I checked their site but I still can't figure out what jet needles I need for my 1985 NH 650SC. I'll check my manual and/or email them later I guess. Thanks. Richie
On Saturday, March 24, 2012 5:18:27 PM UTC-4, Graham Rogers wrote: > > I just bought jets for a 650 and 700S from these guys > jetsrus.com/ > > Graham > > On Mar 24, 2012, at 3:12 PM, 85_NH650 wrote: > > I'd like to thank all of you guys and this group for giving me the > confidence to tackle my carb cleaning. It gave me a lot of insight into the > condition of my bike and saved me a lot of money since my time was > 'free'... It took a lot of cleaning to remove all the gunk from previous > PO's fixes, but my bike is now running just fine. > Does anyone have a link to where I could get some jet needle replacements > for a 1985 Honda Nighthawk 650SC, but it looks like I need at least one of > those replaced. > Again, thanks to all of you. > Richie > > On Wednesday, February 22, 2012 4:33:15 PM UTC-5, surfswab wrote: >> >> <MPG> >> >> You should get in the neighborhood of the 40s. Too many variables to >> be exact. Headwinds, windshield or no, tire size and condition, >> passenger or not, speed, style of riding, etc. >> >> Best to track gallons vs. mileage over a period of time, then average >> the numbers to come up with a ballpark for your particular bike. >> >> My 750 generates 42-ish. I've heard of more sedate riders getting as >> much as 50 and some zoom-zoomers as low as in the 30s. >> >> >> On Feb 22, 2:31 pm, 85_NH650 <[email protected]> wrote: >> > You guys are on the right track. I found an old invoice showing that >> > they installed a set of #38 pilot jets and 8 washers. I guess I'll >> > find out what size they are when I get to that part. I did read about >> > the washer mod on several sites. >> > >> > BTW, what kind of gas mileage should I expect from an 85 NH 650? I'm >> > in Florida, but (unfortunately) I only ride it once in while, so I >> > lose track... Great bike though. >> > Hey Surf, I have to go easy on the PO here, because some day I might >> > be one... ;-) >> > >> > Thanks guys. >> > >> > On Feb 22, 2:23 am, surfswab <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > > <I think someone put some >> > > shims in there and the bike seems to run rich.> >> > >> > > Much as I hate to admit it, that may be something the PO actually did >> > > right. Hondas tend to be cold-blooded (slow to warm up and run right >> > > and a characteristic mid-throttle hesitation) because the carbs are >> > > set purposely lean from the factory to avoid running afoul of the >> EPA. >> > >> > > A common mod to improve throttle response is to insert two Radio >> Shack >> > > #4 washers under the needles, in lieu of a trial-and-error rejet. It >> > > improves performance throughout the range. >> > >> > > I won't let the PO off entirely, though. It depends on whether he >> > > used the correct washers. I forget the exact measurements of the >> > > washers, but I know #4 works best. Of course, if he used some other >> > > washers out of a can he had lying around, he might still be the dufus >> > > we've accused him of being ;-) >> > >> > > Anyway, #4s would only cost ya a couple bucks, and you'd know you had >> > > the right ones. >> > >> > > On Feb 21, 6:21 pm, 85_NH650 <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > > > Hi Pat. >> > > > Somehow the ascii drawing got distorted, but you got the picture! >> > > > Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the group. Now I feel better >> > > > about installing these gaskets. I guess the POs were reinstalling >> torn >> > > > gaskets and used sealant to prevent leaks from the tear and old >> > > > rubber... >> > > > I'll be tackling the needle jet next because I think someone put >> some >> > > > shims in there and the bike seems to run rich. >> > > > Thanks again. >> > > > Richie >> > >> > > > On Feb 21, 12:24 pm, Pat Patterson <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > > > > Nice askii sketch btw. That's called a double lip o-ring. In the >> > > > > hydraulics world it's the best but can be fussy to get to lay in >> the >> > > > > grove properly. You MUST make sure it doesn't get rolled or >> twisted >> > > > > on install. Don't use any sealant But a light smear of oil (110% >> no >> > > > > dust or grit) can sometimes help it seal for startup. On fussy >> > > > > sunstrand pumps I've used a very light smear of white lith grease >> but >> > > > > carbs don't work at 2500psi so you should be ok. >> > >> > > > > At 08:02 AM 2/21/2012, you wrote: >> > >> > > > > >Hi Bob, >> > >> > > > > >Just to clarify, this is what a cross-section of my gasket looks >> like. >> > > > > >The upper part is more 'rounded' of course and fit the carb's >> groove >> > > > > >perfectly while the bottom part has a groove inside that runs >> around >> > > > > >the entire gasket's shape. >> > > > > >Richie >> > >> > > > > >Bowl Side >> > > > > > ________ >> > > > > >/ \ >> > > > > >| ______ | >> > > > > >|_| |_| >> > >> > > > > >Body Side >> > >> > > > > >On Feb 20, 6:26 pm, [email protected] wrote: >> > > > > > > I just looked at a spare carb and was reminded that the >> gasket is a molded >> > > > > > > o-ring that matches the shape of the groove in the bowl. The >> o-ring looked >> > > > > > > to be round(cross section). >> > >> > > > > > > On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 1:23 PM, 85_NH650 <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> > > > > > > > Hi Guys, >> > >> > > > > > > > I finally decided to take the plunge and clean my carbs >> myself. I have >> > > > > > > > an 85 NH 650 that had terrible recurring issues with >> hesitation/ >> > > > > > > > choking/stalling at low speeds while performing fine at >> higher speed. >> > > > > > > > I had the jets cleaned a couple of times but the problems >> came back >> > > > > > > > within days. This started around the time ethanol was >> introduced. >> > >> > > > > > > > I'm still in the process of cleaning the carbs, but I'd >> like to know: >> > > > > > > > 1). which side of the gasket faces the float bowl (bottom >> part of >> > > > > > > > carb): the rounded side or the 'grooved/flat side? >> > > > > > > > 2). Do I need to use any kind of sealer/compound or RTV (?) >> type stuff >> > > > > > > > on the gaskets before installing? Or anything else to >> 'treat' the >> > > > > > > > gaskets before installation? >> > >> > > > > > > > It looks like whoever worked on the carbs before used some >> type of >> > > > > > > > gasket sealing stuff and I had to soak/clean up a mess of >> old and >> > > > > > > > newer material that had deteriorated and clumped into the >> carbs and is >> > > > > > > > probably effecting the low jets. We shall see. >> > >> > > > > > > > I'd appreciate any help/advice you can give me as this is >> the first >> > > > > > > > time I tackle this task to cut down on the cost of having >> someone else >> > > > > > > > do it for me. >> > >> > > > > > > > Thanks, >> > >> > > > > > > > Richie >> > >> > > > > Pat Patterson >> > > > > Abbotsford, BC, Canada >> > > > > VA7PDP >> > >> > > > > 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. 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