Royal Enfield Himalayan...... Well they used to be British, and there isnt a forum for Indian!

[Don the Don]

"My" you have been busy, bike looks great

 

[Doc Strange]

Nice work.

Reading between the lines, you've taken it off-road - what did you think of it?

DS

 

[smib]

Nice work.

Reading between the lines, you've taken it off-road - what did you think of it?

DS

Hi DS.
Yes been off road with it. Mainly cinder roads down to the numerous coves here in Cornwall for "essential" fishing trips.
Also been around my mates farm fields.
TBH considering its only 25BHP its a pretty capable performer. Low down torque is very good and will easily pull you out of a rut, or up a steep incline! The handle bar re-locator is essential is it makes it more comfortable out of the saddle when off-roading.
On the road I have found it is most comfortable around the 60 - 65mph, again this is plenty for this type of bike.

Will be fitting the "booster plug" next week, which gives better fuelling at low revs, handy when off road.

 

[Sarky B’stard]

Coming along nicely.

 

[chas]

It's exactly the sort of bike I'd like to dump at the prodigal's place in Germany to use when I'm over there.

 

[Doc Strange]

I fancy one for some light green laning and to stick in the back of a camper van.

Probably a good idea to get the camper van first.

DS

 

[Glyn]

Bought this Himalayan in January, I agree not everyone's cup of tea but bought it as I don't want to wreck my 1290 R in the winter months. (and shitty potholed slurry filled Kernow roads!)
2020 Euro4 Spec "Lake Blue" with ABS. Bought the Adventure version with extras for a very reasonable £4899 Cornish pounds.....Ooooo....rrr.
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Not a powerhouse 24.5 Bhp, but designed to travel most places without fuss.
Great I thought, cheap runaround, cheap to run........ not spending any money it, like we all do on addons. You know we all do!
C'mon you know its true, we've all done it!

Wrong!


Headlamp cover
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Road shit protector
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Great I thought, no more money!
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Wrong.

LED Headlamp
Handlebar re-locator clamps
Booster plug
Ambient temp sensor extender cable
Mudguard raising spacers
Adjustable brake / clutch levers
Rear tyre hugger
Stainless oil cooler guard
Air injection delete kit ( I hate anything Euro4. EVAP unit is coming off as well)
GRMoto slip on exhaust. (My excuse it saves 3kg in weight over the stock can)
Antigravity Lithium battery ( I thought the box was empty.... it weighs feck all). Got one on the 1290 and it spins the motor feckin fast!

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I must be mad, tooooo much time and ££££'s on my hands.

Err Indoors hasn't a clue about my bank account.
Boys and their toys eh?

Watch this space for the ongoing build!

Edit: The original panniers have been stored with the feckin topbox. What made me buy a TB, I'll never know

TBH that looks a cracker for that money

 

[smib]

Few more mods done to the Himmy.
Removed thin sump guard and dumped EVAP cannister system. Blocked off return tube to injector body. Motor now starts without choke and runs without stalling.

Fitted new 3mm thick sump guard and new Givi 3 point fixing crash guards. The crap Indian ones took a beating.


Fitted adjustable side stand. OEM one is way too long and unstable.

Tank off tomorrow and off with the rest of the Euro restrictive valve work. Also fitting booster plug and relocating temp sensor to the headstock!

 

[chas]

I think that'll be a fantastic little bike unstrangled. Looking forward to hearing how it rides after

 

[Holy Shit]

Few more mods done to the Himmy.
Removed thin sump guard and dumped EVAP cannister system. Blocked off return tube to injector body. Motor now starts without choke and runs without stalling.
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Fitted new 3mm thick sump guard and new Givi 3 point fixing crash guards. The crap Indian ones took a beating.
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Fitted adjustable side stand. OEM one is way too long and unstable.
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Tank off tomorrow and off with the rest of the Euro restrictive valve work. Also fitting booster plug and relocating temp sensor to the headstock!

Nice stuff going on there,just wandering if there’s an adjustable side stand for a carbed Bonnie?
Mine’s a bit too tilted.

 

[Don the Don]

Nice stuff going on there,just wandering if there’s an adjustable side stand for a carbed Bonnie?
Mine’s a bit too tilted.

They are out there, this is one
Side Stand for Triumph Bonneville T120 / T100 blue ✔ buy here (motea.com)

A more reasonable and probably better option
Universal CNC Motorcycle Kickstand Adjustable Aluminum Black Foot Side Stand UK | eBay

 

[Holy Shit]

Cheers Don.

 

[smib]

My Brother is developing a Himmy and interceptor 650. If you want any advice on getting them spot on I can PM you his number.

Just seen this https://www-rideapart-com.cdn.amppr...s/509328/royal-enfield-scram-trademark-india/ could be 650 Himalayan in the pipeline after all

 

[chas]

My Brother is developing a Himmy and interceptor 650. If you want any advice on getting them spot on I can PM you his number.

Fuck me, I missed this. When I was talking to Tiff last night he was bemoaning how 'soft' the Himmy was. He's bought one for the missus who's just passed her test. I think between you and @smib I can get some advice to sharpen it a little.

And it's not completely altruistic, I think as they're affordable new there'll be a few on the market before long that you can pick up at a 'what old people consider reasonable' price. I think there's huge potential in that bike and I am absolutely fucked if I'm paying five grand for an XT500 or SP400, cos they weren't all that.

 

[smib]

Royal Enfield 650 range poised to grow with ‘Scram’ scrambler variant

The Royal Enfield 650 platform is set to see two new additions before the end of the year; the cruiser Shotgun and the fittingly-titled Scram scrambler

www-visordown-com.cdn.ampproject.org

Bit more info

 

[Holy Shit]

Royal Enfield 650 range poised to grow with ‘Scram’ scrambler variant

The Royal Enfield 650 platform is set to see two new additions before the end of the year; the cruiser Shotgun and the fittingly-titled Scram scrambler

www-visordown-com.cdn.ampproject.org

Bit more info

That’s more or less what I’ve done to my Bonnie,which I now call a Rambler

 

[smib]

That’s more or less what I’ve done to my Bonnie,which I now call a Rambler

Looks good HS

 

[Don the Don]

Royal Enfield Trademarks The Name "Shotgun" - Adventure Rider (advrider.com)

 

[smib]

Royal Enfield Trademarks The Name "Shotgun" - Adventure Rider (advrider.com)

First "Scram" &and now "Shotgun".
Could be some interesting 650 twin powered machines iin the pipeline

 

[chas]

First "Scram" &and now "Shotgun".
Could be some interesting 650 twin powered machines iin the pipeline

I'd like them more if they had just a leeedle more mumbo.