Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 service & engine oil change at 5,000 km

I would prefer to change the oil at max 6000-7000 kms for preserving engine health and peace of mind in the long run.

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Ownership Update: Bagheera crosses 5000 kms

Second Service done

All inspections are as per schedule.

Following additional activities were also carried out:-

Chain slack adjusted

Engine oil (2.1 litres) was changed though it was not part of the second service schedule.

When the oil was drained, it was found in very bad condition.

RE recommended oil change interval is 10000 kms. However, the condition was pretty bad even at 5000 kms, which even the technicians checked and agreed to.

Thankfully, there were no metal shavings or sludge deposition in the suction filters.

Though my bike ran mostly in hilly terrain, ie low gears, low speeds, and more loads, the condition of the oil was not expected to be this bad in just an interval of 4500 kms.

After seeing the quality of the OEM liquid gun oil, even in plains and cruising on highways or normal city use, I would prefer to change the oil to a max of 6000-7000 kms for preserving engine health and peace of mind in the long run.

The footpeg rubbers also came off in view of the upcoming rides amidst the onset of monsoons.

The total amount for the second service

Service Kit = ₹ 250.00

Engine oil = ₹ 1,150.00

Total = ₹ 1,400.00

The service centre gave me a separate bill for the engine oil and the oil change wasn't entered in the service record either.

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