QUICK WALKTHROUGH ON THE TEC CAMSHAFT FOR THE ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
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@mikefarnden289310 ай бұрын
I fitted a TEC cam over a year ago in conjunction with the DNA air filter and inlet. I was much happier overtaking at 60mph /100 kph, I also noticed an improvement in fuel consumption, another benefit was the ability to fit a larger front sprocket which made the bike feel more relaxed. There were no starting problems even in the middle of a UK winter. As for the engine noise, I didn't really notice it over the increased induction roar from the DNA filter and intake, which was quite noticeable. I ran the new cam for 400 miles before starting to up the revs. At the time, in the UK it was £200 which I think was very good value for such worthwhile benefits.
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience
@bulbakip6380Ай бұрын
How did off road performance go with the upgrades?
@wcronin73077 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. I just bought a 2022 Himi here in Canada and am seriously thinking of putting in this cam. Still not fully run in the engine though. Enjoying all your videos; very informative and detailed. Treating my Himi like a baby, lol and inspired by your knowledge.
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN7 ай бұрын
The sooner you put in the cam the better . 😊
@adrianwaller-lq9si10 ай бұрын
I’ve now fitted both TEC & Himalayan Tools camshafts now and both give the same rattle - probably due to a steeper ‘ramp off’ causing more clatter. My E5 has now done 5K miles on a TEC and runs really well (also with filter/exhaust/iridium plug/fuel x pro). Completely different bike from standard. Also now put 3K miles on an E4 with same set up except with booster plug and just the same in terms of performance. A ‘must do’ mod in my opinion 👍 6:48
@mysterybiker171710 ай бұрын
Mine was noisy after tec cam and i set the valve clearances to the smallest enfield setting and noise gone. Tec cam suggest you can drop this below enfield minimum setting (drop by another ‘thou’) for even better performance. (Inlet and exhaust). Best mod you can make to himmy.
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
Yes , I tried dropping the clearances further, but the downside is when the engine warms up instead of freeing up it still stays tight resulting in tighter throttle response.
@sid099010 ай бұрын
@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN🤘🫠
@pggp2736 ай бұрын
FFS! don't do it. it will screw your engine. you will always pay dearly in the longer term if you screw with tight valve clearances.
@markberney3003 ай бұрын
My bike is no noisier than it was before fitting the TEC cam. I am a mechanic and I service my Himi myself.
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN3 ай бұрын
Then you were already running slightly loose valve clearances
@markberney3003 ай бұрын
@@ONTWOWHEELSBEN absolutely not.
@kenny4k26 күн бұрын
If you live in a cooler climate you can get away with slightly tighter valve clearance btw
@crazybiscut10 ай бұрын
Being a Scram 411 owner i am excited to see this
@niyojeet10 ай бұрын
Same here, I have ordered it via my friend who lives in Germany
@TeamProCycle10 ай бұрын
Great video series on your RE Himalayan. We are trying to get more support for the Himalayan here in the U.S. but, it is seeming to be impossible at the moment. Hopefully, riders such as yourself can get increased awareness and demand for products for the bike that the big manufacturers will start producing goods. Keep up the good work!
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind acknowledgment. The Himalayan is truly a fantastic machine .
@Jeru_on_the_road7 ай бұрын
A little birdy told me, they are working on it! and that 2024, they should have more.
@malikkhan12110 ай бұрын
Don't know Ben if you will read this or no. A year ago you spoke about ambient sensor location change. But there's no video on that 😢.. can you please help in finding and relocating the Ambient Temperature sensor location in Himalayan BS6. Appreciate your response 🙏
@brucebennett915410 ай бұрын
Hi Ben, nicely done on the in-between info and intro to what is coming up. Keep up the good work and I'm look forward to the full review.
@soubarnokundu100210 ай бұрын
Waited for this video since ages
@AlwaRider10 ай бұрын
Hi Ben...! Hope you are doing well.. As per your advice I have tightened up the steering stem lock nut.... Now there is no noise up there.. Thanks for that.. But now after doing that the handle moment is bit harder and it's not moving smoothly. I have also checked it by putting my bike on main stand and slowly move the handle bar on both side its not smooth somewhere in between. So what would you suggest? Should I change my conset bearing or I can fix it by some other way. If yes should I go for Conset fix combo from Art of motorcycles... Also for your better understanding I have 2022 himlayan and done only 10,000 km.
@martivn10 ай бұрын
Making me want to buy one soooo bad 😍
@hemanthkanchi1209Ай бұрын
My bike after getting the TEC camshaft fit is making a lot of noise (looks like it is a noise from the tappet) is that ok? Should I make any changes to the valve clearances? P.s: It has only been about 100 km since I installed it (running it within 4000 rpm)
@ONTWOWHEELSBENАй бұрын
Watch all my videos on TeC camshaft. Valve clearance setting to be done at slightly warm engine . 2-3 mins of idling and then set valve clearance. .08mm inlet , .23 mm exhaust. Get it done by a professional. They do make noise . It will slowly improve with time ( 3-5000 kms ).
@subbu3868 ай бұрын
Hey Ben, I have been watching your videos from Day 1 you have raised the Bar for every video and all the best for your upcoming videos too.. I have been searching for tec camshaft locally in hyderabad but i couldn't find them, Is there a place or a site where i can purchase it? or should i need to buy it from tec camshaft website and import it from them? Please do suggest it bro and i am looking for your thoughts on upgrading our OG himalyan with Big bore system as well. Do you recommend installing Bigbore 462cc from HitchCock motorcycles or 500cc from NMW racing team? For now i have installed Powertronics ECU + FuelX Pro + BMC Airfilter, Looking this month to upgrade my spark plug with NGK iridium and also looking to upgrade the front chain sprocket to 16 tooth. Looking forward for your response on this comment. All the best for your upcoming videos and looking forward for new videos on new braking system on OG the Himi :)
@jonc475210 ай бұрын
I've done over 4000miles on a Tec Cam... it made absolutely no difference what so ever to the noise levels. I keep the valves adjusted periodically just as before. I think you could check your tensioner perhaps.
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
Any cam with OVERLAP does increase decibel levels . This isn’t just my experience.
@jonc475210 ай бұрын
I can only go by my own experience having fitted it myself, but I stand by what I say. I've had my Himalayan nearly 4 years, so like yourself, not only do I love it, but I like to think I know the bikes nature extremely well...maybe I just got lucky! :)
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
@@jonc4752 when did you install the camshaft , at what mileage?
@jonc475210 ай бұрын
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN I would say at about 1500 miles if I can remember rightly, I'm not a big mileage user like yourself, so who knows, noise levels may change as time goes by. I have most of the other mods as well, filter exhaust, etc. and she runs great. My only minor complaint is that, "very occasionally" it will hesitate for a split second on the starter if the engine came to rest previously on the wrong part of the stroke. I assume that's due to now having no decompressor... It's extremely rare though. I love the bike and would never upgrade to the 450.
@BioSystemV88 ай бұрын
Experienced the same, no difference in cam noise, did about 7k miles, also did not had to adjust lash, I'm alwasy check but not a single adjust since I fitted the cams.
@nandumon998 ай бұрын
bro just the cam should be enough or the valve and big bore kits needs to go with this?
@AlwaRider10 ай бұрын
Hi Ben, I'm having RE himalyan bs6 I'm getting some noise issues from the front side near or down the meter console I'm exactly not sure where it comes from and it comes frequently on speed breakers and on bad roads Kindly suggest what to check and how to fix it.
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
Tighten the steering stem lock nut .
@DSmith-rc7gu9 ай бұрын
Someone also suggested windshield mounting clips and used heavy tape to dampen vibration. It worked.
@lifelover58109 ай бұрын
@@DSmith-rc7gu I cut washers from an old tube rubber and put them around windscreen screws from both sides, no more rattle
@Actor03710 ай бұрын
Hi Ben, What's your opinion on the new Himalayan 450 design ? 👻
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
It’s fantastic, will grow on everyone , but it isint an original like the 411 .
@Chris64France7 ай бұрын
Hello, did you change the ECU setup in addition?
@Jonathan-L10 ай бұрын
Absolutely Bensational!
@sachi-abhi10 ай бұрын
Watend know, Is it able to cruise comfortably at 120km/hr.
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
Wait for my video on the same
@mysterybiker171710 ай бұрын
Cant say i noticed any difference. Much better with valves set tight and valves open for longer so in theory a slight power gain
@drspock34545 ай бұрын
Are these cams available for purchase in india or do i have to order from the uk? Is there any difference between the rec cam and the hitchcocks performance cam?
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN5 ай бұрын
Speed monks Delhi
@yasin_mhd_10 ай бұрын
Do a dyno run bro. I'm waiting to see the gains
@yasin_mhd_10 ай бұрын
@@judythomas2939 Available on Banglore Race dynamics and Delhi Speedmonks, rest i don't know bro.
@avishekchakrabarty256010 ай бұрын
@@judythomas2939many
@pggp2736 ай бұрын
He wont mate because the difference will be of no beneficial gain. Any benefit of pissing around with your engine like this will be in his head and not the dyno read out
@chrisfrantz26743 ай бұрын
@@pggp273 Tec has a dyno chart on their website confirming ~20% gains in hp and torque
@cca74910 ай бұрын
Great job brother!
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
Thanks Brother
@meow-says-the-cat10 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to when I get mine, I know just which channel to turn to :)
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
❤️
@hemantakaushik463510 ай бұрын
Good video Ben. Thank you.
@soubarnokundu100210 ай бұрын
Any substitute in India ? Of the tec cam since it’s not available in the Indian market
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t recommend any other than seasoned parts manufacturers when it comes to engine internals . Tec & aHitchcocks & Himalayan tools cam
@aviator998510 ай бұрын
Hi! Ben, Long time no see?
@Himalayanbiker41110 ай бұрын
Amazing 😻
@klano844310 ай бұрын
Some people say it's quieter
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
Yes if the stock camshaft is worn and the valve specs are off
@CondeNastCruiser7 ай бұрын
I need to upgrade my Himalayan breaks. Any suggestions?
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN7 ай бұрын
EBC semi sintered , Vesrah ceramic watch my videos on the same in mods playlist
@worklada9533Ай бұрын
Vesrah is all day along🙌🏼
@user-rf7wv8mr9h7 ай бұрын
Does camshaft upgrade require ecu re map?
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN7 ай бұрын
Not this camshaft
@madgaming281110 ай бұрын
Just waiting for the Himalayan 452
@SUDIPTA197610 ай бұрын
Ben sir, what's your take on the news that new Himalayan 452 will replace our 411 and it will be discontinued soon?
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
Don’t know about the 411 being discontinued
@SUDIPTA197610 ай бұрын
Oh okay sir.
@eastsidebadger841610 ай бұрын
@@ONTWOWHEELSBENCan’t see RE keeping the 411..they’re going to want everyone to buy the 452.
@SK_0000110 ай бұрын
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
@peterbell555610 ай бұрын
Hi Ben, is this the same as the cam from hitchcocks?
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
No . Very different
@pggp2736 ай бұрын
No because you might actually see some benefit from the Hitchcock's cam rather than any imaginary gain with this piece of garbage. Although I wouldn't recommend either.
@pggp2736 ай бұрын
What ever you do DONT DO THIS it will be a huge mistake. If the engine was meant to have a camshaft that operated this way RE would have fitted it. If you want a faster motorcycle then buy a faster motorcycle. Don't do shit like this thinking it will make your motorcycle better because it wont. Most of the improvement if any will be in your head because you spent so much time and money you will convince yourself it was worth it. Spoiler Alert Its NOT !
@royaritra110 ай бұрын
❤
@makuru339510 ай бұрын
well done🥸👌🖖
@debiprasadsahu20028 ай бұрын
Pls make an acceleration test of this himalayan
@pggp2736 ай бұрын
He wont because in reality it makes very little difference. Any notable difference will be in his head only and not on the clock
@debiprasadsahu20026 ай бұрын
@@pggp273 true
@worklada9533Ай бұрын
@@pggp273haha, not really. Actually the tec camshaft changes the power graph itself. It's so well designed that it helps the engine to burn all the fuel inside the combustion chamber.
@pggp273Ай бұрын
@@worklada9533 If you have to make ridiculous modifications to your motorcycle to massage your own ego. Please at least buy a quality bit of kit from Hitchcock's rather than this piece of garbage made from putty
@pggp273Ай бұрын
@@worklada9533 Yeah right ! Like Royal Enfield hadn't thought of that. It never ceases to amaze me that manufactures spend millions on R&D and some wanker in a shed thinks he knows better. Spoiler alert He doesn't
@stevetaylor869810 ай бұрын
Just buy a Honda 500
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN10 ай бұрын
And go trail and rock riding ? Will have to shell out even more money to make it off road worthy . End use matters . I am more into riding off road .
@peterasmussen29339 ай бұрын
cam does not affect braking, speed does. What you say about braking is absurd!
@ONTWOWHEELSBEN9 ай бұрын
Increased acceleration causes increase in momentum and that is why one needs to upgrade to better brakes .