Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Chain tension - Shifting problems

2011-09-06 Thread Dave D
Hi. Yes it has a cable clutch. Adjust to help shifting into first? Do you think the loose chain was causing the slipping/chatter I had previously? I guess it needed to be adjusted regardless. One thing...I haven't got my manuals in yet, do you adjust the chain while it's sitting on the side

[Nighthawk Lovers] Oil in Starter Motor

2011-09-06 Thread Jaybird248
Recently my high mileage 92 NH750's starter motor bugged out. The solonoid clicks but the motor won't turn. On removing the starter, I found the inside full of oil, which apparently entered by way of the starter clutch. Should there be oil on the starter clutch where it connects with

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 83 550

2011-09-06 Thread Allen Thomas
Good suggestion ppl on the GS forum often have to disassemble and clean the fuse block to cure their electrical woes. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Damion Champ voidsh...@gmail.com Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 21:20:18 To:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Chain tension - Shifting problems

2011-09-06 Thread Mack Swanson
If it was the chain making the chatter you may want to check and see if you need a new chain and sprockets.  I always change both sprockets and chain at the same time.  When tightening the chain always make sure that you adjust both sides of the rear tire evenly.   Mack From: Dave D

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Chain tension - Shifting problems

2011-09-06 Thread Allen Thomas
I can't think of how a chain would affect gear shifting. A loose chain will make the bike feel rough for lack of a better description. I would adjust the cable to ensure the clutch fully engages/disengage before assuming there is a problem with the clutch pack or the shift fork. Set the

[Nighthawk Lovers] 2001 Nighthawk 750 RPM gage issue

2011-09-06 Thread Thomas Cuzman
Sorry guys, Not sure what is going on with my account but someone sent me a link with pictures on how to fix the broken/bouncing rpm gage needle. My computer has wiped it away and cannot find. Could whoever sent that please send again. Thanks Tom C -- You received this message because you are

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 82 CB450SC

2011-09-06 Thread Joey Kelley
Responding to Old E-mails here - Sorry for the delay! John! Welcome aboard! -Joey, Group Moderator, Brewer, Maine. 82 CB450SC (Black) and 1978 Suzuki GS-1000E On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 9:42 PM, Paul p...@hondanighthawks.net wrote: *Thanks for the note John! You bike looks as sharp

[Nighthawk Lovers] Oil Level Nighthawk 250

2011-09-06 Thread Dave D
Hey, Can someone give me a quick how-to on checking the oil level on this bike? I'm waiting for my owner's manual to come in the way and I'm wondering if my oil level is low. On the side stand, sitting level, dip stick in screwed in or notand what viscosity oil? I won't get into dino -vs-

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oil Level Nighthawk 250

2011-09-06 Thread Graham Rogers
On the level, hold it up level if you have no main stand, dip stick just resting in place, not screwed in. I use Shell Rotella T 15w - 40. On Sep 6, 2011, at 7:41 PM, Dave D wrote: Hey, Can someone give me a quick how-to on checking the oil level on this bike? I'm waiting for my owner's

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oil Level Nighthawk 250

2011-09-06 Thread Dave D
Thanks. Where on the dipstick should it be? Somewhere on the smaller section at the bottom? Sure wish I had a picture. :-) The last inch of the stick has grooves, I assume to collect the oil so you can see the level. Dave On Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 8:36 PM, Graham Rogers graha...@ptd.net wrote:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oil Level Nighthawk 250

2011-09-06 Thread Graham Rogers
At the top of the grooves, you got it. On Sep 6, 2011, at 9:49 PM, Dave D wrote: Thanks. Where on the dipstick should it be? Somewhere on the smaller section at the bottom? Sure wish I had a picture. :-) The last inch of the stick has grooves, I assume to collect the oil so you can

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oil Level Nighthawk 250

2011-09-06 Thread Allen Thomas
+1 on Rotella T 15-40 Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Graham Rogers graha...@ptd.net Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2011 20:36:48 To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oil Level Nighthawk 250

2011-09-06 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oil Level Nighthawk 250

2011-09-06 Thread Hanghank
+2 on Rotella T 15-40. Best price at WalMart From: Allen Thomas Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2011 8:59 PM To: Nightwawk Lovers Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Oil Level Nighthawk 250 +1 on Rotella T 15-40 Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Graham Rogers