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    83 nighthawk 750, idle / throttle sticking

    Hello all, I have been riding my bike now for about 2 months after completing multiple maintenance items and cleanings. It starts right up without a problem, choke operates as designed and it idles just fine. The problem now is that after it is warmed up and I have been driving for a while, the...
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    83 nighthawk CB 750, rear wheel removal

    Hello all, I have done some searches and nothing came up for a 750. The 83 750s have the quad pipes (2 on each side) The problem is that they are in the way of the rear axle removal. I don't see any way to do this other than removing the pipes, is there any other way to remove the wheel? Thanks
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    2nd generation 83 nighthawk owner

    Hello all, I wanted to share some pictures and a quick background of my MC. I have been on the forum asking questions and getting information for the past few weeks and thank you to all who have contributed. My father bought the bike new in 1983 when I was 10. He drove me to sports and misc...
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    Starting cold engine, how many turns of the throttle

    Hello all.. What is the average turns of the throttle to get your bike started. I have an 83 CB 750 and it is starting ok once she gets some gas flowing. I don't want to flood it, but it seems like about 4 turns. Once I get passed that cold start learning curve, she starts right up the first...
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    Driving with petcock always in reserve

    Aside from running out of gas without a warning, is there any negative with always running on the reserve? I am just beginning my motorcycle driving and it seems odd that you would just run out if gas while driving if the petcock is switched to the ON position. It seems my gas gauge, unless...
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    Cylinder #1 running hot

    Hello all, I am working on my 83 nighthawk 750 and just got her started after about 5 years of sitting. My biggest problem right now is a very rough idle and the #1 cylinder running very hot. It is seems to be changing color on the first bend out of the cylinder. What would cause excessive...
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