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« on: March 10, 2011, 10:48:54 AM » |
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Hello everyone,
I just recently bought an '84 Nighthawk 700S. It needs a little TLC but all in all a decent bike to start with. My fuel gage is not working and I suspect the sending unit but am having trouble locating one, seems they are discontinued. If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it. I owned one before but when I bought it, it basically came in a box. I am in the Navy and was unable to get it running before I had to transfer so I had to sell it. So this is my first one getting to actually ride. I have had a chance to put a few miles on the bike while working on it and I am loving it.
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« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2011, 10:51:07 AM » |
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Welcome. My fuel gage is not working and I suspect the sending unit but am having trouble locating one, seems they are discontinued. If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it. I'm betting it's fixable. Do a search here. There are a couple of threads about fixing the sending unit on your bike. |
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simco71
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« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2011, 10:58:09 AM » |
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Thanks for the welcome and the suggestion. Just did a search and found a couple topics on the subject...have a few ideas now to go home and try. Thanks again Munkey...
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« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2011, 11:05:33 AM » |
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 to the addiction. We have a few current & former sailors running around here. You currently in San Jose, or is that were you are from?
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Welcome to the addiction.
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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2011, 11:09:04 AM » |
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Currently serving here in San Jose I am working jointly with Lockheed Martin Missile and Space located here in Sunnyvale.
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« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2011, 11:18:02 AM » |
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Ooooh... you have a cushy job!  About 100 years ago I was stationed in Alameda. You'll find tons of great information around here, these guys can walk you through a rebuild if necessary :) |
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« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2011, 11:19:59 AM » |
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Welcome Simco71 to the group, ride safe.
On behalf of my family, thank you for your service to our country.
Hope you enjoy your nighthawk.
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simco71
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« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2011, 11:30:54 AM » |
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Tryvelcro, I have to admit this is a nice cushy job especially after serving on Submarines the past 14 years...  hppants, I am happy to serve and truly love it, makes it all worth it when it is appreciated by others so thank you. Thanks for the welcome everyone |
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« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2011, 11:43:42 AM » |
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Welcome aboard Simco71, I'm one of those active duty shipmates that TV referred to. Got quite a few Marines past and present on the forum as well. Are you a tech or an operator? Either way you'll find the repair of the fuel sensor quite easy (probably just corroded and needs cleaned up). Good luck, welcome aboard, and thank you for your "silent" service. |
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« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2011, 12:34:52 PM » |
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, I see a car has Washington plates  Are you from Washington ?
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« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2011, 12:42:44 PM » |
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And they're all verts...
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Welcome to the addiction.
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« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2011, 01:37:32 PM » |
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Simco71 I had a similar issue on my 700 last year. I believe I got it fixed over the winter. I took it out and had to bend slightly the copper tab that runs back and forth. Mine was sloppy and wasn't making good contact. It will make sense when you get it out.
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I'd rather be riding my blue '85 (700s)
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« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2011, 01:39:39 PM » |
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chromy,
Definitely a Tech. I am confidante that I can fix it especially after reading some other posts here about issues and repairs that were done. Glad to see some other Navy and Marine brethren. I am traditionally a car guy but have owned a few bikes this is the first one I have really gotten into though.
Washington plates; thats were I was stationed last, I am from Idaho originally but most of my career has been in Washington, 4 years in Kinsland, GA.
Thanks skramer...gonna pull it out tonight and take a look at it. I really appreciate all the help and suggestions, this is the first forum I have joined so it's good to have such a positive experience here.
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« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2011, 02:08:35 PM » |
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to the NHF, simco71. Looks like a great project bike. Ride safe and thank you again for your service.
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« Reply #14 on: March 10, 2011, 02:29:42 PM » |
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Wow, that was hard work! Here's the pic of what you've got ahead of you.
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« Reply #15 on: March 10, 2011, 02:39:52 PM » |
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Welcome and Thank You for your service. Ride Safely,  |
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« Reply #16 on: March 10, 2011, 03:52:19 PM » |
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Nice bike. Ride safe!
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« Reply #17 on: March 12, 2011, 08:59:14 AM » |
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Great looking 700.
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« Reply #18 on: March 13, 2011, 01:18:34 PM » |
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And nice bike! And Thank You for your Service!!
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« Reply #19 on: March 13, 2011, 02:42:44 PM » |
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Nice 700! And to NHF! |
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« Reply #20 on: March 14, 2011, 07:28:40 AM » |
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Nice Bike... Welcome and thanks for your service from an old retired Army guy...  |
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« Reply #21 on: March 14, 2011, 11:27:41 AM » |
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Nice Bike... Welcome and thanks for your service from an old retired Army guy... Retired Army myself.... |
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« Reply #22 on: March 14, 2011, 02:48:55 PM » |
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Thanks everyone, I appreciate the welcome  Thanks to all the active duty still serving I appreciate and respect all of you And thank you to all who have Retired, we couldn’t do it with out those who have gone before us!  Oh and by the way, think I fixed my fuel sending unit. I need to put some more gas in the tank to be sure but it looks as though the needle is deflecting. Turned out to be a combination of the copper pick up wasn't making contact and a pushed pin in the connector of the wiring harness. |
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