Look forward to see your Wales video. We were in South Wales two weeks ago, stayed three nights in Merthyr, did the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountain passes, fabulous. The trip you are going on we did two years ago, it’s great, enjoy.
Hi Thanks for your comments. We just got back last night, it was amazing. We also did the Brecon and the black mountains last year, both very different rides. Video to follow tonight. Cheers Mike
spot on assessment. Ive done 180 miles in a day on mine and comfort was great, dont get that terrible back side ache some bike seats cause. It's a great all-round package and quite an addictive ride. Was watching a clip with the RE chief designer and it sounds like they have plans to change the side stand and to me his words suggested they had got their calculations on it a bit wrong. Safe riding mate
Hi Many thanks for your comments. I agree, its an addictive ride. Interesting to hear about the side stand admission, maybe they will produce an after market option. Cheers Mike
Hi - great video. Can you please share some more info on the Carpuride - what model it is and does it come with the correct mounts for the RE450? It looks like a great addition and I’m interested in buying one for my himmy. Thanks
Hi Many thanks for your comments. here is a link to the Carpuride. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315102391272?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8fztgigirrw&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=zIZCxNVHQju&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY It comes with everything you need to connect and is pretty straight forward to fit. Cheers Mick
Watched a guy from India quite particular he put better quality grips on from bark busters he said the got rid of most of the vibes on the bars at 60 mph ,food for thought ,I think it’s a great bike for the money it dose every think it says on the tin
200miles is a short day on a bike. It would be interesting to hear how you get on during a bigger ride of about 8 hours in the saddle. My old GS1200 was good for 600miles (about 12hrs) then it was getting too uncomfortable for undistracted riding. My current 411 Himalayan is only good for 200miles or four hours at best. A better seat would improve that range and will be my next modification. I do enjoy longer days on the bike more than shorter ones.
Thanks for your comments. I try to avoid motorways at all costs, hence the 200 mile days. These 200 mile days are usually around 6 hours in the saddle. any more than that and I wouldn't enjoy the trip. If I did need to do the 600 mils and 12 hour days then the GS would be the pick.. Cheers Mike
@@RAD_RIDERS_UK I enjoy riding longer distances, and like you I keep away from motorways unless there is no option. Having graduated to smaller adventure bikes, I still like to push the distance even though I know it’s kinda pointless for the most part. I just seem to get caught up in the ride and often ride on through planned stops (and the discomfort). I get about 300miles on a tank so often end up using that as a reason to stop. I will be making a conscious effort to spend more time on gravel roads enjoying the scenery as much as the destination. I have a few iron butts under my belt, but don’t plan to do any more though the Himalayan is well capable of it with a few modifications done to the saddle🥹.
I'm hoping to get one of the first Himalayan 450's to be sold in Canada. Expected in August.
That sounds great, especially as August is only in a few days. Enjoy your new bike
Look forward to see your Wales video. We were in South Wales two weeks ago, stayed three nights in Merthyr, did the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountain passes, fabulous. The trip you are going on we did two years ago, it’s great, enjoy.
Hi Thanks for your comments. We just got back last night, it was amazing. We also did the Brecon and the black mountains last year, both very different rides.
Video to follow tonight. Cheers Mike
spot on assessment. Ive done 180 miles in a day on mine and comfort was great, dont get that terrible back side ache some bike seats cause. It's a great all-round package and quite an addictive ride. Was watching a clip with the RE chief designer and it sounds like they have plans to change the side stand and to me his words suggested they had got their calculations on it a bit wrong. Safe riding mate
Hi Many thanks for your comments. I agree, its an addictive ride. Interesting to hear about the side stand admission, maybe they will produce an after market option. Cheers Mike
Hi - great video. Can you please share some more info on the Carpuride - what model it is and does it come with the correct mounts for the RE450? It looks like a great addition and I’m interested in buying one for my himmy. Thanks
Hi Many thanks for your comments. here is a link to the Carpuride.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315102391272?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8fztgigirrw&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=zIZCxNVHQju&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
It comes with everything you need to connect and is pretty straight forward to fit. Cheers Mick
Watched a guy from India quite particular he put better quality grips on from bark busters he said the got rid of most of the vibes on the bars at 60 mph ,food for thought ,I think it’s a great bike for the money it dose every think it says on the tin
Yes I’ve seen that video from India. It’s definitely worth the upgrade the price. Cheers Mick
200miles is a short day on a bike. It would be interesting to hear how you get on during a bigger ride of about 8 hours in the saddle. My old GS1200 was good for 600miles (about 12hrs) then it was getting too uncomfortable for undistracted riding. My current 411 Himalayan is only good for 200miles or four hours at best. A better seat would improve that range and will be my next modification. I do enjoy longer days on the bike more than shorter ones.
Thanks for your comments. I try to avoid motorways at all costs, hence the 200 mile days. These 200 mile days are usually around 6 hours in the saddle. any more than that and I wouldn't enjoy the trip. If I did need to do the 600 mils and 12 hour days then the GS would be the pick.. Cheers Mike
@@RAD_RIDERS_UK I enjoy riding longer distances, and like you I keep away from motorways unless there is no option. Having graduated to smaller adventure bikes, I still like to push the distance even though I know it’s kinda pointless for the most part. I just seem to get caught up in the ride and often ride on through planned stops (and the discomfort). I get about 300miles on a tank so often end up using that as a reason to stop. I will be making a conscious effort to spend more time on gravel roads enjoying the scenery as much as the destination. I have a few iron butts under my belt, but don’t plan to do any more though the Himalayan is well capable of it with a few modifications done to the saddle🥹.
@@jacksjaunts8580 Good to hear your comments, many thanks for sharing. Ride safe..
Watched a guy in India he put better quality grips on vibes were gone at high speed ,food for though
@@jimmydickson8854 many thanks for sharing that. That may be the answer. Cheers Mike
Ah! Lowton you're about half a mile from where I live😊.
You recognise the scenery. Yes we have some beautiful country back roads.