Royal Enfield Scram 411 Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals
This is the maintenance schedule and service intervals for the Royal Enfield Scram 411, a compact scrambler/everyday adventure bike from Indian motorcycle company Royal Enfield.
The Royal Enfield Scram 411 is an everyday scrambler-style motorcycle built around the Himalayan’s LS410 air/oil-cooled 411-cc single overhead cam two-valve single-cylinder engine. It’s an extremely simple engine with a claimed 24.5 hp peak power at 6000 rpm — not winning any races, but it doesn’t claim to, either.
While it shares an engine, the Scram 411 has a different aesthetic from the Himalayan, and has different wheels, tires, and suspension travel.
See other Royal Enfield Himalayan / Scram maintenance schedules:
- Royal Enfield Himalayan Carburettor (2016-2020)
- Royal Enfield Himalayan EFI BSIV/BSVI (2018+)
- Royal Enfield Scram 411 Maintenance Schedule (2022+)
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (2024)
The Scram 411 came with the fuel-injected BSVI engine from the get-go.
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Royal Enfield Scram 411 Service Intervals
The Royal Enfield Scram 411 has 5000 km / 3000 mile or six-monthly service intervals, at which you have to check / adjust the valve clearances, check the spark plug, and check most of the motorcycle for leaks and lubrication.
While the valve clearance check is very short compared to most motorcycles, the single cylinder, two-valve engine’s clearances are very easy to check and to adjust, being a screw-and-locknut type adjustment.
The oil change service interval is wider — you only change the oil and filter every 10000 km / 6000 miles or 12 months, which is in line with most air-cooled motors.
What you need to service the Royal Enfield Scram 411 TO DO
| Part | Royal Enfield Scram 411 Spec |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | Oil changes every 10K km / 6K miles. Manual calls for SAE 15W-50 API SL Grade JASO MA 2 Semi-Synthetic, e.g. Mobil 1 15W-50. |
| Oil filter | You need a Scram 411 Oil Filter Kit which includes washers and gaskets to replace the oil filter (which is every time you change the oil). |
| Spark plug | Bosch UR5CC (0.7-0.8mm gap) per the manual. This is equivalent to the NGK CR8E. |
| Air filter | You need to clean the air filter periodically but replace it when you change the oil — or more often if you ride it in the dirt. K&N part number is RB-0510 for a universal clamp-on. |
| Brake fluid | The manual calls for DOT 4 brake fluid, e.g. Castrol DOT 4 |
| Fork oil | Use 10W weight fork oil, with viscosity range 35 e.g. Honda SS-8 |
| Head lamp | The front headlamp is a H4 60/55W bulb |
| Brake lamp | The rear brake lamp is a 4/1W 12V LED |
| Chain | Use a chain lubricant like Motul chain paste periodically to keep the chain fresh. |
| Grease | Use lithium soap-based grease for general greasing (bearings, swing-arm, kickstand etc.) |
Royal Enfield Scram 411 maintenance schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the Royal Enfield Scram 411.
We’ve simplified it a lot for legibility while keeping all the detail of the full schedule from the owner’s manual.
We separated out the maintenance schedule into two sections for clarity:
- The core service schedule of important items like oil changes, spark plug inspections, and valve clearance checks
- The standard service checklist, to be done at every service.
Notes on the maintenance schedule
- The Scram 411, like the Himalayan, includes free service up to 15000 km or 18 months — whichever arrives earlier. (i.e. the first three services)
- Keep following this maintenance schedule in the pattern shown.
Service schedule
Below is the service schedule of important items — oil changes, spark plug and filter changes, and valve clearances etc.
| Kms (x 1000) | 0.5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months | 1.5 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | Notes |
| Standard service checklist (see below) — Perform | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Engine Oil — Replace (Mobil 1 15W-50) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Inspect level every 1000 km or earlier | ||
| Engine Oil Filter Element — Replace (Scram 411 Oil Filter Kit) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Engine oil strainer on crankcase left hand side — Clean | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Inlet / Exhaust Tappet setting (Valve clearances) — Inspect / adjust | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Spark plug — Check / Adjust | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Spark plug — Replace (CR8E) | ✓ | Every 15000 km / 18 months | ||||
| Air filter – Clean | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Clean / Replace more frequently if motorcycle always used in dusty / off-road conditions. | ||
| Air filter – Replace (RB-0510) | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Throttle body — Clean | ✓ | ✓ | Remove from vehicle and clean with microfibre cloth. Do NOT use throttle body cleaner. | |||
| Earth wire eyelet tightness – Inspect / adjust | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Hydraulic Brake Fluid (Front & Rear) — Replace | ✓ | Replace every 2 years or 20000 km | ||||
| Front Fork oil/ fluid — Replace | ✓ | Every 20000 km |
Standard service checklist
Below is the standard service checklist. Do these items according to the schedule above.
Note — If you ride your Scram 411 in adverse conditions (e.g. dusty roads, in the rain, etc.) you may need to clean or lubricate many components more regularly.
Some items have long-term replacement schedules, many of them at 40000 km but some at slightly different schedules, too.
| Regular checks | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Drive Chain — Clean, lubricate, and adjust (including chain slack / tension) See below for chain maintenance guidelines | Every 1000 Kms / 600 mi or earlier as required |
| Engine oil — Inspect level | Inspect pre-ride |
| Brake Pads – Front & Rear — Check thickness | Inspect pre-ride |
| Brake fluid — Inspect level | Inspect pre-ride |
| Hydraulic brake hose & Washers – Front & Rear — Check | |
| Oil cooler inlet & outlet pipes — Inspect condition | |
| HT leads — Inspect for cracks | |
| Accelerator Cable — Inspect / adjust | |
| Rubber hose, Inlet manifold — Inspect | Replace every 40000 km / 4 years |
| Rubber Hose, Air filter to Throttle body — Inspect condition | Replace every 40000 km / 4 years |
| Fuel Pump (under tank) Mounting — Check for screw tightness | |
| Fuel Hose & Clip — Inspect condition, no leaks | Replace every 40000 km / 4 years |
| Clutch Lever / Cable — Inspect / Lubricate / adjust free play | Adjust earlier as required. Replace cable if worn |
| Clutch — Inspect for no slippage | |
| Battery terminals — Clean with petroleum jelly | |
| Starter motor & Starter relay connections — Inspect | |
| Steering head bearings — Inspect, adjust, and lubricate. Replace as necessary | Replace earlier if required, especially if riding in harsh conditions |
| Front Fork oil — Inspect for leaks (See above for replacement schedule) | |
| Front & Rear wheel bearings — Inspect for play | Replace at 25000 km / 2.5 years |
| Swingarm Pivot Bearings — Inspect / lubricate if necessary | Earlier as required |
| Rear Suspension Linkages — Inspect and lubricate if necessary | Earlier as required |
| Rear wheel cush rubbers — Inspect, replace as necessary | |
| Spoke tightness / Wheel rim run out front & rear — Inspect | |
| Tyre wear pattern (Front & Rear) | |
| All Mounting Fasteners — Inspect for tightness | |
| Moving parts (including: Hand levers, Centre stand, Side Stand, Foot rests, Pivots, Gear shift Levers) — Inspect, Lubricate | Earlier as required |
| Rear Brake Pedal Pivot — Lubricate | |
| Rear Brake Pedal free play — Inspect / adjust | Earlier as required |
| Cam Chain / Chain Pads / Auto chain Tensioner — Inspect | Replace at 50000 km / 5 years |
| Side stand switch operation — Inspect | |
| PAV pipes & Hose clip — Inspect condition | Replace every 40000 km / 4 years |
| Evaporative Emission Equipment rubber hoses — Inspect | Replace every 40000 km / 4 years |
Tappet settings for the Scram 411
Since you need to regularly check / set the valve clearances on the LS410 engine, it’s good to know have the target clearances on hand. The tappet settings for the Royal Enfield Scram 411 are
- Inlet: 0.08 – 0.10mm (~1/10 turn)
- Exhaust: 0.23 – 0.25mm (~1/4 turn)
Remember to only check valve clearances when the engine is cold and the piston is at top dead centre.
Generally speaking, to check the valves on the Scram 411, you take the plug out, put something soft (like a zip tie) in the plug hole to find TDC for the intake valve (where the exhaust valve doesn’t move when you rotate the engine back and forth), loosen the lock nuts, turn the adjuster, then back off until you reach target spec — about 1/10 of a turn (a bit less than 1/8) for the inlet valves, and 1/4 of a turn for the outlet valves. Or use feeler gauges if you’re not sure.
Royal Enfield recommends a special tool to adjust the tappets, with part number “ST-27527-2”. This tool lets you hold the locknut in place while you adjust the tappet, and then tighten the locknut without disturbing the tappet adjuster.
Tyre sizes and pressures for the Royal Enfield Scram 411
The Scram 411 ships with tubed tyres. Below are the tire size specs and the recommended pressures.
| Wheel | Tyre size | Pressure (without-with pillion) |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 100/90-19 | 1.75-1.89 Bar (25-27 psi) |
| Rear | 120/90-17 | 2.25-2.39 Bar (32-34 psi) |
Chain maintenance on the Royal Enfield Scram 411
Royal Enfield recommends you check the chain condition (including slack) every 600 miles / 1000 km.
To check the chain tension, move the chain up and down in its loosest part. The chain slack / free play on the Royal Enfield Scram 411 should be 20-30mm.
To tighten the chain:
- Loosen the rear wheel nut.
- Loosen lock nuts of the chain adjuster on both ends of the swing arm.
- Tighten (or loosen) the adjuster nuts as necessary. Keep checking the chain slack. Make sure you adjust them by the same amount, using the markings as guides.
- Tighten the lock nuts.
- Tighten the rear wheel nut.
About the Royal Enfield Scram 411
The Royal Enfield Scram 411 is Royal Enfield’s entrant into the popular “Scrambler” category of bikes. It’s a simple, pared-back motorcycle with some off-road ability but a lot of street cred at the same time.
The Scram 411 is based on the same platform as the Royal Enfield Himalayan. It is based around a 411-cc air/oil-cooled engine that is tuned for usable torque and not much top-end power — one of the frequent comments about both bikes (“it could do with a bit more top-end…”). The chassis and most of the ride gear are the same too, including the brakes (another source of wistful comments).
But the Royal Enfield Scram 411 has a smaller 19-inch front wheel and an adjusted ride position. It’s much more oriented towards everyday riding and occasional off-roading. It doesn’t excel at either, but it’s also a charming bike that people really enjoy riding and working on.
On the road, the engine is comfortable at about 100 km/h or 60 mph, but acceleration beyond this point is anything but swift. You can accelerate, but it’ll take a while, and reward you with a lot of wind blast and footpeg vibration. This means that high-speed interstates is not a very happy place for the Scram, so seek roads less travelled.
Offroad, the Scram 411 is able to do dirt roads and rocky tracks, but of course it won’t have the agility of a similarly-priced entry-level dual sport. It just doesn’t have very good suspension, and while the ground clearance and suspension travel is decent, this is no dirt bike.
The suspension is not adjustable, and so is sometimes uncomfortable on big bumps.
Where the Scram excels is in the simplicity of the package. First-time mechanics would really appreciate that it’s technically possible to grasp nearly everything going on in a Royal Enfield Scram 411. A lot of home maintenance tasks are quite easy, relatively speaking — even the valve service (if you have the right space and tools). You will still need a paddock stand and a front stand to remove the wheels to change the tubes, however.
That said, the Scram 411 does have some high-tech bits, like the simple but effective turn-by-turn navigation system, the Tripper. The combination of the analogue and digital dash plus the second dial for the Tripper is pretty handsome.
Maintaining the Royal Enfield Scram 411 involves frequent valve checks, both at break-in and every 3000 miles, as well as oil changes every twice that interval (6000 miles or annually).
Manual for the Royal Enfield Scram 411
The above information came mostly from the owner’s manual for the Royal Enfield Scram 411.
You can download the manual from Royal Enfield’s website here.
