Hi everyone, i am looking forward to picking up my first VTR tomorrow, it is a 98' model with just 12,000 mls. on the clock. It has just been serviced so should be trouble free, ( obviously the tensioners which i have read about should be OK for a good few miles yet ! ), although any tips would be appreciated.
Cheers.
Dave.
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welcome matey, from what i read i wouldn't trust originalcct's after 13 yrs on the bike, for the sake of what it costs to get them replaced you would have piece of mind.
goodluck and have fun with your bike.....
goodluck and have fun with your bike.....
HEY YOU GUYS!!!!!!
Re: First post from new owner.
+1 on the cct's, they don't just go on high mileage/heavily used bikes. Do yourself a big favour and fit either manuals or do the stopper mod. Once done you can enjoy a brilliant bike without the worry.
Best of luck with it.
Best of luck with it.
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Welcome & get the CCT's done asap. Preferably the manual type.
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Hi and welcome
Bazza does cct's and if you are near Yorkshire we are hoping to get a workshop sorted soon
Check in the ridout section for more info under workshop yorkshire
Perhaps we can see you there
Bazza does cct's and if you are near Yorkshire we are hoping to get a workshop sorted soon
Check in the ridout section for more info under workshop yorkshire
Perhaps we can see you there
Re: First post from new owner.
Thanks for replies. Well i picked up the bike today, 60 mile trip home & everything seemed OK. This is the first big twin i have had ( i presently also own an early VFR750fk ) & fancied something slightly different ! First impression was what i had already foreseen, must fit some bar risers ( back not as young as it was ) has anyone tried the Genmar ones !
The previous owner has fitted straight through Viper Cans, i have the baffles that fit as well. ( he gave me the original pipes as well ) but he never altered the jetting etc. does this need doing ( it pops & spits a bit on the overrun ), & would this do any damage !!
Finally ( for now ), i get the bit about manual CCT's but what are stoppers !!
Oh, & are there any foolproof instructions on this site to fit the CCT's, i don't mind trying it myself as long as someone tells me the correct procedure.
The previous owner has fitted straight through Viper Cans, i have the baffles that fit as well. ( he gave me the original pipes as well ) but he never altered the jetting etc. does this need doing ( it pops & spits a bit on the overrun ), & would this do any damage !!
Finally ( for now ), i get the bit about manual CCT's but what are stoppers !!
Oh, & are there any foolproof instructions on this site to fit the CCT's, i don't mind trying it myself as long as someone tells me the correct procedure.
Re: First post from new owner.
First welcome and enjoy your new bike 
On the other questions"
1...they do pop and bang a bit on the overrun, but if it is too bad,then it might be an air leak in the exhaust. They are generally ok with just pipes added without a jet kit, if it feels like it pulls ok, then it is ok.
2...the stopper mod is where you fit a limit stop inside your CCT cut to the lengh that is correct for the cam chain slack in your bike. Then if the spring fails, the tensioner won't fully retract (the stopper stops it!), and although a bit noisy you can happily ride home till you can fix it. This is the solution I use
3....the fool prrof instructions are in the section marked 'workshop knowledge base'...the search is your friend, but strangely it wont work on 3 letters or less, so the trick is to use google search.
Enjoy, and if you need any help just shout.
On the other questions"
1...they do pop and bang a bit on the overrun, but if it is too bad,then it might be an air leak in the exhaust. They are generally ok with just pipes added without a jet kit, if it feels like it pulls ok, then it is ok.
2...the stopper mod is where you fit a limit stop inside your CCT cut to the lengh that is correct for the cam chain slack in your bike. Then if the spring fails, the tensioner won't fully retract (the stopper stops it!), and although a bit noisy you can happily ride home till you can fix it. This is the solution I use
3....the fool prrof instructions are in the section marked 'workshop knowledge base'...the search is your friend, but strangely it wont work on 3 letters or less, so the trick is to use google search.
Enjoy, and if you need any help just shout.
AMcQ
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The banging & popping is probably down to air leaks where the new pipes are fitted. I have scorpions on mine and they make nice noises too.
There is a full set of details for fitting the cct's in the workshop section. The stopper mod is also described but basically means fitting a stop so if the spring goes the cct can't retract fully and therefore doesn't let the chain jump.
Glad you like the bike fella, just a couple of bits to do to make it perfect, however be aware that once you start fettling it you won't be able to stop.
There is a full set of details for fitting the cct's in the workshop section. The stopper mod is also described but basically means fitting a stop so if the spring goes the cct can't retract fully and therefore doesn't let the chain jump.
Glad you like the bike fella, just a couple of bits to do to make it perfect, however be aware that once you start fettling it you won't be able to stop.
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AMcQ is quicker on the keyboard than me! LOL
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It's a fast yellow keyboardKev L wrote:AMcQ is quicker on the keyboard than me! LOL
AMcQ
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My TDM was yellow and silver but its been a lot faster since i painted it matt black with the silverAMCQ46 wrote:,It's a fast yellow keyboardKev L wrote:AMcQ is quicker on the keyboard than me! LOL
98% of all Harleys ever sold are still on the road. The other 2% made it home 
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Many thanks to all for your replies 
. I have just been & ordered some Krieger CCT's from the USA on fleabay .
Dave.
. I have just been & ordered some Krieger CCT's from the USA on fleabay . Dave.
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Here you go Al, a little treat to bolster your yellow fetish -AMCQ46 wrote:,It's a fast yellow keyboardKev L wrote:AMcQ is quicker on the keyboard than me! LOL
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Official-Hond ... 2313c53c18
Nasty!!!
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was tempted (not). Need to put that one in with the trainers and the dogging jacket.xl size would be line a sail on me.......ah .......that is the plan, that's how you slow down a yellow one
AMcQ
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To be honest I thought you could use it as a spinnaker, thereby giving you some hope of keeping up with the faster colours.AMCQ46 wrote:
xl size would be line a sail on me.......ah .......that is the plan, that's how you slow down a yellow one
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