While I`m waiting for parts to rebuild this engine, I started thinking....(dangerous, I know).... Are there any other engines from newer Nighthawks/motorcycles...
Not to run this in the ground, but I looked on the internet last night for reported problems with Fram oil filters and found the following. While it is...
Hi folks, Anyone out there with experience dealing with broken exhaust studs? I tried removing one from cylinder number 4 using two bolts tightened back to...
Try some liquid wrench, let it sit, then heat it with a propane torch, then a good Vise Grip pliers. ... Tom Mutant VF1000R "Far better it is to dare mighty...
I second this. I've had to replace 3 studs in my ownership of the bike on #4. Careful not to break it off though, then you'll have to drill the stud and use...
... EZ-Out... what a misnomer. How many folks here have used these only to break them in the stud? What a PITA to get out. :-( Greg == Chicago 'burbs mailto:...
Ok, the fork tubes on my new-to-me 84 need new seals. I got OEMs from Honda but my tubes are badly pitted. After a few unsuccessful attempts at getting a set...
The manual calls out ATF and that's what I used when I replaced my fork seals. You may want to look back though some recent messages. I seem to recall...
Hey all, When I first bought my 86 NH (25k miles) in February I had the starter clutch repaired since it would just spin freely counterclockwise (as well as...
i'm 290 and I moved up to 15w it helps. 10w would be fine for 200lbs. My manual said 10w. Ried McTaggart told me to never use ATF. aaron "Neece, John...
I use Valvoline Fork-oil 5W-20 with atmosferic pressure in the forks. That serves me well. Beware: 423 milliliters at the right and 429 milliliters at the...
When I renewed the fork oil for the first time, I found out that one leg had fork oil and the other had ATF.......... Still it's roadholding was OK! Jan ... ...
According to the various sites I looked at, OEM forks would have been $150-$170 each. 2 brand new tubes from Frank's are $215 + shipping. I fiugure it's worth...
It's a shame there's no torque listed, agreed. I do mine to "feel" of about 15 nm. I had a bolt break, it's easy to remove though since hole isn't blind....
I used Works Steel Trackers. They're OK in function, but now have blown seals for 2nd time. Still riding on the stock shocks, like the adjustability and can't...
I am going to be putting up my '85 for sale. I was wondering if anyone here would be interested. If anyone is interested, email me and I will send you...
Here are some photos of the bike. I bought the bike in January. The former owner had put a new gas tank on it and had a service recently done on it. I have...
Here are some photos of the bike. I bought the bike in January. The former owner had put a new gas tank on it and had a service recently done on it. I have...
Spinjake, You can't send attachments through this list so you'll have to send them directly to the person that needs to get them. Jan ... From: spinjake To:...
Yeah, I kind of figured that out. Thanks for the info. ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has...
Tried once before but got no answer.WHAT is the largest tire you've installed on you 700SC? I'm having problems matching front and rears in stock sizes from...
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