Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1985 700s Intermitten Fuel Leak

2016-07-26 Thread Kyle Munz
You can buy metric o-rings anywhere. If you take the old one in to an auto parts store they should be able to help. On Jul 26, 2016 19:49, "FLIGHT 327" wrote: > > My 700S leaks fuel intermittenly from the fuel inlet T fitting connection > to the #2 carburetor when the bikes sits for a week or mo

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1985 700s Intermitten Fuel Leak

2016-07-26 Thread FLIGHT 327
My 700S leaks fuel intermittenly from the fuel inlet T fitting connection to the #2 carburetor when the bikes sits for a week or more. Its not the fuel line, I have obseverd exactly where the fuel is leaking from. I need to replace the O ring(s) that seal the fuel fitting in the carbs but it s

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Idle Screw late model

2016-07-26 Thread EGrider
One more thing--since the idle screw points down, removing the tank does nothing. You can't see it from above, only the plate it pushes against to open the butterfly. That plate gave me my ah-ha! moment, though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nigh

[Nighthawk Lovers] Idle Screw late model

2016-07-26 Thread EGrider
Funny timing. I just located mine yesterday. Idle screw is between 2 and 3 carb dead center. Access between carb and airbox, not carb and engine. I turned it with my finger with engine cold. Screw is vertical with protrusion you can push with a long screwdriver with engine hot. As usual, clockwi