Royal Enfield Himalayan Oil Change (Step by Step)

It was time to go through an oil change on the Himalayan. I recorded the entire process so that it might serve to help some of you out there. I own a 2021 North American (US) Himalayan.
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Step-by-step guide: radare.net/2020/03/how-to-cha...

[@RobertAdairWorkshop]

Hey, man.. That’s my website. It’s fun to watch someone change the oil following the guide. Good video and I appreciate you using my guide.

[@On2Feet]

Thanks for putting together such a great public resource!

[@Antimortem]

Congratulations on your Himalayan. Air cooled engines will last a lifetime, this powerplant has many advantages , so you will have great experience with your bike riding it👍

[@On2Feet]

Thanks!

[@mattyb7736]

Fit a magnetic drain plug as well. You will find out why. Initially drain on side stand Then put the bike on the centre stand and get another 100 ml of oil, remove gallery drain plugs and get another 500 to 800 ml out if it. Never locktite the 8mm head bolts on the filter, or the screen you will rip the threads out of the case, ask me how I found out. And it was only blue locktite

[@On2Feet]

Yes! I had planned to do this, but had sort of forgotten. So thanks for the reminder!

[@On2Feet]

Also...thanks for the other great tips on better draining. I will also heed your advice on the loktite! yikes!

[@Liam1304]

Magnetic drain plug is an excellent idea. Oil filters only screen down to 20 microns but the bearings need something like 1-5 micron cleanliness, depending on the bearing. Additionally ferrous metals actually work harden in use so create more damage the longer you leave them. So a magnet somewhere in the system is a great idea.

[@crockett11000]

where and what are the gallery drain plugs your talking about?

[@mattyb7736]

@@crockett11000irs easier if you look in the workshop manual. If I try to describe where they are there's a chance you could remove the wrong bolts. There are other videos on KZbin showing these bolts.

[@crockett11000]

Young man, First step is to ride or warm up your engine to temp!. #2 You should have losened/taken off the oil cap before/prior to draining!. And that goes for almost every engine in the world, It lets air into the crankcase so it does't create a vaccuum while draining, It will drain your oil will faster and more completly. When you remove the oil filter (Right side) tip the bike to the right to drain more oil out!. Never use loc-tite on these bolts!. Tourqe them correctly. If your going to continue to use Loc-tite, make sure you remove all the old loc-tite off the bolt threads and you may even have to use a tap to clean out the internal threads. the continuious use of loc-tite without cleaning the threads will keep building up and your bolts will strip out even before getting them tightened up.. I also presoak/submerge my oil filters in a mason jar filled with new clean oil, pull it up with a piece of wire, let excess drain off and install..Just a few tips from and old mechanic with 55 years + of riding.. Good videos, And I like your bike and color!.

[@On2Feet]

Totally! Great tip. It's funny I did this by accident on my Trail 125 a few weeks back and thought to myself, "I need to do this every time!".

[@nadazilch8169]

The strainer behind the oil drain plug has a deeper side and a shallower side. Which side faces up?

[@artemeffects]

Thanks for awesome videos. I did first time oil change. When job was done I observed steam coming from oil filter cap. I tied carefully screws and replaced gasket. The steam appears after the bike warm up. I was wondering is that ok? I can’t remember this steam before but I hope it’s fine

[@djrichylaurence8991]

I see you still have the original exhaust. I replaced mine with a straight through downpipe and race can. Flies now.

[@pdx650]

On2FT, I think you should get a maintenance stand that can be elevated so you don't have to work on your bikes on the ground.

[@foenaung9500]

2.5 liter ? please tell me !

[@robertcoons6562]

So you re-use the o-ring for the drain plug cover panel the metal screen lives behind?

[@On2Feet]

I replace the gasket every oil change, but the o-ring can be re-used if it's in good condition. I've replaced the o-ring once since owning the bike (on my 3rd oil change)

[@Liam1304]

Thanks for your efforts. I have gone with an expensive full synthetic as there is no viscosity degradation over the life of the oil change. When you only have 2 litres of oil there's hardly any price difference to worry about and the extra protection on an air cooled motor is well worth it IMHO. Change filter with oil

[@On2Feet]

I'm maybe considering trying a full synthetic for the next round... not sure yet though.

[@jeffreyhurst9552]

Warm up the engine or not? I’m a bit messy so I like to put down an oil absorbent mat from my local auto parts store.

[@On2Feet]

Yeah, I always ride the bike for a bit to warm things up before an oil change. No for a valve adjustment, it's supposed to be done when cold.

[@audreybormann1750]

So I just did my oil for my 1st time the the other two times was a shop but I’m left with 300 ml of oil is that ok?

[@On2Feet]

Yeah, for my Himalayan, I always have 200-300 ml leftover (It takes 1.7-1.8 L)

[@michaelallegro3785]

What oil pan do you use and where did you get it? I like the size.

[@On2Feet]

Oh man...I'm not even sure I know. I think I just got it an an AutoZone or Walmart somewhere in Vermont. Maybe this one? www.walmart.com/ip/Hopkins-FloTool-11837-10-Quart-Oil-Drain-Pan/20440557

[@michaelallegro3785]

@@On2Feet that looks pretty darn close. Thanks for the great videos.

[@Tommas-nv5dc]

Bro my engine oil is beyond second line a little bit Is it overfilled?👍

[@On2Feet]

Nah....you'll be fine. It's not an exact science.

[@Tommas-nv5dc]

@@On2Feet thanks bro

[@reddeserted13]

Website says Yamalube 15w50 fs. Haven't tried that. Been running the Motul for several years.

[@On2Feet]

Indeed. I also only have been using the Motul. The Yamalube is actually only rated MA, and the RE owners manual specifically calls for MA2. Not sure how much it really matters though.

[@reddeserted13]

@@On2Feet Yeah I wonder the same thing.

[@streammonknaga3189]

I also have a 2021 RE Himalayan, but my Drain Plug is a 22mm, but you say 21mm. Just a fyi caution to others.

[@On2Feet]

Wow...that's just bizarre. I went out to double check and mine is absolutely 100% a 21 mm. So weird that there are different sizes. I wonder if they just gave you a different sizing at the factory, or they gave me the drain plug from an older model? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The site I used as my how-to for the oil change also notes a 21 mm (radare.net/2020/03/how-to-change-the-oil-in-your-royal-enfield-himalayan) as does this site (www.team-bhp.com/news/diy-royal-enfield-himalayan-oil-change), so I think it's supposed to be 21...so really not sure here. Thanks for the heads up though...and for people watching, do take note that you may have a different size drain plug apparently.

[@streammonknaga3189]

@@On2Feet The oli change vid on Wee Jaunt's channel indicates a 22mm for a 2021 Himmy. I wonder if I have UK variant ... I did buy in US though (New Mexico to be exact). Truly odd.

[@warrenwilliams3807]

Thanks nice Vid. I'm also in Flag. I'm helping a gal out that's riding to the tip of So America so this will come in handy