Cam Chain

[cyphron]

Is there any programmed maintenance to do to the cam chain ?
Adjust ? Change ?

If so, at what mileage should it be done ?

Is there any symptom that can lead us to think it's time to
do some maintenance on the chain ?

Thanks.

[McF]

Hi Cyphron
the cam chain tensioners do their job automatically, they're long bow shaped like a leaf spring.
You can check the condition of the cam chain, by removing the valve covers and noting the height of the wedge on the top of the tensioner like this

My original engine had 80,000 miles (128,000Km) and needed new cam chains.

See your Haynes manual sections 2.8 (for the initial measurement), then 2.9 (for the cam chains) and 2.10 (for the tensioners)

If your cam chains are badly worn, you may hear them slapping about, especially if you rev the engine when the engine speed decreases

[cyphron]

Please have a look at this.



Does it sound normal to you ?
Do you hear a small clicking noise coming from the bottom part of the engine or is just me getting paranoid ?

This was a complete cold start.

Thanks

[McF]

Sounds nice to me Cyphron. I think I can hear the ticking noise you refer to, but all does seem normal.

Perhaps someone who is riding an aNTy and therefore hears the engine every day can comment and settle Cyphron's worries?

[norfolknchance]

erm
sorry i cant help you there.................
open pipes do have there disadvantage