Powertronic unit seems to have been working fine so far, given everything that has transpired? At the time I am writing she is riding in Kyrgyzstan and so all the riding conditions until there is what I refer to. There have been large elevation changes, fuel problems, faster roads and rough low speed riding, cold and hot weather, and fuel range considerations between access to fuel, etc. So all or most of the issues that have been raised are thus real-world tested here it seems. As to those who think a new carburetor would be better, well, I have lived at high elevations with carbureted bikes and cars and EFI is just better for situations involving significant elevation changes. Chips are better than extensive retuning with modified carbs as well. Rejetting on the road is possible, very old school tough moto guy stuff, but it is tricky, a hassle and always a compromise. Jets can get messed up with marginal fuel too. Bottom line is that this trip is something of an experimental test and the powertronic seems to have been a good call so far as far as I can see. The one other person than Noraly here that has the system, @Inder Nirbhay Singh, says it works too, at least as I read it. I have seen on the internet elsewhere one guy with a Himalayan (In England I think) that didn’t like powertronic, fair enough. But here we see a genuine, serious, stress test of the system that says to me that it seems to have passed everything so far. I really appreciate the test and the information. IMO all of these manufacturers, bike, chip, tires, navigation, helmets and gear and just everything are really just tone deaf and missing the point by not sponsoring this trip and this rider by now. Missed opportunity and ridiculous. And some of them should send her new gloves and boots at least!!! And a helmet. Heated grips kit? Barkbusters? Useful basic stuff. Geesh, she needs some simple gear upgraded, its really obvious recently at altitude. Tough woman! Great adventure documentary here, a classic in the making I truly believe. Really wonderful.
Here from the future, relative to the chip tuning. My guess is the ECU does not add a lot of horsepower, but gives more oomph at lower revs (aka torque). In the earlier videos, it seemed at low revs on difficult roads the regular control did not do enough. That experience together with the training with Peter must have been the reason for bringing the ECU in. It has done extremely well in difficult circumstances with big differences in altitude. IIRC Noraly's border crossing was at some 5,000 meters altitude and the road going there very difficult. 2300m is already killing for somebody with a bit of lung impairment. Over 3000m makes most people altitude ill. And it was freezing cold - her clothes were not up to it, but the bike with this ECU were completely fine. Yes, she is a tough cookie and deserves some sponsoring.
@@jpdj2715 It also changes the rev limit from 6700 to 12000. I wonder if that'll affect longevity since that's a huge jump. Are the stock valve springs up to it?
@@0xsergy- I guess 12,000 rpm will burn that bike out as fast as a candle. The ECU can go up to 15,000 for racing, in theory. Question is how you get there if your engine's aspiration (naturally or not) and fuel injection are not up to that. I'd say for the Himalayan, the strength is more torque at lower revs and more stable performance under more extreme circumstances.
Honda please note, this is how you should do motorbike bodywork! Simple + straight forward not a million tiny screws and clips hidden all over the place (not forgetting the bonus hidden fixings that cause you to break the panel you are trying to remove). If Enfield ever make a Himalayan big enough for tall westerners I will be first in the queue!
@@godgunner8309 I would fit on it (I have had smaller bikes) but I want to fit without looking ridiculous :-) I would be happy with the existing engine but I want it in a bigger frame. This would also give extra room for doing the maintenance.
Powertronic+Motul fully synthetic300V(15W50)engine oil+NGK iridium spark plug and this baby is ready to travel around the whole world trouble free.iIf possible use nitrogen in tyres as the roll is smoother and last longer+a small magnet inside the tank to pull out the impurities in fuel as the bike is fuel injected and requires clean fuel.
@HAHAHA HAHAHA It kinda does have liquid cooling. Oil is sprayed onto piston to cool it and it has an oil heat exchanger mounted on the side for oil cooling. It's not a big motor and it's detuned from the factory so liquid is not a requirement from what I read. Liquid is just trouble when you drop it and break a rad.
@Bob Sacamano true, but then you have extra passages and failure points. lets put it this way, i've had no issues with 40C ambient temps in 15,000 kms on my himalayan. and thats in stock lean form, the powertronic makes it richer hence why i'm here lol.
Glad to see the new ECU has been fitted , looking forward to hearing what you think about it after a days riding , I hope it saves on fuel too, thanks for this update Noraly, all the Best
Groet uit Hilversum. Wachted all your clips. A joy! Been riding with open faced helmet for the past 49 years. Never an issue. Don’t lose the smile and be safe always!
Well I took the plunge and bought one for my Himalayan. Wow ! What a difference ! After wasting time with the badly inadequate instructions and discovering that the last screw i needed to remove was under my fairly permanent pannier installation.....................the Powertronic unit and loom are finally fitted. After priming the fuel hose from the pump, the engine started first time on the stock ECU coupler. Also started first time when the new ECU itself was fitted. I know some have found this to be a bit hit and miss as to whether it all works properly from the box, maybe I was lucky. No failures here, so perhaps the installation method matters too. The quality of the components and wiring seems great as well. I will admit here to having some experience of how these things work on bikes cars and aircraft, but even so, the instructions need to be much more comprehensive and specific to the bike concerned. They seem only to show an RE Continental and this means some knowledge of the bike and the principles involved are a great help with the installation. e.g. Knowing in advance that it would be a good idea to download the R-Tune software from Race Dynamics for your specific unit, along with the latest drivers and then hooking the unit up to the computer to check that it actually has the latest firmware would highlight one potential problem. I needed the latest drivers just to connect to the ECU in order to carry out this check. Now it's installed, both maps give far smoother running than stock. There's not much more power, but the main point is the power is available smoothly from much lower revs to much higher and the engine feels as alive as it should always have been. There is definitely a difference between each map, so I intend to use Map 1 everyday (close to standard, but smoother and more flexible) and Map 2 (engine certainly making more effort throughout) for hilly rides with luggage. I imagine it will use a little more fuel if I regularly take advantage of the full rev range but for general bimbling around and commuting, I can ride accordingly. Based on rides so far, I don't think I'll need to tinker with any of the settings at all. Like riding a new bike !! Oh wait, it is nearly new........Thanks for your inspiration Noraly.
Nick, can I ask if you are in the United States? I ask because I am and I wanted to ensure the preloaded maps for the himalayan work for the US configuration.
@@darrengriffith9680 Hi Darren, no I'm in the UK, but I should think the unit is the same. You ought to download the tuning software from the Powertronuc people's website (free) and then hook up your ecu before you install on bike (there are some reasonable RUclips vids about doing this, linked from their website) This way, you can check the latest firmware and any settings if you want to play with the tuning. If there are any regional differences in mapping, this is when you may find out. There are none that I'm aware of though. It's quite satisfying to ride after installation....enjoy.
Anxiously awaiting your opinion after riding with ECU for a while. I recently test rode the Himalayan and the only negative was the acceleration. And it was hampering my decision to purchase one. But if this piggyback ECU gives you extra performance then that might be the deciding factor for me. I loved everything else about the bike it just was a little to sluggish for my liking. I wouldn't have felt comfortable on the major highways here in the Northwest as it comes off the showroom floor. Be safe out there.
Well done to you both. Good install Peter. I'll wait for your second video on real world performance and maybe give one a try. Mine is currently snatchy below 3,000rpm and at high load in higher gears, so perhaps it will smooth things out a bit. Let's face it, it's not a fast bike but if anything improves the already reasonable riding experience, that's got to be applauded.
It's great to see that you can now let Basanti off the leash, at the flick of a switch! You have both increased your capabilities in Oman, ready for the roads and trails ahead!! Take care :)
It's pretty cool that someone makes that ECU upgrade. I was pretty surprised to learn that the Himalayan engine is only 411cc compared to 499cc for the Bullets, etc. I'm sure it makes a huge difference. Enjoy!
The scene inside the house reminded me of my young days some 40 years ago. My old neighbor commented when I was doing some maintenance on my moped in the backyard during a drizzle. He had two sons that were some 10 years older than I was. He said "Is your mother at home?" I said "No". Then he said "When my wife and I were not at home my sons would usually work on their mopeds in the kitchen" 😂
Learning new things about motorbike then at 1:29 "there's a cute doggo!" I've got distracted 😂😂😂 have a safe journey ahead and i know you have upgraded the accelaration thingy but please slow down a bit when you know you're goimg too fast 😉✌ take your time. You have all the time in the world now. Praying for you and Basanti safety all through out your journey around the world 🙏
80-90 cruising speed and sluggishness what's kept me from buying this bike since its launch otherwise it's got a great chassis and offroading ability for its price. I haven taken its delivery yet booked it in 2016 now also booked the new GT 650.Waiting for your review of its performance. I love Himalayan and your review might just change me from continental GT to Himalayan. Good luck itchy boots
Like I said on an early post, I believe changing the the exhaust without remapping had you running lean, which is also why you felt more heat. You will probably now feel it runs cooler and has some more power. I let my bike idle for 3 minutes and could touch the cases and jug without feeling anything hotter than warm. Pretty impressive for an air cooled engine.
the compartment under the pillion seat can fill with water when it rains or you wash the bike so drill a hole or two at the front of the depression so the water drains out
Hey Noraly, good move...it's great when you make improvements to your bike that are 'seat of the pants ' ...you know it's pulling more strongly and smoothly. Makes a big difference to everyday riding! 😁👍Cheers, Steve
It's supposed to be "dhanno" , I mean that's how it got started, " chal dhanno aaj teri Basanti ki azzat ka sawal hai"... Even the Hindi speaking Indian motorcyclists do the same mistake,but when you said it , it was endearing... Basanti (is you) is the rider Dhanno ,the ride... Cheers!
Noely, this is great! Your whole trip is, of course, but right now I'm particularly interested in the improvements obtained following the installation of the Power Tronics device. Also interested to see if there is an upcoming 650cc Himalayan. Happy and safe travels.
Wow, Peter did a " thorough n excellent job " installing the ECU on Basanti..... thumbs up, Peter! Many other Owners I reckon, will be interested to follow ur next video to learn more abt this installation and get their bikes fixed, if it works well ! Another " First " for you, Noraly ! Haha! Best wishes & Happy Riding.
You are totally right. I would add that the brilliance started with the notion that this ECU would be needed. As in dia-gnosis - from (old) Greek through-know. Peter understood the bike and where Noraly was going.
WOW not a simple install ! Hopefully long term reliability will be good, keep us updated. P.S I love the way you say "piggy back ECU" ... makes me smile !
If they only had put a metal mesh sleeve around the cable boom and used a metal case. All connected to ground. This would have prevented the interference from the drone remote or other strong radio signals (cell towers etc). Later Noraly had to disconnect the unit because of the RFI 😢
Dear Noraly, a new ECU for your engine. This is exciting news. I expect that this will give you more enjoyment and more confidence in difficult situations. This is likely to have “good” consequences throughout the life cycle of operations. From startup to shutdown. The only reservations I have would be with the rev limiter. The new top rpm (red line) is likely higher now. But the engine and engine tolerance are still the same. Be careful, you wouldn’t want Basanti’s cheeks to become red from too much wine, are you? 😂 Otherwise, you have just entered “GS” level of sophistication with no one but two engine maps. We should have seen this coming. From a woman with Ducati Monster 796 experience. 😊
@@ItchyBoots Your #1 supply problem on the road is poor quality petrol in remote regions. (Obviously, this will not be a problem in Oman) You should inquire about small (150 ml +/-) bottles of additive that can be easily added when filling up your tank. Usually those are used in older cars or in winter to help against codensation on the inside surface of the fuel tank on sudden temperature change towards the cold. (Petrol and water don't mix. Fuel line will freeze if water is present in fuel line after engine is stopped for a while. If this happens to you, you will have to wait for the Sun to warm up everything. One way to prevent this is not to let fuel go below half tank if you forecast sudden change towards the cold). In your case, you would also use the additive to augment petrol quality to prevent clogging and fuel pump problems. Basanti catching a cold.🤣 In any case, selecting the conservative ECU map might help if problems for any reasons. Also phone your ECU supplier for advice with bad fuel, sudden temperature/altitude change. You should consider their advice FIRST. 😎
@@RaceDynamicsIndia Thank you very much for your reply. Much appreciated. This will help all people interested in the RE Himalayan BS4 (2018) and by extension in your product. If you read the comments, you will see that there are many. Cheers!
I might be out of synch with your vids but I see you have the risers on again. I had a similar problem on my little trail bike, Yamaha Serow 225, with the the clutch cable affected by the risers so I took them off. If you are getting 5bhp more with the Powertronic ecu, that is well worth the money . great vid as usual.
A big thumbs up to that man, it was not the easiest install, I like the fact it has two settings, will be good to go the same route a couple of times for a good idea. Did you ever check your fuel mileage before the ECU swap, so maybe you could post it here pre and post would be good, as I will be looking to add one to my RE after initial run in. Looking forward to being with you on this next leg of your adventure.
I've been riding with a powertronic for almost 6 weeks. Definitely no dip in mileage. In fact, though I haven't actually checked it, I feel the mileage has improved slightly.
So glad you did this! Now I'm waiting to see if you... A. gained acceleration, but lost top speed B. gained acceleration and top speed remains the same C. gained both acceleration and top speed (That would be awesome!) And did fuel economy change?
As the manufacturer of PowerTRONIC we can state the following. C. Acceleration would improve along with top speed. We did try and get in touch with you Justin, drop in an email to info@racedynamics.com if you still have your Himalayan. :)
@@ItchyBoots, I guess that's the easiest quiz you'll take all year! And I trust your answer is not only correct, but honest. A little more power throughout the range will go a long way. Very exciting. Looking forward to the upcoming video. Keep riding and smiling. 🙂
Awesome video series. I’m glad you have the budget to sit around in hotels for days and weeks waiting for customs/shipping. How stressful! I am in between the himalayan and the Kawasaki KLR650. Your videos are great real life experience with the Himalayan. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Hope he used plenty of di-electric grease....this will keep moisture related breakdowns from happening. I use it in plug wires and all electric connections ...moisture impregnated coil/plug wires are almost impossible to diagnose...spark plug wires have to be taken apart to apply the grease.
I'm a pedal cyclist not a motorcyclist and these videos from Oman make the country look like a great bikepacking destination. Do they make an ECU for human legs because some of those hills sure makes me think I'll need one?
Am eager to see the performance in ur nxt video, Brilliant suggession and upgrade it is. How about adding Slipper Clutch and Hydraulic clutch. Great upgrades
Noralley, whatever you buy and fix it..it doesn't matter for us . Bcoz we always wanted to live with your adventures tour..may we ain't coming to your height...but upon your personal attitude and everything,we eagerly waiting for your host. I literally falls in dream abou6 "cast [s Linda Friday...
Nu voldoet het ding dus niet meer aan de ER regels uitlaatgassen. Maar je hoeft niet naar de apk, dus niemand komt hierachter. Legaal is het dus zelden. De originele afstelling is bedoeld om aan uitlaatgassen norm te voldoen. Vroeger had je meer pk s uit dezelfde cilinderinhoud. Wat betreft toerental loop je dus ook tegen begrenzing aan. Groetjes!
Thank you for showing us the installation. I like this kind of videos, because I like to work on motorbikes. Especially in winter, when I cannot drive. What I want to know: Has this powertronic an approval in Europe, is it legal? And what about the warranty of the bike? The engine not seems to be on the top of the limit in the original version, so the raising of Power will not be damage the engine someday, I think. So I look forward to see you back in the saddle of Hulk Basanti and go on your trip. Stay cute(-;
Mark O'Brien As far as I know (but people correct me if I’m wrong), its the manufacturers that need to comply with the regulations and its not illegal to do this yourself.
@@ItchyBoots So, where I live, every Part that you Install on your Bike needs a E- Sign in it or an ABE, a Letter that says, that it Is allowed to Install this Part on your Bike. A Lot of Tuning-Parts don't have this an it's not allowed to use this on the public Traffic. That's what I mean.
The cheapest way is to change the front sprocket. If you want more torque, reduce 1 tooth. If you want slightly higher top end increase 1 tooth or max 2 tooth.
As someone whose used the PowerTronic on a RE Classic 500 I can attest to a way better power delivery than stock .. U can try a better air filter like K&N or BMC they have Himalayan specific ones a big plus being don't need to replace them, just clean.. Came across this, but no info available www.termignoni.it/en/product/royal_enfield_himalayan_re0109440iib_silencer_racing/ maybe its something to consider.. Safe travels.
Sorry i am a new follower of you, i haven't watch all of your videos yet, which in turn leads me to the question, is Basanti fuel injected or Carb type? I'm really interested on that piggyback ECU although my REHimalayan a.k.a Pegasus, her name, is Carb type. Hehe. :D
Dank für deine Entwicklungshilfe an der Himalayan BS 4. Die Entwicklungsabteilung von RE wird deine Erfahrungen hoffentlich bei der BS 6 berücksichtigt haben? 👍
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Powertronic unit seems to have been working fine so far, given everything that has transpired? At the time I am writing she is riding in Kyrgyzstan and so all the riding conditions until there is what I refer to. There have been large elevation changes, fuel problems, faster roads and rough low speed riding, cold and hot weather, and fuel range considerations between access to fuel, etc. So all or most of the issues that have been raised are thus real-world tested here it seems. As to those who think a new carburetor would be better, well, I have lived at high elevations with carbureted bikes and cars and EFI is just better for situations involving significant elevation changes. Chips are better than extensive retuning with modified carbs as well. Rejetting on the road is possible, very old school tough moto guy stuff, but it is tricky, a hassle and always a compromise. Jets can get messed up with marginal fuel too. Bottom line is that this trip is something of an experimental test and the powertronic seems to have been a good call so far as far as I can see. The one other person than Noraly here that has the system, @Inder Nirbhay Singh, says it works too, at least as I read it. I have seen on the internet elsewhere one guy with a Himalayan (In England I think) that didn’t like powertronic, fair enough. But here we see a genuine, serious, stress test of the system that says to me that it seems to have passed everything so far. I really appreciate the test and the information. IMO all of these manufacturers, bike, chip, tires, navigation, helmets and gear and just everything are really just tone deaf and missing the point by not sponsoring this trip and this rider by now. Missed opportunity and ridiculous. And some of them should send her new gloves and boots at least!!! And a helmet. Heated grips kit? Barkbusters? Useful basic stuff. Geesh, she needs some simple gear upgraded, its really obvious recently at altitude. Tough woman! Great adventure documentary here, a classic in the making I truly believe. Really wonderful.
Well written and thank you for the update. I am surprised by the lack of support but hey, she has done an amazing job so far.
Here from the future, relative to the chip tuning. My guess is the ECU does not add a lot of horsepower, but gives more oomph at lower revs (aka torque). In the earlier videos, it seemed at low revs on difficult roads the regular control did not do enough. That experience together with the training with Peter must have been the reason for bringing the ECU in. It has done extremely well in difficult circumstances with big differences in altitude. IIRC Noraly's border crossing was at some 5,000 meters altitude and the road going there very difficult. 2300m is already killing for somebody with a bit of lung impairment. Over 3000m makes most people altitude ill. And it was freezing cold - her clothes were not up to it, but the bike with this ECU were completely fine. Yes, she is a tough cookie and deserves some sponsoring.
@@jpdj2715 It also changes the rev limit from 6700 to 12000. I wonder if that'll affect longevity since that's a huge jump. Are the stock valve springs up to it?
@@0xsergy- I guess 12,000 rpm will burn that bike out as fast as a candle. The ECU can go up to 15,000 for racing, in theory. Question is how you get there if your engine's aspiration (naturally or not) and fuel injection are not up to that. I'd say for the Himalayan, the strength is more torque at lower revs and more stable performance under more extreme circumstances.
This was yet another great example of you making decisions along the way and seeking improvements. Fun to re-watch these early episodes! Ride safe!
I have powertronic on my RC 390 and it's awesome. I am running my own map and it runs like a charm. True value for money.
Love the Golden Retriever smelling all the stories that Basanti has to tell her.... Wonderful !
Honda please note, this is how you should do motorbike bodywork! Simple + straight forward not a million tiny screws and clips hidden all over the place (not forgetting the bonus hidden fixings that cause you to break the panel you are trying to remove).
If Enfield ever make a Himalayan big enough for tall westerners I will be first in the queue!
Bad decision C Cooper...
It's coming soon 650 twin himmlayn
How tall are you? My dad's 6.3 ft and 110 kgs. I'm 6 ft and 91 kgs we both find it comfortable. Even when we are going two ups.
@@mikehurley5052 Harris the frame makers ,local dealer shipand seen a few pics of it testing could be late 2020
@@godgunner8309 I would fit on it (I have had smaller bikes) but I want to fit without looking ridiculous :-) I would be happy with the existing engine but I want it in a bigger frame. This would also give extra room for doing the maintenance.
Powertronic+Motul fully synthetic300V(15W50)engine oil+NGK iridium spark plug and this baby is ready to travel around the whole world trouble free.iIf possible use nitrogen in tyres as the roll is smoother and last longer+a small magnet inside the tank to pull out the impurities in fuel as the bike is fuel injected and requires clean fuel.
@HAHAHA HAHAHA It kinda does have liquid cooling. Oil is sprayed onto piston to cool it and it has an oil heat exchanger mounted on the side for oil cooling. It's not a big motor and it's detuned from the factory so liquid is not a requirement from what I read. Liquid is just trouble when you drop it and break a rad.
I read online that 300v is a not a good long term oil, it's meant to be replaced after each race. Regular full synthetic 15w50 should be great.
@Bob Sacamano true, but then you have extra passages and failure points. lets put it this way, i've had no issues with 40C ambient temps in 15,000 kms on my himalayan. and thats in stock lean form, the powertronic makes it richer hence why i'm here lol.
Glad to see the new ECU has been fitted , looking forward to hearing what you think about it after a days riding , I hope it saves on fuel too, thanks for this update Noraly, all the Best
Groet uit Hilversum. Wachted all your clips. A joy! Been riding with open faced helmet for the past 49 years. Never an issue. Don’t lose the smile and be safe always!
Beetje doof geworden toch zeker?
Well I took the plunge and bought one for my Himalayan. Wow ! What a difference !
After wasting time with the badly inadequate instructions and discovering that the last screw i needed to remove was under my fairly permanent pannier installation.....................the Powertronic unit and loom are finally fitted.
After priming the fuel hose from the pump, the engine started first time on the stock ECU coupler. Also started first time when the new ECU itself was fitted. I know some have found this to be a bit hit and miss as to whether it all works properly from the box, maybe I was lucky. No failures here, so perhaps the installation method matters too. The quality of the components and wiring seems great as well.
I will admit here to having some experience of how these things work on bikes cars and aircraft, but even so, the instructions need to be much more comprehensive and specific to the bike concerned. They seem only to show an RE Continental and this means some knowledge of the bike and the principles involved are a great help with the installation. e.g. Knowing in advance that it would be a good idea to download the R-Tune software from Race Dynamics for your specific unit, along with the latest drivers and then hooking the unit up to the computer to check that it actually has the latest firmware would highlight one potential problem. I needed the latest drivers just to connect to the ECU in order to carry out this check.
Now it's installed, both maps give far smoother running than stock. There's not much more power, but the main point is the power is available smoothly from much lower revs to much higher and the engine feels as alive as it should always have been. There is definitely a difference between each map, so I intend to use Map 1 everyday (close to standard, but smoother and more flexible) and Map 2 (engine certainly making more effort throughout) for hilly rides with luggage.
I imagine it will use a little more fuel if I regularly take advantage of the full rev range but for general bimbling around and commuting, I can ride accordingly. Based on rides so far, I don't think I'll need to tinker with any of the settings at all.
Like riding a new bike !! Oh wait, it is nearly new........Thanks for your inspiration Noraly.
Thanks for that! Your review will help many others! :)
Nick, can I ask if you are in the United States? I ask because I am and I wanted to ensure the preloaded maps for the himalayan work for the US configuration.
@@darrengriffith9680 Hi Darren, no I'm in the UK, but I should think the unit is the same. You ought to download the tuning software from the Powertronuc people's website (free) and then hook up your ecu before you install on bike (there are some reasonable RUclips vids about doing this, linked from their website) This way, you can check the latest firmware and any settings if you want to play with the tuning. If there are any regional differences in mapping, this is when you may find out. There are none that I'm aware of though. It's quite satisfying to ride after installation....enjoy.
@@nickb9397 Thank you for the response!
Anxiously awaiting your opinion after riding with ECU for a while. I recently test rode the Himalayan and the only negative was the acceleration. And it was hampering my decision to purchase one. But if this piggyback ECU gives you extra performance then that might be the deciding factor for me. I loved everything else about the bike it just was a little to sluggish for my liking. I wouldn't have felt comfortable on the major highways here in the Northwest as it comes off the showroom floor. Be safe out there.
After watching this I ordered one , and now reading the other people's comments I'm glad I did and I used the discount code thank you X
Enjoy your new power Peter! :D
@@ItchyBoots I hope so because it will make a great bike better x
Well done to you both. Good install Peter. I'll wait for your second video on real world performance and maybe give one a try. Mine is currently snatchy below 3,000rpm and at high load in higher gears, so perhaps it will smooth things out a bit. Let's face it, it's not a fast bike but if anything improves the already reasonable riding experience, that's got to be applauded.
Nice tip with that ECU, I sow in your face the difference.. Excellent installation, Peter it's an expert..
I love a woman that knows how to take charge and not afraid of anything......
I spent all day yesterday and today watching all your vlogs and enjoyed them all so much. Thank you for sharing with us all.
Old Mucker that’s so cool! Thanks for watching 😊
@@ItchyBoots My Pleasure ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Your bike looks pristine...no travel fatigue whatsoever
she probably gets good cleaning service for the videos, lol. at the dealership that is.
It's great to see that you can now let Basanti off the leash, at the flick of a switch! You have both increased your capabilities in Oman, ready for the roads and trails ahead!! Take care :)
Peter was certainly a great find, all the off-road riding and training plus installing your ECU update.
It's pretty cool that someone makes that ECU upgrade. I was pretty surprised to learn that the Himalayan engine is only 411cc compared to 499cc for the Bullets, etc. I'm sure it makes a huge difference. Enjoy!
Bullets are 350cc, isn't it? Also, they've launched a new model of Himalayan with 450cc n tons of new features and switchable abs.
The scene inside the house reminded me of my young days some 40 years ago. My old neighbor commented when I was doing some maintenance on my moped in the backyard during a drizzle. He had two sons that were some 10 years older than I was. He said "Is your mother at home?" I said "No". Then he said "When my wife and I were not at home my sons would usually work on their mopeds in the kitchen" 😂
Learning new things about motorbike then at 1:29 "there's a cute doggo!" I've got distracted 😂😂😂 have a safe journey ahead and i know you have upgraded the accelaration thingy but please slow down a bit when you know you're goimg too fast 😉✌ take your time. You have all the time in the world now. Praying for you and Basanti safety all through out your journey around the world 🙏
80-90 cruising speed and sluggishness what's kept me from buying this bike since its launch otherwise it's got a great chassis and offroading ability for its price. I haven taken its delivery yet booked it in 2016 now also booked the new GT 650.Waiting for your review of its performance. I love Himalayan and your review might just change me from continental GT to Himalayan. Good luck itchy boots
Like I said on an early post, I believe changing the the exhaust without remapping had you running lean, which is also why you felt more heat. You will probably now feel it runs cooler and has some more power. I let my bike idle for 3 minutes and could touch the cases and jug without feeling anything hotter than warm. Pretty impressive for an air cooled engine.
the compartment under the pillion seat can fill with water when it rains or you wash the bike so drill a hole or two at the front of the depression so the water drains out
Love all your videos❤️ with the himalayan. Inspires me so much to go around the world.
Hey Noraly, good move...it's great when you make improvements to your bike that are 'seat of the pants ' ...you know it's pulling more strongly and smoothly. Makes a big difference to everyday riding! 😁👍Cheers, Steve
Stephen Eldridge definitely Steve!
Was waiting for a perfect tutorial on how this is done.
Thanks @itchyboots.
How happy you look now that you have Basanti back. I'm curious to know more about the improvements in performance and also mileage.
Where would we be without friends like Peter!
It's supposed to be "dhanno" , I mean that's how it got started, " chal dhanno aaj teri Basanti ki azzat ka sawal hai"...
Even the Hindi speaking Indian motorcyclists do the same mistake,but when you said it , it was endearing...
Basanti (is you) is the rider
Dhanno ,the ride...
Cheers!
In that case, maybe dhanno is riding the basanti here....lolz
@@visheshkedia1978 lol...I wonder where Viru is at?
Noely, this is great! Your whole trip is, of course, but right now I'm particularly interested in the improvements obtained following the installation of the Power Tronics device.
Also interested to see if there is an upcoming 650cc Himalayan. Happy and safe travels.
Lots of love from Nepal🇳🇵🇳🇵💜
LOVE FROM INDIA ITCHY BOOTS😍❤️❤️❤️❤️
Super clean bike inside out, even after riding across nations!
She sent Basanti for a full service just before exporting it to Oman.
Excellent to see how it is roughly fitted. It is good you have a guy who can do it for you, Safe riding.
Paul Morris Yes definitely! I wouldnt have been able to do it alone 🙈
Wow, Peter did a " thorough n excellent job " installing the ECU on Basanti.....
thumbs up, Peter!
Many other Owners I reckon, will be interested to follow ur next video to learn more abt this installation and get their bikes fixed, if it works well ! Another " First " for you, Noraly ! Haha!
Best wishes & Happy Riding.
You are totally right. I would add that the brilliance started with the notion that this ECU would be needed. As in dia-gnosis - from (old) Greek through-know. Peter understood the bike and where Noraly was going.
Que mujer más valiente,he empezado a seguir tu viaje increíble,mucha suerte y que todo vaya bien.
Wind shield is back , happy to see that
yeeee....basanthi is back...!!! i am so happy.
Wow. Outstanding. Looking forward to the next video to see the performance. Lucy should join your trips!
really like ur Abrahamic version name Karthik ;-)
@@harshavardhanmp2031 actually numerological.
Qarrthiquoe S Aiyer ok 👍🏻 sorry 😐
More power, so a Basanti stunt riding video next , wheelies , burnouts , awesome.
Sorry got carried away , great video as usual.
Craig Gill 😂😂😂
Good one! Just ordered one for my RE classic. Thanks heaps and safe travels!
Thanks Noraly 👍🏻😎
Peter from Oryx seems like a really great guy.
WOW not a simple install ! Hopefully long term reliability will be good, keep us updated. P.S I love the way you say "piggy back ECU" ... makes me smile !
If they only had put a metal mesh sleeve around the cable boom and used a metal case. All connected to ground. This would have prevented the interference from the drone remote or other strong radio signals (cell towers etc). Later Noraly had to disconnect the unit because of the RFI 😢
Dear Noraly, a new ECU for your engine. This is exciting news. I expect that this will give you more enjoyment and more confidence in difficult situations. This is likely to have “good” consequences throughout the life cycle of operations. From startup to shutdown. The only reservations I have would be with the rev limiter. The new top rpm (red line) is likely higher now. But the engine and engine tolerance are still the same. Be careful, you wouldn’t want Basanti’s cheeks to become red from too much wine, are you? 😂 Otherwise, you have just entered “GS” level of sophistication with no one but two engine maps. We should have seen this coming. From a woman with Ducati Monster 796 experience. 😊
Jean-Claude Noël I will keep a close eye on her cheeks, don’t worry 😜
@@ItchyBoots Your #1 supply problem on the road is poor quality petrol in remote regions. (Obviously, this will not be a problem in Oman) You should inquire about small (150 ml +/-) bottles of additive that can be easily added when filling up your tank. Usually those are used in older cars or in winter to help against codensation on the inside surface of the fuel tank on sudden temperature change towards the cold. (Petrol and water don't mix. Fuel line will freeze if water is present in fuel line after engine is stopped for a while. If this happens to you, you will have to wait for the Sun to warm up everything. One way to prevent this is not to let fuel go below half tank if you forecast sudden change towards the cold). In your case, you would also use the additive to augment petrol quality to prevent clogging and fuel pump problems. Basanti catching a cold.🤣 In any case, selecting the conservative ECU map might help if problems for any reasons. Also phone your ECU supplier for advice with bad fuel, sudden temperature/altitude change. You should consider their advice FIRST. 😎
While we normally do offer rev-extend for most bikes, we do not offer a rev extend for REs. The rpm limiter would be the same as stock. :)
@@RaceDynamicsIndia Thank you very much for your reply. Much appreciated. This will help all people interested in the RE Himalayan BS4 (2018) and by extension in your product. If you read the comments, you will see that there are many. Cheers!
Always a BIG thumbs up for you! stay safe and keep smiling
I wish life was just a road trip, it would have been so fun 😔
I might be out of synch with your vids but I see you have the risers on again. I had a similar problem on my little trail bike, Yamaha Serow 225, with the the clutch cable affected by the risers so I took them off. If you are getting 5bhp more with the Powertronic ecu, that is well worth the money . great vid as usual.
A big thumbs up to that man, it was not the easiest install, I like the fact it has two settings, will be good to go the same route a couple of times for a good idea. Did you ever check your fuel mileage before the ECU swap, so maybe you could post it here pre and post would be good, as I will be looking to add one to my RE after initial run in.
Looking forward to being with you on this next leg of your adventure.
I've been riding with a powertronic for almost 6 weeks. Definitely no dip in mileage. In fact, though I haven't actually checked it, I feel the mileage has improved slightly.
@@indernirbhaysingh Hi. Is there one for the Classic 500 cc?
Happy women's day 💕
Keep on add miles with your sweet smile..😊
Nice friendly looking dog (Labrador Retriever ?) apparently keen to observe the inner workings of a Royal Enfield.
Всё таки старый мот по дизайну мне больше нравится чем новый на котором сейчас ездите)))
basanthi will be more confident to take you to every inch of the world..good luck
OMGosh, glad it worked out.😊😊😊😊😊😊
More power for Basanti= More power to your Right Hand !!!!! Take care & Ride Safe YEEEHOOO !!!!!!!!
I have bought Himalayan looking at your wlog. I love your lifestyle.maybe it can motivate live it better
So glad you did this! Now I'm waiting to see if you...
A. gained acceleration, but lost top speed
B. gained acceleration and top speed remains the same
C. gained both acceleration and top speed (That would be awesome!)
And did fuel economy change?
As the manufacturer of PowerTRONIC we can state the following.
C. Acceleration would improve along with top speed.
We did try and get in touch with you Justin, drop in an email to info@racedynamics.com if you still have your Himalayan. :)
Good to hear!
And sorry I missed ya. Email coming your way. Of course I have it. Love that thing. 🙂👍
Yes the answer is C :)
@@ItchyBoots, I guess that's the easiest quiz you'll take all year! And I trust your answer is not only correct, but honest. A little more power throughout the range will go a long way. Very exciting. Looking forward to the upcoming video. Keep riding and smiling. 🙂
Can't wait to see how it works for you looks like a good investment keep riding.
Obrigado Peter!!!! He was great help and a great teacher!!!
I bet your glad to get your bike back, many happy rides a head, Stay safe my dear.
Another good upgrade for your bike.
Awesome video series. I’m glad you have the budget to sit around in hotels for days and weeks waiting for customs/shipping. How stressful! I am in between the himalayan and the Kawasaki KLR650. Your videos are great real life experience with the Himalayan. Thanks for sharing your experience.
If Kawasaki would put out a Versys X 400 there'd be another contender!
I have a fuel mapping unit on my CRF, and I had on on my old BMW GS and they work👍 Enjoy and Brrrraaaap on👍
Power Commander definitely a good add for any bike, I think.👍
First I must get an exhaust for my Yamaha then an ecu of some sort. I'll be keeping on eye to see how this one works out :)
2:56 hey look there's *GOOD BOI*
Very interesting video as I like this kind of work on the mobike. Great neat job done. That doggie was so cute 🐕 Thanks Noraly 🙏
I'm amazed what a single cylinder engine can do
Hope he used plenty of di-electric grease....this will keep moisture related breakdowns from happening. I use it in plug wires and all electric connections ...moisture impregnated coil/plug wires are almost impossible to diagnose...spark plug wires have to be taken apart to apply the grease.
I'm a pedal cyclist not a motorcyclist and these videos from Oman make the country look like a great bikepacking destination. Do they make an ECU for human legs because some of those hills sure makes me think I'll need one?
There must be one guy in the world that makes _all_ motorcycle seats and he has a staple gun with a hair trigger!
Am eager to see the performance in ur nxt video, Brilliant suggession and upgrade it is. How about adding Slipper Clutch and Hydraulic clutch. Great upgrades
I cannot wait for the next episode!
Very methodically and neatly installed indeed. Has it affected the fuel economy ?
Noralley, whatever you buy and fix it..it doesn't matter for us . Bcoz we always wanted to live with your adventures tour..may we ain't coming to your height...but upon your personal attitude and everything,we eagerly waiting for your host.
I literally falls in dream abou6 "cast [s Linda Friday...
That Doggy seems fascinated by Basanthi 🤣🤣🤣
Great product 👍
thanks for the good review, i'm thinking of getting one myself
Just go for it. You won't regret it.
@@indernirbhaysingh :)
Por sua causa estou trocando a minha moto por uma Himalayan, Parabéns!
Please give an update about the power and the fuel consumption after the new ECU is been fitted.
I can totally see you commented on her every vlog. 😄😄
Waiting for same
And now you are practicing your wheelies?
Have fun!
Rob Kleinlangevelsloo 😂😂😂
Love all your vídeos: Júlio Mello from Brazil
As usual ... It's great to hear from you
You can install ladakh carrier
Technology wise... Hope Danno has already have a factory installed ecu
Beautiful doggo
ITCHY BOOTS GEEAT JOB BABY!
holaaaa saludos desde argentina buenos aires gracias por el video
love your Basanti as always
Nu voldoet het ding dus niet meer aan de ER regels uitlaatgassen. Maar je hoeft niet naar de apk, dus niemand komt hierachter. Legaal is het dus zelden. De originele afstelling is bedoeld om aan uitlaatgassen norm te voldoen. Vroeger had je meer pk s uit dezelfde cilinderinhoud. Wat betreft toerental loop je dus ook tegen begrenzing aan. Groetjes!
Please post a video riding the bike and the show increased power difference please
Curious what the map difference is and if better or worse gas mileage...keep up the great work !!!
Thank you for showing us the installation. I like this kind of videos, because I like to work on motorbikes. Especially in winter, when I cannot drive. What I want to know: Has this powertronic an approval in Europe, is it legal? And what about the warranty of the bike? The engine not seems to be on the top of the limit in the original version, so the raising of Power will not be damage the engine someday, I think. So I look forward to see you back in the saddle of Hulk Basanti and go on your trip. Stay cute(-;
Mark O'Brien As far as I know (but people correct me if I’m wrong), its the manufacturers that need to comply with the regulations and its not illegal to do this yourself.
@@ItchyBoots So, where I live, every Part that you Install on your Bike needs a E- Sign in it or an ABE, a Letter that says, that it Is allowed to Install this Part on your Bike. A Lot of Tuning-Parts don't have this an it's not allowed to use this on the public Traffic. That's what I mean.
The cheapest way is to change the front sprocket. If you want more torque, reduce 1 tooth. If you want slightly higher top end increase 1 tooth or max 2 tooth.
How was the experience with RE Himalayan so far?
God Bless You
Love from INDIA ❤️🇮🇳
no
Seems better, Its has been a year now..
As someone whose used the PowerTronic on a RE Classic 500 I can attest to a way better power delivery than stock .. U can try a better air filter like K&N or BMC they have Himalayan specific ones a big plus being don't need to replace them, just clean.. Came across this, but no info available www.termignoni.it/en/product/royal_enfield_himalayan_re0109440iib_silencer_racing/ maybe its something to consider.. Safe travels.
Sorry i am a new follower of you, i haven't watch all of your videos yet, which in turn leads me to the question, is Basanti fuel injected or Carb type? I'm really interested on that piggyback ECU although my REHimalayan a.k.a Pegasus, her name, is Carb type. Hehe. :D
Dank für deine Entwicklungshilfe an der Himalayan BS 4. Die Entwicklungsabteilung von RE wird deine Erfahrungen hoffentlich bei der BS 6 berücksichtigt haben? 👍