Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Bike story

2019-01-20 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
That's an amazing story!! I love it! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Jan 20, 2019 at 1:27 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: This is a story of how I got into fixing and sometimes selling inline fours. For twenty something years Joan and I lived in the tropics, on the island of Guam. All

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 hawk to cafe racer

2019-01-14 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Dude that looks amazing! Great job! What engine is that?  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jan 14, 2019 at 5:48 PM, 'roidfingers' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: Got the carb supports on today and the air filters. Didn't have any gas. Sprained a bit of brake cleaner in

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 85 hawk to cafe racer

2019-01-14 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
How can I get carbs looking new without a cleaner like yours? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jan 14, 2019 at 5:48 PM, 'roidfingers' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: Got the carb supports on today and the air filters. Didn't have any gas. Sprained a bit of brake cleaner

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: LED headlight bulb for a 700S

2019-01-28 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Well said Darin!  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jan 28, 2019 at 8:46 AM, Darin Hatton wrote: Not much room for anything behind front cowl. 1 bolt on each side comes out and cowl tilts forward. Easy enough to open up. May have to reroute some wiring or move horn to use that

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: LED headlight bulb for a 700S

2019-01-28 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Exactly!!  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jan 28, 2019 at 8:58 AM, Darin Hatton wrote: Thank you and yes , how does it go? Forgot to mention HANG ON!!! On Mon, Jan 28, 2019, 9:56 AM Arthur R (Bob) Sheller wrote: How does it run? On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 8:39:16 AM

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: LED headlight bulb for a 700S

2019-01-28 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Wow! Darin that looks amazing! You have mad skills man! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jan 28, 2019 at 9:55 AM, Darin Hatton wrote: I'm in the process of fab'ing a rack for the back of my silverwing out of polished stainless. Got all the pieces made, just need to find time to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-03-20 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
did to my hawkyou guys like? On Mar 19, 2019 5:39 PM, "bobshel...@gmail.com" wrote: You will definitely need to try some leaning if it's spitting fuel out the exhaust! That's a 120 jet. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 2:37 PM, Jenya Spektor wrote

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signal sand brake light 83 650

2019-03-25 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
getting the cam cover off. But all is well and I have new gaskets lol  On Mon, Mar 25, 2019, 7:51 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: I hear that!! My 700 S is down to the frame for painting. Did you have any ugly connectors? I did. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 7:20 PM

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signal sand brake light 83 650

2019-03-25 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
I agree, but I do like it not to smoke! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 8:40 PM, Amanda Wurzer wrote: Why? A few sparks never hurt anyone haha jk On Mon, Mar 25, 2019, 8:38 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: I did fix it but yes it was bad. Sent from Yahoo Mail

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-03-21 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
kit.  Sent from my iPhone On Mar 20, 2019, at 9:58 PM, "bobshel...@gmail.com" wrote: Did you remove the pilot screws? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Mar 20, 2019 at 8:44 PM, Jenya Spektor wrote: Yes I did blow all the holes out with compressed air. The diaphragms are

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ride today

2019-03-24 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
That's awesome!  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Mar 24, 2019 at 6:03 PM, bobcat...@gmail.com wrote: Not a bad day today in MA so I took a ride. Good to be back on the road. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signal sand brake light 83 650

2019-03-25 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Also the turn signal switch could be dirty inside or lining up with the wrong contact point. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 11:23 AM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Could be a relay, bad connection, bulb, short, socket, ground. Maybe inside the wire bundle where

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signal sand brake light 83 650

2019-03-25 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Could be a relay, bad connection, bulb, short, socket, ground. Maybe inside the wire bundle where you don't see it. If you have a multimeter check all your wires for 12 volts and continuity between supply and bulb. Don,t forget the fuse holder. Good luck! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 550 electrical problem

2019-03-31 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Starter relay and ground wires Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Mar 31, 2019 at 8:33 AM, marktr160 wrote: I have a 1983 Nighthawk 550. I am tryin to diagnose an electrical problem. The bike currently has no electrical power at all. There are no lights on including the headlight

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Turn signal sand brake light 83 650

2019-03-25 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
25, 2019, at 2:07 PM, Liam O'Leary wrote: > > Had a similar issue recently, turned out the turn signal switch was dirty > inside. Electrical contact spray and some waterproof grease to get switch > moving freely did the trick. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 2

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

2019-02-23 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Thanks, which video did you watch? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 2:04 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: Sound really good On Sat, Feb 23, 2019, 3:02 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Yes last year right after I got it running  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

2019-02-23 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, which video did you watch? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 2:04 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: Sound really good On Sat, Feb 23, 2019, 3:02 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Yes last year right after I got it running  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

2019-02-23 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Yes last year right after I got it running  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 1:51 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: That your bike running bob? On Sat, Feb 23, 2019, 12:08 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Darin, this motor sounds pretty quite. Someone was trying

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oops

2019-02-25 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
at 3:24 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Graham do you have any 700 S spare parts? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Feb 25, 2019 at 1:40 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: About $15, they told me at PO. How about $60 and that includes the shipping? On Mon, Feb 25, 2019, 10:52 AM Greg

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oops

2019-02-25 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
laughing my ass of at kyles video!!!  On Sun, Feb 24, 2019, 8:24 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Wow that really stinks!  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Feb 24, 2019 at 6:10 PM, Greg Holuban wrote:This is what happens when the front two screws holding the front fender on fly off

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oops

2019-02-25 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
needed to do this yet on any of my bikes. Thank you and look forward to helping you on your nighthawk! P.s. way to keep things rolling graham,  that's what these forums are all about On Mon, Feb 25, 2019, 4:15 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: I'm good on turn signals  Sent from Yahoo Mail

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oops

2019-02-25 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
nighthawk! P.s. way to keep things rolling graham,  that's what these forums are all about On Mon, Feb 25, 2019, 4:15 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: I'm good on turn signals  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Feb 25, 2019 at 2:33 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: Sorry bob On Mon, Feb 25, 2019, 3

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oops

2019-02-25 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
There are some things you need to do that are critical. When will you start? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Feb 25, 2019 at 4:50 PM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: I just did mine. Completely disassembled and thoroughly cleaned. It was filthy. I know all about it now. It's not hard

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
that contact/brake cleaner works better than carb cleaner. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:57 AM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Great job Graham! I think it will help. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:50 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: Cleaned

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
and professional - in the shine. Not home right now. On Tue, Feb 26, 2019, 11:01 AM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Front fender? Yes, will check on cylinder cover later today, pretty sure I do. On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 10:12 AM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Bummer, Hi Graham do you have a black fender

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Front fender  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 9:11 AM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Bummer, Hi Graham do you have a black fender for a 700 S? How about a clean cover for clutch or brake master cylinder?  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 26, 2019

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
better than carb cleaner. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:57 AM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Great job Graham! I think it will help. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:50 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: Cleaned the carbs of my 86 700S

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
:12 AM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Front fender  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 9:11 AM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Bummer, Hi Graham do you have a black fender for a 700 S? How about a clean cover for clutch or brake master cylinder?  Sent from Yahoo Mail

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Cool how about a petcock? Can you send pics also? Thanks Graham! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 9:59 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: Front fender? Yes, will check on cylinder cover later today, pretty sure I do. On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 10:12 AM bobshel...@gmail.com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-27 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned I don’t have any OEM mufflers but do have two pretty good slip on F1s. I think they came from Javier, Javier? Sent from my iPad On Feb 27, 2019, at 10:08 AM, "bobshel...@gmail.com" wrote: <201902

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-27 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
, 2019 at 4:11 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Can you send a pic of the front fairing? I was wrong it's called rear cowl. Fender is under it. How much for that front fairing and rear cowl with grab bar? Thanks!  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 2:52 PM, Graham Rogers

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Other bikes....

2019-02-28 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Lol! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 6:39 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: I had to take a break! Sent from my iPad On Feb 28, 2019, at 7:35 PM, "bobshel...@gmail.com" wrote: You're always working on something Graham. Haven't I kept you busy enough

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Other bikes....

2019-02-28 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
You're always working on something Graham. Haven't I kept you busy enough running up and down the attic stairs?   Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 5:30 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: I stared at it for a few minutes and then went to work rebuilding the carbs on an XJ650

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Other bikes....

2019-02-28 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
You got that right Darin! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 5:17 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: After seeing graham's bad ass blacked out vmax I just had to get my little gl 650 out. Not quite warm enough to let sit idle, water cooled so I wanted to get everything moving

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Brake rotors for 1985 CB650SC

2019-02-27 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Ebay or if you want new try J Cycles, Bike Bandit, Partzilla, Motosport, or Revzilla. There's others also. Good Luck! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 1:35 PM, Liam O'Leary wrote: Hi there, I’m struggling to find a set of front brake rotors for my 1985 CB650SC

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Other bikes....

2019-02-28 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
That's it! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 8:01 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: I always wondered about the handling in the "shipping and handling " charges. Now I get it  On Thu, Feb 28, 2019, 7:41 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Lol! Sent from Yahoo Mail

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1984 Honda CB650SC NightHawk - mo

2019-03-02 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
wrote: Yes, but I don’t know anything about what you were asking. Others use steel braided lines On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 11:15 AM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Did you see the brake line picture I sent? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 10:09 AM, Graham Rogers wrote

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1984 Honda CB650SC NightHawk - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle automotive bike sale

2019-03-02 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
That's awesome! Blue is my favorite color. Send a picture please. Thanks  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 10:09 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: Not mine, but I have a blue one just as nice On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 11:03 AM Arthur R (Bob) Sheller wrote: Wow!! Super nice

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1984 Honda CB650SC NightHawk - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle automotive bike sale

2019-03-02 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Did you see the brake line picture I sent? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 10:09 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: Not mine, but I have a blue one just as nice On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 11:03 AM Arthur R (Bob) Sheller wrote: Wow!! Super nice bike!! Who's is it? On Friday,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1984 Honda CB650SC NightHawk - mo

2019-03-02 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
were. Thanks! On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 10:33 AM Graham Rogers wrote: Yes, I’ve seen them on bikes, a friends 700S in particular. Better than original lines. On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 11:23 AM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: These are stainless steel braided and have no flex for firmer brake feel

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Other bikes....

2019-03-04 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Don't tell me I'm causing you to be forgetful and confused! I guess I better ease up on you Graham. To many trips up and down the stairs?  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 12:18 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: On which bike, I forget?  I rebuilt carbs on an XJ650 a few

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Other bikes....

2019-03-04 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Great job! Did you get the bike in the box yet? I can't wait to get it! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 12:32 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: Yep XJ runs perfect On Mon, Mar 4, 2019, 1:24 PM Darin Hatton wrote: Was asking about xj.  On Mon, Mar 4, 2019, 1:18 PM Graham

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Cb650 Fuse box between the forks

2019-03-04 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
You know we all love our 700 S! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 9:51 AM, Kyle Munz wrote: Wow, I'm touched if I had any influence at all on someone's decision to buy a 700S, but I'm also surprised my blog would do that since almost all the posts are about things

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-19 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Great job Graham! I think it will help. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:50 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: Cleaned the carbs of my 86 700S yesterday. Got everything back together but didn’t start it up. I think I’ll let it sit with dry carbs for now since it’s too

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-19 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Also I just learned that contact/brake cleaner works better than carb cleaner. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:57 AM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Great job Graham! I think it will help. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:50 AM, Graham

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Other bikes....

2019-03-04 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Dang I didn't read the fine print. I actually like taking pictures. If it turns out nice I'll have Graham to thank. The man's a saint!! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 5:00 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: Can't wait to see what you do with it ! Pics are a must bob, I think

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Other bikes....

2019-03-04 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
If it turns out like your's and Graham's I will be very happy! If I wasn't so far from PA I could have just bought Graham's bike. But the satisfaction of going through every part peice by peice and knowing I did it is nice to. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 5:00 PM,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs clogged...again??

2019-03-06 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
, 2019, at 10:27 AM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: I agree, the large capacity is 70 microns. Maybe each time the tank gets stirred up fine particles are slowing the flow in your carbs. Anytime you run a warm bike on choke to keep it going it's starving for fuel. Maybe the small dense filter is plugged

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs clogged...again??

2019-03-06 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
70 micron vs 15 micron which is better?  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 12:10 PM, Holger Selover-Stephan wrote: Bob, thanks for posting links and pictures of those fuel filters. I had not seen them before. The last one says “large capacity”, that’s probably

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] UK members

2019-03-06 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
the globe.https://groups.google.com/d/msg/nighthawk_lovers/LZ31wDyDGgc/8LQ3hs1BBQAJ -Kyle On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 11:36 AM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks! We love to help. It's about riding and saving $. Ride safe brother! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 11:23 AM

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs clogged...again??

2019-03-06 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 12:20 PM, Holger Selover-Stephan wrote: 15 microns will filter out smaller particles. After finding some reddish residue in one carb I was motivated to find a fine filter. > On Mar 6, 2019, at 10:15 AM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: > > 70 micron vs 15 mic

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] UK members

2019-03-06 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Thanks! We love to help. It's about riding and saving $. Ride safe brother! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 11:23 AM, nick.tampsett via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: I was just wondering how many UK residents subscribe to this forum. I’ve been here for a few

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] UK members

2019-03-06 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
I'll try again thanks! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 1:51 PM, Holger Selover-Stephan wrote: I don’t think the map is full - I just added the daughter’s 650. Holger > On Mar 6, 2019, at 11:10 AM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: > > I tri

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs clogged...again??

2019-03-06 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Via These boys were carb cleaners for years. I think it's safe. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 4:30 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: I dunno, if you're not getting carb cleaner in your eyes, mouth, and nose from the compressed air you're not doing it right. Or maybe that's

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs clogged...again??

2019-03-06 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Lol! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 8:06 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: Looks like them good old boys just got done watching "the front fell off" video : ) On Wed, Mar 6, 2019, 9:00 PM Darin Hatton wrote: Only in the state of California,  I think On Wed, Mar 6, 2019,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-24 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
that contact/brake cleaner works better than carb cleaner. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:57 AM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Great job Graham! I think it will help. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:50 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: Cleaned

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

2019-02-22 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Great to see it back on the wheels and tires, looks great! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Feb 22, 2019 at 2:58 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: AND WE LIKE PICS!! On Fri, Feb 22, 2019, 3:54 PM Darin Hatton wrote: Never know but checking current after installing doesn't cost any extra :

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

2019-02-22 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
.  40 something and dry. Better than staring at it in the garage. Hope yours coming along. Get it done and maybe we can meet up in indy or something?  On Fri, Feb 22, 2019, 4:27 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Great to see it back on the wheels and tires, looks great! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

2019-02-22 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
!! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Feb 22, 2019 at 3:58 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: I guess at this point, I'm waiting on you? And spring : ) On Fri, Feb 22, 2019, 4:56 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: That would be awesome! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Feb 22, 2019 at 3

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs clogged...again??

2019-03-05 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Shut fuel off and pull the sediment bowl on the petcock. See if it has rust in it. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 6:37 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: Is it running on all four when it is idling at 3k, full choke? If not isolate the one cylinder ( I suspect) that is

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs clogged...again??

2019-03-05 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Do you use a fuel filter? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 10:18 PM, Holger Selover-Stephan wrote: Hi all, My post carb clean bliss lasted 40 miles. Back to the before-behavior of needing choke to run, and idling at 3k after the engine warmed up. I guess it could

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Other bikes....

2019-03-04 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Dang I didn't read the fine print. I actually like taking pictures. If it turns out nice I'll have Graham to thank. The man's a saint!! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 5:00 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: Can't wait to see what you do

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

2019-03-05 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
it that's what I saw.   that's the 30amp fuse that draws from the battery and relays to everything else.   If it was bad connection...  what are the odds of it happening twice? Seeing as the plastic melted...  I assume the wires, etc were hot in that area too.    On Tue, 5 Mar 2019, 12:46 PM bobshel

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

2019-03-05 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
   On Tue, 5 Mar 2019, 2:45 PM bobshel...@gmail.com, wrote: How many times has it melted the solenoid fuse? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 1:39 PM, Final Twist wrote: Just the one fuse.   it's the solenoid plug fuse  On Tue, 5 Mar 2019, 1:13 PM bobshel...@gmail.com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

2019-03-05 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Use the brass color connectors not the hardware store silver connectors. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 2:13 PM, Final Twist wrote: Excellent...  thank you.  good to know it's not a surge from regulator or alternator.   I'll replace and ensure proper fit.  If it

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

2019-03-05 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Which bike do you have? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 3:10 PM, Final Twist wrote: Understood.   is there a product I can add to the connection to ensure no arcing?  On Tue, 5 Mar 2019, 4:04 PM Bob Sheller, wrote: Is that a cheap fuse holder? If they don't get

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

2019-03-05 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
How many times has it melted the solenoid fuse? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 1:39 PM, Final Twist wrote: Just the one fuse.   it's the solenoid plug fuse  On Tue, 5 Mar 2019, 1:13 PM bobshel...@gmail.com, wrote: The reason I ask if there is a bad connection

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter Solenoid plug melting

2019-03-05 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
2019, 2:55 PM bobshel...@gmail.com, wrote: Do you  know you're battery voltage? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 1:52 PM, Final Twist wrote: This is the second time that the fuse area has melted.  it's entirely possible that both times were due to a bad connection

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs clogged...again??

2019-03-05 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
This was right after I got it and didn't know how much rust was in the tank. I just sent my carbs to have them cleaned in a $5000.00  ultrasonic cleaner. They will be like factory new. Can't wait! Did you check the diaphrams for damage, are the float valve seats super clean? Do you soak the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-03-04 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
If you're talking about the black diaphrams you remove from the top you might wipe them down with light silicone spray. Did you check them for cracks, tears or holes? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 2:14 PM, Jenya Spektor wrote: Since it’s plastic - soapy water

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 650SC taken over by daughter

2019-02-27 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
She's a real trooper and given a few more rides she's got it. Awesome!  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 6:20 PM, Holger Selover-Stephan wrote: "My new riding partner” - ha! I’m as new to it as she (we took the basic riding class together). She’s been out with the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Thick Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 12:07 PM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: How about a smooth brake rotor at least .4mm? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 10:35 AM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Great thanks! Sent from Yahoo Mail

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
How about a smooth brake rotor at least .4mm? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 10:35 AM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Great thanks! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 10:33 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: No peacock, just parts I save

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
4404 NW 50TH ST Kansas City, Mo  64151 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 2:46 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: Bob, what’s your address? On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 10:12 AM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Bummer, Hi Graham do you have a black fender for a 700 S? How about

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
cleaner works better than carb cleaner. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:57 AM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Great job Graham! I think it will help. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:50 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: Cleaned the carbs of my 86

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
wrote: NW 50th st? You’re Arthur??? On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 3:46 PM Graham Rogers wrote: Bob, what’s your address? On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 10:12 AM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Bummer, Hi Graham do you have a black fender for a 700 S? How about a clean cover for clutch or brake master cylinder

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
costs On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 5:32 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Header and crossover are okay I don't like the Harley chrome mufflers. Sorry I just didn't realize you had all these parts. I'm like a little kid at Christmas! I'll make a list. Thanks!! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
be under the oxidation  On Tue, Feb 26, 2019, 3:32 PM Bob Sheller wrote: On Tue, Feb 26, 2019, 3:17 PM Graham Rogers wrote: You just need another 84 700S! On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 4:11 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Can you send a pic of the front fairing? I was wrong it's called rear cowl

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
  On Tue, Feb 26, 2019, 3:32 PM Bob Sheller wrote: On Tue, Feb 26, 2019, 3:17 PM Graham Rogers wrote: You just need another 84 700S! On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 4:11 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Can you send a pic of the front fairing? I was wrong it's called rear cowl. Fender is under it. How

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-26 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Sweet Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 5:33 PM, Holger Selover-Stephan wrote: You guys’ 700 look so much cleaner than mine! On the positive side though, I cleaned the carb and now she’s purring again. Holger > On Feb 26, 2019, at 3:21 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-03-19 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Did you install the washers? That will add to the problem. You might try just the washers with the stock jets. That might be best. If you had 4 into 1 exhaust both might be great.   Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 4:39 PM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: You

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-03-19 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
19, 2019, at 8:41 PM, "bobshel...@gmail.com" wrote: Did you install the washers? That will add to the problem. You might try just the washers with the stock jets. That might be best. If you had 4 into 1 exhaust both might be great.   Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Ma

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-03-19 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
not modified anything else on the bike. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 19, 2019, at 9:20 AM, "bobshel...@gmail.com" wrote: What size jets did you install? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 7:53 AM, Jenya Spektor wrote: Thanks for that - will persevere...What abou

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-03-19 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
), everything was blown out with air and all was reassembled as before. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 19, 2019, at 9:08 PM, "bobshel...@gmail.com" wrote: How did you clean the carbs? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 8:00 PM, Jenya Spektor wrote: Let me get

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-03-20 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Sweet ride man!! Great job!! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Mar 20, 2019 at 1:29 PM, mike beatty wrote: This is what i did to my hawkyou guys like? On Mar 19, 2019 5:39 PM, "bobshel...@gmail.com" wrote: You will definitely need to try some leaning if it's spittin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-03-19 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
What size jets did you install? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 7:53 AM, Jenya Spektor wrote: Thanks for that - will persevere...What about the fact that I have a bluish smoke and a strong smell of gasoline coming out of the pipes? Not sure if I had mentioned,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] What is this?

2019-02-16 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
For brake pedal Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Feb 16, 2019 at 10:05 AM, Carlos Monterroso wrote: Hi, I’m new a new nighthawk owner and I know nothing about fixing a bike. I’ve already ordered and replaced a lot of the parts that weren’t functioning, but then I ran into this.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] What is this?

2019-02-16 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Looks like brake switch/lever return spring  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Feb 16, 2019 at 10:05 AM, Carlos Monterroso wrote: Hi, I’m new a new nighthawk owner and I know nothing about fixing a bike. I’ve already ordered and replaced a lot of the parts that weren’t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Winterwonderland

2019-02-17 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Awesome!! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Feb 17, 2019 at 3:50 PM, 'Pike' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: I used wd40 spray nozzles with a little white paint i had laying around been on my bike since 2016. On Feb 17, 2019, at 2:11 PM, Arthur Sheller wrote: On Sun, Feb

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front fork stud snapped - how to fix?

2019-02-10 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
It might come out clockwise if its reverse threads on that end. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Feb 10, 2019 at 3:41 PM, nick.tampsett via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: Looking at the photo, apply heat and use mole grips to undo the stud. -- You received this message

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Installation of the rear wheel

2019-02-15 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Yes they should be loose. Allows for natural alignment instead of forced. How about bearing tension and try loosening the brake adjustment as mentioned. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 5:38 PM, Holger Selover-Stephan wrote: Hi, Quick question: when I re-installed

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Installation of the rear wheel

2019-02-15 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
It's a square flange with four nuts.  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 7:29 PM, Holger Selover-Stephan wrote: Yeah, but I didn't get the directions. Didn't know what the final drive attachment nuts were. Still not 100% sure actually. Holger On Fri, Feb 15, 2019,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Installation of the rear wheel

2019-02-15 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
The four nuts just in front of the final drive on the left side where it attaches to the swing arm. The drive shaft housing. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 7:29 PM, Holger Selover-Stephan wrote: Yeah, but I didn't get the directions. Didn't know what the final

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Nighthawk winter storage

2019-02-15 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Got it Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 6:42 PM, Dave duChêne wrote: Thats kph not mph. On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 at 19:07, Arthur Sheller wrote: 750 S or regular? On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 4:55 PM Dave duChêne wrote: What will? On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 4:45 PM Dave duChêne

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs cleaned

2019-02-19 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
problems of course.  On Tue, Feb 19, 2019, 9:09 AM Graham Rogers wrote: Also I just learned that contact/brake cleaner works better than carb cleaner. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:57 AM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Great job Graham! I think it will help

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-01-29 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
That's right. Does the 650 have one fuel line that connects carbs 2 and 3 like the 700 S? If so did you replace those o rings? Also the 18.5 mm is for the 700 S floats. 650 is maybe 12.5 mm? Sorry for the bad information!  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 3:24 PM,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-01-29 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Good job! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:28 PM, Jenya Spektor wrote: I did - I used silicone lube for those. On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:36 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Lol!! When you put the o rings in did you lube them with light oil first? Sent from Yahoo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-01-29 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
I just looked at the 650 parts diagram and it calls for 10 o rings total. Good luck! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 3:34 PM, bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: That's right. Does the 650 have one fuel line that connects carbs 2 and 3 like the 700 S? If so did you

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Don't buy the Cheap Starter Selenoids on

2019-01-29 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
That really stinks! I hope that's a long time fix! Welcome, I'm a newbie also with a 1984 700 S I'm restoring. Ride safe. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 3:52 PM, Final Twist wrote: Hi there! New to group, I have a 1993 Nighthawk 750 and live in Grand Cayman. 

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-01-29 Thread bobshel...@gmail.com
Lol!! When you put the o rings in did you lube them with light oil first? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 1:25 PM, Holger Selover-Stephan wrote: Mom!? Is that you??? On Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 11:21:52 AM UTC-8, kiwinPA wrote: Yes, you absolutely have to

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