Just bought a storm... Do i have CCT woes?

Richy85 · Post by **Richy85** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:59 pm

Hey all!
Bought myself a tidy 02 storm the other day and I have to say, overall she's a peach

Only thing is though if its sitting on idle with clutch out there is a noticeable rattle/clatter. If I pull the clutch in the noise goes away... Is it CCT related or are these generally noisy when in neutral on tickover?

Thanks

Redthunder · Post by **Redthunder** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:04 pm

Could be the noise of the clutch plates

StormingHonda · Post by **StormingHonda** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:08 pm

Clutch, get used to it, they are noisy as hell on Honda's and particularity noisy on Storms.

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:23 pm

StormingHonda wrote:Clutch, get used to it, they are noisy as hell on Honda's and particularity noisy on Storms.

+1 clutch rattle = normal , but get them ccts changed

Virt · Post by **Virt** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:32 pm

Just cover up the stickers and tell your mates you purchased a ducati

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Richy85 · Post by **Richy85** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:53 pm

Cheers lads. Just thought i'd make sure and put my mind to rest

I'm used to air cooled bikes so am used to a bit of clattering and such but just wanted to make sure it wasnt a sign my cct's were gonna let go.
I'll definitely get them done soon though ;)

StormingHonda · Post by **StormingHonda** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:33 pm

Richy85 wrote:Cheers lads. Just thought i'd make sure and put my mind to rest

I'm used to air cooled bikes so am used to a bit of clattering and such but just wanted to make sure it wasnt a sign my cct's were gonna let go.
I'll definitely get them done soon though ;)

Make those CCTs your next port of calls, unlike In-line 4's you don't get much if any warning before cam chain tensioner goes and pistons meets valves on the v twin storm.

Richy85 · Post by **Richy85** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:52 pm

Just curious, what sort of mileage is typical on original cct's before they go boom?

Virt · Post by **Virt** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:53 pm

There isn't really a typical mileage, one of the guys on the superhawk (american) forum had his go after about 6000km. Some people have run over 20k on originals without a problem

Saintsman27 · Post by **Saintsman27** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:07 pm

Agree all .. what mileage has your purchased storm done
little or lots .?. clutch should be ok fer a while though.

Richy85 · Post by **Richy85** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:53 pm

19k.

Its basically mint except for a bit of cracking around the r/h side rear front fairing bolt hole.

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:58 pm

Dont you like it ?
Have you deep pockets ?
Do you listen to honda dealers ?
If yes to them don't worry about the ccts they'll be fine .

If no get them changed to manuals or do the stopper mod , once done you will have worry free riding

AMCQ46 · Post by **AMCQ46** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:13 pm

It's not the best photo, but when I zoom in it looks like it has Bazza manual CCTs fitted.... Send a close up photo of the rear cylinder just above the footrest on the brake side.

Bike also has uprated front calipers, so I am thinking it might belong to someone who has already been reading this forum..

AMCQ46 · Post by **AMCQ46** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:15 pm

Scratch the first comment, it's the brake line going across the CCT body that makes it look like it has a long bolt head..... Callipers are still new though

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:22 pm

Yep 945 or cbr600rr calipers

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