Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

Yes. Would like to know this as it would solve most of the common problems.

Is anyone facing hard clutch problems ? And Hard gear shifts from 1 and 2 ?

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Haha Thanks, it's a 2017 model but I don't think it's BS-IV compliant.

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Cool, on the FB page there is someone selling the leg guard for around 2k, was eager to know if there is any difference or I am better of with the money in my pocket.

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What is this THT the guy was mentioning in the video ??
If that tununing is so gud why don't RE adopt it and do it for all Himalayan??
Has anyone here got the bike tuned this way??

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I had it before I had given it for my first service. After the service, it has become way more smoother. Having said that, when I shift the gear up, it is way more smoother when compared to when I lower the gear to 2nd or 1st. I have to apply a bit more of pressure when I am downshifting.

Mad Max went to visit Krishnagiri Reservoir Dam today (about 200kms up & down).
Route - Bangalore - Hosur - Rayakottai - Krishnagiri - Dam (Missed a turn, hence had to go all the way till Krishnagiri).
The roads are pretty good except for a few patches here and there. There were a few options for exploring 'no roads', but left it for some other day. I took it up to 90kmph (max) and most time was around 60-90kmph range, the bike felt at home (80 is around 4K rpm). I felt a lot torqy at around 70, and tried to take turns at a higher speed, the grip was amazing. All in all, built up little more confidence to handle Himalayan, next have to hit the gym and bulk up muscles as I find it difficult to push my bike.
@tripster look bro, I clicked a picture for you.



Cheers!

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Hit it hard while shifting, it will get smoother with time.
Cheers.

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Hi,
My Himalayan has done about 1700kms and still I face this gear shift problems especially from 1 to 2/neutral.
Also, the clutch is quite hard. When checked with the service center manager in Madivala, Bangalore, He said its not that hard. So thought would use it for few days and revert if its still the pain.

I have recently started seeing vibrations in my bike especially when i am in 3rd and 4th gear. Not sure if I need to be worried about it. Will observe it for few days and go to service center if it doesnt improve.

Cheers,
Praveen

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Hi Praveen.
How are the Vibration's ? Is it hindering with the bike performance ?
I too have felt such ,but it is quite normal.

I changed my clutch to a newer cable and the clutch has been performing better .But the hard shifts at one and two are still there.

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hi Wanheda,
1. The vibrations were normal so far. but these days, its kind of more.. I am not sure if the vibrations are hindering the bike performance. I need to get that checked \
2. Secondly, I feel some kind of resistance in my wheels whilst riding.. It has been the same case from the time i bought the bike. I am not liking it. When i showed it to the service center guy, he says he cant make out. Is this normal.? This is definitely hindering the performance i think as i feel something is touching the wheel but when i hold the clutch, I cant make out. Something to do with the accelerator cable or clutch cable i feel. Anyone has faced this problem.?

Cheers,
Praveen

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Check for clutch play at the lever. Rev upto approx 2.5k while shifting. Even if you are standstill. This helps to shift a lot faster. I had posted rerouting of clutch cable in this thread. Try doing that hepls a lot. My H is over 10000 kms now. Going good. Got few things replaced in warranty. Will soon post a full report after I ride it a bit more before drawing conclusions.

The disc pads might be rubbing the disc. Check for that. Also check the chain for any kinks and muck. Take it to some guy who trues wheels. ASS guys are just ASSH*LES. Don't ever rely on them.

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Thanks tripster. Appreciate your inputs. Let me try and find your old thread and see if that helps.

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Guys,
One update from myside..
Got the acessaries to my Himalyan this weekend. below are the pics...

I got all these accessories from the fixwell motors in JC road, Bangalore.

Scratch guard - 1500 (roped one)
, Knuckle gear - 1800
, seat cover - 200
, Brake pump cover - 250
and fog lamps - 1600

Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

I tried fitting these knuckle guards but they were fouling with the windscreen and the levers had to be turned up making which turned out to be a unergonomical for me. Hope yours fit fine. Your H's swag level went a notch up.

P.S. DO NOT QUOTE the entire picture set when quoting replies with pictures. Remove pictures before quoting.

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Hello Everyone,

I have a KTM RC 200, thinking of making a switch to the Himalayan, what do you guys think?

my requirements:

- reliable bike (my KTM is just as reliable, small niggles always happen)
- comfortable for bumper to bumper city & highway touring (my RC is nimble and always on the toes in city. highways are fine for a few hours but not for really long rides, it'll tire me out, hence, same goes with city for traffic, normal it's easy but when there's heavy traffic, I'm getting tired, the bike isn't :P )
- self-serviceability (lost the faith in KTM guys, I want to service my own bike.. change the oil, spark plug, filters etc. how easy/hard is it??)
- parts availability (for tougher repairs, I'd like the local mechanic near my home to fix the big ones, so the availability of major parts & the smaller parts like filters etc so that I can service the bike myself or if I decide to service it near my home, KTM is far & a pain [literally nobody] to fix it outside the ASC!! I already maintain my KTM myself the small jobs like chain lubing, but for engine oil change and all, I have to go to the SVC..)
- fuel economy (I get about 31-32 on my KTM)
- Cruise speed (I get good mileage at 80-90, however, I can cruise at 100-110, can I expect the same out of the Himalayan to be cruising at 100-110??)
- how's the road grip (dry/wet)?? are there any other tyre manufacturers other than CEAT for this bike that have better road grip during dry & wet situations?? any recommendations??

so, I need your valued opinion on the above points..


BONUS QUESTION: Is there any "magnet" in the engine that grabs up the small metal parts and needs to be cleaned???

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Hello Ajay.

I'll get right into it.

The Engine :

The Re Himalayan has 410cc Long stroke engine ,which you probably have heard a million times. But what does it feel like to ride one ?
You're not getting all of the 410cc at the twist of your throttle but you get a hell lotta power when and where you need it. Which brings me to the second part

Travelling on a RE Himalayan :

What does a bike that looks like it was meant to be in the Dakar rally standing outside a vegetable shop buying groceries ?
We'll the bike is as practical as the above statement ( pro tip : It's never a good Idea to tie your grocery bag on the back of your Himalayan. Just don't. )
When RE said , " Built for all roads .Built for No roads " they weren't Joking. The Himalayan is a purpose built bike .As a bike to ride in the City it is not the best. As a bike to ride on the Highway's and venture into the unknown the Himalayan is truly yours.

The Gear Box

The effort that you put in shifting from your 1st gear to your 6th Gear on your KTM will only total to 1/4 th of effort in shifting one gear on the Himalayan. It's not the smoothest buddy.

Owning an RE

Owning an RE is full of surprises. One day your Bike will perform so spectacularly well , you will question reality and thank your Lucky stars for such a bike.And other days you will question your sanity as to what where you logically thinking when you bought this 176kg of off roading madness to pick up your grand mom from the Railway station.

You love the people that hurt you the most and that quite aptly will summarise RE for you

Service
Servicing an RE is comparatively easier when compared to other bikes because they use Carb engines. It's basically like building blocks.Something goes wrong , you replace it with another part. And over time you gain quite a lot of knowledge on bike maintenance when you own it.

Mileage:
My daily commute consists of going on the Highway . I cruise around 85-100 and get 30-35 kmpl. Yes you can cruise at 110 . The bikes starts to vibrate over the 125kph mark.

To answer your Bonus question: No you don't have any Magnets pulling in metal Particles on the Himalayan