As for CCTs the general view is do something and replace them with either manual tensioners or at a minimum too prevent valves meeting piston is do the stopper mod. As Honda don't officially recognise the auto CCTs as a problem which has resulted in many a VTR engine grenading with expensive inconvenient engine rebuilds - I'm not surprised they say ignore it as they'll charge £20-£30 an hour and parts to put it back together - or you splash out £50 once on manual CCTs and enjoy a life-time of reliability.
PS Also look at upgrading your R/R
If you haven't already stumbled accross it this will help steer you in the right direction > *** Read Me for New Members *** > Bike Maintenance and Upgrades/Modifications > http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 45#p304638
Stewyjam wrote:Hi guys
Brought a new storm to supplement my Rr9Repsol two weeks ago.
After riding home from North Wales, commuting and a trip to Sammy Millers in the new forest I,m loving it.
Growing list of things to do includes new chain and sprockets just turned up, updated suspension, change wheel colour, oil change and maybe the Ccts.
Really confused on the Ccts. New ones, manual, stopper mod or just leave them as both Local Honda dealers have recommended? Worrying about it is the only thing spoiling my rides at the moment.
Will post some pics once I can work out how to attach them?
