After watching this video I gave my 2021 Himalayan a going over and found the stem nut to be VERY loose. Thank you for this, and all of your informative and interesting videos. Keep up the god work.
Great Info, it will come in useful. I picked up my new Himalayan this week from Throttle Company, Columbus great people. Thanks for all the useful content.
Great video. Periodic Maintenance is important! The nuts that hold the O.E M hand guards are the most frequent offenders on my 2020 Himi, followed by the rear exhaust hanger. Several fasteners were "stupid tight" from the factory. Also learned that the tension existing on some of the OEM bash plate fasteners, (due to bend in the design) almost requires a helper in order to keep your sanity. 😎
Though I'm a Meteor owner, I found this video valuable; it gave me some good ideas! Even if you don't own a particular model bike, it's still good to watch these videos, because you may pick up some good ideas on doing different tasks... :)
In place Instead of the 24mm socket you can use a 15/16”. 24mm=.944”, 15/16”=.937” .007” difference, most tool manufacturers (even the pricy tool truck brands) will use the same socket for both sizes.
I love people that use the almost but not quite same size tools. Ok if you're only running a nut off or on. Put any descent torque on it and you will start rounding the flats off. Please buy good quality correct size sockets. You will thank yourself when you have to crack that axle nut loose one day
@@mattyb7736 ...or just try the fit, since fastener wrenching sizes are not guaranteed accurate. A good fitting wrench or socket is better than a loose fitting one, even if it is the specified size.
What no 24mm socket???? LOL... Oh, that's right Harley's don't use metric well at least the older models. That's one issue every Himalayan has is that stem nut along with the bearings. I find myself checking that nut more than any other nut. Another great video.
G'day Ronin from Australia, very important tips for any Motorcycle even if it's New from the dealership, l have found nut loose from day one, also after ever ride you should put a spanner over the bike, l have had to buy more tools to suit the 650 Interceptor , theirs nothing worse when something comes adrift half way through a ride, maintenance is a must for longevity of a machine, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
Useful tips! The missis and I collect our new Himalayans in the next couple of weeks- cannot wait! Still keeping my Super Tenere and XV950R though.... I owned the RE Classic 500 for 5 years- always had to check my nuts n bolts.
It is always good to check the nuts and bolts on a motorcycle, or even scooter or bicycle, I had once a loose bolt on a pannier holder of my bicycle, it almost ruined my holyday as it feld of I could make temporary repair with a piece of steel wire from a fence, and I found a replacement bolt at a bike shop so now I regulary check all the bolts and nuts.
Well Steve this was a TIGHTEN video. But, if you watch my TCLOCS video and all my other videos I preach heavy about tire pressure. search my catalog for airmoto system. I can tell you a new viewer from your comment. Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing
I found one of the screws securing the lower front front fender several turns loose when checking fasteners. It's certainly good to check the major critical safety fasteners, but all that you can access should get a periodic check.
Never had my stem nut or triple clamps come loose. Pulled it apart at 500 miles, washed and greased then re assembled with just a spot of loctite. Mine was pretty dry and not much grease.
Dear friend.. Very good to know, thanks. In my humble experience, if I can contribute, I found bolts in cover exhaust to be loosened. I lost one a couple of times. And also odometer cable tends to break in the middle fork support, in this case I opt for lubricating a bit from time to time to give it some roon in the support. Hope it helps. Best regards,
Thanks Pepe, these were the Top 5 I found In my research and personal experience, there are more obviously, but I chose 5 to keep the video within watchable parameters. Thanks for you comment and cheers.
Looking for a new bike within the next few months… loved my ‘76 Triumph Bonneville and learned a ton about cars and maintenance of old motorcycles but I need something more modern with electric start, smoother transmission. and better brakes. I think the meteor or Himalayan may be the ticket. Not worried about a little maintenance but parts availability I am concerned about. Believe it or not, parts for my old triumph are everywhere online.
Yeah watch that header nut on the steering, loose on arrival, tightened at service came loose again. Tightened down now! I think the original looseness caused the headset bearing to go which was replaced. @montysmotoadventures Ride Safe. Monty.
Well my Himalayan's becoming hard to shift thru gears and downshifting is a nightmare.. I'd have to kick it down sometimes unless i rev match and downshift.. and dropping the gear from 2nd to 1st makes a huge *clunk!.
I’m still having trouble verifying whether the big bore upgrade can be done on the 2022 due to the different location of of the ECU. Anyone know? Kinda random question.
I better buy a decent torque wrench. I saw the Scram is starting to arrive in the US now. Would love your opinion on that compared to the Himalayan if you can get a ride on one. Thanks.
After watching this video I gave my 2021 Himalayan a going over and found the stem nut to be VERY loose. Thank you for this, and all of your informative and interesting videos. Keep up the god work.
8:05pm
After watching this I need to check these on my Himalayan
Thanks Ol’Man. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.
Thank you Ward
Yup, it all starts w one loose bolt…….
Then, the cascade.
Thanks sir. High value content as usual. 👍🏼
Great stuff for all of us do-it-yourself mechanics. I appreciate the effort you make to create such valuable videos. Bravo.
Thanks ever so much Scooter
Nice video. 👍 very good tips.
Good information for sure.
5:49 Thanks for the chance.
Great Info, it will come in useful. I picked up my new Himalayan this week from Throttle Company, Columbus great people. Thanks for all the useful content.
Great video. Periodic Maintenance is important! The nuts that hold the O.E M hand guards are the most frequent offenders on my 2020 Himi, followed by the rear exhaust hanger. Several fasteners were "stupid tight" from the factory. Also learned that the tension existing on some of the OEM bash plate fasteners, (due to bend in the design) almost requires a helper in order to keep your sanity. 😎
Though I'm a Meteor owner, I found this video valuable; it gave me some good ideas! Even if you don't own a particular model bike, it's still good to watch these videos, because you may pick up some good ideas on doing different tasks... :)
In place Instead of the 24mm socket you can use a 15/16”. 24mm=.944”, 15/16”=.937” .007” difference, most tool manufacturers (even the pricy tool truck brands) will use the same socket for both sizes.
I love people that use the almost but not quite same size tools. Ok if you're only running a nut off or on. Put any descent torque on it and you will start rounding the flats off. Please buy good quality correct size sockets. You will thank yourself when you have to crack that axle nut loose one day
@@mattyb7736 ...or just try the fit, since fastener wrenching sizes are not guaranteed accurate. A good fitting wrench or socket is better than a loose fitting one, even if it is the specified size.
What no 24mm socket???? LOL... Oh, that's right Harley's don't use metric well at least the older models. That's one issue every Himalayan has is that stem nut along with the bearings. I find myself checking that nut more than any other nut. Another great video.
thanks, OMR , I'll have to check those
G'day Ronin from Australia, very important tips for any Motorcycle even if it's New from the dealership, l have found nut loose from day one, also after ever ride you should put a spanner over the bike, l have had to buy more tools to suit the 650 Interceptor , theirs nothing worse when something comes adrift half way through a ride, maintenance is a must for longevity of a machine, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
Really useful video. Thanks for making it! Are you intending to do one on the Meteor too?
I just might have too!
Hello, I hope you are doing well there ! Thanks again for the good tips. Have a nice week 👍
Greetings from Belgium ✌️
Thanks, you too!
Great advice Jeff.
Specially like the way you showed your viewers which bolts to tighten and where they are.
Nice one my friend.
Neil
Excellent video Ronin! This will help many
Thanks You
Useful tips! The missis and I collect our new Himalayans in the next couple of weeks- cannot wait! Still keeping my Super Tenere and XV950R though.... I owned the RE Classic 500 for 5 years- always had to check my nuts n bolts.
These are some of my favorite kinds of videos. 🤷♀️
It is always good to check the nuts and bolts on a motorcycle, or even scooter or bicycle, I had once a loose bolt on a pannier holder of my bicycle, it almost ruined my holyday as it feld of I could make temporary repair with a piece of steel wire from a fence, and I found a replacement bolt at a bike shop so now I regulary check all the bolts and nuts.
why its also important to wash your bike and feel for loose or missing bolts mud and debris may be hiding
Great video! I ride a Klr 650 and find the foot peg bolts are another thing to check, seems like the gravel road riding can work them loose!
11:18 am roll by, Ol' Man......Thanks for the info re: tightening critical bolts!
Thanks for the info Old man
Nice work - often overlooked items, like tyre pressures, vital.
Well Steve this was a TIGHTEN video. But, if you watch my TCLOCS video and all my other videos I preach heavy about tire pressure. search my catalog for airmoto system. I can tell you a new viewer from your comment. Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing
Perfect timing. Thanks
So glad!
You must have good training from your Harley’s . I always check every bolt bi-monthly, my little PMS .
Thanks for the video.
I found one of the screws securing the lower front front fender several turns loose when checking fasteners. It's certainly good to check the major critical safety fasteners, but all that you can access should get a periodic check.
Never had my stem nut or triple clamps come loose. Pulled it apart at 500 miles, washed and greased then re assembled with just a spot of loctite. Mine was pretty dry and not much grease.
Thank you, this is very helpful! Much appreciated 👍😊
Sir. I can't thank you enough for making this video. Great job!
👍👍👍👍👍
Yet another good video
Shiny side up riding to you Ronin
Dear friend.. Very good to know, thanks. In my humble experience, if I can contribute, I found bolts in cover exhaust to be loosened. I lost one a couple of times. And also odometer cable tends to break in the middle fork support, in this case I opt for lubricating a bit from time to time to give it some roon in the support. Hope it helps. Best regards,
Thanks Pepe, these were the Top 5 I found In my research and personal experience, there are more obviously, but I chose 5 to keep the video within watchable parameters. Thanks for you comment and cheers.
Saw lil’ronin @ 5:50
Looking for a new bike within the next few months… loved my ‘76 Triumph Bonneville and learned a ton about cars and maintenance of old motorcycles but I need something more modern with electric start, smoother transmission. and better brakes. I think the meteor or Himalayan may be the ticket. Not worried about a little maintenance but parts availability I am concerned about. Believe it or not, parts for my old triumph are everywhere online.
Same is true with Royal Enfield. Parts everywhere especially India
A few more: turn signals, muffler heat shield, handlebar bolts, hand controls. All those went loose.
and guess what! everything you mentioned was loose also! lmao.
all motorcycles need to be checked regularly, hence my TCLOCS video
Hey how about a video with tips on how to ride on gravel. I enjoy your channel a lot, very informative.
th-cam.com/video/eELTk0_ixO0/w-d-xo.html You haven't seen this one?
Great tips , thank you .
A service manual is a no find in Canada . Dealer can’t even get one !!
Any idea where to get one for a 2022 ?
Yeah watch that header nut on the steering, loose on arrival, tightened at service came loose again. Tightened down now! I think the original looseness caused the headset bearing to go which was replaced. @montysmotoadventures Ride Safe. Monty.
Yup.. Routine inspections are critical for keeping it on two wheels lol good video as usual!
Well my Himalayan's becoming hard to shift thru gears and downshifting is a nightmare.. I'd have to kick it down sometimes unless i rev match and downshift.. and dropping the gear from 2nd to 1st makes a huge *clunk!.
Little Dude rolled out at 5 minuts 49 seconds!
Hallo Frends,
What I think is often forgotten is to check the tightness of the spoke.
⭕️jus a heads-up... every inch of extension you lose 10% of applied torque
Thanks OMR, is that engine bigger than a classic and more powerful? (Interchangeable?)🤔
411cc yes bigger, interchangeable? No plug and play
Hi, What size torque wrenches do you use for your bikes? What bits and pieces do I need along with a torque wrench? Kind regards
I have two one for lower inch pounds and a heavier for foot pounds. Both offer NM so the range fits nearly all I do
I’m still having trouble verifying whether the big bore upgrade can be done on the 2022 due to the different location of of the ECU. Anyone know?
Kinda random question.
"Critical Fasteners" not just a Harley thing....
I better buy a decent torque wrench. I saw the Scram is starting to arrive in the US now. Would love your opinion on that compared to the Himalayan if you can get a ride on one. Thanks.
When I get one you definitely will
@@OlManRonin Thankyou sir.
where did you get the torque specs?
Good stuff. Don't forget to check the tension on your Johnson rod as well... 😉
WTF? Must be near the Exhaust Bearings
@@OlManRonin Yup, near the muffler relay coils.
Every big single owner knows they must tighten their nuts daily. (And the bolts too)
ok
552...
It’s my bed time in 35 minutes ☹️
Sleep Well
I'll still be asleep, Aghr.
Me too. He's an evil man scheduling these when the sane part of the world is asleep
@@mattyb7736 So EVIL!
Always keep some LOCKTITE in the workshop, and you won't have do that again!
loctite isn't perfect, it helps, but even red isn't foolproof. Years of riding tell you this.