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by twinlover
Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:48 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: MCCT Rattle (?)
Replies: 12
Views: 1121

Re: MCCT Rattle (?)

confirmed vacuum lcok was not the issue. Nayone have any tricks for adjusting the front MCCT? Seems a bit hard to reach.
by twinlover
Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:01 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: MCCT Rattle (?)
Replies: 12
Views: 1121

Re: MCCT Rattle (?)

If you have mcct's installed you can simply adjust each one by loosening the locknut and tightening the cct by one or two flats while the engine is running. If you try that also keep an eye on the rpm's, if the rpm's start dropping off as you tighten the manual CCT adjuster bolt then the adjustment...
by twinlover
Fri Sep 02, 2022 11:05 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: MCCT Rattle (?)
Replies: 12
Views: 1121

Re: MCCT Rattle (?)

Update, carb synch and idle adjustment did not work. The sound definitely gets louder as the bike warms up.
by twinlover
Fri Sep 02, 2022 7:26 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: MCCT Rattle (?)
Replies: 12
Views: 1121

Re: MCCT Rattle (?)

Might be that the cam chain tensions is set a bit loose when the CCTs were fitted , or after doing any shims when the valve clearances were done. As long as the locknuts on the MCCT's are tight, there is no short term risk, but it will be something to check in the winter. Thank you! The locknut is ...
by twinlover
Fri Sep 02, 2022 3:24 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: MCCT Rattle (?)
Replies: 12
Views: 1121

Re: MCCT Rattle (?)

Might be that the cam chain tensions is set a bit loose when the CCTs were fitted , or after doing any shims when the valve clearances were done. As long as the locknuts on the MCCT's are tight, there is no short term risk, but it will be something to check in the winter. Thank you! The locknut is ...
by twinlover
Thu Sep 01, 2022 11:33 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: MCCT Rattle (?)
Replies: 12
Views: 1121

MCCT Rattle (?)

I just welcomed a 2002 VTR1000F into my garage that has already had the manual CCT's swapped in. Previous owner also had paperwork from about 1,000 miles ago for valve adjustment. I'm hearing a loud intermittent clacking noise from under the tank towards the front of the bike. It occurs between 1k a...