Royal Enfield Meteor/Classic/Hunter 350 Valve Adjustment & Service | Oil Change | Tappets

Hello and welcome, today I'm performing the 310 mile first service on my wife's 2022 Royal Enfield meteor 350. I will be covering tappet adjustment and oil and oil filter change. I have time stamped each process. I do encourage owners to work on there machines because it gives you a better connection of the motorcycle, however I cannot guarantee this will not effect your warranty, but please proceed at your own risk.
Remove the rear back rest screws using a 6mm hex bit
remove the side rails with a 9mm hex bit
slide the rear set off
with a 10mm socket remove the rider seat
remove the tank bolt with a 8mm and 10mm socket
its a good idea to do this with an empty tank
gently lift the tank and slide back, get an assistant to hold the tank up
un plug the main fuel line, it has push clips either side
remove the rubber cover around the fuel pump plug, with your finger push the tab inwards and pull the plug
go to the right side and remove the 2 breather hoses, one is bigger than the other
lift the tank and put it in a safe place
remove the rocker bolts with a 10mm socket, start from left to right
remove the coil unit by unscrewing the 3 bolts, use a 10mm socket, there are 2 earth wire the go through 2 bolts
gently lift the rocker cover, leave the gasket on the cylinder block
grab a 14mm hex bit and unscrew the crank screw cap
make sure the seal stays in the screw cap
remove the spark plug with a 16mm socket
check spark plug gap, it should be between 0.7mm and 0.8mm
you dont have to do this but for illustration purpose im double checking im at top dead centre, here I place a clean screw driver into the park plug hole, here I can see when it lifts to the top the piston is then at top dead centre ready for adjustment, turn the crank anti clock wise
the camshaft gear will have a T on the top this should face plat with the rocker arm clamp
you can also check the valves have free play, if the dont, turn another rotation and try again
here are the valve gap measurements, 0.18mm for the exhaust and 0.08mm for the inlet
both valves were too tight, to adjust unscrew the 10mm lock nut and use a flat screw driver to turn, as you tighten keep the centre still it will take some trial and error but you will get there, once done turn the engine over twice and re check
install the spark plug
check there is no debris in the engine
slide on the rocker cover, gently place the seal into the groove with your fingers, you shouldn't need to replace the seal at your first service, no sealant is required if you have left it on the engine side. Once you are happy and you can see the rubber seated all the way around then tighten the rocker bolts to 10nm
clean the engine
screw the crank cap back on, just nip it up
install the coil pack and dont forget the 2 earth wires here
install the tank, make sure the hoses are not pinched, check the cables that run along the frame are not getting caught at the front of the tank locaters
install the bolt
start the engine and leave running for ten minutes checking for any leaks
while its running install the rider seat
then install the passenger seat
and finally the rear grab rails and back rest
leave the rails loose until you screw the back rest in
clean all the areas you have touched
now we are ready to change the oil and filter
here is the oil I use, it exceeds manufactures specifications, they recommend semi synthetic but im switching to fully as this is the brand I always use and its vastly available
start by turning off the engine
allow to stand for ten minutes
remove the oil filler cap
place a drain bowl underneath
unscrew the filter plate underneath the engine using a 10mm socket
loose the bolts and allow to drip for 5 minutes
fully loosen the screws
pull out the plastic filter
place on a rag
unscrew the crank case drain bolt with a 17mm socket
unscrew the oil filter cover with a 6mm allen socket
remove the filter and not orientation of the filter, spring facing outwards
clean the area with parts cleaner, this cleaner is rubber safe
grab the new filter and soak it in clean oil
clean all the parts
keeping the filter dirt free place in the filter hole with spring facing out
firmly push the plate and even screw the bolts in working around as you tighten
tighten to 10nm
tighten the 17mm drain bolt
place the plastic filter in and tighten the bolts, only nip these to 8nm
clean the area
fill the jug with 900ml of oil
slow pour it into the engine
grab the 1 litre bottle and pour 700ml in
check the oil level inspection glass as you go along, make sure its above the minimum mark
start the engine, idle for 2 minutes, turn off wait one minute and re check level, put the rest of the oil in, this bike takes 1.7 to 1.9 litres of oil
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[@nicksepisode]

Just a quick note, the manaul says use 15w50, however I'm using 10w50 oil because the climate in the UK isn't as hot, so 10w50 is ideal. Please check with your local dealer before you decide what oil grade to use. 😃

[@hr4669]

On my side in Brittany, i use 10W40 for the same reasons.

[@daveinwla6360]

I agree with your choice, especially since the fully synthetic oil can provide the wider viscosity range.

[@joecamel6835]

@@hr4669 Which makes more sense since the second number deals with heat while the first with cold.

[@ridewithbcraja]

Hi Nick, Can you please share the link for Meteor 350 Workshop Manual ? Video is informative and clean explanation. 👌🏽

[@rudrakshs2442]

My bike is classic 350 reborn, so can i use the oil grade 15w50. Bike i use in indian roads

[@kikesitoo]

Holy Molly.... this is how any video shall be made in YT, superb image quality, straight to the point, concise and right words, outstanding content creator, and music in the background at perfect volume. Thanks!

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you so much!

[@frankmatthews3755]

This is an absolutely spectacular video! The quality of the video, precise step by step instructions, as well as excellent audio make this a stellar (pardon the pun) instructional resource for anyone with the desire to take on this very important maintenance procedure. I look forward to viewing your other videos and pointing others in your direction. On behalf of the entire Meteor community, thank you!

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks Frank I'm honoured, these videos take a long time, so it's great to hear comments like this.

[@steveb1297]

For me, this was the most helpful video for me to service my Hunter 350. 👍 Like others have said, both valves were too tight. I bought a 500km service kit and oil from Hitchcocks Motorcycles but didn’t use any of the supplied gaskets. So they are saved for the next service 👍. Hunter 350 indicator reset is to find trip B with ignition switched on, then press and continuously hold i button for 10 seconds, keep it pressed and switch off the ignition, count 15-20 seconds while still pressing the i button, then switch on ignition and continue pressing the i button. The spanner symbol should flash 5 times before disappearing and then you can finally release the i button 👍

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks for your kind words, i try my best to make videos as clear and precise as I can to help others, after all these bikes are made for the home mechanic to work on. Thanks again and ride safe my friend

[@philpeacock7803]

What a refreshing video. Makes the job so easy for people who want to learn to service their bikes themselves. Great job.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks Phil!

[@allentumminello2343]

This is the best example I’ve seen. Thank you so much. Dealers should let customers know about your video

[@nicksepisode]

I appreciate that!

[@melfzs]

One of the best and most precise service videos on KZbin ! Excellent stuff 👏

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks 💜

[@pmfsify]

This is the correct 1st service (tappets adjust) that many dealers forget to do.

[@nicksepisode]

Vital service here

[@pmfsify]

@@nicksepisode my Himalayan only changed oil and filter and some spoke wheel adjust in 300 miles, 1st service, no tappets. After that have problems with pre ignition issues coming with a metal noise at 3000rpm coming from the engine, anoying sound that dealer always said is normal...NO not normal and now unfortunatley i dont ride RE anymore but still thinking buying a Meteor in near future but i'm affraid the situation persist in those new 350 engines?!

[@respecthub1220]

I suggest u don't buy re motorcycles​@@pmfsify

[@respecthub1220]

​@@pmfsify if u just want to loose ur money then go for it any other brand is clearly ahead of this brand. Never invest in royal Enfield

[@pmfsify]

@@respecthub1220 i sold mine 411 himi after 5 months because excessive metallic sound in top of the engine above 3000rpm... the dealer always told me is normal!? LoL

[@shottostravels]

Well done, very clear instructions and super camera angles to explain the process. Great. Great video.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you 😊

[@alexgrecu4395]

You're the best man, I'm so glad I bumped into your tutorial. I have a 2024 Meteor 350, my first bike ever, love it so much that I want to spend as much time with riding and maintain it. I may take it to the dealer shop only if it will need anything something more than I can do myself. don't care much for their warranty. I will check out your other stuff. Thanks for an awesome job showing us how is done !

[@nicksepisode]

You legend

[@Mikethebike721]

Refreshing Nick to watch a proper tradesman demonstrate this work. Your clear presentational style will and should gain you lots of followers. There are far too many chancers out there. Even relatively simple tasks need skill and training. Well done

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks that really means a lot !

[@stevep8062]

thx champ , appreciated , good vid , easy to follow , I'm in Melbourne , all the bike mechanics here are either incompetent or thieves , been riding for 7 yrs & haven't found a mechanic worth using twice , they either don't do the job or stuff it up , brought a new 350 meteor & @ the 500 km 1st service , rode off with flat tyres even though the paperwork said they were checked , glad i saw your video , ill give it a crack myself next time , cheers

[@nicksepisode]

Nice one bud good luck and good on you !

[@maskedmaster1728]

It makes a refreshing change to watch an obvious time served skilled man doing a job WITH PRIDE in his work. well done! It's usually some-half wit bloke, who's doing his own video version, after watching another half-wit's video.

[@nicksepisode]

thank you so much

[@randyolson7255]

Best video I have seen for the valve adjustment. Never really wanted to tackle that job. I normally do the service on mine every 3000 miles. (oil and oil & air filter change) But when it comes to that 6000-mile valve check/adjustment I take it to my dealer. They charge a pretty penny to do it. But as someone else commented you do a good job on the video so a person can see what's going on. Some videos I have seen are poor quality, they go so fast or their hands or something gets in the way so you can't see what they are doing. A person watching ends up having to pause the video and rewind it several times trying to figure out what they just did. I still don't know if I want to attempt it, but if I do, I will look up this video again.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks that means a lot. The only thing that id say, be very careful on tightening the head bolts and valve lock nuts, these are often over tightened and snap, definitely get a torque wrench. the other tricky issue is the rocker cover gasket, its very fiddly to get in, make sure its all flush, if it is all the head bolts when screw down and stop the same amount with using your fingers, just triple check the head is flush before getting the tools on the bolts. one last tricky thing is the plugs for the tank, you need good fingers to squeeze the clips, dont force them, if you give the plug a push in then pull out this helps. and get someone to hold the tank for you, dont rush, give yourself all day to do this job, take breaks and enjoy the experienced, you've got this

[@tuannguyen-ly7xu]

Thank you so much for taken your time and effort to make this video! It sure does help many people like me to save tons of money from unnecessary expense to the dealers in addition what the public has already commenced. Good luck to you! hopefully you will soon receive 1 million views at no time. Cheers

[@nicksepisode]

Aww thank you that means so much

[@tux008]

Outstanding video. Clear, crisp and thorough professional to the core. One thing is sure, "how to service my bike ?" question wouldn't deter me anymore from buying a meteor ❤️👍👌👌

[@nicksepisode]

Thank You!

[@hbansal6299]

what an exquisite service and even better video. bravo !!

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you very much!

[@chriserskine585]

Clear, concise and straight forward, excellent mate👍

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you Chris 😊

[@sellignomod83]

Super great teaching thanks to the both of you. Loved it❤

[@nicksepisode]

Youre welcome 🙏

[@WyreForestBiker]

Excellent video , when you mentioned you had been in the trade for many years the confidence and good work practice you displayed then made sense 👍 I'd be very happy to let you work on my bike !

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you David :)

[@timsatch9198]

Very thorough and clear. I have been a mechanic all my life, but it was still a pleasure to watch. I'm sure if someone had never done anything like that before, your video would have ensured success.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks Tim

[@scottboettcher]

So others know, this pertains to the new Royal Enfield Classic 350 as well. Best, clearest video so far on these two topics. I'm using 15w50 Motul 5100 here in California, and I think it likes it. Still not sure about the warranty and valves, but need to decide quick as I'm getting to 300miles now. Dealers want outrageous money here to do that - $500 and $630US if you can believe it. Anyways, this bike is a load of fun, and I appreciate well-done videos like this one! Ride Safe 🙏🏼

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you Scott

[@bgilgall]

Not sure if you got an answer on this or not Scott. But in the US, you have the right to service your own bike or car or add on accesories without impacting the warranty. Or to have that work done by a third party. Harley were recently heavily fined for contravening owners rights in this area. I was advised to keep receipts for service parts (oil, filter etc) as proof that the needed service work was done. I don't know if the UK is the same way in this respect. I also got some crazy quotes for having the first service done ($320 and $450), hence why I'll be doing it myself. Paying almost 10% of the cost of the bike to have a valve adjust and oil change is extortionate especially when I hear folks in the UK are paying between 120 to 200 pounds for the same.

[@scottboettcher]

@@bgilgall I did not get an answer, but like you I do the work keep receipts. Keep RECORDS, etc. That’s exactly my point to pay 10% of the cost of the bike for a service that takes less than two hours is obscene. I found a good local mechanic who has a shop and charge me 30% of that or $165 I’m still using the MOTUL oil, and unless I see something telling me otherwise I guess I’ll stick with it for now

[@MidnightRider22]

@@scottboettcher Hi Scott, I recently bought the Meteor 350, and just like you said the dealer said the first servicing would be like $650 in Brea, CA. Btw, what city are you in, and what shop you went to for the first servicing? Any recommendation?

[@scottboettcher]

@@MidnightRider22 I’m in Pasadena. Took to a local shop. Not the dealers. That’s insane. I’m sure there’s a local, independent shop near you. Get on yelp and make some calls. That’s what I did. Good luck and … Ride Safe 🙏🏼

[@deslangan748]

As a meteor owner without much mechanical experience, it's great to see such quality maintenance video's. Do you also plan on covering the 3000 mile check on the meteor?

[@nicksepisode]

Oh yes most definitely

[@HABERASAFI]

Thank you so much for a clear and precise video, any other maintenance videos you will upload in the future I will make sure to watch. If you can upload a video about chain adjustment on the Meteor will be greatly appreciated since the one produced by Royal Enfield is not clear enough.

[@nicksepisode]

OK, I will do that. My cb125f service video covers chain adjustment, and it's very similar

[@VuLamDang]

what a wonderfully designed bike for serviceability. I still remember the nightmare of digging through the old Honda moped that plagued my home town lol, and they produce only 1/5 the power of this bad boy

[@pavlemarina]

Why I was nervous as if this is my bike, I even do not have a bike (although RE is my dream) Great instructional video, very professionally made, little helper was happily trotting around 😊

[@nicksepisode]

Yes she's part of the healthy and system team bless her

[@markymarknj]

This video is EXCELLENT! Though I'm a Meteor 350 owner who did the first run-in service, I found it helpful.

[@Merthyr-Dave]

What a very clear video, helps us all, thanks

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers Dave

[@PhilipCollard-t1k]

Hi Nick you are brilliant… I think I could do my own service after watching that.. thank you

[@nicksepisode]

You’re welcome

[@toddcott9510]

A first class demo. I would just add , it's always a good idea to put a little copper grease on the spark plug thread. The coating on the plug can react with the aluminium of the cylinder. It's rare, but its a big problem if it happens.

[@maskedavenger2578]

Only a moron would put copper or any type of grease on spark plug threads . Screw them in hand tight & then nip them up a third of a turn ,or torque to manufacturers specs .

[@shardlake]

Great job, do like the simplicity of this engine, looks easy to work on compared to many new bikes, reminds me of my DT175 that I would do all my own servicing on.

[@nicksepisode]

most definitely !

[@burtvhulberthyhbn7583]

I had a 68 DT-250. Valve adjustment was quite easy if I remember.

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

Great informative video Nick & well presented are add this to my DIY library on how to do things as I intend to do many things myself Once again thanks! PS I hope Jodie made you a nice cup of tea lol👍🏻

[@nicksepisode]

she treated me too lunch :)

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

This is a great tutorial, Nick. Followed it to do my Hunter service (slightly different beneath the tank but essentially the same). Many thanks for taking the time and trouble to do this. 👍

[@nicksepisode]

Fantastic

[@markwhitehead1658]

That was superb. Easy to follow 👌

[@lstanich1]

Thanks!

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you!

[@krasky]

Excellent video/guide! Thank you very much! Based on this I made the oil change myself last weekend. Next I'll try to the valve adjustment as well but I have to order some tools first (14mm hex bit, long 16 mm socket for plug removal and obviously the feeler gauge).

[@nicksepisode]

Well done Mr White

[@krasky]

@@nicksepisode "You're god damn right!"

[@francescozanna6946]

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance comes to mind. Excellent video, very clear and professional, but I won't try this at home 🙂

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you 😊

[@velocettektt]

Hi Nick. Just a few observations from me following your video to adjust the valve gear on my Classic 350. I found it virtually impossible to accurately reseat the cover back on the gasket with the gasket in situ. I removed the rear electrical connections that impede removal and replacement of the rocker cover. I also removed the little finned piece on the near side just beneath the rocker cover. I removed the old gasket completely with the D section rubber piece covered by the small finned piece. I then fitted the gasket into the rocker cover groove and reassembled the two together. Without those 2 electrical connections in the way it slid back on easily without any wrestling! I am not knocking your video, it was excellent. I am just noting for other's benefit that I found it necessary to take a slightly different approach.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks for your input :)

[@wdpepler]

Very clear and concise video. You are doing yeoman's work sir.🙂

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks a ton

[@paulfoster5432]

Very helpful and informative indeed, Thanks very much for your excellent video 👍 I'm soon to be buying a Royal Enfield Hunter 350 And I'm sure this video will be of great help to me, Cheers Paul Foster 👌

[@nicksepisode]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sidweazel2883]

Really useful well made video, you got the tone, tempo and information spot on. Thanks.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you 😊

[@GordonTillmanTexas]

This video was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@nicksepisode]

You are so welcome!

[@davidweller3991]

Thanks Nick, I've got a CB125F and follow your site, soon to buy a Meteor.

[@nicksepisode]

Awesome David

[@Lee-70ish]

Good over view. Do all my own servicing. My 350 clasdic had a tight exhaust . The whole point of these single potters is ease of maintenance and repair.

[@nicksepisode]

Absolutely 💯

[@johnpoe5569]

great video!!!! thanks for sharing......one little thing, if your timing mark is on the crank you are correct to check for the compression stroke, however if the timing mark is on the cam shaft that will be the only observed timing position. Again great video thanks for taking the time to put it together!

[@nicksepisode]

Good tip!

[@mikewatson361]

Another very informative video👍 great work👌🏍

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks! 👍

[@ryanheisler9648]

For anyone following this for newer models of the meteor 350 - RE seems to have removed the "T" and arrow to indicate top dead center. My 2023 meteor fireball doesn't have it. Sticking a screwdriver into the spark plug while and cracking the engine by hand worked well enough, but RE makes a tool to lock the cam at top dead center that you can maybe get on eBay

[@nicksepisode]

@@ryanheisler9648 cheers for the info

[@jimthesprayer]

Hi do you know the torque setting for the 17mm drain bolt?

[@tarragonadreamin]

Thanks Nick, for this excellent clear and complete video. Understand that hex bits and Allen key are the same? Interested to hear why fully synthetic oil is better than semi-synthetic? First video for this job, that mentions checking the spark plug gap - thanks! Love that Meteor's colour, but I have to say I prefer my Halcyon Grey Classic Reborn ,-) The dealer said that checking the tappets "wasn't necessary!

[@nicksepisode]

love the Halcyon Grey!! semi synth is good too dont think ones better than the other, this engine dont rev much, you'd be fine either way

[@nicksepisode]

tappets are 100 percent necessary at first service, do not skip this, only a non RE dealer would say this.

[@tarragonadreamin]

@@nicksepisode unfortunately it seems many RE dealers don't do it to avoid cheesing off owners with a hefty bill for the first service (which I believe is free in India). I wrote to RE and they replied very quickly, and were concerned that their Official dealer wasn't following the service manual. I think I will do it myself. Many thanks again.

[@tarragonadreamin]

I followed your videos instructions and although it was a bit of a pig to do, I did the adjustments (inlet was very tight). Now (of course haha) it seems to be noisier "clickety clickety" than before. Stupidly I didn't record the engine noise before. Some posts on forums suggest that with the clearances being tight from the factory, the engines are quieter, and once set to 0,08/0,18 then the tappets are louder? Would very much appreciate your comments / suggestions. I will do the job again and check once more (I didn't turn the engine and recheck as you suggested) So that could mean improper settings (i.e. what a plonker). Many thanks!

[@jacek8122]

Great video instruction! Substantive, with great shots and commentary. Please describe what the warranty period for your machine was like when you did not show up for scheduled inspections? (I'm guessing you did all the work yourself) I'm planning to buy a classic and I don't want to raise the operating costs by taking the motorcycle to a service center so that someone can do simple maintenance work for me... Thank you and greetings from Poland. Jack

[@nicksepisode]

warranty lasted 3 years, i performed this after the first 2 months, its a grey area with warranty being void, but RE are very lenient when it comes to owners servicing their own bikes, so if you have proof of service and used genuine parts you should be ok

[@jacek8122]

Unfortunately - checked with a local seller. Any unauthorized intervention will deactivate the warranty...

[@simodakir5990]

Thankyou so much for this great video. You make it seem easy for us . Thanks again . Waiting for next videos. 👍👍

[@nicksepisode]

You're welcome

[@luisaraujo4842]

Excelente explicación tengo una meteor mismo color con apenas 800 km para mi gusto un andar suave y velocidad justa para este tipo de motos ya con 62 años , saludos desde Argentina hasta cualquier momento lo mejor para ustedes.

[@nicksepisode]

Muchas gracias. Viaja seguro amigo

[@Mark-el8sb]

Outstanding video! Very clear and concise.

[@nicksepisode]

Glad it was helpful!

[@devonnobles1083]

That looks so easy! After doing a valve service on my Suzuki C50, this is borderline pornographic to watch. I WANT A CLASSIC 350 SO BAD!

[@nicksepisode]

Love it!

[@lamondaforestry]

Bravo sir! Excellent content.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you 😊

[@Евгений-ю3ш7л]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@nicksepisode]

You’re welcome

[@deepakgowder4824]

Great video and clear explanation. Nick.. Waiting for your upcoming services videos.. And plan throttle body clean. !

[@corradolepori6128]

Bravissimo, semplicemente perfetto

[@williamnethercott4364]

Good video, can't fault what you've done. Call me old-fashioned but what a faff to set the tappets! All the stuff you have to remove to gain access for a routine job would drive me round the bend. As an old (OK, very old) Triumph man, I was used to just unscrewing one little cover per valve to do the same job. Are all the new RE engines designed like this? What about the Interceptor?

[@shardlake]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYqQeZWXmLubnJI Interceptor service by Nick

[@nicksepisode]

the interceptor is a tad easier, (i have a video on this) although this design RE are using are much better to work on than say a modern triumph.

[@scottboettcher]

Agreed - only thing I don't like about my new Royal Enfield Classic 350 Seems stupid in 2022, but it is what it is!

[@fredsmith1774]

Don't care for all the work adjusting tappets, buy yourself a Moto Guzzi Easy peasy.. two wrenches, a screwdriver and a set of feeler gages did I mention the chain maintenance? Shaft drive so no chain bother,

[@andyfromsandy6139]

Get a Harley with oil filled lifters requiring no adjustment whatsoever.@@fredsmith1774

[@caahacky]

Thanks for this. Great camera work, Subbed.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks for the sub!

[@DavidWatson-m7l]

Excellent. Thank you😃

[@nicksepisode]

You are welcome!

[@jean-lucdagniaux225]

Thanks for this precious video ! 👍

[@nicksepisode]

You're welcome 😊

[@CarlosJimenez-yk2sh]

Help, I hope you read this message. Follow the steps in the video. Now it sounds like a clack XD, I understand that it would be due to poor valve adjustment, which is why I have two questions. 1. How much should I tighten the nut? Should it be very tight or slightly tight? 2. How much should I adjust the valve? Should the valve gauge have some resistance or should it pass freely between the valves? I hope you can help me so I can correct the calibration I did because I adjusted the valve nut a lot and I think I must have opened the valve a little because when I passed the calibrator there was no resistance. Greetings

[@nicksepisode]

Adjust the valve to what the feel gauge says in the video. I’d recommend taking this to a mechanic and get it checked.

[@nas4js]

On 6:14 we can see the correct, as it is on the manual on fig.5.8.105, the gasket is on the cylinder head cover!!

[@nicksepisode]

this will save you using instant gasket as its used on the head, do as you wish

[@danschmitz413]

Nice work. Thanks!

[@marsoelflaco5722]

Fine, step-by-step instructions.👌🏽At the 10 minute mark of the video you said that you weren't changing the oil, but didn't you change the oil?

[@nicksepisode]

I meant to say O rings. Slip of the tounge. Well spotted, though

[@marsoelflaco5722]

@njepisodes Thanks very much for the clarification.😊 I thought that I was misunderstanding some "biker" terminology.✌🏾

[@ianjohnson4987]

A brilliant video. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@nicksepisode]

welcome aboard

[@LaneWatson]

Great video! I followed this and everything went smooth. However, on crank shaft cap and oil filter cap I’m getting oil misting (not really a leak). I used torque wrench on them. Any ideas on why this is happenening? Thanks for doing video. My dealer wanted $750 for this.

[@nicksepisode]

good job, put some grease around the seal before install

[@stephensudlow6938]

Great tutorial nick

[@nicksepisode]

Glad you think so!

[@Sankara561]

Great video, I'll be following all your instructionals for my Meteor. And I think you all covered Interceptor and NC750, both of which are shortlisted for my next bike. No need to change the crush washer on the plug? On my ratty past bikes I admit to reusing them if they still looked in shape and I couldn't find my replacement ones at the time, seemed not to leak from there afterwards (they had other worse leaks anyway!)

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks for the follow. Sometimes u can get away with re hosing the crush washer. No jarm in getting prepared, though (unlike me)

[@lancerbiker5263]

Nice work. Surprised you didn't check, and then clean the oil screen. Not uncommon to find metal bits after run in. Looking forward to next post. Cheers.

[@jacek8122]

Could you point to a repair book with dedicated Nm values? I see you use it in the video. Thank you.

[@nicksepisode]

Go onto Google and search "classic 350 workshop manual" you'll find a link on a forum

[@arkadiuszk.3898]

Well done.

[@kevindarkstar]

Just a quick one, won't using fully synthetic oil increase the running in mileage due to the reduced friction of the synthetic oil 🤔 I'd have thought sticking with the semi synthetic till at least 1200 miles and then switch would be better.

[@nicksepisode]

Oil will be changed at 1k anyway I don't belive 300 miles is enough really.

[@ptilrem]

Aaw, and I was hoping Jodie would do the service herself. That bike is so easy to work on, that she easily can do it for the next service-video.

[@nicksepisode]

Perhaps next time, good idea

[@LandRoverDS2020]

Job well done mate

[@rhiannonstudios]

Thank you very much for this mate, much appreciated 👍🏻

[@nicksepisode]

Glad it helped

[@weltsauerstoff]

Great video work! Thank you!

[@nicksepisode]

You're welcome

[@binjanitor]

Great video! Thanks. Total newb here. Can you also post links to the tools? Did they come in a kit or did you pick them up individually?

[@nicksepisode]

I purchased them individually

[@airborne15545]

Great video, I made the mistake of tightening the engine cover bolts too tight and snapped one, thank god I was able to get it out and order a new one…. Watched another video which says to tighten them hand tight, and then give an quarter turn…anyway you can comment on this with your opinion on tightening those bolts

[@nicksepisode]

once they come to a stop with hand, turn 1/4 of a turn

[@airborne15545]

@@nicksepisode thank you, also did you notice the tappets sounding more noisy after the service? My bike runs so much better after the service but I had a guy tell me the tapping noise is not good and I might have adjusted them too loose, but he doesn’t even own a royal enfield😞 I’m hoping it’s just the way the bike is supposed to sound

[@nicksepisode]

@airborne15545 the noise should be the same as before. Take your feeler gauge to your mechanic and show them the specs to make sure you have used the correct gauges. The numbers can get confusing on them

[@bergsteiger3000]

Excellent video, very helpfull!

[@nicksepisode]

Glad it was helpful!

[@abhijitpatil9745]

Amazing and such a detailed video!! It appears that you have been servicing you bike all by yourself. Have you found and issues with respect to quality, or anything else that needs to be highlighted. Actually, I am thinking of buy one for myself.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you. No issues, they're great !

[@babayaga.mp4]

Thanks for the video Nick! Could you point me to the torque wrench that you've been using? I'm pretty new to the mechanic world, and I'm excited to being my journey as a mechanic!!

[@nicksepisode]

this one: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394836841659 and this one: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/386099875598

[@indrishmo]

Solid content - cheers for the knowledge share! ❤

[@nicksepisode]

My pleasure!

[@markwood9755]

Brilliant content, thank you, now subscribed

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers Mark, welcome

[@taichimeteorman]

A very informative and useful video. Did you have any issues with locating your rocker gasket as Im told they can be a real pain to align?

[@nicksepisode]

Yes it was quite tricky. Time and patience is key. Along as its all even and the 3 cover bolts screw in hand tight before you nip them up then you'll be fine

[@johnrutherford4276]

Thank you for this excellent video. Can you tell me where or how to get the ‘workshop’ manual you used from please?

[@nicksepisode]

I searched for it on Google. Think it was on a Royal Enfield owners forum.

[@johnrutherford4276]

Thank you 👍

[@scottboettcher]

You can also call RE and they will email you the full manual. It's something like 1300 pages! I'm not joking... Ride Safe 🙏🏼

[@jacek8122]

I'm coming back to your video - it's really great. If I may, I will also ask about the adjustment screws. Do they have square heads in addition to the screwdriver cutout? I can't see it in the recording - thank you and best regards.

[@nicksepisode]

Yes they do bud

[@sikoku78]

Thank you.

[@joseaguinaga835]

Let me start by saying thank you to aa great video, just one quick question ....what tool are you using to turn the crank?? and where can I purchase such tool?

[@nicksepisode]

It's just a T bar. You can get them at most tool shops

[@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246]

Great video. Very informatic. Best wishes from Germany

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you 😊

[@PatrickLeFloch]

What document shows the tappets' gaps? I dont see that in my USA maintenance manual. FWIW, I just did mine thanks to this video and zoomed into the screenshot of your manual to double check. Exhaust was hadn't move in 300mi, the intake was a wee tight.

[@ANIK5261]

Good job... tight inlet caused painful cold starts?

[@nicksepisode]

@ANIK5261 it won’t help

[@paulhayes4309]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@nicksepisode]

You're welcome!

[@Exiledk]

They made that difficult. Oh well. Let's hope my first service on my new Meteor gets done properly.. I wonder though, if I should check the valves myself anyway...?

[@nicksepisode]

If you are a fan hand with the tools than why not give it a go

[@noneone2u]

Great video! Thank you. I just subscribed.

[@nicksepisode]

It's great to have you on board!

[@karamrider]

clean work

[@AnalogueInTheUK]

Dead easy to follow. Subscribed.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you

[@glendyble4725]

Great video nick, I hear the drive chain adjustment is not as straightforward as other bikes ??

[@nicksepisode]

It's pretty straightforward, similar to my interceptor video I published last week

[@jean-francoisauger9912]

Hi, I should've seen your video first on how to adjust valves! Done mine yesterday and they were both tighter than spec, now I seam to hear the valves clicking more! How can you unmistakably know you're on the compression stroke TDC? Would it be possible to loosen the exhaust valve while on the exhaust stroke TDC? I used locking tool and could easily loosen and adjust both valves... Also for oil grade, my RE dealer sold me full synthetic 20W50 oil for my first oil change.. because of city heat.. I'm in Canada, not LA! Many thanks!

[@nicksepisode]

oh no, I purposely added the part about a possible 2nd rotation may be required as ive seen a few videos not talk about this. good you got it sorted in the end

[@ammarashraftemrikar7839]

Make a video on scram 411 tappept setting

[@nicksepisode]

Already have

[@arjunkumara7341]

Superb video ❤ can you share the manual

[@nicksepisode]

i no longer have it, but it can be found on the royal enfield forum

[@patrickcol]

Excellent video. Presumably you have access to the RE workshop manual but `I don't think this is freely available is it?

[@nicksepisode]

It's available online on the Royal enfield forums.