbs need cleaning >>> >>> On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 12:05 AM Harold Peters >>> wrote: >>> I would suggest looking at the breather boots where they join the air breather box. I sealed mine. I'm a recent Nighthawk owner myself. If that's not the issue maybe adjust the butterflies On Aug 23, 2018 7:40 PM, "Daniel Alborn" wrote: > Hey all, just want to confirm that if my bike idles only with choke, > but revs properly with all cylinders firing, my issue is most likely in > the > carbs and not anything in the ignition? Are there any areas known to leak > vacuum on 92-03 Nighthawk 750s? > Thanks, > Daniel > > > -- > 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_love...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to nighthaw...@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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_love...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to nighthaw...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >> 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- > 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 2002 CB750 only idles with choke
Seems like the consensus is clogged slow Jets. Do you think I could drop the bowls for the outer 2 carbs while they're on the bike? I have an angled screwdriver to reach the inner screws. On Fri, Aug 24, 2018, 8:34 AM 'roidfingers' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: > Agree with above. Your slow jets are clogged. When you use choke you dump > extra fuel in carbs. With out it, you rely only on slow jet to idle and to > about 1/4 turn of throttle. Clean them good. Not hard to do. > > On Friday, August 24, 2018 at 4:58:26 AM UTC-5, kiwinPA wrote: >> >> Revs properly with all cylinders firing with choke still on or off? If it >> idles only with choke on and revs only with choke on then carbs need >> cleaning. Has bike been sitting for long time? The fact that it only idles >> with choke on tells me carbs need cleaning >> >> On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 12:05 AM Harold Peters >> wrote: >> >>> I would suggest looking at the breather boots where they join the air >>> breather box. I sealed mine. I'm a recent Nighthawk owner myself. If that's >>> not the issue maybe adjust the butterflies >>> >>> On Aug 23, 2018 7:40 PM, "Daniel Alborn" wrote: >>> Hey all, just want to confirm that if my bike idles only with choke, but revs properly with all cylinders firing, my issue is most likely in the carbs and not anything in the ignition? Are there any areas known to leak vacuum on 92-03 Nighthawk 750s? Thanks, Daniel -- 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_love...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to nighthaw...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> -- >>> 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_love...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to nighthaw...@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> -- > 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda CB650SC tank and plastics
That's actually got some logic to it. -Kyle On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 11:32 AM Matt Awesome wrote: > > so my wife doesn’t have to deal with it when I die. > > Diibs > > > I’m fine. > > Oh, nevermind. Back of the line then :P > > ... > > I recently leased a sizeable storage unit for pretty cheap > (15'x15'x12' for $125/month) and have started moving all my crap > there. It has a built-in mechanism for disposal. If I don't show up > with cash every month, they cut the lock and auction off my stuff to > some poor sucker who will realize it's probably worth less than I was > paying per month. On the flip side, I don't have to feel a smidge > guilty about keeping so much crap. > > -- > 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda CB650SC tank and plastics
> so my wife doesn’t have to deal with it when I die. Diibs > I’m fine. Oh, nevermind. Back of the line then :P ... I recently leased a sizeable storage unit for pretty cheap (15'x15'x12' for $125/month) and have started moving all my crap there. It has a built-in mechanism for disposal. If I don't show up with cash every month, they cut the lock and auction off my stuff to some poor sucker who will realize it's probably worth less than I was paying per month. On the flip side, I don't have to feel a smidge guilty about keeping so much crap. -- 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: ‘86 CB650 in Altitude
Back in the 80's, I moved my CB550K from Cleveland, OH to Denver. I don't believe I did anything to it regarding the carbs. I now live in Atlanta, but I just got back from a visit to Denver on my bike yesterday. I certainly didn't do anything to it, and it rode fine, although I never went farther into the high country than Evergreen. After you ride your bike for a while, check the spark plugs. If they are black from running too rich, you should adjust the mixture screws to lean the air/gas mixture. I believe this is done by turning them in, or tightening them. If you've never done this, the manual of YouTube can help out. BTW, I had a little trouble with my bike while I was there this time, and I found a guy in Westminster who works on old bikes, although he seems to work pretty slowly so he's got bikes coming out his ears in the shop. If you would like his number, let me know, although I just got it by calling Sun and asking if they knew anyone who worked on older bikes. You can do the same. -- 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ‘86 CB650 in Altitude
Not true. But you may need to adjust your air/fuel mixture screws for overall running performance. Just ride it and see. On Friday, August 24, 2018 at 5:01:03 AM UTC-5, kiwinPA wrote: > > not true > > On Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 10:40 PM Kimberly Reynolds > wrote: > >> Hey there, >> >> Just moved from nearly sea level (DC), to the mountains (Denver). Someone >> mentioned that there might be an altitude adjustment switch on my bike. The >> manual is still packed, so I haven’t had a chance to look it up. Does >> anyone know if this is true? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Kim >> >> -- >> 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_love...@googlegroups.com . >> To post to this group, send email to nighthaw...@googlegroups.com >> . >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 2002 CB750 only idles with choke
Agree with above. Your slow jets are clogged. When you use choke you dump extra fuel in carbs. With out it, you rely only on slow jet to idle and to about 1/4 turn of throttle. Clean them good. Not hard to do. On Friday, August 24, 2018 at 4:58:26 AM UTC-5, kiwinPA wrote: > > Revs properly with all cylinders firing with choke still on or off? If it > idles only with choke on and revs only with choke on then carbs need > cleaning. Has bike been sitting for long time? The fact that it only idles > with choke on tells me carbs need cleaning > > On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 12:05 AM Harold Peters > wrote: > >> I would suggest looking at the breather boots where they join the air >> breather box. I sealed mine. I'm a recent Nighthawk owner myself. If that's >> not the issue maybe adjust the butterflies >> >> On Aug 23, 2018 7:40 PM, "Daniel Alborn" > > wrote: >> >>> Hey all, just want to confirm that if my bike idles only with choke, but >>> revs properly with all cylinders firing, my issue is most likely in the >>> carbs and not anything in the ignition? Are there any areas known to leak >>> vacuum on 92-03 Nighthawk 750s? >>> Thanks, >>> Daniel >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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_love...@googlegroups.com . >>> To post to this group, send email to nighthaw...@googlegroups.com >>> . >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> -- >> 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_love...@googlegroups.com . >> To post to this group, send email to nighthaw...@googlegroups.com >> . >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Honda CB650SC tank and plastics
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[Nighthawk Lovers] Good quality starter relay solenoid
I tried an EBay solenoid and you are correct. It sucked. I found a new one at cmsnl.com. Pricey, but should last 30 years. -- 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ‘86 CB650 in Altitude
not true On Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 10:40 PM Kimberly Reynolds wrote: > Hey there, > > Just moved from nearly sea level (DC), to the mountains (Denver). Someone > mentioned that there might be an altitude adjustment switch on my bike. The > manual is still packed, so I haven’t had a chance to look it up. Does > anyone know if this is true? > > Thanks, > > Kim > > -- > 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 2002 CB750 only idles with choke
Revs properly with all cylinders firing with choke still on or off? If it idles only with choke on and revs only with choke on then carbs need cleaning. Has bike been sitting for long time? The fact that it only idles with choke on tells me carbs need cleaning On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 12:05 AM Harold Peters wrote: > I would suggest looking at the breather boots where they join the air > breather box. I sealed mine. I'm a recent Nighthawk owner myself. If that's > not the issue maybe adjust the butterflies > > On Aug 23, 2018 7:40 PM, "Daniel Alborn" wrote: > >> Hey all, just want to confirm that if my bike idles only with choke, but >> revs properly with all cylinders firing, my issue is most likely in the >> carbs and not anything in the ignition? Are there any areas known to leak >> vacuum on 92-03 Nighthawk 750s? >> Thanks, >> Daniel >> >> >> -- >> 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- > 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
