Royal Enfield Himalayan first impressions
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- Опубликовано: 18 авг 2017
- In this video I go through my first impression of my Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle. I also go through a few plans I have for adding luggage and making a few modifications.
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I've been watching your himalayan modding videos this past week and I just wanted to say thank you for making these. They're really fun to watch and helpful.
Just got my 2019 Royal Enfield Himalayan here in Southern California and I just love it too. Looking forward to the rest of your videos on modifications. Thanks for sharing!
Ha! Great Stu, just found this after following your Marine Channel. I've always had a soft spot for Enfields, ever since fixing the carby, points and tuning one for some fellow travellers in Nepal back in the late 80s, using a swiss army pocket knife. Loved the simplicity, not much different from the four stroke dirt bikes I loved in the 70s and early 90s. Really enjoy your channels with a quiet beer at the end of the day. Quite a few have been very timely with sorting out the first power boat I've ever owned. Thanks for all your efforts. Cheers PP
Been looking for a channel like this. Your modifications are really good. Please keep making such ones. Way to go
Thanks mate, glad you like the channel. :)
Exactly what I need to be seeing in this due diligence period before the check is written. And that the information is backed by his service experience background makes it all the more valuable. Nice work.
Thanks for your frank review. I live in the US and am keenly waiting for the Himalayan to be launched here next spring. I'll be sure to check out the rest of your Himalayan vids in the meantime.
I'm still really happy with the bike, will try to do another ride vid soon. :)
Congratulations. It is very important information for Himalayan Royal motorcyclists. Thanks for the videos.
New subscriber from Darwin love your review, I’m hoping to get a new job selling Royal Enfield at our local dealership. Thanks champ I want one now aswell
honest review. very bare bones, versatile & one of a kind bike.
Thanks mate!
Thank you, sir. You've convinced me. Test ride tomorrow.
I've been convinced by Itchy Boots. Watch her channel and the long trips she did all over the world with her Himalayan.
Gday Stuart
Great video & review about the Himalayan.
I think you have sold me with your honest review & opinion and I'll be watching your channel for all your mods & updates.
I currently do have a Royal Enfield 500 Classic which I must admit is a real buzz riding around town but the Himalayan looks like a great entry level adventure bike so I reckon I'll be making the switch. Keep up the great vids and thanks again.
Thanks mate. So far I'm loving the bike. It hasn't missed a beat and is a pleasure to ride. Adventure riding is my thing so this bike is perfect for me. I can't wait for the first big tour on it.
Nice review mate , looking forward to your adventure videos!!!!
Thanks! I'm looking to filming some adventures too!
very very excited for your upcoming videos!! i really really want this bike!
Thanks mate, its a great bike. :)
Thanks Stuart.
Very helpful in my decision to buy one. I test rode one at the Tassie dealer in May and really liked it, but started hearing and seeing on ytube those negative stories you alluded to.
However I was in Melbourne last week and visited the Ringwood RE dealer, talked about the issues and he was also very helpful and reassuring.
He said they locktited all the engine bolts etc and did a small clutch fix which has been an issue. They've sold 6 in 4 months!
Looking forward to your upcoming videos.
I have 2 Honda's currently.
Interesting to hear about the work the dealership did. I'm tempted to run a spanner over the whole bike myself before too much longer. Here in Sydney Santina was telling me that she had sold 3 that week so it looks like word is finally getting out. They've certainly received some great reviews in the local magazines recently.
Yes Ive read some of those reviews. V Good.
Geoff Bull at A1 Motorcycles in Ringwood Vic (03-98702222) is the guy I talked to if you want to talk to him re those fixes they do before sale.
I have done over 5,000klms on mine, fun bike & well worth the money - Dealer in St Peters (Sydney) Motociclo John & Nicole great service (02 95577234)
Thanks Stuart very tempted to buy one, love my RE C5 but the Himalayan looks just about perfect for what I want day to day.
I think if I could only have one bike I would have the Himalyan, but both would be nice. ;)
Oh bugga having to chose which one to ride today - this or that, that or this ???
Hello Allen. Please continue the good work. Hv subscribed and clicked the bell icon. Love to see all the mods u do to this bike.
Thanks mate, will definitely film all the mods.
im just discovering your channel, but u deff deserve more views man gr8 vid
Thanks. Got some on-road videos coming soon!
Good honest review. Nice work
Wow.. this is a perfect honest review... Must promote these people and their reviews...
Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed the vid. :)
Great review! I'm waiting for the model to start selling in Brazil.
I'm still really happy with it. I'll do another review at 5000kms.
The tank cutaway is ment for driving while standing.. it will grip the bike well.. Royal Enfield designed it as an off-road bike. Also the why the front brake is sluggish and back brake is sharp.
And the alarm was to prevent people from riding the bike with side stand on it turns of as you pull back the stand... in India people just forget this and probably get in an accident or fall
Nice video..
Good to see another fellow Himalayan owner..
Cheers..
Ah, makes sense that it is more for standing, I just found my knees hit on the very corner of it while sitting. I've found the brakes to be quite good on my Himalayan, but I've been told that it mostly comes down to the quality of the brake pads so maybe look at some EBC replacements.
Waiting to hear more about your experience with this bike. Apart from that noticed that you have the Indian Flag Colors on your wall behind. And nice little wheel that resembles the 'chakra' of the Indian Flag too.
+Gordon D'souza Hey Gordon, will try to put out a video on it each week. I've already filmed a couple of modifications I've made.
Likewise I've been looking at RE for a few months (my weakness is a classic 350 Redditch edition) and been cautious due to the slagging they seem to get from some areas.
After watching hours and hours of on line reviews, tests and rides I have come to the conclusion these bikes are probably as good as anything on the road in their price bracket. Most of the super critical reviews seem to come from areas where they buy petrol on the side of the road in coke bottles and fix things with hammers, again on the side of the road.
I'll be watching your progress and hope it all goes well, it was a Himalayan that originally attracted me to an RE shop, but then I fell for a beautiful red Redditch 350, it's okay though the meds should kick in soon, if they don't I'll have to go and buy it!
Cheers,
Ray
Hi Ray. Fuel quality and maintenance might be a part of the problem, but I think a lot the problems were individual components such as the charge coil which seem to have now been sorted. The Redditch 350 certainly does look like a sweet ride!
All the best with the bike and looking forward for mods you will do ... As i own the same .. have issues as it was the first batch but the one you have must be better then ours .. All the best
Thanks mate. This bike does seem to have some of the newer features so it will be interesting to see. I'll upload a new vid today.
Dangar Motorcycling
Good
Great video. Thanks.
Hi Stuart, Hemal onto this side of the globe and a friend of Donowyn.
Loved your overview, very well explained. I own Himalayan as well, and just completed 1 year of ownership. Have posted some content about it on my channel, so inviting you to visit.
I personally love my Himalayan, irrespective of the amount of issues I had.
Thanks mate. I think I will be the same as you. Even if I have some issues I need to fix, it won't stop me loving the bike. I'll check out your videos now. :)
Owned mine for a year now. One small issue that I easily fixed. Australian delivered bike and has been super reliable. I just wish that the screen was adjustable but for 7k it is a very good buy.
Glad to hear you've been enjoying yours too. :)
Congratulations for the video, thanks for sharing it! I'm from Rio and I just bought mine on Friday. Any tips for the first 1000 kilometers? Regards.
thank you so much for your very practical point of views. Will look forward to your mods. BTW,I am awaiting delivery of my EFI Himalayan and like you I bought it for its character.
Thanks Sashi, I'm sure you'll love it when it arrives.
Could you please share a new blog with RE HIMALAYAN BS4 regarding racer cone set.. Why does it get hard to handle
Nice review
Great job!
Think this video has convinced me to go for a Himalayan... In the UK they are now with EFI and ABS plus other stuff that has just been added to comply with the European market... My only (stupid) concern is that here the RE brand has never been taken seriously but this model changes the ball game IMHO :)
I think you'll be happy with it. I've done 3000 kms on mine now and still loving it.
Hi Stuart...I have one of the first Himalayans (2016 model) and I have had a wonderful ride. No complaints. And though I may already know your answer, I would be keen to know why you prefer a carbureted engine rather an EFI engine ?
I think 'Itchy Boots' used this bike to ride from India all the way back to the Netherlands.
Great reliability test.
Nice bike!
Hi Stu. I’m 6’6”. I rode for 30 years, 5 without a car, snow, ice, the works. My main ride was a 75 Moto Guzzi 850, awesome. All bikes, however, feel too small for me. What to do? Maybe a tall Kawasaki dirt bike with street tires?
Pssst... I just put money down to preorder one of the first to arrive in North America. Don't tell the wife. Anyway, looking forward to watching more of your vids, comparing notes, and posting some of my own reviews. Keep it up!
Don't worry, your secret is safe with me. ;) You'll love the bike.
hi how you going mate ive got a him youll find after 2000 the engine will feel quite happy sitting between 100-110 and that down low luggynes improves as well ive had no problems at all and I'm very happy with the reh ill be watching your vlogs with interest cheers
Hi Malcom, great to hear you're happy with your bike and that things only continue to improve as the motor gets run in. I'm certainly not expecting any problems no I've seen the quality of all the components.
Beautiful video
Thanks mate.
greetings from Ireland.. great vids have watched them all. the Himalayan is on sale end of Janurary here. it's the BS4 version as it has to meeting Euro4 standards. i'm thinking of getting one but would like your advise. is the 25hp engine up to the job especially loaded with camping gear ? also, it has got some criticism about a poor front brake (check out the Missender Flyer), I believe this could be improved with braided lines but I think it already has braided lines so that's a worry. would love to hear back from you Dangar Motorcycling
I find the bike has enough power, even loaded up with camping gear. I haven’t had any trouble with the front break, but I will change to EBC brake pads when these wear out.
Just bought one. So far so good but first thing you do is adjust the headlight. Points too high. Also, there is a very simple way of turning off the annoying side stand siren. Look under the seat and disconnect the buzzer.
Hi Stuart, will love to see the suzuki Mods too.
Hopefully I'll film those this week before it goes.
See Ride with Raj,he did a group ride on this bike up the Himalayan mountains about 3 weeks ago,riding in temps down to -9c.the bikes did well.
I'll check it out.
Awesome great info keep up the good work
Thank you! :)
Its hard to keep up with things you love in today's world ...love what you do , do what you love is kind of diminish for me ...but when I see people like you doing what you love inspite of all the odds ..its give a little bit of motivation not to say I m Done Yet ! :)
Go for it! :)
Nice review.
Thank you!
Nice review!! Subscribed
Thanks mate. :)
Excellent video. I would love one of these but at 6ft 4in i am far too tall. I will keep looking at your future videos and hope someone comes up with a plain sided tank, Best wishes.
Have you had a go at riding one yet? I'm not finding it as bad as I thought because your knees point downwards too. It's a little borderline but better than I was expecting.
Unfortunately not. I live 250 miles from the nearest dealer and have not seen one in real life yet. Having owned a 1993 Bullet 500 I would be interested so long as the wiring is better now than it was back then. Enjoyed the Bullet as it suited my riding style and was comfortable up until the 200 mile mark. The Himalayan looks ideal for my needs. Good luck with the new bike.
The new factory & new procedures make the Himalayan a more user friendly bike than a '93 Bullet
How tall are you? Just wanted to check if my knees will hit the tank lines..
Hi,
Congrats on your new bike.
Wonder why you chose carb model over the newer FI?
I have been sitting on the fence quite a while now, with all the negative things coming out. May your ownership experience be hassle free.
I think carburettors because they are simple, reliable and easy to fix out in the middle of nowhere using simple tools.
This year 2017 only carby available in Australia - next year EFI/ABS but more expensive, possibly $9,000 rather than $7,000 as was the UK
Hi Stew,
I am in to bikes and I want get one later on. I love this kind of bike and I was wondering what class of bikes it would be in. I know this is not like the Africa twin, but has that touring on/off road capabilities. If you know which class, your response is much appreciated. Keep up the great vids
Hi Phillip, not sure so much about the class as such, but definitely a dirt road / off road tourer much like the Africa Twin, only about $10,000 cheaper. :)
Dangar Motorcycling thanks for the reply. I think this bike on top of being much cheaper, it has so much more character and simplicity, being carbourated
I like the simplicity too. It's a very easy bike to work on and I really like the look of it too.
Dangar Motorcycling I looked for a used one of these in Canada and I didn’t have any luck. I guess there more of a European bike. Love that bike. Keep up the vids!
Any opinion on using tube sealant to avoid/prolong punctures, like "Slime 10003 8 oz Tube Sealant", especially as this bike comes with spoke wheels?
I haven't used this type of sealant before. I've only had a handful of punctures over the years, and admittedly when they do happen it can be a real pain. I'm going to try the thicker tubes first because for no real experience-based reason having fluid in the tubes just isn't something I can come at yet.
same here i hd no problem i hv no problem and also knoking sound head was noiseless after head change by RE
Good news. Sounds like there was some problem with the earlier cylinder heads that has now been fixed.
My Bike was earliest of models Aug 2016
More likely piston/cylinder clearance
I've seen you've had 2 off's. Did the handle bars bend. I've seen another learner drop his at low speed and the handlebars bent just to the right of the clamp bolts.
No, handle bars are fine.
I have done over 5,000klms on mine - mods so far - reduced mainjet by 10, increased pilot jet by 5, lifted the needle by 0.8mm On the dyno run was too lean mid range, too rich on mainjet - l had been given a Sports exhaust - I fitted Mitas E07 at 4,000klms after a number of a number of wet weather slides with the CEATs - heavy duty tubes - Take the alarm out its under the seat - Racetech Emulators in the front forks dramatic improvement - LED headlight bulb - Chain oiler - Torque curve flat 3,500-5,500rpm - runs happily at 110kph - although I'm tempted to reduce rear sprocket by 2 teeth - l work on 25-26klms/litre - Pulstar spark plug - gives lots of satisfaction - easy to live with - Air filter poorly designed - check it out - Stainless steel oil filter - full synthetic oil
Sounds like you've done some great mods Keith, I'd be interested to hear more about them, particularly your experiences on the dyno. I'm presuming your final numbers of -10 and +5 are a result of that dyno session. I've also had no luck finding that Bosch spark plug as it is made in India, the Pulstar sounds like a great option. Do you know which part number is a direct match?
Pulstar plugs from www.hicloneqld.com/pulstar-plugs/ JE2RT8 - needs the terminal screw very carefully removed - l do consider changing the coil/plug lead in the future when the plug requires renewal - I've used Pulstar plugs on all my vehicles (bikes & cars) with considerable success over the years - the carb changes were as a result of Dyno tests - some of the Indian Forums speak about -10 main jet & removing 10-15mm from slide spring - this is a bit extreme as Himalayan spares are slow the washers are easier & to experiment - l also use a SS oil filter - improves oil flow etc & cleanable - l had one made in USA - send an old/new one & they will convert - if l could get 50 they would produce complete units - l opened the headstock & was impressed to see taper roller bearings & grease - the rear mudgard failed so l made a "tidy-tail" type mod - my 2 gripes are the relatively soft bolts & brittle plastics
Thanks Keith, appreciate the info. I too am thinking of replacing the HT lead on my bike as I find it difficult to remove with the tank in place.
10mm spanner for the 2 tank bolts, lift the rear of the tank 30mm is sufficient to clear the plug cap - a new plug lead is to fit the plug terminals rather than unscrew the nut
I also fitted heated grips from Andy Strapz - also the power/usb socket on the handle bars
Hey mate. I have the FI variant of the Himalayan.. how many kms do you have on yours now? Have you had any issues with the tappet noise on the engine?
Hey Sam. I've only done about 1000kms and so far no noises. I have noticed one small oil leak coming from the valve cover gasket so I may reseal that sometime soon.
Can you please confirm whether Himalayan's in Australia are imported from India from the same factory which also manufactures for Indian local market or from any other country of manufacturing?
I believe they all come from the same factory in Chennai.
Nice video. Is it possible to convert the EFI unit to a carb? I am more inclined towards the carb .
Generally I would say yes, but it does depend on the style of injectors use (direct or throttle body, I haven't seen a BS4 yet). Your best option would be to swap parts with someone who wants to upgrade they BS3 to fuel injection.
Stuart the conversion from EFI to carb will need a different ECU - if one was to do the carb then maybe a flat-slide would be a better option, also a different fuel tank - your suggestion regarding swapping is good - the question is WHY?
Keith Ralfs Royal Enfield models with EFI had a lot of problems...It's easier to repair a carb down here...But if its so complicated, better not to swap/convert.
Dangar Motorcycling thank you
Hi Dangar,
What's the hose connecting from Car / inlet to the engine head{right above exhaust}?
Hi Mujahid, it is the pulse air valve royalenfield.com/community/forum/thread/posts/?topicid=5143
Dangar Motorcycling
Thank you
Did he say Goa?
Please upload all the videos
Just editing the clock setting video now. I'll upload more as I record them.
Don't forget to subscribe to get notifications! ;)
Only thing I don't like is the fixed headlight and not steering mounted
I now have my driving lights turn with the steering ruclips.net/video/_hwpJvqCsTg/видео.html
the australian model was far better than the indian model, RE had to do over 20 changes to the bike to pass aussie standards.
l have had my himalayan for 10 months now without issue
Yes, they are very different, many BS4 parts were added early. So far I'm very happy with mine too.
What is the difference between the carburetta model and EFI model?
It's OK. I found a video here - ruclips.net/video/AwXRvgyFUG4/видео.html
Sorry, I've been slow getting back to comments lately, glad you found a good vid on it. :)
You can reduce the idling to 1k once the engine warms up.
So you adjust the idle speed each time you ride it?
I found the idle speed varies with engine temp - carby model - EFI would be different
how can I reduse the seat height of himalayan ..am just 5.3 height
Here is an article on seat height you might find interesting rideapart.com/articles/how-to-lower-a-motorcycle
Dangar Motorcycling Man u r awsom . strong support
l am 5'4" and dont have any issues with seat height
Can u just suggest ay tyre brand for the bike. stock bike comes with ceat in India
So far I've been impressed with the CEATs, but I'm also a big fan of Heidenau Scouts.
I upgraded to Mitas E-07 at 4,000klms, CEATs very hard - scary in wet or on clay
Hi Stuart in a week I fly from nz to Darwin. I put down a deposit on a Himalayan than have to drive in two days for a job to Kununurra on the border of Western Australia. On the video of mounting the folding rack was great. I want this rack do you have a order number and where can I order that? Was it from a shop in au ? Are you still happy with them . Or may now prefer the alu panniers? Your pretty handy at all that. Cheers Yan
Those groves are for standing up i believe.
That kinda makes sense, but when I stand I'm level with the seat not the tank. Oh well, now I've been riding it for a while it certainly isn't a problem, just a first impression at the time.
Why do u prefer carb over fuel injection?
I like the simplicity and easy of repair anywhere in the world.
we stay alert about you re tips about himalayan bike!
+Jaime Arturo Olvera Thanks mate, filming a new video tomorrow. :)
Please add Royal Enfield tags to your videos, it will boom your views. Your videos are not coming in search on top. Content is great though 👌👌👌
Look at changing the indicators, they're brittle and snap off.
Yes, I did need to glue the lens for indicator on mine too.
Can't you get a KTM there. And what's the hp. Peace and be safe out there.
Yep, there is a big KTM dealer down the road but I can't bring myself to buy one after they snubbed Charlie and Ewan in the Long Way Round! ;) Not sure of the HP, not much, only a 410CC.
How to increase top end power for Himalayan?? Any remaps required??
I'm going to be looking into that with a bit of dyno work. There isn't much you can remap on the carb model, but some re-jetting and maybe some porting would help.
More power will come from larger bore carby - I've undertaken a number of dyno runs to improve mid-range & torque
Also check-out the air filter - it's the wrong way round & severely restricts air flow
Mid range torque is more important than top-end power, as the bike pulls red-line in 5th without too much trouble
I purchased a new airbox with the intention of converting to a K&N Pod filter, fitted the correct way to improve air flow
Has it got ABS.?
No.
how tall are you please ?
186cm.
how much u paid for himalayan
+Murugesu Anujan Here they sell for 6000 Australian dollars.
This bike made for Indian market and average Indian hight is 5.7 that's why the bike is low
Indeed. I'm 6'1" and find the bike very comfortable to ride all day though so it is good for many heights.
Dangar Motorcycling this bike is bs4 r bs3 ? I am going long ride daily for work so I thinking to buy this or BMW gs320
This is a BS3.
No non-sense review. Looking forward for more mods on your Himalayan
Thanks Kavin!
Who the hell disliked the video.😡😑
Probably a Harley rider. ;)
Be nice. My mate who owns a Harley Soft tail has just bought a Himalayan and he loves it.
Don’t complais about the shape of the tank ....it your fault not Royal Endfield
Get the Himalayas, ditch your BMW 's. Watch itchy boots.