954 CCT Question [Archive]

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

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

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

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
:lol:

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

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.

Riceaholic

08-05-2010, 04:59 PM

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.

I never lost a regulator or stator with mine but it was noisy as shit from the first mile...:lol:

RedRider2k2

08-06-2010, 01:11 PM

Well it's all measured and put back together. They were in spec. The ones that were not dead on were actually on the tight end of the range. So I guess I'll ride it like this for now and eventually bring it in for an adjustment and maybe a tensioner at the same time.

RedRider2k2

08-07-2010, 11:46 PM

Well the GF and I took a ride tonight and when we stopped for a break I looked down and found oil on my foot. The whole right side of the bike was covered by the time I got home. Looks like I have to tear back into her and straighten out the Valve cover gasket that apparently got pinched during reassembly :bash: