Thinking I changing to a manual cct?!?

[Mattiemaries]

Hi I was wondering if any one can help me. Firstly how do you know how much tension to put on the chain with out stripping the engine down an secondly where can I get the tensioners at a reasonable price??
Cheers matty

[VTRDark]

Firstly how do you know how much tension to put on the chain with out stripping the engine down

With difficulty.

You can either go for the stop mod http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 31&t=19416
Which is the Honda auto CCT's that are converted to a fail safe. So when it does fail, it don't send the valves crashing.

Or

You go for the full manual conversion, your options are here
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 16&t=22720

Then with regards to fitting View Topic
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=8326

Have a read up there's loads on info on the forum regarding CCT's.

(:-})

[Mattiemaries]

Thank you for quick reply. They all look so technical :-( might jus replace with another set of hydrolic CCT lol

[Wicky]

Replacing the OEM CCTs with something safer is a whole load less technical (and expensive) than tidying up the mess if it implodes.

Busted Cam chain blown valves into cylinder...
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=27354

Camchain tensioner failure!!!
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=654

No longer a virgin.
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 18&t=26847

First trackday and i think the CCT failed
http://www.superhawkforum.com/forums/te ... led-28786/

It's my turn. CCT broke, bad consequences!
http://www.superhawkforum.com/forums/te ... ces-25527/

clack CLACK BOOM!!!
http://www.superhawkforum.com/forums/ra ... oom-26943/

[VTRDark]

If you do you will still have to remove the rear cam cover to set up your timing. You can't just pull them and put new ones in. If you do go down replacing with Honda autos then you might as well do a stop mod to prevent any valve damage if there is a failure.

As for being technical anyone that knows one end of a spanner to the other is capable of doing it. And if one does not, then it's best left to someone that does. Just read through the set up instructions once, twice however many times it takes to sink in. If you have any questions ask before fitting so everything is clear. It's really not to difficult if following step by step. The problem is it sounds a lot more complicated than it is and can be a nervracking task.

Do follow the instruction on here though and not a Haynes manual as the Haynes has detrimental flaws in it.

(:-})

[AMCQ46]

where are you based we have a few workshop days through the year where you can be guided through the job [it is fairly easy once you are shown how], or some one local can talk you through it

[Mattiemaries]

Thanks guys goin to buy a set of manual cct this weekend. Does any1 no of a uk supplier that doesn't want to pull my pants down lol

[Mattiemaries]

I'm located in Birmingham mate

[AMCQ46]

well thats unfortunate.............so am I

I will tell you to do the stopper mod , it costs nothing and will give you peace of mind. if you need help you can come over to may garage and i can show you what to do.....just not sure when

[Mattiemaries]

Amcq46 thanks for that but unfortunately I can't really leave the better half at the mo as we're expecting :-) so thank you for the offer its much appriciated but think I'm gonna have to go it alone over the next few days (wish me luck lol)
I'd like to apolagise in advance because now dowt il b bugging you guys when I get stuck lol
Cheers matty

[Wicky]

Bazza here in Essex does OEM CCTS converted to manuals (remember to send him your old ones), There's RoS who makes manuals or Krieger's from the USA. Or APE

See CyberCarl's link in his earlier post for links to the above

[AMCQ46]

if the mrs is expecting...... you wont be getting out on your bike much for a while!!!!!!!!! , so you might be OK to hold on till a workshop day.

good luck with the impending birth and regarding the CCT's, if needed I can talk you through any problems on the phone...............but you are on your own with the birth stuff

[VTRDark]

I'm located in Birmingham mate

well thats unfortunate....

Indeed

I'd like to apolagise in advance because now dowt il b bugging you guys when I get stuck lol

Not a problem, we are here to help. and take the piss.

(:-})

[AMCQ46]

just have to fix the spelling now

[Kev L]

Scotty, Scotty is that you Scotty???