Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

My RE himalayan heating up like crazy near tank area recently wasn't there earlier. Did 24k till date. Service people changed engine oil & camshaft but still problem persist. Any solutions guys.

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Hi guys, my H has started to develop a lag in acceleration right around the 3-3.5 K rpm mark (upto about 4-4.5 K) while gently accelerating and I need to twist the throttle in order to overcome the lag. Twisting the throttle is fine however it hurts me to think of the engine damage I may cause internally while doing this. This has become more prominent post down jetting the carb to 110. Ironically this happens only when the machine is moving and not when stationary. I showed this to the service center upon which they cleaned the carb and it seemed okay for about a day or two however long term improvement was zero.

Did the following -
1. I have downjetted the carb to 110 following which the carb was retuned
2. The carb has been cleaned totally for any possible gunk which may be causing the issue
3. The rubber hoses have been checked for any leaks
4. Breather pipe checked and shortened to avoid possibilities of a fold

Any possible thiings I may have missed out ?

Forgive me for being a noob, however -
1. Is it possible that a clogged fuel filter maybe causing this because thats the only thing I have havent checked till now. Could you also please tell me where to find the filter if its in a different place than beneath the fuel knob.
2. Could spark plugs be the reason

Appreciate guidance in this regards.

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I also faced the same issue and then noticed that oil cooler fins were bent and damaged (Due to wind blast).

Complained to the SVC and they have replaced the oil cooler with new unit which comes with guard, Now heating range is normal.

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Check your tire pressure. Secondly, adjust and check if your fork nut is tight or loose, either of which can pull the bars towards one end. Get them adjusted in your upcoming service.

Cheers!
VJ

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My BS4 Himalayan was delivered on 7th October (Booked in April 4, 2017). I'll try to do an extensive review very soon. Here's a brief overview.

It has been around 10 days, and on weekdays I've ridden it in heavy traffic, and on weekends on uncongested roads for longer distances. the odo reads 358 kms now. The bike runs very smooth, power delivery is very linear, the engine sounds very pleasant - there is a mild roar on pushing the throttle that suits my taste. The fuel consumption too is great - I'm getting a mileage of around 30.65 right now. The initial fuel readings were a little problematic, I'm not used to the Trip F meter, and also was unaware how much fuel was there when the bike was delivered. This 30.65 value was measured from the last trigger of the Trip F indicator till the next one, so it should be pretty accurate. I guess the EFI is doing it's job well. Overtakes are a breeze, although I'm not pushing the bike over 3000RPM (mostly). I've taken it to 110, and it took it very well. No vibrations at all! I was wearing an open face helmet (worst judgement for the day of mine), and so could not push it further due to the wind blast.

The engine was heating up a lot during the initial 150-180 kms, so much that my skin felt it very well through the thick jeans I was wearing. I felt it was normal, since the run in period just started, and I was trying to run it in very gracefully (quick pickups through the 2k-3k rev range, then gear shifts and release the throttle, for the decompressor to do its job, and put both upward and downward pressures for the valves to settle in. Post 220 kms, the heat went down somewhat, it doesn't heat up a lot and fast. On a 70km constant ride the heat will rise, but very gradually now. I think the heat will be lower and the dissipation will be better post the first service oil change.

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Congratulations! Do post some pictures of your motorcycle and a detailed gist about your ownership experience. Also, do invest in a pair riding gear.

Ride safe!

Cheers!
VJ

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This is a follow up to my post a few days back. What I'll try to do here is a general ownership review of the BS4 Himalayan.

So I had booked this bike in the very first week of April. I used to be n00b when it came to motorbikes, I learned to ride one just 2 years back. My first long trip was last year in September when I covered Delhi-Manali-Leh-Pangong Tso-Nyoma-Hanle-Karzok-Manali-Delhi (around 3000kms) on a rented CL500. (The video is here)



There was a fair amount of offroading - sand, gravel, water crossings and it was here that I first saw the mighty Himalayan being ridden in it's habitat. It was a glorious sight, and I dreamed of getting this one for my next trip. I had planned for Sach Pass and Spiti this year October. I was confident from what I heard about the delivery, that the bike will make it to me on time for the trip. It didn't happen. The trip was planned to start on 2nd October, and the bike was delivered finally on the 7th. It was a little heartbreaking, but I took the delivery anyways, trips can be done later.

I took the delivery from Headway Motors in Kukatpally, Hyderabad. The ODO reading was 24kms at the time of delivery. I had visited them 2 days ago, when they had informed me that the vehicle was on the way, and made the full payment.



There was a chip in the paint on the LHS of the frame on delivery. The finish of the welds weren't up to the mark. I guess all of you are anyways aware of RE's welding skills.









Check the welds behind the silencer



However, upon close inspection of the rest of the package, the quality looked better than the BS3 versions I've checked out previously. I decided to go ahead with the delivery, and signed the papers. The temporary registration was done, the vehicle was cleaned, and a subset of PDI checks were done to ensure things were alright. They even gave me an open-face RE helmet for free with the bike. When asked to choose between the black and white helmets, I went with the white (it just looked a little more sturdy than it's black counterpart). The ride back home (~12kms) was a little problematic for me to manage the heavy vehicle for the first time, that too in unusually heavy traffic in a drizzle. The engine heat was crazy (I blamed that on the new engine).

Here are some photos from the 100 kms-ish ride I went on the next day. I checked out the process to run in a new engine properly and followed suit. I drove all the way up to the decathlon store in RGIA Shamshabad, a ride of around 45 kms from Banjara Hills. The vehicle was smooth and the power delivery was pretty good. But the heat was crazy. The ambient temperature sensor went up to 45 degrees during the ride. However the comfort and the ride quality was amazing. I did not push the new vehicle above 70kmph, waded through waters, pot-holes and craters and it was all a breeze. Some photos from the ride on that day:







Fast forward to 220 km on the ODO, and the heat had started to reduce. I probably did something right with the run-in of the vehicle, or maybe that's just how it works.

I managed to complete 450kms within 12 days of delivery, and took the vehicle for it's first servicing without waiting to touch 500kms. I thought the rush would be less in the service center just after the day of Diwali, and I was there at 9.30AM, and told them that I'd wait and take the serviced vehicle along with me. They obliged and told me they'll deliver by 11.30PM.

The mechanic started working at around 10AM, and the list of things I had asked him to check out, apart from the usual stuff:
1) If the headlamp could be focused lower, I found it a little higher than suitable
2) Check the idle RPM, it seemed a little low
3) Check the wheel alignment - the handle had a little rightward bias if I take my hands off it
4) Front brake bite was very less

He worked on the stuff, the headlamp lowering couldn't be done. I also asked for the chain to be cleaned and lubed, and I was told it would be chargeable. I asked him to go ahead.

During all these, while the oil filter and engine was changed, he had put a scratch above the oil filter cover. I asked the manager to get the cap replaced, and he agreed. They had the BS3 cap for the oil filter in stock, but it could not be fit in this version of the vehicle properly, so I was told they'll order one for me and I'd get one within 7-8 days. I took this opportunity to also order a rear cylinder guard of the Continental GT.

Here are the things written on my Job Card (a bit illegible). The total I was charged with chain-lube/taxes etc was 1050. I had to ask the wash guy explicitly not to direct the water/air jet towards the radiator (he almost did it), and the dashboard panel.



I took this day to also get a leg guard attached and the saree guard removed. The leg guard cost me 850 rupees along with labor charges to fit it. The bottom of the leg guard fit with the chassis while the top was bound to the head stock. The fit wasn't the best, but I think it will survive a fall or two. I will try to get a better leg guard sometime soon. Here's a close look at it.



This was inevitable followed by a long ride on the next day morning, and I found the vibrations were lower, and the power was delivered better. It's hard to believe what the first engine oil change can do to your engine.

Some photos from the day again. Without the saree guard attached. The leg guard can be seen here. The helmet is an MT Revenge I got the other day.





Let me know any questions you have in mind. I'll be happy to tell you things about this bike. Right now I'm a happy rider. Fingers crossed.

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Thanks B7ACKTHORN!

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How many kms can one do after trip F is activated. Also wats the reserve capacity of himalayan? Plz share ur observations guys..

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According to the manual it is around 5.5 +- 0.5 lts. A safe bet would be around a 135-150kms range once trip F is activated. In the BS4 version, since it's FI, it's better not to ride much in reserve from what I've heard. The fuel pump might be prone to get clogged.

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I've been waiting to buy an ADV for a long time, and the Tigers and Versys' of the world are out of budget for now. The others which seem to be in budget are far from being launched in India.

Can someone guide me whether the REH BSIV is worth buying? I have put in a lot of effort to save 2 lacs, but I'm skeptical after reading the online reviews. I don't have any bike right now, so I really want to be sure about this decision.

Thanks in advance!

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Do you have anything specific in mind that you want to know? Read my post above to get a general idea, you can ask me anything.

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I am questioning its reliability and build quality. Do the forks still crack, or does the paint still chip-off, or will the rear shock absorber crack in the mountains?

I do sound pessimistic, but I believe me I am not!

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It's too early to answer these. The build quality is typical RE, if you've read my review. Right now my himalayan is around the 800km mark, and the only issues I've had is some vibrations from the console. The fix was as easy as just tightening some bolts myself. One thing I believe is that the BS4 version comes with an upgraded chassis. The kerb weight on the BS3 version (with 90% fuel and oil) is 182kgs (check the BS3 manual here), whereas the same weight of the BS4 is 191kgs. The whopping 9kg difference cannot be due to addition of EFI, or BS4 compliance. BS4 compliance might make way for some elements to the exhaust, but I'm kind of certain the difference is due to more metal in the right places of the chassis. I had read somewhere that the currently exported Austrailian version of the vehicle had an upgraded chassis according to redefined specs by Harris Performance. I'm only placing here some logical assumptions, time will tell the truth.

The rear shock spring seems a little stiffer than the BS4, by the kind of ride quality you get. You can feel the difference going over a slightly rough terrain.

The paint chips - may happen. The frame is not welded with perfection, and some paint may chip from it. I don't think the paint of the fuel lid will chip like the BS3, it's just not the same anymore. The tank and front, rear guards are painted to perfection. chipping of paints doesn't seem possible from those areas. I have seen a few very roughly handled vehicles at the service center, and although unclean, the paint looked intact on those BS3 (white) too. I keep a close eye on most parts of the vehicle, and do a thorough check of stuff almost every other week till now.

My engine took a hit from a stone, and has had a slight scratch, and you can see a little scar. I had applied a scratch remover after a wash, and it's not visible now unless you look closely.

I got this vehicle with a mental note of that this is not a Kawasaki KLR, or a BMW GS, or Triumph or an enduro/motocross vehicle. The compromise here was the quality, and the price I got it for did not feel like a compromise either. This is a mild dual sport adv tourer you have here. You can't be very rough with it. Be gentle on it, and you'll be fine, and won't miss out on much fun either. Every KM has been fun, even in traffic.

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That was quite detailed

Thanks for the answer, bro!

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This heartfelt answer will get RE a lot of sales by showing the light to a lot of fence sitters [MENTION=91056]sg666[/MENTION].
N even if half the owners take it for the compromise it is in value and fun,they'll spend less time whining on forums and more enjoying their bike and rides