I do enjoy these vids on the mundane, but necessary, tasks of motor bike ownership. It is a good refresher before I do the task to ensure I don't overlook something. Thanks, Martin. Ride on!
Aye Kevin I do all my little maintenance jobs anyhoo so I figure why not film it. People seem to like them or at least watch them lol. Thanks again mate 👍
This video helped me decide to get the engine guard for my Scram! Your generous knowledge and great videos have helped me with the maintenance of my bike! Subscribed! Cheers!
Another great video…. especially cleaning out the blind holes on the filter side with a cotton bud. If you get too much old oil in there when draining you can end up with hydrolic lock that can see you stripping the threads…. An important simple addition task, good you included . Enjoy the trip north ( or the trip back as you’ll be there already for sure. )
Thanks Nev. I filmed this Christmas eve prior to riding up boxing day. I'm now in Bulgaria mate. On the ride up to Argyll I hit a deer just south of Inveraray. Heavy snowfall, wind usual. Kept the bike up on 2 wheels bit of a tank slap. Poor deer didn't come off too well. Luckily I hit it on the hind quarter so spun it out. Might have been a different story if I hit it mid section.
If you leave the bike on it's side stand, you don't have to bother with the cardboard as the draining oil will miss everthing and go straight into the drain pan. You might get a slight drip when you remove the filter screen housing but its easily mopped up with a paper towel. However, you do need the machine on it's centre stand when you remove the filter plate on the otherside of the bike.
Just changed my oil and filter... And fitted aux lights... Both your videos really helped... I like the idea of the oil you suggested... But do you not get clutch slip being fully synthetic? If it works fine I will definitely get the smith and Allen oil... Just wanted to be sure before I buy some... Any feedback on the oil appreciated 🙏👍
I really enjoyed the attemp to get all the old oil out. Noticed that after adding the clear oil the "oild level viewer's" oil looked light and clean. But after adding more and cranking the oil was again dark. This implies that "all" the old was not drained. REALLY wished they was a GOOD way to fully drain SO THAT after adding the clean/clean oild and running the oild, it would look clean like in my car oil changes.
On my air cooled bikes (H-D and BMW), I only use 20-50 Amsoil and Wix filters. Amsoil severe gear in the trans, and primary fluid in primary of the Harleys. The noticeable difference over just about anything else is astonishing. Michelin tires and NGK iridium plugs.
Once again you make it an easy watch I'm not mechanically minded, but happy to have a go now How many miles until valve clearance check please Any special tools, tricks when doing the valves, or will the bike let you know when they need doing Ride safe and keep doing what ya doing as you do it well 👌
Just a second opinion but that filter cover has a recess for an oring but no oring correct? Just the flat gasket? Just serviced my Scram and noticed, just verifing that i dont have a missing part.
Yip Smith and Allan sensibly priced quality lubricant. Use it for all my gearboxes and car. Engine oil not ideal for my 4 stroke dinosaurs though so use Valvoline 20w/50 with high zinc content. All my MZs use their fully synthetic 2 stroke though which is very reasonably priced. I usually soak the new filter in fresh oil before fitting as every moment less starving the engine on initial start up is precious. Keep up the good work.
Hey mate ,my oil has been contaminated with water ,so just wondering if I need to take off the two side covers to get all the shite out ,or does it all just go back to the sump ,cheers .great vids easy to follow ,stay upright ,tim from Oz
Hi mate it depends on how confident you are with spanners. Personally I'd strip it but tbh it will probably be fine with a decent flush Just remember that there will still be fluid in the pipes and pump even if you let it drain all day you will see in this video how much still comes out when I start the bike dry.
Hello ,thanks for the reply. I'd watched that video and used that trick to flush with some cheap oil ,but in the end decided to take off both covers and clean out with tooth brush and kero,which seemed to work.oil all clear no more white specks and streaks.ill pay more attention to the depth of the water from now on cheers,tim
I'm doing a change on a friends Himalayan , I will be using AMSOIL 15W-50 Metric Motorcycle oil. It's designed with ADV Riders in mind and she's riding to the tip of South America
@@WeeJaunt Yes. unfortunately the only way to get it out of the U.S. and Canada is at a U.S. Military Address (I have a customer in Japan like that). Cheers , WW
I used Smith & Allen fully Synthetic for years. Using f/syn i found the engine sounds much quieter also the engine runs cooler. My Himmie took 1.5 and a dibble oil. Happy new year Martin. Looking forward to more tours
I would agree if it was running on no oil however every single metal component inside the engine is still coated in a fine layer of oil. A five second turnover on a still hot engine to get more crud out of the pump will do no harm.
Hi Martin , what can i say ... on the money as always 👌As per Iain's comment the fully syn is a wise move and he answered my question , it makes the motor quieter . I'll be doing the same as yourself when the time comes , every 3000 and maybe the drain gauze every alternate change. Have a Happy New Year with many hours of trouble free riding 👍
Thanks as always mate. Aye there's nothing wrong with putting semi synth in the Himalayan but a fully synthetic oil is always going to be an upgrade. It definitely makes a difference in vibration and gear changes on the bike. At least that's how it "feels" to me. Other people might have a different experience.
Sorry I have not been able to add foreign subtitles to this video yet. I will do it as soon as I can 👍
Like the cardboard idea so stop oil going all over, Happy New Year Martin
@@johnpawson7400 Happy New year John have a good un mate. 👍
I do enjoy these vids on the mundane, but necessary, tasks of motor bike ownership. It is a good refresher before I do the task to ensure I don't overlook something. Thanks, Martin. Ride on!
Aye Kevin I do all my little maintenance jobs anyhoo so I figure why not film it. People seem to like them or at least watch them lol. Thanks again mate 👍
Excellent job. Thanks for the information. I appreciate you getting me the information I wanted without taking all day.
Perfect timing, just about to do the first oil change on my 2022 Himalayan, thanks Wee Jaunt!
That's good mate. I hope its useful to you 👍
This video helped me decide to get the engine guard for my Scram!
Your generous knowledge and great videos have helped me with the maintenance of my bike! Subscribed! Cheers!
Another great video…. especially cleaning out the blind holes on the filter side with a cotton bud. If you get too much old oil in there when draining you can end up with hydrolic lock that can see you stripping the threads…. An important simple addition task, good you included . Enjoy the trip north ( or the trip back as you’ll be there already for sure. )
Thanks Nev. I filmed this Christmas eve prior to riding up boxing day. I'm now in Bulgaria mate. On the ride up to Argyll I hit a deer just south of Inveraray. Heavy snowfall, wind usual. Kept the bike up on 2 wheels bit of a tank slap. Poor deer didn't come off too well. Luckily I hit it on the hind quarter so spun it out. Might have been a different story if I hit it mid section.
got the scram 411 and its the same engine as the himalayan, thanks for the insight!
Just brought a Himalayan 2021 so just subscribed to you very helpful video 👍
Glad it helped
Excellent video
Thank you 👍👍
Thank you for the video. Followed your instructions, and everything went smooth.
after watching 2 of your videos..im now a mechanic!..
If you leave the bike on it's side stand, you don't have to bother with the cardboard as the draining oil will miss everthing and go straight into the drain pan. You might get a slight drip when you remove the filter screen housing but its easily mopped up with a paper towel. However, you do need the machine on it's centre stand when you remove the filter plate on the otherside of the bike.
Your Awesome Bruddah, I just got on the bandwagon in Ohio, without Yall, I would be clueless 🤙💯👍🙏
Yaaa Ohio. Just did my first oil change today on my 2021 Himmy. Be well.
Just changed my oil and filter... And fitted aux lights... Both your videos really helped... I like the idea of the oil you suggested... But do you not get clutch slip being fully synthetic? If it works fine I will definitely get the smith and Allen oil... Just wanted to be sure before I buy some... Any feedback on the oil appreciated 🙏👍
@@simonwood8685 no clutch slip mate works 100% fine
Thanks so much for getting back to me. I'll definitely be getting that oil for my next oil change 👍
I really enjoyed the attemp to get all the old oil out. Noticed that after adding the clear oil the "oild level viewer's" oil looked light and clean. But after adding more and cranking the oil was again dark. This implies that "all" the old was not drained. REALLY wished they was a GOOD way to fully drain SO THAT after adding the clean/clean oild and running the oild, it would look clean like in my car oil changes.
On my air cooled bikes (H-D and BMW), I only use 20-50 Amsoil and Wix filters. Amsoil severe gear in the trans, and primary fluid in primary of the Harleys. The noticeable difference over just about anything else is astonishing. Michelin tires and NGK iridium plugs.
Perfect David aye these things are definitely a personal choice. Most people have an oil that works best for them or the machine 👍
Once again you make it an easy watch
I'm not mechanically minded, but happy to have a go now
How many miles until valve clearance check please
Any special tools, tricks when doing the valves, or will the bike let you know when they need doing
Ride safe and keep doing what ya doing as you do it well 👌
Just a second opinion but that filter cover has a recess for an oring but no oring correct? Just the flat gasket? Just serviced my Scram and noticed, just verifing that i dont have a missing part.
Perfect timing. I just ordered a filter today for the first oil change.
Good good mate. Its straight forward. I enjoy changing the oil. The bike always feels better afterwards. Smoother gear changes etc 👍
You don't open the drain plug? Just the oil filter and screen filter?
I hope all is well with you and you are still enjoying the Yamaha. Do you still have the Himalayan?.
Yip Smith and Allan sensibly priced quality lubricant. Use it for all my gearboxes and car. Engine oil not ideal for my 4 stroke dinosaurs though so use Valvoline 20w/50 with high zinc content. All my MZs use their fully synthetic 2 stroke though which is very reasonably priced.
I usually soak the new filter in fresh oil before fitting as every moment less starving the engine on initial start up is precious.
Keep up the good work.
Aye its great for the money that's for sure and since it's five ltr there's enough for 2 oil changes and top ups perfect 👍
Hey mate ,my oil has been contaminated with water ,so just wondering if I need to take off the two side covers to get all the shite out ,or does it all just go back to the sump ,cheers .great vids easy to follow ,stay upright ,tim from Oz
Hi mate it depends on how confident you are with spanners. Personally I'd strip it but tbh it will probably be fine with a decent flush Just remember that there will still be fluid in the pipes and pump even if you let it drain all day you will see in this video how much still comes out when I start the bike dry.
Hello ,thanks for the reply.
I'd watched that video and used that trick to flush with some cheap oil ,but in the end decided to take off both covers and clean out with tooth brush and kero,which seemed to work.oil all clear no more white specks and streaks.ill pay more attention to the depth of the water from now on cheers,tim
Ive always wondered why RE feel the need for a strainer, ....most bikes only have an oil filter...
Nice one Martin, Eddie Fae lhanbrybe morayshire, have good break bro
Thanks Eddie hope the weather's being kind to you up there mate 👍
Anyone know what the 3 silver washers that come with the filter kit are for?
Could it possibly be for the three bolts on the filter cover !!!!!???
@@jamesbarr7320it doesn't have washers... I wondered what they were for also
great stuff
Just done an oil change on mine, I was surprised to see that the drain plug had red threadlock on it!!
Wow that's a new one on me John. Iv had the plug out no loctite but tbh I'm not surprised RE seem to love the stuff 👍
I'm doing a change on a friends Himalayan , I will be using AMSOIL 15W-50 Metric Motorcycle oil. It's designed with ADV Riders in mind and she's riding to the tip of South America
Great Oil mate. It doesn't seem to be very common in the UK though 👍
@@WeeJaunt Yes. unfortunately the only way to get it out of the U.S. and Canada is at a U.S. Military Address (I have a customer in Japan like that). Cheers , WW
Thanks 👍
Thank you Juan as always 👍
I used Smith & Allen fully Synthetic for years. Using f/syn i found the engine sounds much quieter also the engine runs cooler. My Himmie took 1.5 and a dibble oil.
Happy new year Martin. Looking forward to more tours
That's great Iain.. It works for me I think it's a great oil for the money. It definitely works very well in the Himi that's for sure 👍
I wonder if we can get close captioning in English?😐
Hmmm kinda like having a smoke on the Hindenburg running her with no oil
I would agree if it was running on no oil however every single metal component inside the engine is still coated in a fine layer of oil. A five second turnover on a still hot engine to get more crud out of the pump will do no harm.
Hi Martin , what can i say ... on the money as always 👌As per Iain's comment the fully syn is a wise move and he answered
my question , it makes the motor quieter . I'll be doing the same as yourself when the time comes , every 3000 and maybe the
drain gauze every alternate change. Have a Happy New Year with many hours of trouble free riding 👍
Thanks as always mate. Aye there's nothing wrong with putting semi synth in the Himalayan but a fully synthetic oil is always going to be an upgrade. It definitely makes a difference in vibration and gear changes on the bike. At least that's how it "feels" to me. Other people might have a different experience.
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No way you just ran the motor with no oil 😮🫢😬
A few seconds will not hurt there is plenty of oil coating all the parts of the engine while it runs.
@@moorshound3243 Yeah keep telling yourself that lol