954 CCT Question

RedRider2k2 · 08-04-2010, 12:29 AM

Just looking for some confirmation I guess.

I'm assuming the 954s were known for poor Cam Chain Tensioners right? Seems like a few bikes from around that time were.

I'm getting some noise from the top end. It's just about time for a Valve adjustment according to the manual so I may crack it open tomorrow and check it out. Just wondering if I should look into a new tensioner. If so, is manual the way to go?

Dave · 08-04-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRider2k2

Just looking for some confirmation I guess.

I'm assuming the 954s were known for poor Cam Chain Tensioners right? Seems like a few bikes from around that time were.

I'm getting some noise from the top end. It's just about time for a Valve adjustment according to the manual so I may crack it open tomorrow and check it out. Just wondering if I should look into a new tensioner. If so, is manual the way to go?

yes they are known for it, some small amount of noise is considered normal for them. however, if you want the manual (i do, havent got around to it yet) you ought to be able to find one here

http://www.sudco.com/apeCamchain.html

Homeslice · 08-04-2010, 08:35 AM

LOL, if you think a 954 is noisy, try a 929. Not to mention regulators & stators always going bad on these bikes. This, from a company whose quality is supposedly the best.

RedRider2k2 · 08-04-2010, 10:45 AM

Hmm...Known to be noisy too? Didn't know that.

I got lazy this morning and didn't work on it at all. Maybe I'll still check it out though. Since the valve adjustment is coming due it wouldn't hurt to check them. If they're in spec I'll just say "screw it" and ride it as is for a while. If they're out then we'll see if an adjustment cures some of the noise.

Dave · 08-04-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRider2k2

Hmm...Known to be noisy too? Didn't know that.

I got lazy this morning and didn't work on it at all. Maybe I'll still check it out though. Since the valve adjustment is coming due it wouldn't hurt to check them. If they're in spec I'll just say "screw it" and ride it as is for a while. If they're out then we'll see if an adjustment cures some of the noise.

Know what kind of oil is in it? Mine was noticeably louder when I ran repsol, much happier with hp4 synthetic.

pauldun170 · 08-04-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

LOL, if you think a 954 is noisy, try a 929. Not to mention regulators & stators always going bad on these bikes. This, from a company whose quality is supposedly the best.

Regulators\Stators have been considered a wear and tear item on Hondas for decades

I really should just go ahead and buy the parts now and put them next to the oil filters and air filters in the garage.

Dave · 08-04-2010, 11:00 AM

I think you said you didn't have a pciii but also the injectors can audibly click when there's a map loaded

karl_1052 · 08-04-2010, 01:00 PM

Manual is the best route. Cheap, easy and they look good too.

When did you get a 954?

RedRider2k2 · 08-04-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

When did you get a 954?

About 3 weeks ago.

RedRider2k2 · 08-05-2010, 01:52 PM

Well its stripped down with the valve cover ready to come off now. I'll probably measure them tomorrow morning.

I'm not sure what I'm hoping to find.

If they're out, I dont want to adjust them myself so I gotta pay for someone else to do it.

If they're in spec, then the noise I'm hearing is coming from somewhere else and I wont know if it's normal or not. That will just drive me nuts until I break down and buy a manual CCT.

08-04-2010, 12:29 AM	#1
RedRider2k2 Holier Than Thou Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N.B, Canada Moto: 06 ZX10R, 18 400 Ninja, 11 KLX250s Posts: 463	954 CCT Question Just looking for some confirmation I guess. I'm assuming the 954s were known for poor Cam Chain Tensioners right? Seems like a few bikes from around that time were. I'm getting some noise from the top end. It's just about time for a Valve adjustment according to the manual so I may crack it open tomorrow and check it out. Just wondering if I should look into a new tensioner. If so, is manual the way to go? __________________ Good judgement is the product of experience...Experience is the product of bad judgement. Sometimes The Faster It Gets, The Less You Need To Know. But You Gotta Remember The Smarter It Gets, The Furthur It's Gonna Go.

08-04-2010, 10:45 AM	#4
RedRider2k2 Holier Than Thou Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N.B, Canada Moto: 06 ZX10R, 18 400 Ninja, 11 KLX250s Posts: 463	Hmm...Known to be noisy too? Didn't know that. I got lazy this morning and didn't work on it at all. Maybe I'll still check it out though. Since the valve adjustment is coming due it wouldn't hurt to check them. If they're in spec I'll just say "screw it" and ride it as is for a while. If they're out then we'll see if an adjustment cures some of the noise. __________________ Good judgement is the product of experience...Experience is the product of bad judgement. Sometimes The Faster It Gets, The Less You Need To Know. But You Gotta Remember The Smarter It Gets, The Furthur It's Gonna Go.

08-04-2010, 01:00 PM	#8
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	Manual is the best route. Cheap, easy and they look good too. When did you get a 954? __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

08-05-2010, 01:52 PM	#10
RedRider2k2 Holier Than Thou Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N.B, Canada Moto: 06 ZX10R, 18 400 Ninja, 11 KLX250s Posts: 463	Well its stripped down with the valve cover ready to come off now. I'll probably measure them tomorrow morning. I'm not sure what I'm hoping to find. If they're out, I dont want to adjust them myself so I gotta pay for someone else to do it. If they're in spec, then the noise I'm hearing is coming from somewhere else and I wont know if it's normal or not. That will just drive me nuts until I break down and buy a manual CCT. __________________ Good judgement is the product of experience...Experience is the product of bad judgement. Sometimes The Faster It Gets, The Less You Need To Know. But You Gotta Remember The Smarter It Gets, The Furthur It's Gonna Go.

08-04-2010, 08:35 AM	#3
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	LOL, if you think a 954 is noisy, try a 929. Not to mention regulators & stators always going bad on these bikes. This, from a company whose quality is supposedly the best.

08-04-2010, 11:00 AM	#7
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	I think you said you didn't have a pciii but also the injectors can audibly click when there's a map loaded