[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 4-into-2 exhaust options

I went with the Mac 4:1 for my 650. The last picture of my album shows how it looks. My bike came with a kerker 4:1 but it was Rusty. I can tell you the Mac is no where near as thick as the kerker or any OEM exhaust I've touched, bit it fit pretty good and I like the look. If it was my daily dri

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 4-into-2 exhaust options

I'm looking for a 4-into-2 exhaust for my 1983 NH650. There doesn't appear to be an aftermarket 4-into-2 system made for it. And the used OEM exhausts on eBay usually are in worse shape than what is on my bike now. MAC does offer a 4-into-2 system for the CB*550*SC. The main difference betwe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Quite all right Tommy, been looking for OEM winker stay for left side since I pick bike up in October On Wed, Jul 3, 2019, 5:34 AM Tommy Hill wrote: > Oh. I see what you mean. I didn’t notice the “buy” thing was grayed out. > Sorry > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Oh. I see what you mean. I didn’t notice the “buy” thing was grayed out. Sorry -- 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+

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Thanks Graham 👌 On Mon, Jul 1, 2019, 7:44 PM Graham Rogers wrote: > I’ve put them on bikes years ago and have them on two Nighthawks now. I > really like them > > On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 7:34 PM Darin Hatton > wrote: > >> Sounds like the repro parts I saw. How do you think they are and how they

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

I’ve put them on bikes years ago and have them on two Nighthawks now. I really like them On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 7:34 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > Sounds like the repro parts I saw. How do you think they are and how they > will hold up? I wouldn't mind repop so bad if some one can actually put > thei

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Sounds like the repro parts I saw. How do you think they are and how they will hold up? I wouldn't mind repop so bad if some one can actually put their hands in them and give some kind of opinion? C'mon kiwi. What do you think? On Mon, Jul 1, 2019, 7:30 PM Graham Rogers wrote: > I found my orde

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

I found my order on eBay but have no idea how to show it. They were $69/ pair and came from Taiwan On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 7:27 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > Thanks Kiwi. Hers what I got. Forgot to attach pic > > On Mon, Jul 1, 2019, 7:25 PM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Yes, winter stat. I’ll check i

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Looks terrible, I know. Was hanging when I picked the bike up On Mon, Jul 1, 2019, 7:23 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > As in " winker stay " ? Please elaborate Kiwi. I'd love to check out some > other options . I just want 2 in front that work, match and appear OEM. I > have front left taped up with a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Yes, winter stat. I’ll check if I have some packaging that will tell me where I got them On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 7:24 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > As in " winker stay " ? Please elaborate Kiwi. I'd love to check out some > other options . I just want 2 in front that work, match and appear OEM. I > ha

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

As in " winker stay " ? Please elaborate Kiwi. I'd love to check out some other options . I just want 2 in front that work, match and appear OEM. I have front left taped up with a stainless steel splint to get me by till I can find something original appearing and functional. ThanksD On Mon, Jul 1

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

I actually prefer one particular aftermarket front turn signal holder. On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 7:01 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > Yes Tommy-San, would love to have Japan printed on the new ones. I have > been keeping up on what you post as it seems you are one of the few > die-hards contributing. Gonn

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Yes Tommy-San, would love to have Japan printed on the new ones. I have been keeping up on what you post as it seems you are one of the few die-hards contributing. Gonna keep searching till I find what I need (want). I did find 2 700s in the 84 model for sale on craigslist in the Akron Ohio area

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

When I looked left side was unavailable, right side still available. On Mon, Jul 1, 2019, 7:00 AM Tommy Hill wrote: > Just looked. Cmsnl.com has them. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe from

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Just looked. Cmsnl.com has them. -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

I tried non-OEM and they sucked. -- 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 g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

I bought them new from somewhere, can’t remember where On Sun, Jun 30, 2019 at 7:21 AM Tommy Hill wrote: > Darin, those are called “winter stays” by microfiche. I am pretty sure > they have those new (great investment) on cmsnl.com or maybe even > Partzilla. > > -- > You received this message be

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Darin, those are called “winker stays” by microfiche. I am pretty sure they have those new (great investment) on cmsnl.com or maybe even Partzilla. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Darin, those are called “winter stays” by microfiche. I am pretty sure they have those new (great investment) on cmsnl.com or maybe even Partzilla. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Left front turn signal rubber mount you mean or both turn signal and mount? On Sat, Jun 29, 2019 at 3:49 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > I'd like to find one of those myself. Don't see any around here or on > craigslist anywhere. Would look good next to the 700. Speaking of which, > you wouldn't happen

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

I'd like to find one of those myself. Don't see any around here or on craigslist anywhere. Would look good next to the 700. Speaking of which, you wouldn't happen to have a left front turn signal for the 700 would ya? I'm still in need and am Leary to buy one on line as the cracks that form on the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Nope, can’t keep it. I already have a blue 85 650 Nighthawk and an 86 700S. Ps. I have 5 garage doors Sent from my iPad > On Jun 28, 2019, at 3:30 PM, Darin Hatton wrote: > > Sounds like a keeper. Hope you got room in that little gray shed you keep all > these finds in. By the way, how many

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Sounds like a keeper. Hope you got room in that little gray shed you keep all these finds in. By the way, how many garage doors do you have on that garage? I don't think I have seen either end in any of your pics. I think I'm liking the 83 650 nighthawk more and more because so much of that bike

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

It rode pretty bad so this morning I drained the front forks - water and a little fluid. Refilled with ATF and set the air at 10 psi, such a difference. I really like this one. On Fri, Jun 28, 2019 at 3:05 PM Darin Hatton wrote: > Very nice kiwi, very nice indeed. I'm starting to dig those 650s

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Very nice kiwi, very nice indeed. I'm starting to dig those 650s more and more On Thu, Jun 27, 2019, 8:24 AM Tommy Hill wrote: > Looks great! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe from this gro

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Sir Graham the Nighthawk Jedi Master!! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Jun 26, 2019 at 12:21 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: Everything! Brakes, clutch, fork seals, turn signals, carbs, fuse block (actually I add thickness to the fuses to get the necessary contact), clean, clean, clean

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Great job -Kyle On Wed, Jun 26, 2019 at 12:21 PM Graham Rogers wrote: > Everything! Brakes, clutch, fork seals, turn signals, carbs, fuse block > (actually I add thickness to the fuses to get the necessary contact), > clean, clean, clean and buff, paint the engine, sand and polish the valve >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Everything! Brakes, clutch, fork seals, turn signals, carbs, fuse block (actually I add thickness to the fuses to get the necessary contact), clean, clean, clean and buff, paint the engine, sand and polish the valve cover. The exhausts and mufflers alone were in pristine shape. On Wed, Jun 26, 201

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

That’s lovely, what year is it. -- 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 gr

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

Wow, what all did you have to do to it? -Kyle On Wed, Jun 26, 2019 at 9:40 AM Dave D wrote: > NICE!!! > > On Wed, Jun 26, 2019 at 8:15 AM Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> Back from the dead, sat under tree for 5 years >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk

NICE!!! On Wed, Jun 26, 2019 at 8:15 AM Graham Rogers wrote: > Back from the dead, sat under tree for 5 years > > -- > 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 help

Thanks for your thoughts. I do expect to have the top-end redone. But who knows maybe I'll get lucky. I'm going to give it to go with seafoam and I'll report back. Cheers. On Wed, Apr 24, 2019, 11:13 AM Amanda Wurzer wrote: > My dad's a seasoned and certified motorcycle mechanic for over 40

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 help

My dad's a seasoned and certified motorcycle mechanic for over 40 years and recommends the same thing. However, he is also the type to recommend stop leak in radiators and has blown engines because of thinking like that. Dad's not dumb by any means but that doesn't mean his advice is always right e

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 help

👍 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Apr 24, 2019 at 11:12 AM, Darin Hatton wrote: Running on the road under a load instead of on the center stand may free things up On Wed, Apr 24, 2019, 12:10 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: Good advice 👍 Thanks! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 help

Yeah I've tended to think the same about Sea Foam. But the shop owner recommended it, and he is a seasoned professional mechanic. Says he's seen it work in practice. As a hack home mechanic, I'm not really in a position to doubt him. BTW, the carbs have already been cleaned and rebuilt. This is

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 help

Omg. Seafoam? Really? Lol... Sorry but that's not a fix that a shop should be recommending... You're better off taking the carbs apart and meticulously going th rough every single orface to clean it. Seafoam is nothing more than glorified butane. On Wed, Apr 24, 2019, 11:12 AM Darin Hatton wrote:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 help

Running on the road under a load instead of on the center stand may free things up On Wed, Apr 24, 2019, 12:10 PM bobshel...@gmail.com wrote: > Good advice 👍 Thanks! > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 help

Good advice 👍 Thanks! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Apr 24, 2019 at 10:55 AM, aajawo wrote: Thanks, I also got advice from local shop.  But they recommend Sea Foam in crankcase.  I've only run it on the center stand for about 30 minutes and it does seem to be helping.  Next, sh

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 help

Thanks, I also got advice from local shop. But they recommend Sea Foam in crankcase. I've only run it on the center stand for about 30 minutes and it does seem to be helping. Next, shop said to change oil, run it on the road for 40 minutes, let cool, add Sea Foam, run on road for 40 minutes, and

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 help

Wow that was a big change in compression! Good to know. 👍 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Apr 24, 2019 at 10:44 AM, Darin Hatton wrote: When I got my 700s fired up for the first time #1 cylinder wasn't firing. Compression check showed 80lbs in that cylinder. My problem was stuck p

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 help

When I got my 700s fired up for the first time #1 cylinder wasn't firing. Compression check showed 80lbs in that cylinder. My problem was stuck piston rings from sitting for years. I mixed acetone and atf 50/50 and poured into cylinder, let soak for a week. This brought compression up to 120 , cyl

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 help

100 psi is not bad, bike should run. Something else is going on Sent from my iPad > On Apr 24, 2019, at 6:03 AM, aajawo wrote: > > So a few weeks ago I purchased a 1983 NH 650 to restore. It has 17k miles > and hadn't been started for years. I installed new battery and rebuilt the > carbs.

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 help

So a few weeks ago I purchased a 1983 NH 650 to restore. It has 17k miles and hadn't been started for years. I installed new battery and rebuilt the carbs. The compression with cold engine was 130 PSI for all cylinders with throttle closed (forgot to hold it open). At first it started up and

[Nighthawk Lovers] `1983 Nighthawk 550 riders in Rock Hill SC, Wanna Ride with us sometime ?

Would love to get up a good group of guys to go on rides. Short or long. No Drama. Let us know if this sounds like you. marion.branh...@gmail.com. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 550 horn

Can't remember who posted the question about the 550 horn, whether it had a casing or not. The answer is no. I just bought a 550 and it was the first thing I looked at. Its just a naked horn, as in any eBay pic with the tabs for the wires exposed, Graham -- You received this message becaus

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 clutch problems

I forgot to mention, hook up the mightyvac to the slave cylinder bleed valve. Also this process works for hydraulic brakes. On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 8:08 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Do what Graham and Tommy suggest and bleed the master cylinder. However > you my need a mityvac or at least using one

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 clutch problems

Do what Graham and Tommy suggest and bleed the master cylinder. However you my need a mityvac or at least using one will greatly speed up the process and reduce your stress levels. You can pick one up for around $25 from any auto parts store. If you can't spend the cash or borrow one the old way of

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 clutch problems

I wrap a cloth around the bango bolt when I don't have a helper. Works pretty well. If the air is in the top end, you can also turn the handle bars fully to the right and leave overnight. This will often restore normal ops. If the air is below the MC, this probably won't work. -- You recei

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 clutch problems

Allen will help you out when he's up and about. In the meantime, slightly loosen the banjo bolt, that's the bolt where the brake fluid line goes into the reservoir at the handlebars and has the Louis Armstrong music coming from it. While loosening it, squeeze in the clutch lever, air bubbles and

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 clutch problems

Hey y'all, i'm having problems priming the master cylinder on my clutch. I bought the rebuild kit after noticing the pistons rubber sealer was old and worn. I also replaced the secondary cylinder (rebuild kit). I tried first pumping slowly with the lid off the resevoir allowing bubbles to ri

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

I know, I'm from down under .. It was up the right way I thought.. Sent from my iPad > On Oct 5, 2015, at 23:30, Ashley bugajski wrote: > > I put a pic of the bike on here. We live in sturgis, Mi it has25,600 miles on > it. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

The vin register s as a 650. -- 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

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

I put a pic of the bike on here. We live in sturgis, Mi it has25,600 miles on it. -- 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_love

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

Matt, is it a 650 or a 700S? Sent from my iPad > On Oct 4, 2015, at 20:56, Ashley bugajski wrote: > > This is a rare find! This claasic"84" Night-hawk Honda. Is a great bike for > taller riders but still great for all. > This bike is in beautiful shape, runs great, no rust or dents and it fire

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

This is a rare find! This claasic"84" Night-hawk Honda. Is a great bike for taller riders but still great for all. This bike is in beautiful shape, runs great, no rust or dents and it fires right up. Low mileage at 25,6000 miles. It was kept in the garage and Just put a new battery in it this mo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

Hi, thanks for replying. How many miles has it done, what kind of shape is it in and where are you? Graham Sent from my iPad > On Oct 3, 2015, at 11:16, Ashley bugajski wrote: > > I'm selling my 84 Night hawk. $1250 if interested. Great bike! > > -- > You received this message because you a

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

I'm selling my 84 Night hawk. $1250 if interested. Great bike! -- 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...@goog

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

Even just simply getting your hand close to the pipe you should notice if it is really hot before you touch it. On Fri, Sep 4, 2015 at 8:47 PM, Tommy Hill wrote: > Laser schmazer! Just touch a piece of ice to it. Or your finger if you > are brave or early in the process. > 😉 > > -- > You receiv

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

Laser schmazer! Just touch a piece of ice to it. Or your finger if you are brave or early in the process. 😉 -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

My experience with a 4 cylinder bike running on two cylinders indicates that there is very little chance of it getting to 70 MPH using two cylinders. One easy way to check - get a laser thermometer and check relative cylinder temperatures - or exhaust temperatures. If two are hot and two ar

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

I can't see it doing 70 on only 2 cylinders. I would suggest having another shop look at it. Do you know if the first shop did a leak down test, a simply compression test, or just shrugged their shoulders and made something up? Did they say which two cylinders were suspect and did they check the co

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

I'm about to go pick it up today. It sure feels like it's running on all of them, we had it going 70mph on the road to the shop so it's hard to imagine that it's only using two, right? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

Does it run on all 4 once warmed up? If so then just ride it the rings could be stuck. Allen Thomas On Sep 2, 2015 12:45 PM, "Zachary graham" wrote: > Hello, I bought my first motorcycle a couple months ago, an 83 Honda night > hawk 650. After working on it for a bit and just received word from

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

Ah, too far away, I'm in PA Sent from my iPad > On Sep 2, 2015, at 16:39, Zachary graham wrote: > > I'm located in a city about 15 minutes west of Flint, MI. City is named > Durand. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lo

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

I'm located in a city about 15 minutes west of Flint, MI. City is named Durand. -- 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+

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

1984 and 1985 models are the same. Where are you? Graham Sent from my iPad > On Sep 2, 2015, at 12:35, Zachary graham wrote: > > Hello, I bought my first motorcycle a couple months ago, an 83 Honda night > hawk 650. After working on it for a bit and just received word from the shop > that I d

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 650 engine swap

Hello, I bought my first motorcycle a couple months ago, an 83 Honda night hawk 650. After working on it for a bit and just received word from the shop that I dropped it off at that only 2 pistons have compression. After doing a little research I found that I can probably get a different engine

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk cb550sc

Sure. Allen Thomas On Aug 26, 2015 10:49 AM, "'Adam Laske' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" < nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Thanks Allen. That all seems to have worked! It's running great with no > wires heating up! I really appreciate ur help! > > -- > You received this messag

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk cb550sc

Thanks Allen. That all seems to have worked! It's running great with no wires heating up! I really appreciate ur help! -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk cb550sc

First clean and reassemble ALL connectors including all the bullet connectors in the headlight. Use dielectric grease on assembly. If that doesn't fix it. Try removing fuses to isolate the circuit that is making them heat up. Then trace with a multimeter and look for wires with high Ohm resistance

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk cb550sc

Im having problems with my two main wires going into the fuse panel. They are heating up. I can't figure out why. Iv replaced battery. Reg rectifier. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 450sc issues

I bought rebuild kits for my 700S from partzilla.com. They may have rebuild kits for the 450. It included the orings for the fuel rail as well as other orings and seals. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubs

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 450sc issues

Also if you are new to riding I highly suggest you read this book.​ Proficient.Motorcycling_The.Ultimate.Guide.to.Riding.Well.pdf ​ On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 9:48 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Sorry I have never owned or

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 450sc issues

Sorry I have never owned or worked on your specific model, however here are some more resources which you should find useful. You have the all metal slide carbs, which are actually nicer than the later rubber diaphragm carbs, however there is an accelerator pump on them so be sure to be careful not

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 450sc issues

I'll look for some docs and links but this will get you started. I know it is for mikuni but the kehin carbs are almost identical. http://youtu.be/95nlrP-yn2I Allen Thomas On Feb 26, 2015 7:31 PM, "Robert Brooks" wrote: > Kyle- > > Yeah I think I'll have to pull them off and clean them. The prev

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 450sc issues

Kyle- Yeah I think I'll have to pull them off and clean them. The previous owner didn't really take care of the bike so he doesn't know when the carbs were last serviced. With the air box on, the bike ran but it was probably at 50% of its potential. It was really unresponsive if you really went

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 450sc issues

To run pods you will most likely need to replace the pilot jets with the next size up and at least two main jet sizes larger. Like I said the carb to airbox boots can act as a velocity stack if you reuse them between the carbs and the pods. Allen Thomas On Feb 26, 2015 3:24 PM, "Kyle Munz" wrote:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 450sc issues

Robert, Graham and Allen are right, if the carbs are clean the bike will run with the pod filters, just not as well as with the airbox. When was the last time the carbs were serviced? -Kyle On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 10:07 AM, Robert Brooks wrote: > Thanks Paul, > > I removed the air box because

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 450sc issues

Hey Kyle, Thanks for your insight. When I bought the bike, the previous owner had already begun modifying it to become a bobber so I decided to go ahead and try to finish the job. In doing so, I removed the air box to get that sort of look. I assumed that the carbs would need some tuning after

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 450sc issues

Thanks Paul, I removed the air box because the previous owner had already started transforming the bike into a bobber and I decided to finish the job. I haven't tried putting the air box back on, but I think it might fix the problem. I'm really trying to figure out what I need to do to the car

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 450sc issues

+1 the carbs are dirty and it is going to be too lean from the pods but should still run once you get the carbs clean. Also all carb bikes are harder to start when it gets cold, especially if the compression is a bit low, which happens to bikes that sit for a long time. (The rings get stuck) I'd sa

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 450sc issues

Have you run it since you bought it a year ago? If not it probably needs the carbs cleaned to get it to run modifications or not. Sent from my iPad > On Feb 25, 2015, at 16:58, Paul wrote: > > Hey Rob, thanks for writing. Sorry to hear about your challenges with the > 450. Have you considered

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 450sc issues

Hey Rob, thanks for writing. Sorry to hear about your challenges with the 450. Have you considered reinstalling the original air box to see that if resolves the issue? Was there a reason the original was removed? *Paul LeBoutillier * *www.hondanighthawks.net * Hon

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 450sc issues

Welcome to the group Robert. Can I ask why you removed the airbox? It's actually an engineered element of the intake on these bikes, the K&N pod filters will run the bike too lean. -Kyle On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 3:27 PM, Robert Brooks wrote: > Paul, > > I bought an old 83 nighthawk 450 about a

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 nighthawk 450sc issues

Paul, I bought an old 83 nighthawk 450 about a year ago and it had been chopped up a bit. When I bought it, it ran "okay ", not the best but it was drive able. Now I've replaced the stock air box with two K&N air pods. After I changed the pods, it won't even start. Do you have any suggestions

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 550

Check also your battery. After multiple cranks, the battery must be low. Those bikes won't charge unless the engine is running over 3k rpms, I think. On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 10:12 AM, Paul wrote: > > On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 7:41 AM, Allen Thomas > wrote: > >> Is the kickstand up? There are igni

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 550

On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 7:41 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Is the kickstand up? There are ignigtion cut off and anti start features > if you have it in gear with the kickstand down. ​I don't think the 550 included that feature but it's always a good idea regardless :)​ *Paul LeBoutillier * *www.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 550

Clean and dry the spark plugs, make sure battery is fully charged, choke almost fully on, no throttle, try starting. If nothing or its trying, give it full choke and no throttle, try again. Once it starts, keep it above 2000 RPMs by slowly knocking the choke back (towards off), until it will idl

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 550

Is the kickstand up? There are ignigtion cut off and anti start features if you have it in gear with the kickstand down. Allen Thomas On Feb 15, 2015 9:25 AM, "nuevajohn" wrote: > Disclaimer: I am a total newbie, noob, etc. > So, I just bought my first bike. A Honda Nighthawk 550 (1983)! I went

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 550

If you had a reasonably long test ride then ignore this, mostly. But...How long did the PO let it sit? Unscrew one of the carb bowl drain screws to make sure you are getting fuel. If it starts and dies again, try checking he bowl again for fuel. I had exact problem and the problem was the fu

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 550

How long did the PO let it sit? Unscrew one of the carb bowl drain screws to make sure you are getting fuel. If it starts and dies again, try checking he bowl again for fuel. I had exact problem and the problem was the fuel petcock was glued shut from sitting. Just a thought and hopefully ea

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 550

Disclaimer: I am a total newbie, noob, etc. So, I just bought my first bike. A Honda Nighthawk 550 (1983)! I went and looked at it and took it for a test drive the other day. It cranked and idled easy, ran just fine. Everything seemed to be working great on top being very sexy. The next day, I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 550 help!

Tommy is correct hold it a 5k rpm and see what you get it should be around 14.7. To test a stator check resistance between all yellow leads it should be consistent. Also check for continuity to ground there should be NONE. If either test fails replace the part. For the R/R you can only test the dio

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 550 help!

First and foremost, make sure to check alt voltage above 2,00 RPMs or so. Won't charge below this setting. -- 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 a

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 550 help!

I recently got a 83 550, Yup the one and only year of this version. I love the bike, it runs real nice (I bit noisy internally so far)-although I dont know if that is normal) but everything's there and works! 29K miles. I live in Minneapolis MN and need a bit of help solving my "charging" issu

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir.

rom.  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Jeremy Date:10/06/2014 12:32 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir. Knock the site glass out and u

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir.

Knock the site glass out and use a dime or a watch crystal 16.9mm or 17mm. Or send to me with a rebuild kit I'll strip, clean, powder coat and fix site glass. Other option is eBay. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 6, 2014, at 10:17 AM, Seth Fickett wrote: > > I was hoping to replace my clutch m

[Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 650 Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir.

I was hoping to replace my clutch master cylinder reservoir because it's leaking like crazy. All I can find is a rebuild kit. Does anyone have an idea where I could get a replacement reservoir? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle L

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1983 Nighthawk 550

Bill, most bent handlebars I have been able to straighten. A friend makes it pretty easy. I use rebar benders, pipes, even two by fours. Get the angles right and a counter force (your friend) there aren't many bends that can't be taken out, Graham On Apr 29, 2014, at 7:16 AM, Bill wrote: >

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