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by Peeb
Wed Aug 30, 2017 7:43 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Firestorm odd noise?
Replies: 39
Views: 6745

Re: Firestorm odd noise?

I should have responded sooner. IF you are a stopper mod user AND there is a fresh noise suspected to be cam chain, the first thing to do is remove the hex bolt from the end each CCT and insert a small screw driver till it engages. You should be able to turn the CCT (clockwise) and feel the spring t...
by Peeb
Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:29 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: CCT (Cam Chain Tensioner) Fail Safe Mod. (aka Stopper Mod)
Replies: 146
Views: 124068

Re: CCT (Cam Chain Tensioner) Fail Safe Mod. (aka Stopper Mod)

OK riders, I see the issue with the spring being removed while adding the stopper stock. I did count 5 or 6 turns The reason I took everything apart was a concern the screwdriver duct tape would jump off when I was not watching. I also wanted to see if the spring was in good condition. With the cam ...
by Peeb
Wed Apr 12, 2017 1:03 am
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: CCT (Cam Chain Tensioner) Fail Safe Mod. (aka Stopper Mod)
Replies: 146
Views: 124068

Re: CCT (Cam Chain Tensioner) Fail Safe Mod. (aka Stopper Mod)

OK, I am a New VTR owner from Seattle. It's a 17,000 mile Red 1998 in decent but ignored condition. I've just completed the stopper mod on the front cylinder. The existing stock CCTs have a red dot (that mean anything?). I'm doing other operations at the same time so Tank, Carbs, and both valve cove...