Hi all,

New to the forum, so howdy to all.

Took the bike out for a run the other night and noticed a strange "ticking" noise when I open up the throttle. I've checked oil, all well there, chain tension is fine as well (thought it could be the chain knocking).
Are there any common causes for this, noise seems to be coming from top end of engine and only rears it's head when I start to open her up... Around town low rev's seems fine.

I'll be looking at her a little closer later when I finish work, but thought I would post a quick one to check if it's something common.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Dan
UK

 

I get the same thing too my bike is brand new I guess it's our CCT thingymabober. Everyone says it's not a problem from what I hear just annoying.

Mike

 

well...ticking could also be a slight exhaust leak or valve tap...

 

Hmmmmm so do you think I should take it in? I wonder if the warrenty covers that?

Mike

 

Probably CCT. Yes, warranty covers it although if they replace it with a stock one, expect it to be back in 3-4K.

If it's under warranty have the dealer check it.

 

Certainly a possibility.

Depending on the mileage of your bike, I'd put my money on the CCT being the problem. I noticed the same thing on my bike after 5k miles and it only makes noise from 4.8k-5.2k rpms.

Use the search feature to find more threads on the CCT/engine rattle issue. LOTS OF READING HERE ABOUT THAT.

 

I only have 1500 miles and its done it from day one. It's done the ticking above 4k rpms AND the metal sheering noise from 6-6300.

Mike

 

Hmm, mine only started recently and I think from memory mines at about 6k mileage... Not at home so cant check for sure atm...

It does sound from reading the other threads that this could well be the CCT.. (I did do a search, just didnt hit quite the right phrase..)
I am guessing that the Honda CCT is hydraulic like most others (dependant on oil pressure...)?

Anyway, suggestions on decent after-market replacement CCT's would be appreciated, definately want rid of this noise!

Regs,

Dan

 

Ape manual cam chain tenioner.

Had really bad rattle at 5K... now its completelty gone. I had got so used to the noise that nowadays i still wonder when i dont hear it.

 

Honda makes crap CCT just get used to the rattling sound