Hey Brian,I'm one of those guys that uses only synthetic oils in all of my vehicles because of their superiority to conventional oils. Tests have shown that...
I don't think it gets cold enough in Louisana to warrent going down to 5w 40... I have been thinking about running EVOO in my 650. (Extra Virgin Olive...
I too have a '65 CB650SC. I changed over to synthetic oil several years ago. I primarily use Mobil MX4T 10w40, have used Amsoil 10w40 when I can't find the...
When I take the bike out for a 20 minute ride to the store, go in shop for about 15 minutes and get back outside the bike will always have trouble starting and...
If it was a car I would look at a vapor lock situation on the fuel. or maybe coils getting to hot. How does it run based on the humidity? Ted  A government...
2 things come to mind. 1) Carbs Give it a shot of Seafoam or something like that and see how it works. 2) Choke Some people crack the throttle a bit to start a...
Making it a "goodfella" ________________________________ From: Koda <birren@...> To: honda_nighthawk@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 1, 2009...
As far as i can tell it runs the same if the humidity varies, although Arizona really only has one humidity point so it's difficult to test that. ... From: Ted...
Ok. I was thinking maybe a cracked coil housing, and that is one symptom.  A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take...
and idiotic owner of a 1980 GL 1100 GoldWing. Got it for $600. Complete. Needs battery, possible starter button, and a good thaw. Cosmetically looks good....
I have to agree with Ted I believe you have a fuel problem in golden days passed we would put wooden clothes pins on the fuel line to stop this problem . They...
For that price you can always strip it and sell the luggage and faring for what you paid for the bike ;-) I am looking at a naked '79 wing for $600 that is...
... Start with subscribing to the Yahoo GoldWing group http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/GoldWing/ and pick up the Honda Service Manual for the GL1100...
I live in South Central TX. and had used it with good results (the 5W-40). Mike Dude 2003 Red NH 750,"My Precious" 81K and Going Strong! ... From: Koda...
I am not saying that you can't, or should not, use 5W-40, just that if it does not get that cold you don't need it... Tam ________________________________ ...
The first thing you MUST aquire now that you are a Proud Gold Wing owner.....is a nice Leisure Suit. You know, the onezee with that spiffy gold latch on the...
Ah I knew that was coming sooner or later. I have my badge of honor. I took a 700S with no aftermarket accessories aside from throw over saddblebags and a...
Not true, there is Monsoon season and everything else. That is 2 points. [:D] And remember the spring of 2005 (I think) when it rained so much that the Salt...
I paid $1,300 for my 1982 CB650SC (with 14,000 miles) back in August. I have had to put a rotor ($125) in it, but I am happy. Of course, prices in the Houston...
Hey Lee, I can barely remember that...but to illustrate how much bikes go for in my locale... Someone was also selling a 1995 Honda Nighthawk 750 with 6k on it...
I live in New Territory, which has a Sugar Land address, but has not been annexed, yet. I made it back from Sandia, Texas today, but not without a few...
Any time, George! Thanks back at ya. Yeah, it's the roads around here that are swell, Hoot or not. Maybe by summer I'll be able to do more than ride to school...
Maybe I'm imagining things, but my S seems noisier since I put in the Rotella T. I'm switching back to dino as soon as I can. Viscosity is viscosity, I guess,...
I've found, even at 40 degrees, the 20/50 Mobile one starts and runs quiet in the 650sc. This is my first experience with synthetic oil in the bike, so I'm...
I spent a few years in the oil biz... the first number is the "winter" viscosity, hence the W, That's the viscosity of the base oil blend, they then add...
Dude you need to earn the "Smooth sailing" award next. Thats the one where you just take all the great backroads and chill out with no hard schedule, visit a...
Yo George! Yeah, first to last-I wanted to get a KZP. But this thing kinda fell into my lap. And yeah, I can touch the ground. Seriously? The 700 is...