Royal Enfield Himalayan Rear Suspension Link Greasing | Maintenance DIY

[@leuheanrede]

Hey Rear suspension link cleaning and greasing was first done at 3-4000 kms, now at 17000, it was about time. Its not like I am going anywhere anytime soon but atleast I can get the bike ready for when ever that day comes ;) Its important part of rear suspension and is prone to rusting if not looked after, if your bike is new, get this done withing the first 2-3000 kms and there after every 10 to 12000 kms would be a good range to aim for. Cheers :)

[@Limitlesssingh]

all good work....but you left these two lower link rod bearing which is connected to the rear axle.. i hope you will do it next time..

[@beicsconwy]

I just did my preload and greased the suspension link bearings as in your video. My bearings were bone dry! Only 2200 miles on the clock so I'm glad I did them. Around 40 minutes from start to finish and that included watching your video. Thanks mate. A great help!

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate, glad to be of assistance, and yes not sure why company is so stingy when applying grease to such important components, i did my first check around 1500 kms and no surprises, it was almost dryish :) Cheers

[@Bruneval66]

Brilliant video! Detailed, simply explained, no stupid music, a pleasure to watch! 👍

[@JonBowles]

Your videos are excellent, they have helped me with a lot of jobs on the Himalayan. Thanks.

[@leuheanrede]

My pleasure mate and thank you for your kind words :)

[@mattyb7736]

Thanks for the vid, I did mine long before i found this channel. I cleaned and greased mine at 5,000 kms, was getting dry. Used a calcium sulphonate based marine wheel bearing grease that repels just about everything. i also cut a length of truck inner tube and covered the rear shock so no dirt gets on it that could get into the seal. 2 Big cable ties and it has remained perfect for the last 10,000 kms. Links still nicely greased at last check, just on 15,000 kms total travel.

[@leuheanrede]

Yes, I comes kinda dry from factory I suppose. But as you said once done can last upto 10-15000 kms easy. And good tip for the rear shock aswell. Have a good one cheers :)

[@mattyb7736]

@@leuheanrede the inner tube trick i learned years ago when doing motocross racing, my shocks looked like new after each race. The more dirt you can keep out the better. Hitchcock in the UK also do different length drag links if you need to change ride height

[@amitkrupal1234]

I dont own a himalayan yet, I will in near future, but after watching your videos i feels its easy for rider to take care of his own machine.

[@leuheanrede]

Hey mate, indeed it is super easy to do simple DIYs which go a long way in making sure bikes running at its 100 % ;) cheers

[@nickhirst9642]

This is an excellent and very concise step by step guide. Well videoed and explained, with no silly music or bad camera shots. Well done and keep up the great work.

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate, really appreciate it, I must accept though, I have been guilty of both, "silly music and worst camera angle" in come vids ;) cheers

[@shamimali7280]

Completed 5k kms on my bs6 Himalayan and opened the link, quite surprised to see there is only little oil that is packed. I also found marks of roller bearings on the cylinder but the surface is not uneven, glad that i opened it and packed with greese. Thanks for the amazing videos ❤️

[@leuheanrede]

thanks mate, indeed timely check up and maintenance can add to more miles and keep cost low too. have a good one, cheers :)

[@craigslight7707]

Your English is extremely good , is it your first language as I know India has many languages ?. I enjoy your tutorials thanks again

[@leuheanrede]

Hey mate, thanks. Yes, India is a country of many many languages, I dont even know how many ;). Hindi is one of them though and my native mother tongue or first language. English is second. Thanks for your kind words Stay safe, ride safe :)

[@cisium1184]

Very helpful. Explained in great detail so I can just mimic every step. Can't tell you how happy I am to find this video. Subscribed!

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate 🙂

[@shanesilver421]

Thank you so much for these videos, they have been very helpful. You do a great job covering all the details without getting bogged down in extraneous stuff. Making mechanics out of us one video at a time :)

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks a ton for such kind words mate :) also, i just finished editing a vid that contained additional/extraneous stuff :D, now i am rethinking about posting it :) Cheers

[@KartikSinghLive]

Have been following your maintenance videos for a while. I appreciate the time and effort you put into creating these mini guides. Being a big believer in doing the maintenance myself I wonder what are your thoughts on using a torque wrench?

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate :D And yes, torque wrenches are good way to gets the specs right thus not over tightening. I have just one, but thats out of calibration so dont use it any more, I believe i got the knack of it though, where and how much to tighten that is. But a really helpful tool, maybe would go for a complete set in near future ; ) Cheers :)

[@mikek2218]

Excellent video. Thank you as always for taking the time to make these. Very helpful. I'm considering putting a "sock" on that rear shock to help protect it as well as maybe some sort of rubber flap attached to the swing arm to help keep off the dirt and grime from coating the linkage.

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate :) Yes I have seen that being done on few bikes. The rubber flap I mean. It will be certainly be better then riding with nothing. Do let us know how it goes. Have seen those shock socks too. Personally not a big fan of those but I can see the practicality in those aswell when venturing out on serious offroad Stay safe, ride safe :)

[@rksreeram]

All your DIY videos are really helpful for beginners like me... thanks

[@leuheanrede]

Really appreciate your kind words mate, 😊

[@vf5126]

Did mine for the first time today. I’ve got 18.6 K mainly dry miles on my 2019 BS4. An additional suggestion - there are identical nuts, bolts & needle bearings at the top of those long swing arms, so I removed, cleaned & greased them too.

[@leuheanrede]

Hey mate, yup, good suggestion indeed. I did those when greasing the swing arm after complete disassembly. But yes a good idea to do them along with the link itself ;) cheers

[@deepakpatelji]

You can buy the niddle bearing from hdt customs. I have bought old model crash guard, handel bar risers, Japanese cone set, saddle stay and niddle bearings from hemant. Quality is better than others.

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate, any link from where I can buy these? Cheers :)

[@divyeshivapuri1930]

Hey hello always a pleasure watching ur videos i have a bs4 Himalayan which has run roughly around 28k km and the suspensions are not feeling the same as they used to small bumps which never were an issue now starting to feel on the bike I got the front shockers serviced with changed oil and new seals But still the rare suspension seems that its not travelling as it used to be

[@leuheanrede]

Hello mate, thanks a ton, pleasure is all mine, now to issue at hand, rear shocker is sturdier and can last upto 50K +, basic tell tale of problems would be oil seeping out and accumulating at the bottom, please give it a thorough look up for any signs of that. if leaking, best to replace it, else next point to notice is linkage bearing, if worn out, these need to be replaced aswell. But if in spec then cleaning and greasing will get the issue resolved, and dont miss out on swingarm clean up and greasing too, cheers :)

[@ryanharvey9769]

Excellent video and it's going to help me a lot here in Italy. Thanks so much.

[@leuheanrede]

Hey mate, I am glad you found this useful, simple machine and such simple jobs go a long way, cheers ;)

[@shamimali8255]

Hey i have recently bought my first bike ie himalayan. Could you please make a video which describes how to maintain the bike regularly, what screws and nuts get loose, where to put proper grease or oil. This would be very helpful for the new owners. Thankyou so much for creating the content.. :)

[@leuheanrede]

Congrats on the purchase, a great fun machine :) And I truly appreciate your kind words, they are the fuel that keep it going :D Thats a good idea you have suggested, will work on it soon Stay safe, ride safe :)

[@lorenzoruizmena]

Yes. Thanks for your videos. They are really helpful. I appreciate then a lot. The suggestion is also good. I’ve heard that there is a lot of problems with the screws and nuts getting loose. That could be a good general video.

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate, much appreciated. And yes will work on new vid discussing that :)

[@nehasidhu563]

Hi, I really appreciate your efforts and sincerity . Your videos are extremely helpful...keep updating😊

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks Sis, will keep updating as the bike accumulates more miles Cheers :)

[@jaspergrumfuttock]

Very impressed, clear and concise demonstration and tutorial. You have a new subscriber!

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate :) I am glad you found thus useful. Cheers :)

[@christophsloth660]

Amazing good video...the sound of the birds in the back are just unbeliable...:) THanks!

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate :) those birds chirping in the resonance of excellent weather is hard to come by, but yes, this was a pleasant day :) Cheers

[@itsarindambanerjee]

Sir, the two rods connected with the swing arm also has two bearings in it, that too needs to be services. They are also same kind of bearing.

[@leuheanrede]

Yeah mate, they will be taken care of along with swing arm bearings ;) Stay safe, ride safe :)

[@madhav5955]

Heard some squeaking from rear suspension today . This should fix it I guess .. Any other thing else I should check ? Thanks for the detailed walkthrough !!

[@leuheanrede]

Hey mate, depends on there the sound is coming from. If from dried up bearings then yes it would solve it. Do check for two links that connect this link to swing arm. Same 14 and 17 mm to loosen them if needed 🙂

[@Rhydon_46]

Cool. Nice diy tutorial.. I changed rear shocks at 18000km (they might have cleaned it/might not also) ..now she's at 24000km.i guess now it's time to regrease it. Showroom doesn't service these as far as I know. They are asking to replace those at 15000km. Cost is 5000 INR.

[@leuheanrede]

5000 INR and replacing link assembly at 15000kms... man. Naah periodic maintenance will see them last a long time. What happened to the rear shock. And how's the new chassis holding. You must be off roading the hell out of it I believe :D Cheers :)

[@Rhydon_46]

@@leuheanrede yeah, in dreams bro. Lockdown has screwed plans. Was planning for slope hell pune. But I guess its gonna get delayed. After replacing chassis the refitting is not done properly. Rear shock gas was leaking, so I had to replace under warranty. 😅.. Offroad went bit extreme.. Replacing the rear linkage is said by the company itself. Even though the needle bearings are replaceable they don't recommend. It's better to keep it cleaned and lubed. I will suggest you to use a waterproof grease or that pink colored one. As the linkages take all the beatings, mud and water.

[@leuheanrede]

Yeah. Not sure why they insist on replacing the link itself. If they can provide the bearings and seals, they can easily be replaced by any of the hydraulic press shops. But good to know the bike is doing well now. Yes, lockdown has some side effects :)

[@Rhydon_46]

@@leuheanrede ha.. That's the funny part.. Most of the showrooms here doesn't have those bearings in stock at all.. Better, we can get a good quality one from any local shop..

[@briangray6372]

I will be doing what RE should be doing and adding a zerk fitting to each spot on this bike that needs. why design a system you have to take apart when you can drill a hole and tread in a greasable fitting?

[@hizkiyahu]

Do you use a torque wrench to tighten these? How do you know the torque setting if so?

[@rameezhalai3257]

Each Linkage end on the Swing Arm side also has a bearing! Pls don't forget to clean lube and grassed them too!!

[@leuheanrede]

Hey mate, yes did those around 8000 kms, they were in good nick, I believe next will be around 25000 kms, will record it this time around ;) Cheers :)

[@2006GSF]

Thank for remind us.

[@rameezhalai3257]

I personally feel doing it wid the 1s you did can be a cheap insurance! Also saves the time of doing it separately! 😋

[@leuheanrede]

@@rameezhalai3257 Thanks mate, that makes sense. I actually have a habit of treating these as part of swingarm, so last time they were greased along with swingarm bearings. Next up :D Cheers :)

[@2006GSF]

leuheanrede if I not see your maintenance videos I will never thought about the rear suspension link, linkage arms and the whole linke need really to be lubricate ( 20000 km service).

[@leuheanrede]

Yeah mate, they are not very nicely greased out of factory, first time I dad it was at 3-4000 kms, and it was almost dry. Now I have made a point to check these 10-12000 kms Cheers and ride safe :)

[@cliffbradshaw]

Thank you kindly for this, much appreciated. Will help with my bike maintenance. Kindest Regards Cliff

[@murrayhyde4902]

Interesting. Im 12000km in my himi journey. I havent done this yet. Any torque settings? Or just as tight as you can?

[@ltenzil6558]

I rear squirkly noise from rear suspension, How to resolve that, I gave the bike for service in madras motors in Madurai city, after service I am facing this issue, these noises. I complained it to them but they greesed some where else and not resolvable. They are saying to change suspension itself. The bike is 1.7 year old, with 13k kms driven.

[@leuheanrede]

Hi please advise, when was the last time link bearings were greased and how many kms has the bike done?

[@ltenzil6558]

@@leuheanrede , 13000km so far, I didn't use the bike for 1 months. I don't think it was greesed. I don't know which one making noise suspension or the swing arm and its bearings

[@leuheanrede]

Suspension doesn't go that bad so early, bearings do if not greased. So please check for those

[@ltenzil6558]

@@leuheanrede I taking it to another service center, they said it could be Swing arm rusting issue on phone.

[@ltenzil6558]

After greasing the swing arm the noise disappeared. Thanks guys 👍.

[@ricardoparmeggiani6156]

Have you demanded it so much to have to give it so much maintenance, or is it precautionary? Very good vids, it shows when someone really knows, thanks.

[@leuheanrede]

Naah mate this was just precautionary as the bearings tend to give up sooner is not greased periodically Cheers :)

[@dishobie3414]

Well explained, very informative and super helpfull many thanks ........just subscribed

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate, I appreciate you kind gesture :) Stay safe ride safe

[@farawayvlogs]

Can we also remove those two links which connects to the swing arm ? Without removing the swing arm !

[@leuheanrede]

Yes mate, they can be loosend aswell without removing swingarm, same 14 mm and 17 mm spanner. cheers :)

[@farawayvlogs]

@@leuheanrede thanks bro Also throw some light on type of grease that should be used ? NLGI 3 ? Which one do you use ?

[@meenshrestha1977]

Hello Friend i found out that my Rear suspension Link (Drag Links) Bearing is totally Damaged and worn out. Need to change drag link. Do you know how much it will cost in India ? by the way i am from nepal....waiting for your info friend

[@anat182]

Commendable job!

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate, I am really glad you found this useful :) cheers

[@deep23sonu]

Hey, thanks again for the extremely informative content. Is there a way to figure out the size of the needle bearings, so that the same can be procured and replaced at the same time? Mine has clocked 21k+ and the SC has never touched that part even after repeated requests. Thanks again!👍

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate :) No idea what size these bearings are, but once the lockdown is lifted some hunting can be done, I must say though, these bearing aren't bad quality wise, keep them greased and cleaned every 10-12000kms and they should see a long life. Aaah, service centers, the less I say the better, I am sure they are good mechanics but are reeling under pressure, the numbers matter, the more bikes they service the better, there fore they dont delve into such things to save time maybe Cheers :)

[@upward_onward]

Same thing goes with my bike too....SC did nothing with the linkage bearings in spite of repeated request to check. Mine has clocked around 18k km but haven't serviced even once. Recently I took it off myself to check, it wasn't a surprise to see all needle bearings were mangled up. Hence, search is on to find the size of these Needle bearings.

[@shawnmoore4292]

Nice job on maintenance videos.

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate, much appreciated :)

[@psrajcam]

Hello Bro!Had a query regarding cleaning agent Diesel or Petrol.If I have to clean certain parts e.g. Suspension,Swing Arms and various nuts and bolts.Is it fine to use Diesel?Or will it make any difference between Petrol and Diesel in regard to cleaning these parts.Thank You

[@leuheanrede]

Hey mate, over a period of time cleaning with petrol/diesel will deteriorate the rubber seals. so you wont see or feel any immediate effects but in long run once the seals become harder they will give up and let water and just etc in thus making abrasive paste of grease and further shortening the life span of bearings. thus best to avoid them. And there fore using cleaners like chain lube is always a better option as they are soft on rubber seals. Cheers :)

[@psrajcam]

@@leuheanrede Thank you👍🏼😊

[@psrajcam]

@@leuheanrede Hello Bro wanted to ask you,I have a BS6 Himalyan.I had been putting normal petrol,recently for the first time put speed/premium.What is recommended for Himalayan BS6 model?Thank You

[@Harisankar.R]

Hey, looks like my bikes rear suspension got stiffer. I did not use it for about 6 months now. Is this ususal? Do I have to replace the suspension or can this be serviced? It's a 2018 model himalayan and has completed close to 14000 kms

[@leuheanrede]

Hey mate, naah, suspension will be ok, worry not, just the linkage needs greasing and checking. You cn have it greased at service center or do it at home, all tha tis needed is 14 and 17 mm spanner. All this given that bearings are not rusted and worn beyond serviceable limit, in which case the whose linkage assembly would need replacement. keep me post on the proceedings, cheers :)

[@venturingblack414]

Awesome video once again

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate, idea is to keep the bike in good condition to make every ride pleasurable ;) Cheers

[@venturingblack414]

@@leuheanrede cheers🍷🍷🥃🥃

[@kushalrai9365]

What if the bearings are broken? We've to change that angle or we can just get the bearings?

[@leuheanrede]

Hey mate, unfortunately we need to get the complete link. RE doesn't provide bearing separately. That being said, you can get bearing from outside but they are absolutely hard to find. Plus they are needle type so can't be replaced at home, proper hydrolic press with experienced mechanic is needed. Cheers

[@kushalrai9365]

@@leuheanrede thankyou for the information 🙏

[@leuheanrede]

@@kushalrai9365 my pleasure mate🙂

[@prabal19]

Awesome! thanks for the video

[@akhegde5914]

We can learn and we can do service by watching your videos😍. can you please give the small Drill machine link. I need to buy.

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate, I am glad you are finding these vids useful. That drill is from a company called Dremel and model is 3000. On Amazon its not showing available right now but here is the link www.amazon.in/Dremel-130-Watt-Multi-Tool-Multicolour-19-Pieces/dp/B0078LENZC Cheers

[@RodrigoSW]

Great info and video..........Thanks

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate, I truly appreciate it, happy near and happy DIYing, cheers :)

[@esrider7765]

Is it worth doing the upper part of the support links at same time ?

[@leuheanrede]

Yes mate that would be good. But it also depends on kinda weather we ride in. Every 3-5000 for linkage greasing and every 10000 for swing arm will see the bike running happy for a long time. Cheers

[@stranger9508]

Did RE remove your waranty for doing this by yourself

[@leuheanrede]

Yes mate, but the point is, I never get my bikes touched by anyone, so as soon as it was out of whoroom floor, warranty was void, 2 years and 25000 kms on and its yet to visit the service center, Its a simple machine and thus far taking care of all odd jobs at home has faired well, fingers crossed, i hope it continues, cheers ;)

[@afrozullaa]

Thank you 🙏

[@indianonbullet]

👍🏻 Very informative

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate, really glad you found this useful 🙂

[@abdulbasith1915]

my Himalayan making noise in suspension bearing ,so i need to Grease it and this is how its done

[@leuheanrede]

Hey mate, yes if the bearings are not worn out and link is periodically looked after, it can last a long time without any issues, cheers :)

[@manojpatil8261]

sir pls tell bearing no pls

[@SathishKumar-qy8kp]

Good job

[@leuheanrede]

Thanks mate :) cheers

[@toddcott9510]

I'm not much into health and safety, But petrol is really bad stuff to get on the skin.. otherwise good video.

[@danielg8578]

Wieder ein sehr gutes Video von dir!!! Grüße aus Deutschland #royalenfieldGorow

[@leuheanrede]

Sorry mate. Only English and Hindi Stay safe

[@danielg8578]

@@leuheanrede Hey buddy I just wrote that you made a very good video again! We wrote about February! Since I got my REH I'm still very happy with the royal enfield! Greetings from the far north in Germany

[@leuheanrede]

Yes mate. I remember now, at that time you were considering buying Himalayan. Congrats mate :) Enjoy the ride Cheers :)

[@farawayvlogs]

Hey bro ! Can i connect with you on facebook or Instagram ???

[@farawayvlogs]

I need some help from you !

[@leuheanrede]

Hey mate, I am not on facebook, never have been :) but have an insta account with same name or search for solaced recluser, you can also shoot a mail at [e-mail]

[@farawayvlogs]

@@leuheanrede i dropped a message on Instagram . Please reply there !