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

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

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[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

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

[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 Leak question

Hell... Just let somone cut you off or run youi off the road. -Original Message- Date: Monday, October 11, 2010 7:15:47 pm To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: "Paul" Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Leak question * On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 5:08 PM, JsinSK w

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Leak question

Can't see why it would be as long as it's hidden and the ammo is in a separate container but if your job is at stake probably not worth the risk. Hell I ride down the range with my rifles strapped on the back of my 450. I put my vz 24, Winchester 62, and 10\22 in my guitar case, strap that on the

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Leak question

If I didn't spend 40 minutes on the highway through heavily patrolled roadways I'd try it. I even looked at taking the side streets home! I work hand in hand with CBP agents, if I get caught with gun charges I'd get fired! lol On Oct 11, 7:15 pm, Paul wrote: > * > > On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 5:08 P

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Leak question

* On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 5:08 PM, JsinSK wrote: > I can't take the bike to work tomorrow because I'm brining home a old rifle > and I'm > told it's not legal to carry it on the bike :) Oh that wouldn't stop most of the folks in THIS group!! :)* * * *Paul ** * * * -- You received this messag

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Leak question

Sounds good, I'll try that when I get home tomorrow. I can't take the bike to work tomorrow because I'm brining home a old rifle and I'm told it's not legal to carry it on the bike :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" grou

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: oil leak behind starter?

Only place it could leak is from is an O ring where the starter fits into the engine. When in doubt, pull it out. Disconnect the battery and the lead at the starter, remove two bolts that hold the starter and pull it out. I've never seen one leak but there is always a first time. Have you cleane

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle

wrote: From: crosscountryhawker Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" Date: Friday, May 1, 2009, 12:34 AM OOPS, it looks like I accidently pushed the looney toon button. What I meant was, the car weighs 1200 lbs. The steering box we

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle

OOPS, it looks like I accidently pushed the looney toon button. What I meant was, the car weighs 1200 lbs. The steering box weighs 6 lbs according to UPS. Dennis, it is a 400, the good news is, it rarely sees 4000 rpm. It's one of those poser cars, my buddy puts it around the neighborhood and

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle

I think he probably just carries a 1200 pound concrete counter weight in one saddle bag for these loads Jay makes On Apr 30, 2009, at 7:40 AM, Kyle Munz wrote: > That was my question. What brand of saddlebags lets you carry > 1200lbs and 400cui??? ;) > > -Kyle > > > On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle

That was my question. What brand of saddlebags lets you carry 1200lbs and 400cui??? ;) -Kyle On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 3:54 AM, Graham Rogers wrote: > > Man, that's a lot of weight to be carrying around in one saddle bag. > Did you counter balance it with anything in the other saddle bag? > > On

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle

Man, that's a lot of weight to be carrying around in one saddle bag. Did you counter balance it with anything in the other saddle bag? On Apr 30, 2009, at 12:40 AM, crosscountryhawker wrote: > > > > Thanks Dennis, The Corvair box is actually for a T-Bucket Roadster > I'm working on for a fr

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle

--- On Thu, 4/30/09, crosscountryhawker wrote: From: crosscountryhawker Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009, 12:40 AM Thanks Dennis, The Corvair box is actually for a T-Bucket Roadster I'm worki

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle

Thanks Dennis, The Corvair box is actually for a T-Bucket Roadster I'm working on for a friend. It weighs about 1200lbs and is powered by a supercharged 400 cubic inch small block chevy, but, thats a whole nother bin of loonies. Jay --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You re

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle

Anybody with Corvair parts in a saddlebag (or anywhere else) qualifies for special care. --- On Thu, 4/30/09, Kyle Munz wrote: From: Kyle Munz Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009, 12:28 AM Those are my

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle

Those are my favorite kinds of "fixes" ;) -Kyle On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 11:23 PM, crosscountryhawker < jbird1...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > > I fixed the leak!! I took the leaky Corvair steering box out of > saddle bag. I put the leaker in the saddle bag to take it to Socal > speed shop in h

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak at rear axle

I fixed the leak!! I took the leaky Corvair steering box out of saddle bag. I put the leaker in the saddle bag to take it to Socal speed shop in hopes of getting a rebuilt box, no such luck. I failed to remove the leaky box from the bag so the bottom of my right saddle bag is now a gear oil swa

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak '83 650NH clutch slave cylinder

lol im snoopy85hawk on the honda forum just an fyi, sorry not tryin to jack ur thread On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 1:10 PM, bentman wrote: > > Yep! That's me. I figure one can't get too much good info & some > might post only here or on the other site. > > Dan > > > > > --~--~-~--~~

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak '83 650NH clutch slave cylinder

Yep! That's me. I figure one can't get too much good info & some might post only here or on the other site. Dan --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil leak '83 650NH clutch slave cylinder

hello bentman, i see ur post on the honda nighthawk forum also lol...anyone else on here use that? nighthawk-forums.com?? On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 12:12 PM, bentman wrote: > > Hi All, > > Here's my question. I have an '83 CB650SC with approx 16K miles which > i bought last fall. During the wint