adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
03-18-2009, 04:32 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
03-18-2009, 11:12 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
i just bought a new stock cct from honda. the owner told me they are on the 4 edition of them so they have recieved alot of improvements. im thinkin they last alot longer now so i would just go with a new stocker just make sure they arent givin you one thats been sittin around awhile and is an old edition.
03-18-2009, 11:24 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
omr and towlieee are both right, there's a spring inside that normally wears out, causing the stock cct not to extend out when the chain starts to wear/stretch. That causes it to vibrate and break off the teeth on some cases. Any bike i get, i install a man. cct from the start. I do just as omr said as per adjusting, i just go about 1/4 turn after the noise stops.. I installed/adjusted the one on my 04 636 last march, and have yet to adjust it since.....
03-18-2009, 11:35 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
i just bought a new stock cct from honda. the owner told me they are on the 4 edition of them so they have recieved alot of improvements. im thinkin they last alot longer now so i would just go with a new stocker just make sure they arent givin you one thats been sittin around awhile and is an old edition.
03-19-2009, 12:22 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
omr and towlieee are both right, there's a spring inside that normally wears out, causing the stock cct not to extend out when the chain starts to wear/stretch. That causes it to vibrate and break off the teeth on some cases. Any bike i get, i install a man. cct from the start. I do just as omr said as per adjusting, i just go about 1/4 turn after the noise stops.. I installed/adjusted the one on my 04 636 last march, and have yet to adjust it since.....
03-19-2009, 01:07 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
i replace them on any bike i get, need it or not.... personal preference really, either wait till it goes bad and maybe have the money, or just buy it when you have the money and not worry about it anymore....
03-19-2009, 01:22 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
+1
and considering a manual cct cost the same as a stock one, I don't know why people still use stock replacements
How many miles are on your bike?
Whats it sound like if you hold the rpm at 3,500-4,000?
If it sounds like its buzzing/rattling/clanging, then its your cam chain tensoner most likely
and considering a manual cct cost the same as a stock one, I don't know why people still use stock replacements
Whats it sound like if you hold the rpm at 3,500-4,000?
If it sounds like its buzzing/rattling/clanging, then its your cam chain tensoner most likely
03-19-2009, 03:08 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
The shop that I buy stuff from said I need a CCT but wanted to charge me 120 to install is this worth it or can i do this job on my own? this is not a cage or sliders something i could just figure out. can I mess this up or is it a simple swap?
03-19-2009, 03:10 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
The only thing that could go wrong is if you set the tension wrong.. Too loose you skip a tooth on timing and bend valves.. Too tight and you stretch your chain and it breaks.
But its not hard... Just snug the adjusted against the chain, losen it like 1/8 turn, start bike up.. If it rattles still tighten it tell it stops, if it doesn't rattle losen it tell it does rattle then just tighten it a little tell it stop...
If you were around here i'd do it for some alcohol!
03-19-2009, 03:18 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
ya bummer its hard to find good work without really paying alot for it on the island I think im dealing with the best shop here he is just a little slow with the work. Do you know anyone out in hawaii who could show me some safe spots to practice with out getting messed with by cops.
03-19-2009, 03:23 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
+1
and considering a manual cct cost the same as a stock one, I don't know why people still use stock replacements
How many miles are on your bike?
Whats it sound like if you hold the rpm at 3,500-4,000?
If it sounds like its buzzing/rattling/clanging, then its your cam chain tensoner most likely
and considering a manual cct cost the same as a stock one, I don't know why people still use stock replacements
How many miles are on your bike?
Whats it sound like if you hold the rpm at 3,500-4,000?
If it sounds like its buzzing/rattling/clanging, then its your cam chain tensoner most likely
Will do
03-19-2009, 03:27 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
Thats typically 'around' where it starts
yours might be fine tell 10k+ or they could make sound at like 2k miles
I'd say your fine running what you got tell it starts rattling.. But once it rattles ,just replace it with the ape
yours might be fine tell 10k+ or they could make sound at like 2k miles
I'd say your fine running what you got tell it starts rattling.. But once it rattles ,just replace it with the ape
04-30-2009, 10:56 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
Mine also started to rattle again after a year, so I tightened it up about 1/8 turn more
04-30-2009, 10:58 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
It's on the right side of the motor below the back side of the throttle bodies..
It's right down by the motor mount
You gotta take the fuel tank and air box off, and even then, its hard as hell to get a wrench on the bolts..
I did it just fine though, took me forever to tighten the bolts, then again I'm skinny so my hands fit in their
It's right down by the motor mount
You gotta take the fuel tank and air box off, and even then, its hard as hell to get a wrench on the bolts..
I did it just fine though, took me forever to tighten the bolts, then again I'm skinny so my hands fit in their
04-30-2009, 11:17 PM
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04-30-2009, 11:17 PM
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Re: adjusted my f4i cam chain tensioner
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04-30-2009, 11:20 PM
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