To address your points. 1. If you ride off-road, you will get muddy. On any bike, that's sort of the point. 2. Standard tyres are always a compromise, I run 60/40 on-off road tyres, a very quick fix depending on what you want to to with the Bike. 3. The Himalayan does not need a screen! I've ridden with a screen and without, no discernable difference. It's not a motorway cruiser where a screen might make a difference. 4. Run in period? That's pretty much the same with any bike! Usually much more expensive ones too! 5. The dials do steam up a bit in the colder months, but it's not problematic. The 411 Himalayan is so much more than the sum of its parts. On paper, a bit under-powered and limp; in reality a whole lot of fun and will just keep on giving! It's close to 'bullet-proof'. (I don't mean that literally for your American viewers, by the way.) And yes, 'hate' is a strong word. Probably best avoided in my humble opinion. Ride safe. Love and peace.
All fair and valid points made. Spot on regarding the stiffness of the buttons for the instruments; though it is something I have gotten used to over time. I,m 6ft and have never had an issue with the screen as you and many other owners have had, weird that. Nice vid, interesting and well presented.
Great to hear your 'dislikes' after a year/1200 miles. I've only used my bike (purchased brand new in 2024) on the road, so can't comment on the offroad capabilities of the tyres, or mud slinging. I have experienced the buffeting (6ft rider), but had Lomo side tank bags fitted and I was wearing a half-face helmet. Since wearing a full-face lid, the buffeting is no longer a problem. My instrument buttons are definitely stiff, but I'm hoping that they ease up with use... time will tell. As for the running in period, I spoke to an experienced RE technician from the dealership I purchased the bike from, and he advised sensible riding... don't over or under rev. Vary the revs through the gears and let the bike thoroughly warm up. I'm about 5mths/1400 miles into ownership and after the first 300 mile service, haven't worried too much about speed or revs. The bike does hold about .5 lt more oil on delivery, so understand why the need to take things steady until the first service. I'm looking forward to hearing your 'positives', as I think they'll be very similar to mine: I love the bike 🖤🩶🤍
Hi Iain, great to hear from you. I'm pleased to see that you've managed to get out on the bike a little more than me haha. I must put that right during year 2 of ownership! The positives are the next video in the pipeline 😊
My motor didn’t really settle until 5000km/3000mi, but now at 12,000km/7500mi it's nice and smooth. Just swapped the CEAT tyres for Shinko 705s - lots of dry, dusty dirt roads and livestock tracks. Try the Himalayan on a steep hill if you want to test your nerve - 15% incline on a tarred road will do it.
@@TheHimalayanDiaries Newbie owner here, (300 mile service tomorrow). An observation, at around 130 miles the motor became a little freer and a touch more eager. I hear that this motor improves continually as the milage climbs but did you guys notice this ? or was I just getting used to a new bike and more at home ?
I noticed she seemed to be more free after about 500 miles, but the general consensus from owners with much higher milage than myself is that they just keep getting better and better 🙂
I wouldnt bother with run in period after 300 miles. Loads of ex demo bikes out there, thrashed from zero miles and not come across a single engine failure. Use fishing rubber as a gasket for your dash but fit when very cold (low humidity) otherwise moisture gets trapped inside and when drops colder than when you fitted it will steam up. Buttons is a common fault, when fitting dash gasket, pull rubber buttons out and fit a slither of rubber packing and buttons then work with gentle touch.
A well-meant tip: Regarding your windshield, try placing a couple of thick spacers in the lower holes and using slightly longer screws to reduce most of the turbulence. Be a bit more creative and address what you're dissatisfied with."
easy fix on clock to stop steaming up. Put a very thin rubber gasket between the 2 halves. Took me 20 mins to remove, insert and screw back up and put dials back in place. No steaming since.
My dealer noticed the misting during the second service, took a photo and sent it to RE and it was the replaced under warranty, still mists a bit but soon burns off
Unfortunately, they are no longer available new but the scram 411 are still in the game. Dirty air is worse then no screen at all.. Or huge screen or very short one or none.
To address your points.
1. If you ride off-road, you will get muddy. On any bike, that's sort of the point.
2. Standard tyres are always a compromise, I run 60/40 on-off road tyres, a very quick fix depending on what you want to to with the Bike.
3. The Himalayan does not need a screen! I've ridden with a screen and without, no discernable difference. It's not a motorway cruiser where a screen might make a difference.
4. Run in period? That's pretty much the same with any bike! Usually much more expensive ones too!
5. The dials do steam up a bit in the colder months, but it's not problematic.
The 411 Himalayan is so much more than the sum of its parts. On paper, a bit under-powered and limp; in reality a whole lot of fun and will just keep on giving! It's close to 'bullet-proof'.
(I don't mean that literally for your American viewers, by the way.)
And yes, 'hate' is a strong word. Probably best avoided in my humble opinion.
Ride safe. Love and peace.
All fair and valid points made.
Spot on regarding the stiffness of the buttons for the instruments; though it is something I have gotten used to over time. I,m 6ft and have never had an issue with the screen as you and many other owners have had, weird that.
Nice vid, interesting and well presented.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy riding!
Great to hear your 'dislikes' after a year/1200 miles. I've only used my bike (purchased brand new in 2024) on the road, so can't comment on the offroad capabilities of the tyres, or mud slinging. I have experienced the buffeting (6ft rider), but had Lomo side tank bags fitted and I was wearing a half-face helmet. Since wearing a full-face lid, the buffeting is no longer a problem. My instrument buttons are definitely stiff, but I'm hoping that they ease up with use... time will tell. As for the running in period, I spoke to an experienced RE technician from the dealership I purchased the bike from, and he advised sensible riding... don't over or under rev. Vary the revs through the gears and let the bike thoroughly warm up. I'm about 5mths/1400 miles into ownership and after the first 300 mile service, haven't worried too much about speed or revs. The bike does hold about .5 lt more oil on delivery, so understand why the need to take things steady until the first service. I'm looking forward to hearing your 'positives', as I think they'll be very similar to mine: I love the bike 🖤🩶🤍
Hi Iain, great to hear from you. I'm pleased to see that you've managed to get out on the bike a little more than me haha. I must put that right during year 2 of ownership! The positives are the next video in the pipeline 😊
My motor didn’t really settle until 5000km/3000mi, but now at 12,000km/7500mi it's nice and smooth. Just swapped the CEAT tyres for Shinko 705s - lots of dry, dusty dirt roads and livestock tracks. Try the Himalayan on a steep hill if you want to test your nerve - 15% incline on a tarred road will do it.
I'll give the tyres a look! I live in one of the flattest parts of the UK unfortunately. A 5% gradient is like a mountain for us in these parts!
@@TheHimalayanDiaries Newbie owner here, (300 mile service tomorrow). An observation, at around 130 miles the motor became a little freer and a touch more eager. I hear that this motor improves continually as the milage climbs but did you guys notice this ? or was I just getting used to a new bike and more at home ?
I noticed she seemed to be more free after about 500 miles, but the general consensus from owners with much higher milage than myself is that they just keep getting better and better 🙂
I wouldnt bother with run in period after 300 miles. Loads of ex demo bikes out there, thrashed from zero miles and not come across a single engine failure. Use fishing rubber as a gasket for your dash but fit when very cold (low humidity) otherwise moisture gets trapped inside and when drops colder than when you fitted it will steam up. Buttons is a common fault, when fitting dash gasket, pull rubber buttons out and fit a slither of rubber packing and buttons then work with gentle touch.
A well-meant tip:
Regarding your windshield, try placing a couple of thick spacers in the lower holes and using slightly longer screws to reduce most of the turbulence. Be a bit more creative and address what you're dissatisfied with."
easy fix on clock to stop steaming up. Put a very thin rubber gasket between the 2 halves. Took me 20 mins to remove, insert and screw back up and put dials back in place. No steaming since.
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll take a look ☺️
My dealer noticed the misting during the second service, took a photo and sent it to RE and it was the replaced under warranty, still mists a bit but soon burns off
Glad you managed to get it sorted. Mines going in soon, so I'll ask them about it
Unfortunately, they are no longer available new but the scram 411 are still in the game.
Dirty air is worse then no screen at all.. Or huge screen or very short one or none.
Another channel I watch the owner cut his screen down to just above the instrument cluster. Old Bloke West Sussex. My be worth a look and a try.
Thanks for the suggestion Simon! I'll give his channel a look too 🙂
Bro that the old himalayan..
Certainly is