VIDEO: Royal Enfield Meteor/Classic 350 Valve Adjustment & Service | Oil Change | Tappets

[Frank_M]

You have got to see this one! An absolutely spectacular job!

 

[JBacklund]

Excellent video, thanks for posting it!

 

[Frank_M]

Excellent video, thanks for posting it!

You are welcome! It is certainly the best one I have seen to date.

 

[JBacklund]

You are welcome! It is certainly the best one I have seen to date.

Yes, it's exactly what I (and others) needed.

 

[Morgan60]

Great vid. Thanks for posting it.

 

[Viejo]

Yes sir, that is the correct way to do it, the only one. In the other videos out there, no one remembers to hold the adjusting bolt and offset it slightly before tightening the nut. They also do not explain the easiest way to determine the TDC. It is also one of the few oil changes in which I see the drain plug that contains the magnetic being removed. The only thing I don't see clearly is pressure washing before everything is closed. Unfortunately, I can't do any of that without losing the brand's warranty. I see that in the USA it is not the same. Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Frank_M]

... I can't do any of that without losing the brand's warranty. I see that in the USA it is not the same. Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

Yes, I have read where many of you in other countries have the issue of having your warranty voided if you perform your own service. Does that go for oil and filter changes as well? I can't help thinking that with the proper resources most individuals would do as good of a job or better than the mechanic at the dealership, but as usual it all comes down to one thing...its all about the money.

 

[Viejo]

Yes, I have read where many of you in other countries have the issue of having your warranty voided if you perform your own service. Does that go for oil and filter changes as well? I can't help thinking that with the proper resources most individuals would do as good of a job or better than the mechanic at the dealership, but as usual it all comes down to one thing...its all about the money.

Yes, Frank, it also applies to a simple oil and filter service, even buying the parts from them. Yesterday they cleared it up for me. I have no doubt that I would do better than them, it's my own engine, not their's. My entire career I have been in charge of motor plants worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

 

[CiscoGoodDog]

One step in the video I would simplify is removing the pillion seat. Just loosen the rear bolts, then remove the front bolts, place a cloth across the taillight, and tilt the back rest and rails back, then remove the pillion seat



If you don't have someone to hold up the tank, get one of these



Cisco never did get his giant tennis ball I kept it as a specialized tank support tool

 

[Viejo]

Cisco never did get his giant tennis ball I kept is as a specialized tank support tool
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Brilliant ball trick. A good product from the well known brand "Retriever TM", manufacturer of specialized tools for bike's shops.

 

[CiscoGoodDog]

I have to give credit to Worro, from the 'Ride with Worro' channel on YouTube, for the tennis ball technique. Until @Frank_M posted the Nick & Jodie's video, Worro's video about performing the first service tappet adjustment was the only one I knew about. Stuart Fillingham's oil change video is also good, but the Nick & Joide's Episodes channel video has it all

 

[Viejo]

I have to give credit to Worro, from the 'Ride with Worro' channel on YouTube, for the tennis ball technique. Until @Frank_M posted the Nick & Jodie's video, Worro's video about performing the first service tappet adjustment was the only one I knew about. Stuart Fillingham's oil change video is also good, but the Nick & Joide's Episodes channel video has it all

I've had a good time watching Nick&Jodie's YT channel and I've subscribed. Thanks you for your suggestion. I can't resist good quality video from a Meteor.
However, I have to confess that I am a devotee of Mr Stuart Fillingham (should I say Sir stuart?), he performs the cleanest, most thorough and polite oil and filter service you will ever see. He's also the only person I understand perfectly everything he says when he speaks. Reading the subtitles, to be honest, but allowing my hear do its job.

 

[Frank_M]

I understand perfectly everything he says when he speaks

I agree Viejo. He has a delightful voice and a very calm nature about him. It has been so disappointing at times to find a video about a Meteor 350 only to discover there are very few words I can understand, but then again I don't think English listeners were quite the target audience. Not so with Mr. (Sir) Stuart's videos. He does an excellent job indeed!

 

[chippychip65]

I can't believe how easy it is to adjust the tappets on a Meteor. I used to ride a Vespa GTS scooter, and believe me, checking and adjusting the tappets on that was a right pain in the rear, you had to lift the scooter up so that the rear is higher than the front, remove the exhaust, remove the rear wheel, disconnect the fuel pump connectors, take the spark plug cap off, disconnect the wiring housing and ECU connectors, drop the two rear shocks, allowing the engine to drop down from its central pivot, remove the engine breather hose disconnect the valve cover, and then inspect and adjust the valves!

 

[CiscoGoodDog]

I used to ride a Vespa GTS scooter, and believe me, checking and adjusting the tappets on that was a right pain in the rear.

Getting to the top end of the engine of a Meteor is relatively easy. That's why I'm going to check the valve clearances while doing the 3K mile service this weekend. Doesn't hurt to check

 

[JBacklund]

I can't believe how easy it is to adjust the tappets on a Meteor. I used to ride a Vespa GTS scooter, and believe me, checking and adjusting the tappets on that was a right pain in the rear, you had to lift the scooter up so that the rear is higher than the front, remove the exhaust, remove the rear wheel, disconnect the fuel pump connectors, take the spark plug cap off, disconnect the wiring housing and ECU connectors, drop the two rear shocks, allowing the engine to drop down from its central pivot, remove the engine breather hose disconnect the valve cover, and then inspect and adjust the valves!

When my GTS300 hits the 6000 mile mark next spring, I'll be hauling it 350 miles southward to Fort. Collins, Colorado for it's 6000 Mile service. I love the damn thing, but I'm not going to tackle a full service on that little bugger.

I will, however, finally , dig into the top end of that 350 RE of mine....real soon... probably.........more than likely.......

 

[CiscoGoodDog]

I will, however, finally , dig into the top end of that 350 RE of mine....real soon... probably.........more than likely.......

Maybe? Go for it! Just get your workspace and tools ready in advance. A proper mind set is helpful too Removing the fuel tank does pose some challenge. The fuel line and fuel pump connectors can be difficult. Also, there is a retainer clip for the fuel pump wires to be aware of. There are two vacuum hoses to disconnect too. They are different sizes, so it isn't possible to reconnect them wrong (unless you are really clever ). I like to get as much stuff out of the way of the valve cover as I can to make it easier to remove and replace. I had trouble with an oil leak after my first service. Be sure the gasket is properly fitted into the cover. I also recommend using new valve cover bolt seals. There are plenty of tips posted in this forum to get you through this service. I hope you like turning wrenches as much as I do. Good luck

 

[JBacklund]

It's pro

Maybe? Go for it! Just get your workspace and tools ready in advance. A proper mind set is helpful too Removing the fuel tank does pose some challenge. The fuel line and fuel pump connectors can be difficult. Also, there is a retainer clip for the fuel pump wires to be aware of. There are two vacuum hoses to disconnect too. They are different sizes, so it isn't possible to reconnect them wrong (unless you are really clever ). I like to get as much stuff out of the way of the valve cover as I can to make it easier to remove and replace. I had trouble with an oil leak after my first service. Be sure the gasket is properly fitted into the cover. I also recommend using new valve cover bolt seals. There are plenty of tips posted in this forum to get you through this service. I hope you like turning wrenches as much as I do. Good luck

It's reasonable to assume that it's just about like it was when doing it on my 650 RE.......but, duh!...with one less cylinder, eh?