Episode #62 - Cam Chains and Valve Timing Demystified

30 Minute Motorcycling

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"