Ticking - but not a rattle

mattbridges · Post by **mattbridges** » Sun Dec 05, 2004 8:21 pm

Been out on the bike all day, covered about 300 miles. All of a sudden I noticed a ticking sound - not a rattle. I noticed it at a petrol station when I took out my ear plugs.

It seems more pronounced when I'm stopped or accelerating, I can't really tell at speed, the scorpion zorsts are too loud!

I've done a quick search of the forum and everyone seems to point at a rattle being the CCT's rather that a ticking. I've had a listen again this evening and I can't hear a rattle but I'm worried now. Could it be the CCT's or something else?

The bike has done about 13500 miles now. It's been well maintained; always serviced on time and has had lots of love in the past, nothing I have indicates the CCT's have been replaced but the previous owner suggested they were done before they bought the bike.

If I am looking at a new front and rear CCTs how much damage is it going to do to the wallet? I assume the labour is the expensive part, what's the going rate. Is there anything else I should get done at the same time?

Cheers

Matt

RQ · Post by RQ » Mon Dec 06, 2004 9:56 am

Safest thing to do is bring it to your local friendly dealer and ask him to have a listen, he should be able to tell you straight away. Money? Parts aren't too expensive, it is as you said the labour that will cost.

RAINMAKER · Post by **RAINMAKER** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 10:03 am

just had both of mine replaced at 17,000 miles
cost about 60 for cct and bout Â£ 100 labour.

Mine was a definite ticking (not a rattle) bit like the old loose tappets
and was more pronounced at low revs 15000 t0 18000

Sod the cost get it done while you can

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 11:34 am

I agree with Paul
but...

I think he means 1500 to 1800

(anything under 3000 really)

It could be a sticking bucket but I haven't heard of any problems with Storms, best to get it checked out

Pete.l

mattbridges · Post by **mattbridges** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 11:54 am

Described it to the local garage and they said it's probably the CCT's (or a CCT). Booked in for tomorrow.

Like you say; better safe that sorry!

THeregoes the misses christmas present; lol! The bike is much more important, she'll have to do with some coal.

Any advice on riding down to the dealer; I suppose keep the revs down and don't let it labour too much.

lol!

Stormin Ben · Post by **Stormin Ben** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 12:19 pm

Lower revs puts less strain on the tensioners
Biggest no-no is shutting the throttle and using engine braking
If you're decelerating it should be done on the brakes or with the clutch in

And don't leave the bike on it side-stand warming up for 5mins, just start it and ride off

Ben

RAINMAKER · Post by **RAINMAKER** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 1:09 pm

jeez, looks like I've been over revving a bit

mattbridges · Post by **mattbridges** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 10:40 am

Well, that was interesting.

I've just dropped the bike off at a local garage and they said "Don't see many storms with knackered cct's these days, it's more the blades that come in sounding like a bag of spanners"

They are going to have a good look over the bike today and get back to me.

RQ · Post by RQ » Tue Dec 07, 2004 11:52 am

Do they see many Storms?

mattbridges · Post by **mattbridges** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 12:16 pm

They normally have about 10 in showroom for sale. The service manager said they are quite generally more reliable than other V-twins; the
dealer is independent so they see all sorts but I've heard very good things about them.

RQ · Post by RQ » Tue Dec 07, 2004 12:32 pm

Well I suppose that for all the giving out we do about the CCT's, it seems to be the only thing that is a major issue (open to correction by you guys or the bike when it blows up on me next week!)
What are other twins like? Do they eat your shorts after a while??

RAINMAKER · Post by **RAINMAKER** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 12:50 pm

From what I hear, read and have experience.
CCTs and regulator/rectifier.
Ive suffeered R/R failure which fooled several people into thinking it was a starter motor problem.
Check the connector on the starter......under rubber boot as it rusts off.

mattbridges · Post by **mattbridges** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 6:52 pm

Well surprise, surprise - the front cct it is.
Having them replace both.

I'm obviously quite green when it comes to storms, but has anyone organised a letter to honda signed by all the storm owners stating how upset we are about this CCT issue?

Matt

RQ · Post by RQ » Wed Dec 08, 2004 9:37 am

Done a few times I think. There is a link to the letter I found that originated in the States on the last CCT thread.

mattbridges · Post by **mattbridges** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 10:40 am

I take it Honda don't get off their ars*s and do anything..... I have a knack for complaining.