CAM Chain Replacement

[Northern Dancer]

I installed my Cam Chain Extenders at 76,205 Kilometers and was over due -- hadn't caused any damage but was sure rattling.

Presently have 109,121 Kilometers and it is getting noisy again. What has been the expected life of this Cam Chain, how long has the Nomad normally gone after installing the Cam Chain Extenders??

Has anyone been able to replace the Cam Chain without having to remove the Motor? I own a 2008 Nomad and would not have a Motorcycle without a Drive Shaft.

I was wondering if I was to purchase a New Cam Chain and put a Link in it to attach to old Cam Chain and pull the New Chain through when rotating the Motor then re-attach removal Link to exposed end of New Cam Chain.

Would this be possible?? 109,121 Kilometers equals 67,806 Miles and this seems to be a short service period. My Goldwing has 197,634 Kilometers on it with no need to think about its Cam Chain.

Northern Dancer,

Regards,

Ron