Headlamp Casing Cable Grommet (Grommet-HLC) for Royal Enfield Classic 500 / Bullet 500 | 1040561/A (1040561) | Genuine OEM

Loose/aged rubber grommets in the headlamp casing are a hidden reason for repeated electrical problems—wires start chafing, moisture enters the shell, and you get intermittent pilot light or switch issues. Royal Enfield 1040561/A (Grommet-HLC) is the genuine OEM headlamp casing cable grommet, used in the Steering Stem & Headlamp Casing area on confirmed Euro-IV 500 UCE platforms. It provides a snug rubber pass-through so the harness doesn’t rub against sharp metal edges while riding.

This part is also shown as a supersession for 582518/A in Euro-IV parts documentation, meaning it replaces the older grommet reference where applicable.
MRP references in Royal Enfield customer price lists identify it as “Grommet-HLC” (1040561/A) with GST classification, helping ensure you’re ordering the correct OEM item (not a generic rubber substitute). 

Best practice: replace this grommet any time you open the headlamp casing for wiring work, switch replacement, or restoration.

Key Features 

• Genuine Royal Enfield part: 1040561/A – Grommet-HLC 

• Common use: headlamp casing cable pass-through (prevents wire chafing) 

• Helps reduce moisture/dust entry into headlamp shell (when correctly seated)

• OEM sizing for proper fit vs universal rubber grommets

• Shown as superseding older part 582518/A in Euro-IV docs 

• Low-cost preventive part that protects wiring insulation and connectors

• Ideal for restorations and electrical rewiring jobs

Compatibility Table

PLEASE CHECK PART NUMBER BEFORE PURCHASE 

Note: 1040561 is often searched without suffix; the OEM catalogue reference shown is 1040561/A. 

Variants

• No variants (single piece grommet)

FAQs 

Q1) What is 1040561/A used for?
It’s a Grommet-HLC used in the Steering Stem & Headlamp Casing area to protect the wiring where it passes through the headlamp casing. 

Q2) Is this the same as part 582518/A?
Euro-IV documentation shows 582518/A may be superseded by 1040561/A, meaning 1040561/A is the replacement reference in those listings.

Q3) Can I use a generic rubber grommet instead?
You can, but correct sizing matters. OEM grommets reduce chances of a loose fit, wire rubbing, or water entry.

Q4) Will it fit Classic 350 / Bullet 350?
Not confirmed in the cited Euro-IV 500 model documentation, so treat other models as ❓ Verify fitment.

Q5) When should I replace it?
Any time you see cracking/hardening of rubber or you’re opening the headlamp casing for wiring/switch work.