dreamtiger 
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« on: December 07, 2011, 03:07:21 PM » |
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Hey,
I'm new here but I'm excited to be the new owner of a 1983 Honda CB Nighthawk 550cc.
Anyway, I just got it and had the carbs cleaned and bought a new battery. I had some trouble stalling out from starting from a stopping position on hills one day and consequentially killed the battery. I got it home and charged the battery and rode it a bit again. However, after a bit, but sputtered some and shut off, and took a bit for the engine to crank. So, I put some gas in it (it was a little low) and took the battery home and charged it. Now I can't even get it to turn over. When I hit the start button it just turns off.
I had to leave it at school and it drizzled a little the other day, I hope that I didn't mess up any of the electronics.
Anyway, if you could give some advice I'd appreciate it.
-Eric Robinson
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Option13
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« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2011, 03:37:53 PM » |
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Rain won't hurt your bike. These things were designed to work without a hiccup while riding in a downpour.
The best advice I can give you is to pay a visit to the how-to section. Laminar made a how-to on diagnosing a bike that won't start, but I don't think it was stickied.
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« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2011, 04:11:35 PM » |
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The best advice I can give you is to pay a visit to the how-to section. Laminar made a how-to on diagnosing a bike that won't start, but I don't think it was stickied.
A sticky would have been nice.  http://nighthawk-forums.com/index.php/topic,7125.0 |
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It's not what it is, it's what it does.
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« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2011, 06:21:15 PM » |
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A sticky would have been nice. Someone give the man a sticky  This has got to be the number one linked to thread on this forum. It should be easier to find. |
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« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2011, 09:25:04 PM » |
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If we can get this thread to descend into anarchy and chaos, a mod will show up and possibly take notice of our complaint.  Quick, start insulting each other! |
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« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2011, 07:51:41 AM » |
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If we can get this thread to descend into anarchy and chaos, a mod will show up and possibly take notice of our complaint. What kind of oil should I put in my bike? |
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« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2012, 09:02:02 AM » |
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sounds like it might be a bad ground come undone
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« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2012, 07:42:37 AM » |
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