Hi there, I'm from the UK and have an '85 CD250 (same engine) that has *
exactly* the same problem - i.e. warm it up, head off, it loses power when
you put the throttle on, then surges, then I'm up and running. Only ever
happens in the first minute or so. Once engine's been running it goes away.
Quote: warm it up, head off, it loses power when you put the throttle on,
then surges, then I'm up and running. Only ever happens in the first minute
or so. Once engine's been running it goes away. I can stop, do some
shopping, come back and it will be fine.
That is normal behavior. Leave the
I have a theory that 99% of internet questions boil down to is this
normal?.
Thanks Allen! I'm going to head out this afternoon and leave my choke on.
I'll report back
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 11:53 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.comwrote:
Quote: warm it up, head off, it loses power when
Pull the chain from the back of the rear sprocket. If you can fit a 1/16
drill bit under the chain then you need to replace them.
Here is one guy's write up. Personally I think he is letting the wear go
too far. And WD40 is not a suitable chain lubricant/cleaner as it is a
penetrating oil and will
On cold days I used to:
1. Start bike
2. Wait for RPMS to jump up to 3K, and lower choke till it went down to 2k.
3. Gear up, keeping an eye on the RPMs and adjusting back down to 2k when
needed.
4. Once choke was about 3/4 off I'd hop on the bike and ride away.
5. Occasionally pull in the clutch
And that was your recipe to cure the slump / surge on start up? I like the
science - I'm trying it!
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 12:41 PM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.comwrote:
On cold days I used to:
1. Start bike
2. Wait for RPMS to jump up to 3K, and lower choke till it went down to 2k.
3.
Since we are on the subject of chains, I found this article and I'm
definitely buying the brush.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/tirox-motorcycle-chain-cleaner/
http://www.jpcycles.com/search/search?Ntt=tiroxContext=0Ntk=All
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 7:26 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com
Side question: How do you have your bike running without being on it? My
bike won't start unless the sidestand is up and will kill the engine if I
put the sidestand down. Do you just lean it against a wall or something?
On Aug 16, 2013 6:41 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote:
On cold
depending on the bike you should be able to leave it on side stand and just
pull in the clutch and after it starts let clutch out. your not in gear. it
will stay running.
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 8:43 AM, R. Campbell likethes...@gmail.com wrote:
Side question: How do you have your bike running
Put the bike in neutral. The sidestand switch only kills the bike when it
is in gear. If yours kills the bike when in neutral then you have a wiring
issue.
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 8:43 AM, R. Campbell likethes...@gmail.com wrote:
Side question: How do you have your bike running without being
yea either the side stand switch or the clutch switch would be my guess?
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 8:53 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote:
Put the bike in neutral. The sidestand switch only kills the bike when it
is in gear. If yours kills the bike when in neutral then you have a
Yep, do the traditional Honda riverdance of trying to find neutral.
Same thing happened/s on my Deauville, Transalp and 125 Varadero! My
lawnmower works like a dream though...
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 1:59 PM, nighthawkin gswannab...@gmail.com wrote:
yea either the side stand switch or the
Graham ill post pictures and all yhe info this weekend.
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013, Graham Rogers wrote:
sure would like to see pics and particulars,
On Aug 14, 2013, at 12:29 PM, Chris Lopez wrote:
Location is Cherry Hill NJ
I did forget about that
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013,
heres ebay completed list -
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=honda+750_osacat=6024_from=R40LH_Complete=1_vxp=mtr_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR10.TRC0.A0.Xhonda+nighthawk+750_nkw=honda+nighthawk+750_sacat=6024
heres kbb - ouch! I don't like what they have to say! 1525 trade in and
2280 retail.
Here is a video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5ZwX3MWd7Y
Looks like a nice product.
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 8:35 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote:
Since we are on the subject of chains, I found this article and I'm
definitely buying the brush.
What is the mileage? Any marks from being dropped like on the pipes or
mirrors? Does the tach still work? All of this and any other condition
issue will work against you. Personally $3000 is about top price unless you
get someone who HAS to have that bike. For $3k I'd expect new tires,
allen? its in the title.
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 10:23 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.comwrote:
What is the mileage? Any marks from being dropped like on the pipes or
mirrors? Does the tach still work? All of this and any other condition
issue will work against you. Personally $3000 is
Well but this is a 2001, and you don't see those very often. I would say if
everything works fine and mileage is low, $3k is about right.
Javier.
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 10:23 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.comwrote:
What is the mileage? Any marks from being dropped like on the pipes or
DOH!!
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Javier Garcia jajgar...@gmail.com wrote:
Well but this is a 2001, and you don't see those very often. I would say
if everything works fine and mileage is low, $3k is about right.
Javier.
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 10:23 AM, Allen Thomas
Still condition and mods play a major role in the price that people are
willing to pay. With 8K and no condition issues I agree $3000 is a fair
price.
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 10:28 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.comwrote:
DOH!!
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Javier Garcia
Here is one that is not only the rare 1 year only blue color, but actually
sold on ebay. It has 24K miles which we all know is nothing, it sold for
$2000.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Nighthawk-/141009037939?hash=item20d4cb2a73vxp=mtr#ht_500wt_1182
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 10:30 AM,
To all,
It has never been dropped, but the tach does bounce around, so not broken
all the way yet, but the spring I am sure will go soon.
Still pondering the idea of keeping but thought I would ask the group there
thoughts on price?
Thanks for the input.
Tom
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 8:29 AM,
Sure, for what it is worth my kids are still relatively young as well. I
struggled with it for a while too, and still do sometimes. I occasionally
feel selfish because I am putting myself at an increased risk. But you have
to live your life as well, and if doing something you love on occasion is
should run in neutral with side stand down
On Aug 16, 2013, at 8:43 AM, R. Campbell wrote:
Side question: How do you have your bike running without being on it? My bike
won't start unless the sidestand is up and will kill the engine if I put the
sidestand down. Do you just lean it against a
Yours is worth at least $3000. What you see on Craigslist is seldom what they
sell for. However, I had a 2002 with less than 4,000 miles on it and sold it a
few months ago for $3800. I had only one person come and look at it and he
didn't ask any questions, just bought it on the spot. Mine
First of all, hot damn, you totally CAN put the side stand down in neutral!
This is a life changing discovery. You guys are my heroes.
Second of all, the choke thing. This helped! I started the bike, choke all
the way on. After a couple minutes, I went down to 3/4 choke, another
couple
no that is not normal. it should not take 8 miles with choke on to warm up.
what is the idle set at? not sure of a nh 250 idle rpm's but I think 1k or
higher? make sure the idle is set at the proper rpm? did you double up the
seafoam? what oil is in the bike? 10w40 or ?
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at
ron on the ascot forum has 2 project ascots for 500 if anyone is
interested? heres his email and videos. he lives in Newport, va 24128
zamm2...@gmail.com
http://youtu.be/esDepFrtoQI
http://youtu.be/gIj5l0NcYwM
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How do I find out what the idle is set at? I don't know what oil is in it.
:\ I didn't add more Seafoam before my ride tonight, but I'll do that
tomorrow and go on a long ride.
Thanks!
On Friday, August 16, 2013 9:25:33 PM UTC-5, nighthawkin wrote:
no that is not normal. it should not take 8
Your carbs are probably a bit dirty. There are lots of youtube videos on
how to clean them.
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 10:25 PM, nighthawkin gswannab...@gmail.com wrote:
no that is not normal. it should not take 8 miles with choke on to warm
up. what is the idle set at? not sure of a nh 250 idle
The 250 doesn't have a tach correct? I think what Jim was going for was Is
your idle speed really slow?, Also I have tried a product called Startron,
and I have to say it worked for me. You might want to give that a try as
well as a bigger dose of seafoam.
http://mystarbrite.com/startron/
On
allens right. thks.
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 11:02 PM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.comwrote:
The 250 doesn't have a tach correct? I think what Jim was going for was
Is your idle speed really slow?, Also I have tried a product called
Startron, and I have to say it worked for me. You might
Doesn't sound normal to me but I did have a Honda Rebel 250 that did that -
even after I cleaned the carb so it may be normal for that engine, Graham
On Aug 16, 2013, at 9:00 PM, Rachel Campbell wrote:
First of all, hot damn, you totally CAN put the side stand down in neutral!
This is a
bikes with thick oil have this issue also. I can see it being more
difficult with a 250. rotella 10w30 is more than enough protection. not to
mention it will get you better mpg's.
On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 11:05 PM, Graham Rogers
grahamjoanrog...@gmail.comwrote:
Doesn't sound normal to me but I
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