A motor that won't turn probably, but not certainly, needs work, most likely rings and cylinder honing. A motor that does turn still can need a rebuild....
I replaced the camchain on my '78 GS400 in '86. To put in an endless chain on it you need to split the cases. I was advised by a friend who was a mechanic at a...
... If your battery needed water that often there is a problem in your charging system. Most bikes I have had have needed their batteries topped up every 2-3...
I'll second that as well. My goldwings, kz440 and nighthawk all need very little water added even when ridden daily. Entire summer I havent had the water drop...
Mix some dish liquid and water about 50/50 in a pump sprayer. Wait until it is about to start raining, then push the bike outside and give it a quick spray...
Low voltage = weak spark. If your battery is weak enough or your alternator output is low, there may not be enough voltage at ignition coils to produce a good...
Has anybody swapped exhaust or muffs from different year/size Nighthawks? I have a tendency to think all the 4cyl nighthawk exhaust would interchange. Mine is...
Been a while since posting, but howdy all from Northeast Tennessee. Great to see we are finally getting some warm weather here. I have been looking forward to...
I rode in a couple of times this week as well and got the same response! Cold, but sunny and crisp. All worth it when its 5o degrees on the way home! ... ...
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I am set to recieve my 1995 750 Nighthawk in a week or so and am looking to purchase a windscreen/ Fairing accessory. I would like sonme feedback... I am 6...
Hey there. Just came across this group and I am finding a lot of good information. I own a '84 Nighthawk S 700 that I just restored and I also have a...
Welcome. I am in Phx, and I also have an 84 Nthwk sc700. I have over 160K miles on mine and am the original owner. I am interested in parts bikes, although...
I am selling my nighthawk, I am looking for something with a little more adventure touring like the KLR 650 or the DL 650. It has 22,600 KM, Custom black gas...
I have the Plexifairing from National Cycle and its been great, with little buffeting for me, but then I'm only 5'9", so maybe my opinion isn't that useful to ...
Part numbers from both Honda and aftermarket sources strongly suggest that exhausts are model specific, and not easily interchangable. I think the difference...
Thank you PAul., Very useful information Mike ... From: Paul Bater <paulbater@...> I have the Plexifairing from National Cycle and its been great, with...
Sure a tire plug incase you pick up a nail or something and need to plug the tire. ... going to put that in my little ... working on ... maybe ... right ... ...
Now you tell me! Thanks for the info, Sidecar...you, and your friendly Honda wrench, are among the very few folx I know who believe a cam chain can be...
Mike, I have a '93 NH 750, I'm 5'10. I have a "Slipstreamer" model windshield (not sure of manufacturer), it is adjusted just below eye level. Works great,...
Here's what I've bought for my '83 CB650SC: Enterprise Slipstreamer 2 clear windshield with lower skirts - about $150 (from JC Whitney or Dennis Kirk - can't...
Looking for the right hand side mufflers off of an 82 650 Nighthawk. Don't really need both sides, or the complete exhaust but if you don't want to break up a...
Checked out at 5 ohms... interestingly the Clymer manual (pg 223) said the resistance should be between .40-.50ohms.. Everything looked to be in great shape. I...
I am new to this group but have been riding for the past 40 years, just on other makes of bikes. I currently ride a Suzuki Intruder. So, now after all the...
Check Ebay. Search for "nighthawk 550". Should be quite a few parts available there. ... So, ... got ... real ... very ... for ... think ... and ... replace...
The clymer manual incorrectly repeats the stator resistance reading. The rotor should be over 2 ohms. Definately clean all connectors up. I like to spray...
I haven’t ridden my Nighthawk 550sc in about 4 months partly because I am a beginner and didn’t trust myself in the Seattle rain. Now that the weather is...
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