One thing that I noticed when I had a bad CCT was that the sound would go away around 4-5k rpm. I'm sure with an exhaust leak you could hear it throughout. But I've never had that problem.

 

What is the difference between the lifter set and the lifter tensioner according to this diagram?

http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm/...N_-_F3_-_95-96

 

I think you want the lifter set, like this: http://zsf-motorrad.de/product/28294

Mine came with a new gasket as well! Remember that you'll be working with steel bolts in an aluminium engineblock, so treat your girl nice. Also if you want to make things easier for yourself, let the bike run warm before taking it apart. Use coppergrease for steel to steel connections, and carbongrease for steel to aluminium connections.

Good luck mate!

 

Where did you get your steel from so you could make it into that tool to wind up the tensioner? And was it really easy to take out the tensioner once you wound it up? Apparently 1.5mm aluminum wont work.

 

i do dirt has a very detailed how to on replacing the tensioner. i rode with a bad one for about 6000 miles but i wouldnt do it again knowing how easy it is to replace

 

I know the Honda manual and even more importantly, IdoDirt, says you need this special tool, but i seriously just used a small screwdriver to wind up the spring before removing the cct.