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That’s a very adventurous route you have planned there, friend. Wishing safe rides across the continents. Perhaps Horizons Unlimited is the forum wherein you’ll find other riders who’ve previously done this route or are presently doing so.

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I have found this behaviour of the speedo needle being posted by a few (very few) BS4 owners in the REH FB forum too. Personally, I’m in the fourth month of ownership and I’ve not noted any such thing. I suppose the fix is reporting it to the RE dealer for instrument console replacement. Earlier done than later.

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I’ve got a big Q playing in my mind for a while now: With the 5000km service coming up soon for my REH, I’m wondering which type of oil to shift over to: semi-synth or full synthetic?

Shell advance vs. Motul is the brand debate in my head, alongside the question of going full synthetic.

I don’t find any reason to stick on to the mineral oil supplied by RE any longer and honestly, I don’t prescribe to argument of the ‘extended run-in’ benefits with the same [emoji849]

Any suggestions/personal feedback most appreciated.

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Neither me. However I do observe engine dragging in 2nd and 3rd gears..more like its trying to pull up but cant..i feel small nags/jerks but later its fine. The ASS guy said he cleaned the air filter and it need not be replaced until like 5k kms. Im not too sure what should be done. The same prevents good pickup and ride feel with pillion.
I've just had 1st service - pls share valuable inputs..

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Any reply here? I am also having same question.

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Any reply here? I am also having same question.

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Hey Guys!
Very Informative thread here!
Booked my REH. Delivery is expected within a week.
Initial booking was Thunderbird 500x. But after riding Himalayan I was blown away.
Less Vibration, super comfy seat and amazing shock absorbers for 30K less price than 500x.

Eager to join the club..

Cheers
Asher

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none.I think this thread is dead.You can message privately to active members.I hope they will reply.

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Have taken it up to the dealership for an immediate replacement of the console. The bike was pressure washed extensively and frequently during the few months she came home; reckon it has taken a toll the sensitive instrumentation. The speedo and the peripheral needles fog mildly when ridden in cold and rainy conditions, especially during the evening here in Ooty, so we have another issue. Lo, she goes back to barracks!

Purely on my experience based on other motorcycles, Shell for lovely all round performance. Though, cold temperature performance is stable, once the mill gets warmed up the performance isn't as glamorous as it seems (Liquid Gun). Shell, purely on my personal experience on other motorcycles with similar grade. My ODO stands at 1300 odd kms, and 75 days old, sticking with the barracks provided oil making sure the warranty is intact.


Shivam, thank you. Well, it's just a Himalayan journey, isn't it, unique to each, with different twists. Well, the lag that you observe is perfectly normal on a new bike, you might seem to open the throttle and the bike takes a few seconds to respond or feel lethargic. The gear ratios on the Himalayan are pretty knackered, the first is tall, the second seems ever so tall, then the third and fourth feel almost the same the fifth is taller. The real sweet spot to ride this bike is upwards of 4k to extract the maximum torque. This being purely a torque machine, power whatsover feels lethargic; keep her in the right RPM, and she sings on her own.

Post first service, the motorcycle starts to unwind, ever so slightly, but don't give up on her yet.

Cheers!
VJ

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All the washes I’ve given my bike till date are home based, with absolutely no pressure jets aimed at her. Have also ridden through the monsoon downpours recently, over 150km a few times and nope, that doesn’t seem cause any problems either.

I suppose you’re right - the pressure washes you’d given previously might be one of possible culprits in the fogging up + minor malfunctioning of the instrument console. And that’s the irony of it, isn’t it? An adventure bike with a console that needs delicate care.

However, as you’d rightly mentioned later: the Himalayan too is an RE after all. One RE is never the same as another RE. So I’m pretty sure there are other Himalayans out there getting pressure washed and what not, with no effects on the console at all. Anyways, I do hope the replacement of the console by RE does the trick in your case.

Thanks for the thumbs up on Shell; was kind leaning towards the same. I see no reason why I can’t go full synthetic after 5k on the odo. I plan to do the switch myself, after the dealer service is completed - or the those guys will come out with the warranty void warnings et al.

4000-4250rpm (around 85-90kmph) is where I found the REH to be very comfortable for long distances - the sweet spot you’d noted.

It’s okay if we go a little higher than that too, but then the buzz on the foot pegs start to become a bummer. So though triple digits are manageable by the Himalayan, she’ll ensure you don’t keep her in that range for too long.

No complaints on that point though - most highway runs call for a break after an hour in the saddle or there’s something or the other to slow down for anyhow. Maintaining that sweet spot over the ride makes sense eventually.

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Shivam, as VJ rightly mentioned: take it easy with the revs and build up of torque for a while. The REH is pretty basic in construction engine wise and I personally found some lags or unresponsive attitude initially, but past the 2k mark, she’s begins to really smoothen out - especially around 3500rpm, she’ll glide along happily for hours. By 4k on her odo, I found she’s happy to go longer & harder but the oil change feels very much needed. Give her time and she’ll love you back. Safe rides, buddy!

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Was a bummer indeed. Me and wifey did a 100 KM drive on torrential rain enroute from Gonikoppal to Manthavady to Ooty, with rains lashing like no other we experienced, with full on rain every KM of it. It was then, the instrumentation started condensating on the inside of the speedo console, the neutral light, high beam indicator and the fuel gauge cluster, though the condensation on the latter was mild. Condensation on the speedo and the fuel gauge cluster was pain point. What's more, the condensations have left water mark on the inside of the console, albeit mildly, but it's definitely a sore point to see it each and every time.

Only time will tell, if the replacement is any better, hopefully.

Cheers!
VJ

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Sometimes I am reading and posting ( a little ) on HUBB forum as well .
I am here because
1) the himmie itself
2) The major ride I am planning
3) the fact is , even If I can read and talk english - was part of my job - I will never ever spend a month time off riding with a US, GB, SAR or whatever . Even if there are often good companions for trails , seen some in Africa long ago . WHY ? Because we are too different , I will say much more in a way than with indian people ( been there once the tsunami year ). Personal matters also I presume .
4) World is changing my friends .

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I guess right - its performing LOVELY!
just one statement to all aspirants/lovers - patience is the key. this machine WILL love you back more!

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So happy to hear everyone is happy with their BS4 REH.

I took a test drive twice and loved the bike to bits. Only thing missing is the ABS which should get launched by April 2019.

I hope to buy this after the ABS launch.

Happy and safe riding!

Cheers

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Dominar... any day unless you plan serious offroad and trails.... ABS is extra bonus on Dom..