Timing Chain Auto Adjusters....

[trebor2001]

Have just purchased my 2003 Firestorm, with a documented 10000 miles on the clock, I was washing my new machine when a" knowledgeable " sort, remarked lovely looking bike, then to my dismay quipped, oh no , you have the dreaded Auto timing chain adjusters still in situ !!!!!!....my question is, whats the score with these items ? do I need to change them ? he mentioned manual adjusters ??? to replace the auto sort with , confused now, even scared to go out on the bike incase of failure of same , please help, what should I do regarding this ? if only the chap had not approached me I would have been non the wiser, and probably ridden of into the sunset, with no probs, or would I ?....all advice respectively received, thank,s in advance.....

[Wicky]

A well known weakness of the VTR and good you got an early warning - Have a read through this:

*** Read Me for New Members *** > Bike Maintenance and Upgrades/Modifications

viewtopic.php?p=304638#p304638

[sirch345]

The original CCT's (Cam Chain Tensioner) can fail at almost anytime. Although a very, and I mean a very few owners have managed to achieve a lot of miles without having had a failure, it seems to be those who ride their bikes regularly each week. Not owners like us here in the UK who probably don't do that many miles, and likely have our bikes tucked up over the winter months that seem to be more susceptible to failures. Condensation seems to play a part in CCT spring failures.

Have a read of this link on how to fit manual CCT's:-
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28583

You could have already had the Stopper Mod done to your bike, you can read about that here:-
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=19416

Chris.

[haynesjones66]

if it's something youre afraid to tackle, some guys on here might be able to help you or point you in the direction of a good mechanic. the reg/rec is another item which is prone to failure but dont let it put you off. the storm is a great bike

[fabiostar]

maybe not today, or tomorrow or even next week but they will at some point for no reason destroy your bike,, change them asap and ride away until your bored without worry..

and dont talk to a Honda shop, they will tell you they got ungraded on later models!!!! complete bollox, they never changed them.

[alanfjones1411]

Change them as they will fail at some till and leave you with a large bill.

[Dickiebig]

Crack on and do it. Allow a day, be prepared to walk away lots, drink loads of tea but if you follow the guide and don't rush you will be fine. I managed it with two left hands and feet. But now you know the facts, it will be a huge weight off your mind when they are done. ATB Richard

[tony.mon]

There's a few owners dotted about the country who will talk you through this job for a bacon sarnie and a packet of biscuits, if you aren't mechanically confident, but the "how-to" is pretty easy if you have a spanner or two, Allen keys and a socket set.

[alanfjones1411]

There's a few owners dotted about the country who will talk you through this job for a bacon sarnie and a packet of biscuits, if you aren't mechanically confident, but the "how-to" is pretty easy if you have a spanner or two, Allen keys and a socket set.

It's always handy to know your location if you need help

[trebor2001]

Hi, i,m in Ayr South West Scotland, if anyone can help, dont want to go to the dealer, he wants an arm and a leg, and i have two left hands when it comes to mechanics....

[trebor2001]

I,M the original guy, that was sent for a "long stand" at work, and the proverbial "left handed screwdriver "

[AMCQ46]

unfortunately I left Galloway 35 years ago, but if needed I can talk you through the process with an accent you can understand

[sirch345]

unfortunately I left Galloway 35 years ago, but if needed I can talk you through the process with an accent you can understand

No hope for me then

Chris.

[tony.mon]

unfortunately I left Galloway 35 years ago, but if needed I can talk you through the process with an accent you can understand

No hope for me then

Chris.

Sorry, what was that?

[sirch345]

unfortunately I left Galloway 35 years ago, but if needed I can talk you through the process with an accent you can understand

No hope for me then

Chris.

Sorry, what was that?

I don't know I have forgotten the question now

Chris.