Royal Enfield Himalayan Build Series - Step by Step Gas Tank Removal | Ol' Man Ronin (S2,E11)

[@toddcott9510]

Would seem like a good idea to stick the washers to the rubbers . Great video 👍

[@tonylloyd5077]

From one "Ol Man" to another - just been doing the first major service on my Himalayan and found that refetencing your videos before pulling things apart proved invaluable. Thanks so much 😀👍 - from Oz 🐨

[@TheHimalayanIbex]

Your videos are still helping people like me to do stuff like this. RIP Ol’man. Thank you for everything you have done for us.

[@skookum6289]

Great video! It seems like a silly thing for a video but as a first time motorcycle owner I wasn't sure on what needed disconnecting from the tank, etc. Thank you!! (I'll also make sure my tank isn't full!)

[@cisium1184]

Very thorough explanation and good visual attention to detail for a single cam video. I like that you cover every step of this no matter how simple. I especially like that, after telling us you can't show us the disconnects under the tank, you show us those connections and their location with the tank off, so we get a sense of what we will be feeling around for and whereabouts it will be. People with a lot of mech experience often gloss over or omit steps they think are intuitive or of minor importance because they already know how to do the job; thus they can confuse an audience that is usually not as mechanically savvy, sometimes panicky, and often in need of hand-holding through the process. I will appreciate the thoroughness of this video when the time comes to remove the tank.

[@sscbkr48]

You're spot on.. yrs ago I was able to rebuild a VW engine following a step by step manual aptly titled.. VW repairs for the Complete Idiot!

[@mikek2218]

Very well done. I've seen two or three other Himalayan tank removal videos, and yours is the most thorough. Thanks for this.

[@markmcdlaw]

You make it look easy, Ronin! The clips and those tubes look a bit tricky though. I’ll be watching this a few times. Thanks for the straightforward lesson! The great thing is that you’ve shown us that it’s relatively easy.

[@matthewbenjafield5470]

Thanks from England Ronin. Nice and clear, step by step guide. Many thanks ! Ride safe 👍🏻🏍

[@RonConsumer]

Easy peasy lemon squeezy... great job... 👍🏼

[@johnokelly8166]

Ronin, Thanks for another great video on the RE Himalayan maintenance. A very clear approach to what you plan to do and also your pre preparation before work starts! You made it simple and very clear to understand the fuel tank removal and also what to watch out for. A very good step by step guide for the home mechanic. Thank you!

[@levigato125]

I’m at 178 miles on my Himalayan and will try to do the tappets at the 300 mile service myself. Thanks for the video.

[@OlManRonin]

You can do it!

[@robholder5825]

Thanks for the thoughtful and clear instructions. Novice mechanic here who removed the fuel tank, wired a Garmin power cable and reinstalled with no drama...thanks to you! Cheers!

[@OlManRonin]

Glad it helped Rob!!!!

[@donedeal4313]

Jackpot! Just what I needed. Big thumbs- up and count me as subscribed. Invaluable step by step, clear instructions and your personality and tone are perfect for KZbin. Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@OlManRonin]

Thank you!!!!

[@pellepersson7175]

Many thanks for all the help when I have fixed my Himalayan. Pelle / Sweden

[@sscbkr48]

Nice clear instructional.. On a later episode you might show us how to take care of the air injection delete and how to properly ditch the evap too. 👍👍

[@davericketts9101]

Good, useful tips Ronin. Always enjoy your videos and looking forward to many more.

[@mkc471]

Love this guy! Keep on Ol'Man, you're so helpful. Frome one ol' man to another.

[@Mxplorer85]

What would I do without your awesome videos!!!

[@coobye]

If you cut the breathers in a more accessible spot and use a barbed hose connection it might make it easier to remove. Also use some silicone to stick your washers to the bottom of the tank mounts.

[@1whazzoo]

Just had the tank off this afternoon on my buddies bike do to some wiring of lights. Getting the tank off no big deal getting the rear mounting bolts back is a complete pain in the ass. We took a good 20 minutes to get the holes lined up. Tip, use a drill bit or awl to force the holes into alignment and even then it was a right pain in the ass. The washers on the underside shift very easily and then the bolt will not go through, the neighbours learned some new words.

[@charliechance8589]

I just installed a boosterplug for my 2021. Taking off the tank wasn't bad and installing the boosterplug also was ok but can't get the tank bolts installed, shouldn't be this difficult.

[@1whazzoo]

@@charliechance8589 yup it is a bitch you need a friend to push it forward into the cups and then use a drill bit to get the washers lined up. Next time I am going to glue those damn bottom washers in place first.

[@OlManRonin]

hmmm never heard of putting a little grease to hold them in place?

[@OlManRonin]

hmmm never heard of putting a little grease to hold them in place?

[@murrayhyde4902]

Getting the tank off was easy. A tricky job getting it back on. I'm still struggling... to line up the holes for the bolts. It's like I'm stuck on the rubber mounts 4 or 5mm short of where it should be...

[@adampoe6139]

Man, I wish I had a garage. My KLR needs to be torn apart and cleaned so bad. Great stuff. These RE's really have my eye. Maybe 2022 will see me with and INT650. Riding a KLR makes it hard for me to justify the Himalayan but maybe just maybe...

[@radekkrejci7626]

Great, thx for this. With this will be most easy add cable for second light 👍

[@markmcdlaw]

Looking forward to this, Ronin!

[@OlManRonin]

Something REALLY NEW is coming up ;)

[@phil22]

That was perfect, and I totally agree with you with the thing of keeping your bike clean. I do enjoy it in dirt roads but I clean it every time i'm back home. Thanks for sharing!

[@mikehall7745]

Fantastic video as always! Thank You!

[@gulshinderbhuller6175]

Thank you Mr Robin for great quality videos. You are the kind of guy one would be proud to have as neighbor and a friend.

[@stanleyne1]

Did my first valve adjustment on new bike about 430 miles before I got to it. Both valves were tight. every was pretty easy with valve tools but having a hell of a time getting the tank bolts back in. The tank needs to go another 1/4 forward but she won't budge. Threads looked like the factory had a tough time also.

[@OlManRonin]

yikes. It came off with no issue though??

[@stanleyne1]

Was tight when it came off. Ended up using zip tie on front brake so it didn't come off the center stand and pushed forward as I wiggled the back of the tank up and down and finally got it to line up. Thanks for the reply!

[@OlManRonin]

@@stanleyne1 I'd check to see if the grooves that the rubber sets go into on the tank are bent keeping the tank from going any further forward if possible. If they seat up all the way, then I would talk to your nearest RE dealer. Thats a new one on me to be honest.

[@commonsense3222]

cheers mate need to run my Gps and riding lights a travel camera which means taking the tank off essential

[@binu736460a]

I love the way, you love 💕 your bikes, always clean and shiny, I too has this kind of mentality, if you look after them, they will never let you down, I too own a ROYAL ENFIELD 350 Standard ( INDIAN MODEL), 2015 make, ridden around 24000kms, but I still prefer my BAJAJ Discover, A 100Cc, bike for my day to day errands,

[@robertpadfield1588]

Hey shoutout Ronin sticker arrived found its way to a cattle station in the middle of Australia, now that's travelling, Still waiting for my Him to arrive.

[@MrRamillies19]

Great video, very useful indeed, many thanks O'MR!!👍

[@anthonydibiase3373]

The hose with no clamp is overflow hose for fuel when you over fill your tank

[@OlManRonin]

Yes you are correct.

[@rrs-heyx2rr]

Thanks again for another very helpful video. I have some planned wiring additions in the queue, and this video was exactly what I needed to feel comfortable taking off the tank and routing the additional wiring. Thanks!

[@pikebobstar2033]

Too true. Look after your ride and it will look after you. Nothing wrong with a bit of naturally aged patina though. Adds character.

[@truth4012]

I had to do this because of a gas leak at the gas float. Lost 1/2 tank in 20miles but I do love gasket maker.

[@paulbuschman8318]

Again, so very helpful. Thank you! I don't suppose you have done a video demonstrating valve adjustment yet? - I could not find one on your channel.

[@OlManRonin]

no not yet, but I have planning on one in the future. Thank you for watching and subscribing Cheers

[@Mr.Lukas333]

Thanks for the video 👍🏼

[@wltrlg]

Fun and useful as always!

[@larryjohnwright863]

Great Vid as always. I took my tank off to vinyl wrap it. Reinstalling I had a beast of a time getting the mounting holes near the seat to line back up. Got it, but man the clearances were definitely less. Still overall not too difficult and a great video. Man after my own heart.

[@OlManRonin]

yes it can be tricky, I didn't have issues, but using a wood chopstick to help line up the rear bolt holes helps and not damage threads. Ancient Chinese Secret lol

[@johnpawson7400]

Great video made the removal look easy thanks for posting.

[@MrBikercat]

Good morning, just watched your video. I've taken my tank off a few times and noticed that the front of the tank had scratched the top frame where the front of the tank rested when I propped up the rear of the tank to disconnect the fuel and vent hoses. Don't know if I was just being a little too rough. might want to put something over that also. as always, enjoy your videos. be safe.

[@mckinnontompkins8445]

Thanks Ronin

[@vincenash1358]

Great and very helpful video !

[@OlManRonin]

Thsnk you

[@carriekunz7290]

Awesome video I'll bet Uncle Poo will rip this off as well lol

[@Ian-ny6ux]

I messed up taking off and putting my tank back. It was spilling gas at whatever angle i was leaning it towards. And the tank just wouldn't go back the on the stays after but after a little persuasion it found its way back. Plugged everything back and screwed back the bolts. Ran the bike around the neighborhood with an engine check light on. But eventually went away. Bike ran. But I was worried lol. I like the towels idea.. I should've done that. Some of my cables or wirings got pinched abit from the tank. But i guess it's fine. Thanks for this video

[@jeffreyhurst9552]

I’m having problems removing the fuel pump connector. How hard do you have to squeeze? Am I missing a tab I should be squeezing? Thanks

[@OlManRonin]

you're probably missing a tab. there on opposing side. Try to Press in, push up slightly and pull down

[@mrgrizzlyrides]

A very helpful and informative how to video, well done. Remember when all you had to do was disconnect the fuel line from the tap and perhaps a bolt securing the rear of the tank; oh happy days 😆 Ride safe

[@OlManRonin]

Those were the days lol

[@tangoindiamike9189]

Anticipation.......

[@ianmills669]

G'day from South Australia Ronin. Looking at those 2 lines under the tank, are you sure the one with the clamp on it isn't the fuel return line. Fuel injection systems use constant pressure to the injectors which supplies more than they need most of the time so the excess is returned to the tank.

[@aviewfromthesaddle4160]

Great video, thanks 👍 would you know if the process is the same on the BS6 / Euro V model? I had a glance through the factory shop manual for that and the official process is to drain the tank first, my instinct is calling bs on that! 😁 What you've done in your video here is far more inline with what I would expect!

[@OlManRonin]

I think they say that to drain the tank is because of weight. But I can't say for sure. Look where the fuel line meets the connector and see if there is still a compression connector. If so, I wouldn't bother to drain the tank, just another unnecessary step. BUT to be safer, do this when the tank is near empty.

[@aviewfromthesaddle4160]

@@OlManRonin Thanks :) I was hoping the weight was the reason (that and safety generally when the tank's off the bike!). I want to route some accessory cabling under the tank and take a look at the wiring connections for my front ABS sensor cable (keeps triggering the ABS and engine management light) but I'd prefer a quicker and easier method than draining the tank first!! It's only got 1/3 of a tank in it at the moment, so will give it a shot!

[@KarlTheDingbat]

I thought wow when you were removing the fuel line and pump wire, Enfield are onto a winner with not having to grope around under the tank to remove the connectors, it's a shame they had to spoil it and put the two lines and fuel gauge wire under the tank you have to grope for.

[@OlManRonin]

Its easy peasant UNLESS you don't know they are there ... if you don't and pull the tank off SURPRISE! LOL

[@KarlTheDingbat]

@@OlManRonin Who are you calling a peasant, I have never been so insulted in all my life ;) Auto correct is so easy peasy :)

[@OlManRonin]

ugh meant easy peasy darn auto c

[@Kemrer]

Thank you

[@OlManRonin]

You're welcome

[@titanbum7365]

Great vid as usual. This made me think though, are there any after market tanks that are bigger (more gas) and if so would it be worth it as Im thnking change the tank you'd also have to change the seat?

[@iancameron5536]

Great video have one question ,mine is giving a bit of a poof, when I fill up with gas, so I’m wondering where is the breather located because it does not seem to be letting the pressure out, maybe it’s blocked or restricted in some way, which I’d like to check If I can find where to look?

[@RollinTwentySix]

It's normal, no worries

[@RodrigoSW]

As always, great video.... appreciated LIKE 130 .... Question .....Do you recommend installation of an extra fuel filter in the line ? Keep Save and in two wheels 👍🏼💪🏼

[@OlManRonin]

in places where fuel is questionable definitely

[@atikeshworlikar1818]

where those those 2 hose goes in tank and evap system ? on fuel tank area ?

[@OlManRonin]

mid under tank

[@atikeshworlikar1818]

@@OlManRonin thank you as newly Himalayan is lot problematic as within 5000kms gave lot fuel pump related issues finally Pump failed under Warranty first had those relays as fuel pump costed 104 $ in our place until found your video helps a lot thing out for maintaining Himalayan

[@levigato125]

I did my valve adjustment today and everything went well until I was reinstalling the tank. The two bottom washers fell off and I couldn’t for the life of me line up the bolts and washers over the holes. I ended up not installing the washers.

[@OlManRonin]

you don't have the tank seated properly then. The washers help protect the rubber mounts. I personally wouldn't ride it until done right. seat the tank, wiggle in until the bolts fit. Use a screw driver to or scratch awl to center the holes. using the complete washer rubber mounts

[@wctreasurez7928]

Still learning from you. RIP

[@CrunchyrollUSA]

The vacuum line without a clamp connected to anything ? I lifted mine and it wasn’t connected on either end !!

[@Kyrodan022]

Did you have check engine light come on after.

[@OlManRonin]

no

[@Kyrodan022]

Ok. Mine did. Hmmm. Runs great. Checked hoses again. Seems to be fine. Maybe just needs reset.

[@OlManRonin]

@@Kyrodan022 did you disconnect the battery before you took tank off?

[@Kyrodan022]

@@OlManRonin nope.

[@Kyrodan022]

@@OlManRonin no i did not..didn't say in the instructions.

[@cptbtwth]

The left hose is missing on mine is it a huge issue ? It's still running.

[@mypaldave]

I've done this twice now. Re-installation is dang near impossible; lining and starting those bolts (without cross-threading) is SUPER TOUGH!

[@OlManRonin]

Sorry to hear that.

[@1whazzoo]

they say if you spray the frame rubbers with silicon or any dry lubricant they slip right on

[@Worldabetterplace]

meticulous job