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**I_Ride** · 12-03-2019, 09:22 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Hello Guys, observed in my Himalayan FI ABS 2019 ver, 2nd service done. Thought of asking whether this is normal behavior or an issue.

It happens like this.
Run the bike in say 1st gear at a constant 20kph speed /around 3000rpm. Do not change the speed/rpm. Felt as if the bike is struggling for fuel or air, as if its hesitating, but does not stops. (same feeling when reserve starts in carb engine).

Same can be seen in 2nd gear at around 40kph. So this happens at a particular constant rpm.
However , have not seen in top gears.

Also, if I increase/keep increasing the rpm in any gear, motor behaves absolutely normal, no hesitation in moving ahead and just goes smoothly.

Has anyone seen the same in theirs.

RESC says
This is normal in all FI engine and it is due to the fuel spray. Not seen in Carb.

Please share your views.
Thank you.

**sparky** · 12-04-2019, 10:09 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Yes, this is normal, the gear ratio is slightly high in 1st and 2nd. Carb model fares better in this respect.

**alkemyst** · 12-04-2019, 08:32 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan ABS issues

Originally posted by asr_raw View Post

Hello everyone, Well i had been not an active member on this forum, and sorry for being that! As of now I own 2009 FZ16 and RE Himalayan ABS Stealth Black. Prior to my Himalayan, I had Classic 350 Ash, which was doing great but was giving some trouble due to vibration, which periodically damaged my aux lights. Hence I planned to switch for better tour oriented machine, I looked forward to Duke 390 & RE Himalayan ABS, and finally fell for REH, because KTM after sales service was not present where I live. So on November 2018, I got the keys, and followed strict instruction for breaking period of engine. I January 2019 I rode to Kolkata, my home city added some extra lighting and mounting arrangement for top box and panniers returned back to Jajpu/Odisha and again a week later hit to Vizag, some 600Kms ride, did Araku and returned back to my place. The bike did pretty well till June. As the monsoon started, One very fine day while ridding to my work all of a sudden the bike started decelerating while throttling, and in few seconds it regained its power and gave me a sudden jerk. As days passed, the issue kept on repeating more and more, and now added with start issue. I had to keep on firing the start button and pulling throttle to rev engine. I brought the bike to ASC and they said that I was filling the fuel tank to its max capacity and hence it was causing this issue, they suggested to fill only half tank and not more than that.. So from then onward, I followed the same, but the issue remained intact. Later ASC guy took the bike and kept with them to study the behavior, and after doing so, they changed the fuel valves and and did general service and claimed the problem is resolved. The very same day I again faced the similar problem of engine stalling during ride and refusal to start after stall. After that I did some homework over internet, and found some solution on this XBHP forum and you tube related to Evap fuel canister. Went again to ASC, re-routed the Evap Fuel Line and chipping the mouth of tubes for both overspil and evap fuel. The bike did pretty well for half day but again to my fear it stalled the very same day with persistent engine starting issue. I have a ride in November to Mumbai and in February to Bhutan. I have heavily invested my savings my leaves to make it happen all this year. ASC guys seems not be serious anymore, and i'm getting clueless for its solution. I cant go on trip with this problem.
CAN ANYONE HELP ME ON THIS??

Hey buddy, sorry to hear that you are facing such issues with a new bike itself. Did it get resolved btw?

**niteshtilwani** · 12-05-2019, 10:35 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan ABS issues

Originally posted by alkemyst View Post

Hey buddy, sorry to hear that you are facing such issues with a new bike itself. Did it get resolved btw?

Maybe i'm wrong, but i feel its some dirt here or there. Try getting everything cleaned (carb, filters, engine). A similar issue when faced on my pulsar got corrected by cleaning... they put a engine cleaner and fuel cleaner oil in the engine which i think helped.

**alkemyst** · 12-05-2019, 12:24 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan ABS issues

Originally posted by niteshtilwani View Post

Maybe i'm wrong, but i feel its some dirt here or there. Try getting everything cleaned (carb, filters, engine). A similar issue when faced on my pulsar got corrected by cleaning... they put a engine cleaner and fuel cleaner oil in the engine which i think helped.

I am facing a similar issue in my avenger and the SVC guys say that the engine oil is leaking inside the engine reaching to the spark plugs and jamming them after a while. For temporary solutions whenever i had faced that issue, i was getting the spark plugs cleaned so their theory kinda seemed right to me.
However, they suggested to open the engine which would cost 7k-14k depending on the pandora's box.

**B7ACKTHORN** · 12-05-2019, 07:44 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Originally posted by lone_wolf7508 View Post

Thanks for the inputs. I have taken two test rides yet. I liked the seating position and the ride quality. My only concern is the issues reported. I am planning to rent a Himalayan for a couple of days and do a long ride to get a better idea about the bike.

The comfort is extremely good for pillion and pilot, swallows potholes and undulations with finesse. Reliability is decent, though not the fill it forget it types. Does require constant attention every now and then, provide that and it shall be a good companion. X Pulse too is a decent contender but pillion comfort can be an issue.

Originally posted by I_Ride View Post

Hello Guys, observed in my Himalayan FI ABS 2019 ver, 2nd service done. Thought of asking whether this is normal behavior or
This is normal in all FI engine and it is due to the fuel spray. Not seen in Carb.

Please share your views.
Thank you.

It's normal and not normal too. Lugging the engine will cause it to be jerky i.e. extremely low engine rpm with low vehicle speed. Secondly, the fueling itself can mean the engine hesitates and have a choked feeling at extremely low speeds, which again is normal too.

What's not normal is the missing and choking happening above 50 kmph slowing down and open opening the throttle, the bike should keep lounging forward smoothly, if it misses or hesitates, then it should be looked at.

Cheers!
VJ

**ameycooldude** · 12-10-2019, 10:08 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

-Does adjusting free-play of clutch makes gear shifting smooth??

-How much free play should be kept?? (max 1.5cm)

-Does changing oil to fully synthetic castrol/LIQUI MOLY help keep gears smoother than original RE oil?? as I'm facing some hard gear problem..

**ramvee** · 12-10-2019, 10:44 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Originally posted by ameycooldude View Post

-Does adjusting free-play of clutch makes gear shifting smooth??

-How much free play should be kept?? (max 1.5cm)

-Does changing oil to fully synthetic castrol/LIQUI MOLY help keep gears smoother than original RE oil?? as I'm facing some hard gear problem..

I installed Pro Spec Easy clutch (https://prospec.co.in/easy-clutch) and found great improvement in shifting. But I too have the same issue at low speeds. So it is needing constant fp adjustment.

I have heard the oil change to full synthetic helps. I am going to get Motul for this. Will update after the change.

**B7ACKTHORN** · 12-10-2019, 02:20 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Originally posted by ameycooldude View Post

-Does adjusting free-play of clutch makes gear shifting smooth??

-How much free play should be kept?? (max 1.5cm)

-Does changing oil to fully synthetic castrol/LIQUI MOLY help keep gears smoother than original RE oil?? as I'm facing some hard gear problem..

Clutch free play is important, as it not only helps in smoother gear shifts, it also helps have the right bite point. 1.3 mm is a good freeplay. Secondly, SS helps in better shifts on the HIMALAYAN than FS, my personal experience.

But no matter what oil you use, once this large engine heats up, it will be noisy and shifts will be a little harder, but not perceptible.

If it's a new motorcycle, give it some time for it to bed in.

Cheers!
VJ

**sheshank** · 01-04-2020, 11:01 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Hey guys,

I have Himalayan FI ABS 2019 and have completed 8100 Kms as of now.

From yesterday when I ride over a pothole I feel a thud sound and something hitting the handlebar but it don't feel any problem on a smooth ride.

Please help.

Regards
Sheshank Srinivas

**#bpk** · 01-05-2020, 12:26 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Originally posted by sheshank View Post

Hey guys,

I have Himalayan FI ABS 2019 and have completed 8100 Kms as of now.

From yesterday when I ride over a pothole I feel a thud sound and something hitting the handlebar but it don't feel any problem on a smooth ride.

Please help.

Regards
Sheshank Srinivas

Check coneset .

**GandalfTheGrey** · 01-16-2020, 11:37 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Hello fellow members,

I'm looking seriously at REH BS6 that is to be launched soon. I'm tall and I find only REH to be comfortable and manage to pull few strings in my heart. I'd be happy if I get the few questions answered by fellow REH owners. Thanks in advance!

1. Does anyone ride the bike frequently in bumper to bumper traffic/ use it mainly as a commuter? If yes, what's the mileage one can expect? Also is the heat generated manageable?

2. Is REH very difficult to manage in b2b traffic? (I know the term 'difficult' is subjective, but seeing people ride TB350s and Classics in traffic so I cannot help but wonder why is REH is portrayed difficult to ride in traffic?)

3. Has the niggles/issues reduced in BS4 compared with those of earlier models?

Cheers!

**sheshank** · 01-17-2020, 02:29 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Hi,
To answer your questions,

1. Does anyone ride the bike frequently in bumper to bumper traffic/ use it mainly as a commuter? If yes, what's the mileage one can expect? Also is the heat generated manageable?

I do daily. The mileage I get is 30 to 35 kpl. The heat generation is manageable when we ride around 40 kmph. While in a traffic for quite some time it is high.

2. Is REH very difficult to manage in b2b traffic? (I know the term 'difficult' is subjective, but seeing people ride TB350s and Classics in traffic so I cannot help but wonder why is REH is portrayed difficult to ride in traffic?)

I enjoy riding REH whether it is a B to B traffic, highways, Off road, Small Lanes, Bumpy roads mainly thanks to it's handling and suspension. Since it is two wheeler, tendency to stay behind a bumper is very low. As an Indian we would try to cut through the traffic and find a way to move ahead. It's pure joy ride the REH likewise.

3. Has the niggles/issues reduced in BS4 compared with those of earlier models?

I have completed 8100 KMS and haven't faced any issues as of now. And if at all any issues were there in BS4 this forum would have been busy. So we can take it positively.

With Regards,
Sheshank Srinivas

**GandalfTheGrey** · 01-17-2020, 11:17 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Originally posted by sheshank View Post

Hi,
To answer your questions,

1. Does anyone ride the bike frequently in bumper to bumper traffic/ use it mainly as a commuter? If yes, what's the mileage one can expect? Also is the heat generated manageable?

I do daily. The mileage I get is 30 to 35 kpl. The heat generation is manageable when we ride around 40 kmph. While in a traffic for quite some time it is high.

2. Is REH very difficult to manage in b2b traffic? (I know the term 'difficult' is subjective, but seeing people ride TB350s and Classics in traffic so I cannot help but wonder why is REH is portrayed difficult to ride in traffic?)

I enjoy riding REH whether it is a B to B traffic, highways, Off road, Small Lanes, Bumpy roads mainly thanks to it's handling and suspension. Since it is two wheeler, tendency to stay behind a bumper is very low. As an Indian we would try to cut through the traffic and find a way to move ahead. It's pure joy ride the REH likewise.

3. Has the niggles/issues reduced in BS4 compared with those of earlier models?

I have completed 8100 KMS and haven't faced any issues as of now. And if at all any issues were there in BS4 this forum would have been busy. So we can take it positively.

With Regards,
Sheshank Srinivas

Hey Sheshank,

Thanks a lot for your inputs and those have cleared lot of my doubts. Good that you're enjoying the bike and it's niggle free!

30 - 35kmpl in traffic is something commendable I must say, as even my FZ 25 delivers 35-37kmpl in traffic.

Few more questions; I see you're from Chennai, assuming you bought the bike here, I would like to know which RE dealership and SVC do you prefer?

Cheers!

**sheshank** · 01-17-2020, 09:49 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Originally posted by GandalfTheGrey View Post

Hey Sheshank,

Thanks a lot for your inputs and those have cleared lot of my doubts. Good that you're enjoying the bike and it's niggle free!

30 - 35kmpl in traffic is something commendable I must say, as even my FZ 25 delivers 35-37kmpl in traffic.

Few more questions; I see you're from Chennai, assuming you bought the bike here, I would like to know which RE dealership and SVC do you prefer?

Cheers!

I test rode the vehicle at Classic Motors Ambattur, Rudraa Motors Anna Nagar, and AKG Motors Perambur. The Manager at AKG Motors was patient enough to clear all my doubts which I was having. I insisted on a chat with mechanic at the service center for which they accepted. I made a questionnaire and cleared all my doubts. They also gave me discount of RS.1500/- which RE showrooms won't give.

But when it comes to accessories all the three showrooms don't have that much stock. I had to wait three months for a leg guard. I heared that RE adyar showroom have lot of stocks in both motorcycles and accessories.

Cheers.

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