How-To Clean, Lube & Adjust Your Motorcycle Chain | Royal Enfield Himalayan | Ol' Man Ronin (S2,E1)

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How-To Clean, Lube & Adjust Your Motorcycle Chain. The featured Motorcycle is the Royal Enfield Himalayan, but it applies to any Chain Driven Motorcycle! Ol' Man Ronin shows you the Tips and the Tricks of Motorcycle Chain Maintenance by checking the "play" in the chain, then cleaning and lubricating it and finally proper adjustments according to Manufacturer's Specifications! Royal Enfield Himalayan Chain Maintenance featuring Chain Adjustments, How-To Clean the Chain and How-To Lube the Chain
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@cisium1184 3 года назад

Speaking just for myself, I will happily and thankfully watch every single RE Himalayan maintenance video you do.

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thank you! These usually don't do as well but I really think they are important! Cheers!

@juant.8279 3 года назад

Me too! Thanks from Colombia!

@titanbum7365 2 года назад

@@OlManRonin They should. Seeing it done is much easier for some of us old dudes than figuring out what the dang book is trying to get across. By the time I get my Hymmy Im gonna already know how to maintain it because of your videoes which I can aleays refer to if needed. Thanks again Ronin!

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

@@titanbum7365 Thank you so very much

@EmeteriodelaRosa Год назад

Thanks

@matg.4307 2 года назад

I like to watch your videos because you break things down simply for beginners. As a beginner and new Himalayan owner these basic maintenance videos are immensely helpful. Thanks!

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the awesome comment. Cheers and congratulations on your new bike

@ranplan 8 месяцев назад

RIP man, took my Himalayan out yesterday and got to thinking… I should probably learn how to maintain my chain. Came to RU-vid, found your video, and knew you’d know how to simply explain it. Bookmarked and will return every time I do it. 🙏🏼

@ScooterintheSticks 2 года назад

Having spent the last 17 years with belt or shaft drives, I needed a short course on chain maintenance. Your videos are clear, well shot, and easy to understand. After deciding a year to have dealers do all my service, watching your stuff has rekindled the hapless mechanic in me and I plan to service the Himalayan myself. I only wish I hadn't sold my lift table last spring...

@gcprost 3 года назад

I picked my Himalayan today! When it comes to adjusting the chain, I usually count the flats instead of using degrees.

@Grasshoppers_Path 3 года назад

I remember when I was younger I never took care of my motorcycle chains. I have now come to learn how important chain maintenance really is. Glad to see you clean it first, many people think they just need to lube the chain, but cleaning it just prolongs it life. 😊

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing

@MotoOffroadAdventures Год назад

Thanks for a great video. I just bought a 2022 Himalayan. It is not only my first adventure bike, but my first motorcycle ever. This video was perfect. Thanks again

@beastfremont Год назад

This is the best Himalayan chain maintenance video on RU-vid. They might not do as well numbers wise but your tutorials are a great resource for Himalayan owners.

@devranjith2665 11 месяцев назад

Sir, I’d like to include one more thing for the newbies that if you’re adjusting chain on the centre stand that chain will be a bit loose and when you remove the stand the chain becomes tight. So you guys should adjust accordingly. I learned the hard way. Please pin this sir

@pissoff247 17 дней назад

RE themselves recommends measuring and adjusting in the center stand.

@OrangeManStan Год назад

You should always check the chain again after you tighten the axle nut. The locking nuts will stop the chain slackening off but will not stop the chain from going tighter ie decreasing the 25mm. This often happens as the leverage on the 24mm spanner pulls the wheel back. Also check it again when you take it off the centre stand.

@leepearce787 2 года назад

Thanks for this mate, New Himmy owner from the UK :)

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

welcome Lee and Congratulations

@jamesurban2287 Год назад

I have my Royal Enfield for almost a year now, every video you put out about the Himalayan, I watch, excellent videos, I especially like your maintenance videos. Keep up the good work.

@javierlopez4461 3 года назад

I agree with Cisium. The more and more I watch your videos the more I’m on the hunt for a Himalayan to buy. I live in Mass and there is a few around me, but luckily it’s not far. Keep doing your thing and posting. I like how you have your garage set up too and how your videos are playing in the background. Keep posting cause I’ll be watching.

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Awesome Javier Thank you so much!!!!

@alaneddy4575 Год назад

Thank you brother. Please do a full maintenance series.

@OlManRonin Год назад

working on it

@andycutting2041 2 года назад

Great video, I'm one of those people who has just gone back to chain drive from having shaft driven bikes.

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

Ive never owned a shaft driven bike.

@OurDee 2 года назад

I've worked on my own bikes since 1974. I've not so self centered that I won't check your video to make sure I get it right. Thank you

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

lol thanks

@christopherstromberg3070 2 года назад

Appreciate the video. I’ve been wrenching for over a decade on the automotive side, but I just bought my first bike and this makes it simple enough.

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

awesomeness thank you

@lindayorke8108 2 года назад

Thanks for doing this. Always thought chain maintenance was a little like brain surgery. I got this!

@noot7109 3 года назад

I'm glad you made the video. It's always nice to see how someone else does their maintenance and repairs!

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thank you Noot

@MrBikercat 2 года назад

Hello there, should also let your viewers know about the clip style master link on the chain. past week was riding to work on a local road and the chain broke. the rest of the chain was intact. the chain put a hole in the stator cover. luckily it didn't crack the engine case. will be installing a rivet style master link on the new chain.

@josephsperato5645 3 года назад

Excellent video for EVERYONE , I have been riding since 1972 and this basic maintenance is needed !

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thank you

@SO-zi3zq 2 года назад

Thanks so much for guide, I recently bought a Himilayan but haven't got a clue about chain adjustment - my other bike is a shaft drive! I've been watching your posts and enjoyed them all so you have another subscriber here. Thanks again and hi from England!

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

Welcome and thank you

@TaftBenJamin 2 года назад

Very helpful, thank you!

@VRTOC 3 года назад

Great video, thank you!

@OurDee 2 года назад

Nice video by the way!

@jofletcher6168 3 года назад

cheers bro very helpful

@corriecole4687 3 года назад

Looks super simple. Thanks

@joesepandrealutfi2489 Год назад

Great vid, man… thanks a bunch

@paulo1787 3 года назад

wonderful, more please, so helpful 🙏👏😎

@johnpawson7400 3 года назад

Enjoyed watching someone else adjust their chain, thanks for the video

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

You're welcome John

@michealrcnicholson9342 Год назад

Brilliant, going to check my Himmy chain now.

@sscbkr48 3 года назад

Fantastic chanel, always interesting. Everytime I hear that cardigan piano jazz my BP goes wayy down.. takes me back 50 yrs to saner times. 😁

@theridingman1 2 года назад

very interesting explanation. Thank you very much

@wardroland270 Год назад

Thanks OMR. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.

@devdattamanjrekar3655 Год назад

👍Very informative video… Ronin… Thanks for that 🤝

@klano8443 2 года назад

That was beru good you make it look simple.

@ojbarberena7090 Год назад

Such useful information. I just adjusted the chain on my Himalayan for the first time. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Cheers from Colombia South America

@braddawson3654 Год назад

I am thankful for your maintenance stuff too! Definitely owe ya a beer or two!

@HarshMcNair 2 года назад

Really appreciate the work you put in to demonstrate basic skills of maintaining a motorbike!

@kostah976 3 года назад

Good video!

@raydean9330 3 года назад

Well done again 👏 👍

@ThisIsABargain 3 года назад

Great videos and a great person, thanks...BUT may I also add that it is useful to check slack in a number of different places as others have said, and adjust with some weight on (get someone to sit on it if poss) as the geometry means it will tighten when you sit on it and may be over tight. There is a certain distance from the sprocket you measure the slack at too. I also spray the lube in the middle of the lower chain run with a piece of cardboard behind to reduce spray mess and not near the rear sprocket so as to avoid overspray near brake disc which could be lethal. Make sure to torque up axel nut. Also I didn't see you ensure correct wheel alignment by actually measuring each side... Never trust the markings, I saw you did make the same number of adjustment turns either side but that assumes wheel is already in alignment. See DellBoys Garage or Spicy110 videos on chain adjustment. Great content though. Cheers and keep the videos coming please. You are very entertaining.

@hernanmesa4624 Год назад

Thank you, very usefull

@mikecrowley3102 Год назад

Yes, I was surprised to notice that he didnt check the wheel alignment before tightening the axle nut. Correct wheel alignment is very important to check whenever an adjustment of the wheel axle is performed

@IanRobertSanders Год назад

Great channel. I find both the maintenance vids and also the ones where you go out riding to be very informative and fin to watch. Keep up the great work with these nice videos!

@denisobek6784 3 года назад

Super helpful. I just cleaned my chain for the first time. Thanks

@petervansoestdevrolijkeboe3320 2 года назад

Please keep doing these maintenance video’s for newbees like myself, helps a lot!😎

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

you got it

@markoppelaar861 3 года назад

Thanks for the instructional video Ronin. Great stuff!

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thank you Mark

@timherendeen4531 Год назад

best Himalayan maintenance video I have seen. am looking for valve adjustment now.

@bvleon 2 года назад

That's a pretty useful video. Thank you

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@markodurin 7 месяцев назад

Great! Thank you 👌

@chintu306ify Год назад

Very informative video, thanks! This will be helpful to me during my upcoming long ride.

@Photofex 3 года назад

Thanks for the video! Appreciate every tip to maintain my Himalayan!

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

You're extremely welcome

@Ven66 3 года назад

Thanks! Very helpful. A beautiful channel

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thank you so much

@stefansmuts8882 2 года назад

Thanks for doing this video - its great to know exactly how to perform this!

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

Thank You Stefan

@giso79 3 года назад

thank you for that instruction and as soon as i will have my Himalayan i will do it like you discripted. and a huge thank you also that you gave us also the metric measurements. greatings from germany and a Simson S51 rider even if i have the Himalayan ;-)

@peterhobbs7609 3 года назад

Nice one OMR, simple but clear, job done

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Appreciated thank you!

@tripleaaa8662 3 года назад

Thankful for every tipp and hint for maintenance! Sometimes the simple things count 👍🏻

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

Absolutely!

@nightsofcandy 3 года назад

This was super informative and helpful, thank you for making and posting this video.

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

You're quite welcome

@tribaldata 11 месяцев назад

This is gold for a newbie like me, I really appreciate you doing theses, thank you Sir.

@durgeshtripathi446 3 года назад

What a great person.

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thank you

@donaguitar 3 года назад

You can also check with the stripes in the little window in the axle, if there are the same on both side you are good if there is a difference you better put it right. Hope you understand what I mean.

@mickjarrett6796 2 года назад

Excellent demonstration, succinct, comprehensive interesting and easy to follow, a perfect example of ‘KISS’ (keep it simple stupid). Thank you.

@haroldklassen5493 3 года назад

Thanks Ol' man always good to get a refresh of how to do this stuff Ya always think it's ok but good to know how to really check it to make sure it's right! Makes the ride that much better!

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Awesome comment thank you

@RamaHimalayan Год назад

Muy bueno! Gracias!

@modeamity 11 месяцев назад

I need RE Himalayan now since I picked a 2021 model up with only 920 miles!

@TheNkkalita 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much

@PersianRider 3 года назад

A fantastic video. Just bought a 2018 Himalayan so need to kind of know how to do basic service to save money and also look after my bike so .. thank you .. best video I seen about adjusting the chain.

@Dosey121 Год назад

Thank You!

@mrgrizzlyrides 3 года назад

Been doin chains since 1977; still watched and enjoyed your vid. Your right, not everyone knows how to look after their chain and it can seem scary; you explained it so it looks like a piece of cake. Always watch your videos. Take care and ride safe🏍🍻🤪

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thank you Griz, appreciate it more than you know Cheers

@harshavardhanv5729 3 года назад

Off you go in a new direction. Great watching it!

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@jauken83 Год назад

About to adjust the chain on my Scram for the first time, and this video was very helpful.

@OlManRonin Год назад

Thats awesome and Thank you

@paulo1787 2 года назад

Just followed your instructions, was prepared and I really enjoyed it, I’m 57, never done this before 🤦‍♂️, can you do some more of these, such a help 👏👏👏 Thank you 😁

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

You got it!!

@Kemrer 3 года назад

Thank you

@truth4012 3 года назад

Damn I should have done mine 3 times by now. I’ve only adjusted once but I’ve cleaned and lubed about 3. 😂

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

I always refer to the owner's manual for making videos like this BECAUSE, you know someone somewhere will find a fault lol Thanks for watching! Cheers

@shawnmoore4292 3 года назад

I enjoy maintenance stuff and helps when we have a go. It great to watch RE stuff.

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thank you for watching and subscribing!

@HarleyDayRider Год назад

Thanks, this was very informative, and it looks easy enough for us old Harley guys to take care of. Ride Safe

@OlManRonin Год назад

Lol It is! Just like the old days when Harleys all had chain drive. Oops my age is showing lol

@AntonyPS 3 года назад

Great video. Greetings from Brazil

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thank you Antony

@DJ-jx5qo 3 года назад

Excellent video, very good detailed explanation... I learned quite a bit about the right method to follow. thank you, Ronin! subscribed!

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

@jannerfox9292 3 года назад

Thanks' for the video, handy for folks new to motorcycles or folks who may have forgotten about chain maintenance. . Good idea

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Ghumtu 3 года назад

Thank You...

@Doctoralcuadrado 3 года назад

Thank you very much, I enjoy your videos from my country Chile, where I ride with my royal enfield himalayan.

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

Glad you like them!

@RoadDogSteve 3 года назад

If one person helped by vid its well worth it... Good vid and info...

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thank you Stephen! I really appreciate that comment!

@MrZapata 2 года назад

Muchas Gracias, saludos desde Chile.

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

Muchas gracias y bienvenido al canal.

@brianbadovin1919 2 года назад

I agree with Cisium. I enjoy your videos and being a newly minted Himalayan owner, I find them interesting and informative. You never know what you might learn. Thanks again Ol'Man Ronin.

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

Thank you Brian! Cheers!

@merveswafega2166 3 года назад

New to bike riding so found that really useful especially the chosen bike, my Himalayan is still floating off the coast of NZ somewhere due to the delays everyone is having to deal with these days. Enjoying your channel so thumbs up from down under in NZ👍🏼

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thank you Merve

@StpBks Месяц назад

Thanks...just review your video again for my 2021 RE Himalayans. I like to take a sharpie and index the adjustmemt nuts. I sometimes forget where I'm at on adjustmemts.

@TictacAddict1 2 года назад

Really appreciate the video. I plan on doing my own maintenance. Your succinct yet thorough videos are genius in a world of RU-vid blather.

@OlManRonin 2 года назад

Thank you

@zaphod92065 3 года назад

Thanks Ol’ Man! I’ve got a 2020 Himi and love it! Follow you religiously. Appreciate all you do. I like you was a Harley guy and still ride with my Harley buddies. They hate it that I just go and can go anywhere without a glitch (except the stupid compas! Lol!) while we have an issue with one of the Harleys each ride. Granted mines new and their bikes are much older but we still all laugh.

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Lol I still ride my Harleys and love them too, but the Himalayan has a permanent place in my shop and heart!! Thank you so much for watching

@richardsmt990 3 года назад

I do not like doing it but your vidéo gave me the desire to begin. Thanks from France.

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

You can do it!

@demotedD 6 месяцев назад

Very simple for simpletons like me. Only concern I have is with the spray and not putting like some kind of disposable barrier like cardboard or paper between the chain and the wheel. Someone once told me to avoid getting lube sprays on rubber and other components around there.

@n4zou 3 года назад

I have a Honda VLX 600 with chain drive. I purchased it with just 1,400 miles on the odometer. I've always followed the maintenance schedule except for oil changes. I do that every 3,000 miles instead of the 7,000 miles called for in the manual. Anyway, the manual calls for checking, cleaning, and lubricating the chain every 500 miles. I've always done that and as a result I rolled up 45,000 miles on the original chain and sprockets before I hit the indicated chain wear limit line on the chain adjustment decal. I've seen shaft drive systems fail on very expensive motorcycles (BMW) with less than half the miles I put on my chain and sprockets. A new chain along with new sprockets cost just $60 on Amazon with free shipping. I'm sure you and everyone else could also have the same result with their chain and sprockets just by checking, cleaning, and lubricating as shown in this video.

@yusuffhimself864 Год назад

In Malaysia School, we used to say : THANK YOU TEACHER P/s : sorry bad English

@michaeltait3783 3 года назад

It’s been 22 yrs from the time I purchased my Valkyrie that I have done chain maintenance. My Brother in laws V85 TT Moto Guzzi is shaft drive as well and deciding between the two for my 2nd motorcycle is difficult. The Moto Guzzi is both beautiful and fantastic for all round riding but a bit much as 2nd bike. I’m liking the Himalayan for 2nd bike to let wife and Grandkids training wheels.

@robertadams4415 3 года назад

Good video we all have to learn some time

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Most definitely

@frankrightbrain 3 года назад

I like to check for sprocket/chain/wheel alignment when adjusting my chain.

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Exactly, why I went behind the bike and rolled the wheel to check both sprocket alignment and wheel alignment. This was a BASIC maintenance video. I will do more indepth videos sown the road. Great comment and Thank you

@sarathme32 3 года назад

thanks for the tips....

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thank you for watching

@davericketts9101 3 года назад

Hi Ronin and thanks for another entertaining and informative video. I like the way you present your videos and also that you acknowledge that the people who watch this could be anyone from new riders to old guys like you and me. You`re never too old to learn eh? Just to say to those riders who may be doing this for the first time, that 25 to 30mm is 1" to 1, 1/4" and an over tight chain is as bad as a loose chain. Ride safe Ronin.

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

thanks for pointing that out. Which is why i said Refer to your manual.. Cheers

@davericketts9101 3 года назад

@@OlManRonin Yep, absolutely. My comment was aimed more at the newer riders, who are attempting this for the first time. Love your videos.

@amitchodankar1989 3 года назад

Good video 👍🙏

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thanks Amit

@henrya3530 3 года назад

Thank you for a useful and informative video :-) This is exactly how I have been looking after the chains and sprockets on my motorcycles for over 30 years. It's amazing how long they last if you clean and lube them regularly. After the first couple of thousand miles you don't need to adjust modern heavy duty chains that much (depending on your riding style). Still gotta clean and lube though. YMMV. While you're doing the chain coat the wheel rims and spokes with ACF-50. My old (pre-2001) Royal Enfield 350 Bullet came with an automatic chain lubricator that massively extended chain life. Basically a pipe from the crank case breather was aimed at the chain. Honestly don't know why this feature is not seen on more bikes.

@OlManRonin 3 года назад

Thank you for your comment! Cheers!

@vladimirlojka3740 7 месяцев назад

Hi, thanks for the video, chain maintenance is really important, but I have seen in some videos that the chain is supposed to be adjusted under rider load. Because if you adjust the chain on the main stand and then put it on the side stand, the sag decreases, and when you put it horizontally, the tension changes again. When I came back from the service with the Benelli Imperiale 400, where they tightened the chain because it was worn out after the first 1000km, it seemed to me that it was too tight. I loosened the chain, but it wasn't the same.