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11780
Hi all, I just have a few issues that I am having with a 2001 Nighthawk with about 9500 miles. I wasn't able to find much information in the search, so I am...
overholtk
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Apr 1, 2007
4:50 pm
11781
... I will assume the clutch is adjusted so there is 1/2" to 3/4" of freeplay at the 'end' of the clutch lever. It is normal to hear some clutch and bearing...
pacnwfoto
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Apr 1, 2007
5:44 pm
11782
Selling my bike so that I can move... only 2700 miles and in excellent condition, with no mechanical defects. Bike is Black and has soft saddlebags contact me...
isbn333
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Apr 2, 2007
3:30 pm
11783
There is now a folder in Photos to post pics of your bikes and accessories for sale....
pacnwfoto
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Apr 2, 2007
5:06 pm
11784
I inform all the members that a new photos gallery has been created with some of my travels in cb 250. I would like all of you to post your pics of your rides,...
vox_puer
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Apr 2, 2007
9:10 pm
11785
I will be attempting to do my first valve adjustment on my 92 Nighthawk. I have the correct feeler gauge but I am unable to find a timimg cap wrench. Does...
Trey
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Apr 3, 2007
3:51 am
11786
Just get the largest flat blade screw driver you can find. Serp....
serpentinesurfer
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Apr 3, 2007
12:22 pm
11787
... Thought about that but was afraid it might booger up the metal. But I will give it a try. Thanks, Trey...
Trey
mfc392001
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Apr 3, 2007
1:56 pm
11788
A easy way to make a really big screwdriver blade is to Find a nice thick flat washer and hacksaw off just enough of one round side to fit into what ever you...
terry_stwd
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Apr 3, 2007
7:10 pm
11790
... nice ... fit ... motors ... Ok, I did the valve adjustment according to the file but now I have a loud ticking sound coming from the engine. I used .002...
Trey
mfc392001
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Apr 5, 2007
12:29 am
11791
Have a 91 model and have noticed that it seems to be getting more black at the end of one exhaust compared to another. The machine appears to be running fine...
jandmlarson
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Apr 5, 2007
3:28 am
11792
... black ... original ... I forgot to add that the bike has about 5000 miles on it...
jandmlarson
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Apr 5, 2007
3:31 am
11793
... a ... I haven't read the files but I do know that the valves are not checked at TDC. You bring the piston up to TDC on the compression stroke then turn the...
serpentinesurfer
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Apr 5, 2007
3:54 am
11794
OK I just checked the files and there are mistakes there. First off pn any bike you always turn the crank in it normal rotational direction which in this case...
serpentinesurfer
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Apr 5, 2007
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11795
Because both cylinders are fed by the same carb, it is not a carb problem. Adjust the valves and put in some fresh plugs, change the oil, then go for a 50...
pacnwfoto
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Apr 5, 2007
4:12 am
11796
... Take it up with Honda, the info was scanned from their 2001 shop manual....
pacnwfoto
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Apr 5, 2007
4:15 am
11797
... way. ... thinking ... and ... Thanks Serp... Do you think I may have caused damage to the valves? I will adjust tomorrow using the "...
Trey
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Apr 5, 2007
5:16 am
11798
... No there's no damage to the valves, the noise you hear is because they're loose meaning performance and mileage will suffer but not the valves. Serp....
serpentinesurfer
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Apr 5, 2007
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11799
... valves? ... the ... Trey...
Trey
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Apr 5, 2007
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11800
I'm assuming the mirrors on my 250 are stock, but has anyone else noticed that the reflection of your arms take up almost half of each mirror?? Anyone done...
Paul LeBoutillier
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Apr 7, 2007
4:48 pm
11801
It's not just the CB, most bikes are like that. Serp....
serpentinesurfer
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Apr 7, 2007
5:19 pm
11802
... In order to see more, the stock mirrors would need to hang out beyond the grips. As is, tuck in an elbow to improve the view. Bar-end mirrors are an...
pacnwfoto
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Apr 7, 2007
5:50 pm
11803
When I brought my bike, it had small carbon composite mirrors w/a nice graphic. I rode 6 months with-em and even though the bike looked cooler I had alot of...
william overton
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Apr 8, 2007
12:03 pm
11804
... Hmm. Maybe some enterprising soul could make mirror "risers" to add an inch or two of height, a la handlebar risers? Just a thought. Happy Easter to...
Joel
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Apr 8, 2007
4:37 pm
11805
... Heck, even just longer stems on the mirrors themselves would make a huge difference!! Paul [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Paul LeBoutillier
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Apr 8, 2007
6:52 pm
11806
Somebody added extra bolts to my mirror stems, so the mirrors stand a little higher, and affixed small round convex mirrors at the corners of the mirrors. I'm...
Silly Me
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Apr 8, 2007
7:43 pm
11807
... On vintage standards with higher bars, one of the fixes was to position an accessory mirror so it hung down below the bar which allowed you to look back...
pacnwfoto
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Apr 8, 2007
9:06 pm
11808
Thanks to all for your contributions to this great forum....
pacnwfoto
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Apr 9, 2007
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11809
Here's hoping Honda will see fit to supply the little stallion for many years to come! Thanks to all of you for many years of information and entertainment. ...
dirtguy77
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Apr 9, 2007
12:16 pm
11810
At the end of a 450 mile ride I was almost home, Thumper was purring along down the interstate at 10,000 rpm's (90 mph) when she gave up the ghost. ...
serpentinesurfer
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