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Japanese Bikes / Re: 1984 Honda Nighthawk 450cc back after 7 year break
« on: July 16, 2016, 12:23:52 PM »
Picked up thé rebuilt carbs et my mechanic, put them on. Runs like a new one. Took it back to get them adjusted. Ready for pick up. Pissing rain out. Can't wait to try it out.

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Japanese Bikes / Re: 1984 Honda Nighthawk 450cc back after 7 year break
« on: July 13, 2016, 02:24:42 PM »
Murdo,
 Yesterday, I removed  the carb assembly and took it to a bike mechanic, who has a good rep, to get the carbs cleaned up (hé uses ultra sound device to do it). He'll make sure all parts look OK, make basic adjustment. I'll go pick thèm up, pût them back on thé bike. Then, I'll take care of synchronisation, ignition check ups like you suggested ans will get back with results.
 Your tips sûre help and give me a good idea as to where to start.
Thanks,
Dan
P.S. Your  name must be Murdoch, like the detective TV serie.

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Japanese Bikes / Re: 1984 Honda Nighthawk 450cc back after 7 year break
« on: July 11, 2016, 11:48:34 PM »
No leaks after wd40 on carb rubbers test. Player with iddle screws ans backfiring almost disappeared. After turning engine off and a 5 minute wait, checked spark plus. I could pick up thé right  one  by hand (not too hot). Left one was too hot. So, I assume, one side heats up more. Plugs colour looked normal, according to shop manual. Considering checking ignition cables. Plugs are new and well gapped.

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Japanese Bikes / Re: 1984 Honda Nighthawk 450cc back after 7 year break
« on: July 11, 2016, 10:29:40 AM »
Murdo,
 Pilot jets are thé same size. I looked in the carbs for dirt and fortunetly it looked clean. Pilot jets are OK. I will install  an inline fuel  filtre. As for the idle screw, thé guy  who initially helped me out with this carb job went by ear cause I didn't have the  shop manual back then. It says 2 1/4 turns out to start with and there seems to be an adjustment technic in the book. I will start by following your advices first and will let you know.
Thanks

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Japanese Bikes / Re: 1984 Honda Nighthawk 450cc back after 7 year break
« on: July 10, 2016, 07:55:26 PM »
Murdo,
 That was  the problem. Petcock was packed. Cleaned it up good. Started the bike. Only problem I have now is backfires (both at the same time). Don't recall having backfires before I changed the pilot jets.
 Thanks for your help, I appreciate.
Dan

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Japanese Bikes / 1984 Honda Nighthawk 450cc back after 7 year break
« on: July 09, 2016, 02:20:49 PM »
I could use some advice . Bought this 1984 Honda Nighthawk 450cc (Canada version) after it sat for 7 years. Friend of mine cleaned the carbs and told me I should get new pilot (slow jets) jets cause the old ones were too hard to get the small holes cleaned up. Took it for a ride yesterday on the highway. After a 6 mile stretch, took the next exit. When the street light turned green, it stalled on me. Waited 5 minutes, started the engine again, drove another mile back on the highway and it stalled again. Did this 6 times. At the seventh, it wouldn't start anymore. Pushed the bike for about 2 miles back home.
 I have no idea as to what might happened. Any help would be welcome.
Thanks.
Dan

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