30 Minute Motorcycling

Episode #62 - Cam Chains and Valve Timing Demystified


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Unlike car engines, motorcycle engines don't rely on cam belts for their valve timing - instead, they use cam chains.

And this episode is dedicated to demystifying not just cam chains but valve timing as well.

Tune in to discover:

  • What a cam chain does, and whether it's the same thing as a drive chain
  • How an incorrect valve timing can destroy your engine
  • 4 cam chain and valve timing FAQS - including whether a cam chain needs to be replaced

Resources:

  • Mecholic.com article - "Port-Timing Diagram of Two-Stroke Engine"
  • The Dual Wheel Journey article - "Cam Chains and Valve Timing Demystified"


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