ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN HARD GEAR SHIFTS PROBLEM. 

thank you for the kind words friend.

thanks friend . posting another one today. a DIY

I'm also Brazilian. I have a problem where the bike stalls when downshifting. I made the adjustments as taught in the video. I hope it gets resolved.

Mahideep Ranasinha thanks for such honest appreciation friend . I am truly grateful for all the love that I am getting from all of you guys . 😊🙏❤️

Glad to hear that buddy

glad that the video helped.

thank you for the kind words friend.

Yes. Also , check out a video I made on DRY LUBING CLUTCH CABLE .

Glad that these videos help fellow bikers 😊🙏

It will work 100%

Glad it helped friend 👍

glad that it helped.

yes , that should free up the sticking clutch plates . but remember to dump the clutch and ride hard the next day for a couple of miles . Also , try this remedy a couple of more times if needed.

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on the top of the hill you can hear the odd (dog woof) sound the clutch still makes, when I move from standing stil releasing the clutch. weird, bike is new 350 miles only

@@BartMassee the dog woof is perfectly normal on this one . Engine sounds depend on a lot of factors so don’t bother as long as they are not binding or sticking .

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN Its a bit sticky pulling away from a stop when there is some force needed. Current,y have the clutch in for 20 hours, thank you Ben, I love your videos! did the oil change without any issues.. do not dare to attempt the valve tune yet......will let Triumph Seattle handle that first one. Is it oke to put a few extra miles on it over 350? (300 miles initial adjust and check)

do the above mentioned and more importantly ACCLIMATIZE to the new motorcycles shifting characteristics.

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN I found that if I shift slow it shift perfect. Cheers from Colombia South America

Glad to hear that friend 👍

glad to hear that friend

leojbs santos glad that the video helped friend 😊

Do you have the OEM part-number for the longer clutch cable ( classic 350) ?

@@powermickel you can call and ask a nearby RE service center . They also sell it . That's one of the good things about RE service centers . They'll sell you all the spare parts.

glad it helped brother.

glad that it helped .

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN btw M Jayesh the one who disturbs you on FB messenger

Good luck friend!

Thank you for the mention 🙏

Sure friend. These tips are universally accepted solutions for hard gear shifts on any bike . Will def make a difference. But if you have a BS3 the easiest way forward is to get your carb pilot mixture and idle air mixture right ( tuned electronically with the help of a digital tachometer) . Take it to a GOOD mech and get it tuned

Glad it was helpful!

Glad you liked it

Glad it was helpful!

Hi Guy, will make a dedicated video on off road tweaking that needs to be done on the motorcycle . And yes you HAVE to raise the lever position by about 5 mm (subjective matter) if you plan to do high speed trail riding . slow speed technical stuff , i would have it adjusted to factory position.

The forks are twisted . That’s why you are subconsciously pushing on your right hand to balance the vehicle . Get this sorted by a SEASONED mech in your area . Describe the same to him and he will know what to do

Yes that’s perfectly normal. This video was for 1-2,2-3 shifts . And thanks for the love ☺️🙏

Karan Dhingra if there is no pinching anywhere then you can let it hang . Move handlebar left to right quite aggressively and see if the cable gets stuck somewhere . If all is well leave it the way it is .

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN I tried doing this and the cable doesn't snag anywhere so I'm going to leave it as is. Thanks!

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😂 yup , that’s the only lacking in RE’S now . They seemed to have done a fantastic job with everything else .

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ON TWO WHEELS BEN thank you 😊

Aman Rana. These maybe 500 rs cheaper than RE hand guards but the company accessory looks good and look sturdier.

nihal ahammed ohh thank you for the suggestion bro i will think about it.

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Glad I could help

U need to use a dB killer for sure if you want your engine in good health also to not be on the wrong side of the law . Get a dB killer from your local 2 wheeler spare parts market or get one made .

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN my odo is now 4300 kms bro . Can I change back to Red rooster now? . Do I need to do anything about that engine noice change ?

That could be a problem with your gear shift selector mechanism . Pls check the related components . You might have to change the gear selector .

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN Thanks

not at all.

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN Thanks. Will try it definitely! 😊

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adjust clutch freeplay to 3mm and not more.

anurag deb sorry friend. Had very bad experience with the last one I tried on my R15 long time ago . It just will go away in no time. Don’t remember the brand and don’t know any good one personally .

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN thanks for ur response.

Chandramohan A hi friend . That’s a conditioning problem . More in the head than in reality . You are so used to symmetry that you become very irritated the moment you are to work with asymmetry . Think of this while your left hands job is to press and release a lever only hour right hand is continuously twisting and turning something at a different angle than your left. Also it does the job of pulling in the brakes at times . But you have conditioned your brain to accept it as normal . Like wise if you train yourself to accept it it will work for you .

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN thanks for the detailed reply. As you said it's more in the head, but when it comes to my ride I have an OCD problem 😜 with symmetry and everything has to be right. Thanks

do all that you see in this video and also give the bike sometime . it takes 4-6 thousand FIX for the gear box to become refined . also learn how to improve shifting gears on your bike. each bike is different . observe keenly and you will understand what works and what doesn't . repeat what works and things will slowly start working for you.

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN I shift perfectly on my t100 as well as my interceptor 650 but my interceptor 650 has a gear shifting problem since the day I boughtit . And I don’t understand what’s the issue . and I tried each and every way by adjusting the chain slag and the shifter position and also my clutch cable and it’s play where I keep it to 4mm as recommended in it’s manual . And my bike has another issue when it heats up normally like other bike once in utility. When I turn off the engine and crank it up after some time it starts but the engine struggles and keeps trying to stay on a constant 1200 rpm . And shuts down again then I have to twist the throttle a bit and then crank it up then it starts . Please brother help me with this issues I’m not at all satisfied whit my interceptor.

i havent faced this issue . but pls add another 200 mls of oil to your engine and upgrade to the newest coil from the BS6.

ON TWO WHEELS BEN Thank you sure will give it a try if you find any tips or tricks please do share it with us Thank you so much 🙏

No , that is ONLY TO REDUCE the effort to pull the lever

Haven’t thought of it yet and don’t know anyone who has done it either . Watch my ALTERNATIVE CLUTCH LUBRICATION METHOD video if you want to make the clutch draw lighter

if it doesn't get better after you have done what you see in this video. then clearly your clutch plates and friction plates are binding . or may be your clutch basket is shot . change the entire kit, not just the plates .

I will try my best dear brother.

low fuel levels affect fuel pressure in fuel pump. this results in poor low rpm ride quality which can at times be confused for transmission issues

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN oh so maintaining full tank is advisable right?

Rishi Odisho half and above

Give it time . 3-5 k kilometers and all will be well .

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN hi ben a reply would be really appreciated, facing the same issue, clocked 5.5k kms done with second service but still hitting false neutrals while shifting from 4 to 5th gear sometimes

yes correct, i am not featuring a chain adjustment here . Also if you do not know what tying the lever to the bar does to a sticky clutch then you should def TRY THIS out on a bike that has been sitting too long without being ridden and its clutch wont come loose.

First off, i haven't got a sticky clutch and if i did have i would investigate why that is and rectify it. Secondly, as i said doing as you suggest will have no other effect on the clutch other than possibly causing the clutch cable to stretch.

Tying the cable, even loosely, can direct force that was being used to move the cable when the lever is pulled into increasing tension on the cable. Yes, cables will wear more but, it will perform the task required in a more consistent manner. The formulation of the plates is the most likely root cause of this issue. So, yes, moving to a different composition may correct it. Also, moving to a beefier cable could improve clutch actuation without resorting to tying the cable. That being said, both of those solutions require expenditure of cash. Ben's solution is quick, cheap, and appears to be effective. Yes, probably at the cost of reduced life of the cable but, it's very practical and immediate. Two important considerations when out and about on a bike. Just found your channel, Ben. I like your pragmatic and diligent approach as well as your honorable humility. I'm looking forward to more of your wonderful sharing. VT, USA edit: grammar

After further contemplation on this, the comments about oils and stickiness increasing with older oils are correct. I still like this economical and quick fix but, it is a good idea to change your oil if things are getting sticky. In fact if my oil has gotten to this point, i usually through some Motor Flush through it as well to make sure everything is cleaned out. Have any of you gone this route as well?

RONY SARKAR totally depends on your use / terrain . Ceat is by far the best for an all round option . The next is an MRF ( again all round tyre ) . Tim sun 822 TS if you do a lot of dry off road terrain as well with road . Timsun ts820 true dual purpose knobby tyre ( if you do a lot of dirt / mud / slush )

RONY SARKAR the below mentioned are the economic pocket friendly options .

Manoj Reddy yes you can . I have seen guys in the west and in the east ( bangkok, Singapore ) do it . But no personal experience with the same . If you get the right kit then it’s not a difficult job .

Thanks for replying I think we should import it from Bangkok or Singapore.

stock .

yes you are right about the exact torque being generated at the shifter . But what i was talking about was the the ease with with the Ankle can generate the same torque in this position . its like a better angle when we use wrenches to generate the same torque.

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN yes.. that was I was trying to make out👍

Binding clucth plates ( drag ) . Perform the last exercise in the video regularly till the problem goes away

Thx will try

will try friend

Not as simple as that . Oil does make things better but it isn’t a finite deal .

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN Closer tolerances during manufacturing.

Yes , new engine oil helps with increased lubrication and better running of engine . But the clutch plates sticking will come back in another 500 kms or more . Change to a motul 5100 and you will see the difference

@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN thanks for the tip sir

i have used motul on atleast 20 motorcyles of mine . ran a business of selling performance oils for over 3 years. i do know what difference it brings about in the transmission. but this video is about a lot more that you can do to fix the issue once and for all.

Dear friend, oils can influence gear shifting only if you don't change the oil for long time or using different spec oil. New fresh oil mineral /synthetic eases gear shift for sure.

GM Ben, we can simultaneously try by replacing existing gear shift with pulsar 180's shift lever which is slightly longer than REH's shift lever. This has been successfully done by monu sagar , a famous delhi based mechanic youtuber.

Shaji K.Damodaran yes uncle . I have tried the 180’s lever on mine after watching Monu’s video and it worked like a charm except for quick aggressive upshifts . I never could understand why . So I lowered the position just like I did in this video and found that i couldn’t do quick downshifts now my . Something about the length of the lever was just a little bit more for the Himalayan’s transmission I guess. The perfect length would be right in between the stock one’s and the pulsar’s.

Varying the length of shift lever definitely eases the shift process due to increased torque applied. Your observation appears right on the shifter.