I have an '84. Low mileage, seems to be in tune. Sounds good, accelerates nicely. Still I seem to get about 130 or so per tank of gas. This seems low as...
If your air cleaner is clean, and your using the right plugs, than getting Carbs tuned is about the only other thing you can do to improve gas mileage. ...
I have an '84 also. I have had poor mileage (105 to a tank on big distance days, commuting I'd get 140). I'm at altitude. Foundout I had 125 jets in it, so now...
I have an '84. Stock to the best of my knowledge. I have only rode one tank really hard and got about 32mpg doing that. I usually ride about 25miles each way...
Ok cool. Thanks for the info. When I got the bike last year I cleaned the carbs and replaced most of the other stuff, but never had the carbs tuned. Maybe...
I have been thinking a little about selling the old Nighthawk and getting a dual-sport bike. I am 6'2"+ and a little cramped on my Honda. My buddy has a...
The Jets them selves hardly ever wear out. They may get clogged but that's about it. Check your needles on the sliders. Jim [Non-text portions of this message...
i lust got my 85 nighthawk s today when cornering it feels like its pushing not turning smothley it has weather checked front tire bould be a cause?...
The Nighhawk is a bit of a squirrely bike IMO. I've never had a bike that you couldn't let go of the bars and keep it straight. Not my Nighthawk - it gets...
I "m not sure what a 'Weather checked" front tire is.. It could be cold and bad wheel barrings or it could be your break pads dragging on the disk.. Start with...
I am finally getting another NH (sold my first one 12 years ago...stoopid!!!) I am currently looking at a 1985 (with 86 colors)to purchase. Apparently a dealer...
Bill So it has 86 colors but not the all black engine? I tend to shy from bikes that have been peaced together by others. I would think it could be nothing...
I still have recently worked over carbs (from a 1980 CB 650 fours) if memory serves, they are virtually the same unit. Are these the same carbs, or did they...
No, They changed carbs with the CB-SC bikes ... both 650 and 700 83-86, They went to KEIHIN carbs. But if you have done one type, their all pretty much the ...
You are right... the KLR 650 is an ENORMOUS bike. A buddy of mine got one and WOW !!! I am only 5-10 but I had to lean way over to touch the ground. I felt...
i just bought mine last week & had the same sitting issues i found that my on off switch was croieded & had to cleen the contacts used dieolectric greese...
Hi, If you're worried about wobbly en nervous steering, you could concider to put steeringdamper on it. I don't know if this is the right English word for it....
Hello group, Anyone want to put there bike on the home page for this list? If so, send me a picture or point me to the one you'd like to see here. I like to...
First thing is, if you have the tank lid open, does the throttle work? The tank filter and diaphragm are something else I would check. It doesn't take much to...
Greg, I've seen very little spam hitting the group. Are you receiving spam in your email? Is it linked somehow to this site? When I see someone spam the group,...
i do get spam but im not shure if its coming frome here i dont think so.does any one have a spedo nedle for sale mine is broke thanks george. ... From: Dennis ...
Question: Does anyone know a good spot to get a 1986 Nighthawk 700s starter motor ?!? Well I finally got another NH after a long 12 years without. Picked up...
I have heard of people replacing the brushes in bike starters But I've never done it myself. You may check with a starter rebuild place. Or start calling...
You can get new brushes for $9.95 from this place: http://www.stockers.com/NEWHS22.htm They also sell complete rebuild kits and new starters. Good luck! Scott...
Thanks guys for the helpful info. That link beats the hell out of Honda's full list price of around $400!!! Seems kind of crazy that it represents more than...
Just letting yall know that my Motorcycle group is planning a ride for next Saturday March 26,2005 on Fm 455 in North TEXAS. Anyone who lives in North Texas is...
Richard, I won't be able to make it. I'm moving this weekend. The family and I are moving to Port Aransas. I'll be staying in North Texas for a couple months...
Stay away from Motoxoutlet out of Orem Utah.Advertised a Joe Rocket Phoenix jacket as BRAND NEW! Only problem was it's the original model thats 4 years...
