adjusting APE CCT's ??? help
06-17-2006, 05:13 AM
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adjusting APE CCT's ??? help
I recently just purchased a 99 superhawk and it has a couple of aftermarket parts on it, one of which is the APE CCT's. I have done a little research and I think you have to adjust them periodically. If so can anyone tell me how to do the adjustments on them. And also I am new to the forum so thanks in advance for any help.
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06-17-2006, 09:02 AM
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This is what I do (and it's completely up to you if you want to do it this way), start the bike and let it warm up. Loosen the locknut while the bike is running and back the adjuster out about a turn. Now turn it in FINGER TIGHT, no more. Lock the locknut. Do the other side. The rear is easier than the front just due to lack of interference.
06-17-2006, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Hawkrider
This is what I do (and it's completely up to you if you want to do it this way), start the bike and let it warm up. Loosen the locknut while the bike is running and back the adjuster out about a turn. Now turn it in FINGER TIGHT, no more. Lock the locknut. Do the other side. The rear is easier than the front just due to lack of interference.
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06-17-2006, 10:05 AM
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It really seems to be a bike by bike type thing, some have gone at 15,000, (where my bike is right now 
), some have gone 30,000 and some before that. So basically if it makes you nervous change them or keep paying attention for noise and change but then you risk it being too late. I plan on doing mine in the very near future just incase, no noise yet but I don't want an unhappy surprise especially at the track doing 140.
), some have gone 30,000 and some before that. So basically if it makes you nervous change them or keep paying attention for noise and change but then you risk it being too late. I plan on doing mine in the very near future just incase, no noise yet but I don't want an unhappy surprise especially at the track doing 140.
06-17-2006, 10:31 AM
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I changed mine out when it started ticking. The hotter the bike got, the louder the ticking. I actually changed them out the first time at 10000 miles or so with OEM replacements. The noise came back before 20000 miles and I moved to the APEs.
06-17-2006, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by marmaladeboy
Do you have a recommendation for getting at the front CCT? Besides hiring a kid with small hands?
BTW, back then, every bike manufacturer had a spec for how far to turn the adjuster past when the noise stopped. I can't imagine why APE declines to do this.
06-18-2006, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Hawkrider
I have fat hands and I was able to get at it okay.
Were you able to leave the tank on while reaching down to the CCT? Otherwise, there's a lovely thick hose in the way if you reach from the side...
06-18-2006, 04:07 AM
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just installed my APE's and I did it according to their directions.....at TDC, set the slack between the cam sprockets to 1/4".
Am I all done now or should I adjust them as described in previous post..... by backing off until I hear a noise then turn back in until the noise goes away? Sound like this is the most optimum setting
Am I all done now or should I adjust them as described in previous post..... by backing off until I hear a noise then turn back in until the noise goes away? Sound like this is the most optimum setting
, but pics I can follow.... I think I will go ahead and change them out before any issues arrive...
06-18-2006, 04:00 PM
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On mine, I find perfect adjustment is to loosen it all the way, bring the lock nut up to the bolt head, tighten it til you feel resistance, then 1/4 turn more and tighten the lock nut down. Make sure you go NO TIGHTER than the 1/4 turn. Some people say to do it while its running, but I would rather not be fooling with it while its running. Just my two cents.
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