[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Misfire/Knock

2016-04-01 Thread Erik Prime
March 30, 2016 at 2:24:43 PM UTC-5, Erik Prime wrote: >> >> Hello all ! >> >> I am about to be a proud owner of a 1983 Nighthawk 650. I have owned 8 >> motorcycles in the last 12 years, anything from a 1982 CX500, up to a >> CBR1000 >> >> The 6

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Misfire/Knock

2016-04-05 Thread Erik Prime
Forget replacing the coils till > you've got the fuel system clean and taken care of, Graham > > On Friday, April 1, 2016, Erik Prime > > wrote: > >> well, i threw some Seafoam in there yesterday, and let her rev (above >> 2000rpm) for a bit. It is definitely mor

[Nighthawk Lovers] Low Idle / Cold Start Knock

2016-04-05 Thread Erik Prime
Re-starting this post with a new, better video. I hear a knock coming from the lower part of the engine, whenever the idle is below 1000RPM Click Here! It only does this below 1000 RPM, on a cold start. The knock goes away over 1200RP

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Low Idle / Cold Start Knock

2016-04-05 Thread Erik Prime
CORRECT LINK <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o17fmaKPfAg&feature=em-upload_owner> click there. OOPS On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 2:55:59 PM UTC-4, Erik Prime wrote: > > Re-starting this post with a new, better video. I hear a knock coming from > the lower part of the e

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Low Idle / Cold Start Knock

2016-04-06 Thread Erik Prime
hese bikes sound like that when the RPM's dip? On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 8:10:52 PM UTC-4, jman2343 wrote: > > Also smell your oil for gas. Carbs might be over filling causing rich > mixture > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 5, 2016, at 3:25 PM, Erik Prime &g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Low Idle / Cold Start Knock

2016-04-07 Thread Erik Prime
Yea i do have a meter, and i will be syncing them this weekend. The gas tank is nice & shiny. If anyone on here wants to buy & rebuild my old carbs, im going to either ebay them or sell them to the rebuilder, anyone on here will get them cheaper if they want them -- You received this message

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Misfire/Knock

2016-04-10 Thread Erik Prime
Got the new carbs on yesterday, and yep, the bike runs like a champ. No more knocking sound, no more weird idle, no more starting problems. It's like a new bike yay. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscrib

[Nighthawk Lovers] New Clutch Pack Question

2017-05-11 Thread Erik Prime
Good Morning I just bought back my 83 650 from someone I sold it to a couple years ago, and noticed the clutch slipping at high RPM. $50 and an hour or two doesnt sound too bad, thought it tackle the clutch this spring. Seems pretty straight forward, however i have ONE question:Will the re

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] New Clutch Pack Question

2017-05-11 Thread Erik Prime
all from my own clutch job, the outers are OBVIOUSLY different, > and the rest aren't order specific. Just make sure you alternate them. > > Take your time, take pictures, don't rush. > > Kurt > > On May 11, 2017 10:41, "Erik Prime" > > wrote: >

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 650S for sale

2017-08-16 Thread Erik Prime
Lately my NH has been idling funny.. Almost stalling while launching in 1st gear. Past 4000RPMs it feels great, but put something is wrong in the low end. Anyways, I already have too many toys, not enough space, time to say goodbye. New parts last 2 years: All 4 carbs, clutch, petcock, tires, pl

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 650S for sale

2017-08-16 Thread Erik Prime
Located in Northern VA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 650S for sale

2017-08-16 Thread Erik Prime
Roughly 15,000 miles Honestly the bike could probably go hundreds of miles as long as the revs stay up. It's just that once you come to a stop it's got a weird surging idle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To u

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 650S for sale

2017-08-16 Thread Erik Prime
The carbs are new/reman from a guy on EBAy who buys,refurbishes, and sells carbs for our bikes. So yea when it started acting up I spent $300 on those carbs and it didn't do it. It starts acting up after running/heating up for about 3-5 minutes. I can send you a video, email me your info @ erik

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 650S for sale

2017-08-17 Thread Erik Prime
Yea I forgot to mention I am buying a skiff this weekend too.. And with my Pickup Truck, Antique truck, A Harley, and a Boat it's all too much -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 650S for sale

2017-08-17 Thread Erik Prime
m > > On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 7:00 AM Erik Prime > wrote: > >> Yea I forgot to mention I am buying a skiff this weekend too.. And with >> my Pickup Truck, Antique truck, A Harley, and a Boat it's all too much >> >> -- >> You received this message bec

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 650S for sale

2017-08-25 Thread Erik Prime
gt;> >>>> I'd love to work something out Erik. I'm thinking.. >>>> >>>> On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:24 AM Erik Prime wrote: >>>> >>>>> Yea i hear ya >>>>> >>>>> if its for sale in like 2 weeks

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 650S for sale

2017-08-25 Thread Erik Prime
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/6267392725.html On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 2:46 PM, Erik Prime wrote: > My # is 703-929-0940 <(703)%20929-0940>, can you shoot me a text > > On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 2:16 PM, Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> >> Erik, if you