2025 Himalayan 450 OEM Crash Guard Installation | Royal Enfield Service Center

In this video, I’m installing the OEM Crash Guard on my 2025 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (Hanle Black) at an official Royal Enfield Service Center. 🏍️

This is a complete walkthrough of the fitting process — showing how the OEM crash guard is installed step by step, with a few comparisons to aftermarket crash guards. You’ll see how it’s mounted, what tools are used, and some useful tips from the technician.

If you’ve just bought a Himalayan 450 or are planning to add crash protection, this video will help you understand why I chose the OEM guard over aftermarket options.

Chapters:
[00:00] Intro: Why I Chose the OEM Crash Guard
[00:27] Royal Enfield Service Center Visit: Torque Wrench Concerns
[02:27] Removing the Stock Sump Guard
[03:09] Bolt Comparison: Stock vs. Aftermarket Differences
[05:08] Installing Spacers: A Critical Step
[06:38] Technician Discussion: The Risk of Over-Tightening
[08:30] Identifying Thread Locations & Potential Issues
[09:35] Clamp & Washer Placement for Sump Guard
[11:07] The Tricky Bolt: Handling Difficult Access Points
[12:48] Moment of Truth: Using the Torque Wrench
[15:17] Setting the Correct Torque
[16:06] Final Checks & Spare Parts
[17:07] Post-Installation Review & Riding Feel
[17:27] Why Service Centers Avoid Torque Wrenches?
[19:38] Science of Crash Guards: Impact Absorption & Materials
[21:42] Final Thoughts: Vibration, Spacers, and Thread Lockers
[22:56] Conclusion & Outro

📍 What you’ll learn in this video:
OEM vs Aftermarket crash guard basics
What’s included in the OEM package
Professional fitting process at the service center
Common mistakes to avoid during installation
Final thoughts and fit-finish review

🎥 Shot at the official Royal Enfield service center.
No fancy studio — just real-world installation and experience for everyday riders.

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