Next time you change the oil fit a magnetic sump plug. It's amazing how much they trap that filters and screens miss. Also, they work whether the engine is running or not. The best I have found is an American brand called "Dimple" and, yes, they do make one that fits the Himalayan.
Great video! I have a bunch of old aluminum hotel pans that I use for feeding my chickens. Just did the first service on my new '23 Scram 411. I used a couple flaps of cardboard to redirect the oil away from the drain and filter openings, but on the filter side, it ran down the cardboard and into the bash plate lol :/ Will use the aluminum next time, thanks for the tip! By the way, I don't have a 21mm socket either, but on a whim, I tried the 13/16" spark plug socket in my set, and it fits perfect. You have a new subscriber, this is my first Royal Enfield, and I'm having a blast! I look forward to watching more of your videos :)
I live in Florida and I change the oil in my Sportster twice a year and the filter every other time and I use 2050 Harley Oil and I have 370,000 Mi that I put on my bike and it is still in good shape no engine work at all. I just changed the oil and the filter and that's it for maintenance. My low horsepower Sportster is going to last forever it runs 200° to up in Florida doesn't even need an oil cooler. I live in Southwest Florida a hundred miles south of Tampa and a little town called Punta Gorda I also use Lucas oil treatment because it makes the oil claim to parts so you don't have a dry start. I actually wore out the four tubes from going up and down it started to leak oil I saw the seal went bad but no it was the tube had a pin hole in it from going up and down from wear and tear.
The dealer has had my Himalayan for three weeks now sorting out the stalling and my faulty instrument display. Apparently, they’ve ordered a new ecm and instrument panel. Fortunately, my Bonneville can step up until the Himalayan returns. Loving the videos.
I've used deep 'half-sheet' pans for 'drip catchers' and oil changes on bikes for some time. Love it. Also, I love that the actual drain plug can be removed on a 'plate'! - That's awesome!
I love the sheer simplicity of the Himalayan; ok, it's not the fastest or the strongest bike, but he, who needs 90+ HP and weight & all those other things that make bikes so complicated nowadays. I have a Honda CBF600SA from 2010, which I ran into for a very cheap price (only 2400$), after not having ridden a bike for 38 years. Tell you, even changing 4 plugs needs a tank & side-fairing removal; with a motorcycle that ought not to be the case....Adjusting valve clearance with that Honda? Pls remove both camshafts, ridiculous, to say the least... Saw a YT movie here that showed the complete dismantling of the Himalayan engine within ONE hour....that's why I tend to look more and more toward the RE...As you showed that the bike can cope with two up (mostly ride with my wife), that'll help too...
Hi there, I've watched a couple of your videos now and really enjoyed them, just a nice relaxed but informative watch. I wanted to comment on the short ride before the oil change, truly beautiful. We joke here in Europe about how few Americans have a passport but honestly, the more videos I watch of America the less surprised I am am about the passports. What a truly beautiful and diverse natural country! I'm seriously thinking about getting a Himalayan, like a lot of guys and girls I'm just a little unsure about that horsepower limit. Thanks again for great videos.
I am an old wrench and restorer. May I make a suggestion re: the copper washer. They are called crush washers. They are designed to deform and make a perfect seal. Only re use a crush washer in an emergency. You must clean the washer, then heat it to cherry red. Dip it in water and it can then be reused. Done on the side of the road . Cheers
The Himalayan from Royal Enfield is the motorcycle for me. I donot have one yet, but rest assured, I will get myself one of these adventure bikes for cruising the non-motorway roads of Europe. To have this Suparee LED replacement headlight unit in my hands would certainly get me on my bike earlier than planned. Yes Sireee!!
I am still waiting for my Himalayan to be delivered and have been buying accessories already. Been forwarding your videos to a friend who is getting one as well. They were gifts from an old friend.
I realise I'm late in the uptake of these videos, but I just purchased a 2021 Himalayan and I've always been very nervous about putting my tools to them myself. (I'm extremely clumsy and heavy handed). But your videos put me at ease for when the time comes to do some maintenance myself. Thank you very much!
Nice tip on the anti seize. I changed my oil a few days ago and thought about loctite. But it just felt like a bad idea. I used a one cup measuring cup. 6 and about 3/4 a cup.
What do you recommend for intervals of changing the oil? I would think the more often the better but they claim just once a year, is that about right? I think some were claiming every five or even ten thousand miles. Sounds a bit ridiculous to me.
Its a personal decision based on the amount of mileage and even more important the number of hours. I really wish they would put as a number like odometer, the number of hours the bike is running. Slower speeds off road or rough roads, are less miles, but hotter engine temps which is the bane of air-cooled motors, So suggest if you ride only roads and at speeds under 60 mph, you can go longer than slow speeds and hotter temps
Thank you for that sir, very good advice, that bike will last you a lifetime the way you treat it, can you imagine though the rough treatment these bikes get in India? they do a lot of their maintenance outside in dusty conditions with no proper equipment and they still work, good honest old school machines! I wish we still made them here in the UK.
The British manufacturers were still in business they could sell every bike that they made everybody poo poo them because they had low horsepower compared to the Japanese but they were simple to ride and maintain and considering how many of them have lasted 60 70 years going through God knows how many owners that's got to say something for the quality of the machine
Thank you for this video - IAm getting a Royal Enfield Himalayan next year so I need to teach Me. I dont know any mecanics but I have a Barton Fighter Eco 50cc moped today and I do my own oilchanges on.
Nice ride at the beginning, beautiful scenery. Well done with the how to oil and filter change. Fully explained and illustrated and some great tips too. Take care and ride safe. Cheers Neil
That's was some pro work right there. My bike is getting delivered in another 10 days. I live in mid Himalayas and I just simply can't wait to hit the road. Love from Himalaya
That's some good, and enjoyable content. Many thanks!! Good reminder about the anti-seize. Said that you cleaned the oil screen as well with some solvent. What did you use for that?
Kero for the screen as Ronin says, and a spray can of Brakekleen with a straw for the inevitable oil you will dribble one day into the sump guard when you least expect it. Also great stuff on a rag to wipe oil off the cases, bars and exhaust so you don't end up with he smelly burn off and hot oil smell..
@@OlManRonin Mmm I just seem to remember seeing a video here in the UK were they were £20 per which seems to be a bit high for such a small filter, and I believe the guy commented on it, due to the fact that after market ones were not available at the time he was changing it, last year I believe.
Not true .RE have catagoricaly stated that oil changes are the owners responsibility. They have put this in writing repeatedly. If your local RE dealer says otherwise please report it to RE
@@andytopley314 I would be happy to report it (if I knew what email address to send it to). I am in Argentina, and here, the local dealer is not good at all. Took me more than 9 months just to buy and get the motorcycle. And what they say regarding warranty here is very clear. If you miss just one service with them, you loose your warranty. To be fair, most other brands are doing the same too in here.
You can self service in the US and not void the warranty. Thank goodness... my dealer wanted $800 for the first service at 300 miles.... I, as an extreme amateur, did the job in about an hour thanks to videos like this!
I never thought about pre-soaking the oil filter, what a great idea! That’s why I enjoy your videos, always full of great info as well as entertaining. Wouldn’t mind winning one of your giveaway headlights, you can never have too much illumination, unless of course if the enemy is firing it over your position 😂 Keep up the great content.
Nice one. Just a little freaked out that I thought I saw some of that oil from the pre soaked oil filter dripping into the bottom cover bolt. The one that was so Meticulously cleaned with a cotton bud.
I cheat, I fit the cover using the long bottom bolt by about 2 turns, fit filter, then swing cover over and fit other bolts, stops the chance of oil getting in the hole. As Ronin says, its actually scary how easy it is to hydraulic crack a casting.
hey don't forget to screw the plug back in before you start the engine otherwise all the aluminium things will be useless and oil all over. talking about aluminium, I found some plastic sheet that bendjust like aluminium, but after you are done, you just wipe it off and you can use it again.
@@OlManRonin just realised that might be useless advice as oil jugs are probably in quarts! 😂 I thought I had got a handle on it again after having to work out AF, BSW and BSF fitting types again.....
@@TringmotionCoUk no worries. For me, I always check and recheck no matter what the manuals say. Id rather add more than drain more. if you know what I mean
@@OlManRonin I was quite interested in your comment on using single weight oils. The only time I use them are in vintage engines or maybe on a vehicle with tired rings. European engines are very fussy on weight. Do you get prolonged periods of temperature over 40°c?
@@TringmotionCoUk when I ride in the south or in the west yes which is where I use it OR if I'm running slow speeds in the woods on trails in the summer where air flow isn't available. I've rebuilt aooooo many engines over thr years and no matter what the manufacturer days, heat will kill viscosity and I avoid it this way and also installing external oil coolers
Ronin, search for a flexible funnel, easier than the alUminium plates (what's alooominum?) I have one of these was not cheap, but one if the best investments I've made in a while. So handy around the shop. www.repco.co.nz/en/oils-fluids/fluid-accessories/oil-pans-funnels/ryco-flexi-funnel-rst300/p/A1291470 And you didn't remove the 2 gallery drain bungs? There is another 500 to 800 ml hiding in there if you go looking for it.
There's no need to remove 100% of the oil in a simple oil change, heck even the RE dealers never do that. I would only go that route if the engine was overheated due to abuse and possible rebuild
@@OlManRonin I agree, and have no issues with your thoughts or approach. Theres almost 20% of the total volume hiding in those galleries, not counting whats still in the cooler and the head for the cam lobes to splash everywhere. Why they decided to put cooler in circuit between the pump and filter I will never know. I drain the galleries as a matter of course, I like nice new oil in my bike after a change. My dealer here does drain the galleries and advised me to do the same. Of course, your mileage may vary hehehe
I use a metal cake pan it's small enough to get underneath my bike and it's not disposable I just wash it with a hose after I dump the oil in the bottles the new oil came in and put it out for the recycle truck. I had a plastic one but my dog ate it you would think it would taste awful with the residue of oil but he crunched it up into such small pieces I could see it in his dog shit he also ate his plastic dog dish and had blue plastic coming out of his ass. Go to Dollar General and buy a cake pan it's only $3 and it's usable forever.
Think about it . Cold oil doesn't flow outwards like explosive diarrhea. Just rolls out all nice and slow. And waiting overnight let's all the oil fall down into the pan. Where you want to drain it. Once again common sense has left society but I am trying to give you some back.
I drive a 1998 jeep with 250k on it. I never heat it up to do oil changes . You do it first thing in morning cold when all the oil has fallen overnight into the oil pan. Also makes it much easier without a stupid hot engine. I think some jiffy lube asshat commercial made that rumor about heating your car up . Because they need to hurry and hot oil drains fast and messy.
Next time you change the oil fit a magnetic sump plug. It's amazing how much they trap that filters and screens miss. Also, they work whether the engine is running or not.
The best I have found is an American brand called "Dimple" and, yes, they do make one that fits the Himalayan.
Great tip! Email your address, they deserves a sticker! Cheers
Yep. On my bike and my car, I stick magnets on the screw on oil filters..
Great video! I have a bunch of old aluminum hotel pans that I use for feeding my chickens.
Just did the first service on my new '23 Scram 411. I used a couple flaps of cardboard to redirect the oil away from the drain and filter openings, but on the filter side, it ran down the cardboard and into the bash plate lol :/
Will use the aluminum next time, thanks for the tip!
By the way, I don't have a 21mm socket either, but on a whim, I tried the 13/16" spark plug socket in my set, and it fits perfect. You have a new subscriber, this is my first Royal Enfield, and I'm having a blast! I look forward to watching more of your videos :)
Great instructions mate cheers! 1 & a 1/2 Quick questions do you find lock-ease better to use than copper grease & if so why?
I live in Florida and I change the oil in my Sportster twice a year and the filter every other time and I use 2050 Harley Oil and I have 370,000 Mi that I put on my bike and it is still in good shape no engine work at all. I just changed the oil and the filter and that's it for maintenance. My low horsepower Sportster is going to last forever it runs 200° to up in Florida doesn't even need an oil cooler. I live in Southwest Florida a hundred miles south of Tampa and a little town called Punta Gorda I also use Lucas oil treatment because it makes the oil claim to parts so you don't have a dry start. I actually wore out the four tubes from going up and down it started to leak oil I saw the seal went bad but no it was the tube had a pin hole in it from going up and down from wear and tear.
Looks pretty straight forward on the oil change. Thanks for sharing 👍
If you put the bike on its side stand, you don't need the aluminium foil, it will drain cleanly into a container.
The dealer has had my Himalayan for three weeks now sorting out the stalling and my faulty instrument display. Apparently, they’ve ordered a new ecm and instrument panel. Fortunately, my Bonneville can step up until the Himalayan returns. Loving the videos.
I feel ya. My last Triumph was a total POS, I never blamed Triumph because anything built by man can fail.
Great video! I like your pace and the tips.
Request similar video on Valve adjustment. Keep up the great work on the channel. Love your content.
Well done video. It demonstrates just how easy it is to maintain the bike.
I've used deep 'half-sheet' pans for 'drip catchers' and oil changes on bikes for some time. Love it. Also, I love that the actual drain plug can be removed on a 'plate'! - That's awesome!
I love the sheer simplicity of the Himalayan; ok, it's not the fastest or the strongest bike, but he, who needs 90+ HP and weight & all those other things that make bikes so complicated nowadays. I have a Honda CBF600SA from 2010, which I ran into for a very cheap price (only 2400$), after not having ridden a bike for 38 years. Tell you, even changing 4 plugs needs a tank & side-fairing removal; with a motorcycle that ought not to be the case....Adjusting valve clearance with that Honda? Pls remove both camshafts, ridiculous, to say the least... Saw a YT movie here that showed the complete dismantling of the Himalayan engine within ONE hour....that's why I tend to look more and more toward the RE...As you showed that the bike can cope with two up (mostly ride with my wife), that'll help too...
Its an amazing motorcycle. I smile large every time Im on it and THAT is the truth. Miles of Smiles guarenteed!
Another great how-to! As I live in Florida what oil do you recommend? I didn't catch it well in the video. Ty!
Either Motul or Silkolene semi-synthetic. 15w50
Wow, what a great ride to warm up the oil!! Very informative video. Looks like the bike is made to be easy to maintain for the owners.
Have you looked on TEC bike parts UK they do quite a range of enfield after market parts
Hi there, I've watched a couple of your videos now and really enjoyed them, just a nice relaxed but informative watch. I wanted to comment on the short ride before the oil change, truly beautiful. We joke here in Europe about how few Americans have a passport but honestly, the more videos I watch of America the less surprised I am am about the passports. What a truly beautiful and diverse natural country! I'm seriously thinking about getting a Himalayan, like a lot of guys and girls I'm just a little unsure about that horsepower limit. Thanks again for great videos.
I am an old wrench and restorer. May I make a suggestion re: the copper washer. They are called crush washers. They are designed to deform and make a perfect seal. Only re use a crush washer in an emergency. You must clean the washer, then heat it to cherry red. Dip it in water and it can then be reused. Done on the side of the road . Cheers
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I never soak my cartridge filters because air in the oiling system will purge much faster through a dry filter than an oil soaked filter.
Cheers!
Its alwayas nice to watch someone getting their hands dirty 😁.
The Himalayan from Royal Enfield is the motorcycle for me. I donot have one yet, but rest assured, I will get myself one of these adventure bikes for cruising the non-motorway roads of Europe. To have this Suparee LED replacement headlight unit in my hands would certainly get me on my bike earlier than planned. Yes Sireee!!
I am still waiting for my Himalayan to be delivered and have been buying accessories already. Been forwarding your videos to a friend who is getting one as well. They were gifts from an old friend.
I loved your little ride. Reminds me of some of mine in PA long ago. I'm going to check out this bike this week.
Did you ever think about the Cam upgrade?
yes, TEC is sending me one to do an install video this winter. Stay tuned!
@@OlManRonin I'm pretty tempted to try one of these Himalayans.
@@mattfarr1323 you will love it
@@OlManRonin are you leery of someone watching your TEC cam change video and messing it up and blaming you? I sure hope that doesn’t happen
@@georgespalding91 well maybe, but tbh, shortages held ip the them sending me one. Whelp thats life
I realise I'm late in the uptake of these videos, but I just purchased a 2021 Himalayan and I've always been very nervous about putting my tools to them myself. (I'm extremely clumsy and heavy handed). But your videos put me at ease for when the time comes to do some maintenance myself. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much Josh! That's awesome and I'm extremely happy you found my little channel! Cheers and again thsnk you for subscribing
Nice tip on the anti seize. I changed my oil a few days ago and thought about loctite. But it just felt like a bad idea. I used a one cup measuring cup. 6 and about 3/4 a cup.
What do you recommend for intervals of changing the oil? I would think the more often the better but they claim just once a year, is that about right? I think some were claiming every five or even ten thousand miles. Sounds a bit ridiculous to me.
Its a personal decision based on the amount of mileage and even more important the number of hours. I really wish they would put as a number like odometer, the number of hours the bike is running. Slower speeds off road or rough roads, are less miles, but hotter engine temps which is the bane of air-cooled motors, So suggest if you ride only roads and at speeds under 60 mph, you can go longer than slow speeds and hotter temps
Great, practical video, Jeff. Keep them coming!
Thank you for that sir, very good advice, that bike will last you a lifetime the way you treat it, can you imagine though the rough treatment these bikes get in India? they do a lot of their maintenance outside in dusty conditions with no proper equipment and they still work, good honest old school machines! I wish we still made them here in the UK.
Thank you ever so much. Hey, I am releasing a video today on my FIRST Impressions of the 2021 Meteor 350, I hope you watch!
The British manufacturers were still in business they could sell every bike that they made everybody poo poo them because they had low horsepower compared to the Japanese but they were simple to ride and maintain and considering how many of them have lasted 60 70 years going through God knows how many owners that's got to say something for the quality of the machine
will be doing my 2nd diy oil change today. I need to do a valve adjustment. thought you had a video on that. but I can't seem to find it.
No, I probably won't either. I have done my own, but I'm afraid people without the right mechanical experience will mess it up and "blame" me lol
@@OlManRonin ok, thanks.
Thank you for this video - IAm getting a Royal Enfield Himalayan next year so I need to teach Me. I dont know any mecanics but I have a Barton Fighter Eco 50cc moped today and I do my own oilchanges on.
Nice ride at the beginning, beautiful scenery.
Well done with the how to oil and filter change. Fully explained and illustrated and some great tips too.
Take care and ride safe.
Cheers
Neil
Thanks Neil
Very careful and professional oil change with some great tips.
Thank you!
Have you used a Stahlbus Oil Drain Valve or similar?
no
Mit der Sauberkeit ist ja alles gut aber warum benutzt du keinen Drehmoment Schlüssel. 😊😢
Thanks for all the info and(pro tips)
Most oil bottles have measuring feature on the side
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👍 Thank You!
I ran Cyclops LED bulbs in my Buell. So, I have put a Cyclops LED buld in the Himalayan. I like it.
Great video Ronin Also shows the simplicity of RE Bikes!👍🏻
Hi I want the front bag, where the buy?
Hitchcocks
That's was some pro work right there. My bike is getting delivered in another 10 days. I live in mid Himalayas and I just simply can't wait to hit the road.
Love from Himalaya
Thank you Rav, that means alot
Does the suparee 5.75 headlight fit the Himalayan?
Nope, himmi is 7" fitted one to mine, big big improvement
No its a 7 inch
Good tips with the aluminium pan and lid.
Deodorizer turpentine is a good solvent too
Do you change the filter & gasket on every oil change?
yes always
That's some good, and enjoyable content. Many thanks!! Good reminder about the anti-seize. Said that you cleaned the oil screen as well with some solvent. What did you use for that?
Just simple kerosene
That’s simple enough! Thanks for taking the time to reply
@@DaveAnnoyed Ny pleasure and yeah, kerosene works wonders and wont dry out pieces parts.
Kero for the screen as Ronin says, and a spray can of Brakekleen with a straw for the inevitable oil you will dribble one day into the sump guard when you least expect it. Also great stuff on a rag to wipe oil off the cases, bars and exhaust so you don't end up with he smelly burn off and hot oil smell..
Do you find the original RE oil filter is quite expensive?
Not really, of course compared to Harleys they are almost free lol
@@OlManRonin Mmm I just seem to remember seeing a video here in the UK were they were £20 per which seems to be a bit high for such a small filter, and I believe the guy commented on it, due to the fact that after market ones were not available at the time he was changing it, last year I believe.
@@kevindarkstar not sure about UK i have 5 of them i bought from India free shipping and extremely inexpensive
I have seen 6 for $20
What’s with changing oil when it’s warm?
Flows out better, easier and quicker. Warmer it is the less viscosity it has.
I thought it was the other way around.😁
I get what your saying about flowing better. 👍🏼 When’s the big trip?
great tips on the Himalayan
It is a shame that the places that have the best scenery also have snow 6 months of the year.
Thanks for the informative video. Seems pretty simple to change your own oil. 🍻
Its super simple
The copper washer is called a "Crush Gasket"...
Their not sopose to be re-useable.
Awesome! Thanks for the upload.
I miss your videos and I pray you are okay.
Seems easy and quick. Problem here is you loose the warranty if You do it yourself. They want you to pay them for a long time.
Not true .RE have catagoricaly stated that oil changes are the owners responsibility. They have put this in writing repeatedly. If your local RE dealer says otherwise please report it to RE
@@andytopley314 I would be happy to report it (if I knew what email address to send it to). I am in Argentina, and here, the local dealer is not good at all. Took me more than 9 months just to buy and get the motorcycle. And what they say regarding warranty here is very clear. If you miss just one service with them, you loose your warranty. To be fair, most other brands are doing the same too in here.
@@andytopley314 depends on country, here all services must be done by agents to maintain warranty
You can self service in the US and not void the warranty. Thank goodness... my dealer wanted $800 for the first service at 300 miles.... I, as an extreme amateur, did the job in about an hour thanks to videos like this!
Anti seize on a sump nut? it's sat in oil.
Simple well-done oil change video👍👍👍
Great video, subbed.
Thank you!!!
FYI, my 2021 North American Himalayan only needs about 1.7 litres of oil so you may want to start there and see where you end up.
Another good video, 👍 tips you gave on the use of anti seize and the aluminum pan are right on.
Thanks brother
Very informative 👏👏👏👏👏
Thsnk you
I love your videos very educational learn how to work on my Royal infill Himalayan
I never thought about pre-soaking the oil filter, what a great idea! That’s why I enjoy your videos, always full of great info as well as entertaining. Wouldn’t mind winning one of your giveaway headlights, you can never have too much illumination, unless of course if the enemy is firing it over your position 😂 Keep up the great content.
lol youre entered. and thanks paul for the great comment
@@OlManRonin LOL and thank you for the great content.
You’re the best thanks
Thank you!!
Oh yay....another midnight screening
Lol my oil drain pan was full and I used an extra tin turkey pan I had laying around it actually made the job easier 🤷 I think I'm sticking with it 😬
Nice one. Just a little freaked out that I thought I saw some of that oil from the pre soaked oil filter dripping into the bottom cover bolt. The one that was so Meticulously cleaned with a cotton bud.
I cheat, I fit the cover using the long bottom bolt by about 2 turns, fit filter, then swing cover over and fit other bolts, stops the chance of oil getting in the hole. As Ronin says, its actually scary how easy it is to hydraulic crack a casting.
21 mm is the same size as many lug nuts..
try a tire iron...
Nice thing about antisieze, its hella funny to put it on your buddy's windshield whipers! Lol! Nah that's just mean!
You're a mean one Mr Grinch lol
Leaking oil already? Oh, just an oil change. Good tips thou.
hey don't forget to screw the plug back in before you start the engine otherwise all the aluminium things will be useless and oil all over. talking about aluminium, I found some plastic sheet that bendjust like aluminium, but after you are done, you just wipe it off and you can use it again.
I save the aluminum. Straightened, wiped and stored for next time ;)
4 US pints is 1.9l
ok thanks
@@OlManRonin just realised that might be useless advice as oil jugs are probably in quarts! 😂
I thought I had got a handle on it again after having to work out AF, BSW and BSF fitting types again.....
@@TringmotionCoUk no worries. For me, I always check and recheck no matter what the manuals say. Id rather add more than drain more. if you know what I mean
@@OlManRonin I was quite interested in your comment on using single weight oils. The only time I use them are in vintage engines or maybe on a vehicle with tired rings. European engines are very fussy on weight. Do you get prolonged periods of temperature over 40°c?
@@TringmotionCoUk when I ride in the south or in the west yes which is where I use it OR if I'm running slow speeds in the woods on trails in the summer where air flow isn't available. I've rebuilt aooooo many engines over thr years and no matter what the manufacturer days, heat will kill viscosity and I avoid it this way and also installing external oil coolers
❤.. from India 🇮🇳
Ronin, search for a flexible funnel, easier than the alUminium plates (what's alooominum?) I have one of these was not cheap, but one if the best investments I've made in a while. So handy around the shop.
www.repco.co.nz/en/oils-fluids/fluid-accessories/oil-pans-funnels/ryco-flexi-funnel-rst300/p/A1291470
And you didn't remove the 2 gallery drain bungs? There is another 500 to 800 ml hiding in there if you go looking for it.
There's no need to remove 100% of the oil in a simple oil change, heck even the RE dealers never do that. I would only go that route if the engine was overheated due to abuse and possible rebuild
@@OlManRonin I agree, and have no issues with your thoughts or approach.
Theres almost 20% of the total volume hiding in those galleries, not counting whats still in the cooler and the head for the cam lobes to splash everywhere. Why they decided to put cooler in circuit between the pump and filter I will never know. I drain the galleries as a matter of course, I like nice new oil in my bike after a change. My dealer here does drain the galleries and advised me to do the same. Of course, your mileage may vary hehehe
So....that's your dirty Himmy? You should see mine! Thanks for the vid. Mine gets an oil change next week.
I HATE dirty motorcycles, Dirt hides problems lol
I use a metal cake pan it's small enough to get underneath my bike and it's not disposable I just wash it with a hose after I dump the oil in the bottles the new oil came in and put it out for the recycle truck. I had a plastic one but my dog ate it you would think it would taste awful with the residue of oil but he crunched it up into such small pieces I could see it in his dog shit he also ate his plastic dog dish and had blue plastic coming out of his ass. Go to Dollar General and buy a cake pan it's only $3 and it's usable forever.
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"unloose" a bolt? what?
Btw, thats a good way to complicate a non complicated task, its just an oil change, just change it
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Great tips 👌
Think about it . Cold oil doesn't flow outwards like explosive diarrhea. Just rolls out all nice and slow. And waiting overnight let's all the oil fall down into the pan. Where you want to drain it. Once again common sense has left society but I am trying to give you some back.
Warm oil not hot oil. I guess you just want to comment on this here video. lol no worries keep watching
I drive a 1998 jeep with 250k on it. I never heat it up to do oil changes . You do it first thing in morning cold when all the oil has fallen overnight into the oil pan. Also makes it much easier without a stupid hot engine. I think some jiffy lube asshat commercial made that rumor about heating your car up . Because they need to hurry and hot oil drains fast and messy.
owners manual reccomends warming te engine, but you do you
U should use amsoil, believe me u will thank me later
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