cam chain rattling noise???
 

there is a rattling noise around the head area. people tell me its the cam chain tensionor but i took it to the dealer when i got it and they took it apart and they said it was still good. but others have told me that they may look good when they are out and your looking at them but when they are under tension they are bad and make a rattling noise. and i was told that hondas are known for them going bad. so i was wondering if anyone has had or has that problem. let me know if you have any advise. thanx

RE: cam chain rattling noise???
 

yes, very well known problem with F4i. there is no way to tell if it's good or bad just by taking it out and looking at it.
just change it out when you get the chance. it's still putting tension on the cam chain. people tend to think that the rattling is the cam chain being too lose. ive found otherwise...that's its various components of the cctl wearing out.

RE: cam chain rattling noise???
 

yah i planned on just changing it. how hard is it to replace?

RE: cam chain rattling noise???
 

not too hard to replace...just tedious. shop will charge you tons so don't take it to them.

RE: cam chain rattling noise???
 

Not to be a d*ck, but another CCT ? damn people, there is a little button up on the top of the page that says SEARCH, try it please

RE: cam chain rattling noise???
 

Man, give the guy a break. He's new here. He needs help so just help him.
http://cbrworld.net/forums/post/85183.aspx

This is a how-to. Welcome to the forum.

RE: cam chain rattling noise???
 

What year is your bike?

Im still trying to figure otu if the problem is fixed with the newer bikes or still a must change.

I have an 06 and have been told both stories from dealers. Just curious what you or anyone else with the 06 model.

RE: cam chain rattling noise???
 

yea you should've searched...but i was too tired from flaming other people to flame you for not searching...

if you're in the socal area...i can help you install it.

RE: cam chain rattling noise???
 

I talked to a friend that used to work at the deal, and he told me that for the late models F4iHondafixed this problem. Although he did not specify a year. I'm still sceptical because it was a problem for so many years! Just my $0.02

RE: cam chain rattling noise???
 

PROBLEM IS STILL THERE !!!

Mine is 2006 with 3.000 miles and has the cct noise between 3.000 and 3.000 RPM and also about 5.000 - 5500 RPM.
I hate it !