Excellent. Very well done. Straight to the point no waffling on. I bought my first bike ever this year and was wondering how to fit a USB. All good. Maybe a few more closeups of battery terminals.
Thanks for the informational videos. In India, we Himalayan owners have been facing issues with starter coil. The starter coil blows off after about 8-10K kms. Also this is a recurring issue. So before every trip I make sure to check the resistance of the coil. It should be around 1.4 ohms. Personally I find Himalayan's mirror to be inadequate. Most of RE riders switch out the mirrors and use Bajaj Avenger mirrors available here in India. Great work on the videos. Keep'em coming. Cheers!
I'm surprised they've been failing so much, it's not like coils are new technology that isn't well understood. Perhaps a video on doing this test is a good idea!
Hi Dangar, thanks for your video, this was really helpful. I am also planning to put an immobilizer+alarm system on an Australian Himalayan 2019 model. But I am clueless about how to put it. Will you be able to help where/how to connect it? Thanks from Adelaide.
Hi, very instructive video, thanks. Is there an ignition trigger cable near the battery to connect this so that it is only live when the ignition is on? How do I find this? Many thanks
That the power is on even when the ignition is turned off. If you leave a phone connected the battery may be flat in the morning if you are camping of something.
Dangar Motorcycling ... Thanks for the heads up. Since, the self starter is the only way to start this thing. Unless you wanna risk breaking the magnetic coil while trying to start it by spinning the wheel with some other form of force.
Hello Dangar Wheels. I've done the exact same thing with my Himalayan except it seems the USB I installed has this blue light on it which shines when it's connected. I connected it directly to the battery terminal as you did. The problem is that it shines even when the ignition is off. So I think it will always draw power from the battery. Only fix I've thought of is to take the fuse out for now. But that's located under the seat with the battery so it will be a very annoying permanent option. Can you think of an easy solution that doesn't involve removing the whole USB charger and re-doing the job?
Great video mate, like you were saying at the end, be careful because it can drain your battery. In regards to that, I would maybe add a switch or have relay control it -Jack
Hi Jack. I like the idea of a relay activated by the ignition, but I can also imagine times I would won't the bike off while I'm charging my phone at night or something so maybe a switch would be more versatile.
Top tip. When removing the fuel tank (from any bike) make sure you have prepared somewhere to store it beforehand. Otherwise you are suddenly left holding a tank of fuel wondering what the hell to do with it.
They say the 400cc could do with a little more bhp. Do you or have you boosted your bikes bhp and if so what did you add or what would you recommend to get an extra 20bhp or so..
Two things:- l removed the side-stand buzzer which gave sufficient space for a 30amp relay power take-off from the number plate light 2ndly l run the tank overflow down the front downtube, as the original dumps fuel on to the rear tyre
That's a good idea Keith, I'm not super happy with the location of the relay with regards to exposure to weather. I might look into moving the tank overflow too. Thanks for the tips!
Hi nice and cleanly done ! do you think the battery has enough juice to support your USB charger and aux lights..I was planning to plonk the same setup and was wondering about the batt.
Thanks mate. The battery is really only for starting the bike, once it is going all the current comes from the charging coil. Unfortunately there seems to be a bit of an issue with the coil on the Himalayan, but as far as I can see it is with its longevity, not the amount of current it can output so it should be just fine, particularly if the the part has been upgraded.
Hi buddy, I am Mike from NZ and I have just subscribed to your channel. I really like your vids and I am thinking about getting a Himalayan. I currently have a 350 RE classic which I have had for over 10 years and I am restoring a Honda NBC 110 super cub. I was thinking bout getting a maxi scooter like a 650 Burgman, but not sure now to switch to a Himalyayn , what do you think? Cheers Mike
Hi Mike, glad you like the vids. I think scooters are fun and enjoy riding them, particularly the smaller ones. The real trouble with them is the small wheel size so if you plan to do any real rough road riding you'll have to go quite slow.
Could not believe how easy it is to take off the gas tank either, is that how modern bikes are? and the seat pops out! very cool. seriously considering this bike. It just needs to come to the US already haha
Dangar Motorcycling iv been reading articles on some of the problems with and it just makes me nervous, all the videos on RUclips seem to not support those articles at all, which is weird. I guess I will wait until it comes to America and see it in person and test ride it
I'm not sure what brand it is but I just got it at a Bunnings hardware store. More 1/4" ratchets are reasonably compact and good for on a bike. I also have some combination wrenches and tyre levers .
Your video is excellent... But... at the end of it you say, "the only thing to be aware of is."... That's where video ends, now I can't get it out of my mind what I need to be aware of.
Don't loctite the battery terminal bolts! Loctite becomes an insulator when cured and could cause problems with supply! Just tighten them up tight enough to keep them from undoing and that should be enough! If you're on the trail and need to loosen them for any reason you could find yourself in difficulties or could even destroy the battery terminal trying to loosen it off! Not a good idea!
Great video but you cut yourself off at the end when you were going to say the only thing to be aware of? I know that it's that the poer is live 24/7 and that you might flatten your battery if you leave a device charging on it overnight.
nice to see you are working one by one on your bike ..
Thanks mate, can't wait to take it out on it's first long adventure!
nice to see you getting out on a bike instead of working on a boat
Excellent.
Very well done.
Straight to the point no waffling on.
I bought my first bike ever this year and was wondering how to fit a USB.
All good.
Maybe a few more closeups of battery terminals.
Thanks for the informational videos.
In India, we Himalayan owners have been facing issues with starter coil. The starter coil blows off after about 8-10K kms. Also this is a recurring issue. So before every trip I make sure to check the resistance of the coil. It should be around 1.4 ohms.
Personally I find Himalayan's mirror to be inadequate. Most of RE riders switch out the mirrors and use Bajaj Avenger mirrors available here in India.
Great work on the videos. Keep'em coming. Cheers!
I'm surprised they've been failing so much, it's not like coils are new technology that isn't well understood. Perhaps a video on doing this test is a good idea!
Exactly. This has been a major source of frustration for me.
Yes, a video would be very helpful for other Himalayan owners. Thanks.
Hi Dangar, thanks for your video, this was really helpful. I am also planning to put an immobilizer+alarm system on an Australian Himalayan 2019 model. But I am clueless about how to put it. Will you be able to help where/how to connect it? Thanks from Adelaide.
Hi, very instructive video, thanks. Is there an ignition trigger cable near the battery to connect this so that it is only live when the ignition is on? How do I find this? Many thanks
Love your videos. Have you considered doing a video on maintenance, like checking/adjusting valve clearance?
Great vid man, thanks for posting this. I'll be doing the same on my Himalayan soon
Hi! So what do you want us to be aware of?
That the power is on even when the ignition is turned off. If you leave a phone connected the battery may be flat in the morning if you are camping of something.
Thanks! Cheers!
Dangar Motorcycling ... Thanks for the heads up. Since, the self starter is the only way to start this thing. Unless you wanna risk breaking the magnetic coil while trying to start it by spinning the wheel with some other form of force.
Dangar Motorcycling You can change that and the USB wud only let you charge when the bike is ON.
@@DangarMotorcycling would a light switch do the job at cutting power? Low tech for high tech 😊😊😊😄
Hello Dangar Wheels. I've done the exact same thing with my Himalayan except it seems the USB I installed has this blue light on it which shines when it's connected. I connected it directly to the battery terminal as you did. The problem is that it shines even when the ignition is off. So I think it will always draw power from the battery. Only fix I've thought of is to take the fuse out for now. But that's located under the seat with the battery so it will be a very annoying permanent option. Can you think of an easy solution that doesn't involve removing the whole USB charger and re-doing the job?
Thanks for the video. I was wondering if you can help with putting an immobilizer or alarm system on the Himalayan?
Great video mate, like you were saying at the end, be careful because it can drain your battery.
In regards to that, I would maybe add a switch or have relay control it
-Jack
Hi Jack. I like the idea of a relay activated by the ignition, but I can also imagine times I would won't the bike off while I'm charging my phone at night or something so maybe a switch would be more versatile.
Keep em coming. Great videos!
Thanks Omar, will do!
Top tip. When removing the fuel tank (from any bike) make sure you have prepared somewhere to store it beforehand. Otherwise you are suddenly left holding a tank of fuel wondering what the hell to do with it.
They say the 400cc could do with a little more bhp. Do you or have you boosted your bikes bhp and if so what did you add or what would you recommend to get an extra 20bhp or so..
Great Mods for the Himalayan
Thanks Prabhav!
Great work, can you put here the link to buy the USB charger kit please ....cheers
Two things:- l removed the side-stand buzzer which gave sufficient space for a 30amp relay power take-off from the number plate light
2ndly l run the tank overflow down the front downtube, as the original dumps fuel on to the rear tyre
That's a good idea Keith, I'm not super happy with the location of the relay with regards to exposure to weather. I might look into moving the tank overflow too. Thanks for the tips!
All the electrics are in that space, l would suggest very safe for the relay & certainly no challenges over the months l've been using
Thanks for the video. Where did you get the mobile holder? Its a great one to protect from the sun
To get easy USB power, put a splitter on the 12v+ on the horn, and you got 12v fused power. No need to remove the tank.
Hi nice and cleanly done ! do you think the battery has enough juice to support your USB charger and aux lights..I was planning to plonk the same setup and was wondering about the batt.
Thanks mate. The battery is really only for starting the bike, once it is going all the current comes from the charging coil. Unfortunately there seems to be a bit of an issue with the coil on the Himalayan, but as far as I can see it is with its longevity, not the amount of current it can output so it should be just fine, particularly if the the part has been upgraded.
Great to see you doing modification on Himalayan. What all extra fittings are you planning dear .
Hi Rony. I'm planning to reinforce the back rack next and then I am going to add front LED lights.
If it's connected directly to the battery, wouldn't it be out of battery?
Hello I have a question, in this way the usb socket is always povered?
yes it is
It cut off at the end -the only thing to be aware----went dead?
Note that you’ll need to reset the display clock since the battery has been disconnected.
Hi buddy, I am Mike from NZ and I have just subscribed to your channel. I really like your vids and I am thinking about getting a Himalayan. I currently have a 350 RE classic which I have had for over 10 years and I am restoring a Honda NBC 110 super cub. I was thinking bout getting a maxi scooter like a 650 Burgman, but not sure now to switch to a Himalyayn , what do you think? Cheers Mike
Hi Mike, glad you like the vids. I think scooters are fun and enjoy riding them, particularly the smaller ones. The real trouble with them is the small wheel size so if you plan to do any real rough road riding you'll have to go quite slow.
Could not believe how easy it is to take off the gas tank either, is that how modern bikes are? and the seat pops out! very cool. seriously considering this bike. It just needs to come to the US already haha
It is pretty common for modern bikes to come part like this. I think you'd love the bike if you bought one.
Dangar Motorcycling iv been reading articles on some of the problems with and it just makes me nervous, all the videos on RUclips seem to not support those articles at all, which is weird. I guess I will wait until it comes to America and see it in person and test ride it
nice video, gonna show this to the mechanic and get it done on my himalayan too :)
Thanks mate!
Could you please tell what wrench set you're using here. It seems very compact to carry on rides
I'm not sure what brand it is but I just got it at a Bunnings hardware store. More 1/4" ratchets are reasonably compact and good for on a bike. I also have some combination wrenches and tyre levers .
What spanner are you using to unscrew, is it the same spanner with different heads?
+Tech Pot Yes, it's just a ratchet with multiple sockets that clip on.
thanks man for that great idea
You're welcome Kyle.
When are you adding the leds
Probably in about two weeks time.
Very clear.
Your video is excellent... But... at the end of it you say, "the only thing to be aware of is."... That's where video ends, now I can't get it out of my mind what I need to be aware of.
good job bro :)
Thanks mate!
Don't loctite the battery terminal bolts!
Loctite becomes an insulator when cured and could cause problems with supply!
Just tighten them up tight enough to keep them from undoing and that should be enough!
If you're on the trail and need to loosen them for any reason you could find yourself in difficulties or could even destroy the battery terminal trying to loosen it off!
Not a good idea!
Thank you
where r u based?
Sydney, Australia.
From where did you get the mobile holder ?
I got it from here www.mcas.com.au/shop/item/givi-smart-phone-holder---iphone-5
Great video but you cut yourself off at the end when you were going to say the only thing to be aware of? I know that it's that the poer is live 24/7 and that you might flatten your battery if you leave a device charging on it overnight.
Ah, I didn't realise I did a dodgy edit on this vid. Yes, I think it was just about not flattening the battery as it isn't ignition switched.
Thats so easy!!!
Its not Himlayn , hi ma la yaan