... Hi, Congrats on the "new" bike. Sounds like a winner, esp. if it shines up nice. There are a few oil leak files here, maybe they'll help stem the flow. The...
....in ornithology, and we ALL know what that implies. I really curious about what that means and I realize this is way off- topic for Honda Nighthawk...
Hey all- My project bike has been running pretty well for a few months now. I have about 800 miles on it since it came out of 6 years of hibernation. The...
Thanks for the explanation on the fish. ....although you are going to burst my illusion that fish come from grocery stores. Then I have to go through my...
After startup, the chain freewheels on the starter side (starter clutch), but it drives the alternator. A couple ways to diagnose a broken chain: 1. Press...
We occasionally see Nighthawks on our property in the Texas hill Country. They are pretty cool birds; distinctive for their quick- turning, darting agility....
I am surprised (and sorry) that an ornithologist would take offense. I was rude to 'hogsters', implying that they would either: (1) not know the word...
I think much more likely is that your cleaning job was inadequate. You could have some clogged fuel or air passages, clogged jet, or your float height could be...
The bike idles pretty nicely. It takes a minute or so to idle solidly with the choke on. For a while everything ewas running dead smooth. Recently, the first...
John, if you'll do it right the first time, it'll save you aggravation in the long run. Get a service manual. Remove the whole bank of carbs. Completely...
What a wonderful bit o'banter! Loved the ornithological expertise! My dad and I used to sit in the back yard and watch the nighthawks stoop and bank. The...
Hi Mr. AG, checked out your pix...now THAT is a cool bird! Lucky you. Thanks for all the info on the original NH...there's a google-or so of other images of...
Thanx again, McT- I get a click or a weak turn of the starter when I hit the button, but certainly no chance for ignition. I have installed a headlight switch...
When I was growing up, the manse we lived in (Dad was a Presbyterian minister) had a streetlight at the end of the driveway. In the summer months, after...
... You probably thought of this already, but just to be sure, next time this happens look left and right to see if the scenery is moving at all. If not, the...
Hey Doc, I have a nice starter which I offered to you some time ago, 99.00 plus shipping, as for the headlight switch you rigged up, hitting the starter button...
I have a cb550sc. I have been troubleshooting myself in the foot for a while now about an elec issue. I wonder what the best way is to do a complete cross...
Hey guys! It's Nate again. Thank you for helping me thus far and letting me know about all the messages about the starters. It was very helpful. As I read...
Hey guys. After having bought my higher mileage 93 nighthawk I have noticed a minor oil leak from the front left side valve cover. My gut feel is that this...
I was about ready to throw in the towel and paint all of the plastic bits that have faded with sunlight and age with that Krylon plastic paint. Until my...
Hi Malcolm, thanks for the offer(again)...I'm sure it's worth $100, I'm moving and I just can't spare it (+ shipping) right now. I have a Windjammer III...
I use "Clymer" service manuals for all my bikes. They are very easy to understand and to follow. They also have LOTS of pictures for each step. In fact,...
Doc, have you check to ensure that you have an excellent connection from the negative battery terminal to the engine? That means no corrosion on the wire...
Tom, Might eventually be interested in most of that stuff. But at this point I just need to learn to ride it first. Unless, you are planning to make me an...
