Replacing head stock bearings on Royal Enfield Himalayan

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In this video I am replacing the head stock bearings on my Himalayan 411. It's quite a long video but I wanted to give you as much detail as possible for those who might want to do the job themselves. I think these days the dealerships and other bike mechanics are charging in the region of £70 - £100+ an hour. We all like to save ourselves some money whenever we can.
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@A_Really_Nice_Guy 25 дней назад

I have just replaced the steering bearings on my bike, and I put the bottom yoke in the freezer overnight. The next morning I took it out, warmed up the bearing a little bit over a camping stove, and the bearing dropped right in to place, no hammering needed at all. I read that tip on a forum somewhere, (maybe thumpertalk), and it worked a treat!

@k1ckyscotland988 25 дней назад

Brilliant video. One of your best yet. I've done umpteen headstock bearing replacements,usually flying by the seat of my pants. You've just given a perfect step by step guide. Always handy to know exactly which parts need removing,which can be left alone. Great stuff.

@iantoy7778 25 дней назад

Thanks. It's good to know I am appreciated

@edwardkaminsky8142 25 дней назад

Every task that you share with us Ian is money in the bank for do it your selfer's like me. This job is $400 plus in my neck of the woods. Thank you

@iantoy7778 25 дней назад

Your welcome

@simonchilli2088 25 дней назад

Brilliant Ian. A masterclass of a demonstration video!

@iantoy7778 25 дней назад

Thanks Simon

@dungspreader 25 дней назад

Good video Ian . Recommended watching for those who've never done that job before . I'm surprised that the original bearings were SKF , maybe they are some kind of "knock off" made unofficially in India . I nearly bought some wheel bearings that were in a box marked Dunlop . I was a bit suspicious and found out that they are Chinese and have nothing to do with Dunlop . Needless to say I told the bearing supplier to firmly insert them into a part of his anatomy where the sun doesn't shine . Copper coat/grease is a good tip , I've been plastering things with it for decades . Land Rover maintenance taught me that it saves so much future trouble . Royal Enfields remind me of the old Series Land Rovers , there's always something that needs attention . Keep at it mate .

@iantoy7778 25 дней назад

Yes Royal Enfields are like the old Land Rovers

@felixklages1893 25 дней назад

When I bought my Scram, I noticed that the steering head bearing was very stiff and I loosened it a little so that there was no play. I have the impression that the Indians are very strict with the tightening torques and tighten everything a little more so that it doesn't vibrate. Some VW models also have tapered roller bearings as wheel bearings, with a thick washer between the nut and the bearing. According to the workshop manual, the nut should only be tightened so much that the washer can just about be moved with a screwdriver. It says: A bearing dies when it is tightened too much. You did a great job!

@iantoy7778 25 дней назад

Thanks

@robtramp1165 25 дней назад

Ik had het zelfden probleem met de ballhooft lagers toen als uit elkaar was het ik gelijk onder en boven 2 vetnipels er in gemaakt het zelfden met de achter bruglagers werk prima

@richardjones3112 11 дней назад

Excellent.Some great tips,thanks.

@iantoy7778 11 дней назад

Glad it was helpful!

@timsatchell6713 25 дней назад

Nicely done Sir, a pleasure to watch. Looking forward to your riding assessment.

@iantoy7778 25 дней назад

You and me both!

@BobSmith-614 25 дней назад

Thank you Ian👍

@iantoy7778 25 дней назад

You're welcome

@tpv59 24 дня назад

YOU are a LEGEND sir. VERY WELL done. THANK YOU. REALLY ENJOYED watching you work. (!?) ''Only 8000 miles''?! I have a Scram. Needless to say everything would be identical? Thanks again.

@iantoy7778 24 дня назад

Pleased you enjoyed the video.

@tpv59 23 дня назад

Very Much so!

@guyonacub4335 11 дней назад

Spot on When you fit fat bars and risers Do you need to change the cables please You are right with regards to prices Here in the UK, greed has set in since covid And I'm afraid that motorcycling has become an expensive hobby Another few pounds saved by watching this video Cheers

@iantoy7778 11 дней назад

@@guyonacub4335 did not have to replace any cables, a little rerouting but no problem.

@Max-rr4uq 25 дней назад

Good job... 👍

@iantoy7778 25 дней назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@stevesmith3216 25 дней назад

Exelent instructional video. Why didn't you show how you got the bottom bearing off ? It did look like it was a bit of a bugger, by the state of it. Putting the cones in would have been a great addition for me. Other than that i really appreciate the time and trouble you take over these videos thanks.

@iantoy7778 25 дней назад

It was a struggle as it always is in getting the bottom bearing of. You can only get a chisel be hind it and thrash it out. It's not pretty to watch lol. To put the new bearings cone's in just gently tap them in ,that's why you over tighten the bearings to pull them up flush then back the bearing off.

@stevesmith3216 25 дней назад

@iantoy7778 Thanks for the reply. I thought that would be the answer, especially for the bottom bearing. That will help a lot if I think I'm going at it a bit mental. Keep em coming. There's nothing else like it on the tube.

@JamesAdam100 28 дней назад

Appreciate the longer/indepth videos Ian, even though I don't own a himalayan myself, nice to get some tips from 👌🏼 Also your channel logo.. your intro, I can't help but think of some nice yellow marigolds 😄

@iantoy7778 27 дней назад

Thanks. No comment on the marigolds 😂

@karlos3611 25 дней назад

Hi Ian another great video specially as I'm just about to replace mine. Mine went in for service a couple of weeks ago i pointed out the bearings were notchy i put it on the centre stand and lifted the front then moved the bars left to right they actually came to a stop in the middle and i can feel this when riding specially slow manoeuvres. Anyway as usual the dealership said they were fine so past it back as was!! so again all they want to do is basic servicing. I haven't ordered the bearings yet i want the best i can find this video was very useful i was unsure how to seat the bottom bearing and remove the cones so this is a great help i will find some tubing before i start. How did you remove the bottom bearing did you cut through the top ring using strong snips? This bike keeps coming up with little issues which is irratating but expected i guess but i have a few bikes but this is the one i keep going too its riding so well at the moment and i really can't explain it but it makes me feel happy. Just need some constant sun the weather still shit here in the uk🤔 Well done great vid👍

@iantoy7778 25 дней назад

I didn't record it because the only way you can get the bearing off is with a hammer and punch. As the bearings are a very, very tight fit it would look quite a messy operation on the video. I started with a big chisel and quite a heavy hammer. I got the chisel between the base of the bearing and where it fully seats down on the bottom of the stem. I hammered the chisel in as a wedge to get the bearing to move up the shaft slightly. Then I used a heavy duty punch behind it and kept at it until it moved. But as you can see from the video it literally smashed the bearing to pieces. Under the bearing there is actually a metal washer with a rubber seal on it. It might be worth you ordering a new one of those before you start the job. You will damage it as you are getting the bearing off. I did tap mine out straight again and reuse it but that's your choice.

@karlos3611 24 дня назад

@@iantoy7778 Thanks for your reply and help👍

@thecivvie 25 дней назад

That is for sharing. I am about to strip mine down to do the 6000 service. Have new chain as well. My mate and I are riding to Bulgaria from Ireland so this is a job we will do. I have noted the bearing ref. What bearing do you recommend for the wheels? Will get a set as spares to bring

@iantoy7778 25 дней назад

I normally use SKF or Koyo as those are easily available for me locally. Any good quality ones would be fine. Sorry I don't know the bearing number as mine haven't needed doing yet.

@iantoy7778 25 дней назад

I normally use SKF or Koyo as they are readily available at my local supplier. Any good quality bearing would be fine. Sorry I don't know the part number as I haven't done mine yet.

@thecivvie 25 дней назад

@@iantoy7778 we have a good bearing shop in Galway. Will get a complete set and seals. Handy to have