Chain Tensioners
Chain Tensioners
Hello All
This is my first post in any forum let alone this one so please forgive any newbey mistakes
I have recently acquired a P reg Firstorm and have noticed i fairly loud ticking noise coming from the rear cylinder and being as there is a lot of talk about the CCT's on this site was wondering if there is any advice on changing them as they are the standard Honda type.
Cheers J
This is my first post in any forum let alone this one so please forgive any newbey mistakes
I have recently acquired a P reg Firstorm and have noticed i fairly loud ticking noise coming from the rear cylinder and being as there is a lot of talk about the CCT's on this site was wondering if there is any advice on changing them as they are the standard Honda type.
Cheers J
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welcome to the forum, its not as scary as you imagine... with the exception of Mac, Tony.mon, KevL, Lloydie, Virt, CKennedy, Jamie, BTT, Bannannaman, Macdee, CyberCarl, Agent P, the rest of the people on here are great guys.
regarding the CCT, look in the workshop knowledgebase section and all will be revealed.
add your location and you might find that someone local can help out or have a listen if needed
regarding the CCT, look in the workshop knowledgebase section and all will be revealed.
add your location and you might find that someone local can help out or have a listen if needed
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Oi :-( . Hello and welcome
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Hello and welcome, ( and I've just noticed iam in the list) !!!
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
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Welcome aboard, we're a good bunch ( and I'm not on the scary list)
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Head over to > http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 23&t=31345 and have a good read about imploding CCTs, R/Rs etc *** Read Me for New Members ***
Head over to > http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 23&t=31345 and have a good read about imploding CCTs, R/Rs etc *** Read Me for New Members ***
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hello buddy
where in the world are you ? (I cant help with your cct,s, im just a nosy b8stard ) somebody may be near you though
where in the world are you ? (I cant help with your cct,s, im just a nosy b8stard ) somebody may be near you though
3 out of 4 people make up 75% of the worlds population.
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It's usually the front tensioner that fails so if yours is the rear it may be that your pancaking a bit after reading bits.
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Hi, if you contact me I can help you with manual ccts.cheers Ade
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Welcome to the club mate
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Replaced my CCT's a week ago.
There's a GREAT manual for it here: Manual Cam Chain Tensioner Installation Guide (MCCT's) (it's the same process as the automatic OEM stuff.. Took about 3-4h in total to swap everything. Be CAREFUL when tightening any exterior bolts putting things back together, i broke a bolt to the crankcase cover without any applied force what so ever.. They're just mean to hold things in place not to actually tighten things up)
And yes, definitely change the CCT's BEFORE any real damage is done.
You're probably lucky enough so that the camshafts haven't jumped any teeth minimizing the damage done.
There's a GREAT manual for it here: Manual Cam Chain Tensioner Installation Guide (MCCT's) (it's the same process as the automatic OEM stuff.. Took about 3-4h in total to swap everything. Be CAREFUL when tightening any exterior bolts putting things back together, i broke a bolt to the crankcase cover without any applied force what so ever.. They're just mean to hold things in place not to actually tighten things up)
And yes, definitely change the CCT's BEFORE any real damage is done.
You're probably lucky enough so that the camshafts haven't jumped any teeth minimizing the damage done.
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Thanks for all the replies chaps, i'll look at the info and get it sorted asap. im from crowborough east sussex by the way.
i see there is a member who adapts the existing ccts, does he still do it ?
i see there is a member who adapts the existing ccts, does he still do it ?
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Yep, that's Bazza696. He does an exchange service, you buy some and send the old ones back after fitting.jaytee wrote:Thanks for all the replies chaps, i'll look at the info and get it sorted asap. im from crowborough east sussex by the way.
i see there is a member who adapts the existing ccts, does he still do it ?
They're a lot better than other manuals, in my opinion, because the front one pokes up over the radiator hose and is easy to get at to set up and adjust.
I fitted a pair of Ade Whitmarsh's to a member's bike last week, and they were a right pain. Plus Ade uses 15mm dome nuts and lock nuts- most spanner sets don't include 15mm AF....
Bazza's are better, and cheaper.
Just my opinion...
I'll give Bazza a nudge for you, as you won't be able to PM him until you have 50 posts.
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