Motorcycle timing chain schedule.

[Kawasaki Jimbo]

My 118k, 2010 VW is showing a P0016 error code,

Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)

It drove home fine although I’d noticed it was a bit rattly on start-up lately. I assume it’s a cam chain problem (it’s overdue) so it’s off the road. Unfortunately my local garage is closing down because the landlord is selling up to developers.

Anyhow, I was wondering why timing chain replacement isn’t a scheduled service item like it is on cars. Is it simply because most bikes don’t reach high mileage?

[stinkwheel]

You can masure them. There will be a tolerance for a certain number of links in the workshop manual.

None of my bikes have a cam chain (Enfield 350, Enfield 612, Minsk 125 and VRF7500).
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[Fullers1845]

I measured the cam chain on my zx6r at 43K miles when I had to remove the cams to re-shim some valves.
Was approx 30% worn according to workshop manual.
I guess the chain must outlive the rest of the bike in pretty much most cases.
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[MarJay]

Most bikes crash before they reach 100,000 miles. Sad fact but pretty much true.
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[sickpup]