Himalayan Clutch - Motorcycle Clutch Slipping - How And Why Is My Enfield Himalayan Clutch Busted

[@thefastelephant94]

My Himi clutch lasted me 70,000 kms before I burnt it on a slush recovery on trail. Replaced the clutch assy. (excluding the drum) and it's restored alot of the lost power and acceleration, and a new clutch cable just while I was at it made a world of a difference. If the Himalayan has risers, a longer clutch cable is an absolute basic.

[@greasemonkey1744]

Mine is currently at 45,000 kms. Plates from factory. Have done9-10 trips to high altitude mountain+ technical mountains and endless city and ghat roads. Still going strong, no slippage. I generally use less clutch, just downshift and let the rpm do the pulling.

[@johnpawson7400]

Yes it does seem to be low miles for a clutch change. Very well explained and yes I would repair it myself also. A day in the garage it will be like brand new. Useful video and comments Martin..

[@WeeJaunt]

Thanks John. Aye frustrating but you are right be done in a day mate 👍 hope your getting out in this weather

[@Robert-uy1gd]

My Himy has done some 17.500 km and is on its first clutch, adjusted it once. So far, so good.... Bring six or eight washers in yer emergency kit, should ye ever get a clutch problem far away from home you can put the washers on top of the clutch springs to give them preload, that should get you a few miles farther.

[@WeeJaunt]

That's great Robert aye most people getting 25 - 50k on these bikes without even thinking about the clutch. Just one of those things eh. Great advice on the washers I will remember that mate cheers 👍

[@mikethebikemt07tracer]

Very well explained and I could not have explained it any better even with me being a mechanic like your brother. Don't think any manufacturer would warranty a clutch at 12,000 miles though? Ride safe.

[@WeeJaunt]

Thanks Mike appreciated mate. The dealer I bought the bike from is a great guy tbh but aye ur right at 12000 miles it's s tough conversation. I'm happy enough to do the work 👍

[@johnokelly8166]

Excellent video and explanation of the Clutch issue you are having. I think you are taking the correct and best repair action possible. A new Clutch and cable complete with the much stronger Clutch springs from Hitchcock's it's the way forward. That should get you fully around the mileage Clock on the bike and then some! I look forward to your next video on the replacement and fitting of the new Hitchcock's Clutch and heavier springs. Very well done as always with your video's, clear concise and to the point! You make it understood, very well done keep posting and update all areas/details on your Himalayan. Thank you.

[@WeeJaunt]

Thanks John. I'm hoping to change the clutch this weekend its murder being off the road. I will video the install obviously 👍

[@johnokelly8166]

@@WeeJaunt Excellent, I and many others look forward to your video on the installation of your Hitchcock's clutch and springs. They produce high quality replacement parts and accessories for all Royal Enfield Models and cater for the Himalayan very well. Thank you!

[@WeeJaunt]

@@johnokelly8166 Hitchcocks are great right enough. Turns out upgraded clutch will not be available until mid May at the earliest 🥺 supplier issue. Iv cancelled that as I can't keep the bike off the road for another 6 weeks. Got an Enfield clutch coming tomorrow but I did manage to get stronger springs from Hitchcocks.

[@johnokelly8166]

@@WeeJaunt I fully understand, far too long to be off the road. You can always upgrade to the Hitchcock's Clutch & heavy duty springs at a later date when you have had plenty of use from the RE Clutch. Looking forward to your next videos on the Himalayan. Safe riding & keep posting.👍

[@tomellis4750]

Well, if my spare St Christopher can't fix things, it's a garage job for me. Replaced the seat with a touring one. Can't say it's made much difference. See how it goes on a long tour. Also bought some ridiculously priced foam antivibration handlebar covers, because they were British made. Not that impressed with them either, bit too thick. Waiting for pannier rails to arrive. Hoping I can get the bolts out. Good luck with the clutch fit. I'm sure you'll have no bother with your skills. Go well.

[@WeeJaunt]

Haha brilliant Tom. Iv looked at the touring seat but never pulled the trigger on it I'm used to the standard seat so I'm not fussed.. thanks mate 👍

[@nicolaf970]

Fully synthetic oil can also cause some issues in bike engines especially with low mileage a main agent spanner guy told me. I don’t know how true it is but it’s worth bearing in mind.

[@ShelleyRaskin]

I like your videos, I have been looking at getting one of these for some time, yesterday I pulled the trigger and drove one home, can’t wipe the grin off my face!

[@WeeJaunt]

Brilliant that's great. I hope you like the bike as much as I do Shelley and thanks for watching I really appreciate it mate thanks 👍

[@captparnell]

Good info, as usual, Martin. Looking forward to the replacement vid. 👍

[@WeeJaunt]

Thanks Kevin aye all ordered do hopefully arrive and done in a few days 👍

[@gcprost]

I can understand how this happened to you. I only have 9,000 kms on my bike. From the day I bought it the clutch did not inspire me with confidence. It wasn’t slipping but it has never felt as positive as other bikes I have owned. I wonder about the oil and how it might effect the clutch. I haven’t replaced a clutch for almost 50 years. I don’t remember it fondly. I never anticipated replacing the clutch. I have put a lot of miles on the bikes I have ridden in the past 25 years. Never has clutch replacement crossed my mind. I hope your bike is an anomaly.

[@WeeJaunt]

Hi Gerald hopefully it's an anomaly right enough. Iv looked online and it does seem to be rare so I don't think it's something the majority will need to worry about. On the oil front I thought the same so out of curiosity I dropped the fully syth out and let it drain for half a day refilled with some semi synth I had and its still the same. Im sure it leads back to the incident I had when I first bought the bike. Good to hear from you again mate 👍

[@joelsebastian9164]

Well my Himalayan's becoming hard to shift thru gears and downshifting is a nightmare.. I'd have to kick it down sometimes unless i rev match and downshift.. and dropping the gear from 2nd to 1st makes a huge *clunk!.

[@justhangin8684]

Hope all goes smoothly and your back on two wheels before the rain returns what a week been glorious went a spin with the hoody on the was nice and loose and cool got me starting to think i need a lighter jacket seen the "mesh af" might start saving for one before the summer hits can get the jacket on its own or you can get the armour inserts included but a bit more pricey good quality inserts too #overtimeneeded

[@WeeJaunt]

Thanks mate fingers crossed. Aye the weather has been outstanding just ma luck the clutch goes lol. Sounds like a good jacket 👍

[@paul4627]

Hi Wee Jaunt Have you ever had trouble calibrating the compass in the Himalayan? Can you do a video on calibrating it, there seems to be mixed opinions on the figure of 8 method as it doesn't always work...as in my case, or using a mobile phone or magnet. Cheers and keep up the good work

[@WeeJaunt]

Hi Paul. I think Iv calibrated the compass no more than 2-3 times always figure 8 and only after Iv had the battery disconnected. Iv read about people having issues with it though let me look into it and I will do a video on though 👍 Cheers mate.

[@gerrypowell2748]

Sounds like a warranty claim and you have proof,yes i do agree better do it yourself,I take it Enfield have updated clutch adjustment

[@WeeJaunt]

Aye cheers Gerry I'm a saddo mate I'm actually looking forward to changing the clutch lol. Not sure about RE I think they say 1000km - 600 mile I just adjust as and when as I keep an eye on these things every time I ride. 👍

[@nastybirdy]

Maybe you mention this in a previous video, do you use any sort of manual for your repairs? The included handbook isn't all that great, and there's no Haynes manual for the Himalayan, I've found, so what do you use? One of the workshop manuals?

[@WeeJaunt]

Thanks Shaun. Aye the handbook is not much use for anything technical. If I need to find out anything I find myself trawling through forums etc. Hitchcocks website has a pdf you can download that gives torque settings etc so that's handy. As for the clutch I found a page from a shop manual on some random forum that shows how the clutch is put together so I screen shot that. Tbh a job like this my approach tends to be slow and steady take photos as I disassemble and put the thing back together as it comes apart.

[@eddiemill4586]

Sorry to hear about your problems with bike bro, hopefully not cost to much to repair, Eddie Fae Lhanbrybe

[@WeeJaunt]

Cheers Eddie aye nae worries mate be sorted soon enough then I can get over the east coast 👍

[@chrissteer9215]

Very interesting looking to see the clutch change. Ps what make of tank bag do you use please

[@WeeJaunt]

Thanks Chris It's a mosko moto nomax bag 👍

[@itroy3039]

19.000 miles Aunt really a lot but hey look on the bright side the new clutch is probably better In my opinion it's a win win situation Sometimes we have to learn and do things ourselves 🤘

[@WeeJaunt]

Thanks Troy aye on the bright side I'm actually looking forward to doing the job 👍 thanks again mate.

[@mooseridesagain]

Informative vid. Now you've got me worried!

[@WeeJaunt]

Cheers mate. I doubt you have anything to worry about though clutch issues seem to be rare. Thanks again 👍

[@sam.where_else]

I have a wierd feeling, my cluth is way to short with little room of friction zone. I tried few times time regulate it, but the friction zone still the same, very short. Sometimes going to 2nd makes this clonck! noise. Other than that, goes pretty good, doesnt slip a bit in any grear. Is it wierd? or is it me?

[@milnerontheroad57]

Would be interesting to see if Royal Enfield would have warrantied it! Cheers

[@WeeJaunt]

Thanks Michael aye it would be interesting to be sure my feeling is that I'd have an argument on my hands due to the current mileage. The dealer I bought the bike from is a sound guy and knows the history of the bike so maybe not such a big deal 👍

[@yellownev]

That’s a shame but it’ll be good content for many of us who see the bike as a keeper and the mileage is going up and clutches will be a wearin’

[@WeeJaunt]

That's a great way to look at it Nev. It's kinda why I do all these maintenance videos. Warranty is all Well and good but it doesn't last forever its always good to learn these jobs urself 👍

[@antonyross9957]

some dealers put 10w40 engine oil cos it is cheaper than 15w50 !

[@WeeJaunt]

Thanks Anthony aye no doubt mate. This bike has always run 15w 50 I'm very careful about it. I usually do oil changes on my own and any time the bike has been at the dealer Iv been there. 👍

[@davidinghram2494]

That`s a shame. An oversight by the set-up guy. Once you fix it, probably never need another clutch.

[@WeeJaunt]

Aye Hopefully David. At least not for a very long time eh 👍

[@Frightningman]

The clutch cable being too tight would be down to a PDI issue at the dealers.

[@WeeJaunt]

Aye Frank agreed. It's very frustrating I knew at the time it would be back to haunt me. You know the odd cluck and weird noise from the clutch after it happened. Anyhoo hey ho that's life lol👍

[@himalayannomad9844]

Hi! Do you experience any decrease in mileage due to this clutch issue?

[@WeeJaunt]

Hi mate not particularly. If you ride the bike gently enough then there is little to no effect. However twisting the throttle will increase the Revs without the bike gaining momentum will do nothing other than burn fuel and overheat the bike 👍

[@himalayannomad9844]

Thanks a lot for the insight. Waiting eagerly for your video on clutch replacement. Lots of love from India🔥

[@H8XME]

My clutch bite on my brand new himalayan was all the way at the end of the lever which didn’t feel right 🤦‍♂️👎

[@WeeJaunt]

Yeh you need to stay on top of it for sure 👍

[@rajesh_gowdaa]

which windshield you using..?

[@WeeJaunt]

Hi Rajesh its from a UK company called Skidmarx. Here a link to the install video 👇thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/inTHgnd9jruXisk

[@rajesh_gowdaa]

@@WeeJaunt thanks

[@shailenvisaria3200]

I fried my clutch last weekend at 4500kms.

[@WeeJaunt]

Oh dear nightmare. I had the same thing around 2500 km. Clutch too tight. I havrle done an instal video on the new clutch. Thanks for watching and I hope you get it sorted soon 👍

[@shailenvisaria3200]

@@WeeJaunt , thanks for the video, though I’m not mechanically efficient, will surely show it to my mechanic.

[@Hutchie2112]

So your bike that you bought from new was not properly pdi'd, and you have issues with the clutch as a result. IF that was the case from brand new, then I'd be back at the dealer, at least asking their opinion, and if they could resolve it without it involving your expense. Clutch shouldn't be gone at 12500 miles, no way, there's something not right about this. Bike is still under warranty, should you not at least explore the dealer sorting it out under warranty, particularly if, as you suggest, it is the dealers fault in the first place.

[@WeeJaunt]

Thanks Hutchie. I agree the clutch should last alot longer than 12.5k. I consider the dealer a friend I'm not bad mouthing him infact he's a top bloke who will continue to get my business until the day I stop riding bikes. There's no 'IF' mate I think you also know the dealer very well and if so you are more than welcome to ask him about the clutch issue initial problem dates to 31st May last year. As I said in the video it would be hard to say its not a warranty issue due to the history however I also take full account of the fact that I'm also to blame for not noticing the issue immediately followed by a considerable amount of harsh off road riding over the last year. In short the clutch is fried and I'm replacing it tomorrow morning Cheers mate and thanks for watching 👍

[@Hutchie2112]

@@WeeJaunt Just think 12500 from a clutch is pathetic, and I'd be giving the dealer the opportunity to put it right. Clutch I'd regard as a consumable, but 125000 is mad. I'd expect getting on for 50k np. What if there's something messed up under the clutch cover, more than just the springs have gone weak/plates are burnt out. Hope you get it sorted whatever way, and are back on the road soon.

[@butifyourim]

In India, we don't buy ROYAL ENFIELD any more. Its too pricey and its not logical buying shitty Maintenance hungry bikes. So we buy YEZDI's now a days.

[@arjunarun3033]

you're talking right out of your ass. Royal Enfields are rather cheap for what they offer. They don't need that much maintenance, they just need care. Plus RE still sells a great amount more than yezdis. Yezdis are even more unreliable and their engines are terrible. Engine knockings are extremely frequent. Their gears are trash, Even going through humps need a shift. Their service centers are subpar (that is if you can even find one). So no. Indians still buy Royal Enfields. Writing in capital won't wash away dumb lies

[@WeeJaunt]

Thanks for the input. We can't buy those bikes in the UK my friend. 👍

[@WeeJaunt]

According to my youtube analytics almost 25% of my viewers are from India which I truly appreciate and tbh that alone tells me that RE is still the bike to own in India. 👍 Thanks again.