THE CCTL Thread
#221
Thought I'd give some input since I just did a major on my bike including the CCTL again. A few people have claimed the rattle might be from the tip getting loose. Comparing my old one to the new one, the tips are loose the same, so that ain't it. It is just as hard to retract the old one as the new one as well, so I'm not really sure whats causing the rattle yet. I'm going to take apart the old one and see if there is something internal.
Also, I did this without removing anything besides the overflow tank for the radiator[and that I just moved a little not removed completely]and lifting the tank. 5mm socket allen and long extensions are your friend for this job!
Also, I did this without removing anything besides the overflow tank for the radiator[and that I just moved a little not removed completely]and lifting the tank. 5mm socket allen and long extensions are your friend for this job!
Last edited by boredandstroked; 01-30-2014 at 03:17 PM.
#222
#223
#224
[QUOTE=boredandstroked;1263548]Thought I'd give some input since I just did a major on my bike including the CCTL again. A few people have claimed the rattle might be from the tip getting loose. Comparing my old one to the new one, the tips are loose the same, so that ain't it. It is just as hard to retract the old one as the new one as well, so I'm not really sure whats causing the rattle yet. I'm going to take apart the old one and see if there is something internal.
Also, I did this without removing anything besides the overflow tank for the radiator[and that I just moved a little not removed completely]and lifting the tank. 5mm socket allen and long extensions are your friend for this job![/QUOTE
Its the spring in the CCT that loses its ... spring lol . Simple as that .
Also, I did this without removing anything besides the overflow tank for the radiator[and that I just moved a little not removed completely]and lifting the tank. 5mm socket allen and long extensions are your friend for this job![/QUOTE
Its the spring in the CCT that loses its ... spring lol . Simple as that .
#225
I have a strange light noise, almost like a chain is flopping around and trying to hop off the teeth. Seems to only happen when the bike is warm and has been riding for a while. My chain is not loose, right where I believe it needs to be.
The other weird thing is, if I pull in the clutch when coming to a stop (this seems to really be the only time I notice it), I hear and feel it. Almost like something is clanking around or it's trying to shift gears, but there aren't any issues with shifting or the transmission it seems. I'm starting to wonder now, if it is the CCT. 17K miles on it, no idea if the previous owner did it (though it's doubtful).
EDIT: Had the chain and sprocket done and the issue is gone. Must have been a bound up link or something?
The other weird thing is, if I pull in the clutch when coming to a stop (this seems to really be the only time I notice it), I hear and feel it. Almost like something is clanking around or it's trying to shift gears, but there aren't any issues with shifting or the transmission it seems. I'm starting to wonder now, if it is the CCT. 17K miles on it, no idea if the previous owner did it (though it's doubtful).
EDIT: Had the chain and sprocket done and the issue is gone. Must have been a bound up link or something?
Last edited by ObsidianOne; 03-29-2014 at 11:23 PM.
#226
There has only been 1 documented issue of actual failure on this forum (and I have been researching like no tomorrow) in which the timing skipped and valves were bent. Otherwise all the "failures" you read about are simply that bolt head vibrating around and being annoying. At what point that annoyance might actually result in bent up valves is up in the air.
#227
#228
It comes with the lock to keep it pulled back, but if it shouldnt be "stuck" back, the spring is what pushes it forward. If its stuck, its no good in my opinion. But to answer your question, yes it comes with it.
#230