I don't own a Himalayan, but if I did I would consider a 20% gain in power for just £200 very good value. And easy to fit too.

@nealeburgess6756

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, 20% is quite significant.

@to90zeroblue1

2 жыл бұрын

All anyone says is that it feels faster. Why is it impossible to find any real numbers? New 0 to 60 time?

@SantaCllaws

2 жыл бұрын

@@to90zeroblue1 that’s what I’m curious to as well, given how it goes around 10 seconds barely faster than my TDI I want to try and get around 6 or 7 seconds with the help of exhaust a tune and rotating mass lightening.

@M.M.24.

2 жыл бұрын

😃 🎸 Sounds from London 🇬🇧 kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZ6mptiMgqnTYs4.html ✨

@wicksleysnipes1476

Жыл бұрын

@@to90zeroblue1 The gain is in the top end, not the bottom. There are numbers. See the graph. Perhaps look.

How exciting it must be to already enjoy a bike like the Himalayan with its power limitations. Then get a beautiful, flat 20% torque and Hrsprs increase without fussing with all the bs like special air filters and mufflers. A real mechanical modification.

Just completed the 300 mile run-in period, and can confirm a very noticeable difference. Well worth the outlay, and relatively easy to do. More than happy, thanks guys.

@iowawoodsracer

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Only about 10 miles in, but I can feel the extra power and smoother power delivery.

@stevec-b6214

Жыл бұрын

whats the deal with the plug cover at the end of the camshaft? any parts needed thanx

@martintraffordmoorlandbike7121

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't really work that out myself Steve, but I just followed George's video instructions from TEC. The only extra I needed was a tube of silicone gasket, for the rocker cover.

@confettihunterminus1

Жыл бұрын

How’s the reliability been

@martintraffordmoorlandbike7121

Жыл бұрын

Regarding the camshaft, no worries. I had a bit of a top-end hiccup a couple of months ago, but nothing to do with the camshaft.

For those looking for the tappets clearence, the video is wrong but I got a email reaction from them: Apologies for any confusion this has caused, the tappet clearances for the Himalayan are 0.23- 0.25mm Exhaust and 0.08-0.10mm inlet, which are the same as stock, George misspeaks in our video and quoted the inlet clearances for the exhaust too. You can find a set of instructions attached above, which reference the tappet settings. Best Regards,

Just pressed the trigger and ordered one. It’s great that a British company is manufacturing these for a decent price. Awesome 👏

@stevec-b6214

Жыл бұрын

Just got mine last week - great to hear someone with a brain commenting!

Sir your dedication towards your work and guidance to others how to work at their work shop is real great I am really happy from bottom of my whole heart which no school or any one can teach so patiently all your videos I watch are really good 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏💪💪💪💪💪

Thanks very much. Patience has been rewarded. This reminded me just how much work goes into engine mods. When you said, last year, it was a simple inexpensive change I never considered a different cam. Therefore I must apologize for getting a bit impatient. Now, to order one, then find the time to install it.

Our two cams are in (first in Australia we think) and the video helped enormously. And yes, we reckon (still running in though) that it has made the bike much more capable on the road.

Great video, very clear. I'm glad to see it's got user friendly rockers for screwdriver and spanner adjustment. I might buy one now.

Thanks so much for all the work you have done to make the Himmy the bike it always should have been. Your development has been so logical and detailed. A bunch of us in Australia will be ordering.

@raineman8428

3 жыл бұрын

I have ordered two, one for my brother. Other folks on the Aussie Himmy page are ordering too.

@upward_onward

2 жыл бұрын

Even from Under-developed countries will be ordering 😁😁😁😁

@murrayhyde4902

Жыл бұрын

@@raineman8428 Hello has the cam change given you the performance you expected. kind regards murray

@raineman8428

Жыл бұрын

@@murrayhyde4902 Hi Murray. Thanks for the question. I have done over 16,000km with the cam installed. There was definitely a noticeable improvement in power, and made it much nicer to ride (like it should have been from the factory) but I doubt if it was 20% extra. I reckon maybe a couple of extra HP. It will still struggle to maintain 100kph with a headwind or a hill, but is much better than it was. I bought two and my brother fitted one as well. He have similar experiences as we do long (800 km) rides together. I still think the cam is the best bang for buck improvement so far. It runs sweet and starts/idles perfectly. I think the limitation on these bikes is the valve and port sizes, so even big bore kits don't seem to add any real top pend speed. Your thoughts?

@murrayhyde4902

Жыл бұрын

@@raineman8428 not sure yet. I bought a RE himilayan scram. It puts along OK. Not great speed or performance but still lots of fun. I'm curious on upgrades. Maybe better air filter. But the cam swap seems to be the best bet... but good to hear from someone who's done it.

So awesome! Been waiting for this! Can't wait to get it installed!

The upgrade I didn't know I needed!

Great work TEC. And thanks for the video. Just ordered mine and look forward to fitting it.

Congratulations and thank you for allowing me to share your journey.

Very happy with this cam, thanks George!

Spot on job & excellently executed thank you

Great video, for informative. Ordered the Cam, looking forward to running with it. Thank you.

Looks a great product at a good price. Well done.

Thank you for all your work. After an oil loss disaster last month I'm changing a piston and cylinder and got your cam and a 16 tooth front sprocket. Can't wait to get my baby back on the road and feel the difference.

@stevesjourney7000

Жыл бұрын

@@pepini1 I got it from Hitchcocks. Reasonable and quick

@benjifrater6077

Жыл бұрын

How are you finding it wih the sprocket

I am considering Himalayan now. The euro4 models are well discounted. Doing test this week

What a great video presentation. Good job

👍 sounds great. I just need to buy myself a himmi now

Thank you. I’ve been reviewing this motorcycle as a possible purchase..

I've got one of these to fit. I'm looking forward to cracking one off. Yeah. Great video

Great video thanks for all your hard work mate.

If it’s like the rest of your parts it’s going to be great and very worthwhile doing, nice job 👍👍👍👍👍👍

amazing film, looking forward to doing mine, thanks heaps

Excellent tutorial and video work!

Great vid, thanks for your time 👍😊

Great stuff. Thank you!

Brilliant work mate!

Man! I didn't know camshaft work takes that much effort and delicacy. I'd be at the service center telling them, "I NEED MY BIKE TODAY!" Lol

Great Job ! Thank you very much! Certainly my next investment in my Euro 4 Himalayan !

Thanks , very informative

I have got to get my self one of these asap

Interesting vid. 👍 The manual state quit clearly in bold print to only turn the engine in a clockwise direction NOT anticlockwise as there is a risk of loosening the alternator rotor bolt.

@georgemilburn6213

3 жыл бұрын

You will not get a true reading on the cam timing if you turn it clockwise as the front run of the chain must be under full tension. With the plug out you hardly use any effort to turn the motor and could not loosen the alternator nut. the manual is full of errors and misleading information.

I have always wondered why RE designed a brand new engine for the Himalayan and made it produce so little power. My 1969 Suzuki T200 produces similar power from half the capacity. And that was made 50 years ago. Looks like this redesigned camshaft is a significant step in the right direction. I really like the look of the Himalayan, and it's rugged character. Just wish it had about 40 bhp. Maybe I'm being too greedy!

@Ozsmallbore

3 жыл бұрын

Your t200 is a 2 stroke twin made well before emissions & noise laws were a thing, you really are comparing apples with oranges here.

@nealeburgess6756

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ozsmallbore I am aware of that. But technology has advanced in the last 50 years. We now have fuel injection and programable electronic ignition for example. I just feel 24.5 bhp for that capacity is somewhat low. I really want RE to do well. They are a company with history. They are showing real promise, and trying to mix traditional with modern, and on the whole seem to be doing it well. I hope their recent successes will continue for a long time.

@moorshound3243

3 жыл бұрын

All I want from it is passing speed. Other then that it's a lovely little bike.

@drury2d8

3 жыл бұрын

@@nealeburgess6756 it was designed for Indian roads, where its common to have cows and a bunch of people on the main highways. Anything beyond 60 mph is risky.

@nealeburgess6756

3 жыл бұрын

@@drury2d8 Yes. I have seen what roads are like in India. Even on the large inter-city highways it is impossible to build up speed. However, RE have a design centre in the UK, and they are trying hard to market their bikes not just to India, but to the rest of the world. Certainly here in Europe they would find it easier to sell their bikes with a higher power output.

Loved the video 👍

Absolutely great presentation. Am looking forward to purchasing a Himalayan once knee recovery will allow. Back road touring in the western US is the goal. Been following most of the KZread vloggers am convinced it is THE bike that will match my needs, especially with the HP bump of your cam. I have one question re: prelubing . I’ve always used assembly lube to protect cam installations. Any reason you haven’t? Does the manual rotation to move oil to the top end provide better protection? Just curious. From California, thanks again for the development and video. 👍

@georgemilburn6213

3 жыл бұрын

The problem is that if you add a lot of lube before fitting the cam cover it gets on the mating surfaces. Hence pumping up oil before starting the motor. You could also spray some oil in through the valve covers with an oil can too.

THANKS!!!... I know its been a long haul for you guys to get this Himalayan cam to market. I am in the USA and want one please, it is not carried by the importer here so please send me the links to order one. Love all your stuff, TEC Bike Parts ROCK.

@georgemilburn6213

3 жыл бұрын

just send us an email with your zip code so we can work out the shipping nd we can send you a (export tax free )paypal invoice

Thank you Sir for an extremely well done video, with clean language which is lacking all over KZread! :)

I put a cam in my Monkey and it's a completely different bike. Really hoping to pick one of these up for my Scram

Hi Tec i have a question, do you guys have a plan to release scrambler exhaust for Royal Enfield 650cc? I notice you mention that in some videos. I waiting for that.

Looks like a job most should be capable of.

Great Video, thanks for putting all the effort in! Does the crankshaft fit on the newer 411cc Models?

@georgemilburn6213

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Yes the Camshaft will fit all Himalayan models including the latest Euro 5

Very much enjoy your channel. Will you be releasing a 410 big bore kit? If so that would require a different cam then this upgraded one, yes? Check out Patriot front fork suspension kits as they have a unique solution for springs. With the stock forks being rather narrow, how wide a front wheel/tire could I run before swapping out the front end for say a WP inverted front end from a KTM? It looks like you're running a wider rear tire as well? how wide will swing arm allow 160 60/40 adv tire?

Hi George, as always a calm considered approach to improving your bike. I have just one question please: in the intro you talked about a pin that needed to be pressed in, but I didn't see that anywhere in the vid? Maybe it's just me being blind ? Btw my new Himi comes next weekend so I'll be onto you for some bits...

I'd love it if you'd make a cam for the Benelli Leoncino and TRK502.

Great improvement!

Just watched the chain going on the sprocket to make sure it wasn't one tooth out .would it be beneficial to mark the link with a dab of paint or tippex aligned with the one sprocket mark before removing it and then replacing would be spot on no worries re aligning .just thinking out loud.?

I have a question: since RE's new Scram 411 shares the same engine, will this "Goldilocks cam" work with it too? Cheers, and thanks for what you do!

That sounds like a cure to the Himalayan's biggest issue, and Royal Enfield should have a chat with you for the cam shapes! Question one: Couldn't you just draw some oil from the sump with a syringe and a wee hose, and spray it over the cams through the access hole for the tappets? Two: How does the cam affect the engine's economy? One would expect it to worsen slightly, but I wouldn't bet on that, really.

@philtucker1224

Жыл бұрын

Hi Zw, I think I’m right in saying that the manufacturer is forbidden from using these mods due to the current (euro5) emissions regulations. Private owner mods are not controlled the same way.

@zweispurmopped

Жыл бұрын

@@philtucker1224 I have no way of knowing for sure, but I can't imagine that an oxygen sensor regulated ECU would not be able to cope with the situation.

@philtucker1224

Жыл бұрын

Hi Zw, regarding lessening of fuel economy it is true that a higher performing cam will offer the potential of getting a greater air/fuel mixture into the cylinder(when required) secondly, regarding “camshaft overlap” the principle of this feature allows some of the incoming air/fuel mixture to continue through the combustion chamber at a higher velocity due to the partial vacuum created by the inertia of the previously spent mixture exiting through the exhaust port. This does therefore sacrifice slightly more fresh fuel than previously in aide to pull more mixture into the combustion chamber before the inlet valve closes. (As you can imagine, this was a popular mod for race engines before the use of turbos). I hope that helps! 😊

Great job! Is it available for the meteor 350? Thanks!

Also changed out exhaust makes a difference. SJ

Fantastic video as always Tec. Any truth in the Himmi getting the 650 engine?👍

@chrishart8548

2 жыл бұрын

It's already 199kg a 650 engine is going to tip the bike into a category in terms of weight.

Excellent video. I would like to ask you if this camshaft works with the carburettor version. Thank you so much!!!

@georgemilburn6213

3 жыл бұрын

Yes works on the Carb versions too.

Has anyone used this camshaft with a big bore kit? I wonder what power improvements one may see there. Thanks for your work!

@georgemilburn6213

2 жыл бұрын

We have not done it, but some of our customers have, see our reviews on our web shop listing as an Australian customer has a cam and big bore fitted and he has uploaded a dyno sheet

Been on the wait list since mid-August and was adevised it would be available mid-September. Inquiries today being met with an automated generic email response.

is the link for the workshop manual no longer available ? thank you for this post ,a very interesting upgrade

Could you please advise when these will be back in stock for a BS4?

Great vid. Wondering if this would be possible on other royal enfields that share the sane engine?

@georgemilburn6213

Жыл бұрын

Yes works the same on the Scram 411 too.

Iwant one the gearing is fine . That seat looks higher than norm I need on

Is it possible to install the front indicators of Highness on Scram 411 and conty 650? And I mean proper installation so the amber light turns on with ignition as in stock CB350.

Great job, I’ve been holding off buying a Himalayan because of about 4hp it didn’t have….. looks like you just sorted that part thanks.

Hahaah ..i like when my idea list about what imma do with my Himalayan is being executed somewhere professionally... will learn from this..hehe

Great!

Looks great but I can't help thinking that if you've got a Himalayan (I have) and want this upgrade you bought the wrong bike in the first place. I guess cost is the main driver for some folks.

Any plans for making a cam for 350? Or maybe this one would work?

Just wondering if your camshaft would increase the power on a 2017 Himalayan (carburettor)

I'm wondering now whether to buy the sohc air cooled himi and fit the booster plug, filter and cam mods, or buy the dohc liquid cooled version and hope I dont get any early adopter problems.

Could you not put a few drips of oil in through the tappet covers, just so it's not starting dry?

Any chance of putting a "cam in a Scram" 411? I think it would be perfect for the Scram. Muffler and intake mods would also make the bike lighter. Always a plus...

@tofubutcher7456

Жыл бұрын

Isn't the bike identical apart from wheels and a couple of ergonomic tweaks? I'm sure the engine is the same anyway

Knowing that this mod is available i may have 2nd look at RE Himalayan.

@drewnader1726

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm saying

@elgerol

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, a little more top end speed has me looking at the himalayan again

you could lube the cam with grease bevor putting it in. So you do not contaminate the sealing surface....than the cam is save bevor the oil kicks in...

@georgemilburn6213

2 жыл бұрын

When I fit them now , once I have the cam cover fitted I use an oil can to squirt loads of oil on the lobes before fitting the covers.

Has this been tested for riding in high altitudes?

How about surgesting this to Royal Enfield & spasificly the Himalayan. Why don't they put some kind of overdrive on the bike, which could be used on tarmac, a bit like the Honda Trail 90 had?

This is tight

I have been looking for this for quite sometime.But it is still out of stock.I Live in India.Will it be available for India?

Hi could you please tell me where you get the Loctite SI 5900 in that size or can you supply ? would be happy to buy from you,iv received the cam from you thanks, just trying to find Loctite before I start the fitment. Thanks Martyn

Hi I have a sealant leak on my cam cover, but now having seen your video I think I will change the cam I have a couple of questions first please I did not see you remove the tappet plug I have removed the bolt that holds it in but do I now need to tap it to remove it as it is a little stuck The diagram shows a seal behind the plug Would you advise to replace that seal while it's off Do I remove the spark plug to turn the bike over tor TDC Nice video, I will confirm if the upgrade is OK Thanks

Along with your cam and DNA kit, would replacing the down pipe and end can (I already have an end can)with one without the cat help with flow or would you loose too much low and mid range power?

TBP, have you tried this with a big bore kit yet?

Excellent video ! What is the cost of this cam ??? Wonder if anyone will design a full exhaust ( high pipe ) to help with HP and would gain some ground clearance of the bike ????

@georgemilburn6213

3 жыл бұрын

We have looked at a high pipe and still considering it. But we have looked very close at air heat flow on the Himalayan as very borderline in some areas especially in hot climates. we will be making some follow up videos when we have the time and will go into this and some of the free fixes you can do to help this.

Looks great! Thanks! Will this work well with the big bore kits like the 462 or 477?

@bern4679

3 жыл бұрын

I want to know this too.

@fullstop638

2 жыл бұрын

@@bern4679 also intrigued about this

Any idea what would make the bike stall and not idle well after this cam upgrade?

Hi George. Very interesting video ! You mentioned going a tooth up on the sprocket. Did you mean front or rear sprocket ? Thanks

@georgemilburn6213

3 жыл бұрын

go up to a 16 t front sprocket, but a new un-stretched chain will need an extra link fitted to do this.

@davidroberts7490

3 жыл бұрын

@@georgemilburn6213 thanks !

are there any motorcycle mechanic places you can take your bike to and they will do this for you ?

Anyone know if this has an effect on fuel efficiency?

Oh wow interesting.

Sorry to ask this particular sort of question on KZread , but I can’t understand if the cam is available in the USA. It is late November 2022. Could you please say if it is or not? Your site refers to tecusa, but the product is not on that website. I’ve been checking from time to time since this video was released, so just decided to ask directly.

Hello, do you send the camshaft overseas, (south América) . To replace on a 2022 bs6 . Thanks

Hi, I could not find the link to the shop breakdown manual, and also, does your shop sell the gasket compound? I haven't gotten our bikes yet, but once we do, I expect that we will want to get the cams and tinker with the bikes. Since you said that one of your tests was in Cali, I suppose that the cams etc will be available in the USA. Thank you, B.

@georgemilburn6213

3 жыл бұрын

For EPA legal reasons our California store cannot sell them, but we can ship them from the UK store to the USA 'for off road race use only'. We now also have to do this with the cams we make for triumphs too.

This engine does not have tappets. Your rockers are connected directly to your camshaft. Sound like you are familiar with the British BMC over head valve push rod engine with their tappet inspection covers. Built to take a licking and keep on ticking. Good Instruction. Well Done.

@stevec-b6214

6 ай бұрын

you are sooo wrong.

I have 2 Himalayan 18 and 19, I have done front sprocket 16 tooth, booster plug, cr8eix spark plug, air filter just waiting to do cams, hard to get them right now. But looking forward to trying it out. Heard lots of good things so far. Let you know what happens. SJ

@moorshound3243

2 жыл бұрын

So how does it ride now? Good? I want to do some work on mine.

Does this cam install require a ecu tune?

Sir I want to know about heard valve guide my valve guide is very noice

Any plans for the new Meteor 350? It's a great looking bike but with only 20bhp it seems to be begging for extra power. I'd like one but it needs a bit more top end to dodge the trucks on the motorway.

@jimbo4375

2 жыл бұрын

Do you really need to use the motorway? If it's for commuting perhaps but otherwise I wouldn't bother. The Meteor is my preference but I'd avoid motorways as much as possible, there's often an A road alternative (A6 rather than M6 etc), that doesn't take that much longer and a much more pleasant journey.

So it's goes from 24 hp to 28.8 hp?

Last Thursday I finally had the time to fit mine (bought in Oct'21). I've set valve plays to 0,08 (intake) and 0,23mm (exhaust) as the values George mention in this video are wrong according to TEC's staff told me by email. I found the valve ticking noise quite loud with the new camshaft. Is that the new normal or is it should get back to original one after break-in period. I asked that to TEC staff by email, but they are not very responsive.

@philtucker1224

Жыл бұрын

Deny I assume the tapping was from the 23 thou gap. Can you tell me what clearance you finally arrived at, and did it cure the problem? Thanks buddy.

Cam wear is actually at its highest at idle as there's more time for the oil "wedge" to spill off the nose of the cam lobe and less kinetic energy in the valve effectively increasing spring pressure. Lube the cam properly and then run at a fast idle for the first few seconds then ramp up to about 2K for a couple of minutes. This is why in the old days before technology improved it was not uncommon to hear learner cars with tappy camshafts - they spent so much time at or just above idle which accelerated cam wear.

@peter58murray

2 жыл бұрын

your talking bollocks mate, my job for 6 years was actually testing oil in motorbike engines for bp/castrol themselves...i used to build and strip and rate these engines for wear after long tests with the engines on a dyno. We never ever saw any more wear with these engines at idle...makes no difference at all