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Yes ground valves in, have turned it over a few times by hand turns over OK. Will get it back together and fire her up.
Thanks for all the responses.

Yep, Finally got the picture posted. Rads are currently off so got quite a good look, ran a steel rule across the top, can just see the mark above the rule, so looking at about 2 mm high. Yes I was thinking cam chain stretch, was hopping not to have to replace it as they are not cheap, pockets are e...

On the way for its MOT rattle and clunking engine locked up, 3 mile ride almost to the MOT centre, 3 mile ride back in recovery truck. I failed front CCT, 2 X new exhaust valves later. Just got the cams back on, unable to exactly line up the markings level with the top of the cylinder head, FE about...

Now I’m confused!
Just found an online manual that also quote 23Nm but it states the bolts are 8mm, the ones I have are 6mm. I’m guessing the torque should be 10-12NM?
Any help who be appreciated.

Can any one help?
What is the CCT mounting bolts torque setting?
The Haynes manual quotes 23Nm, I have just sheared one of the bolts off whilst tightening to this setting.

Well that didn't work.
Dam computers
Hondas web site has a short history. the firerstorm is listed under SuperSport.

http://www.mc.honda-eu.com/uk/en/mc/sup ... istory.jsp.

Looks like silver wheels were only in 2000.

The larger tank was in 2000 on the F1 along with new clocks.
Not sure if there were any other changes.

Got married, didn't need the washing machine any more

If you don’t have a descent spark plug socket will the rubber insert.
Then use a short length of hose pipe that the spark plug end fits in and use that to initially screw the spark plug in. Can also be used for taking them out. I found an old washing machine hose was perfect.

2) It's those plastic push in studs the same as under ether side of the seat fairing.

The only time oil goes into mine is at an oil change

For those who are board at work today

http://www.hotlapchallenge.com/

1:49:475 but got pretty good at grass tracking

A bear, a lion and a chicken meet.

The bear says “If I roar in the forest, the entire forest shivers with fear”

The lion says “If I roar in the jungle, the entire jungle shivers with fear”

The chicken says “Big deal, I only have to cough and the entire planet shits itself”

Firestorm service intervals

http://www.vtr1000.co.uk/maintenance.htm

CCTs are not a service item.