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I forgot to mention checking all 4 cylinders travel the same distance, to confirm rods are fine.

Hi, I've removed the cylinder head (with the engine in place). I was expecting to see a vended valve but they all look ok. I've tested them by filling the intake and exhaust holes with petrol. All I can see is some moisture through which is normal for an old engine (it happens on valves with...

I've opened the vale cover to check the timing and it was correct. I've also installed a manual CCT. The engine sounds better as there is less noise coming from the chain, but the previous problem still there (similar to the video). I've then run a pressure test and surprise surprise... one of...

Do I need to drain engine oil before opening the cam chain side cover?

Hi, No pressure test yet. I've looked at the manual and it specifies how to set the timing. I didn't think the fact that it will depend on which bit of the chain has jumped a teeth (if any) I'll report back how it goes

Can I adjust the timing removing only the intake cam? I thought I would need to remove both (in and ex)

Hi, I already had a look at the manual CCT, but I was a bit concerned about not knowing how to adjust it or how often would I need to readjust it. But looking at all the issues and the price of the oil line, I may choose the manual CCT option

There is no dumb recommendation, I though the same thing. I've already done that check hopping to find a swapped plug but unfortunately they were all correct... I'll find a pressure test tool and check it as it's an easy test and could tell me good info, I'll report back! Cheers!

Hi again, I'm looking on the 99 service manual (page 3-126) and the CCT is different and does not have the oil line. How do I know if the engine block has the "hole" to attach the oil line? Cheers!

Hi, When I bought it (second hand), the CCT didn't have the oil line. I'm looking at the manual right now to see how to check the timing is correct. I guess if it's not correct I would be able to remove the CCT and adjust the timing by "sliding" the chain. I'll try to find an oil line to add...

Thanks for the response! I didn't know I could check the timing only by removing the valve cover. That could save me from removing the engine for nothing... I'll check on the manual to see what I need to look for to confirm the timing is in place and I'll report back. Cheers!

Hello everyone, Here is what it happens with my busa, it's a bit weird to me, I hope the knowledge it this forum can guide me a bit. The bike was running "OK", it did hesitate a bit around 3000rpm plus it had some noise that looked like it could come from the chain. After doing a bit of...