Cam Chain Tensioner

Full Throttle · 07-05-2010, 12:36 PM

Okay so im hearing a little valve noise coming from the engine in higher temperatures and in mild speeds. Is this possibly a CCT problem? When is it recommended to replace the CChain?

I know ive been asking tons of questions but this was one thing the dealer said was nothing to worry about but i feel it is. If im right then i dont think ill go to that dealer again. LMK what you think. Ive been reading about it on a few sites and i feel i need to replace it. Im just worried about the clicking valve sounds im hearing.

derf · 07-05-2010, 02:23 PM

Dude, do you control your bike by hitting it with a hammer? Between this and the fork seals and I vaugely remember a few other questions you posed too.

How many miles on the bike? Is it time to clearance your valves?

If you need to clearance your valves go here:

http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/r...djustment.html

To set your timing after go here

http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/r...ne-timing.html

Have fun

goof2 · 07-05-2010, 05:05 PM

That era of the R6 is known to have a loud valvetrain. Mine (01) is loud too. Most of what I have seen says it isn't a problem.

Full Throttle · 07-05-2010, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derf

Dude, do you control your bike by hitting it with a hammer? Between this and the fork seals and I vaugely remember a few other questions you posed too.

How many miles on the bike? Is it time to clearance your valves?

If you need to clearance your valves go here:

http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/r...djustment.html

To set your timing after go here

http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/r...ne-timing.html

Have fun

Haha thats funny lol. No its just i recently started to hear some noises so i thought i would ask. Shoot me for worrying about my bike. and no thats not an invitation DERF

Quote:

Originally Posted by goof2

That era of the R6 is known to have a loud valvetrain. Mine (01) is loud too. Most of what I have seen says it isn't a problem.

That makes me feel a little bit better. Does yours slowly burn oil? mine gets pretty hot and the fan comes on sometimes and i have to add some.

Full Throttle · 07-05-2010, 07:04 PM

But i have read that its recommended for my bike to have the valves adjusted at 20k and im just a few hundred off at the moment with 19,643 miles. How many miles does your bike have goof2?

goof2 · 07-05-2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Full Throttle

That makes me feel a little bit better. Does yours slowly burn oil? mine gets pretty hot and the fan comes on sometimes and i have to add some.

If I get stuck in traffic or even at a long stoplight the fan will kick on. As soon as I can get going 30+ it cools back down pretty quick. I haven't had any issue with it burning oil though. It is still at the full line on the dipstick from changing it around 1k miles ago.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Full Throttle

But i have read that its recommended for my bike to have the valves adjusted at 20k and im just a few hundred off at the moment with 19,643 miles. How many miles does your bike have goof2?

13,500 or so.

derf · 07-05-2010, 10:03 PM

I will take your words as you want to be target practice

EpyonXero · 07-05-2010, 10:07 PM

Wow, I havent seen a CCT thread in years, back when installing manual CCTs were all the rage.

07-05-2010, 12:36 PM	#1
Full Throttle ~Italian Stallion~ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North West Georgia Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF-R6 Posts: 446	Cam Chain Tensioner Okay so im hearing a little valve noise coming from the engine in higher temperatures and in mild speeds. Is this possibly a CCT problem? When is it recommended to replace the CChain? I know ive been asking tons of questions but this was one thing the dealer said was nothing to worry about but i feel it is. If im right then i dont think ill go to that dealer again. LMK what you think. Ive been reading about it on a few sites and i feel i need to replace it. Im just worried about the clicking valve sounds im hearing. __________________

07-05-2010, 02:23 PM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Dude, do you control your bike by hitting it with a hammer? Between this and the fork seals and I vaugely remember a few other questions you posed too. How many miles on the bike? Is it time to clearance your valves? If you need to clearance your valves go here: http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/r...djustment.html To set your timing after go here http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/r...ne-timing.html Have fun __________________

07-05-2010, 07:04 PM	#5
Full Throttle ~Italian Stallion~ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North West Georgia Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF-R6 Posts: 446	But i have read that its recommended for my bike to have the valves adjusted at 20k and im just a few hundred off at the moment with 19,643 miles. How many miles does your bike have goof2? __________________

07-05-2010, 10:07 PM	#8
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	Wow, I havent seen a CCT thread in years, back when installing manual CCTs were all the rage. __________________

07-05-2010, 05:05 PM	#3
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	That era of the R6 is known to have a loud valvetrain. Mine (01) is loud too. Most of what I have seen says it isn't a problem.

07-05-2010, 10:03 PM	#7
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I will take your words as you want to be target practice