Dunn-y
08-12-11, 02:45 PM
My rear CCT was playing up so I recently had that swapped for a working one. However there is still a slight tapping/ticking noise coming from it.
After receiving the, new to me, CCT I noticed that when fully extended it made a sort of tapping/ticking noise if you shook it but when fully in, no noise when I shook it. Found out that at around half way extended there is practically no noise when it's shook but when it's extended 5/8 or more makes the ticking/taping noise when shaken.
Now could this be what the noise is, that the tensioner has extended at least 5/8 of it's length out and the tapping I could hear when I shook it in my hand is the same noise when it's fitted on the bike? Could this mean I have a worn Cam Chain?
On a side note, not sure if it's just a placebo effect. I noticed on my way back from the garage after the new CCT was fitted that the bike felt as though it pulled a little stronger and generally felt a little smoother. Could changing the CCT have this affect?
After receiving the, new to me, CCT I noticed that when fully extended it made a sort of tapping/ticking noise if you shook it but when fully in, no noise when I shook it. Found out that at around half way extended there is practically no noise when it's shook but when it's extended 5/8 or more makes the ticking/taping noise when shaken.
Now could this be what the noise is, that the tensioner has extended at least 5/8 of it's length out and the tapping I could hear when I shook it in my hand is the same noise when it's fitted on the bike? Could this mean I have a worn Cam Chain?
On a side note, not sure if it's just a placebo effect. I noticed on my way back from the garage after the new CCT was fitted that the bike felt as though it pulled a little stronger and generally felt a little smoother. Could changing the CCT have this affect?