Royal Enfield Classic 350 - My First DIY Oil Change at 5,000 miles

[@bobman7881]

I really appreciate how you take the time to show small details in your videos Very well done!

[@tigerness5555]

Great to hear that you enjoyed my video, hope you found it useful 👍

[@Lee-70ish]

Done all my own servicong. Bought a magnetic sump plug to replace the original. Its a nice simple job. Dont we all love a center stand.

[@tigerness5555]

It’s very satisfying being able to service your own bike. You also know that it’s done correctly. It saves time and money, a win win situation 😄 Hope you enjoyed my video 👍

[@robgerety]

Thanks so much for doing this maintenance list. I just purchased a 2022 RE Classic 350 Red/Chrome. Love it. I generally do all my own maintenance on cars and bikes. It is a big part of the enjoyment I get from owning these lovely machines. I will be looking for a video regarding valve adjustments. I have done valve adjustments on car engines many times, I assume it is much the same on these bikes. But, it will be helpful to see you demonstrate it.

[@tigerness5555]

Hi Rob, Great to hear that you enjoyed my video and have found it helpful 👍😁 They are fantastic little bikes and ideal for DIY maintenance. I don’t have a video for doing the valve adjustment it they can be found on KZbin from others. It’s really very simple with only 2 valves, easy access and old fashioned screw and nut adjusters. From what you say, you won’t have any problems.

[@Ken_H_]

Good stuff TN, I had to switch the volume up due to the rain bouncing down here in Lancashire, definitely not a riding day!

[@tigerness5555]

Great to hear that you enjoyed my video 🏍️👍 The sun is shining up here in Scotland, for the moment anyway 🤣

[@Ken_H_]

@@tigerness5555 best weather I've had this year was at a wedding at Wick!

[@davericketts9101]

Nice to see this Iain. I am about to do mine on the identical bike, at a little over 3,000 miles but it is good to know you had no problems up to 5,000, with the oil from the 300 miles service. A thing I always do, when draining engine oil is to remove the filler cap, as it helps the flow of oil initially but it isn`t essential. Looking forward to more maintenance vids from you.

[@tigerness5555]

Great to hear that you enjoyed my video and hope you found it useful. I usually remove the filler cap when draining the oil, don’t know why I didn’t do it this time 🤣

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

Good to see the Skylift in use 👍. Mine is up and operational now too, thanks to your excellent demonstration. Fits the RE Hunter (just!) a treat. What a great piece of kit. LE

[@tigerness5555]

Great to hear that you’re also a Sky Lift convert and it works with your Hunter, it’s such a brilliant peace of equipment 👍

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

@@tigerness5555 absolutely love mine - your video was all I needed to take the plunge and order 😊

[@stevegresty4181]

Excellent video, love that sky lift, keep em coming............

[@tigerness5555]

Great to hear that you enjoyed my video. Yes the Sky Lift is fabulous 🏍️👍

[@kdsowen2882]

Enjoyable vid . I change my oil scalding-hot to flush all clutch-material etc in suspension . I don't restart the bike until its dead-cold (unless it has a kick-start ) turning it over with no-choke until the oil-light goes-out (most engine-wear/damage occurs during start-up ) . With a 'kicker' you can prime-it manually, hot or cold . I do this whenever I start my bikes . I'm very-envious of your bike-hoist ! Dave nz

[@tigerness5555]

Great to hear that you enjoyed the video 👍

[@james-le2rs]

Thank you so much tiger this is exactly what I need and this is exactly what we are all looking for good luck on your projects and know that we are all following them closely thank you

[@tigerness5555]

Thanks James, great to hear that you enjoyed my video and found it useful 🏍️👍

[@robertward1367]

Thanks again nice to watch and pick up some new tips like soaking the filter , here’s one for you I would have removed the filler cap first to allow better drainage off the old oil anyway thanks.

[@tigerness5555]

Great to hear that you enjoyed the video 👍 You’re correct about the filler cap, I do normally remove it 🤣

[@oldfella4096]

Another great video TN, I thought that first allan screw on the filter cover was going to round off with you😮, I'm surprised you didn't use a torque wrench and give the torque settings??? Can't wait to see why you didn't refill the engine???

[@tigerness5555]

Hi again Old Fella. It’s difficult finding correct torque wrench settings for this bike. For this video I decided to go old school and just use my experience from the days before I had a torque wrench 🤣. Great to hear that you enjoyed my video. All will be revealed in next weeks video 👍

[@peterwillis4239]

Great video Iain. Second attempt as my first reply got mysteriously deleted. As I have the same bike I will be referring to all your future videos. Thanks again. I wish I had your 'magic' bike lift, as I'm not great on my back, on the workshop floor!. 😅

[@tigerness5555]

Hi Peter, great to hear that you enjoyed the video, and looking forward to even more. 🏍️👍 The Sky Lift has made life so much easier for me, excellent bit of kit.

[@yellownev]

Thanks for the video, I treated myself to a torque wrench for my Himmy as I’m always a bit heavy handed. On my himmy I always use a cotton bud to remove any oil that may get into that lower blind filter bolt housing to prevent hydraulic lock on refitting. Small chance but it gives confidence on reassembly. Ride safe

[@tigerness5555]

Great to hear that you enjoyed my video, it’s always satisfying working on your own bike 🏍️👍

[@weemark67]

The Abba lift looks vefy handy Ian. Seeing your Classic up on the lift,..... Mmm them alloy rims look great and with the Avon tyres. Hoping to get to last Wee Smokie on 15th..... Weather permitting Oh my management light popped on today. Probably caused i opened air filter and cleaned out housing. Best regards. 😅

[@tigerness5555]

Hi Mark, great to hear from you. Looking forward to seeing you on Coast Riders next video. Hopefully see you at the Wee Smokey.

[@GlynOC]

The drain plug is just the oil filter cavity I think, to save it running down your lovely engine!

[@tigerness5555]

A certain amount of oil is trapped in the clutch side casing, removing the drain plug allows it to be removed. Worth noting is that the it will then take more than the normal 1.7 litres of oil for the oil change.

[@peterwillis4239]

Great video Iain. Thanks, as v cap can sometimes helps. Thanks again and well done. Wish I had your special magic lift! 😂

[@tigerness5555]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johndavy8801]

Nice easy to understand maintenance video,only worry is you didn’t mention any torque settings on any of the bolts you removed. I’m thinking the factory will use them during assembly.

[@tigerness5555]

Great to hear that you enjoyed my video 🏍️👍 Regarding torque settings, it’s difficult trying to find accurate torque settings for this bike. Even the official Royal Enfield oil change video doesn’t use a torque wrench. See video link below. Not wishing to put out incorrect information I adopted to years of experience of working on my bikes before I owned a torque wrench 🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q53baaKKpcmpopYsi=PEAE0LYkIf9eCUx0

[@johndavy8801]

@@tigerness5555 thanks for the reply,I didn’t realise obtaining torque settings was a problem for RE riders,I’m a Honda owner & accessing that type of info is easy. Kind Regards.

[@philpeacock7803]

Good clear video. Thanks

[@tigerness5555]

Great to hear that you enjoyed my video 🏍️👍

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

My Sportster has hydraulic valve adjustment and belt drive so all l have to do is change the fluids and filter. 30 min job in my driveway.

[@tigerness5555]

Excellent 👍

[@jaipalreddy4894]

Nice, I wonder how you are maintaining the chrome finish on that engine.. mine is becoming dull within few months.

[@tigerness5555]

Nothing special really. Washed with Muck Off motorcycle cleaner and engine sprayed with GT85. Also the occasional polish with metal polish. Hope you enjoyed the video 👍

[@barrybautista4781]

I could hear your elbow clicking😁

[@tigerness5555]

Who needs a torque wrench 🤣 Hope you enjoyed my video 👍🏍️

[@ralphsimper9515]

Would it be sufficient to just disconnect the spark plug wire and crank the engine over 3 or so revolutions to cycle oil into the oil filter? Would seem less messy in that regard.

[@tigerness5555]

Hi Ralph I don’t see why not. I’ve actually done this a few days ago on my Bonneville. I was servicing it for its winter storage and had drained the oil and the petrol tank. Once I’d finished doing a small modification to the engine (this video is still to come out) I refilled it with oil then removed the spark plugs and cranked the motor over on the starter motor until the oil pressure light went off. The bike won’t actually be started until next year now. Hope you enjoyed the video and found it helpful 😁👍

[@oversquare6625]

Can you post the part number of the filter and maybe a source?

[@tigerness5555]

You can find all the information at this link to Hitchcocks. accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/Royal-Enfield-350-Classic-Accessories?page=3

[@oversquare6625]

@@tigerness5555 thnx! this looks like a great source. I was digging in the owners manual though and it looks like if you dont take it to a certified place for this maintenance it voids your warranty - do you think that is the case?

[@lamondaforestry]

Did you have your valve clearance adjusted by the mechanic on your first oil change? Thanks.

[@tigerness5555]

It’s part of the 300 mile first service so it should have been done. Whether the dealership actually did it I’m not 100% sure. As I now do all my own servicing, I know that it’s definitely done correctly now 🤣

[@stevenmiller184]

Does the 350 have a kick start? I saw Stuart Filligham pump the starter lever to force more oil out.

[@peterwillis4239]

No, the 350 doesn't have a kickstart. Yes I remember Stuart Fillingham using the kickstart to gently remove a bit more oil. That was on his 500, a different engine with a lovely kickstart. I followed his instructions when I had my 500, I now have the Classic 350. Lovely bike IMHO.

[@tigerness5555]

No the Classic 350 Reborn does not have a kickstart. Would be nice if it did for nostalgic purposes 🤣 Hope you enjoyed my video 🏍️👍

[@stevenmiller184]

I love your videos! Could you pull the spark plug and run the starter to force more oil out? I wonder. @@tigerness5555

[@tigerness5555]

I wouldn’t advise it, it’s impossible to get all the oil out of the engine.

[@JacquelineNelson-c4n]

Thank you so very much for the information on the oil change. On my clubman racer. I would use. Castro R. And flush with a mixture Of caraseen. For a minute. Then drop the oil. I never Jada y gumming in the engine. Every time I went on any long trip. Lemay. Nelson. Vancouver. Washington. Pacific. Northwest.

[@tigerness5555]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@K-H24-EAMaliasNalvat]

Hello, and thank you for your very useful videos. I would like to know where to find your motorcycle stand ?

[@tigerness5555]

Great to hear that you enjoyed my video 🏍️👍 This is where I purchased my stand from abbastands.co.uk You may also be interested in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJCWo6N_epyBY5osi=C7rJ09Tl9XNzduIh

[@K-H24-EAMaliasNalvat]

@@tigerness5555 Merci beaucoup !!!

[@GerryPowell-r6s]

ODDLY ON MY BMW RS I FILL THE FILTER WITH OIL BUT NOT ON MY 600E YAMAHA SO MUST REMEMBER TO DO IT NEXT TIME☺AT LEAST TO SOAK IT😛

[@tigerness5555]

Great to hear that you enjoyed my video and found it useful 🏍️👍

[@sonnyday6830]

19:02 what does it mean when the oil takes a few minutes or more to reach the top level? had its first service at 500ks and has just reached 2000ks

[@tigerness5555]

When the engine is running, oil is pumped all around its internal components. When you stop the engine, it takes a little time for the oil to drain back into the sump. Hope you enjoyed the video and hopefully found it helpful 👍

[@sonnyday6830]

@@tigerness5555 👍

[@christianb.4726]

Very good tutorial. 👍😃 Please don't tell me that this is better made, than at a professional Motorcycle workshop 😂😂😂😅

[@tigerness5555]

Hi Christian Great to hear that you enjoyed my video and hopefully found it helpful 👍

[@jamesonpace726]

Kind of a faff, as y'all folk say, but nicely done....

[@tigerness5555]

Great to hear that you enjoyed my video, yes it is a bit of a faff 🤣

[@franzverrelli6500]

🌹 'Promosm'

[@tigerness5555]

Thank you 👍

[@BlueRidgeRider]

The reason you don’t see people open the “drain plug” is because the Royal Enfield factory how to video shows emptying it via the screen. People who do this have found that barely a teaspoon of oil comes out of the “drain plug” once the screen is removed. Too many DIY mechanics start by doing the obvious rather than what is recommended. You are actually doing more work and introducing a possible problem. People have been known to not replace the crush washer or overtighten and strip the plug.

[@tigerness5555]

Thanks for your input to my video, very interesting. Removing the drain plug gets more old oil out of the engine which can only be a good thing. As for replacing the crush washer this is standard good practice. I think they’re is much more chance of heavy handed owners stripping the two small bolts on the oil strainer than the sump plug. The oil change is supposed to take 1.7 litres of oil, mine took 1.9 litres due to the extra oil from the drain plug. A rather big teaspoon 🤣 Hope you enjoyed my video 👍

[@lomate1963]

@@tigerness5555 I sometimes don’t replace the crush washer I like to live a bit on the edge but always drain it as you say every little helps 👍🏻