CCt - but what about the Cam chains ?

[Jens]

Hi

I read all the places that its a good ide to change the CCT arround 30-40k km, becouse they can get "tired"

But what about the Cam chaines, do they last for ever ?


Jens

[benny hedges]

download the workshop manual from http://downloads.hondatech.info/Moto/VT ... Manual.pdf - there is no mention in the maintenance schedule of camchain replacement.
but then again there is no mention of tensioner replacement either lol

i have never personally had to replace a camchain on any bike ive owned - but if you were to do a rebuild on the engine it would be wise to replace it.
you can get them from david silvers along with the guides etc.
manual just says inspect and replace if worn.

[Stratman]

At 30-40km I wouldn't bother changing the chains

[tony.mon]

Don't think they're likely to snap but the lengthening effect of wear in the chain will retard your cam timing on both cams slightly.

You could re-set this to the correct point relative to TDC by using adjustable cam sprockets (with slots instead of holes for the sprocket bolts) - or file adjustment slots into your own ones.

But will you notice a difference?
Probably not.