Poor Handling; Hydraulic Tappet - Honda Nighthawk CB 750 1991 Service Manual

Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
3. Remove carburetor and check for- Clogged
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Clean
clogged jets
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Clogged
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4. Check valve timing Incorrect
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Cam sprocket not installed properly
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correct
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5.
Check valve spring week
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Faulty spring
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Not Weakened
Poor Handling
---Check tire pressure
Possible Cause
1. If steering is heavy
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Steering stem adjustment nut too
tight
Damaged steering head bearings
2. If either wheel is wobbling
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Excessive wheel bearing play
Bent rim
Improperly installed wheel hub
Swingarm pivot bearing excessively
worn
Bent frame
3. If the motorcycle pulls to one side
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Faulty shock absorber
Front and rear wheels not aligned
Bent fork
Hydraulic Tappet
Noisy Tappet
Bent swingarm
Bent front axle
Possible Cause
1. Check for low oil level Incorrect
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Contaminated oil
Ride for five minutes with the engine
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Contaminated oil filter
speed over 3.000 rpm
Check oil level and condition
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2. Check oil pressure Too Low
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Clogged oil passage
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Clogged oil control orifice
Not Clogged
Oil level too low
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3. Remove cylinder head cover and--Not Lubricated Properly
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Clogged oil pipes
check lubrication
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Falty O-ring
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4. Remove hydraulic tappet and check-Incorrect
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Plunger sticking
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Faulty tappet
Correct
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Faulty one way valve