Tools required for CCT change???

[Snoogle]

Now then folks, I'm gonna tackle my OEM CCTs and change them to manual ones that I got from Tray (cheers buddy appreciate it )

Just wondered if I could get a list of tools from somebody on here that I'll need to tackle the job from start to finish, this way I can pick any up that I havent got on the way home from work.

Cheers chaps!

[Wicky]

A big hammer (to go with a drift for the alternator timing access cap)

Socket extender bars are handy for the front CCT

Spammers

Allen sockets

Good screwdrivers with correct sized tips for airbox screws and the innards.

Strong tea

and a small child with tiny hands

[Snoogle]

A big hammer (to go with a drift for the alternator timing access cap)

Socket extender bars are handy for the front CCT

Spammers

Allen sockets

Good screwdrivers with correct sized tips for airbox screws and the innards.

Strong tea

and a small child with tiny hands

I must be a lucky man...checked inspection caps and they came off no probs...an hour after putting them back on I realised how stupid I was in doing that...knowing my luck they arent going to tonight

Allens sockets? Who is he? Will his sockets be better than mine?
^^ In all seriousness, will I need allen sockets or can I get away with keys?

My mate has incredibly girly hands (quite soft too - I reckon he moisturises ) so will rope him into helping out

Also read somewhere that I will need the key making to lock off the auto ones, but this can be done with a terminal driver...pro's cons of either method?

[Wicky]

^^ In all seriousness, will I need allen sockets or can I get away with keys?

Useful in conjunction with ratchet & extender bars for getting in those awkward areas > there's a couple or three where keys will struggle - Plus a handy addition to the toolkit considering all the allen head fastenings dotted about the bike (and more if you replace OEM with SS fastenings > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 886wt_1090)

Don't worry about the lock-out key only if you plan on reusing the old standard CCTs. Just undo each retaining bolt alternately a bit at a time so it doesn't come out on the wonk (when the timing is set correctly for rear and then front).

Handy with the cap as it seems Karlos is having cheese on toast with his...

[VTRDark]

Don't worry about the lock-out key only if you plan on reusing the old standard CCTs. Just undo each retaining bolt alternately a bit at a time so it doesn't come out on the wonk (when the timing is set correctly for rear and then front).

+1 there, that is exactly what Tony does.

Handy with the cap as it seems Karlos is having cheese on toast with his...

I have started giving mine a squirt of WD on a daily basis, hoping that will work it's way in and help when it comes to removal.

Dont forget your gasket seal and maybe a bit of gasket seal or silicone along the thread on the main adjuster. Tony uses this as it can act as a brake if tweaking adjustment while the engine is running. It has been known for the thread to unwind itself fast with the locking nut unlocked while adjusting with a running engine.

Have Fun

(:-})

[Snoogle]

I'll see how I get on with keys and if I fail with them then I will have an excuse for buying more tools

Seems like I was lucky with the inspection caps after reading the fun other people have had with them

Also as far as adjustment goes with the engine running that won't be done until the weekend. I will be doing the work in our utility as the shed is full of "stuff" at the moment and I don't think the misses will be too happy with the clothes washing smelling of exhaust fumes lol

[VTRDark]

Also as far as adjustment goes with the engine running that won't be done until the weekend. I will be doing the work in our utility as the shed is full of "stuff" at the moment and I don't think the misses will be too happy with the clothes washing smelling of exhaust fumes lol

If you get it accurate enough while fitting them. Tighten up untill you just start to feel something, then back off half a turn and lock off, you should be fine. You should not need to adjust while running, I would be very carefull if doing that! But in case you or someone else feels it needs to be done while running in the future it's a good idea to have that silicone in place on the thread as a precaution.

Still trying to think of other tools

(:-})

[Snoogle]

Regardless of whether I think I have correctly adjusted it without the engine running I will also do it again at the weekend with it running and make sure that the adjuster doesnt work its way loose just for peace of mind.

[tony.mon]

No point adjusting until the engine is properly warm, by the way.

[Snoogle]

Thanks for all the help guys! Finished them earlier without any hiccups or "spares"

Tony - cheers for the heads up on that, I'll leave it til the weekend and do it then

[VTRDark]

Wicked, looking good there buddy

(:-})

[Snoogle]

Cheers, wish the misses thought the same instead of coming into the utility and having a go at me for doing it in there lol

[rob...]

Cheers, wish the misses thought the same instead of coming into the utility and having a go at me for doing it in there lol

you the man, send her back to the kitchen....

[Snoogle]

In all honesty I thought it's better to do it there, rather than in our conservatory where she really would have kicked up a fuss lol

[tony.mon]

If she moves the precious ironing board, you could do it in the front room while watching the racing on t' telly.

Just a thought.




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