Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch lens replacement

2022-08-19 Thread Kyle Munz
That's why I went with the 2mm over the 1mm thick piece. Also the mineral glass is typically stronger. It can't be less sturdy than the OEM sightglass Honda installed back in the 80s. -Kyle On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 10:05 PM Ian Chames wrote: > Hey Kyle, > > cool replacement trick! my only

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch lens replacement

2022-08-19 Thread Ian Chames
Hey Kyle, cool replacement trick! my only thought is; although the crystal is 2mm thick, it is a piece of glass, yes? Although a highly remote possibility, a rock kicked up from a tire could hit the crystal square-on and crack it… again, this is probably a one-in-a-million chance, and odds are

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch lens replacement

2022-08-19 Thread Kyle Munz
Hi Peter, Welcome to the group. I used a 16.7mm x 2mm for mine. I have pics of the process here: https://nighthawk.kylemunz.com/654/replacing-the-sight-glass/ -Kyle On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 9:10 AM Peter Mavros wrote: > Hey guys, > > I'm new to this group and currently restoring a 1985 650cc.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch lens replacement

2022-08-19 Thread Peter Mavros
Hey guys, I'm new to this group and currently restoring a 1985 650cc. The next item on my list is the view lens on my master cylinder. Does anyone know if it is a 15mm or 188mm fit? I can't find a solid answer online. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch handle bushing.

2022-07-03 Thread William M
Hello again ALL, I am imminently going to change the clutch fluid on my 85 NH 700, but after reading the posts (difficulties with air bubbles), decided to try to try to do it right, albeit cheaply, with a syringe, hopefully. My question is about the brass bushing in the clutch handle. I've not

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure

2018-09-09 Thread Liam O'Leary
Hi, Had a similar experience a few months ago. I was riding my 85 CB650SC and parking it. Nearly drove through the back wall of my garage. Kill switch still works!! As for the slave cylinder. The grease you are seeing, this is contaminated clutch fluid. I cleaned this completely and removed

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure

2018-09-09 Thread Doug Jones
Gentlemen: I have a 1983 cb650SC and one day I was running on a very very hot day. I turned it off and let it cool in the shade. When I started it again in less than a few minutes, I pulled the clutch lever all the way in and the bike started and took off toward the garage wall, taking me

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch recommendations

2017-02-08 Thread Richard Potter
: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch recommendations My '84 700s. Thinning the herd. I bought it when I worked in Miami and now work in Charlotte so don't need it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubs

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch recommendations

2017-02-06 Thread Tommy Hill
My '84 700s. Thinning the herd. I bought it when I worked in Miami and now work in Charlotte so don't need 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,

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch recommendations

2017-02-05 Thread Glenn Evanish
What bike is it and why are you selling it? On Feb 5, 2017 2:20 PM, "Tommy Hill" wrote: > Excellent point, but it is for sale. I am even considering just parting > it out. Seems a shame for a good running bike, though. > > -- > You received this message because you are

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch recommendations

2017-02-05 Thread Javier Garcia
You might also need to replace the gasket On Feb 5, 2017 3:00 PM, "Dave duChêne" wrote: > put a pan under it before you remove the cover, use a good torque wrench > > On 5 February 2017 at 09:53, Javier Garcia wrote: > >> Upright! >> >> On Feb 5, 2017

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch recommendations

2017-02-05 Thread Dave duChêne
put a pan under it before you remove the cover, use a good torque wrench On 5 February 2017 at 09:53, Javier Garcia wrote: > Upright! > > On Feb 5, 2017 1:54 PM, "Tommy Hill" wrote: > >> Thanks for the info. Especially you, EG, but I actually have

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch recommendations

2017-02-05 Thread Javier Garcia
Upright! On Feb 5, 2017 1:54 PM, "Tommy Hill" wrote: > Thanks for the info. Especially you, EG, but I actually have some springs > to use. I will give it a go. This will be my first motorcycle clutch. > Lay the bike over or leave it upright? > > -- > You received this

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch recommendations

2017-02-05 Thread Tommy Hill
Thanks for the info. Especially you, EG, but I actually have some springs to use. I will give it a go. This will be my first motorcycle clutch. Lay the bike over or leave it upright? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch recommendations

2017-02-05 Thread Javier Garcia
As others said, sounds like a slipping clutch. That means you need new plates and springs. On the 750 you will need a special head to remove the main nut. Allen used to have a sort of how-to for making your own head plus replacing the plates. I know he posted a thread about it so you should be

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch recommendations

2017-02-04 Thread Kurt Nolte
OEM parts were pretty cheap. It's not a hard job, though you will also want to replace the springs at the same time. On Feb 4, 2017 17:44, "Tommy Hill" wrote: > Ok, I believe I need a new clutch. Engine starts to rev at about 7k > faster than acceleration. Oil change

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch recommendations

2017-02-04 Thread Tommy Hill
Ok, I believe I need a new clutch. Engine starts to rev at about 7k faster than acceleration. Oil change didn't help. Any suggestions on name brand? Or just go OEM? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch cable

2016-12-02 Thread Greg
ct: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch cable Which other model specifically? Might contact Motion Pro. They make aftermarket, good quality cables, they can get you a part number for theirs and just about any bike retailer can order it. Kurt On Dec 2, 2016 4:10 PM, "Greg" <gman...@msn.com<

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch cable

2016-12-02 Thread Kurt Nolte
Which other model specifically? Might contact Motion Pro. They make aftermarket, good quality cables, they can get you a part number for theirs and just about any bike retailer can order it. Kurt On Dec 2, 2016 4:10 PM, "Greg" wrote: > > > Hey gang, does anyone know if the 91

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch cable

2016-12-02 Thread Greg
Hey gang, does anyone know if the 91 +cb 750s clutch cable might be interchangeable with another model? I just broke mine and no one has one available. Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2016-08-22 Thread Kyle Munz
Time for me to do the sight glasses again, decided to see if the crystals were available on Amazon and found this. It's only for the 1mm thick crystals but the kicker is down in the reviews. 4 out of 5 reviewers bought this to fix their motorcycle master cylinders, and one review which simply says

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch not engaging- any similar experiences

2016-05-09 Thread 'Ross M. Jamison' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Check the condition of the oil. If needed change oil & filter. Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2016, at 7:01 AM, Mike Saemo wrote: > > 2004 Honda 250 Nighthawk. > Hello fellow nighthawkers lol. Was hoping to get some insight on a clutch > issue I've been experiencing.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch not engaging- any similar experiences

2016-05-09 Thread Mike Saemo
2004 Honda 250 Nighthawk. Hello fellow nighthawkers lol. Was hoping to get some insight on a clutch issue I've been experiencing. Im a learner rider now in A.C.T for 3 months now. Finally confident to go a bit quicker on more open roads. So my issue is I was doing just over 100 on a 100km

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch fluid issue. Please help!

2015-08-26 Thread Tommy Hill
I may first suggest adding Dot 4, and working the clutch. Alot! If the air is still high in the system, this will purge it. With the top off, you can see the tiny bubbles (flashback, marching, yelling) coming out with each pull of the lever. When you are done, park the bike with the handle

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch fluid issue. Please help!

2015-08-25 Thread Kurt Nolte
Mike, Welcome, and congratulations on the new to you bike! The two holes in the exhaust are just that, holes in the exhaust. They are there to let condensation drain out of the mufflers when the bike is cold or off, so you don't get immediately rusty pipes. The liquid is water, plus a little

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch slipping bad

2015-05-06 Thread Allen Thomas
+1 clean the clutch system, probably a stuck slave cylinder. Though friction disks could be it too especially if someone used car oil with friction modifiers. Allen Thomas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch slipping bad

2015-05-06 Thread Tommy Hill
Hydraulics would limit the ability to disengage, not engage. Could be the master cylinder (unlikely), the slave cylinder (sticking or just not moving correctly), the clutch plates (not very likely), or wrong oil. Those are my guesses. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch slipping bad

2015-05-05 Thread Jeff Whealen
Motorcycle: 1985 Honda Nighthawk CB650 My friend just bought this bike and went out for his first ride to only have the bike breakdown and not move under its own power. The bike when I test rode it seemed to be fine, but the clutch did let out later than what I'm used to. I never have ridden a

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch job

2015-05-03 Thread Allen Thomas
It took me longer to make the tool than it did to replace the clutch pack. Be sure to soak the friction plates in oil overnight. Allen Thomas On May 3, 2015 10:58 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: That's super helpful. So you also replaced #10 #9 in your job, my plan is to just

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch job

2015-05-03 Thread Allen Thomas
Oops forgot the link. https://plus.google.com/photos/102601857000444202563/albums/5497956138734576657 Allen Thomas On May 3, 2015 10:46 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote: Look at the pic of the exploded view I listed the parts I changed. You will need a new gasket. I replaced all of

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch job

2015-05-03 Thread Kurt Nolte
Sounds good, will do. How many friction plates are there? Honda shows 7, with three different part numbers (22201-MW3-960 x5, 22201-MA7-000 x1, 22201-KY2-000 x1). I need friction plates, springs, nut, cover gasket... anything else? If that's a full set of friction plates then buying OEM only

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch job

2015-05-03 Thread Allen Thomas
Replace the nut so you don't have to use a special tool to the next time, though if I remember correctly it has a lip that is meant to be bent to stake the nut in place. PM me your address and I'll mail you the tool. Allen Thomas On May 2, 2015 12:27 PM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch job

2015-05-03 Thread Kurt Nolte
That's super helpful. So you also replaced #10 #9 in your job, my plan is to just clean them up and check them for warping but otherwise reuse them. I have fresh oil and fresh filter ready to go too, should be a simple enough task. Kurt On May 3, 2015 7:46 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch job

2015-05-03 Thread Allen Thomas
Look at the pic of the exploded view I listed the parts I changed. You will need a new gasket. I replaced all of the steel plates as well but that usually isn't necessary. Allen Thomas On May 3, 2015 9:53 AM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds good, will do. How many friction

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch job

2015-05-02 Thread Allen Thomas
Is it a 90's bike? If so I have the socket that I made it isn't a perfect fit (I made it a bit tight). But if you get the replacement nut from Honda, you only need to remove that castle nut as the replacement is a normal nut. Do you have access to an impact gun? You will need one to get that nut

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch job

2015-05-02 Thread Kurt Nolte
Yep, 1993. I have an impact and a compressor with enough juice to knock things free, that's not a problem. Am I supposed to replace that nut each time, or only if damaged? Kurt On May 2, 2015 7:37 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote: Is it a 90's bike? If so I have the socket that I

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch job

2015-05-01 Thread Kurt Nolte
I have a Nighthawk 750 that needs a new set of clutch plates. At 65k miles and at least three new riders' worth of wear I feel that's reasonable. Does anyone on the list have tips? Anyone have the specialty nut (?) for the job? EBC kit good quality, or should I spring for the real deal Honda

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch/low gears rattling?

2015-04-18 Thread paul annen
I second the carb check for the idle issues... On Apr 11, 2015 6:57 PM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote: If the carbs are dirty enough messing with the idle screw will need to be done when cold and then again once it warms up. As for the clacking I'd suspect the clutch. The cork

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch/low gears rattling?

2015-04-11 Thread nuevajohn
I was out for a drive last night and had some unsettling sounds coming from my bike. When I go from higher gears to low, at stoplights and whatnot, I can hear some clacking and one time it was shaking bad enough to scare me into cutting it off and checking the oil...At one point it didn't want

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch/low gears rattling?

2015-04-11 Thread Allen Thomas
If the carbs are dirty enough messing with the idle screw will need to be done when cold and then again once it warms up. As for the clacking I'd suspect the clutch. The cork friction material turns into linoleum after 30 years then starts cracking and falling apart. Investigate the issue before

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-12-16 Thread DJFireUSA
not the sales type. In any case. Good Luck. Mike -Original Message- From: Tommy Hill ominbo...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, Nov 17, 2014 1:51 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window Mike, did you use an o-ring

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-12-16 Thread Tommy Hill
DJ, I didn't get your email. Try thomashill66 @ gmail -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-29 Thread Jeremy
: Mon, Nov 17, 2014 1:51 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window Mike, did you use an o-ring or just the glass and epoxy? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-29 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
@googlegroups.com) Sent: Mon, Nov 17, 2014 1:51 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window Mike, did you use an o-ring or just the glass and epoxy? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-27 Thread Tommy Hill
And the result. Of course, I took the crystal out and promptly dropped and chipped it, but with it inside, you can't see it. I also probably should have cleaned up the inset a bit more, but this is for a first try. I used Elmers glue and glued a toothpick to the crystal right in the middle

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-27 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
) /divdivTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com /divdivSubject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window /divdiv /divAnd the result. Of course, I took the crystal out and promptly dropped and chipped it, but with it inside, you can't see it. I also probably should have cleaned up

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-17 Thread Tommy Hill
Mike, did you use an o-ring or just the glass and epoxy? -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-17 Thread Tommy Hill
Thanks, Mike. I am kidding about selling it. I will, however, gladly provide the glass to members here at cost. Probably about $5 each with shipping etc. Anyone need one, let me know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-16 Thread Jeremy
I'll pay you 50 not to make said video Sent from my iPhone On Nov 16, 2014, at 9:20 AM, Tommy Hill ominbo...@gmail.com wrote: Mike, please get the name of that epoxy for me. I have taken your advice and will sell some on Ebay for $50 including a video. For anyone here, at cost. I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-13 Thread Mike21222 via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Regarding sight glass replacements. It's my opinion there's money to be made here. Albeit a meager amount, if you took advantage of ebay's current high price for the item and undersold that vendor say at $10, you would be making a potential of almost 400% based on the wholesale cost of the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-11 Thread paul annen
I needed a quick fix on the road (a chip fell out of the already weeping glass) so I just jb welded a penny over the existing until I could do a proper fix On Nov 8, 2014 5:18 PM, Tommy Hill ominbo...@gmail.com wrote: LOL! Nice, Mike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-08 Thread Jeremy
I still like my dime fix :) I didn't bother with a sealer, the o-ring the factory uses behind the site worked perfect. The dime was a snug fit; drove it in with a socket and brass hammer. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 7, 2014, at 11:31 PM, Tommy Hill ominbo...@gmail.com wrote: I saw on here

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-08 Thread Tommy Hill
Oh! Never woulda thought I could buy one. Thought you had made them - excluding the dime! I like the dime, but wanna see it. Thanks All and EG for the link. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-08 Thread jman2343 .
I just feel uncomfortable knowing people can walk by and look at her fluid level. :) On Sat, Nov 8, 2014 at 7:50 AM, Tommy Hill ominbo...@gmail.com wrote: Oh! Never woulda thought I could buy one. Thought you had made them - excluding the dime! I like the dime, but wanna see it. Thanks

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-08 Thread 'Mike21222' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
/divdivFrom: jman2343 . jman2...@gmail.com /divdivDate:11/08/2014 10:14 AM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com /divdivSubject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window /divdiv /divI just feel uncomfortable knowing people can walk by and look at her fluid level

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-08 Thread Tommy Hill
LOL! Nice, Mike. -- 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 email

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch reservoir sight window

2014-11-07 Thread Javier Garcia
You can get glass replacements and glue them with silicon. I did that on a GL1200 and it worked great, besides they will never cracks or opaque. Unfortunately I don't remember the webpage where I got them, but I am sure if you google around you can find it. I remember paying something like 10 or

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch replacement

2014-09-15 Thread 750S
Getting ready to buy a new clutch kit for my '85 Nighthawk S. I am still running the clutch that was in it when I got the bike from the 3rd owner several years ago. I assume it is the original clutch ( but not sure) The clutch will sometimes slip upon hard acceleration at higher rpm at or while

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch replacement

2014-09-15 Thread Allen Thomas
How many miles on it, and have you been riding it hard and making it slip alot? Unless you have burned the steel plates they can most likely be reused. I've done OEM and Vesrah clutch parts before and had no issues with either. From what I understand the Barnett clutch springs are made for drag

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch replacement

2014-09-15 Thread Tommy Hill
My buddy's clutch was slipping on his 700S, too. Changed the oil to the right stuff and rebuilt the clutch master cylinder and problem solved. FWIW -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch replacement

2014-09-15 Thread 750S
About 35,000 miles. Close to half of those were put on with a rider + passenger that combined, weighed about 20-25% more than the max weight capacity for the bike! Thats most of my reasoning for thinking the clutch could be worn! No, I have been making it slip very much at all, just a few

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch replacement

2014-09-15 Thread 750S
I have the right oil in there. Also I keep the fluid in the clutch system changed every second riding season. I have rebuilt the slave cylinder due to leaky gaskets, not the master however, I believe it is OK. On Monday, September 15, 2014 3:58:22 PM UTC-2:30, Tommy Hill wrote: My buddy's

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch replacement

2014-09-15 Thread Tommy Hill
Yep! Sounds like you have it covered. -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch replacement

2014-09-15 Thread Allen Thomas
Motion pro manufactures tools for working on motorcycles. They sell internationally, so you should be able to get their tools from a Canadian vendor. Allen Thomas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To unsubscribe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch bleeder success sorta

2014-05-31 Thread Tommy Hill
Which model? My 650, all of the 4 I have had, REQUIRE that the handlebars be turned full to the right to prevent getting air in the line. I can't explain it, but turning them not only bleeds them overnight, but prevents air getting in. Anyone else experience this! -- You received this

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch bleeder success sorta

2014-05-31 Thread Graham Rogers
But don't you get dizzy riding in a circle all night? On May 31, 2014, at 9:57 AM, Tommy Hill wrote: Which model? My 650, all of the 4 I have had, REQUIRE that the handlebars be turned full to the right to prevent getting air in the line. I can't explain it, but turning them not only

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch bleeder success sorta

2014-05-31 Thread Tommy Hill
Ok...sorry. I should have said whenever I park it. But circles are fun, too. -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch bleeder success sorta

2014-05-31 Thread Matthew Ward
83 cb550 sc it was a pocket of air at the top of the master cylinder once I got that air out it worked -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch bleeder success sorta

2014-05-31 Thread jman2343
Just in case you run into problems again, you can also reverse bleed the system. A turkey baster (clean unused and never used for food after you use it lol) and a vac hose or some sort of rubber tubing, suck up some clean new brake fluid in to the baster, hook tube to baster and bleeder,

[Nighthawk Lovers] clutch bleeder success sorta

2014-05-26 Thread Matthew Ward
Well I finally made some progress today now the clutch will kinda engage in a few of the upper gears but not in the all critical first g ear any thoughts I might try Kyles advice first but any is welcome and a big thanks to the guys with the banjo screw advice it worked -- You received this

[Nighthawk Lovers] clutch bleeder success sorta

2014-05-26 Thread Matthew Ward
Well I now have a working hydraulic clutch system thanks to everyone who offered advice -- 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] clutch problem

2014-05-17 Thread Matthew Ward
So I installed the seal kits in the master and slave cylinder and still can't get the clutch to engage it just seems like it won't build any pressure 83 cb550sc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch problem

2014-05-17 Thread Kyle Munz
You just have to keep bleeding it.That is the hardest system in the world to bleed completely. There is a chance the clutch plates may be frozen but honestly I'd keep trying to bleed and flush the lines for a while. -Kyle On May 17, 2014 12:20 PM, Matthew Ward mastermech...@gmail.com wrote: So

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch problem

2014-05-17 Thread Matthew Ward
I had thought about pulling the clutch cover off and inspecting the condition of 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch problem

2014-05-17 Thread Kyle Munz
If you think about it, if the plates are frozen, and the line is completely bled, the lever would be next to impossible to squeeze. If it's still moving easily I'd bleed and flush it some more. -Kyle On May 17, 2014 12:31 PM, Matthew Ward mastermech...@gmail.com wrote: I had thought about

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch problem

2014-05-17 Thread Matthew Ward
So unbolt the slave cylinder and it moves when I pull the lever but I can push it back in by hand what does that mean -- 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] clutch problem

2014-05-17 Thread Kyle Munz
It doesn't take much pressure to push out the cylinder so even if there's some air in the line that would still be possible. -Kyle On May 17, 2014 1:04 PM, Matthew Ward mastermech...@gmail.com wrote: So unbolt the slave cylinder and it moves when I pull the lever but I can push it back in by

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch problem

2014-05-17 Thread Matthew Ward
But should I be able to push it back in by hand -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch problem

2014-05-17 Thread Jeremy
Crack the banjo fitting at the clutch master (with rag ready) slowly depress lever. I just did a master on a cb750 (brake master but same operation) no pressure no fluid because the small little take up port was clogged with gunk. Sent from my iPhone On May 17, 2014, at 2:13 PM, Matthew Ward

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch problem

2014-05-17 Thread Kyle Munz
Before pulling the clutch cover I would try putting the bike on the center stand, starting the engine and running up through the gears, then in top gear at about 2K rpm pull the clutch all the way in and swap on the rear brake. If the plates are stuck that should unstick them. I'm not sure why you

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch switch

2014-05-05 Thread Matthew Ward
OK thanks so would anyone know where to get one can't find one on ebay -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch switch

2014-05-05 Thread Stephen Brown
Along with the side stand switch it stops you putting the bike in gear with side stand down and allows you to satrt teh bike with the stand up and in gear ... if it starts playing up it is a veritable pain in the ass ;) On 4 May 2014 22:06, Matthew Ward mastermech...@gmail.com wrote: What is

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch switch

2014-05-05 Thread Allen Thomas
: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Date: Mon, 5 May 2014 05:14:03 To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch switch OK thanks so would anyone know where to get one can't find one on ebay -- You received this message

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch switch

2014-05-05 Thread Kurt Nolte
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch switch OK thanks so would anyone know where to get one can't find one on ebay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle

[Nighthawk Lovers] clutch switch

2014-05-04 Thread Matthew Ward
What is the purpose of the clutch switch on the handle bar of my 83 cb550sc nh -- 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch switch

2014-05-04 Thread James O'Gorman
It prevents the starter from turning while the bike is in gear. On May 4, 2014, at 16:06, Matthew Ward mastermech...@gmail.com wrote: What is the purpose of the clutch switch on the handle bar of my 83 cb550sc nh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch switch

2014-05-04 Thread Matthew Ward
Thanks so do I need 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

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch switch

2014-05-04 Thread James O'Gorman
Not per-se... It is just a safety. Some Jeep guys (and even bikers as well) bypass the clutch safety so the can bump the vehicle forward with the starter. Don't recommend bypassing it, but it is possible. On May 4, 2014, at 20:01, Matthew Ward mastermech...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks so do I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch switch

2014-05-04 Thread Allen Thomas
It is a great way to dump your bike, should you forget it is in gear and you go to start it. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 9:29 PM, James O'Gorman aspor...@gmail.com wrote: Not per-se... It is just a safety. Some Jeep guys (and even bikers as well) bypass the clutch safety so the can bump the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] clutch switch

2014-05-04 Thread Jason King
+2 on that On May 4, 2014 10:19 PM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote: It is a great way to dump your bike, should you forget it is in gear and you go to start it. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 9:29 PM, James O'Gorman aspor...@gmail.com wrote: Not per-se... It is just a safety. Some Jeep

[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch sight glass

2013-08-28 Thread paul annen
So, ive finaly decided to fix my leaky sight glass on the goldwing clutch. Ive decided that i dont need it to me see through, but do.want glass. I will be using a marble as my new glass, problem is that i dont know what to seal it with, and my thought is silicone caulk, but i dont know if that

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch sight glass

2013-08-28 Thread Kurt Nolte
I used JB Weld when I did mine. Kurt On Aug 28, 2013 10:50 AM, paul annen greenzer...@gmail.com wrote: So, ive finaly decided to fix my leaky sight glass on the goldwing clutch. Ive decided that i dont need it to me see through, but do.want glass. I will be using a marble as my new glass,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch sight glass

2013-08-28 Thread Javier Garcia
I used transparent silicone. Let it overnight and it was fine. That was on the GL I had but already sold. It worked great during the few months I had it. Javier. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:50 AM, paul annen greenzer...@gmail.com wrote: So, ive finaly decided to fix my leaky sight glass on the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch sight glass

2013-08-28 Thread Allen Thomas
@googlegroups.com Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch sight glass So, ive finaly decided to fix my leaky sight glass on the goldwing clutch. Ive decided that i dont need it to me see through, but do.want glass. I will be using a marble as my new glass, problem is that i

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch sight glass

2013-08-28 Thread Javier Garcia
Lovers] Clutch sight glass So, ive finaly decided to fix my leaky sight glass on the goldwing clutch. Ive decided that i dont need it to me see through, but do.want glass. I will be using a marble as my new glass, problem is that i dont know what to seal it with, and my thought is silicone caulk

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch sight glass

2013-08-28 Thread paul annen
-- *From: * paul annen greenzer...@gmail.com *Sender: * nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com *Date: *Wed, 28 Aug 2013 10:50:28 -0400 *To: *nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com *ReplyTo: * nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com *Subject: *[Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch sight glass So, ive finaly

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch sight glass

2013-08-28 Thread mike21222
- From: Javier Garcia jajgar...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, Aug 28, 2013 11:58 am Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch sight glass Oh, right, I forgot to mention that I did used a watch crystal as a replacement. That thing will never get opaque

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch sight glass

2013-08-28 Thread Javier Garcia
- From: paul annen greenzer...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, Aug 28, 2013 1:55 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch sight glass My thought was a watch crystal, but nobody local stocks them, marbles are cheap and will do the same job. Now

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch sight glass

2013-08-28 Thread paul annen
thats what fit my CB650SC, clutch reservoir. Good Luck. Mike -Original Message- From: paul annen greenzer...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, Aug 28, 2013 1:55 pm Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Clutch sight glass My thought

[Nighthawk Lovers] clutch air leak?

2012-11-07 Thread brian lindsley
Hi I think I have a air leak in my clutch system. I have put a comlete pint and a half through (about 12 resavors full) the clutch system and I am still getting air bubbles every time I open the valve to bleed. How can I find where the leak is at? When I pump up the clutch I can shift gears but

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