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ROYAL ENFIELD OWNER’S MANUAL REST OF THE WORLD...
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Thank you for choosing the Royal Enfield Himalayan. Your new motorcycle is the product born from Royal Enfield’s vast experience of riding in the Himalayas since decades, from exhaustive testing in all conditions, and our continuous striving for superior reliability and performance.
Radio Type Approval ..........102 Starting ..............53 Service / Maintenance record ........103 Gear shifting, riding and stopping ......54 Wiring diagram ............104 Parking ..............55 Notes ............... 105 * Click to reach directly to your choice of topics Royal Enfield Himalayan...
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Disregarding this message may result in injury to rider or other persons. CAUTION This message, if disregarded, will result in damage to the motorcycle. NOTE Indicates important and useful messages for better understanding. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
Mobile : Email : Licence No. Valid till : Model Color : Engine No. VIN. No. Tyre make Front : Rear : Tyre Nos. Front : Rear : Battery make Battery No. Sold by Date of Sale Royal Enfield Himalayan...
Do not exceed the legal speed limit. Always reduce you know they are experienced, licensed riders and speed when poor driving conditions exist. Use extra are thoroughly familiar with the operating conditions caution when approaching and passing through of your motorcycle. intersections Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs, ankles and feet. The engine or exhaust system become very hot during or after operation and can cause burns. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Please use utmost caution while applying brakes, Do not place the foot on the brake pedal while riding unless braking is required. Because this will lead to especially while riding under wet or bad road condi- premature wear of brake pad. tions. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
Do not leave the curb or parking area without signal- ty and increases the possibility of loss of control. ing. Be sure your way is clear to enter moving traffic. A moving line of traffic always has the right-of-way. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Use care when judging the size or distance of vehicles/ objects seen in these mirrors. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
Total weight of the rider and any passenger accessories Do not carry excessively heavy or huge cargo on the and luggage must not exceed the maximum load limit. motorcycle. The maximum permissible weight of the pannier box is 5 kg each side. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Towing a motorcycle can cause loss of control on the motorcycle, leading to a potential accident resulting in serious injury to both rider and other road users besides causing severe damage to the motorcycle. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
Max power ....24.3bhp (17.88 kW) @ 6500 rpm Spark plug gap ... 0.7 to 0.8 mm Max torque ....32 Nm @ 4250 ± 250 rpm Idle rpm....1300 ± 100 rpm Starting system ..Electric Start Air filter element ..Paper element Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Single channel ABS - Rear wheel Front 25 psi / 1.75 kg/cm 27 psi/ 1.89 kg/cm ABS control deactivation) Front disc..300 mm Dia disc. Rear 32 psi/ 2.25 kg/cm 34 psi/ 2.39 kg/cm Rear disc ... 240 mm Dia disc. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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The above values are approximate and the actual Battery ......12 V, 8 Ah Maintenance free capacity may vary with each fuel tank. Head lamp ....12 V, H4-60/55 W - BULB Tail lamp/ Brake lamp.. 12 V - 4/1 W LED Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Modifications or fitments which are not approved by Turn signal telltale ..... 12 V - LED Royal Enfield, will seriously affect the performance of the Turn signal........12 V, 10 W * 4 Nos. vehicle and will render the warranty void.
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Ground clearance..... 220 mm Saddle height ....800 mm ■ Values/Dimensions mentioned above are for reference only. In view of continuous improvements being done on ■ our motorcycles, the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
Oil level should be up to “MAX” level. Do not overfill as it will affect the clutch functioning. CAUTION Using non recommended/In-correct oils, can cause serious damage to the moving parts, affect performance of the motorcycle and void the warranty. NOTE Recommendation subject to change without notice. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
Punched on crankcase top side. CAUTION It is illegal to tamper with or alter the VIN/ Engine numbers of the motorcycle as it will not only against the law But will render the vehicle registration and warranty VOID. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
5. Tripper (If fitted) 6. Engine stop switch 7. Rear view mirror right side 8. Hazard switch 9. Electric start switch 12 11 10. Fuel tank cap 11. Charger port 12. Turn signal switch 13. Horn button Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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1. Right trafficator rear 2. Pillion foot rest right side 3. Right side panel 4. Right trafficator front 5. Horn 6. Oil level window 7. Rear brake pedal 8. Center stand 9. Rider foot rest right side Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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2. Left trafficator front 3. Rider foot rest left side 4. Left side panel 5. Pillion foot rest left side 6. Tail lamp 7. Left trafficator rear 8. Licence plate illuminator 9. Side stand 10. Canister 11. Gear change pedal Royal Enfield Himalayan...
Insert key, turn clockwise to ignition “OFF” position. potential accident, resulting in serious injury to both rider If required, gently shake handle bar to help unlock and other road users, besides causing severe damage to steering easily. the motorcycle. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Key cannot be removed when fuel tank cap is open. Petrol is highly explosive. Please ensure there are no open flames or sparks nearby while refueling and fill fuel tank only in a well ventilated area. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Anti splash plate NOTE Key can be removed only if ignition is in “OFF” or steering is locked. Fuel Filler Collar Anti - Splash Plate Maximum Fuel Level Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Doing so can cause a potential accident, resulting in serious injury to both rider and other road users, besides causing severe damage to the motorcycle. ENGINE STOP SWITCH HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH Engine “OFF” Hazard light “ON” Engine “ON” Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Turn signals do not work when the hazard light switch Low beam is on. All the trafficator lamps will flash simultaneously. HORN DAY FLASH Press Press for Head light flash. Press the horn button to sound horn. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Locate key on left When washing the motorcycle, be careful not to side & turn clock wise, flood this area with water. lift pillion seat and remove. Lift front seat from rear & remove. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Tell tales Tachometer Mode button Select button -123 12:00 1901 8 1 120 miles TRIP A B F 1 1207 k miles Gear position indication k mph SIDE STAND Fuel gauge ABS Switch 10. ABS Indicator Lamp Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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AM when battery is TRIP A B F kmiles 1 1207 kmph disconnected. SIDE STAND 1. Clock 2. Ambient Temperature 3. Service reminder 4. Odometer 5. Trip Value (A/B & F), AVG speed A/B 6. Side Stand indication Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Never attempt to operate the select or reset buttons while riding the motorcycle. Failure to do so may cause loss of concentration and unstable riding, leading to a potential accident, resulting in serious injury to both rider and other road users, besides causing severe damage to the motorcycle. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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The temperature displayed will be higher if the engine OVER from degree Celsius in running or immediately after it is switched "OFF" to Fahrenheit and since the sensor will only pickup the higher temperature vice versa. surrounding it. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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If Single channel ABS mode enabled, ABS only controls tell tale will blink continuously. the front wheel. The rear wheel is not controlled by ABS *Ignition key Reset: Turning ignition switch from "OFF" to and may lock during braking maneuvers. "ON". Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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(ex: 9900, 14900 etc.) SIDE STAND age speed of vehicle in WARNING particular trip mode. Do not use high pressure water jet directly on instrument cluster for cleaning. Use only water spray cleaning and wipe it with soft dry cloth. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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TRIP A/AVG A RESET SELECT < 1 s Move to: AVG B TRIP B SELECT > 2.5 s TRIP B/AVG B RESET SELECT < 1 s Move to: TRIP A AVG B SELECT > 2.5 s TRIP B/AVG B RESET Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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5.5 ± 0.5 I TRIP A B F stand is extended. 1 1207 kmiles kmph During Trip "F" mode rider can toggle between Trip SIDE STAND A/B but mode will return automatically to Trip "F" after 25 ± 5s Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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"ON" continuously as it can cause severe damage to the HI BEAM Low Battery Indication INDICATION ECU & sensors. Please visit the nearest authorised Royal : Indicator will glow ABS MIL Enfield dealer to diagnose & rectify the defect in the EMS. continuously if ignition Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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& affect the main parts inside engine. CAUTION Do not run motorcycle incase the ABS Indicator ■ FUEL GAUGE lamp continuously "ON". The ABS indicator blink continuously to indicate ■ ■ Indicates fuel level in tank. single channel ABS mode is enabled. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Tripper is being provided to have turn by turn navigation on motorcycle to help riders to have a hassle free riding without handling the smartphones, This device works based on bluetooth connectivity with navigation search based on RE Mobile app with the support of Google Maps. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Distance to destination or ETA conditions this is normal and due to impact of direct Primary direction or next turn sunlight on the unit customers to refer during other riding conditions. Secondary directionor next to next turn Distance to next turn Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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100 m if there is no turn the display will be blank in this region. Distance to destination or ETA: Shows the total distance to destination or Estimated Time of Arrival (based on user selection from RE Mobile app). Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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RE logo SW version input in paired mode tripper will Helmet Google show clock Clock a) lf no connection is established. b) If connection is established but no navigation input is observed. c) Once destination is reached. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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For first time pairing user needs to enter the secured pin shown on tripper through RE Mobile app to setup the device, after that auto-pairing will happen if same device is connected. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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4G band cutoff setting of smartphone for navigation to work compared to other lower versions. in low battery mode. 13. Calibrate mobile phones frequently for more GPS accuracy & location accuracy is dependent on. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Ensure proper insertion of USB cable, damages ■ due to hard / wrong insertion of cable will not be smart phone battery capacity, SOC and smart phone entertained in warranty. charging circuits. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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USB charger will shutdown please check your smart phone battery current ratings before using. USB charger will function only when engine is in ■ running condition. ■ Use standard approved and high quality USB cables for proper functioning. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
It is recommended to take the reduce the hydraulic pressure and thereby prevent the motorcycle to a nearest Royal Enfield Authorized service brakes from locking the wheels while reducing the speed station for a detailed inspection and correction of the EFI of the vehicle.
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Royal Enfield Please apply both brakes to stop- front brake Distributor. Failure to do so can result in a serious injuries momentarily earlier followed by rear brake.
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In the event of the ABS indicator remaining to inefficient braking. continuously “ON” please take the motorcycle to a nearest authorized Royal Enfield service station to inspect the brakes system control of the vehicle. ABS switch need to activate only on vehicle static ■...
Failure to do so will affect safe operation, damage your Free movement of handle bar to left and right sides. motorcycle and could result in an accident causing serious injury. 10. All electrical controls horn working correctly Royal Enfield Himalayan...
RUNNING IN PERIOD The Himalayan Motorcycle is capable of consistent Motorcycle First 5OO km 501 - 2,000 km high speeds. However as with any new motorcycle a Speed Gear "Running-in period" procedure is essential to help in (kmph) (kmph) proper "Bedding-In" of the various moving parts in...
5 min when the engine Press starter button and is in idle condition, which will cause damage to the engine internal parts and exhaust system as well. hold till engine starts. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
Failure to fully disengage the clutch will cause a the motorcycle from losing momentum. The engine jerky start or stalling the engine besides causing damage may be used for braking by shifting to a lower gear while riding down to steep hill. to transmission parts. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
Engine will not start if gear is engaged already. torcycle. Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is resting on the side stand. The side stand or frame will become damaged and the motorcycle will fall over. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
To loosen/ tighten hex nuts 17 * 13 mm Combination Ring To loosen / tighten wheel spanner 24 * 14 mm axle nuts D.E. spanner 10 * To loosen/ tighten hex nuts 12 mm Tool wallet For storing tools Royal Enfield Himalayan...
However if you are in Lubricate the center experienced or feel it is best done by an experienced person, stand pivot periodically we recommend you to get in touch with a Royal Enfield for smoother operation of Authorised Dealer/ Service Centre. center stand.
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Make sure the spark plug, spark plug cap and HT ca- CAUTION ble are proper fitment. Using non-recommended/in-correct oils, can cause serious damage to the moving parts, affect performance of the motorcycle and void the warranty. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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In the event of a spill, please clean the area immediately with a soft cloth (preferably a With Pillion 1.89 kg/cm (27 psi) 2.39 kg/cm (34 psi) wet cloth) to avoid damage. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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4 mm thickness, Hold spindle on right side and remove spindle nut between the brake and washer from left side. pads to avoid accidental compression of the Support wheel and pull out spindle from right side. brake lever. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Rotate wheel and check for smooth rotation. brake disc is located between the brake pads. Insert wheel spindle from right fork end. Press brake lever and check front brake for efficiecy. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Pull out the wheel axle from the left side, taking care Place a suitable spacer of 4 mm thickness, between not to drop the wheel spacers. the brake pads to avoid pads compression in the event the brake pedal is pressed accidentally. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Position the respective spacers on the left and right correct torque. side of the wheel hub. Fix the brake hose Ensure the axle mounting hole in the swing arm, pipe in swing arm clips wheel hub and caliper bracket are aligned. properly. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Rotate wheel slowly and check chain free play at the Measure the drive chain top run to be between 20- 30 mm. free play on the top run of the chain. The recommended free 20-30mm play is 20 to 30 mm. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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& rear chain as a kit. right side of the swing arm. Tighten the lock nuts against the adjuster nuts,taking care not to disturb the adjuster nut settings. Tighten rear wheel spindle nut to a specified torque. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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After adjustment tighten the lock nut in master ot on handle bar end. cylinder push rod assembly. Tighten lock nut (a) after adjustment is done. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Check the wear indicator mark on each pad. If either pad At Royal Enfield, we have robust and rigorous testing and is worn to the wear indicator mark. Replace both pads as development protocols and adhere to global validation standards of quality and durability.
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Disconnect both the screws. Battery terminals wires (negative first Ensure motorcycle is and positive next parked on its center respectively). stand, in a well ventilated area. Take out the battery. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Next, connect the black wire to the negative terminal Your battery is a maintenance free type and can be of the battery. permanently damaged if the cap strip is removed. Smear the terminals with petroleum jelly. (Do not use grease in the battery terminals). Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Always hold the bulb Disconnect head lamp with clean dry cloth coupler. during handling. Remove the protective Do not disturb the vent rubber cap over the cap provided in the inner body mould. bulb. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Put the protective Assemble the 2 screws rubber cap over the and tighten firmly. bulb correctly such that the vent pipe is facing downwards. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Refit the trafficator cover with reflector and tighten Contact an Authorised Royal Enfield Dealer/Service the screw. Centre to replace the same. NOTE TRAFFICATOR BULB REPLACEMENT Do not over tighten the screw.
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3. Open the fuse carrier lid & replace fuse as indicated License Plate llluminator. inside the lid. Please ensure to replace a spare fuse in the holder at the 4. Replace the required fuse with the spare fuse avail- earliest opportunity. able in the fuse carrier. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Please get the electrical system of your Motorcycle checked thoroughly and get the faults corrected immediately after experiencing any fuse failure. Not doing this can result in to repeated fuse failures. Usage of fuses other than specified rating will damage the complete electrical system. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Rinse well with water and use a soft dry and lint free cloth damage to the motorcycle. to wipe off the water. CAUTION Use of any hard cleaning substances such as stain removers, water repellent compounds, petroleum products, solvents and alcohol based material will seriously affect the windshield transparency. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
To increase spring preload, turn preload adjuster in the clockwise direction. REDUCING THE PRELOAD To decrease the spring preload, turn preload adjuster in the anti-clockwise direction. CAUTION Adjuster Reduce It is recommended to visit Authorised Dealer for adjusting Increase spring preload and shock absorber settings. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
Check for any damages or clog in air filter and replace Apply the brakes in good time until the brakes have if required. been cleaned. RIMS It is recommended to check the rims & wheels for damage after off roading. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
CHECKS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF ITEMS TO BE CARRIED LONG JOURNEY Tool kit. Service the motorcycle at a Royal Enfield Authorised First aid kit. Dealer/Service centre. Bulbs for headlight, trafficator light, fuse. Ensure sufficient quantity of petrol in the fuel tank Accelerator, clutch cables.
Please do cables, cables, sparkplug, battery, ABS ECU, EMS not use warm water for washing as it will damage the ECU, side mirrors, steering stem etc. motorcycle due to chemical reaction with the salt. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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High pressure water jet should not directly shown on for a few minutes to warm up engine. sticker locations. Drive the motorcycle slowly, apply both the brakes intermittently to dry up the water in the brake shoes. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
Apply anti rust solutions on all plated parts. Take care Get the motorcycle serviced through a Royal Enfield not to apply this solution on rubber or painted parts. Authorised Dealer/ Service Centre. 10. Store motorcycle in a clean covered area free of Drain fuel tank and fuel line.
We have listed below a few basic checks in case your motorcycle is not functioning. If in case the problem is not rectified after these checks, it is necessary to get the motorcycle checked by a Royal Enfield Authorised Dealer/ Service Centre to rectify the problem and to ensure trouble free performance.
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Excessive engine temperature. Switch “OFF” erratically/ 2. Motorcycle driven in low gear/High rpm/Crowded engine and allow to cool down. stops. places for long time. Check if the MIL lamp is glowing; if yes, contact Authorised Service Centre. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Rear chain excessively loose causing chain to Check if the MIL lamp is glowing; if yes, contact slip on Sprocket. Authorised Service Centre. ABS (Anti - lock ABS lamp continuously “ON”. Take the vehicle to service centre for diagnosis. braking system) Royal Enfield Himalayan...
BE AN ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS RIDER You’ve ridden through some beautiful places on your Royal Enfield. Won’t you like to keep them that way? Here are some tips to help you keep those places unspoilt so that others can enjoy them too:...
Contact a nearest Royal Enfield Authorised Dealer/ Service Centre to carry out the periodical maintenance and for any expert advice.
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Fuel pump (under tank) mounting Check for screw tightness in all services Air filter element Clean/ Replace more frequently if motorcycle always used in dusty/ off Road conditions. Accelerator cable l&A l&A l&A l&A l/A/R l/A/R l/A/R l/A/R l/A/R l/A/R l/A/R Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Usage of throttle body cleaners or any similar solvent Throttle body or alcohol based liquids for cleaning is strictly prohibited. Throttle body cleaning every lO,OOO km /12 months or earlier as required. Clutch cable l&A l&A l&A l&A l/A/R l/A/R l/A/R l/A/R l/A/R l/A/R l/A/R Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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22 Rear wheel drive chain# l & A Clean, Lubricate & adjust every 1000 km or earlier as required 23 Battery terminals (apply petroleum jelly) 24 Earth wire eyelet tightness 25 Hydraulic brake fluid - front & rear# Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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Spokes tightness/wheel rim run out front & rear# 30 Front & Rear wheel bearings for play# l&R l&R Inspect & If required lubricate for every 5000 km or earlier as required. 31 Swingarm pivot bearings# Replace if necessary Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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I&T tightness# Hand levers, center stand, side stand, rider & pillion foot rest pivots & gear shift Lubricate every 1,000 km or earlier as required levers # Cam chain / chain pads / auto chain I&R tensioner Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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# Service more frequently when ridden in unusually wet or dusty areas. # Service more frequently when riding in rain or at full throttle. (1) Tyre to be replaced if the tyre wear identification mark reached (2) To be done at authorised Royal Enfield Dealer/ Service Center.
In order to avail warranty benefits by second or subsequent owner the second/subsequent owner should inform the nearest Royal Enfield Service Centre about the purchase of the bike and shall fill in the requisite details in the form as requested by Royal Enfield.
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(h) Warranty is not applicable for discoloration of exhaust pipe & silencer, as it is a natural process that will happen during usage. (i) Defects arising from fitment of unauthorised or additional electrical loads. (j) Motorcycle serviced or repaired at unauthorised service centres. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
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(n) Oxidization of buffed/painted/powder coated items etc. Use only Royal Enfield approved parts and accessories. Use of certain other manufacturer's performance parts will avoid your new motorcycle warranty. 10. RE reserves the right to finally decide on all warranty claims.
EMISSION WARRANTY Royal Enfield certifies that the following warranty is applicable to those components liable to affect the emission of the gaseous pollutants in its range of motorcycle, in normal use to which it may be subjected to. This emission warranty is valid for 30,000 km/3 years from the date of first sale whichever earlier, to the first customer and is in addition to and parallel to the warranty policy, conditions and obligations laid down in the Owner's Manual.
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EMISSION WARRANTY In case any of the components covered under emission warranty or the associated parts are not independently replaceable. Royal Enfield will have the sole discretion to replace either the entire assembly or parts of the assembly through suitable repairs.
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Observes all the important instructions and any other precautions listed in the owner's manual. Under all circumstances uses lubricants and fuel as recommended by Royal Enfield. Regularly obtains and carries out maintenance in accordance with Royal Enfield guidelines and enters the details in the log book.
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The motorcycle has been used for competitions, races and rallies or for the purpose of establishing records. On examination by Royal Enfield or its Authorised Dealer/Service Centre if the motorcycle shows that any of the conditions stipulated in the owner's manual with regard to use and maintenance have been violated.
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Always carry a valid "Pollution Under Control" certificate with you, as and if applicable by law. TIPS TO REDUCE POLLUTION Ensure that the periodical maintenance is carried out as stipulated in the owner's manual through a Royal Enfield Authorised Service Centre.
Date Job card No. Dealer code Brief details of service NOTE Cost of parts,lubricants,filters and other consumables are chargeable to the customer on their respective service activities. Refer the periodic maintenance chart for the respective service activities. Royal Enfield Himalayan...
It is recommended that the wiring circuit repair and any other electrical rework should be performed only by an Authorized Royal Enfield Service Centre, failure to adhere this may cause damage to electrical systems and render the warranty of the products as void.
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