I'm just over 20K miles now and the cam chain is finally getting a little noisy. Easy to hear right at the front center of the motor. Sure wish CCT would click over to the next step on its own but I'm going to try to knock out a valve adjust and oil change this weekend if possible. (a little early for maintenance interval) While in there I'll see if I can push the chain slack in enough for the tensioner to move a click on its own. It's not a big deal but I ride the bike every day and I notice EVERYTHING on it. I want her quiet again.
Joe
Cam chain tensioner noise
Cam chain tensioner noise
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2004 Vulcan 500
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Re: Cam chain tensioner noise
Any luck getting it to kick over to quiet mode?
GeorgiaRider
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2006 Vulcan 500
Kuryakyan Foot Peg Extenders and Pegs
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Re: Cam chain tensioner noise
Nope. I tried running the cams backwards while I had the cover off to see if it might click over when the slack was taken up. Didn't happen. It hasn't gotten any worse but hasn't gotten any better either. I've read on the EX-500 forum that the CCT's do go bad occasionally and won't adjust on their own. I'll let it go a while longer then think about replacement if it gets any noisier. It's not all that bad but I notice it and that bugs me.
Joe
Joe
The nonsensical ravings of a lunatic mind.....
2004 Vulcan 500
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