Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Upgrade electronic ignition for 1983 Nighthawk CB650SC

2021-04-12 Thread Jenya Spektor
I did not know that. Apologies... Is there a more modern electronic ignition that I can use? If you know of any. Thank you Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2021, at 6:17 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > >  > The 1983 Nighthawk CB650SC has electronic ignition. It has no points or > condenser. > >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Starter issue (yet again) - brushes are ground to powder.

2020-09-14 Thread Jenya Spektor
egroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/nighthawk_lovers/872b104e-0bf2-4103-a671-ab2dcc993d2fn%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/nighthawk_lovers/872b104e-0bf2-4103-a671-ab2dcc993d2fn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fork seals leaking

2020-09-09 Thread Jenya Spektor
Thank you all! I’ll try the tool first and see how it works. If the problem persists I’ll move on the replacing the seals. Best, Jenya Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2020, at 6:45 PM, Francisco Gomez wrote: > >  > Hello Kenya how are you, this is Francisco Gomez from Venezuela, to solve > y

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter issue (yet again) - brushes are ground to powder.

2020-08-21 Thread Jenya Spektor
y into the intake under > the seat if your bike starts poorly to save your starter brushes on cold days. > 3. You'll need to learn carb cleaning as it's much cheaper and easier and > enjoyable to this yourself. > 4. Consider this: The nighthawk was engineered to be a dai

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Screen Cowl-My 85 cb700sc

2020-08-18 Thread Jenya Spektor
Can you send a link? Thanks Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 18, 2020, at 12:29 PM, gary glick wrote: > >  > Thanks. Ordered a new one (repro). NASU on Amazon. $55 > >> On Tue, Aug 18, 2020 at 12:18 PM geo-hawk allan >> wrote: >> Yes as kyle stated...eBayI just did a quick look on there as

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter issue (yet again) - brushes are ground to powder.

2020-08-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
d/nighthawk_lovers/CAGg-qp0dA1Upd1_tYtm%3DKK4rCbKWJTzHwq2nZTHVweDzECFE6w%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To u

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter issue (yet again) - brushes are ground to powder.

2020-08-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
Thank you all for your input. I will read through these and will go through the checklist as well to see if any of the symptoms are there. For one, I can tell you right away that I did sync the carbs but not sure if I did a food job with that. And yes, sometimes I hold the start button for littl

[Nighthawk Lovers] how to replace front brakes on 1983 honda nighthawk cb650Sc

2020-07-18 Thread Jenya Spektor
Hey guys. I am about the swap my front break pads. Is there an illustrated guide or a video that will help me get through the process? Thank you! Jenya -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Power issue - 1983 NH CB650SC

2020-02-03 Thread Jenya Spektor
ifference. Even after warm up, I have > to keep the choke on , on my 700S, for 2-3 miles and it’s still not running > normal till about 5 miles > > On Mon, Feb 3, 2020 at 12:33 PM Jenya Spektor > wrote: > >> Graham, good to hear from you! >> After 5 min of warm up, whe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Power issue - 1983 NH CB650SC

2020-02-03 Thread Jenya Spektor
n Mon, Feb 3, 2020 at 11:15 AM Graham Rogers wrote: > What are the rpms in those two gears? That would tell us more what is > normal and what is not. You have very little power in any gear under 3k > rpms, probably not till you get around 4-4.5 rpms. > > On Mon, Feb 3, 2020 at 9

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Charging/Electrical Issue

2019-12-10 Thread Jenya Spektor
spills, sealed and much more cold cranking amps. Got mine at > batteries + bulbs . About 100 bucks each here in ohio > >> On Sat, Dec 7, 2019, 7:49 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: >> Thanks guys - I did start a bike and when reviving the voltmeter shows 14 v >> or more. So I presu

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Charging/Electrical Issue

2019-12-07 Thread Jenya Spektor
ut lead on battery with bike running. Should show > 12 + volts at idle and about 14.5 volts at about 5k rpms. > Darin > >> On Sun, Dec 1, 2019, 1:13 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: >> I have followed the steps in the manual - my regulator reads 1 when I touch >> the yel

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Charging Issues?

2019-12-01 Thread Jenya Spektor
t does test bad I think we all pretty much > agree that Rick's has the best replacement parts. > https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/ > > -Kyle > > > On Fri, Nov 29, 2019 at 11:55 AM Jenya Spektor wrote: > Hey fellow owners! > I have a question (just to validate

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Charging/Electrical Issue

2019-12-01 Thread Jenya Spektor
st replacement parts. >>> https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/ >>> >>> -Kyle >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Nov 29, 2019 at 11:55 AM Jenya Spektor >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hey fellow owners! >>>> I have a question (just to val

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fuse block

2019-12-01 Thread Jenya Spektor
otorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/nighthawk_lovers/5e7601a2-2173-42ff-9f96-f5a9

[Nighthawk Lovers] Charging/Electrical Issue

2019-11-29 Thread Jenya Spektor
Hey fellow owners! I have a question (just to validate my assumption). Recently I went on a few rides that lasted for an hour or so (and I had to stop and turn the bike on and off for quite a few times). Well the battery that was fully charged when leaving the house would drop down to 11V and th

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-30 Thread Jenya Spektor
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-24 Thread Jenya Spektor
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-20 Thread Jenya Spektor
c6a&bu=43699536482&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fusr%2Ffullcirclepowersportsco&sojTags=bu=bu > $158. Delivered. > Just took the bike out for its first time on the road in 24 years, Graham > > Sent from my iPad > > On Sep 17, 2019, at 2:30 PM, Jenya Spektor wrote: &

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
fore. > Another 25 minutes to put the wheels back on the bike. > > On Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 1:30 PM Jenya Spektor > wrote: > >> Here are my budget picks - >> >> https://4into1.com/shinko-712-tire-set-honda-cx500c-d-gl500-cb550sc-cb650c-sc-gl650/ >> >> ht

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
-gl500-cb550sc-cb650c-sc-gl650/ https://4into1.com/bridgestone-bt-45-tire-set-honda-cx500c-d-gl500-cb550sc-cb650c-sc-gl650/ On Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 10:38 AM Jenya Spektor wrote: > In Sheepsheadbay, Brooklyn, NY 11235 > If anyone knows of any good shop around me - let me know. > Otherwis

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
point me to it? Thanks again, Jenya On Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 8:43 AM Graham Rogers wrote: > Where are you again Jenya? > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Sep 17, 2019, at 8:23 AM, Jenya Spektor wrote: > > > > They charge $55 just to mount and balance (and you have to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
They charge $55 just to mount and balance (and you have to dispose of your old tires yourself). That’s per tire. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 16, 2019, at 9:28 PM, Holger Selover-Stephan > wrote: > >> On Sep 16, 2019, at 6:26 PM, Jenya Spektor wrote: >> >> Thanks

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-16 Thread Jenya Spektor
Thanks as always - now when it is ‘3818’ that means 38th week of 2018, correct? Thanks Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 16, 2019, at 5:50 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: > > About 3500 miles into the battlax tires I put on this year with no > complaints. What does concern me that I havent seen discusse

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 NH CB 650 - need to change tires

2019-09-16 Thread Jenya Spektor
Hey Friends. I am sure there are topics already in existence for the topic, but wanted to see what you can suggest. I just discovered a few cracks in the side wall of my rear tire - time to get rid of it. My local shop had some questions for in order to give me a more accurate price (going rate

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] After a 40 min of driving the battery is almost dead.

2019-08-28 Thread Jenya Spektor
The battery and the alternator function as they should: the voltage goes up to 14 v when revving. Will see if the battery keeps malfunctioning. On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 6:09 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: > Thank you guys - will troubleshoot and look into the manual as well. J > > Sent from

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] After a 40 min of driving the battery is almost dead.

2019-08-22 Thread Jenya Spektor
olt range or decrease) then the problem >>>> is your charging system, (wiring, alternator and/or regulator). Others can >>>> tell you how to test them, Graham >>>> >>>>> On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 9:50 AM Jenya Spektor >>>>>

[Nighthawk Lovers] After a 40 min of driving the battery is almost dead.

2019-08-22 Thread Jenya Spektor
Hello friends, I have noticed recently that my battery is loosing juice after a long drives. Where do I start with troubleshooting the cause? I have a 1983 CB650 NH. The light is always on. Nothing else should be draining the battery? Unless... Can you help to troubleshoot. (The battery is 6month

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil is leaking from the rubber (half-circle) gaskets under the valve cover.

2019-08-15 Thread Jenya Spektor
Anyone can help? On Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 4:01:10 PM UTC-4, Jenya Spektor wrote: > > Would anyone know or have a part number for these? See pic. I did change > the gasket already and hoped that a small leak would stop. But it did not - > so I think it's those little s

[Nighthawk Lovers] Oil is leaking from the rubber (half-circle) gaskets under the valve cover.

2019-08-14 Thread Jenya Spektor
Would anyone know or have a part number for these? See pic. I did change the gasket already and hoped that a small leak would stop. But it did not - so I think it's those little suckers. It is the ones that are on the header side of the engine (front). The ones on the carb side do not leak. Than

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

2019-08-05 Thread Jenya Spektor
Good morning, What should be a gap for the new set of the NGK standard spark plugs? Thanks again. J On Friday, August 2, 2019 at 4:58:13 PM UTC-4, Jenya Spektor wrote: > > I did - and it was firing when against the engine block. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 2, 2019,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

2019-08-02 Thread Jenya Spektor
I did - and it was firing when against the engine block. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2019, at 4:29 PM, Holger Selover-Stephan > wrote: > > I meant "ran the engine with one spark plug wire removed" > >> On Friday, August 2, 2019 at 1:27:04 PM UTC-7, Holger Selover-Stephan wrote: >> Go

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

2019-08-02 Thread Jenya Spektor
ne of the others in the same bank just to be > sure > >> On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 4:12 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: >> So comrades - it is the cylinder or related issue. Just swapped the 3rd carb >> with a spare one and the story is the same. So what can I do with my limited

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

2019-08-02 Thread Jenya Spektor
ers wrote: > > > Should have been wet with gas if you had spark but no gas getting to it. Does > that cylinder give a vacuum reading when using gauges? > >> On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 9:48 AM Jenya Spektor wrote: >> Dry and looked good (as per chart I have). >> &g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

2019-08-02 Thread Jenya Spektor
Dry and looked good (as per chart I have). On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 9:37 AM Graham Rogers wrote: > Right, was that #3 spark plug wet or dry when you removed it? > > On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 9:33 AM Jenya Spektor wrote: > >> Thanks for that - yes I have a spare rack of carbs. Wi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

2019-08-02 Thread Jenya Spektor
email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/nighthawk_lovers/CAGg-qp0e7ebV2Pp_v7WP1ZGuoviozcEk1DjhA6Mf69mpL%3DKeYw%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/nighthawk_lovers/CAGg-qp0e7ebV2Pp_v7WP1

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

2019-08-02 Thread Jenya Spektor
uld get it to sputterDid you clean the > carbs? I put mine into a Sonic Cleaner with Carb cleaner to get the circuits > clean. > > Hope this helps > > DJ > >> On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 11:03 AM Jenya Spektor wrote: >> >> Doug, >> Thanks for the guid

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

2019-07-26 Thread Jenya Spektor
one of the solid browns. With the key in the >> off position you should have infinite resistance for those two pairs since >> the circuit is open. When the key in the On position you should have 0 >> resistance between red/black, and the brown/white and one of the Browns. In >&

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

2019-07-24 Thread Jenya Spektor
the plastic >> fuseblock. >> >> -Kyle >> >> >> On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 8:59 AM Jenya Spektor >> wrote: >> >>> Power no more... >>> I am going to confess - it's entirely my fault. The bike was starting >>> and running fin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 hawk to cafe racer

2019-07-24 Thread Jenya Spektor
e. That tells you what you need to > do. Lean it out? Install some baffles? And pipe extensions, etcAnd > having to adjust your pilot screws with any change. > > On Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 8:59:04 PM UTC-6, Jenya Spektor wrote: >> >> Got it - *without rej

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

2019-07-24 Thread Jenya Spektor
le > > > On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 9:34 AM Jenya Spektor > wrote: > >> Kyle, I did check the fuse block and everything is plugged in fine (I >> actually unplugged every connector going into the fuse block one by one) >> and nothing seems loose - UNLESS something in

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

2019-07-24 Thread Jenya Spektor
ck wires, it gets loose and begins to arc and will melt the plastic > fuseblock. > > -Kyle > > > On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 8:59 AM Jenya Spektor > wrote: > >> Power no more... >> I am going to confess - it's entirely my fault. The bike was starting and >&g

[Nighthawk Lovers] My bike (1983 NH 650) went dead - no electrical power at all.

2019-07-24 Thread Jenya Spektor
Power no more... I am going to confess - it's entirely my fault. The bike was starting and running fine until... I decided to change the gage cluster to the single all-in-one gage. So I took off the light and unhooked all the wires from the light bucket as well as disconnected the old gage clust

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas in engine oil - leaking carbs (again).

2019-06-07 Thread Jenya Spektor
:04 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > Glad to hear. Downloaded the wiring diagram on my old phone and couldn't > zoom in on it. Checked it out on my new phone and could read it. Again, > glad to hear you're on your way > > On Thu, Jun 6, 2019, 5:58 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas in engine oil - leaking carbs (again).

2019-06-06 Thread Jenya Spektor
good with the wiring diagram Kyle sent? >> On Thu, Jun 6, 2019, 1:36 PM Graham Rogers >> wrote: >> Just blow compressed air through them >> >>> On Thu, Jun 6, 2019 at 1:22 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: >>> I will do both - will check the overflow tubes and pl

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Gas in engine oil - leaking carbs (again).

2019-06-06 Thread Jenya Spektor
Darin Hatton wrote: > Had same issue. Replaced float needles, same issue. Polished the needle > seats with mothers aluminum polish on q-tip in my drill. No more issue > > On Thu, Jun 6, 2019, 10:33 AM Jenya Spektor wrote: > >> After a series of episodes of the leaking carbs, I

[Nighthawk Lovers] Gas in engine oil - leaking carbs (again).

2019-06-06 Thread Jenya Spektor
After a series of episodes of the leaking carbs, I decided to see if it had leaked into the engine - and viola - it did. So I am taking the carbs out yet again and will double check the float levels and the float needles. Some of them (at least 3) have very little spring action left in them. Sh

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wiring of the Speedo/Tach cluster

2019-05-31 Thread Jenya Spektor
I am about to start on it this weekend - appreciate any direction from NH folks! Thanks again, J On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 5:28 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: > Hey friends, > I am in a process of installing a single digital speedo and would like to > use the plugs and the connectors fro

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Does oil need to be drained for valve cover gasket replacement?

2019-05-15 Thread Jenya Spektor
old gasket out or scraping it > off so that no debris falls into the engine. I changed my oil after I did > it tho > > On Wed, May 15, 2019, 2:28 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: > >> Since this is the first time I have to do it (i have a small leak/wet >> spot on the corners o

[Nighthawk Lovers] Does oil need to be drained for valve cover gasket replacement?

2019-05-15 Thread Jenya Spektor
Since this is the first time I have to do it (i have a small leak/wet spot on the corners of the engine, right under the cover) I just need to know if I need to drain ALL or just a bit to get the gasket replaced. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Need help with my 1983 650

2019-04-14 Thread Jenya Spektor
I do have it. Will rebuilt it and keep as a spare. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2019, at 2:20 PM, Amanda Wurzer wrote: > > Do you still have the set of carbs? > >> On Sun, Apr 14, 2019, 1:15 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: >> So - we are riding! I just gave up on the o

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Need help with my 1983 650

2019-04-10 Thread Jenya Spektor
they are fair look them up they offer pick up also goid luck > > On Wed, Apr 10, 2019, 9:43 AM Jenya Spektor wrote: > >> I am about ready to give up. Need help! Does anyone from this group lives >> near NYC (South Brooklyn in particular) - I just need a little hand holding >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Need help with my 1983 650

2019-04-10 Thread Jenya Spektor
19 at 8:47 AM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Jenya, I live in central PA, about 3 and a half to 4 hours away I’m >> guessing, unless there is traffic and it can be 6 hours, Graham >> >> On Thu, Apr 11, 2019 at 1:43 AM Jenya Spektor >> wrote: >> >>> I am a

[Nighthawk Lovers] Need help with my 1983 650

2019-04-10 Thread Jenya Spektor
I am about ready to give up. Need help! Does anyone from this group lives near NYC (South Brooklyn in particular) - I just need a little hand holding with this bike. Or if there are any good mechanics around that I can talk to. It's all about the carbs. It started with a small leak and had turne

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

2019-04-08 Thread Jenya Spektor
c=Global_Internal_YGrowth_AndroidEmailSig__AndroidUsers&af_wl=ym&af_sub1=Internal&af_sub2=Global_YGrowth&af_sub3=EmailSignature> > > On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 2:37 PM, Jenya Spektor > wrote: > I got it (the rejetting kit)from carbjetkits.com for the CB650 with air >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Replacing the sight glass on the Master cylinder and bleeding the ....

2019-04-03 Thread Jenya Spektor
low so it doesn’t overflow out. Or, open >> the bleeder valve on caliper. >> >> On Wed, Apr 3, 2019 at 10:43 AM Jenya Spektor >> wrote: >> >>> Thank you both for the detailed response. If I am to do it without >>> disconnecting the lines, how hard it

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Replacing the sight glass on the Master cylinder and bleeding the ....

2019-04-03 Thread Jenya Spektor
all four are just about out and can be finally >>> extracted by removing the slats and pulling them out with either a last >>> pump and/or carefully jiggling them out with a pair of pliers. Get them >>> almost out by pumping, remove the slats or whatever you use, and somet

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Replacing the sight glass on the Master cylinder and bleeding the ....

2019-04-02 Thread Jenya Spektor
back of the bike down > so the front wheel is off the ground, does the wheel spin freely? > > On Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 4:33 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: > >> I have not done anything but to drain the cylinder and to replace the >> glass (followed by replenishing the fluid and blee

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Replacing the sight glass on the Master cylinder and bleeding the ....

2019-04-02 Thread Jenya Spektor
sn’t pretty > much clear with no crystallization, etc, then assume the calipers and > pistons are in the same state. If so, clean the them > > On Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 1:01 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: > >> So i had to replace the sight glass - my old one had just disintegrated >

[Nighthawk Lovers] Replacing the sight glass on the Master cylinder and bleeding the ....

2019-04-02 Thread Jenya Spektor
So i had to replace the sight glass - my old one had just disintegrated (which I did and did well at that). I bled the brakes as per the shop manual. The thing is, NOW the front wheel is a bit sticky - almost feels like the break pads really have no gap between the pads and the disk. Is there an

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

2019-03-21 Thread Jenya Spektor
I did remove the pilot screws. I do not have the compression 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 P

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

2019-03-20 Thread Jenya Spektor
hel...@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] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the

2019-03-19 Thread Jenya Spektor
; > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 8:00 PM, Jenya Spektor > wrote: > Let me get the carbs to work - 1 is not working and 3 is so so. > I’ll follow your advice on getting the carbs to work. Will keep you all > updated > > Sent from m

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

2019-03-19 Thread Jenya Spektor
Will do Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2019, at 9:02 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > > Check the color of your spark plugs, save time and guess work > >> On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 9:00 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: >> Let me get the carbs to work - 1 is not working and 3 is so

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

2019-03-19 Thread Jenya Spektor
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: > I got it (the rejetting kit)from carbjetkits.com for the CB650 with air

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

2019-03-19 Thread Jenya Spektor
t 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, but I had instal

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

2019-03-19 Thread Jenya Spektor
d around for hours > trying to get all cylinders running sometimes. Maybe that one cylinder > doesn’t need choke, you just have to experiment in starting procedure a bit. > The last Nighthawk I synced all cylinders ended up at 20 but it took a bit > of tweaking. > >> On Su

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

2019-03-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
vacuum tube. > >> On Sun, Mar 17, 2019 at 1:18 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: >> Hey friends! >> So I have cleaned everything, installed them on the bike. All seem to be >> working (even thought #3 header pipe is not as hot as the others - measured >> it with the

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

2019-03-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
29, 2019, at 2:50 PM, Arthur Sheller wrote: > > If you plan on doing this great, blow out every hole you can find after > cleaning and make sure the floats are at 18.5 mm. Good luck!! > >> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019, 1:16 PM Jenya Spektor > Hey - so i got the carbs off (actual

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

2019-03-15 Thread Jenya Spektor
Arthur, Will these filter fit my 1983 650? And if so, what is the best way to connect them and where do I tuck them in? The space is pretty tight from the fuel outlet to the carb fuel intake plastic nozzle? Thanks, Jenya On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 11:47:00 AM UTC-5, Arthur R (Bob) Sheller

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

2019-03-04 Thread Jenya Spektor
Since it’s plastic - soapy water and dry them out after? Or should I just leave them be? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2019, at 2:55 PM, Bob Sheller wrote: > > What are you soaking them in? > >> On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 1:52 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: >> Hey guys -

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

2019-03-04 Thread Jenya Spektor
Also check for vacuum leaks, vacuum tube screws in securely, pet cock >>>> vacuum tube not leaking. Spray starting fluid around carbs while bike is >>>> running, increase in revs indicates vacuum leak >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> &g

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

2019-02-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
; >> On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 6:56 PM Jenya Spektor > So cleaned the carbs, changed all the rubber and installed it back. Number >> 1 and 3 are not working (the exhaust headers are cold to touch). What should >> I do? Thanks >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >

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

2019-02-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
So cleaned the carbs, changed all the rubber and installed it back. Number 1 and 3 are not working (the exhaust headers are cold to touch). What should I do? Thanks Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 31, 2019, at 5:45 PM, "bobshel...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > Is that the one that's on this thread?

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 hawk to cafe racer

2019-02-07 Thread Jenya Spektor
s an aftermarket fuse box. Probably 10 bucks. > Air shocks was easy. I measured the stock travel with wheel of the ground > and decided I wanted to go with a longer shock and slide the front forks to > level the bike out. > > On Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 5:14:49 PM UTC-6, Jenya Spekt

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 hawk to cafe racer

2019-02-07 Thread Jenya Spektor
then tell you what to buy. Worked out good for me. Still need > to sync the carbs but it sounds great. However I haven't rode it yet. May > have to tweek the fuel/air screws a little. > http://carbjetkits.com/bikes-with-jet-kit-calculator.html. > >> On Thursday, February

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 hawk to cafe racer

2019-02-07 Thread Jenya Spektor
via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! > wrote: > > Ok , here are the pics. Let me know if you have any questions > > > >> On Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 9:46:17 AM UTC-6, Jenya Spektor wrote: >> I was talking about the plastic enclosure that holds the stock air filter

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

2019-01-31 Thread Jenya Spektor
One more thing - not directly related but... my throttle cables are a bit sticky. So I used the ‘drislide’ bike aid oil to live the inside of the cables. They would work fine for a few rides and then the throttle handle would become sticky again. Is there a trick of cleaning them out with someth

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 hawk to cafe racer

2019-01-30 Thread Jenya Spektor
air intake. Lean out the air/fuel mixture screw a little. (pilot > screw) . That's bout it. What else can I help you with? Be glad to. > > On Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 2:51:20 PM UTC-6, Jenya Spektor wrote: >> >> Also, what did you use instead of an air box - there ar

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

2019-01-29 Thread Jenya Spektor
Pardon my ignorance - but where is the fuel rail located? I had changed the 6 orings on two aluminum and one black plastic connectors between the carbs... the black plastic t-shaped tube connects to the tank I believe. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2019, at 4:17 PM, Tommy Hill wrote: > > D

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 hawk to cafe racer

2019-01-29 Thread Jenya Spektor
Also, what did you use instead of an air box - there are bunch of things that fit on it on both sides. Thanks On Sat, Jan 26, 2019 at 7:48 AM Jenya Spektor wrote: > Thank you! I will measure the diameter of the air intake side of the > carbs. JS > > Sent from my iPhone > > On

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

2019-01-29 Thread Jenya Spektor
ibe 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,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 hawk to cafe racer

2019-01-26 Thread Jenya Spektor
_10324_10621%2Csearchweb201603_0%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=a83f2238-2644-4047-a5bb-ba5c5cd18d8e&algo_expid=a83f2238-2644-4047-a5bb-ba5c5cd18d8e-4 >> >>> On Friday, January 25, 2019 at 3:34:24 PM UTC-6, Jenya Spektor wrote: >>> What brand/size air filters are you us

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: 85 hawk to cafe racer

2019-01-25 Thread Jenya Spektor
What brand/size air filters are you using for this build? Thanks On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 6:48:06 PM UTC-5, roidfingers wrote: > > Got the carb supports on today and the air filters. Didn't have any gas. > Sprained a bit of brake cleaner in there. Been sitting for 4 months. She > fired rig

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

2019-01-14 Thread Jenya Spektor
works in NY >> >> On Fri, Jan 11, 2019 at 3:07 PM Jenya Spektor >> wrote: >> >>> I design web/desktop applications for living... so a lot of strategic >>> and creative work. That’s why I enjoy my old metal ‘toys’ so much when I >>> have time to tin

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

2019-01-11 Thread Jenya Spektor
; >> On Fri, Jan 11, 2019 at 10:16 AM Jenya Spektor wrote: >> I in NYC and right now it's 25 degrees - so an Irish coffee would be the way >> to go. >> And thanks for your support - that is something that keeps me going at this >> point. >> Jenya >> &g

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

2019-01-11 Thread Jenya Spektor
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Carbs started leaking out of the blue.

2019-01-10 Thread Jenya Spektor
cleaning the carbs themselves. > This morning I did all that on a Nighthawk 700S. Got everything back together > and it’s only running on 3 out of 4 cylinders. I may have to start over, > Graham > >> On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 1:30 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: >> Hi all - coming

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

2019-01-10 Thread Jenya Spektor
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs started leaking out of the blue.

2018-12-18 Thread Jenya Spektor
nual) - it would help. Best, and thank you. Jenya On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 3:25 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: > Hey - thank you all. Tried both the mallet to the carb bowls as well as > shutting off and restarting. Let’s give it a few hours to soak in the fuel > - hopefully the shrinkage is the c

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

2018-12-18 Thread Jenya Spektor
Hey - thank you all. Tried both the mallet to the carb bowls as well as shutting off and restarting. Let’s give it a few hours to soak in the fuel - hopefully the shrinkage is the culprit. Will update later today/tomorrow. Sincerely, Jenya Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2018, at 11:00 AM, EG

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

2018-12-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
ve >> to be replaced, Graham >> >>> On Mon, Dec 17, 2018 at 4:41 PM Jenya Spektor wrote: >>> I am in NYC - Brooklyn. Not sure if there is anyone around who can help? >>> Hope there is. I am in love with this bike, but the previous owner did >>>

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

2018-12-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
I am in NYC - Brooklyn. Not sure if there is anyone around who can help? Hope there is. I am in love with this bike, but the previous owner did neglect it and now I am paying for the years of neglect. If someone is around Brooklyn (Sheepshead bay Area) and can help me get this bike sorted out, I wo

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

2018-12-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
Mine is CB650 Nighthawk - 1983. Are the carbs the same? On Monday, December 17, 2018 at 2:56:40 PM UTC-5, Jenya Spektor wrote: > > Had stored the bike (1983 NH 650) in the warm garage since early November. > Had drained the carb bowls, turned the petcock to off position. > Today was

[Nighthawk Lovers] Carbs started leaking out of the blue.

2018-12-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
Had stored the bike (1983 NH 650) in the warm garage since early November. Had drained the carb bowls, turned the petcock to off position. Today was a nice warm day so i decided to start it - all of the sudden, the fuel started leaking from the carbs down to a starter and oil enclosure. I turned

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My 83 Nighthawk issues

2018-10-24 Thread Jenya Spektor
October 24, 2018 12:27 PM, Amanda Wurzer < > amanda.wur...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > If you're having consistent power issues, check the usual suspects like > plugs, wires. Use premium non ethanol gas. Clean carbs for sure and have a > sync hooked up to see where they&

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My 83 Nighthawk issues

2018-10-24 Thread Jenya Spektor
ile > for these bikes to warm up. > > Get Outlook for Android <https://aka.ms/ghei36> > > -- > *From:* nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com < > nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Jenya Spektor < > skaspek...@gmail.com>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] My 83 Nighthawk issues

2018-10-24 Thread Jenya Spektor
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[Nighthawk Lovers] My 83 Nighthawk issues

2018-10-24 Thread Jenya Spektor
Hey crew! So here is an issue I've been having - I start the bike (it's 50 degrees outside in NYC now). The bike starts with choke open, I let it run a bit (1-2min) at 2300rpm, then I close the choke and it idles ok at 1200rph. After a few minutes I try to go in 1st gear and the bike just stall

[Nighthawk Lovers] New battery for 1983 Nighthawk

2018-08-30 Thread Jenya Spektor
Looking to replace my battery - can someone recommend a good not too expensive brand that fits with the stock motorcycle wiring and the battery compartment. Thank you! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscr

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