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by FinStorm
Sat Aug 07, 2021 10:35 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Rattling noise - Timing issue?
Replies: 8
Views: 975

Re: Rattling noise - Timing issue?

So, found a couple of hours in the afternoon. Removed the bolts from the front valve cover and lifted it as much as possible. Tight, but actually got the valve clearance measured. However, i can't recomend doing it this way, not maybe the most exact and reliable front measurment :roll: REAR EX = 0,3...
by FinStorm
Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:30 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Rattling noise - Timing issue?
Replies: 8
Views: 975

Re: Rattling noise - Timing issue?

Thanks for you replay Chris. Glad you think the timing is ok :) Your guide was followed to the letter, except the "near miss" with the front CCT. Regarding the valve clearance I suppose it was done during the 24000km service which apparently have been done. I also have receipt on that, but...
by FinStorm
Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:50 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Rattling noise - Timing issue?
Replies: 8
Views: 975

Re: Rattling noise - Timing issue?

That one I hadn't thought of. Thanks. Any good idea how to prevent vibration to check if that would be the case? I could of course remove the stopper, but I wouldn't be completely comfortable with that. I've been arguing with Murphy too many times. Maybe put a small amount of grease on the rod? Whic...
by FinStorm
Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Rattling noise - Timing issue?
Replies: 8
Views: 975

Rattling noise - Timing issue?

Hello, first post as I'm a new firestorm owner since couple of days ago. But this time I actually read a little BEFORE I bought something, and ended up doing the Stop Mod at seller (brother in law) before driving home the bike (400 km). It has original auto CCTs and 34000km. The thing is I almost f*...