I've been out to Lordco(automotive parts retailer), to find a manual,
but no luck. I'm looking online to find one, but none for the 83
CB750sc :( I usually see the 79-83 and the 90's Clymer books for the
750.
On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 12:47 AM, surfswab <surfs...@gmail.com> wrote:
> That's probly battery acid overflow caused from the churn of the
> electrolyte from the charging.
>
> Make sure the tube is routed such that the drip does not fall on the
> swingarm (which will peel the paint in short order), or on the
> muffler or pipe (it will stain chrome).
>
> And best buy yourself a Clymer manual and read up on the bike, toot
> suite, before your enthusiasm overrides your common sense (!) <grin>
>
>
>
> On Feb 9, 2:17 am, Minh Trat <minht...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Update: I got a battery charger/tender and hooked it up to the battery. It
>> is still in the bike.
>>
>> I see a fluid leaking from a container right below the battery. It's
>> leaking from where a clear hose is connected to the container. Is this
>> urgent?
>> On Feb 8, 2012 10:58 AM, "Pat Patterson" <p...@hot4x4.ca> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> > I wouldn't be but after sitting for over a year the first thing I'd do is
>> > pull the tank off (3 bolts, one hose), drain it, add a lt of fresh gas,
>> > slosh it around and dump that out. Add a cup of methelhydrate, slosh that
>> > around, drain, reinstall the tank. Don't put any gas into it until your
>> > ready to try starting it. Your carbs are going to need some cleaning. How
>> > much work that is depends on how bad they are. Pull the float bowls (can be
>> > done on the bike) and see how much varnish and gunk you have. Small traces
>> > just hose them down with a can of spray cleaner inside and out, lots of
>> > goo....
>>
>> > I'm going to try the pinesol soak with my sled carbs, I did my bike by
>> > hand.
>> > Get a small container and spray some spray into it till you have 1/4" in
>> > the bottom. Soak your needles and screws in this as you disassemble and
>> > clean the carb.
>>
>> > I'm not 100% sure it's a good idea or not but to make a small brush for
>> > cleaning the small passages and holes I cut up short pieces of stranded
>> > wire. And one usb cable that didn't work had a nice shielded wire. I faired
>> > out the shielding and pushed it through a few of the passages. For the jets
>> > I used a single strand from 14ga automotive wire. I also have a tip cleaner
>> > from a cutting torch but decided that would be too abrasive.
>>
>> > At 10:11 PM 2/7/2012, you wrote:
>>
>> > Hey Pat! Glad to hear from a local. I'm by the freeway, 96th and 160th.
>> > Update: the bike is now in my garage(no big doors, just a 3ft mandoor.
>> > It's a heavy beast, and access in is awkward. Gonna have to park it
>> > outside in a month. I am smelling a little bit of gas from the top of the
>> > tank, should I be worried? I'll post pictures in a bit.
>>
>> > Cheers!
>> > On Feb 7, 2012 8:49 PM, "Pat Patterson" <p...@hot4x4.ca> wrote:
>> > Hey a local, I'm about 40 min east of you depending on where in Surrey.
>> > I'm just off the Sumas exit in Abbotsford. I work fri,sat,sun at 104 and
>> > 176 if you need any help. Once the weather gets better we'll have to go for
>> > a ride. Those east coasters get to do it all the time being all clumped
>> > together like they are.
>>
>> > And ya for our market I'd be all over that bike for $500.
>>
>> > At 04:55 PM 2/6/2012, you wrote:
>> > West coast Canada, Surrey (25minutes south of Vancouver). Time to google
>> > dryrot.
>>
>> > On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 4:52 PM, paul annen <greenzer...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > 500 is a great price... i would start with a through carb cleaning... and
>> > > check the tires carefully for dryrot...
>>
>> > > what part of the world are you in?
>>
>> > > On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:17 PM, Minh Trat <minht...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > >> Hello,
>>
>> > >> I am going to purchase a 83 Nighthawk 750. It has been sitting in a
>> > >> storage place for over a year. Tires are still soft, with decent
>> > >> amount of tread. The seller says that he regularly got the bike
>> > >> maintained by a mechanic the past few years, but that guy passed away,
>> > >> so the seller gave up on the bike, and bought a Ducati.
>> > >> I looked at the bike, and we attempted to start up the bike. No joy.
>> > >> We were starting the bike with jumper cables hooked up to the battery.
>> > >> It started, but the engine did not turn over. What are common problems
>> > >> that would cause this, and what type of fixing do I need to look into?
>> > >> I don't know much about motorcycles, but wouldn't mind learning about
>> > >> it.
>>
>> > >> Is the bike worth it for $500? I am getting it tomorrow, so a quick
>> > >> response would be great.
>>
>> > >> Thanks.
>>
>> > >> Minh
>>
>> > Pat Patterson
>> > Abbotsford, BC, Canada
>>
>> > 2001 PT Cruiser
>> > 83 450 Honda Nighthawk
>> > 78 F350 460/C6 on propane
>> > 71 Bronco 302/C4/D20 D44/9" {o===o}
>>
>> > "Just add Lightness-"
>> > Colin Chapman. (1928 - 1982)
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