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by baldzone
Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:11 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Dodgy electrics???? need help....
Replies: 6
Views: 1693

I've come across the click of death on occasions and a few times it has been a loose battery terminal. Somehow they vibrate loose! Think I may have a dodgy screw in mine but may be worth a look.
by baldzone
Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:14 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Stalling on tickover
Replies: 12
Views: 1334

Just to ad..... One thing I learned though. If it stalls and you are going along, thee's no point in dropping the clutch to spin the engine (using that back wheel) to get it going again. It just locked the wheel up tight (too much turning power required) I just had to punch the starter and was ok a...
by baldzone
Mon Oct 09, 2006 7:37 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Timing
Replies: 17
Views: 2323

My front CCT went a few months ago. The engine would not turn over on the starter. It bent the 2 inlet valves when the chain jumped a few teeth. You could push the bike along in gear and all you could hear was the chain jumping teeth (sounds like a football rattle). But it would not turn the engine ...
by baldzone
Sun Aug 27, 2006 7:44 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Engine cutting out
Replies: 16
Views: 2505

Recently refuelled?

Had this a few times. Cured it by releiving the pressure in the fuel tank.

Then again, could be something completely different!
by baldzone
Sun Aug 27, 2006 7:39 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Bad misfire on rear cylinder
Replies: 11
Views: 2300

New valves could require new spacers. From what you say about the rear creating a pumping action, it does sound as though your valve timing is out. To set the timing properly you really need to set up one cylinder, then rotate the crank 1 and a quarter turns (best check as this is from memory), then...
by baldzone
Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: CCT Poll - Everday use VERSUS Sunny day use
Replies: 15
Views: 2501

35k on the clock, pretty much daily use form March to November, gets a bit of stick once in a while. Front CCT went on a gentle (ish) overtaking manouvre from 40mph to about 80mph. Went when I shut off (in 3rd gear).
by baldzone
Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:18 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Bad misfire on rear cylinder
Replies: 1
Views: 696

Could be a number of things if you do a search under workshop and for cct's. Things that spring to mind; Cam chain timing out by a tooth or 2 (very easily done!) Valves not ground in properly (sounds strange but there have been reports) Bent big end causing timing pick up miss when to fire. On the b...
by baldzone
Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:28 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: How much will Honda charge me for valve clearance check?
Replies: 4
Views: 942

1/2 hour for the rear cylinder maybe, but teh front is a right pig! It makes life a lot easier if teh carbs are removed, the rads and the front oil cooler. Not all nessecary but it will reduce the risk of dirt and debris going in the engine. It can be done with just the tank removed but it isn't easy!
by baldzone
Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Breakdown cover
Replies: 9
Views: 1440

Got insurance with carol nash. Not the cheapest but includes breakdown recovery.

Needed it when my CCT went 70 miles from home. Took and hour 20 to get to me and then another hour and a half to get home but definatlky worth it!
by baldzone
Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:06 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Popping from Exhaust on Overrun
Replies: 19
Views: 2600

Mine sounds like s shotgun on overrun at times! Love it!
by baldzone
Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:11 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Devastating news from Oz
Replies: 9
Views: 935

Poor bugger!

Hope he's got good insurance! :P
by baldzone
Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:42 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Devastating news from Oz
Replies: 9
Views: 935

Gutted. What happened? Rear tyre lost pressure?
by baldzone
Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: re-active visor
Replies: 9
Views: 1008

Have to say when I had a Fog City I really didn't get on with it. I did a lot of commuting in darkness and found that I was getting reflections as I wear glasses for driving as well. Thought I'd add that though I've not heard many people complain about them... I've had that problem in darkness as w...
by baldzone
Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ebay Advice needed
Replies: 5
Views: 957

To have a bit of comeback, ask him to create a Buy it Now auction. It is possible to make it so only you can bid on it. This way, if things go wrong your backed by ebay and can leave feedback accordingly. On the other hand, if things go right, it will boost both your feedback scores which is always ...
by baldzone
Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:57 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: where to get CCTs?
Replies: 7
Views: 1249

Try Fowlers spares http://www.fowlers.co.uk or .com. Slightly more expensive but usually have everything in stock and next day delivery.