Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter issue (yet again) - brushes are ground to powder.

2020-08-21 Thread Jenya Spektor
Drew, thank you very much. I did clean the carbs - even thought they looked clean, I did blow everything out with break cleaner and reassembled them. Looks good. Still waiting for the brush kit to come in. Once everything is back together, will let you know the result. Best and good night!

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter issue (yet again) - brushes are ground to powder.

2020-08-21 Thread Drew Gormley
Has this helped you? On Tue, Aug 18, 2020 at 10:18 AM Drew Gormley wrote: > Okay, > > Thank you for your excellent responses and clear answers underlined. Well > done. > > 1: Are you holding the start button for more than 5 seconds max? (You > should not be.) Y/N *Not really, but sometimes

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter issue (yet again) - brushes are ground to powder.

2020-08-18 Thread Drew Gormley
Okay, Thank you for your excellent responses and clear answers underlined. Well done. 1: Are you holding the start button for more than 5 seconds max? (You should not be.) Y/N *Not really, but sometimes longer then 2 seconds, or I have to press it multiple times.* *Please warm the bike up with

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter issue (yet again) - brushes are ground to powder.

2020-08-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
> > *Mine (Undelined/Bold)* > > > Lets' eliminate a few basics. > > 1: Are you holding the start button for more than 5 seconds max? (You > should not be.) Y/N *Not really, but sometimes longer then 2 seconds, or > I have to press it multiple times.* > 2. Does the bike have trouble starting (Hence

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter issue (yet again) - brushes are ground to powder.

2020-08-17 Thread Jenya Spektor
Thank you all for your input. I will read through these and will go through the checklist as well to see if any of the symptoms are there. For one, I can tell you right away that I did sync the carbs but not sure if I did a food job with that. And yes, sometimes I hold the start button for

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter issue (yet again) - brushes are ground to powder.

2020-08-17 Thread Francisco Gomez
Hello Forum how are you, I hope that to be fine, I had the problem with my stater in Nighthawk CB750, I rebuild it and problem continue, I checked the battery and was so good, after that I deside to use a new battery and all the problems desapiar, when the engine are hot it need more amps, and die

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter issue (yet again) - brushes are ground to powder.

2020-08-17 Thread 'pike lilley' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/ I’ve had a ricks starter in my 84 CB700SC for years still works great. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 17, 2020, at 12:08 PM, Drew Gormley wrote: > >  > Your brushes are being destroyed. > > Lets' eliminate a few basics. > > 1: Are you holding the start

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter issue (yet again) - brushes are ground to powder.

2020-08-17 Thread Drew Gormley
Your brushes are being destroyed. Lets' eliminate a few basics. 1: Are you holding the start button for more than 5 seconds max? (You should not be.) Y/N 2. Does the bike have trouble starting (Hence over use of the start button) Y/N 3. Are you sure the timing and valves are all operating

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starter issue (yet again) - brushes are ground to powder.

2020-08-17 Thread Graham Rogers
Ouch! On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 11:56 AM skasp...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello friends, > I had replaced my brush assembly (by Caltric brand) about a year ago. The > starter was running fine until it did not. The same issue as before - all > brushes were ground to dust. > I presume it's the armature