Any Honda Dominator NX650 owners out there ? - Page 159

dstriffler · 08-22-2012, 06:24 AM

This morning while riding the speedometer needle started shaking around a lot but still registering speed. Then after a few minutes it stopped moving almost entirely, and now just shudders around at the bottom of the gauge. I took off the front visor and checked the shaft, but from the outside it looks fine. It also seems fine at the wheel. Anyone have any ideas before I start taking everything apart?

IheartmyNx · 08-22-2012, 07:22 AM

plastic/nylon(?) speedo drive gears at the hub.

dstriffler · 08-22-2012, 09:44 AM

Would these nylon splines conk out all of a sudden? I've put lots of miles on the bike, and even rode it last night without a hiccup from the speedometer. Granted, it is all the original components, so I guess age could also have something to do with it. But last night it was fine and 10 hours later it doesn't work at all.

Bounder · 08-22-2012, 10:17 AM

The coiled metal drive spring breaks as well. Take the speedo cable off and check the inner.

Pablo83 · 08-22-2012, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bounder

The coiled metal drive spring breaks as well. Take the speedo cable off and check the inner.

+1. These speedo cable inners break all the time.

Bounder · 08-22-2012, 01:18 PM

I think its the way the rubber mounted clocks vibrate at certain revs, they move quite a lot.
I gave up and just mounted a little digital speedo.

thumpism · 08-22-2012, 03:57 PM

This one turned up on our local CL. I'd be more interested if it were still stock. Also, his price has increased by $50 since the ad ran two weeks ago. They must be getting rarer.
>>HONDA NX650 DIRT BIKE<< - $2250 (RICHMOND)

Date: 2012-08-16, 11:48AM EDT
Reply to: n44ng-3209393286@sale.craigslist.org

1989 HONDA NX 650 DOMINATOR
CONVERTED TO OFF-ROAD ONLY
VERY STRONG AND VERY FAST
LIKE NEW KNOBBY TIRES-SYNTHETIC OILS
ELECTRIC START-TRUE FACTORY DUAL EXHAUST!!
RUNS GREAT!! JUST TOO MUCH BIKE FOR ME..
email me or call 8zero4-3zero1-6nine6zero

dstriffler · 08-22-2012, 05:29 PM

I took off the speedo cable and when I push the bike forward, it doesn't spin. I assume the problem is with the gear at the wheel. Thanks for the help everyone!

That bike looks pretty good from the pics. The seat doesn't look ripped or torn, both exhausts are there, and it looks like those are the original fork boots. Maybe it has pretty low miles on it. I wish I had the time and money I'd love to buy it and make it look brand new!

bburnette21 · 08-22-2012, 07:08 PM

I know this isnt the place for ads, just figured I would drop by and post this link in case someone was looking for one.

http://www.golsn.com/listings/recrea...s/2968958.html

Bounder · 08-23-2012, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstriffler

I took off the speedo cable and when I push the bike forward, it doesn't spin. I assume the problem is with the gear at the wheel.

Don't assume that, check the cable the inner slides out easily and available as a separate part.
Worth checking before you buy a new gear.

jj5 · 08-27-2012, 04:59 AM

i thought the sound blocking material in the cans was just gone but turned out the sound was comming from something else

Bike will get a rebuild this winter so for now i fixed it the cheap way

bigtrailie · 08-28-2012, 08:15 AM

My rear fender brace has seen better days. I am mending it, and adding some reinforcements, but I need to replace the end plate that bolts to the back of the mud flap (license plate?) There is a hole where the grommet and bolt go through, but mine is so mangled that I cant tell if the hole was round, oval or what. Anyone out there able to provide dimensions on this hole so that I can fab the new plate?

dstriffler · 08-31-2012, 04:37 PM

I believe I know what you're referring to. I recently replaced the entire frame underneath the rear fender. I ordered the frame new since mine rusted through. I'm pretty sure the hole on the end plate was oval, but it seemed unnecessary.

mikejohn · 08-31-2012, 07:17 PM

Just want to see if I am on the right track, I rejetted the carb, seems to run just fine on the main jet but when I am going 35 or slower it stumbles, cuts out , if I use the choke it smooths out. I'm guessing i need to go up on the slow jet. the screw is turned out 1-1/2 turns

I am enjoying this bike so far

thewxman · 09-03-2012, 04:27 PM

Well, the bike is running a little bit better. I put some SeaFoam in it the past few tanks, and it has helped.

However, now the throttle doesn't snap back all the way when released. Any ideas how to fix this, and is it an easy fix to do?

Edit:
I just went and took a look at it. After playing with it, it went back to how it used to be, goes back slowly. I found a bug jammed in between grip and the switch housing.

08-22-2012, 06:24 AM	#2371
dstriffler Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: New York Oddometer: 133	Speedo Problem This morning while riding the speedometer needle started shaking around a lot but still registering speed. Then after a few minutes it stopped moving almost entirely, and now just shudders around at the bottom of the gauge. I took off the front visor and checked the shaft, but from the outside it looks fine. It also seems fine at the wheel. Anyone have any ideas before I start taking everything apart?

08-22-2012, 07:22 AM	#2372
IheartmyNx Ihave2draft Joined: Apr 2009 Location: This side of free life, Nashville, Volunteer State Oddometer: 3,669	plastic/nylon(?) speedo drive gears at the hub. __________________ Because you can't stave US out, and you can't make US run, cuz we're them ol' boys raised on shotgun! We say Grace, and we say Ma'm and if you aint into that we don't give a damn! Make our own whiskey and our own economy too, aint too many things these ol' boys CAN'T DO!

08-22-2012, 07:08 PM	#2379
bburnette21 Adventure Ready Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Overton County, Tennessee Oddometer: 145	Nx I know this isnt the place for ads, just figured I would drop by and post this link in case someone was looking for one. http://www.golsn.com/listings/recrea...s/2968958.html __________________ 2011 BMW 38th Annual International Rally, Youngest Rider Winner. 2012 BMW Motorcycle Owners of Georgia, 28th Annual Mountain Rally, Youngest Rider Award. - 2006 BMW F650GS Dakar - 1988 Honda NX650

08-28-2012, 08:15 AM	#2382
bigtrailie a. k. a. MATWOOD Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Jackson, MI Oddometer: 431	Rear fender brace -- '88 NX650 (US) My rear fender brace has seen better days. I am mending it, and adding some reinforcements, but I need to replace the end plate that bolts to the back of the mud flap (license plate?) There is a hole where the grommet and bolt go through, but mine is so mangled that I cant tell if the hole was round, oval or what. Anyone out there able to provide dimensions on this hole so that I can fab the new plate? __________________ Need my knees in the breeze through the trees. '04 KTM 950 ADVENTURE (black) - '05 Honda XR650R (plated) - '97 Honda XR600R (plated) - '99 Honda Valkyrie Interstate (joy rides with my wife and kids)

09-03-2012, 04:27 PM	#2385
thewxman Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Bryan, TX Oddometer: 32	yet another problem... Well, the bike is running a little bit better. I put some SeaFoam in it the past few tanks, and it has helped. However, now the throttle doesn't snap back all the way when released. Any ideas how to fix this, and is it an easy fix to do? Edit: I just went and took a look at it. After playing with it, it went back to how it used to be, goes back slowly. I found a bug jammed in between grip and the switch housing. thewxman screwed with this post 09-03-2012 at 05:18 PM

08-22-2012, 09:44 AM	#2373
dstriffler Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: New York Oddometer: 133	Would these nylon splines conk out all of a sudden? I've put lots of miles on the bike, and even rode it last night without a hiccup from the speedometer. Granted, it is all the original components, so I guess age could also have something to do with it. But last night it was fine and 10 hours later it doesn't work at all.

08-22-2012, 10:17 AM	#2374
Bounder Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: West Cork, Ireland Oddometer: 411	The coiled metal drive spring breaks as well. Take the speedo cable off and check the inner.

08-22-2012, 01:18 PM	#2376
Bounder Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: West Cork, Ireland Oddometer: 411	I think its the way the rubber mounted clocks vibrate at certain revs, they move quite a lot. I gave up and just mounted a little digital speedo.

08-22-2012, 03:57 PM	#2377
thumpism Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, Virginia Oddometer: 261	This one turned up on our local CL. I'd be more interested if it were still stock. Also, his price has increased by $50 since the ad ran two weeks ago. They must be getting rarer. >>HONDA NX650 DIRT BIKE<< - $2250 (RICHMOND) Date: 2012-08-16, 11:48AM EDT Reply to: n44ng-3209393286@sale.craigslist.org 1989 HONDA NX 650 DOMINATOR CONVERTED TO OFF-ROAD ONLY VERY STRONG AND VERY FAST LIKE NEW KNOBBY TIRES-SYNTHETIC OILS ELECTRIC START-TRUE FACTORY DUAL EXHAUST!! RUNS GREAT!! JUST TOO MUCH BIKE FOR ME.. email me or call 8zero4-3zero1-6nine6zero

08-22-2012, 05:29 PM	#2378
dstriffler Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: New York Oddometer: 133	I took off the speedo cable and when I push the bike forward, it doesn't spin. I assume the problem is with the gear at the wheel. Thanks for the help everyone! That bike looks pretty good from the pics. The seat doesn't look ripped or torn, both exhausts are there, and it looks like those are the original fork boots. Maybe it has pretty low miles on it. I wish I had the time and money I'd love to buy it and make it look brand new!

08-27-2012, 04:59 AM	#2381
jj5 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Netherlands Oddometer: 144	i thought the sound blocking material in the cans was just gone but turned out the sound was comming from something else Bike will get a rebuild this winter so for now i fixed it the cheap way

08-31-2012, 04:37 PM	#2383
dstriffler Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: New York Oddometer: 133	I believe I know what you're referring to. I recently replaced the entire frame underneath the rear fender. I ordered the frame new since mine rusted through. I'm pretty sure the hole on the end plate was oval, but it seemed unnecessary.

08-31-2012, 07:17 PM	#2384
mikejohn Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Greenest state in the land of the free Oddometer: 830	Just want to see if I am on the right track, I rejetted the carb, seems to run just fine on the main jet but when I am going 35 or slower it stumbles, cuts out , if I use the choke it smooths out. I'm guessing i need to go up on the slow jet. the screw is turned out 1-1/2 turns I am enjoying this bike so far

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