Recent content by SamC

HI Mark, I used Permatex Ultrablack 82180 from Amazon for about $5.00. There are many competing products and I did not make an informed comparison so I am not saying this is the best product. But it has always worked for me. Thanks for the torque numbers! And have fun doing your first service.

Thanks, I didn't know that, about the warranty requirements 8n the UK. There are two oil drain points. One is where the strainer lives having two bolts and the cover having an O-Ring. The second one is a rather hefty 17mm bolt that seals with a copper washer. I have read that the older Royal...

This is why I do my own service.

Wow, thank you so much!!! Worked like a charm.

I wanted to thank you for your comments. Thought I should note however RE "5000 miles in its first year and no tappet sound" - this does not mean the gap between the valve stem and the camshaft is correct. As the valve seats wear the gap narrows. Too much wear on the valve seats and the gap...

Welcome to the family! I picked up a Meteor recently and love it dearly.

With many years experience wrenching on my own bikes I decided to do the 500 km (300 miles) first service myself. I was not able to find a service manual to purchase and Royal Enfield USA customer support did not reply to my email asking for torque specs and tappet clearances. When I asked my...

Hey there Robert, thanks very much for your kind reply. What you suggested was kinda my plan using gap specs from a 79 CRX 500 I built years ago. However after watching a few more first service videos from India I found one that showed the gaps being used: .08 mm intake and .18 mm exhaust. Now...

Not in the owners manual. Dealer doesn't have a shop manual and I don't see them offered for sale on the RE site or anywhere else.

First fill-up at 170 miles took 2.005 gallons (USA), so 85 MPG. This was riding the bike very gently for initial break-in and never exceeding 45 MPH.

Been riding since 67. First thumper. Loving it!. Looking for valve clearance specs. Anyone?