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  • #1306
    Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

    Hi folks .
    Himmie has now 3500 km on the clock.
    For the few offroad i had made , i never felt the effect of the ABS really .
    About the "breaking "case , i have to say the brakes are NOT powerful but enough for the bike and the very use of it .
    even my SWM ones are stronger on a 120 kg bike !
    What I am going to do, before the big ride, is taking a course of offroading with this very bike , the instructor has one too .
    As i was in the HUBB meeting ( serious round the world riders) the guys and girls were intersted by himmie, at least 2 are going to buy one and go far with it HU France 6th Meeting is 21-23 Sep! - Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB
    riding : 70
    martial arts : 73
    loving to tour around : always

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    • #1307
      Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

      Originally posted by varunaFRANCE View Post
      ...What I am going to do, before the big ride, is taking a course of offroading with this very bike , the instructor has one too
      It’s a good move you’re making to take an off-roading course before your big trip. The basics learnt from the right people will be lessons for a lifetime. Enjoy! [emoji1303]
      - ​When Life throws you a curve, Lean into it! -

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      • #1308
        Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

        Originally posted by varunaFRANCE View Post
        Hi folks .
        Himmie has now 3500 km on the clock.
        For the few offroad i had made , i never felt the effect of the ABS really .
        About the "breaking "case , i have to say the brakes are NOT powerful but enough for the bike and the very use of it .
        even my SWM ones are stronger on a 120 kg bike !
        What I am going to do, before the big ride, is taking a course of offroading with this very bike , the instructor has one too .
        One interesting point of note that I'd like to mention is, which I've come across most is that the front brakes which are intentionally kept a little sloppy to make sure the front doesn't grab and induce a skid, which is perhaps good for off-roading, not so great for road, so I think you're conferring two points, your off/road capabilities, sloppy for road and a decent performance of the brakes on the trail. Nonetheless, anchoring capability/skills are never enough for true blue biker, I always say.


        Cheers!
        VJ
        Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
        The girl said, 'NO!'


        And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


        THE END

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        • #1309
          Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

          Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
          One interesting point of note that I'd like to mention is, which I've come across most is that the front brakes which are intentionally kept a little sloppy to make sure the front doesn't grab and induce a skid, which is perhaps good for off-roading, not so great for road, so I think you're conferring two points, your off/road capabilities, sloppy for road and a decent performance of the brakes on the trail. Nonetheless, anchoring capability/skills are never enough for true blue biker, I always say.


          Cheers!
          VJ
          HI I do not know what is exactly a " true blue biker " for you .
          I had been riding since 70 on a 125 SUZ' and crossed Africa with a 500 XT trail ( 19000k ) and never stopped since, including 4 rides on tracks ( 70 %) in Spain and Morocco. Does not mean i do not need to learn for this very himmie . pbstacles, sand, and so on .
          Secondly i had ridden also sport bikes for a wile ( 1000 GSXR ) without abs on any assistance .
          and , as you might know , braking off road in much different depends of the tyoe of ground, the weather and so
          as in my former job, my point is not to be " a know it all" . even with over 500 000 k on a bike
          riding : 70
          martial arts : 73
          loving to tour around : always

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          • #1310
            Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

            Originally posted by varunaFRANCE View Post
            HI I do not know what is exactly a " true blue biker " for you .
            I had been riding since 70 on a 125 SUZ' and crossed Africa with a 500 XT trail ( 19000k ) and never stopped since, including 4 rides on tracks ( 70 %) in Spain and Morocco. Does not mean i do not need to learn for this very himmie . pbstacles, sand, and so on .
            Secondly i had ridden also sport bikes for a wile ( 1000 GSXR ) without abs on any assistance .
            and , as you might know , braking off road in much different depends of the tyoe of ground, the weather and so
            as in my former job, my point is not to be " a know it all" . even with over 500 000 k on a bike
            Oh dear! I think you got my point all mixed up. What I meant by "true blue" biker and anchoring capability is braking or anchoring capability is never enough for any biker. Perhaps my linguistic articulation made if harder for you to comprehend or. Yikes! Nonetheless, peace and ride safe!

            Cheers!
            VJ
            Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
            The girl said, 'NO!'


            And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


            THE END

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            • #1311
              Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

              Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
              Oh dear! I think you got my point all mixed up. What I meant by "true blue" biker and anchoring capability is braking or anchoring capability is never enough for any biker. Perhaps my linguistic articulation made if harder for you to comprehend or. Yikes! Nonetheless, peace and ride safe!

              Cheers!
              VJ
              I think there was a post of mine missing (obviously deleted by some admin) just before this one of yours. May I know why ? (preferably in simple english).

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              • #1312
                Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                Planned to take delivery of my Himalayan this week, will be riding between Chennai and Bangalore. What precaution and care need to be taken to keep it going in the wet weather condition, any dos or dont from riding perspective would also be appreciated.

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                • #1313
                  Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                  Originally posted by frank4sam View Post
                  Planned to take delivery of my Himalayan this week, will be riding between Chennai and Bangalore. What precaution and care need to be taken to keep it going in the wet weather condition, any dos or dont from riding perspective would also be appreciated.
                  Congratulations on you getting your motorcycle and welcome to the asylum. The motorcycle being new, I'd recommend you to not rush or push the motorcycle too much with excessive RPMs. Vary the RPM and stick to 60 to 70 kmph until the first service gets done, varying RPMs help bed the engine better. Secondly, the brakes and tires being new do need time to wear and bed in, so take it easy on the brakes and tires and be especially careful on gravel laden and wet roads and corners. Take it easy on the engine and brakes and make sure you stick to the speed limit and you're all set.

                  Before that, invest in a proper set of gear, i.e. helmet, gloves, and jacket the least.

                  Keep the pictures coming. Ride safe!

                  Cheers!
                  VJ
                  Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                  The girl said, 'NO!'


                  And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                  THE END

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                  • #1314
                    Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                    Hi Guys,

                    Taking the delivery of the Himalayan today. Want to fit a top box as well. Any suggestions of a good top box? I am seeing quite some videos of Orange candy online.
                    Anything apart from that?

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                    • #1315
                      Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                      Originally posted by hasankakal View Post
                      Hi Guys,

                      Taking the delivery of the Himalayan today. Want to fit a top box as well. Any suggestions of a good top box? I am seeing quite some videos of Orange candy online.
                      Anything apart from that?
                      Though I’m not aware of the options for the top box, I’d like to suggest that it seems important to get the tail rack reinforced first. There have been quite a few reports of the tail rack failing.
                      - ​When Life throws you a curve, Lean into it! -

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                      • #1316
                        Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                        Originally posted by hasankakal View Post
                        Hi Guys,

                        Taking the delivery of the Himalayan today. Want to fit a top box as well. Any suggestions of a good top box? I am seeing quite some videos of Orange candy online.
                        Anything apart from that?
                        SHAD, Coocase, Givi the el cheapo Studds are available in India. I'd suggest you try from FC-Moto.de they are very responsive, but do inquire them about the customs as they are wee big on the higher side, but they provide complete solution and good customer support.

                        Check this Indian brand, specifically for the Himalayan.

                        https://www.motogarage.in/p/mc-top-case-for-touring_32/


                        Cheers!
                        VJ
                        Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                        The girl said, 'NO!'


                        And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                        THE END

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                        • #1317
                          Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                          Hi, can anybody confirm the diameter of the exhaust pipe? Is it 51cms or what?
                          I do not own the motorcyle but makin my mind, and also looking for exhaust. Will vance and hines slip on fit in it or acrapovic?
                          Thanks

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                          • #1318
                            Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                            Originally posted by Jitendra47499 View Post
                            Hi, can anybody confirm the diameter of the exhaust pipe? Is it 51cms or what?
                            I do not own the motorcyle but makin my mind, and also looking for exhaust. Will vance and hines slip on fit in it or acrapovic?
                            Thanks
                            It wouldn't be 51 cm, if you're talking about the dia, rather 51 mm.

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                            • #1319
                              Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                              Originally posted by Zapps View Post
                              It wouldn't be 51 cm, if you're talking about the dia, rather 51 mm.
                              Sorry, typo.
                              Do you know is it 51mm?

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                              • #1320
                                Re: Royal Enfield Himalayan

                                Hi owners, I am curious if anyone has tried to go tubeless with this bike? I mean for offloading what its shod with is obviously fine and works with the spoked rims. But I would assume many owners will never have the chance or intent to take this truly offloading and might enjoy the worry free nature of a tubeless in the city.

                                So what is it folks? Any of you try this? And even if you didn't, would you care to share your opinion for such a change?

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