2023 Himalayan / Scram 411 Valve Adjustment & Oil Service Complete Guide

Hello and welcome to the episode. Today I'm performing the first service on my 2023 royal Enfield scram 411, In this video I will be checking the tappets, changing the engine oil and resetting the service light.
Parts used:
Filter:www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285297149119
Rubber Grease: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191849821736
Oil: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155073809052
Torque wrench: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394836841659
Feeler Gauge: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175439210979
Tool Set: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354936402219
right lets get started
remove the seat
remove these two tank bolts with a 10mm socket
remove the fuel line, squeeze both edges, only a small amount of fuel will spill here
next remove the fuel pump plug, pull down the rubber covering to gain access to the plug, now squeeze the tab, push up and pull on the plug
go around the over side and remove the fuel gauge plug, its the same clip like the fuel pump
lift the tank back and raise the front end of it, put your left arm under the centre and remove the two rubber hoses, you'll need to squeeze the spring clip on the right hose
clean any dirt away from the engine
remove the spark plug
place a piece of cardboard over the hole
remove the crank cover
remove the timing inspection plug
turn the crank anti clockwise, this is important because you could damage the slipper clutch if you rotate it clockwise, some older manuals will say clockwise but this has been since revised.
Look into the inspection hole, you'll see a line followed by a T, match both lines up, one on the engine and one on the crank
remove rear valve cover , note this says INT for inlet
make sure the O ring goes back into the cover
remove front valve cover, this says EXT for exhaust
the rocker arms should have some small free-play, if they dont, then rotate the lower crank one more revolution back to the TDC mark as shown earlier.
Using a feel gauge and the units shown, check the valve gaps with a feeler gauge
all items and tools I used will be listed below in the description
this exhaust valve was too tight, using a 10mm spanner loosen the nut and turn the centre thread as required, I used a 4mm socket to turn the thread but you can use your fingers.
Once you have the right gap the gauge should drag out with only slight resistance
lock the nut to 12nm
now do the same for the inlet, the measurements are different here so please check them before adjusting
once happy turn the engine anti clockwise a 2 full turns and line the crank back to the TDC marks
re check valve gaps and if you happy reinstall the parts as shown and you are good to go!
I used red rubber grease on the O rings, you dont have too but it will help preserve the rubber and assist with sealing
these breather hoses can be tricky, slide the metal clip 3 cm down the pipe, then squeeze the clip and slide it up as you push it onto the tank
right that's the valves done, now time for the oil and filler change
start the engine and leave to idle for ten minutes
turn off the engine and remove the oil filler cap
on the left side remove the oil strainer cap, loosen the screws and allow to drain before fully removing
pull the strainer out, you can see it has caught some debris
now go to the right side and remove the oil filter cap
the lower bolt is a longer one, these have Loctite on and will be very tight. Don't reinstall them with Loctite as they will be secure enough
only do this if you feel strong enough but you can tilt the bike left to right, oil will spill everywhere those so be warned
install the oil filter
clean the area
clean the strainer and reinstall as shown, its tapered one end and will only fit one way
clean the area
grab your oil and put 1.5litres of oil in first
install the filler cap and start the engine, check for any leaks
turn the engine off and leave for one minute
add the rest until the oil inspection glass shows maximum
give everything a clean, dont tell jodie but I made a mess on the floor
here is everything you'll need
and obviously an oil drain bowl, make sure you take your old oil to a garage or waste centre
to re set the service light, turn on the ignition, press the I button so the display is on Trip B, hold the I button down and after 10 seconds turn the key off, while still holding the button keep it held for a further 30 seconds, then turn the key on, the spanner light will now disappear
Ride safe ! Thank You So Much - Nick
0:39 Tank Removal
2:30 Crank Timing TDC
3:30 Tappet Cover Removal
4:32 Adjusting Exhaust Valve Gaps
5:19 Adjusting Inlet Valve Gaps
8:19 Oil Change
10:13 Replace Paper Filter
12:00 Fill Engine With Oil
12:54 Tools Needed
13:17 Service Light Spanner Reset
#royalenfield #scram411 #oilchange

[@nathancooper2880]

Finally, a proper maintenance video for a scram

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you 😊

[@volt8684]

Your maintenance videos are 2nd to none. Very clear, easily understood and clearly filmed

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you so much. They take a long time and these comments make it more worthwhile

[@davericketts9101]

As usual Nick, your maintenance videos are excellent, thorough, and easy to follow. Good to see somebody using a torque wrench properly.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks, Dave. That's why I love these bikes. It's easy for the owner to get involved, and these videos are made to make that possible

[@darkojankovic6440]

Thanks for sharing, this is a perfect video. Nothing to add, nothing to remove. Such a nice explanation. Thanks once again, for making our life easier :) 🙋

[@nicksepisode]

You're very welcome!

[@thegreenman2030]

This is a great instructional video. I just purchased a new Scram 411 last week because of the ease of home maintenance, and your 1st ride videos with yours were a help as well. I was unaware that this bike came with a slipper clutch and that the motors must be rotated counter clockwise. I haven’t seen or heard this from any other video I have watched. I’m going to have to get my hands on the shop manual for the bike as well. Thanks for taking the time to make these type of videos. The amount of time and effort that go into them is a lot, and they are much appreciated.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you for the comment. It really means a lot. Yes, they do take a long time to do, but these comments make it worthwhile.

[@danny-li6io]

Definitely the best tutorial on KZbin for this! Thank you so much!

[@nicksepisode]

I'm honoured

[@hectorpasillas7451]

Thank you for your introduction, very well done and presented. Great!

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you

[@Mixologist-fc4sc]

My dealer wanted $600 for the first 300 mile service (that's including a 20% discount). I decide to do the oil change myself, and I'm glad I did it.. The dealer doesn't use good oil, and I don't have control over it. I got Motul 300V 15w-50, and after the change, the engine ran so smooth. Gear change was noticeably smoother as well. The process was a breeze. Bought the filter off amazon for $12 and the oil was about $66. Just need a wrench; very straightforward process. Now I will watch youtube to understand how to check the tappet. Save myself a ton of money.

[@nicksepisode]

you my friend have cracked the system! good job!

[@crestonhorses2365]

Thank you!!! The calming birdsong is helpful too :-)

[@nicksepisode]

I thought so too !

[@stephenmonk9443]

Excellent clear instructions-

[@nicksepisode]

I try my best!

[@charlesadams7002]

Thanks for the directions...appreciated

[@nicksepisode]

You are welcome

[@user-wd1ux1dc5j]

Excellent tutorial.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you

[@ianhammond7497]

I enjoy your videos guys. Good work. In the era of information overload bike servicing is the opposite. You can't just buy a service manual to put your dirty paw prints all over. So just getting simple basic is really needed. Ta from Townsville in Australia.

[@nicksepisode]

Great point!

[@detch5307]

Excellent...very professional.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you very much!

[@GG-ub4ej]

What an awesome how-to video! Thank you very much. Taking care of a bike like this could save you enough for its replacement down the road.

[@nicksepisode]

You are absolutely correct

[@peterhobbs7609]

Nice one. Nick, really well executed and very clearly explained, I have seen a fair few of these and yours is by far the best, thanks for sharing

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you Peter that means alot

[@user-ug1ek9pe2b]

clean work

[@simonchilli2088]

The bike loox well nice. As usual clear, calm and concise demonstration.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you Simon. I'm truly smitten with it.

[@simonchilli2088]

@@nicksepisode I bet you say that about all the bixe🙂

[@nicksepisode]

@@simonchilli2088 indeed

[@musicadefe4837]

Very clear! Thank you!

[@junderwoituk]

Nice one Nick great video and shows that anyone can do it with a little time a patience, saving money. 👍

[@nicksepisode]

Absolutely

[@billwalsh3672]

Excellent video , Thanks

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers

[@SokaBalogh]

thank you!

[@nicksepisode]

You're welcome 😊

[@willy_wombat]

Thanks for sharing. Got a new himalayan and i think it´s identical to do this servicing. ❤

[@nicksepisode]

Is yours a 411?

[@willy_wombat]

@@nicksepisode yes, it is. Thelast version of it from 2023

[@sandysteve97]

amazing video thanks

[@nicksepisode]

You’re welcome

[@felixklages1893]

very informative, thanks greetings from germany

[@nicksepisode]

Glad it was helpful!

[@clancybassett4721]

Great vid!

[@stevehoward3981]

Very nice tutorial. So many have adjusted their valves on the wrong stroke.

[@arthurbraddock5235]

Good vid mate make it look easy 😊

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers buddy

[@lazarolana]

Excelente vídeo. Parabens.

[@nicksepisode]

cheers

[@shardlake]

Great job made it look easy, don't own an RE so no idea why I watched the video, some sort of service ASMR with the tweeting birds in the background :)

[@nicksepisode]

Yes that's the vibe im going for hehe, glad you liked it :)

[@ptilrem]

Looks like great bikes to work on. Remember Jodie, you promised to do it yourselves next time. This looked so easy that I'll bet you can do it. 💪

[@nicksepisode]

And that is what we call foreshadowing...... 😬 lol - Jo

[@diablo7046]

you Service better than most of the royal enfield service centers in INDIA

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you so much

[@brettwicks7339]

Thank for this video , are you happy with your new bike ?

[@nicksepisode]

Oh extremely happy 😊

[@cafeteropiper2811]

Great video! Thank you so much. What torque wrench and feeler gauge would you recommend?

[@nicksepisode]

Halfords are great for the monkey, but to b honest you can get cheaper ones on amazon

[@SurreyAlan]

Looks a let less fiddly than on the Meteor. Loved the diddy torque wrench both mine are massive. Seem to recall when it was just a few foot lbs (I’m ancient) we used a little spanner, a few more it was a socket and only on important stuff did the torque wrench come out which back then was the type with the pointer moving across the scale. Loved the video. The RE’s must be ideal for Suffolk.

[@nicksepisode]

Hi bud thanks for the comment. The diddy torque wrench only comes out for the videos, i prefer using the one built in my elbow lol. The RE are great for these roads you are absolutely correct! Cheers

[@christiantsonev64]

I am about to the the same procedure and a few other stuff and was wondering where did you get the torque specs for the bike. I couldn`t find that in the manual. I am interested mainly in the torque for the triple clamp bolts/ones holding the fork leg/. Thank you for the great video, definitely a guide I would follow.

[@nicksepisode]

You can find the workshop manual after a little Google search

[@mariokuppers5686]

OMG Oilchange. It was nice to meet you Scram. Next Episode Nicks new bike hunt

[@nicksepisode]

You didn't disappoint me Mario, I was expecting this comment haha

[@shardlake]

Like a death row inmate eating their last meal 😂

[@colvillebri196]

Great informative video, not sure about the added bird song track though!!! 🤣

[@nicksepisode]

I love a blue tit 💙

[@pd8559]

I love ASMR motorcycle maintenance. I can almost do the same right up until the point the socket or my hand slips and skin comes off my knuckles.

[@nicksepisode]

Yup, I've been there many times. Lol

[@velocityblueranger3799]

I bought one of these and I love it! Only complaint is when shifting you can hear the gear clunk even with clutch fully depressed I’m not sure why

[@nicksepisode]

Depending on what you are used to and what you have owned in the past. Generally the gearbox is smooth. Check your clutch free play. It should have 4-5mm movement on the inside of the lever unit It pulls the cable

[@gladteer873]

Should we look at the sight glass when the bike is on its side stand?

[@nicksepisode]

No. Use the main stand on a flat gradient

[@clancybassett4721]

Can you do video for 5000km service?

[@nicksepisode]

Pretty much the same

[@clancybassett4721]

@@nicksepisode ahh very cool I'll have a look in the manual for any changes but thanks heaps for your vids they are great! Love my scram

[@sakthivelb5302]

Hey sir,does doing valve adjustment by ourself during warranty period voids our warranty?

[@nicksepisode]

if done within the 3 years from new then yes it will

[@keithert]

I have a new scram 411. Royal Enfield just sent dealers a notice saying that the 300 mile valve check is no longer required. Since you're exhaust valve was tight what do you think of this recommendation?

[@nicksepisode]

I’m hoping your source of information is correct as both instances on my scram and my wife’s himmy required adjustments after 300 miles. The only way this would have changed is that Royal Enfield have improved the production line quality control process ( which is probable) Id request this “ update bulletin” in an email from your dealership to cover any future issues should you get any. If you are confident with spanner’s then check it yourself, better be safe than sorry. After all it cannot do any harm and it’ll give you peace of mind Failing that get a second opinion from a completely different dealership, you can also email royal Enfield direct with your vin number and they can check for you Hope this helps

[@jezwatson8211]

@@nicksepisode I have just ordered a new one, sales guy said notification from Enfield no valve check unless asked for by customer on any service! i asked about the servicing as I wanted to do it myself but was advised not to as it would be very difficult making a warranty claim

[@stevehoward3981]

Can I ask where you got that torque wrench?

[@nicksepisode]

Link in the description bud

[@exavier9830]

When you say look into the inspection hole and I’ll see a line followed by a T what do I do if it’s so tight it won’t really move.

[@nicksepisode]

Remove the spark plug. It shouldn't be too tight

[@exavier9830]

@@nicksepisode ok thank you got it lined up it’s just moving the tire when I turn my socket wrench

[@nicksepisode]

@@exavier9830 put it in neutral

[@exavier9830]

@@nicksepisode thank you so much

[@exavier9830]

@@nicksepisodeok last thing I’m gonna ask about. At 5:50 when you say set the crank to tdc is it possible to explain a little better at all?😭

[@brunodanner7777]

I always am frustrated with new bike oil levels, both my new Scram and Ninja400 came with oil levels filling the sight glass completely!

[@nicksepisode]

The best way to check is; warm the engine up. Turn off for 2 mins, then ceck oil level

[@brunodanner7777]

@njepisodes yup- pretty much how I always check the oil. I changed just the oil at 200kms, and re-filled to just at the top line. The Scram runs much better now, especially at or above 100kph.

[@jezwatson8211]

@@brunodanner7777 at hot after 2 minutes oil should be on the top line, no higher, after draining overnight the oil level will be much higher, very near the top of the window

[@brunodanner7777]

@jezwatson8211 The oil was almost to the top after being warmed up/ridden and let sit for a few minutes.

[@jezwatson8211]

@@brunodanner7777 you can have too much crankcase pressure if overfilled and end up with oil in the air filter

[@chriswest2290]

Why does this need to be done at such low milage?

[@nicksepisode]

because the valves are old school, easy to maintain, but not the most efficient way of doing it

[@thanosa2206]

Easy bike to maintain Also cheap Royal Enfield saves you money

[@nicksepisode]

Cheap to buy, 3 years warranty, 3 years brakedown recovery, 200 miles per tank, and easy to maintain. What's no to like, eh?

[@sandwaves5642]

Obviously there are not too many bikes, that allow to do THIS ....

[@nicksepisode]

Another plus for Royal Enfield