Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil in the air box of my 83 cb650sc

As far as I can tell it is only engine oil. I drained the liquid that was in the separator drain tube into a glass jar - probably about 1 or 2 cc from aprox 25 miles of driving. It did not ignite when I put a flame to it. So I don't think there was any gas. The liquid didn't separate, so I don

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil in the air box of my 83 cb650sc

Beats me, is it oil only in the tube or a mix? On Fri, Nov 22, 2019 at 11:33 PM aajawo wrote: > I'm getting oil in my airbox too, as well as in the drain tube coming off > the separator. It seems like it is more oil than would be normal. And I > too have a leaking valve cover gasket. In fact

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil in the air box of my 83 cb650sc

I'm getting oil in my airbox too, as well as in the drain tube coming off the separator. It seems like it is more oil than would be normal. And I too have a leaking valve cover gasket. In fact the valve cover is still leaking even though I replaced the gasket, put sealant around the plastic

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil is leaking from the rubber (half-circle) gaskets under the valve cover.

Those have come up in this group a few times. I think the part number is 12331-ME5-010 but double check first. Some people have tried reinforcing the old ones with black permatex but if they're shrunk or cracked you're better off just replacing them. -Kyle On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 8:58 AM Jenya S

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil is leaking from the rubber (half-circle) gaskets under the valve cover.

Anyone can help? On Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 4:01:10 PM UTC-4, Jenya Spektor wrote: > > Would anyone know or have a part number for these? See pic. I did change > the gasket already and hoped that a small leak would stop. But it did not - > so I think it's those little suckers. It is the on

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil in the air box of my 83 cb650sc

I just do it when changing the oil. On Tue, May 22, 2018, 10:04 Tommy Hill wrote: > I keep forgetting to empty mine. If y’all keep talking about it, one day I > just might be at home, not doing anything, and remember to do it. > > I guess I need to ride more... > > -- > You received this messag

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil in the air box of my 83 cb650sc

I keep forgetting to empty mine. If y’all keep talking about it, one day I just might be at home, not doing anything, and remember to do it. I guess I need to ride more... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To un

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil in the air box of my 83 cb650sc

> > Just a quick pic of what the bleeder hose looks like in its natural >> habitat. The cap looks like it screws off but it's really more of a plug >> just twist and tug out the plug and have a little pan ready to catch any >> goop. >> >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil in the air box of my 83 cb650sc

So far you're getting lucky and asking the questions I can answer ;) Glad I could help. On Mon, May 21, 2018, 18:34 Raymond Gomez wrote: > Thank you kyle,now I see what the p owner did. I had it right when I > changed plugs last time. So I'm good. Just wanted to let you know, starter > is runnin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil in the air box of my 83 cb650sc

Thank you kyle,now I see what the p owner did. I had it right when I changed plugs last time. So I'm good. Just wanted to let you know, starter is running strong since rebuild, I have some bugs I'm working on,but all the answers you have given me since I joined nh lovers,has worked like a charm

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil in the air box of my 83 cb650sc

Sitting on the bike facing forward, the cylinders start on the left 1-2-3-4. The left side coil fires cylinders 1 and 4, and the right side coil fires cylinders 2 and 3. -Kyle On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 11:34 AM, surfswab wrote: > Dunno exactly how it's set up in the 1980s Nighthawks, but the 91-

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil in the air box of my 83 cb650sc

Thanks, I will certainly do so. Is it possible the tube might be black instead of clear? -- 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 nighthaw

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil in the air box of my 83 cb650sc

Dunno exactly how it's set up in the 1980s Nighthawks, but the 91-03 models have a passive crankcase ventilation system that disposes of the byproducts of the engine's heating and cooling cycles like this: Those cycles produce minute amounts of water condensation mixed with oil which drains thr

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Hi, it looks pretty similar to my 92 Nighthawk I've got in bits, when look at the 83 550 parts diagram. Has the same type of seal then the needle bearing, and that's it. Looking at it I can see how wear on the shaft and needle bearing could allow oil to get through easily. Hope this helps. On S

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Has anyone in the group ever had one apart? Actually taken the shift shaft out, is what i mean? It appears to me there's an inner seal on the shaft in all the parts photos & every other I've seen the images aren't very helpful.if there is & it's leaking, that's got to be the culprit, once s

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Same here, I wasn't able to remove the cover with the engine in the frame. Mine started leaking again too after a while. -Kyle On Thu, Apr 5, 2018 at 12:23 PM, geo-hawk allan wrote: > Hi david, Same trouble here, I put one (outer) seal, we did it just as you > described here, omitting step 4,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Hi david, Same trouble here, I put one (outer) seal, we did it just as you described here, omitting step 4, as I'm almost certain the entire engine needs to come out in order to remove the shifter shaft itself.also, upon looking as best I could via, crappy online images etcit appears th

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

My father and I both have 1986 700Ss that appear to be leaking around the shifter. I would like to confirm the procedure for replacing the shifter seal. 1...Drain engine oil 2...Pull the plastic cover 3...Pull linkage off the shifter shaft 4...Pull the shift shaft (does it come out easily, is it k

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Pressure light

I read the service manual and it says to remove the sync pulse generator cover. I looked at it just before dark last night and need a special bit of some sort. Luckily i have hundreds around. Once it is removed i can test that switch so your advice is spot on. The pressure test kit can be purch

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Pressure light

Find the Oill pressure switch and test it or replace it. I would be real worried about letting it even idle with the light on. Since it started acting up only when you were working on it, probably it is not really low oil pressure, but too much to mess up if it is. -- You received this messa

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Pressure light

yes the bike sounds fine to my untrained ear but no the light does not go out after being cranked i rode it a very short distance to a park about a mile away and back at low speeds listening very closely. she sounded perfect to me. I am just very worried that i might damage the engine. On Thur

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

SUCCESS Thanks guys. -- 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, se

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

Okay. I'll try 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 group, send emai

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

The oil cooler lines are at 2 and 10 o'clock. Then the larger fin is on top of the filter housing and mates between the fins on the ring. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

Just lemme know what you come up with -- 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 t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

Just lemme know what you come up with -- 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 t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

It did not come thru on my side Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 14, 2016, at 11:22 AM, Raymond Gomez wrote: > > Just sent mark an email with pic of part > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe f

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

Log into this URL in a regular browser (https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/nighthawk_lovers/jDWtyyOy0Pk) Then click the reply and find the insert image icon. It helps if you delete all the previous posts out of the text box you are entering your reply into; just clear out everything. If y

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

Just sent mark an email with pic of part -- 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 t

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

My phone wont lemme attach photo, mark just posted schematic, it is part number one called engine fitting -- 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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

Part number one, oring number 8 in schematic -- 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 po

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil cooler flange sealing issues

You talking about this, right? O-RING (89X4.5) 91316-425-003 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcyc

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

That spring is right around the corner... lurking, no doubt. On Feb 12, 2016 1:15 PM, wrote: > > > > Think about it... > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Think about 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

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Allan, Yeah, wish you were here to. Thanks for the details on the fix though. As soon as the weather breaks I'll get on it. On Monday, February 8, 2016 at 12:16:43 PM UTC-5, burg...@svsd.net wrote: > Ok, so let me preface this by saying that I'm the furthest thing from a > mechanic. I can dr

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Hi Vince, Wish I were closer to you...I'd definitely give you a hand and not want a penny to do so...fixing ours took less than 30 minutes and was a breeze, as per instructions we mentioned in our previous reply, however I am about 6 or so hours south from you up there. I am down just south of

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

I found a great corned beef sandwich in downtown Pittsburgh. This has nothing to do with your motorcycle, I just wanted to add that. -Kyle On Wed, Feb 10, 2016 at 10:11 AM, wrote: > I'm just north of Pittsburgh. For anyone who is around here, West Hills > Honda has a mechanic named Bill Giles

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

I'm just north of Pittsburgh. For anyone who is around here, West Hills Honda has a mechanic named Bill Giles. Great guy. He is willing to and knowledgeable about fixing older bikes, thank God! I'll stop by and see him as soon as I can. The weather here has been abnormally mild this winter

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

It definitely _should_ be fixed, but unless it's leaking steadily it can hold off until warmer weather. A leaking seal is compromised, and potentially a vector for dirt to get back into that transmission, with much more difficult to repair results. Whereabouts are you located, perhaps one of our o

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Michelle, Just joking about oil leaks. My 1992 750 does not leak. It's tight as a drum. My 1979 Electra-glide was made when AMF owned them. It was a horrible bike. Had lots of problems. Most of today's Harley owners have forgotten or have not experienced those days. Sent from my iPhone > On

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Michelle, many of us are perfectionists when it comes to our beloved NHs. A drip of oil just makes a mess on the bike, floor, tailgating cage...well that might be ok. I suppose once oil is where it shouldn't be, more won't really matter. Just make sure you don't get low in the engine oil. Th

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Being an old Harley rider, it's ok to let your bike trip oil. How else do you know it has oil in it!!! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2016, at 5:58 PM, Michelle Burgess > wrote: > > Thanks for the tips everyone. If it wasn't so cold in my garage I go down > there now and see if I could fig

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Thanks for the tips everyone. If it wasn't so cold in my garage I go down there now and see if I could figure something out, but the weather here has really taken a turn for the worse the last few days. It it happens to be the seal by the shifter, is that something that definitely needs fixing

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

On Monday, February 8, 2016 at 12:16:43 PM UTC-5, burg...@svsd.net wrote: > > Ok, so let me preface this by saying that I'm the furthest thing from a > mechanic. I can drive the bike, put gas in it, check tire pressure and > other very basic things, but that's about it. > > I noticed that I ha

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Hi Vince, the 700s we have here was leaking all over the place ...drops when parked after riding when left on it's side-stand as well as all over underneath evidently from being leaking and blowing back while riding, I presumed However to fix that all we did was get the correct seal, then to

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Sorry! I was so busy describing the problem I never mentioned what bike I have! da! It is a an 83 Nighthawk 550. Vince On Monday, February 8, 2016 at 12:16:43 PM UTC-5, burg...@svsd.net wrote: > > Ok, so let me preface this by saying that I'm the furthest thing from a > mechanic. I can drive t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Another common place for a motor to leak is the seal behind the front drive sprocket. Assuming you don't have a shaft drive model here. Leaks in this area are hard to diagnose until they get severe. Like Kyle said the shifter seal is a likely culprit and is usually next to the drive sprocket under

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil drip . leak

Of course, if you got the black engine, they look better and dissipate heat better; but they also hide leaks better as well. Get a strong flashlight to help you see better. On Monday, November 10, 2014 10:22:44 PM UTC-8, Phil wrote: > > Just a suggestion: > > 1. get dirty, > 2. clean your motorc

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil drip . leak

Just a suggestion: 1. get dirty, 2. clean your motorcycle engine up (you may figure it out when cleaning - hint, start high and go down), 3. find out where it is leaking after it is clean, 4. take pics of where it is leaking, and 5. then come back and ask the experts again. That's what I do, an

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Many of my 650s and 700Ss leak for the valve cover gasket, too. Usually obvious, but maybe yours could be hard to see. Look there also. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

Thanks - Sounds like a logical place to start. I'll clean the bike again and pay close attention to the head gaskets. It if looks like its from there I'll get the tork wrench out and figure out where it's today and add a little - maybe. It's not that bad yet. Maybe I'll clean it and always p

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

A common leaking place for the NH750 is at the head gasket, usually from the left side when parked on the kick stand. I was able to reduce mine to a minimum by tighten the bolts (very carefully!) Javier. On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 3:17 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > The 80s bikes will leak sometimes from

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

The 80s bikes will leak sometimes from the O-Ring around the shifter lever. I don't know if the 90s have the same issue. -Kyle On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 2:15 PM, 'Hawaii Sean' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! wrote: > It's even with the kickstand and about in inch in. The oil is dripping > from

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak

It's even with the kickstand and about in inch in. The oil is dripping from above and coming out at that point. I haven't been able to figure out where it's coming from. I cleaned and degreased the bike and it stopped for a couple of days. My guess is it's the back of the engine but I really

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: oil additives

Maybe, an automatic transmission is a complex hydraulic system. ATF is designed to keep it clean and sealed for essentially the car's lifetime. so it is a lot of cleaners, and seal conditioners mixed into a quality hydraulic fluid. If your issue is leaking from a hardened o-ring then it might work.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: oil additives

What seals typically leak on an older bike? I changed the oil pan seal on my '78 CB550 but it still leaks oil. Not sure from where. Got home from my California run and my V30 has soaked its cardboard. I would love for those bikes not to leak. Could it be as simple as adding ATF? On Friday, May

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: OIL FILTER CAP CRACKED!

that doesn't instill the confidence I'm looking for, but I'm going to give it a shot anyways. My buddy ordered a bunch of parts for his '79 yamaha xs750 and every single one was a good match. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lo

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: OIL FILTER CAP CRACKED!

I hope you have better luck with that Parts n More oil filter bolt than I did. The one I bought, an Emgo, listed right on the package that it fit my bike, an '81 550 Yamaha, but in fact it was too long and left a 1/4" gap with the crankcase. I ended up buying a used one off Ebay that spun on and

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: OIL FILTER CAP CRACKED!

Not the same as mine but a lot cheaper. Mine is actually an adapter so that a car oil filter can be used, any filter with the same thread and size hole Sent from my iPad On Apr 18, 2014, at 5:40 PM, Mark Ducsharm wrote: >> I really appreciate the help as well guys. I think I found myself the r

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: OIL FILTER CAP CRACKED!

> > I really appreciate the help as well guys. I think I found myself the > right part with this site called parts and more. here's the link.. > http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/honda/cb650sc/?filters[category]=engine&filters[per_page]=100 its the chrome spin on filter. has a threaded bolt where

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: OIL FILTER CAP CRACKED!

> > Haha thanks guys, yes the white walls look pretty classy. When i bought > the bike last year they came with the sale. I can't take credit for it but > I'll certainly take compliments. > I bought the bike with 61000km. The odometer reads 73582km right now, however the plastic speedo gear br

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: OIL FILTER CAP CRACKED!

That is a pretty clean looking bike, how many miles on it? On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 5:10 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > I've always liked the look of whitewalls on the 650s. > > > -Kyle > > > On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 2:13 PM, Graham Rogers > wrote: > >> I can't remember where I got it but it cost about

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: OIL FILTER CAP CRACKED!

I've always liked the look of whitewalls on the 650s. -Kyle On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 2:13 PM, Graham Rogers wrote: > I can't remember where I got it but it cost about $60. Replacement oil > filter covers however are cheap and plentiful on eBay, Graham > > Sent from my iPad > > On Apr 18, 2014,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: OIL FILTER CAP CRACKED!

I can't remember where I got it but it cost about $60. Replacement oil filter covers however are cheap and plentiful on eBay, Graham Sent from my iPad On Apr 18, 2014, at 12:08 PM, Mark Ducsharm wrote: >> Yeah, this conversion kit looks like a pretty good solution, I'll look into >> that. I w

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: OIL FILTER CAP CRACKED!

> > Yeah, this conversion kit looks like a pretty good solution, I'll look > into that. I would imagine it would be easier than finding an OEM > replacement and for a new peace of equipment versus an approx. 30 year old > part, a bit more peace of mind. > where did you find this conversion kit

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil changing notes...

.com Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil changing notes... It won't fit between the pipes at all on my 700S. After I spin it off I tilt it up as fast as I can then have to bring it down and out the right side. Making the center pipes in front of the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil changing notes...

It won't fit between the pipes at all on my 700S. After I spin it off I tilt it up as fast as I can then have to bring it down and out the right side. Making the center pipes in front of the filter a half inch further apart would certainly have made life easier for me. It could be worse, on my truc

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil changing notes...

That sounds good to use. Thanks! A disposable funnel takes care of storage and cleaning in one step. As far as the filter tolerance between the pipes goes, by (near sighted) vision, I could have sworn the outside pipe gapes were wider than the center gap. Therefore, I did not change the filter

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil changing notes...

-- > From: Kyle Munz > Sent: ‎4/‎16/‎2014 2:16 PM > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > Cc: Paul LeBoutillier > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil changing notes... > > I just wrap aluminum foil around them with sort of a valley leading down > to the catch can,

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil changing notes...

ul LeBoutillier" Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil changing notes... I just wrap aluminum foil around them with sort of a valley leading down to the catch can, wipe off any that does end up on the pipes, then ride the bike around to burn off the rest. -Kyle On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 2:11

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil changing notes...

I usually spray some brake clean on the pipes to minimize the burn off, same goes for the engine below the filter area. On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 3:48 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > My grandfather would blame that on the fact that everything is designed by > computers these days and computers never chang

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil changing notes...

My grandfather would blame that on the fact that everything is designed by computers these days and computers never change oil filters so the computer has no idea that placing it between hot exhaust pipes could be a problem for a human. Never mind the fact that computers make no decisions without a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil changing notes...

Yeah, what Kyle said...mostly the part about riding the bike around and burning it off. :) Getting my oil filter out through the header pipes is FUN especially with slightly hot pipes and the fact that I have to use two hands to jimmy it up far enough to find a spot wide enough to get it out. Plus

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil changing notes...

I just wrap aluminum foil around them with sort of a valley leading down to the catch can, wipe off any that does end up on the pipes, then ride the bike around to burn off the rest. -Kyle On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 2:11 PM, Phil wrote: > How do you keep the oil filter oil from draining down on

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil changing notes...

How do you keep the oil filter oil from draining down on your pipes and possibly the collectors? I thought some cutup plastic milk jug configuration may do it, and it is so messy now! Basically, it is just funneling the oil around the pipes. Wiping oil off of visible texture aluminum on the en

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil

Well, I will definitely be buying Rotella next oil change for sure. we have two bikes, so I use almost 6 qts when I do the oil. Thats $36 MINIMUM for the Valvoline Motorcycle oil. Plus filters and etc. I think I spent around $50...crazy. Thanks all, Jake On Sunday, April 14, 2013 10

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil

t via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: surfswab Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:35:59 To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Me too, and the Wing too. But I'm

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil

well I know some people want the best and use amsoil. I tell them ok but your wasting your money. and don't say another word. On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 12:35 AM, surfswab wrote: > Me too, and the Wing too. But I'm getting tired of preaching to the > converted. > > Where is it written that 20-y

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil

Me too, and the Wing too. But I'm getting tired of preaching to the converted. Where is it written that 20-year-old motorcycles need some mystical, high-tech, witch's brew lubrication? Rotella has been around forever, has proven its reliability over gazillions of miles and is the standard by whi

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil

It is all I ever used on my NH750. On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 12:36 PM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Rotella is JASO MA rated so it is safe with wet clutches. It also happens > to be pretty good oil for use in bikes due to its ability to not loose > viscosity from shearing forces. You probably should use

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil

Rotella is JASO MA rated so it is safe with wet clutches. It also happens to be pretty good oil for use in bikes due to its ability to not loose viscosity from shearing forces. You probably should use the 10W-40 in the winter though. On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 12:30 PM, JakeD wrote: > I just did m

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil

yea its safe for wet clutches. bikers use rotella in their goldwings, st1300 to sport bikes. yea your safe. On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 12:30 PM, JakeD wrote: > I just did my oil on our two bikes (1992 CB750 and 2012 CBR250) using the > Valvoline 10w-40 motorcycle oil. Ive heard of poeple using

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil

I just did my oil on our two bikes (1992 CB750 and 2012 CBR250) using the Valvoline 10w-40 motorcycle oil. Ive heard of poeple using Rotella T, but is that safe for wet clutches? What exactly is the defining factor that would make the oil OK for use in bikes? I would really like to use Rotel

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil

+1 Rotella. No need to bother your head with all sorts of tech, specs and witch's brew. It just gets the job done and it's cheap. Meets whatever spec you can name and comes by the gallon at Walmart. Change it regularly and you're good to go. It's characterized as diesel oil only because millio

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil on clutch discs 83 650NH

Thanks to all who posted . I feel so dumb about this. This is my first bike since riding dirt bikes 35 or so years ago. As I was going through the Honda Service Manual regarding clutch disc replacement, I learned that the discs are suppose to be wet with oil. Anyway, it is all back together,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: oil leak

that looks like a photo of the altornator cover? If that is what it is than that is the wire that goes from your altornator to your regulator/ rectifier. It should have a rubber boot like gasket that is wore out and someone just put alot of rtv gasket material and hoped it would work. Being as it

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: oil screen

*From: * EGrider > *Sender: * nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > *Date: *Sun, 15 Jul 2012 06:06:50 -0700 (PDT) > *To: * > *ReplyTo: * nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > *Subject: *[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: oil screen > > I've removed the oil pan and checked the oil screen, but I've

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: oil screen

sage- From: EGrider Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 06:06:50 To: Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: oil screen I've removed the oil pan and checked the oil screen, but I've never had to remove it. If you see

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: oil screen

I've removed the oil pan and checked the oil screen, but I've never had to remove it. If you see that it needs cleaning, I've been told to blow it clean with compressed air. Naturally, you don't want to use gasoline to clean it. On Saturday, July 14, 2012 10:46:42 AM UTC-4, bobc...@gmail.com wr

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil change

Thread-Eze, the stuff used on spark plugs, would probly work. That, and torquing to specs on installation, rather than relying on "Kentucky windage" to tighten the bolt. Dunno for sure, but dissimilar metals may be the culprit (steel bolt, aluminum case). Got an email from the original poster.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil change

I just went through this with an 81 XJ550. To make matters worse, the engine was filled to the top with gasoline when I bought it, so heat was not an option.(I had drained the crankcase, but I knew the oil filter case was full of a gas-oil mixture.) Sears sells these neat-o easy outs for bolts.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil change

You haven't told us what model bike this application is, hence the confusion in trying to envision what you're describing. Assuming you're talking about an older, 80s style bike, the filter is probably a cartridge (not cannister) filter, inside a cast aluminum cover with a bolt thru the middle, ho

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Change 2012

LOL Kurt! On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 3:42 PM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > You know, this is starting to sound like a book. You all know _Zen and the > Art of Motorcycle Maintenance_, now here's it's companion volume: _The > Anarchist's Service Manual_. > > -Kurt > > > On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 3:04 PM, paul a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Change 2012

You know, this is starting to sound like a book. You all know _Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance_, now here's it's companion volume: _The Anarchist's Service Manual_. -Kurt On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 3:04 PM, paul annen wrote: > very ANFO will get you a much slower push and VERY easy to ma

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Change 2012

gt; >>>>>>> Good help guys! >>> >>>>>>> I got the pic too. Thanks Paul. >>> >>>>>>> That's the bolt I have been reefing on. I used hammer tap with >>> vise >>> >>>>>>> grips too and really chewed the bolt up. It is still >>> accessible. I >>> &g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Change 2012

ing on. I used hammer tap with >> vise >> >>>>>>> grips too and really chewed the bolt up. It is still accessible. >> I >> >>>>>>> assume counter-clockwise (left-loose). I am on my back looking >> up. >> >>>>>>> I've moved the entire bike reef

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Change 2012

t sure I am strong > enough. > >>>>>>> Perhaps I should take it in to my car mechanic and see if he wont > >>>>>>> just > >>>>>>> losen the bolt for me. I just went on a 30 mile ride today. &g

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Change 2012

enough. >>>>>>> Perhaps I should take it in to my car mechanic and see if he wont >>>>>>> just >>>>>>> losen the bolt for me. I just went on a 30 mile ride today. Purred >>>>>>> like a kitten. Do I need t

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Change 2012

gt;>> Adam >>>>> >>>>> On May 17, 9:30 pm, "tinkrm...@yahoo.com" wrote: >>>>>> It would be better to use a good pair of locking pliers (vise grips) if >>>>>> there's enough meat on the plug. Tap it sharply

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Change 2012

oil?  LOL. >> >>>> >> >>>> Great help!  Thanks guys. >> >>>> Adam >> >>>> >> >>>> On May 17, 9:30 pm, "tinkrm...@yahoo.com" >> >>>> wrote: >> >>>>> It would be

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