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  • #436
    Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

    Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
    Can you post a picture of your H with the mirrors installed, would be helpful for all to get an idea as to the feasibility and the aesthetic aspect the mirrors or any mods if installed.

    Cheers!
    VJ
    No mods required. direct fit.



    One life to ride....

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    • #437
      Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

      Does anyone has updates about 2017 model ?? Does it come with ABS & FI as it was launched in Europe/Americas.

      Thanks,
      Ride safe

      Ride safe
      Ride Hard

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      • #438
        Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

        Originally posted by Suresh Upadya View Post
        Does anyone has updates about 2017 model ?? Does it come with ABS & FI as it was launched in Europe/Americas.

        Thanks,
        Ride safe
        ABS Royal Enfields will come only if the Government makes it mandatory. FI too will come to meet the emission only. Just my speculation. Anyways the FI models had a lot of issues mainly due to poor fuel and non maintenance by RE guys. Few of my friends got them converted to carb.
        One life to ride....

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        • #439
          Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

          Originally posted by Suresh Upadya View Post
          Does anyone has updates about 2017 model ?? Does it come with ABS & FI as it was launched in Europe/Americas.

          Thanks,
          Ride safe
          It is unlikely they would launch it here. They have launched it in UK at INR equivalent of 8 lakhs. Even if they launch in india they are going to price it (at least, may be more) 50k higher I suppose. That would make it a big flop in India. So I think they would not launch it here. Personally I wouldn't pay extra 50k for ABS, since I ride conservatively and laid back and also I'm not very rich . Plus RE has a history for making shitty EFI bikes. Most people have switched back to carb after buying such. So I think you shouldn't wait for it, go for the current model.

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          • #440
            Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

            BS-4 spec motorcycles are to launch before 1 April 2017, So we can expect an updated version soon.

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            • #441
              Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

              Originally posted by Arya08 View Post
              BS-4 spec motorcycles are to launch before 1 April 2017, So we can expect an updated version soon.
              Fuel efficiency or performance will go down as they would probably fit a catalytic converter in the bike. I suggest to go for BS-III engine.

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              • #442
                Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                Who knows bs4 engines due to some modifications in the current engine, may have some new issues.
                God knows, get the bs3 that would be better.
                As said performance can go down also, can gain some more weight etc..

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                • #443
                  Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                  Originally posted by Pique242 View Post
                  Fuel efficiency or performance will go down as they would probably fit a catalytic converter in the bike. I suggest to go for BS-III engine.
                  Catalytic convertors have been a part of the exhaust on most bikes in India since around 2001

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                  • #444
                    Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                    Originally posted by s1d View Post
                    Catalytic convertors have been a part of the exhaust on most bikes in India since around 2001
                    You are right about that. Then what is the difference between BS3 and BS4 engines? Except the name :P

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                    • #445
                      Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                      Originally posted by Pique242 View Post
                      You are right about that. Then what is the difference between BS3 and BS4 engines? Except the name :P
                      Please read the technical specs for BS3 and BS4 and understand what they relate to.
                      In short it dictates the permissible limits of emissions from an engine.
                      E.g. A two stroke, the RX135 came with a catalytic converter to meet the new regulation and was finally taken off production because it couldn't meet newer emission requirements.
                      A splendor also started coming with a catcon and a new secondary air injection (which your local mechanic will call a 'pollution pipe')..
                      Now you see a FZ with FI.. why? To improve combustion and also reduce emissions.
                      Not only engines, even fuel's have to meet these standards!
                      So yeh, a cat con has been a staple since more than a decade, but other methods have also been implemented to meet the BS standards.

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                      • #446
                        Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                        Originally posted by s1d View Post
                        Please read the technical specs for BS3 and BS4 and understand what they relate to.
                        In short it dictates the permissible limits of emissions from an engine.
                        E.g. A two stroke, the RX135 came with a catalytic converter to meet the new regulation and was finally taken off production because it couldn't meet newer emission requirements.
                        A splendor also started coming with a catcon and a new secondary air injection (which your local mechanic will call a 'pollution pipe')..
                        Now you see a FZ with FI.. why? To improve combustion and also reduce emissions.
                        Not only engines, even fuel's have to meet these standards!
                        So yeh, a cat con has been a staple since more than a decade, but other methods have also been implemented to meet the BS standards.
                        Okay, so what effect shall the new engine have on mileage and performance?

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                        • #447
                          Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                          Originally posted by Pique242 View Post
                          Okay, so what effect shall the new engine have on mileage and performance?
                          Do you think me sitting behind a computer like you have the power to predict what the output would be without riding or any information on the engine?
                          If RE has released any information on this, please search and read. As I said, there are different ways in which one can make the bike compliant.
                          Eg. RE could pop in an FI and very well meet the new norms, and that doesn't mean it will take a negative hit on performance or mileage.
                          Get your answers (sometimes you have to wait for them) from the horses mouth and not from some random expert posting speculations online even without riding it.

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                          • #448
                            Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                            Originally posted by tripster View Post
                            3. Try ktm duke mirrors. I have them on my H and they do a great job. They don't look out of place at all, atleast to me.

                            5. If everything is working properly battery won't get discharged. You can push strart it if it battery dies. Don't fix high power leds they may lead to faster discharge.

                            You can do 300km in one go or maybe one break, Himalayan is that comfortable. Enjoy
                            Saw the picture you had put up. Looked pretty neat. Will go for KTM Duke Mirrors rather than the Continental ones. Thanks!
                            Nope, not fixing high power LEDS for sure. But yes, I was looking at an option of changing the headlight from the stock one (Osram) to a Philips H4 Xtreme Vision bulb. It has the same specs as the stock one. Today again, I could hardly see anything on the road during the night time.

                            Any comments?


                            Originally posted by Hemanz View Post

                            Will be going to for short spin of 300 Kms. Will keep you guys posted about my experience.
                            So I went to Hogenekkal Falls today with a pillion rider. First time with Mad Max, did about 300kms. As, I haven't moved past the run-in period, I managed to keep it at 65kmph (max). Didn't fancy taking the Highway route, hence took the country side which was a bit hilly. After about 1.5 hrs of riding (took wrong routes, U-turns :P), we stopped for lunch. And then another hour to reach the Falls.
                            1. Something that I realized was whenever Mad Max reached 50kmph, I would shift to 5th gear (2K - 2.5K rpm), but then when climbing up a hill, the engine would start knocking & lugging. For a while, I was confused whether to push it little more (in 4th gear) and then shift to 5th. While returning back home, in order to avoid the knocking, I pushed the 4th gear to 3K-3.2K rpm and then shifted it to 5th gear. It helped. Not really sure if that was the right thing to do or not (if someone can comment on it!).
                            2. The Windshield? Does it work? I had read about other riders feeling that the wind hits on their face more hard with the windshield on, I was skeptical about it. But today I felt like a mini typhoon inside my helmet (visor was open). Do others face the same? I am going to give my bike for service tomorrow. Planning to get it removed and see the difference.
                            3. Idling rpm - When I started the ride it was around 1K rpm. On my way back, I stopped for some snacks and noticed that the idling rpm went up to 1.2K to 1.5K rpm. The idling rpm increases with the increase in temp of the engine?
                            4. Last bit was when I was climbing a hill and pushed 2nd and 3rd gear up to 3.2-3.5K rpm (not by choice) the engine made some unpleasant noise. Anybody faced it?

                            Overall the ride was smooth and satisfying. My back gave up after 250 kms. :P Guess need to ride more!
                            P.S - lot of people turned their heads when Mad Max crossed them.
                            Udne de in Parindo ko Aazad Fiza Mei... Jo Tere Apne Honge Wo Laut Aayenge Kisi Roz...

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                            • #449
                              Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                              Originally posted by Hemanz View Post
                              Saw the picture you had put up. Looked pretty neat. Will go for KTM Duke Mirrors rather than the Continental ones. Thanks!
                              Nope, not fixing high power LEDS for sure. But yes, I was looking at an option of changing the headlight from the stock one (Osram) to a Philips H4 Xtreme Vision bulb. It has the same specs as the stock one. Today again, I could hardly see anything on the road during the night time.

                              Any comments?




                              So I went to Hogenekkal Falls today with a pillion rider. First time with Mad Max, did about 300kms. As, I haven't moved past the run-in period, I managed to keep it at 65kmph (max). Didn't fancy taking the Highway route, hence took the country side which was a bit hilly. After about 1.5 hrs of riding (took wrong routes, U-turns :P), we stopped for lunch. And then another hour to reach the Falls.
                              1. Something that I realized was whenever Mad Max reached 50kmph, I would shift to 5th gear (2K - 2.5K rpm), but then when climbing up a hill, the engine would start knocking & lugging. For a while, I was confused whether to push it little more (in 4th gear) and then shift to 5th. While returning back home, in order to avoid the knocking, I pushed the 4th gear to 3K-3.2K rpm and then shifted it to 5th gear. It helped. Not really sure if that was the right thing to do or not (if someone can comment on it!).
                              2. The Windshield? Does it work? I had read about other riders feeling that the wind hits on their face more hard with the windshield on, I was skeptical about it. But today I felt like a mini typhoon inside my helmet (visor was open). Do others face the same? I am going to give my bike for service tomorrow. Planning to get it removed and see the difference.
                              3. Idling rpm - When I started the ride it was around 1K rpm. On my way back, I stopped for some snacks and noticed that the idling rpm went up to 1.2K to 1.5K rpm. The idling rpm increases with the increase in temp of the engine?
                              4. Last bit was when I was climbing a hill and pushed 2nd and 3rd gear up to 3.2-3.5K rpm (not by choice) the engine made some unpleasant noise. Anybody faced it?

                              Overall the ride was smooth and satisfying. My back gave up after 250 kms. [emoji14] Guess need to ride more!
                              P.S - lot of people turned their heads when Mad Max crossed them.
                              I am using Philips extreme vision myself. The difference is there but not by a huge margin. The spread and beam both are better than stock. Try adjusting the tilt of hedlight and cleaning the lens regularly. Small things but they matter. I had one lying around so I used it. One of friends used Philips Xtreme vision plus which is a bit on the whiter side but he reverted to stock for better visibility in dusty environment. So sorry for increasing your confusion.

                              The windshield works. Shift the rear mounts to upper position and it certainly helps. Also there are some attachments called wind deflectors which can be clipped at the top of the windshield. Couldn't find them myself. If the windshield is fluttering a lot fix some loc nuts. You can see the pics elsewhere in this thread.

                              Keep the bike approx near 3k for 1st 500kms rather than relying on speed. Don't chug the engine. Use the required gear. Its there to be used. Feel free to use the engine refrain from abusing. Ride safe. \m/
                              Last edited by tripster; 01-31-2017, 11:45 PM.
                              One life to ride....

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                              • #450
                                Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                                Originally posted by tripster View Post
                                I am using Philips extreme vision myself. The difference is there but not by a huge margin. The spread and beam both are better than stock. Try adjusting the tilt of hedlight and cleaning the lens regularly. Small things but they matter. I had one lying around so I used it. One of friends used Philips Xtreme vision plus which is a bit on the whiter side but he reverted to stock for better visibility in dusty environment. So sorry for increasing your confusion.
                                Hey no worries at all, needn't be sorry. I will ask the SC to tilt the headlight a bit so that I don't count stars when on High Beam. If still doesn't work out, let me try the Philips one. Thanks for the tip on cleaning lens regularly. Will keep in mind going ahead
                                Udne de in Parindo ko Aazad Fiza Mei... Jo Tere Apne Honge Wo Laut Aayenge Kisi Roz...

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