Cam Chain Extenders

trapshooter2 · 07-31-2011, 02:37 PM

I've got 31K miles on my 05 Nomad and am having my local shop install my cam chain extenders next week. My adjuster was measured and has fully extended at 6/16's of an inch. below the threaded unit . My question is how many more miles can I get out of my bike since the extenders will give me about a half inch of new travel?
Once the chain stretches to the maximum again I guess you have to install new cam chains and expensive proposition. These riders with 100k to 200k miles and more must eventually be putting in new cam chains once the extenders are extended to their maximum.

trapshooter2 · 07-31-2011, 02:37 PM

I've got 31K miles on my 05 Nomad and am having my local shop install my cam chain extenders next week. My adjuster was measured and has fully extended at 6/16's of an inch. below the threaded unit . My question is how many more miles can I get out of my bike since the extenders will give me about a half inch of new travel?
Once the chain stretches to the maximum again I guess you have to install new cam chains and expensive proposition. These riders with 100k to 200k miles and more must eventually be putting in new cam chains once the extenders are extended to their maximum.

trapshooter2 · 07-31-2011, 02:37 PM

I've got 31K miles on my 05 Nomad and am having my local shop install my cam chain extenders next week. My adjuster was measured and has fully extended at 6/16's of an inch. below the threaded unit . My question is how many more miles can I get out of my bike since the extenders will give me about a half inch of new travel?
Once the chain stretches to the maximum again I guess you have to install new cam chains and expensive proposition. These riders with 100k to 200k miles and more must eventually be putting in new cam chains once the extenders are extended to their maximum.

trapshooter2 · 07-31-2011, 02:37 PM

I've got 31K miles on my 05 Nomad and am having my local shop install my cam chain extenders next week. My adjuster was measured and has fully extended at 6/16's of an inch. below the threaded unit . My question is how many more miles can I get out of my bike since the extenders will give me about a half inch of new travel?
Once the chain stretches to the maximum again I guess you have to install new cam chains and expensive proposition. These riders with 100k to 200k miles and more must eventually be putting in new cam chains once the extenders are extended to their maximum.

cactusjack · 07-31-2011, 02:51 PM

It is thought that the cam chains stretch during the first 30k or so and very little after that. I haven't heard of anyone (doesn't mean it hasn't happened) having to replace their cam chains after installing the extenders.

cactusjack · 07-31-2011, 02:51 PM

It is thought that the cam chains stretch during the first 30k or so and very little after that. I haven't heard of anyone (doesn't mean it hasn't happened) having to replace their cam chains after installing the extenders.

cactusjack · 07-31-2011, 02:51 PM

It is thought that the cam chains stretch during the first 30k or so and very little after that. I haven't heard of anyone (doesn't mean it hasn't happened) having to replace their cam chains after installing the extenders.

cactusjack · 07-31-2011, 02:51 PM

It is thought that the cam chains stretch during the first 30k or so and very little after that. I haven't heard of anyone (doesn't mean it hasn't happened) having to replace their cam chains after installing the extenders.

mikeyger · 07-31-2011, 04:50 PM

I was reading on vroc and they agreeded with what cj said.After they are once stretched and extenders added you are probably good to go.

mikeyger · 07-31-2011, 04:50 PM

I was reading on vroc and they agreeded with what cj said.After they are once stretched and extenders added you are probably good to go.

mikeyger · 07-31-2011, 04:50 PM

I was reading on vroc and they agreeded with what cj said.After they are once stretched and extenders added you are probably good to go.

mikeyger · 07-31-2011, 04:50 PM

I was reading on vroc and they agreeded with what cj said.After they are once stretched and extenders added you are probably good to go.

VulcanE · 07-31-2011, 05:26 PM

I agree with the others. I know lots of people who have installed the extenders, but I know of no one that has had to replace the chains due to the tensioners running out of travel, after the extenders had been installed.

VulcanE · 07-31-2011, 05:26 PM

I agree with the others. I know lots of people who have installed the extenders, but I know of no one that has had to replace the chains due to the tensioners running out of travel, after the extenders had been installed.

VulcanE · 07-31-2011, 05:26 PM

I agree with the others. I know lots of people who have installed the extenders, but I know of no one that has had to replace the chains due to the tensioners running out of travel, after the extenders had been installed.

07-31-2011, 02:37 PM	#1
trapshooter2 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6	Cam Chain Extenders I've got 31K miles on my 05 Nomad and am having my local shop install my cam chain extenders next week. My adjuster was measured and has fully extended at 6/16's of an inch. below the threaded unit . My question is how many more miles can I get out of my bike since the extenders will give me about a half inch of new travel? Once the chain stretches to the maximum again I guess you have to install new cam chains and expensive proposition. These riders with 100k to 200k miles and more must eventually be putting in new cam chains once the extenders are extended to their maximum. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-31-2011, 02:37 PM	#2
trapshooter2 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6	Cam Chain Extenders I've got 31K miles on my 05 Nomad and am having my local shop install my cam chain extenders next week. My adjuster was measured and has fully extended at 6/16's of an inch. below the threaded unit . My question is how many more miles can I get out of my bike since the extenders will give me about a half inch of new travel? Once the chain stretches to the maximum again I guess you have to install new cam chains and expensive proposition. These riders with 100k to 200k miles and more must eventually be putting in new cam chains once the extenders are extended to their maximum.
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07-31-2011, 02:37 PM	#3
trapshooter2 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6	Cam Chain Extenders I've got 31K miles on my 05 Nomad and am having my local shop install my cam chain extenders next week. My adjuster was measured and has fully extended at 6/16's of an inch. below the threaded unit . My question is how many more miles can I get out of my bike since the extenders will give me about a half inch of new travel? Once the chain stretches to the maximum again I guess you have to install new cam chains and expensive proposition. These riders with 100k to 200k miles and more must eventually be putting in new cam chains once the extenders are extended to their maximum.
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07-31-2011, 02:37 PM	#4
trapshooter2 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6	Cam Chain Extenders I've got 31K miles on my 05 Nomad and am having my local shop install my cam chain extenders next week. My adjuster was measured and has fully extended at 6/16's of an inch. below the threaded unit . My question is how many more miles can I get out of my bike since the extenders will give me about a half inch of new travel? Once the chain stretches to the maximum again I guess you have to install new cam chains and expensive proposition. These riders with 100k to 200k miles and more must eventually be putting in new cam chains once the extenders are extended to their maximum.
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07-31-2011, 02:51 PM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Cam Chain Extenders It is thought that the cam chains stretch during the first 30k or so and very little after that. I haven't heard of anyone (doesn't mean it hasn't happened) having to replace their cam chains after installing the extenders. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-31-2011, 04:50 PM	#9
mikeyger Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: hermitage tenn Posts: 410	Cam Chain Extenders I was reading on vroc and they agreeded with what cj said.After they are once stretched and extenders added you are probably good to go.
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07-31-2011, 05:26 PM	#13
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Cam Chain Extenders I agree with the others. I know lots of people who have installed the extenders, but I know of no one that has had to replace the chains due to the tensioners running out of travel, after the extenders had been installed. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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