I love the skills, the craftsmanship and the calm how this repair was done. This was like ZEN for motorcycles. Besides of never using any torque meter - Well done!
Thank you for the video. As other have called out. This is a wet clutch. The plates needs to be submerged/soaked in oil for several minutes before installing them. Not doing so would cause unnecessary initial wear during start up and first use. Outside of that, great video.
I loved the video. I used it extensively to change my clutch. One question. The last clutch plate you put in a different grove than the other 5. wondering why you did it that way and is that a must? I jut realized in all the steps, I didn't do that. I put all of them in the same groove. Thanks for your help
There is a tool on eBay called a "Clutch brake Bar" that sells for about $19 USD that has 6 tubes that hold the 6 bolt heads and a rod that presumably rests against a stationary part of the clutch case to immobilize the clutch drum. With that tool, it appears that nothing need contact the gear teeth.
Leaving clutch plates in oil doesnt do anything. If they "absorbed" oil, they would swell and thus not work like a clutch. Just coating them before you put them in is fine. But in this case the bike was not used for days so this was not needed either. Thin 15/50 oil like it is used in the 477 will get everywhere in a short time.
I do like the straight cut primary gear's. The bike seems to be a quality machine. I don't think I would have replaced the all metal clutch plates, a bit of 600 wet n dry would have done the job.
The annoying thing about doing these kind of jobs is gasket replacement. If you're on the side of road in the middle of nowhere you'll have to reuse the old gasket which may tear and leak. I can't understand why in this day and age motorcycle manufacturers aren't installing reusable gaskets. Fel-Pro makes them for other vehicles.
How can you know that the clutch plates need replacing. I own a BS3 with only 14k on odometer but now my clutch is not disengaging completely. Tried cleaning the clutch plates and dipping them but no change. Changed oil to motul semi synthetic from liquid gun.
yes, RE oil is way overpriced. You can get full synth that need change only after 10,000km for 1800 INR 4 litre. Only problem is where to leave the old oil. When the clutch slips it needs replacing, simple. That can happen after 1000km if you "ride the clutch" in hard terrain.
Changed the oil to motul but it is still hard for the clutch to disengage completely in the morning. The bike leaps forward when i start it. But the mechanic said that clutch plates seemed pretty smooth and okay after cleaning. Does the bs4 or bs6 have clutch plates with lesser thickness than bs3?
@@walterwhite4121 The older BS3 from 2016 had a hard clutch problem that would appear after a few 1000km. it can only be fixed by exchanging the entire clutch assembly. I have done it in all of my bikes (which are all BS3 from 2016). Earlier RE would do this on warranty but I guess those times times have come and gone :)
Aren't you supposed to oil the new plates before installing?? He used gasket paste on one side only, what's the logic? Is it really necessary to change the springs, or are the new ones different? Btw. I really love the simplicity of these REs, and the super cheap parts. And the Hima itself. Unfortunately, it's not worth its price in Europe (around 5 lakh), but if I were living in India, there would be no contest.
Strictly speaking none of this was necessary, the bike only has 5000km on the odo. I just wanted to do the video. It also has the 450cc engine and therefor the full synth oil - no need to dip the plates in oil before replacing them. New springs are in the pack - so we used them. About the one-sided paste, I don't know, will ask ...
If after 5,000kms you are changing the clutch discs, most likely the springs will be in good order. But if after much more mileage your clutch starts to slip, it certainly would be a good idea to change the springs also. peace. Trinidad & Tobago.
@@himalayantools6454 One sided paste, either gasket or just grease, holds gasket from dropping off while putting it in place. Both surfaces were super clean anyway.
@@himalayantools6454 i'm at 29,000kms on the stock clutch. lots of slow terrain but also 3000-4000km oil changes help. first bike so my clutch skills are lacking tbh.
I love the skills, the craftsmanship and the calm how this repair was done. This was like ZEN for motorcycles. Besides of never using any torque meter - Well done!
Feels like this video is in someone's memorial
The care and patience this man takes, with no rush in changing the clutch, he could be a master jeweller.
Background music is so soothing and calming! Perfect for the video! Extra love when you hear the subtle sounds of the tools in action. @_@
Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance. That seems almost ridiculously easy compared what I had to do on my Honda.
Background piano music was soothing 😀
The music is great and the mechanics care and focus was lovely to watch...cool
I really liked the video and the simple and fast way to make shocks from the different parts of the clutch .Easy to follow . From Brazil
Well done! Easy to follow.
That was a great video, I really enjoyed it. 😊 Nicely done and slow enough that I understand how it all works. Greetings from Canada! 🇨🇦
Damn..
The clutch plates and friction plates should be oiled before installing it.
That's Lore, I've changed many clutcles and never oiled them, they'll be swimming in oil for the remaining of their life hahaha hahaha
Thank you for the video. As other have called out. This is a wet clutch. The plates needs to be submerged/soaked in oil for several minutes before installing them. Not doing so would cause unnecessary initial wear during start up and first use.
Outside of that, great video.
That's Lore hahaha
Great channel you have going 👍
I loved the video. I used it extensively to change my clutch. One question. The last clutch plate you put in a different grove than the other 5. wondering why you did it that way and is that a must? I jut realized in all the steps, I didn't do that. I put all of them in the same groove. Thanks for your help
Yeah, I've never done it that way and never had any trouble with my clutch.
Great video thank you
Very easy to follow video. But the tool that prevents the drum rotation is special.
Who makes it? Who sells it?
OEM RE
Don’t really need it, just use a “soft” coin between the teeth of the gears. In the UK use a 2p coin.
There is a tool on eBay called a "Clutch brake Bar" that sells for about $19 USD that has 6 tubes that hold the 6 bolt heads and a rod that presumably rests against a stationary part of the clutch case to immobilize the clutch drum. With that tool, it appears that nothing need contact the gear teeth.
@@himalayantools6454 what is OEM? Available to public?
@@sivam450 origininal equipment manufacturer = RE and yes, you can order it from any workshop
amigo se retirar a rabeta aí, embaixo do banco do garupa fica um buraco ou ainda fica algum fundo? obrigado
Nice Job!
Amazing
surtout ne pas décaler le dernier disque garni car ca bloque l'embrayage /especially do not shift the last filled disc because it blocks the clutch
Hmm normaly you soak the new clutchdisks in Oil for some hours so the frictionpads are soaked well.
Leaving clutch plates in oil doesnt do anything. If they "absorbed" oil, they would swell and thus not work like a clutch. Just coating them before you put them in is fine. But in this case the bike was not used for days so this was not needed either. Thin 15/50 oil like it is used in the 477 will get everywhere in a short time.
That's Lore 😂
Nice
i am in brazil and i need replacement for the clutch disc for himalayan 411, help -me
Hey how can I get big bore kit and clutch upgrade and many things any contact of ur
Tourqe wrench would be nice thou
For sissies maybe hahahaha
Cuál dado es para la tuerca principal?
That bgm 😢
What was the issue/s actually faced which lead to this clutch assembly change in your bike?
I do like the straight cut primary gear's. The bike seems to be a quality machine. I don't think I would have replaced the all metal clutch plates, a bit of 600 wet n dry would have done the job.
The annoying thing about doing these kind of jobs is gasket replacement. If you're on the side of road in the middle of nowhere you'll have to reuse the old gasket which may tear and leak. I can't understand why in this day and age motorcycle manufacturers aren't installing reusable gaskets. Fel-Pro makes them for other vehicles.
well, in india gaskets are often re-used. I insist on new ones always but if nothing else is available ...
ive reused many, oil filter several times, etc. just be gentle
How can you know that the clutch plates need replacing. I own a BS3 with only 14k on odometer but now my clutch is not disengaging completely. Tried cleaning the clutch plates and dipping them but no change. Changed oil to motul semi synthetic from liquid gun.
yes, RE oil is way overpriced. You can get full synth that need change only after 10,000km for 1800 INR 4 litre. Only problem is where to leave the old oil.
When the clutch slips it needs replacing, simple. That can happen after 1000km if you "ride the clutch" in hard terrain.
Changed the oil to motul but it is still hard for the clutch to disengage completely in the morning. The bike leaps forward when i start it. But the mechanic said that clutch plates seemed pretty smooth and okay after cleaning. Does the bs4 or bs6 have clutch plates with lesser thickness than bs3?
But still the gear transmission is way smoother after uaing motul
@@walterwhite4121 The older BS3 from 2016 had a hard clutch problem that would appear after a few 1000km. it can only be fixed by exchanging the entire clutch assembly. I have done it in all of my bikes (which are all BS3 from 2016). Earlier RE would do this on warranty but I guess those times times have come and gone :)
@@gkossatzgmxde Is there a permanent fix for it? Or does the new bs6 or bs4 clutch plates work better?
Aren't you supposed to oil the new plates before installing?? He used gasket paste on one side only, what's the logic? Is it really necessary to change the springs, or are the new ones different?
Btw. I really love the simplicity of these REs, and the super cheap parts. And the Hima itself. Unfortunately, it's not worth its price in Europe (around 5 lakh), but if I were living in India, there would be no contest.
Strictly speaking none of this was necessary, the bike only has 5000km on the odo. I just wanted to do the video. It also has the 450cc engine and therefor the full synth oil - no need to dip the plates in oil before replacing them. New springs are in the pack - so we used them. About the one-sided paste, I don't know, will ask ...
If after 5,000kms you are changing the clutch discs, most likely the springs will be in good order. But if after much more mileage your clutch starts to slip, it certainly would be a good idea to change the springs also. peace. Trinidad & Tobago.
That Gasket paste is not reqd, if you apply a thin coat of grease, that gasket will not tear when opened the next time and can be resued again.
@@himalayantools6454 One sided paste, either gasket or just grease, holds gasket from dropping off while putting it in place.
Both surfaces were super clean anyway.
@@himalayantools6454 i'm at 29,000kms on the stock clutch. lots of slow terrain but also 3000-4000km oil changes help. first bike so my clutch skills are lacking tbh.
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This is a wet clutch. Why were the plates not covered with oil prior to assembly?
Not needed, that's Lore 😂
@@ronaldodebritomanfredo367 That is proper assembly procedure for any wet clutch.
Sir, how to identify the clutch plates are gone. How come we know that?
if it slips when you accelerate you need new plates
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Good luck because it looks like an experiment.
You're an idiot.
Great apart from the daft plinky-plonky piano "music"
You're an uneducated person for sure.
Do Brasil
Who gives a crap about it?
I get very sad every time I watch this video. Great video though.
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The clutch on my 700 mile bike drags . I cannot believe that enfield built such a rubbish bike 😒