Royal Enfield Bear 650 – How to Check Your Valve Clearances

In this video, Matt is joined by Neil, workshop engineer at Hitchcocks Motorcycles, to demonstrate how to check the valve clearances on the Royal Enfield Bear 650, the same process across the entire Royal Enfield 650 Twin range. Whether you’re an experienced home mechanic or new to motorcycle maintenance, this video will hopefully help you better understand what’s involved in checking the valve clearances on the Royal Enfield Bear 650. Own a Royal Enfield Bear 650? Let us know in the comments what modifications you’ve made to your bike, share your maintenance tips, or tell us what you’d like Matt and the team at Hitchcocks Motorcycles to cover in a future video. Link to the Bear 650 rocker cover service kit: https://accessories.hitchcocksmotorcy... Link to the Bear 650 accessories page: https://accessories.hitchcocksmotorcy... Link to the standard replacement parts book for the Bear 650: https://www.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com... Torque settings mentioned in the video: Rocker Cover Bolts: 10-12 NM / 1.02-1.22 KGF-M Tappet Adjusters: 10-12 NM / 1.02-1.22 KGF-M 00:00 - Introduction 02:25 - Tools Needed 04:04 - Side Panel & Seat Removal with Battery Disconnection 04:31 - Tank Removal 08:32 - Wiring Brackets, Spark Plug Caps & Coil Carrier Disconnection 08:54 - Rocker Cover Removal 11:28 - Spark Plugs Removal 12:01 - Inspection Cover Removal 13:48 - Positioning the Crank 15:14 - Checking Valve Clearances 18:39 - Rocker Cover Service Kit 19:10 - Rocker Cover Replacement 19:38 - Spark Plugs, Horns & Wiring Bracket Refitting 19:49 - Refitting Tank, Side Panels, Seat & Battery Connection 20:21 - Outro