Thanks Dave, it's faired very well, the air filter and intake are a great design. Lots of useful information for anyone interested in or anyone who owns a Himalayan 450. They seem like a quality bike. The mud always hides out of sight 😂 nice 👍
@@billclarke4134exactly, I change my oil every 5000km at the most and filters every second oil change. It's all marketing, it's possible yes, but I would never recommend leaving it until 10k. I would say Dave was wanting to see how the oil looked after it's recommended service interval and check the filters and screens for any debris. This is a full long term test to it's limits, as opposed to how you'd treat your own bike. Durability testing if you like.
I've cut a hole in the top cover of the air filter replacement lid out to the inside of the locator tube. Changed the air filter for a DNA oil cotton. It roars beautifully. Put on a dcat pipe and fuelX pro. I think it has about 10% more with these changes. It drops the usable rev range down to 2000 rpm and opens up the topend as it breaths to red line. I like everything else about it. Can't fault the breaks or the suspension and is even more fun to ride. Get one you won't be disappointed(:-)
Did you have to reflash the ECM when you do that. I did same mod on vers x300 an it already runs a bit lean, had get it re flashed when I added more air flow runs pretty lean with the Air box mod an Perf Exhaust.
Thanks for the vid. Nice details on the ownership experience. My DDX was into Dallas Ducati last month for the 18k mile DESMO service. I was told mine is the first DesertX they've seen for the 18k job. West Texas dust is similar to Aussi dust. Installed a Unifilter right after getting the bike. Have 20k miles on it now.
Good solid info there Dave. Picked up mine on Friday, went over it today, adjusted chain as was way too tight, checked oil n usual stuff. Ready to hit the dirt up Glasshouse mountains Qld in the morning!
I'll repeat something my mechanic said last time I took my Tiger 900 for servicing: "be nice to your mechanic and bring your bike with nearly empty tank". Which I always do. I'm loving the Himalayan 450 more and more.
Excelente video la marca que más me gusta mecánica sencilla tecnologia justa tengo la meteor 350 con 13.000 km va muy bien para lo que es pensaba pasarme a una 650 de Royal pero creo esta 450 moto para todo , te felicito por el video y el mecánico excelente , gracias por el video y les deseo muy felices fiestas lo mejor para el 2025 , dios mediante trataré adquirir esta 450 las que llegaron están todas vendidas supuestamente perdón la extensión gracias por el video saludos desde Argentina.
Hi mad TV, that’s very interesting to doing the service on the Himalayan. I think you’re 100% correct with the air filter. A lot of dust underneath the seat but that’s easy fixed up when you give it a bit of a wash. Keep up the good work guys , just become a subscriber , Cliff from Logan City, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 on my on the big island 🏝️
I was not sure about the new Himalayan, I much prefer the old one! However, RE have done a cracking job! If it wasnt for that new bear 650! Maybe i'm a sucker for scramblers!
Good job that RE has built a great machine, that would be painstakingly arsey if you needed to get to the air filter on an adventure, glad that both my bikes are easy to get to the air filter when needed.
It seems to me like this is what a KLR650 SHOULD be able to compete with. If they made this Himi with a 600-ish displacement, and around 55-60 hp, it would be a killer package. Good to see it's holding up. ..Seriously considering making a purchase next spring/summer, if this bike ends up being a viable option.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV The current 650 engine needs a little love and attention. It doesn't make much more power than the new 450, and it's quite a bit heavier. It will need to be a legitimate improvement, not just a bigger engine. We shall see!
It might be a 750cc engine, it has been spied with a dual discs setup on the front. And yes you are also right about the power it won't make sense to have a 40hp motorcycle with 196 kgs relaunched with 47hp and more than 200kgs, they are definitely bringing in a bigger motor.@@DG121480
Hmm.. for future mods to that bike, I would seriously consider the new Acerbis tank.. seems that it saves around 3-3.5 Kg dry weight, while also giving more max capacity..🤔 They are also introducing some protection that might be of interest.. Also, a Li based battery should save some weight up high..🥴 But I guess regarding weight saving, there's a number of things that could be done.. Many parts made of stamped mild steel that keeps the cost down, but does increase weight.. On the other hand, things seem very modular & accessible, making modification easy.. I'm thinking it should be fairly easy to reduce the dry weight to about 160 Kg, without compromising functionality, nor breaking the bank..🧐 I'm not sure one could say the same about the MT450..🤔
I love my Himi, only got 3500km on it, but I'm getting ready for a Sydney to Melbourne trip. Including a few days in the vic high country and a great ocean road trip. Can't wait 😂😂
I like the way they put that bike together. Looks easy to service. The Guerrilla is the one I'm interested in to just cruise the forest gravel roads we have here by Lake superior. Need something lighter than my 2014 DL1000A VStrom now that I'm pushing 70.
Great video looks like it could benefit from some Motul oil though whatever was in there either needs to be changed a bit sooner or replaced with higher quality. That darker viscous oil on the cam lobes may seem harmless but the beating this thing is taking you want those lobes to be unmarred for the next 10k. Oil quality is talked about to no end on the internet but this is a rare opportunity to point to exactly where the oil broke up.
Thanks to the MAD crew for your excellent production and content. As a new Himy owner I've been really enjoying the content around it and the MT 450. I was lucky enough to test ride both bikes back to back with only a ten minute drive between both dealerships and I picked the Himalayan as the ergonomics fitted me better and the ease of adapting to throttle imputs was something I didn't have to think about. If you were a long term owner of the Himalayan would you consider decat, air cleaner and fuelling modifications? Cheers Tom
Nice one ! Made in India over China all day . Kool little rig there with some well engineered design. Plenty of ktmgroup bike are delivered out of vavle clearence spec so could be the same for the Royal Enfield .
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Yeah it is the first thing Ktm mechanics check with starting issues on new bikes. As per ktm dealer mechanics informed experience.
I think you have you have used the thumbnail image of you jumping like that in previous videos. What we all really want to know is how high did you really jump because it looks quite impressive. Great video
Hey Dave, i love MADtv from the very first moment ive seen it 6-7 years ago now,i hope you guys keep making more amazing content!! i do have a question regarding the cone set,quite a few complaints here in India.i was curious if riders there have had similar issues including yourself? Thanks to all of you'll there :)
I have this beautiful motorcycle in my garage for last 8 months and man I can assure you it's worth every single second of wait.....The Himalayan 450 is the definition of perfection....it ticks all the right boxes...
I know this was done at RE service center, but chain tension at 14:30 is not according to manual. Te measuring point is to the front and you should press the chain up AND down.
Another good video Dave. The little Himmy is growing on me. I’d rather have the easier air filter access like on the CF Moto 450MT though. I’m asking my dealers in the Philippines about the 450MT for when I get back in January. They’re like gold dust here in the uk. The wife might make me sell one of the other bikes first though 😅
How about organic brake pads Dave? Lot of mud in those pistons and calipers. Looks great. K&N air filter or similar. Looks great. Let Nugget turn it on some more. All good from east Kentucky USA. Next time. Be safe
Good video mate, not seen the inside of a 450 before. I would have liked to have seen the procedure for re-shiming the tappet clearance though, do you have to remove the cam shaft? But nit-picking, very informative. :)
Just get a good airfilter with oil on it be it foam or cloth. A prefilter would work, but you've got to be to easily fit it and the snorkel is way up out of the way.
I had cancelled my Him 450 booking last year due to l a ck of tubeless spoked rims. Now that RE are selling it here in india, we see the ktm 390 adv being revealed at EICMA. In a bit of a quandary now. If the ktm 390 lacks low end torque like th3 current 390 adv, ill go for the Him 450 even though the ktm would probably be better in all other aspects. Probably will cost much more than the himi
I thought the same mate. Dealers won't do this . The MAD boys will have to do it again when they get it back . Hence I like to service my own bikes at home as I'm way to fussy😅. Was a good video and it's a top bike.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I did ....but hadn't watched it all before I asked the question .... that's why I said sorry in the comment below... anyway I'm probably thinking of getting some Shinko's as Pirelli are pretty expensive in NZ... I was interested to see that you didn't change the oil at 5000km - I know it says 10,000 in the manual but my dealer here is pushing to do it at 5000km...?
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I mean the three bolts that were removed from the rear, removing the rear tank mount from the frame. Wouldn't pulling that through bolt, connecting the tank to this mount, also release the tank?
Great review Dave. it will be great when UniFilter offer a foam unit for that super dusty environment. I think for how that paper unit came out after the ride you took the bike through it still seemed to perform quite well. I am surprised however that RE never looked at that first up as similar fine dust environs in India and Pakistan and oiled foam unit surely cannot be that much more expensive to manufacture. I would think it actually less expensive than the wire frame and cage plus paper element construction. Glued foam over a plastic cage seems far less expensive to make. Anyhow Unifilter or Twinair will have a unit pretty quickly given how popular these bikes are going to be. Also how about the air filter on the CF Moto- is that equally complex to remove? ie. tank off to do the job.
CFMOTO is way easier. That said it is way lower. Believe it or not, my understanding is that the dust in Australia, particularly out west is some of the finest in the world.
My engine oil level is way above then the maximum mark its basically full when see through that engine glass window. Will there be any problem fir that?
The 450 Himalayan has shown it's a great bike. You guys flogging it, Fuzzy Biker has over 14,000 US miles on his since the release this Summer. I'll still take the placement of the air filter on the T7 for maintenance, or if I drop it in the drink.. But, it isn't enough of a negative that I wouldn't buy the Himalayan., since I rarely ride with anyone I'm never eating dust. Thanks to you and the dealership for filming the service Dave.
The rear tank mount looks like it was designed to hinge upwards, but the guy who designed the front mounts wasn't told about this and went home early, they missed a trick I think.
I knew someone would whinge about that. I tried to remove it. Glass half empty I guess. Did you get anything out of the video or this was the most important thing to you.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Actually I did.... not a rider... yet (and considering one of these or the 450 MT as a first bike) so had no idea what's involved in a servicing. :)
Not really. Himmy has a better suspension. Also both of them are meant to be affordable bikes. But with 450mt burning gas while Himmy sipping it makes the big difference. Also himmy has the option to reduce the weight by replacing some parts as its full metal which in turn increases fuel efficiency and performance makes it a winner.
@@Futuremodi ur wrong bro, mt has kyb suspension versus noname on himi also works much better, maintain also easier, not needed disassembly half bike for changing air filter)
@@Shurup33 Himi has a Showa suspension. It has a service interval of 10k kms compared to the 5k kms of Mt. Not so economical I think. If u haven't watched the himi servicing video uploaded by madTV then please do.
Jeez sometimes I really wish my 450RL was only worth a few grand so I could leave it dirty more often- In some ways it really does look better like that and washing it after every ride does get old quick.
I've not looked deeply enough into this bike but I like how BUTT UGLY it is.... fits me rather well but I still don't know how well these are taken care of by dealers in the US? I only know of one dealer in the DFW Metro area & if you don't have problems then that's not an issue but if you do I'm hoping a dealer is available close by? peace
You've done enough just running the bike thru it's paces..... I've kinda looked around but not too many are riding around that I've seen in the US? But it's pricing is a competitive factor at about $6400 USD's or close. Thanks for the video
Another fantastic review/ update on the Himalayan 450 Service/ reliability. I’m seriously thinking of getting one ☝️, I’m SO glad you showed the airbox off the bike I was SO interested on we’re the snorkel was and if a Pre- Filter can be fitted ( due to the tank removal process) Do you think 🤔 it’s possible and easy to fit one 🤔???
Royal Enfield gives away their motorcycles to the left and right in the UK, the USA and Australia. It's not a surprise that they need to try and sell them at high prices somewhere - like in mainland Europe. We are not biting. The 2021 and 2022 models in their showrooms are not tempting, when we have brand new Japanese motorcycles at the dealer opposite the street at lower prices. I'm glad that you that you got a free bike and I'm also glad that I bought a good bike. It seems you have treated it like a free bike.
Everything looks well designed to be easy to access and service, and for rough riding. Even removing the tank connections is easy. Can't you tell us about the re-shimming, Dave?🕊
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Thanks Dave, it's faired very well, the air filter and intake are a great design. Lots of useful information for anyone interested in or anyone who owns a Himalayan 450. They seem like a quality bike.
The mud always hides out of sight 😂 nice 👍
It is a very good bike. I love that air box design. Now I've just got to get a better filter.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV yeah I'm sure UNI-FILTER will have something to suit or they can develop.
Why would you go 10 000 km without changing the oil
@@billclarke4134exactly, I change my oil every 5000km at the most and filters every second oil change.
It's all marketing, it's possible yes, but I would never recommend leaving it until 10k. I would say Dave was wanting to see how the oil looked after it's recommended service interval and check the filters and screens for any debris.
This is a full long term test to it's limits, as opposed to how you'd treat your own bike.
Durability testing if you like.
@@billclarke4134 Why?
more solid proof of the build quality - well done RE and thanks madtv
I keep saying it. For the money, it's great value.
I've cut a hole in the top cover of the air filter replacement lid out to the inside of the locator tube. Changed the air filter for a DNA oil cotton. It roars beautifully. Put on a dcat pipe and fuelX pro. I think it has about 10% more with these changes. It drops the usable rev range down to 2000 rpm and opens up the topend as it breaths to red line.
I like everything else about it. Can't fault the breaks or the suspension and is even more fun to ride. Get one you won't be disappointed(:-)
thanks for your thoughts.
Brakes
Did you have to reflash the ECM when you do that. I did same mod on vers x300 an it already runs a bit lean, had get it re flashed when I added more air flow runs pretty lean with the Air box mod an Perf Exhaust.
This reaffirms my thoughts, bang for your buck I don’t know if you can beat it 🍻
Yeah, it's doing real well considering the treatment we've given it.
Thanks for the vid. Nice details on the ownership experience.
My DDX was into Dallas Ducati last month for the 18k mile DESMO service. I was told mine is the first DesertX they've seen for the 18k job. West Texas dust is similar to Aussi dust. Installed a Unifilter right after getting the bike.
Have 20k miles on it now.
Great to hear about your DesertX and Unifilter.
Good solid info there Dave. Picked up mine on Friday, went over it today, adjusted chain as was way too tight, checked oil n usual stuff. Ready to hit the dirt up Glasshouse mountains Qld in the morning!
Great! Enjoy. But if it's getting dusty I'd get a better air filter.
I'll repeat something my mechanic said last time I took my Tiger 900 for servicing: "be nice to your mechanic and bring your bike with nearly empty tank". Which I always do. I'm loving the Himalayan 450 more and more.
Yeah, I never thought of that.
Why empty tank?
@@noral342 makes it easier to remove the tank, specially on big bikes, since a full 19/20 liter tank is quite heavy.
@@noral342 So that they don't steal your fuel.
@@SodiumSyndicate no mate....!
Very interesting video. Can't imagine many workshops allowing you to video inside, good on them.
If a workshop won't let you watch, don't go there🕊
They were great.
For safety reasons you normally can’t access the workshop, obviously this was for RE benefit.
Excelente video la marca que más me gusta mecánica sencilla tecnologia justa tengo la meteor 350 con 13.000 km va muy bien para lo que es pensaba pasarme a una 650 de Royal pero creo esta 450 moto para todo , te felicito por el video y el mecánico excelente , gracias por el video y les deseo muy felices fiestas lo mejor para el 2025 , dios mediante trataré adquirir esta 450 las que llegaron están todas vendidas supuestamente perdón la extensión gracias por el video saludos desde Argentina.
Cool dave took the Himalayan the other day but got the Guerrilla 450 coming some engine bit more Street
Cheers
The 450 engine is a great for a Guerilla.
Good detailed content. Must admit this is the first time I’ve seen the chain tension measured when on the centre stand !
Yeah, I think it makes sense to do it that way.
I like that it was designed as an ADV first. The design seems to be working.
It really is a great design.
Hi mad TV, that’s very interesting to doing the service on the Himalayan. I think you’re 100% correct with the air filter. A lot of dust underneath the seat but that’s easy fixed up when you give it a bit of a wash. Keep up the good work guys , just become a subscriber , Cliff from Logan City, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 on my on the big island 🏝️
Welcome!
Wow, after seeing what they put that bike through, I'm gravy with the secondary dirt roads ( my rough trail days are long gone) 😎
Agree. The Himi will do it on it's ear.
Quality Content in servicing the Hima 450
Thanks
I love the Nugget quote/excerpt at the end. : )
Yep
I was not sure about the new Himalayan, I much prefer the old one! However, RE have done a cracking job!
If it wasnt for that new bear 650! Maybe i'm a sucker for scramblers!
Yeah, I can understand that.
Thanks mate for heads up on the Uni Filter.
They have come onto the market, just ordered one..👍
Excellent choice! Mine is going well.
Good job that RE has built a great machine, that would be painstakingly arsey if you needed to get to the air filter on an adventure, glad that both my bikes are easy to get to the air filter when needed.
I don't think it is that bad.
It seems to me like this is what a KLR650 SHOULD be able to compete with. If they made this Himi with a 600-ish displacement, and around 55-60 hp, it would be a killer package. Good to see it's holding up. ..Seriously considering making a purchase next spring/summer, if this bike ends up being a viable option.
There is a 650 version coming.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV The current 650 engine needs a little love and attention. It doesn't make much more power than the new 450, and it's quite a bit heavier. It will need to be a legitimate improvement, not just a bigger engine. We shall see!
It might be a 750cc engine, it has been spied with a dual discs setup on the front. And yes you are also right about the power it won't make sense to have a 40hp motorcycle with 196 kgs relaunched with 47hp and more than 200kgs, they are definitely bringing in a bigger motor.@@DG121480
Mate, you regulate chain with the rider on.! Very nice video.!
Sometimes
Hmm.. for future mods to that bike, I would seriously consider the new Acerbis tank.. seems that it saves around 3-3.5 Kg dry weight, while also giving more max capacity..🤔 They are also introducing some protection that might be of interest.. Also, a Li based battery should save some weight up high..🥴 But I guess regarding weight saving, there's a number of things that could be done.. Many parts made of stamped mild steel that keeps the cost down, but does increase weight.. On the other hand, things seem very modular & accessible, making modification easy.. I'm thinking it should be fairly easy to reduce the dry weight to about 160 Kg, without compromising functionality, nor breaking the bank..🧐 I'm not sure one could say the same about the MT450..🤔
Good points.
Great video! Makes me want one even more!! Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it.
I love my Himi, only got 3500km on it, but I'm getting ready for a Sydney to Melbourne trip. Including a few days in the vic high country and a great ocean road trip. Can't wait 😂😂
Sounds awesome! The Himalayan will be perfect for that.
I like the way they put that bike together. Looks easy to service. The Guerrilla is the one I'm interested in to just cruise the forest gravel roads we have here by Lake superior. Need something lighter than my 2014 DL1000A VStrom now that I'm pushing 70.
A good bike for putting around.
Great video looks like it could benefit from some Motul oil though whatever was in there either needs to be changed a bit sooner or replaced with higher quality. That darker viscous oil on the cam lobes may seem harmless but the beating this thing is taking you want those lobes to be unmarred for the next 10k. Oil quality is talked about to no end on the internet but this is a rare opportunity to point to exactly where the oil broke up.
I am sponsored by Motul.
Damn if thats what is left of motul i would change it sooner thanks for the reply. Great video@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV
@@CaptLawrence No that wasn't Motul oil.
Thanks to the MAD crew for your excellent production and content. As a new Himy owner I've been really enjoying the content around it and the MT 450. I was lucky enough to test ride both bikes back to back with only a ten minute drive between both dealerships and I picked the Himalayan as the ergonomics fitted me better and the ease of adapting to throttle imputs was something I didn't have to think about. If you were a long term owner of the Himalayan would you consider decat, air cleaner and fuelling modifications? Cheers Tom
We'll be getting into that soon.
Awesome work fellas!
Cheers
Nice one ! Made in India over China all day . Kool little rig there with some well engineered design. Plenty of ktmgroup bike are delivered out of vavle clearence spec so could be the same for the Royal Enfield .
I don't know.
Are you kidding? Look at any street or building in China and then look at India. Compare. Then, think. Think.
China is communist and has concentration camps for the uyghur Chinese, where they are committing genocide. Think about that
Clueless...
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Yeah it is the first thing Ktm mechanics check with starting issues on new bikes. As per ktm dealer mechanics informed experience.
Good review of the 10KM R.E. Himi 450 service work required.
Not that much work for 10k!
Tough little bike. I love it! ❤
It really is!
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV keep rollin'! Great longterm test!
@@GCTO239 Thanks
I think you have you have used the thumbnail image of you jumping like that in previous videos. What we all really want to know is how high did you really jump because it looks quite impressive. Great video
that one is fake news. :). All the others is real.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV the image is fake but you did do that jump at some point didnt you? I believe is in a video. Anyway you guys are fun
@@FernitoAM Yes, it was quite high. In front of a White coloured Himi. So I cut myself out of that pic and stuck in there. I look a tad small :)
Hey Dave, i love MADtv from the very first moment ive seen it 6-7 years ago now,i hope you guys keep making more amazing content!! i do have a question regarding the cone set,quite a few complaints here in India.i was curious if riders there have had similar issues including yourself? Thanks to all of you'll there :)
I haven’t experienced it on this bike. I have ridden other bikes where the steering bearings were loose
Just ordered mine it's going to be a long 6 weeks
It’ll be worth the wait.
Congrats, buddy! 🎉 Great bike.
You’re lucky my friend you have just 6 weeks,for me it’s the double more than 3 months.
I have this beautiful motorcycle in my garage for last 8 months and man I can assure you it's worth every single second of wait.....The Himalayan 450 is the definition of perfection....it ticks all the right boxes...
There’s a couple of very low km examples for sale in Brisbane. 1x Ex Demo at Pro Motorcycles.
Seems this Bike is nearly bulletproof.❤Good job RE!
It's going well.
Do you have to remove the camshaft to adjust the valve clearance? Great video , good to see how everything works.
I didn't see what they did.
Looks like a great bike, the CF Moto has a better air filter setup IMO no tank removal.
Yes, but it's way lower if you have a deep water crossing.
Mine won’t be here (Canada) until Feb or March. But I think it’ll be worth the wait. Thanks for testing the Himi to the max
Yeah, I’m really enjoying mine.
I know this was done at RE service center, but chain tension at 14:30 is not according to manual. Te measuring point is to the front and you should press the chain up AND down.
OK
So valve adjust every 10k is what the manual says? Great vid!
That's right.
Are the valves adjustable or are they shimmed?
Interesting content by the way!
Shimmed.
Hell yes, 10k being ridden hard and it's totally fine. This is what I wanted to hear from this bike. Post the next 10k
We'll definitely keep you updated.
Always hard to see from this side of a screen but that airbox looks dusty. Can you confirm I'm wrong Dave ??
Spoke before the end of the video.. you also saw the dust .. 👍 paper filters are for road bikes
Yes. It wasn't that bad, but we will be definitely be replacing it with a oiled foam airfilter.
Another good video Dave. The little Himmy is growing on me. I’d rather have the easier air filter access like on the CF Moto 450MT though. I’m asking my dealers in the Philippines about the 450MT for when I get back in January. They’re like gold dust here in the uk. The wife might make me sell one of the other bikes first though 😅
The air filter access is much better on the 450MT. But it really isn't that much of a hassle on the Himi. It is irritating though.
How about organic brake pads Dave? Lot of mud in those pistons and calipers. Looks great. K&N air filter or similar. Looks great. Let Nugget turn it on some more. All good from east Kentucky USA. Next time. Be safe
Thanks Sam. We don't normally ride in too much wet, but worth a thought.
Might be my favorite looking adv bike.
As a former custom bike builder, I'm tempted to get the saws and fiberglass out and go to town on my transalp
I’d be interested to see what you come up with.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV it would be a fun project if I can find a spare $3-5k under the sofa
"Looking." You buy bikes based on looks?
Very good to see. Thanks :)
Ta.
Good video mate, not seen the inside of a 450 before. I would have liked to have seen the procedure for re-shiming the tappet clearance though, do you have to remove the cam shaft? But nit-picking, very informative. :)
Yeah, there were other things happening in there which prevented that bit being filmed.
Have you had any sketchy traffic encounters with the stock brake light set up? I feel they need a larger light in the middle of the tail.
It's very bright. Works a treat.
So the engine has been dusted?
I don't think so.
Do you think that an air pre-filter would work to reduce the amount of dust getting into the main air filter?
Just get a good airfilter with oil on it be it foam or cloth. A prefilter would work, but you've got to be to easily fit it and the snorkel is way up out of the way.
I had cancelled my Him 450 booking last year due to l a ck of tubeless spoked rims. Now that RE are selling it here in india, we see the ktm 390 adv being revealed at EICMA. In a bit of a quandary now. If the ktm 390 lacks low end torque like th3 current 390 adv, ill go for the Him 450 even though the ktm would probably be better in all other aspects. Probably will cost much more than the himi
What a dilemma to have. :) Both good!
But why didn’t they clean those tank and interior before reinstalling? 😮
I thought the same mate. Dealers won't do this . The MAD boys will have to do it again when they get it back . Hence I like to service my own bikes at home as I'm way to fussy😅. Was a good video and it's a top bike.
Yes, we will wipe it out when we get our upgraded air filter. That said the tiny amount of dust is stuck to the wall of the airbox.
I agree.
what tyres have you put on?
You didn't watch the video
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I did ....but hadn't watched it all before I asked the question .... that's why I said sorry in the comment below... anyway I'm probably thinking of getting some Shinko's as Pirelli are pretty expensive in NZ... I was interested to see that you didn't change the oil at 5000km - I know it says 10,000 in the manual but my dealer here is pushing to do it at 5000km...?
@@markisee From my experience Shinkos are slippery in the wet.
Great motorcycle. We have a motorcycle stereo with a compass and barometer. We look forward to working with you. How can I contact you?
Is there a reason to remove the tank mount, instead of just pulling the long mounting bolt?
Not sure what you mean. There are rubber lugs at the front of the bike that fix the tank
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I mean the three bolts that were removed from the rear, removing the rear tank mount from the frame. Wouldn't pulling that through bolt, connecting the tank to this mount, also release the tank?
@@donewhiskey OK now I know what you mean. Sorry I don't know.
i'd simply add a wipe of grease around the top seal of the air box and inside too until you users get a better filter
I suspect it is coming through the filter.
Great review Dave.
it will be great when UniFilter offer a foam unit for that super dusty environment.
I think for how that paper unit came out after the ride you took the bike through it still seemed to perform quite well.
I am surprised however that RE never looked at that first up as similar fine dust environs in India and Pakistan and oiled foam unit surely cannot be that much more expensive to manufacture.
I would think it actually less expensive than the wire frame and cage plus paper element construction.
Glued foam over a plastic cage seems far less expensive to make.
Anyhow Unifilter or Twinair will have a unit pretty quickly given how popular these bikes are going to be.
Also how about the air filter on the CF Moto- is that equally complex to remove? ie. tank off to do the job.
CFMOTO is way easier. That said it is way lower. Believe it or not, my understanding is that the dust in Australia, particularly out west is some of the finest in the world.
My engine oil level is way above then the maximum mark its basically full when see through that engine glass window. Will there be any problem fir that?
No idea. Ring up the service centre and discuss with them.
What tyres are you running? and how many km's have you done on them?
Watch the video. It's all there.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Thank you, yes seen them Pirelli scorpion 🙂
Prime the new oil filter so that the engine will never run dry on initial spins.
Good point
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Giant Loop. They are very handy.
The 450 Himalayan has shown it's a great bike. You guys flogging it, Fuzzy Biker has over 14,000 US miles on his since the release this Summer.
I'll still take the placement of the air filter on the T7 for maintenance, or if I drop it in the drink.. But, it isn't enough of a negative that I wouldn't buy the Himalayan., since I rarely ride with anyone I'm never eating dust.
Thanks to you and the dealership for filming the service Dave.
I agree, the T7 air filter location is better. But the 450 is still great value!
@ Definitely no argument there! I might add one and save the T7 for longer trips.
Very Nice trying to sell my scooter and buy this one soon but i want sooner
Good luck with the sale.
I find it surprising that the inlet valve clearance had closed up and not the exhaust.
Maybe not correct adjustment from manufacture.
If you guys have flogged this bike for 10.ooo is and all it needs is a tapper adjustment that’s pretty good for reliability jimmy WA
Yes we thought so.
The Air Filter access was designed by a homer simpson in india. But I would still buy one if the need arises.
They are a good bike.
Madness delving into the valve train without cleaning all that dirt and dust off everything first.
He was careful.
The rear tank mount looks like it was designed to hinge upwards, but the guy who designed the front mounts wasn't told about this and went home early, they missed a trick I think.
no it makes it easy to pivot 'hinge' the tank when fitting connections, then lift and push front down forward to connect to the lugs.
I wish the screen refresh rate matched the Go-pros so you don't get that horrible flicker.
I knew someone would whinge about that. I tried to remove it. Glass half empty I guess. Did you get anything out of the video or this was the most important thing to you.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Actually I did.... not a rider... yet (and considering one of these or the 450 MT as a first bike) so had no idea what's involved in a servicing. :)
I'm Keen to know Would you ride one to the cape
We will be doing that next year, I'm pretty sure. I'd like to go Cairns, Cape, Longreach and then get the bike transported back with Bikes Only.
so cfmoto 450mt is better???
Not really. Himmy has a better suspension. Also both of them are meant to be affordable bikes. But with 450mt burning gas while Himmy sipping it makes the big difference. Also himmy has the option to reduce the weight by replacing some parts as its full metal which in turn increases fuel efficiency and performance makes it a winner.
for me I prefer the Himi.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV reason please?
@@Futuremodi ur wrong bro, mt has kyb suspension versus noname on himi also works much better, maintain also easier, not needed disassembly half bike for changing air filter)
@@Shurup33 Himi has a Showa suspension. It has a service interval of 10k kms compared to the 5k kms of Mt. Not so economical I think. If u haven't watched the himi servicing video uploaded by madTV then please do.
Jeez sometimes I really wish my 450RL was only worth a few grand so I could leave it dirty more often-
In some ways it really does look better like that and washing it after every ride does get old quick.
Hmm.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV😅I forgot you were awake D its only 5AM in Boston.
It seems like a great bike, but I'm not an adv guy, I'm a scrambler guy. We need this bike without all the fairings or plastics, and a new gas tank.
Yeah that would look interesting
They already do, it's called the Guerrilla, same tank though...
Nice to see someone using beta tools instead of crap on
Yep
I don't know why bajaj not interdoucing their bikes in australia, it will blow your mind at what price and quality they came in
Thanks for you thoughts.
I've not looked deeply enough into this bike but I like how BUTT UGLY it is.... fits me rather well but I still don't know how well these
are taken care of by dealers in the US? I only know of one dealer in the DFW Metro area & if you don't have problems then that's not
an issue but if you do I'm hoping a dealer is available close by? peace
I can't help you with that one.
You've done enough just running the bike thru it's paces..... I've kinda looked around but not too many are riding around
that I've seen in the US? But it's pricing is a competitive factor at about $6400 USD's or close. Thanks for the video
Another fantastic review/ update on the Himalayan 450 Service/ reliability. I’m seriously thinking of getting one ☝️, I’m SO glad you showed the airbox off the bike I was SO interested on we’re the snorkel was and if a Pre- Filter can be fitted ( due to the tank removal process) Do you think 🤔 it’s possible and easy to fit one 🤔???
I had a look at it, I couldn't see a prefilter option. It needs more thought.
No worries thanks 👍
If this bike come in 650 cc then it will be a banger and can be more fruity in highways
possibly
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Royal Enfield gives away their motorcycles to the left and right in the UK, the USA and Australia. It's not a surprise that they need to try and sell them at high prices somewhere - like in mainland Europe. We are not biting. The 2021 and 2022 models in their showrooms are not tempting, when we have brand new Japanese motorcycles at the dealer opposite the street at lower prices. I'm glad that you that you got a free bike and I'm also glad that I bought a good bike. It seems you have treated it like a free bike.
It's a loan bike. It goes back.
What ‘Japanese’ bikes are cheaper I wonder……
Bit of a clueless comment mate.....
In india we have bikes under 650 dollars and they great and you see on example like bajaj pletina 😆
Thanks
Everything looks well designed to be easy to access and service, and for rough riding. Even removing the tank connections is easy. Can't you tell us about the re-shimming, Dave?🕊
Not really, I didn't film that, I was doing something else. I regret that now.
The owner's manual states 5k km service intervals but others say 10k km intervals on RUclips 🤔
manual 10k
You're not reading it correctly. 5,000 kilometres is an inspection. 10 K is the service. The Enfield mechanic said that at least twice in the video.
correct
A wipe with a rag might have been nice.
There was.
Weren't you allowed to show how to adjust the valve clearance, what's the point of not showing this bit of the service was it top secret.......
Let's wait and see. The 900 was packed with quality.
My 40th birthday will be 2025 October. Ima gift me one of these or if they come out with a Himalayan 650, I’d get that
That would be interesting if they came out with a 650.
@ there supposedly a “leaked” video from India confirming
@@johnnylong2049 Hmm
Does this bike have false neutral issue❓️
No.
The oil change process seems overly complicated on this bike... my ninja its one bolt and then twist off filter which isn't hiding.
It takes me a bit longer, but I don't mind it.
Its a better filter set up on the Enfield engine mate...
Its allterain bike with affordable price and good engine power.
Yes, I agree. Great value.
Never should us how to adjust the valves
I know, I missed it.
That sucked.. Did not show adjusting or shimming the out of spec valves. must be very very difficult. not for me.
Settle down, I just missed it.
when I see goofy video previews I just keep scrooling
Good
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Hahahahaha.....👍
Plastic is flexes.
Hmmm
Waaow, it's not that hard to service.
Not at all.
oops sorry hadn't listened to ALL of the video
Ha ha!
how can you ride 10k km on this black burned sludge?
Why not to flush engine with fresh oil each 2-3k km ?
Jesus.. :(
Why waste oil.
Wtf are you on mate ? 🤣😂🤣😂