Bajaj Cam / Timing Chain Guide Kit – CT100, Platina 100 & Discover 110 – 36PF0061

Two-piece camshaft timing-chain guide kit for specified Bajaj 100-series and Discover 110 engines using original spare-part number 36PF0061. The kit contains one guide for the tight side and one guide for the slack side of the internal engine cam chain.

Bajaj identifies this spare part as KIT CAM CHAIN GUIDE (also called a timing-chain guide kit). Its function is to provide the intended guide surfaces for the cam chain as it runs between the crankshaft drive and camshaft timing components on the compatible engine.

Critical purchase warning: This is not the rear-wheel drive-chain guide, chain-and-sprocket kit, cam/timing chain, cam-chain tensioner or complete engine timing kit. You receive two internal chain guides under a single kit SKU.

Exact Bajaj kit contents – manufacturer parts list

The two-piece breakdown above is recorded in the Bajaj Platina 100 ES/KS, CT100 BS IV and Discover 110 parts catalogues. Part identification and quantity come from those kit lists; no extra chain, tensioner or bolts have been added to the contents.

Verified motorcycle fitment

Generation matters: A motorcycle advertised simply as “CT100”, “Platina 100” or “Discover” may have different engine and emissions revisions. Confirm the old guide reference, engine type and relevant Bajaj parts diagram before ordering. Do not extend this kit to every BS6/OBD or later configuration without verification.

What does a cam-chain guide kit do?

The engine’s cam chain links crankshaft rotation to the camshaft timing mechanism. The guide components form controlled contact surfaces alongside the moving chain. On engines using this arrangement, a tight-side guide and a slack-side guide work with the separately fitted cam-chain tensioner to maintain the intended chain path.

Guides can wear, crack or suffer damage if timing-chain components are worn or the engine has another mechanical fault. The correct replacement kit allows both guide positions to be serviced with the intended Bajaj references.

It is a maintenance and repair component, not a performance-upgrade kit; no horsepower, mileage, noise-elimination or service-life improvement is guaranteed.

What is included and what is not?

You receive

• 1 × JE521019 – cam-chain tight-side guide
• 1 × JE541016 – cam-chain slack-side guide
• Supplied together as 1 × 36PF0061 kit

Not included

• Cam/timing chain (for example DS109905, where applicable)
• Cam-chain tensioner assembly (JE521016 in relevant catalogues)
• Cam sprocket, camshaft or crankshaft components
• Tensioner pivot bolt, mounting bolts, O-rings or gaskets
• Engine covers, sealing materials, engine oil or labour
• Rear-wheel drive chain, sprockets, chain slider or chain cover

Any additional bolts, gasket materials or timing-system repairs need to be identified separately from the motorcycle-specific parts catalogue. Loose ancillary hardware is not promised with this kit.

36PF0061 versus other commonly confused Bajaj parts

Common symptoms and diagnostic advice

A workshop may inspect the guides if the timing-chain compartment produces abnormal mechanical rattling, chain guides show excessive wear, plastic contact surfaces are damaged, or the engine is being opened for timing-chain service. However, a rattle or starting problem by itself does not prove guide failure.

• Check the cam chain for elongation or damage and verify whether its exact reference matches the engine.
• Inspect the chain tensioner, pivot mechanism and mating guide surfaces.
• Examine the cam sprocket and associated mounting hardware for damage or incorrect installation.
• Verify the correct engine timing before restarting; an incorrect chain or timing position can cause severe engine damage.
• Check for loose fasteners, lubrication-related problems and wear debris where appropriate.

Do not replace the guides as a shortcut for a diagnosed defective timing chain or tensioner. Service the full mechanism as required by the technician’s inspection.

Before you order – UTH buyer checklist

• Confirm that you need the cam/timing chain guides inside the engine, not a rear-wheel chain guide.
• Check the motorcycle’s exact model, year, engine generation and emissions configuration.
• Match the manufacturer kit number 36PF0061 or both individual guide references JE521019 + JE541016.
• For Discover models, make sure it is Discover 110 rather than Discover 125 UG.
• Confirm whether the cam chain, tensioner, O-rings and related fasteners are needed separately.
• Ask the installer to confirm all mounting points, guide shapes and chain routing before the engine is reassembled.
• Inspect the retail unit and manufacturer/brand markings before use.

Installation notes and workshop safety

These are internal engine timing components. Fitting requires access to the model-specific cam-chain and tensioner assembly and correct control of valve timing. Professional installation by a motorcycle technician is recommended.

The installer should follow the Bajaj workshop manual for the exact engine, set and lock the timing system as instructed, inspect the chain/tensioner, mount the tight-side and slack-side guides in their designated positions, and use the correct fastener-tightening specifications. Do not swap guide positions, modify guides or assume that visually similar components are interchangeable.

After reassembly, verify timing marks, chain operation and the absence of binding before attempting normal running. Complete the inspection using the workshop’s normal engine-repair procedures. No unverified torque value or replacement interval is stated here.

Why choose an exact Bajaj spare-part reference?

• Correct kit identification: the manufacturer identifies both guide pieces and their quantities under one code.
• Position clarity: tight-side and slack-side guides are distinguished rather than sold under vague “timing rubber” descriptions.
• Useful fitment checks: catalogue-supported Platina 100, CT100 and Discover 110 applications are distinguished from unverified later models.
• Repair efficiency: the two guide locations can be considered together during a cam-chain inspection.
• Parts-order accuracy: separate tensioner, cam chain and hardware references help prevent assuming an incomplete kit is a full timing-system repair kit.

Authenticity note: 36PF0061 is a Bajaj manufacturer spare-part reference. Actual genuine-stock status should be established from the supplied retail product and package, not from the part number alone.

Frequently asked questions

1. What is Bajaj 36PF0061?

It is a two-component internal cam/timing-chain guide kit listed by Bajaj for specified CT100, Platina 100 and Discover 110 engines.

2. Is this a timing chain or a chain guide?

It is the pair of timing-chain guides. The moving timing chain itself is not included.

3. How many parts are in one 36PF0061 kit?

Two guides: one tight-side guide (JE521019) and one slack-side guide (JE541016).

4. Is JE521019 included?

Yes. The official kit lists one JE521019 guide.

5. Is JE541016 included?

Yes. The official kit lists one JE541016 guide.

6. Does this fit Bajaj Platina 100 ES?

Yes, for the matching catalogue-listed Platina 100 ES engine configuration. Verify the original kit reference.

7. Does it fit Bajaj Platina 100 KS?

The Bajaj Platina 100 ES/KS catalogue lists this kit. Match the engine and old guides before ordering.

8. Does it fit Platina 100 BS4 / CBS?

The relevant Bajaj 100-series CBS/BS4 catalogues include 36PF0061. Confirm the exact motorcycle and part revision.

9. Does it fit Bajaj CT100 ES?

It appears in the official CT100 ES BS4 catalogue. Match the original engine timing assembly.

10. Does it fit Bajaj CT100B?

The CT100-family catalogue documents the kit, but the specific engine and model revision should be verified before purchase.

11. Does it fit Bajaj Discover 110?

Yes, the Discover 110 BS4 model-specific catalogue lists 36PF0061 for the cam-chain guides.

12. Does it fit Discover 110 CBS?

The Discover 110 CBS application falls within the relevant catalogue family; verify the original part number.

13. Does it fit Discover 125 UG?

Do not substitute it: the Discover 125 UG catalogue identifies a different guide-kit reference, 36PA0115.

14. Does it fit Platina 110 or CT110?

No such fitment is confirmed for the exact 36PF0061 kit. Identify their correct engine-specific kit first.

15. Is it suitable for all Bajaj BS6 bikes?

No. This is not advertised as a universal BS6 or OBD-compatible kit.

16. Is this a rear-wheel drive-chain guide?

No. It fits inside the engine timing mechanism and does not contact the external rear-drive chain.

17. Does the kit include DS109905 cam chain?

No. DS109905 is a separate 94-link cam-chain reference in specified applications.

18. Does it include the cam-chain tensioner?

No. JE521016 is a separately catalogued tensioner in relevant Bajaj assemblies.

19. Are timing-chain sprockets included?

No. Sprockets and associated camshaft hardware are separate.

20. Are gaskets, O-rings or mounting bolts included?

The manufacturer kit breakdown identifies only the two guides; additional hardware is not promised.

21. Will the kit automatically stop engine rattling?

No. A rattle could come from the chain, tensioner, cam mechanism or other engine parts. Proper diagnosis is required.

22. Will it increase engine power or mileage?

No such performance or fuel-economy improvement is claimed for this repair kit.

23. Can a home mechanic install it?

It is an internal engine timing repair. Professional installation is recommended to avoid incorrect valve timing or engine damage.

24. Are the two guides interchangeable with each other?

No. One is the tight-side guide and the other is the slack-side guide; they must be installed in their specified positions.

25. Is there a fixed kilometre replacement interval?

No verified fixed interval is stated for this exact kit. Replace according to component wear, inspection and the relevant service procedure.

26. Does this work with aftermarket modified engines?

Compatibility with modified engines, changed cam chains or different timing systems is not established.

27. What should I verify when I receive the parcel?

Check the full kit code, two guide pieces, their part profiles, condition and packaging before engine installation.

28. Is 36PF0061 an official Bajaj OEM reference?

Yes. The code and two-piece contents appear in Bajaj Auto spare-parts catalogues. Physical product authenticity should still be checked.

29. What is the exact package quantity?

One kit comprising two guides, not two complete kits.

30. Can I order only one guide?

The official 36PF0061 SKU is a two-part kit. Availability of individual guides under their own references is separate and should be checked.

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Exact SKU: 36PF0061  |  Kit quantity: 1 kit / 2 guides  |  Application: internal cam/timing chain  |  Manufacturer reference: Bajaj Auto