Ok, I don't know where to find a replacement for the fuel passage plugs
that were covering the idle jets. It sounds like these plugs are
important, and they were both in terrible shape when I took them out to
clean things up. They came out with about the same consistency as
marshmallows, and one
It's odd that in the Clymer's manual it doesn't mention them, and I can do
one without taking the carbs off the rack, but I don't know about the
other. I'll try to pull them tonight.
On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 2:53 PM, Robert Kariniemi <
robert.karini...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yes to make sure they ar
Yes to make sure they are not torn.
On Feb 13, 2012 8:45 AM, "Kevin Green"
wrote:
> Got a key made finally this weekend. Ended up at a locksmith who was able
> to make the key from the code. Pulled the carb rack out of the PineSol
> finally last night. It took a little spraying with carb clean
I've got a bodywork question maybe you guys can help out with too.
I bought some "Purple Power" De-Ruster (phosphoric acid) at Advance Auto
Parts, and it did a great job at converting some pretty nasty rust back
into fairly shiny looking steel on my chrome header pipes. However, it was
$8 per qua
Got a key made finally this weekend. Ended up at a locksmith who was able
to make the key from the code. Pulled the carb rack out of the PineSol
finally last night. It took a little spraying with carb cleaner and
blasting air through the passages, but I'm satisfied it'll flow enough fuel
now. D
Hi Anthony,
I called a dealer a couple weeks ago and they referred me to a locksmith.
I'll try another dealer though. I would like to think a dealer could
lookup the code and cut it for me, but the 82 seems to be a bit of an
in-between year where I've had a number of things be slightly different
There was a little bit of sludge on top of the seals. All dried out
though. There was no pressure in the forks when I opened them up either.
I think that if they will hold pressure I'll deal with them as is for the
moment and replace when I get my tax return in.
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 12:07 AM,
Those forks look pretty bad.
You could pop-off the rubber dust cover's to see if there's any sludge
(dirt/oil) at the seals.
There isn't much travel.
I had forks so pitted that changing the seals didn't help.
Some Kid admired the low drag bike look.
B-550
On 02/07/12, Javier Garcia wr
With respect to the rusty forks, I think what really matters is if there is
rust in the part of the tube that travels inside the fork. I cannot tell
from the picture if there is actually rust in that part. If they are clean
enough there, then no damage will be done to the seals. Can you feel if
the
Here is a complete set $150 buy now price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/82-Honda-CB450SC-Nighthawk-forks-fork-set-and-triple-tree-Straight-good-seals-/230665206369?hash=item35b4b7ba61&item=230665206369&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 10:11 PM, Allen Thomas wrote:
> IMH
IMHO, those tubes are shot. They have to be perfect, in order for the seals
to not leak. Not to disuade you from trying to clean them up, but I don't
think those are salvageable. Others here are more knowledgeable than I am
so, I'm hoping they chime in too. Usually fork tubes can be had on ebay for
Slide came out of the carb tonight. [image: applause.gif] Still took some
careful gentle prying to get it to break loose, but much less effort than I
was trying initially with no success. Passages are looking pretty clear
but I'll give it another day before I start drying it out.
Next thing I st
I would imagine it is a combination of both. I also wonder if perhaps a
cleaner with limonene would work better, ie an "orange" cleaner.
Kurt
On Feb 7, 2012 9:11 AM, "Kevin Green"
wrote:
> Mine went in to soak Saturday night, and even though I still can't get the
> slides out, I did get the floa
Mine went in to soak Saturday night, and even though I still can't get the
slides out, I did get the float needles out, so I take that as a sign it's
working and will continue to let it work. I went with the Publix generic
version because it had more pine oil, but I wonder if it's not the
surfacta
Cool good to know.
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I have my rack of 650 carbs soaking in a 1:1.5 pine sol: water bath, since
Sunday. The liquid looks really dirty at this point. I'll take that as the
solution is working!
Kurt
On Feb 6, 2012 9:48 AM, "Kevin Green"
wrote:
> The strategy that worked out for me was using an impact driver, which
> f
The strategy that worked out for me was using an impact driver, which
finished removing the slots in the head, but also managed to create just a
little wiggle, which allowed me to use vice grips to finish backing out the
screw. I'm sure the PB Blaster I let soak into it contributed too. I
think I
:
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> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: '82 CB450SC project question(s)
>
> Yeah, I ran into old rusted screws when I was sprucing up the carbs on my
> 82 650. Its worth the minimal investment to go to a hardware store with a
> couple o
I replaced mine with hex cap screws.
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You might be able to use a pair of needle nose pliers and pull as you turn.
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On Feb 4, 2012, at 1:17 PM, Kevin Green
wrote:
> Thanks for the assurances that soaking should help. I'm wishing I had picked
> up an impact driver as recommended, but I don't know if it would hav
Yeah, I ran into old rusted screws when I was sprucing up the carbs on my
82 650. Its worth the minimal investment to go to a hardware store with a
couple of the old screws and replace them all with fresh ones, even if
they're not that bad. I too used an EZ out bit with great success after
strippin
good idea, Graham
On Feb 4, 2012, at 1:40 PM, James O'Gorman wrote:
- aka use /both/ an impact driver and a screw extractor. I never
had hope in the extractors because they never worked for me until I
put them at the end of the impact driver.
On Feb 4, 2012, at 10:17 AM, Kevin Green wrot
- aka use /both/ an impact driver and a screw extractor. I never had hope in
the extractors because they never worked for me until I put them at the end of
the impact driver.
On Feb 4, 2012, at 10:17 AM, Kevin Green wrote:
> Thanks for the assurances that soaking should help. I'm wishing I ha
I've got a handheld impact driver kit similar to this:
http://www.tooltopia.com/lisle-29200.aspx?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=LIS29200&utm_campaign=googlebase_18u&gclid=CMnd-OP5hK4CFRN3hwodVGe8Yw
that I used successfully to back out the bolts on my carbs without damaging any
of t
Kevin, spray PB Blaster on the screw and after a some time try vice
grips or some sort of pliers with good teeth. You just need to break
it loose
On Feb 4, 2012, at 1:17 PM, Kevin Green wrote:
Thanks for the assurances that soaking should help. I'm wishing I
had picked up an impact driv
Thanks for the assurances that soaking should help. I'm wishing I had
picked up an impact driver as recommended, but I don't know if it would
have helped me anyways. I was trying to loosen the last screw holding on
the top cover and thought it had come loose but it looks like I stripped it
instea
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Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 01:24:50
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Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: '82 CB450SC project question(s)
Ok, so 2 specific technical questions I ran into taking the first carb
What if you put it in some hot water to get the aluminum To expand?
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On Feb 4, 2012, at 1:24 AM, Kevin Green
wrote:
> Ok, so 2 specific technical questions I ran into taking the first carb apart
> tonight. I'm trying out the embedded photos so let me know if they don't
Thanks. I'll try the Pine Sol soak for a while then before I get any more
physical with them. The deposits that I can see are terrible, so I can
imagine there are others I can't see that are just as bad if not worse.
Apparently gas really doesn't do well when left for 25+ years.
--
You receive
Your float needle is probably gummed in there; it's been sitting with the
same gas for two decades, right? Definitely some deposits.
Your slide piston is probably the same way, just "soft seized" from sitting
too long. You can give them an overnight soak and see if that helps your
problems any.
I
Ok, so 2 specific technical questions I ran into taking the first carb
apart tonight. I'm trying out the embedded photos so let me know if they
don't show up.
1) The float needle didn't come out with the float the way the manual said
it would. In fact the gasket that seems to hold it in is very
I found a thread on advrider:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=560117
Looks like a great option. I'll see if I can't get the carbs opened up and
soaking soon.
Currently finishing up closing up the motor so I can get oil back in it.
The head is back on but I need to get the right s
I never stoped riding my goldwing... and im in daytona
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Not too
Not too far south tho, last month was basically useless for riding. 100F+
temps every day and high humidity. My "riding season" is about to rebegin.
-Kyle
On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 9:42 AM, Kurt Nolte wrote:
> Why let winter stop you? just move south ahead of the ice and snow.
>
> :D
>
> Kurt
>
>
Why let winter stop you? just move south ahead of the ice and snow.
:D
Kurt
On Sep 7, 2011 10:39 AM, "jh...@smsllc.com" wrote:
Thanks fellas. I hope to check in from time to time. Here's to a few
more good rides before winter!
John
On Sep 6, 4:00 pm, Joey Kelley wrote:
> On Fri, Aug 26,
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