It's my first bike.
Hi - I just got aHonda Nighthawk 650.
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tomfrombc
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Hi - I just got aHonda Nighthawk 650.
The guy said it needs a carb flush and new battery and rubber.
I can't afford to pay a shop to do it, I'll be doing as much of it as I can myself and will need help with that.
It's my first bike.
It's my first bike.
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Re: Hi - I just got aHonda Nighthawk 650.
Carb flush... that's running a product like Seafoam or any other carb/fuel injector cleaner in your gas. It's preferred that you remove the carbs and thoroughly clean them. For tires I'd go with Bridgestone S-11 Spitfires. Not the cheapest but they're a good overall tire.
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tomfrombc
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Re: Hi - I just got aHonda Nighthawk 650.
I watched a utube video of the carb disassembly - it look's complicated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIa23_0Hn9I
Not sure I can pull something like that off but willing to give it the old college try.
Buddy suggested using an auxiliary fuel pump and ether just to get it running on a mix of 1/3 Seafoam/gas, then kill it, let it sit overnight, drain it, refill with clean gas and go.
John - what do you think of that idea?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIa23_0Hn9I
Not sure I can pull something like that off but willing to give it the old college try.
Buddy suggested using an auxiliary fuel pump and ether just to get it running on a mix of 1/3 Seafoam/gas, then kill it, let it sit overnight, drain it, refill with clean gas and go.
John - what do you think of that idea?
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Re: Hi - I just got aHonda Nighthawk 650.
happy bike day! 
still recovering - back to crutches, then walking with a stick, then running - then hopefully riding again!
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Re: Hi - I just got aHonda Nighthawk 650.
Does the bike start and run? Even if it run like crap you can try Seafoam or some other cleaner. But if it doesn't run, I think you'll have carb cleaning in your future.
People say I'm stupid and apathetic. I don't know what that means, and I don't care.
Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Re: Hi - I just got aHonda Nighthawk 650.
I'd run a couple of tanks with Seafoam added through the engine and see how she runs. If it starts you're half way through the battle. Don't run the bike with old dry tires on it, it's a sure fire way to go down in a corner or on hard braking. Check the rubber on the engine as well, if it's not cracked you might get away with some conditioner to make it a fare bit more economical for you.
Oh by the way, HAPPY BIKE DAY!!!!!
Oh by the way, HAPPY BIKE DAY!!!!!
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Re: Hi - I just got aHonda Nighthawk 650.
I have to wait till Tuesday to find out if it runs.
Sigh.
Sigh.
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Re: Hi - I just got aHonda Nighthawk 650.
So, Tuesday and Wednesday have come and gone.... Does that baby run???tomfrombc wrote:I have to wait till Tuesday to find out if it runs.
Sigh.
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Re: Hi - I just got aHonda Nighthawk 650.
I turned it over but no, it didn't start - I'm giving it a carb flush and stuff.
Problems with the carb flush - the vacuum assemblies wont come out.
The manual gives the impression they just slide out - but they don't.
How do I get them out?
HELP!!!
Problems with the carb flush - the vacuum assemblies wont come out.
The manual gives the impression they just slide out - but they don't.
How do I get them out?