Honda 450 Nighthawk FIRST START in over 8 years !!

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • I have always wanted a 1982 450 Honda Nighthawk and finally found one in my price range so of course it does not run. lol! I cleaned the carbs and got the bike to fire up!! Still a long way to go but we do have a runner!
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Komentáře • 43

  • @gardnerdave58
    @gardnerdave58 Před 3 měsíci

    Hi KY, the accelerator pump is on one float bowls but does pump fuel to both carbs similar to an old school automotive carburetor. And those CV carbs are a PITA. I've got one too.

  • @chollythecrazycorgihesinsa6505

    I have an 86 450 Nighthawk and I love it!!
    Good luck with yours ! 🏍️

  • @jackrutherford-1
    @jackrutherford-1 Před 2 lety +1

    She purrs. Sounds like she may want more gas when you rev it and it sounded the best on the last rev. Nice work and find!

    • @kentuckyyankee
      @kentuckyyankee  Před 2 lety

      I think its possible the main jet and idle jet were swapped, I neglected to check them because I presumed no one was in the carbs before. I will keep you updated "The history is always a mystery" 😂😂

  • @imthatguy1878
    @imthatguy1878 Před 3 měsíci

    I just picked up a 99 750 nighthawk that had been parked and sitting in the back of a garage for 6yrs with fuel but he had filled with non ethanol, seafoam and stabil but a new battery she fired right up and i ran it a few miles, now to get out the old gas and refill it

  • @bcpatterson012
    @bcpatterson012 Před 2 lety

    Great video..Had the old CB450 , their Carb's are always fun to work on...pleased you had a good memory to put them bits & pieces back together again...looking forward to the first Run..should go like a rocket...

    • @kentuckyyankee
      @kentuckyyankee  Před 2 lety

      Thanks! I look forward to first run and hope it does go like a rocket!! 😃

  • @Nrgpack
    @Nrgpack Před 2 lety

    My ultrasonic cleaner resides in a cupboard😁 Nice job with the carbs and big thanks for this video!!

    • @kentuckyyankee
      @kentuckyyankee  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Tom appreciate you watching my videos and sticking with me !

  • @baisleyde
    @baisleyde Před 2 lety

    That's a darn fine lookin bike.

  • @triggerMB
    @triggerMB Před 2 lety

    Great video. Very clear, to the point. Picked up a barn fresh 450 nighthawk this morning. Your video going to be a huge help!!

  • @stevenlangdon-griffiths293

    Another great video. I found it more than interesting when you mentioned about the ultra sonic v chemical dipping. I completely agree that the way you did it was a better way. Thanks for posting this video

    • @kentuckyyankee
      @kentuckyyankee  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for watching!! More to come on the Nighthawk I really like this bike!

  • @luckylucy6532
    @luckylucy6532 Před 2 lety

    Nice . Congrats . Keeping my 450 alive

  • @williamculbertson5230
    @williamculbertson5230 Před 2 lety

    Finally, Benny! Forever since your last bike wrenching video. Funny, there's a Nighthawk for sale at the end of my street. I did a t500 Titan like yours and got it rumbling good. Maybe I should copy your Nighthawk, too! Lol.

    • @kentuckyyankee
      @kentuckyyankee  Před 2 lety

      I have been wanting a 450 Nighthawk for quite awhile, and yes buy the one down the road!! 😂😂

    • @kentuckyyankee
      @kentuckyyankee  Před 2 lety

      Glad to hear you got your T500 running good!

  • @BillySBC
    @BillySBC Před 7 měsíci

    Weird carbs. Why not just a standard CV carb? Great video.

  • @Jammed_Toast
    @Jammed_Toast Před 5 měsíci

    I find these machines are very cold blooded. Must be jetted quite lean from factory. After sitting for a few days mine likes a few twists of the throttle before starting. The accelerstor pump will squirt some fuel in with each twist.

  • @robertveith2571
    @robertveith2571 Před rokem

    I am doing a 650 1982 night hawk going to learn from you can use all the help I can get thanks for the video!!!!!!

  • @RJTheCat
    @RJTheCat Před 4 měsíci

    I got a 86 450 1300 miles it sat for 38 years !

  • @naturalforlife6741
    @naturalforlife6741 Před 2 lety

    Nice video

  • @greghamilton5461
    @greghamilton5461 Před 2 lety

    Great Video. Enjoy your short and by the fact repair.

  • @jonp700
    @jonp700 Před 2 lety

    Your light issue is likely in the ignition switch, I have had one of those 450's for 20 years. There is a plastic disk which rotates with the key and it degrades and wears and when this happens it will turn just by the weight of the keys.
    Pull the headlight, remove the switch and wiring, inspect, clean and grease then try again. Hope it works!

  • @sayam_ullah
    @sayam_ullah Před 10 měsíci

    Just put a filter it will rev just fine. I tried to run it without filter in it did the same thing. It didn't rev completely.

  • @miguelon56
    @miguelon56 Před rokem

    Kentucky, I found a complete 82 cb450. Hasn't run in 20 years and been in a garage according to owner's ad. Pics look good. It's Red. Might be a Nighthawk, not sure. Haven't talked to him yet. Wants $1000 for it. I wonder if I can get it for a little less. I have done the same work you do to these so I like your vids on this and I will let you know how it turns out if I obtain it. Thanks for your videos. As has been said before, they should help out bunches!

  • @johngriffin141
    @johngriffin141 Před 2 lety

    Great video. Make sure to get an air filter in there, it could be to lean without that restriction.

    • @kentuckyyankee
      @kentuckyyankee  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks! Yeah I have a new air filter, I ended up taking the jets back out and cleaning them with a torch tip cleaner, musta had some build up in them, runs awesome now! Amateur mistake 😔.....🤷‍♂️

    • @johngriffin141
      @johngriffin141 Před 2 lety

      Great! Looking forward to that test ride video!

    • @kentuckyyankee
      @kentuckyyankee  Před 2 lety

      @@johngriffin141 I'm looking forward to doing it!! 😀

  • @jamesgonzales-yl9lt
    @jamesgonzales-yl9lt Před rokem

    I just got a hawk459
    , it’s been sitting for a while as well, the throttle is stiff on it , it won’t move at all when I try to twist it . Any ideas how I can make it loose again ?

    • @kentuckyyankee
      @kentuckyyankee  Před rokem

      They make a tool to lube the cable they're cheap. Also lube up the linkage on the carb