Lower Royal Enfield Himalayan. Rest Day Rider Helpful Video
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Well, that was a lot easier than I thought it would be. It was so easy that I am now trying to convince myself that I haven't made a serious blunder, and the suspension will just fall to bits when I ride the bike. I followed the instructions to the letter. I even remembered @restdayrider 's video where she put the kit upside down so I didn't make the same mistake. Maybe it was the follow up video where I saw that? Anyway, it looks OK.
I didn't do a test ride yet because it never stops raining. Also when I had to remove the gear linkage last week to refit the shortened sidestand I wasn't able to get the gears working properly afterwards. I think it's all right now. But it still needs to be checked.
@restdayrider
Here is a link to the @restdayrider video. • Lowering the Himalayan...
One thing to consider John is that if u get abit heavier u will automatically push in the suspension more and get lower to the ground so next time u go shopping, go for the donuts mate. Not because u want to, but because u have to.
At last some sensible advice! Thank you.😂
Well done John, looks to be the perfect fit now it has been lowered. Proof is in the pudding though, we need a ride out video just to be sure. Thanks for posting.
Been for a couple of rides and will upload them soon. Only concern is the really uncomfortable seat so far. 👍😀
Glad you got some help from rest day rider channel. Well done mate love your channel
Much appreciated Jon. Yes, I'm glad I watched her video. 👍
Well done mate , but I doubt if you'd have been able to do it without Mia's input . German Shepherds are very wise .
My knees were aching in sympathy just watching you kneel on the floor .
You've got a good rainy day bike now , no need to get the Harley all dirty .
The humped seat on those Himalayans is a pain in the arse , or leg . No need for a hump , if it were mine , I'd cut it down a bit to make mounting easier [ as the actress said to the bishop ] .
I have started getting on my bikes by standing on the footpeg and swinging a leg over , much easier to get your leg over that way [ according to the bishop ] .
I will definitely have to do something about the seat. Been riding today and it is incredibly uncomfortable. Yes, I stand on the peg and mount cowboy style. 😃
@@JohnBain1st. Sure thing pardner . What you gonna call your Himalayan?
Trigger , the fastest Himalayan in the West ( of Sussex) .
Excellent job John.
Many thanks Tom. 😃
Hi John, I may be wrong and you've edited a bit out, but at 14:30 on the video you show the top end of the drop links and you can see the needle roller bearings. It looks as if you havent swapped the bearing sleeves from the old drop links to the new ones. This is crucial as it the sleevecsurface that the bearing rotates on, then the sleeve is clamped by the mounting bolts to the bracket. So the sleeve doesnt move, but the bearing can rotate on the sleeve. Without the sleeve the bokt isnt wide enough to fill the bearing and will bang about, and also the bearing will try and rotate on the bolt wearing everything out very fast.
Its crucial, and safety critical that the sleeves are there. Apologies if you have swapped them over, but Ive watched it twice just to check and can't see the sleeves. Just concerned for your safety.
I changed mine a couple of days ago too, its easier to put the top ones in first, then line everything up with the long bottom bolt (use a long extension on the ratchet too for better access). I also hot the Hitchcock adjustable stand too, as had already cut mine previously. They do work well as a kit, theyve made me go from tip toe, to not quite heels down, but massively over priced for what they are, and they're making a killing on the postage.
Steering angle seemed to change by 1.5 degrees, so will see how it feels, as dont want to disturb the fork clamps if I can help it. I also took the opportunity to remove that lower linkage and grease the bearings while I was in there, as lots of videos say its not well greased from the factory, it was ok, but could have had more, which it has now.
Hope I'm wrong, but please check your bearing sleeves aren't still in your old drop links. All the best, Mark. 🙂
Thanks Mark. You were not wrong. But it is now rectified. I'm happy with the way the bike rides now but the seat is a nightmare. It's the only thing that will stop me riding the bike. There must be a solution to it. Maybe I will have to make my own seat? Thanks for pointing out the mistake. I appreciate it. You may have noticed I'm not a mechanic 😂
No problem John, glad you got it sorted. I'm a mechanic of 40+ years, so have an eye for these things. I'm waiting for this rain to go, as itching to get out on it. I've only had one ride of it, 45 miles a couple of weeks ago, and I found the seat OK up to now.
I bought mine at 9 month old 3 and a half years ago, but haven't felt up to riding until now after having to sell my TDM850 after having a heart attack and quad heart bypass. It's taken until now to gain the confidence to try it, hopefully lowering it will boost the confidence even more. It was mainly getting on and off that was the problem, always felt like it was going to tip to the right as you load/unload the suspension with your weight. All the best, Mark.
Master mechanic, yet another string to your bow John, i can flat foot any motorcycle but only on one side. 🙃
That made me laugh out loud David. 😂
@@JohnBain1st It's not funny having one leg longer than the other John but, it's a god send for checking the temperature at the swimming baths,🤣 keep smiling fella.
The honest bewilderment when you find your success is splendidly portrayed….
I just could not believe it! 😂
Well done Mate!, enjoy the ride.
Thanks, will do! 👍😃
Nice work John. Pipe On
Thanks, you too! 👍
I love your videos, u are original, and clever top Man
Thanks once again my friend.🙏😊
Well done old chap. Spanner haven't heard that said in a while
Thanks Paul. I suppose you say wrench in the USA. Sometimes the word spanner is used in a derisory (good word that 😂) way over here to describe someone who is a bit thick.
@@JohnBain1st like wurzel
@@paulsilson2148 Don't know if wurzel is derisory. Tricia had a little dog named wurzel.
@@JohnBain1st I thought there was a TV show many years ago of a scarecrow named wurzel. You said it meant thick , unless I read wrong , and a scarecrow, well see where Iam going . Nevermind it's probably me, and the cake I just ate, or the wheel I just greesed
Got few tips.
Put some paint on that scratch.
Use penetrative oil few day's before (plus gas)
Lower front by the same amount?
Give mia a treat for being good.
Sit back and enjoy your handiwork.
Thanks for the tips. Given Mia a treat, Painted scratch. I'm not going to lower front 'cos she is handling well. Too late for penetrating oil. Mia says thanks.👍😃
Good job 👍
Thanks Paula 👍
John, as a somewhat trained mechanic, many moons ago, it is always easier, in my experience to loosen the nut head, rather than the bolt head. You had a bit of a struggle I see with the long bottom bolt.
But I may be wrong...?
I think I was loosening the nut Wayne.🤔😊
I would lower the front end a bit or it may handle like a Chopper 😊
I have ridden it now and happy with the handling so far. 👍
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Well done Mick. You da man! 👍
Will it be harder to put on centre stand???
Hi Ray. Yes, I did find it harder at first. But a slightly different technique and I soon got the hang of it.👍😃