Tapping on CBR 600 F1 ...

Dinnaz · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Karma :

... when my bike's ticking over there is a light tapping noise (sounds like a car tappit).

You cannot here it hardly on the right, but is noticible on the left side fairing of the bike.

Any ideas ? It's not really loud, but you know how it is when you notice it, it seems louder than it is.

Bikes on a 51 plate.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Blimey its bound to be the clutch basket.

Does the noise go away when you pull the clutch in?

If the bike is a 51 then I sincerely doubt you have engine trouble...

Wise man once say: "If you have to strain to hear engine rattle, then it is normal sound!"
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Dinnaz · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Karma :

Cheerz mate, don't think it's anything serious as bike's performance is fine.

I'll try pulling the clutch in nd see what happens, but is does it in neutral on tick over.

Bikes only got 5k mile on it so I don't think it's the CCT, and I've been told that the CCT it a distinct sound.

This definately sounds like a tapit.

I'm just one of those people when they here a knocking on a car or bike I have to get to the bottom of it coz it gets on my tits.

Perhaps it's a shrink and not a mechanic I need. Very Happy

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

CBRs rattle.

I'd ignore it unless it gets worse. Smile

Dinnaz · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Karma :

How long you had yours for Bendy ?

Happy with it or any plans for owt new?

Had a quick go on my mates GSXR 1000 K5 the day. I did not want to like, but he forced me to Wink

Didn't open it up or owt (just up to 70 on a twistie) , was affraid, not so much of the power, more the chance of knacking/crashing/dropping it.

What I did notice was the craftmanship, very thin plastics, and it all just did not feel as tough as me CBR.

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Had it for two and a half years and no, not really got any plans to change.

If I hadn't got into trackdays, I maybe would have changed it by now (probably for a Speed Triple or some big naked thing) but it's still better than I am so there's no reason to change. Smile

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The#Doctor# · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

Mine and my brothers cbr's both rattle a bit on idle with a ticking sort of sound but thought that as both of ours did it that it was just normal, can't really hear it now i got my remus gp can on it though Mr. Green

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VTR SP1 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Karma :

It does sound like the cct to me. Mine went and the dealers replaced it under warranty. If your bike is still covered get to the dealers quick.

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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

Yep it sounds like a cam chain tensioner to me too.

The engines did get noisier in general as the bikes got newer, the garage will probably tell you it's down to how close the tolerances are in the engine. Rolling Eyes

If you fancy a litre bike I can recommend the 1000RR. Wink