Rattling engine

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Re: Rattling engine

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JWB125 wrote:Hi and thanks for the info. The bike has been fitted with a new cct and now is being re shimmed. Fingers crossed its fixed the problem. Wasn't that loud to start with but ya gotta have it right aint ya. Fingers crossed!!!
Fingers crossed is the appropriate response if you are having yet another standard CCT fitted.
It's a temporary fix, it'll let go sooner or later.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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Re: Rattling engine

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Hi, just collected the bike and theres no more rattle!! Valve clearances were the culprit afterall! Bike been shimmed, new ugs oil and filter, carbs balanced and is running beautifully! Its all thanks to Kev at Allspares wolverhampton - 01902 423528. All I need now are some race cans and i'll be happy. Thanks again for the info. Jase
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Re: Rattling engine

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JWB125 wrote:Hi and thanks for the info. The bike has been fitted with a new cct and now is being re shimmed. Fingers crossed its fixed the problem. Wasn't that loud to start with but ya gotta have it right aint ya. Fingers crossed!!!
Hi all i had two tight valves reshimmed now no rattle :Beer Popcorn:
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Re: Rattling engine

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JWB125 wrote:Hi and thanks for the info. The bike has been fitted with a new cct and now is being re shimmed. Fingers crossed its fixed the problem. Wasn't that loud to start with but ya gotta have it right aint ya. Fingers crossed!!!
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