wassup from the bay area (ca, usa)

perf0rmance · 03-14-2008, 1:43 PM

I gotta say wassup to everybody before I start posting... so here it is...

WASSUP ER'BODY!

JOe
03 954RR

nedro · 03-14-2008, 4:37 PM

Bay Area?
Where's that?

jacobflyin · 03-14-2008, 5:17 PM

Sanfran CA I would gess we call that the bay area in Sacramento CA
Wellcome Joe this is a great site with lots of info.

What bike do your ride?

perf0rmance · 03-14-2008, 6:38 PM

2003 cbr954rr

before that and so on:
2001 cbr929rr
2004 cbr600rr
2000 yzf r6
2001 yzf r6
2000 yzf r6

I'm currently on my sixth bike, which my parents aren't aware of HAHAHA
I'm from SF, but I live in San Jose right now. I live right next to the Great Mall of Milpitas, but on the San Jose side.

btw, if anyone's local and with a 954, would you mind meeting me up and checking out my bike? I've got a ticking sound that a lot of people are saying is normal. Guess I just want a real opinion, after hearing it.

Twincam · 03-14-2008, 6:42 PM

The ticking is usual - i get it some days too.

I dont usually hear it unless im idle and stationary, the 954s do have thin engine casing (reduces weight but increase in noise).

jacobflyin · 03-14-2008, 7:38 PM

I also get the ticking but only at idle and yes you can hear it over the exhaust.
unless there are 16000 miles on it don't waste you time checking the valve's most likely they will not be out of spec the engine just likes to make nosie.
Like twincam said the cases are thin.

segiano · 03-14-2008, 9:25 PM

Welcome Perf. I used to live in Pleasanton. I took some great rides up the coast. Cross the Golden Gate, drop down into Stinson, and up 1 as far as you can go. I really miss the coast rides. No ocean in New Mexico

perf0rmance · 03-14-2008, 11:34 PM

thanks for the welcomes fellas.

but yeah, as for my bike, i've got 23500 on it. I've had it since about 20k, and I don't think the previous owner did a 20k on the bike. I really don't wanna do the valves myself so I figure I'm going to have a shop do it. Any idea what that runs?

-Z- · 03-15-2008, 1:03 AM

Welcome to the forum brother. I'm down in Dublin/Pleasanton one weekend each month, one of these times I might hit you up and cruise down to San Jose to check out your blade dude.

Twincam · 03-16-2008, 5:53 AM

Im on 19000Miles at the moment, the valves will need to be adjusted and i will be booking it in for the major service etc soon,

But the tapping of the valves are common, unless it is making so much noise you cant hear the exhaust (is yours stock?) then i would get it checked out.

CBR_954_RR · 03-16-2008, 6:01 AM

Hey...welcome. I live in Concord, but i have cousins who live in San Jose...right next to SJSU. I was actually just there last night...

perf0rmance · 03-16-2008, 6:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twincam

Im on 19000Miles at the moment, the valves will need to be adjusted and i will be booking it in for the major service etc soon,

But the tapping of the valves are common, unless it is making so much noise you cant hear the exhaust (is yours stock?) then i would get it checked out.

I got a devil high mount. I can hear the ticking when I'm cruising. I'm no bike mechanic, but I really don't like that sound. I know it'll take a few hours to check my valves clearances, but I just don't want to do it myself. I also have a new cct (cam chain tensioner for those who don't know) but I couldn't get to one bolt.

anyway, to stay 'on topic' thanks for the welcomes again. anyone down to go for a ride sometime next week? SJSU is on spring break, and its about the right weather for some riding....

Twincam · 03-16-2008, 9:56 AM

Hmm...

Mine gets covered up when im cruising (Micron Carbon Race Can) - i hear it the most when im stationary in neutral at the lights etc

Might just need a general check up and adjustment (while its all open you might as well replace the other parts (if needed) - no point having to strip it down twice)

CBR_954_RR · 03-17-2008, 2:55 AM

Im totally down for a ride. Were supposed to have some awesome weather for spring break...

perf0rmance · 03-17-2008, 3:25 AM

my break starts the 24th

yours?

CBR_954_RR · 03-17-2008, 3:43 AM

Same...and i also have a few days off next week as well...

perf0rmance · 03-17-2008, 3:47 AM

i should be in the SF area. my homies and I are from there, and 1 has another 954, the other a 929 and the some smaller bikes

i'll let you know when i get a day or days planned for a nice ride. thinking about going to skaggs again.

skaggs springs up north for those that are unaware (90miles north of SF)

CBR_954_RR · 03-17-2008, 3:57 AM

Sounds awesome.