Cam chain life

[2bugeyez]

Anyone know the expected life on a cam chain? I'm replacing the tensioner on my '01. It's got 39k mi. on the clock & I'm thinking about replacing the chain & blades while it's open.

[Martin_R]

Do you have the head off too? I think removal of one of the blades requires the removal of head first.

No idea of chain life, but if you indeed have the head out, then why not. Will save quite a bit of labour later on in the bike's life if you intend to keep her for a while.