Author Topic: Bought a Himalayan today! (Read 8661 times)

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #30 on:** March 23, 2019, 08:56:08 PM »

I like to capture photos of my bikes with interesting buildings in the background as well as murals and other structures when I can find them.

I hopped off the bike to capture the above image and was greeted by a pair of curious white puppies.

They seemed friendly enough so I ignored them and snapped a few more shots.

Then I hopped on the bike and started it up and they went NUTS! Started fighting with each other and when I took off they gave chase! LOL! I encountered way too many loose dogs during this ride and of course they were all a lot bigger than these puppies. Chase the motorcycle is a favorite game among country canines. LOL.

Anyone need to fill their canteen? Take a bath? I decided to pass.

I ate my lunch down by this river.

It gave me a chance to walk around and stretch my legs. Took a few shots while resting and eating.

Tomalberta · « **Reply #31 on:** March 23, 2019, 09:00:00 PM »

wow cool couple clips and such, nice youtube video from itchy boots, ill have to look at that some more!

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #32 on:** March 23, 2019, 09:01:40 PM »

A little more exploring

Close to home I pulled into this little country restaurant to use the rest room and came out to the evening menu item eyeing my bike. ;)

It was only when I was taking this photo that I noticed that the stripe on the bike actually spelled HIMALAYAN.

twowings · « **Reply #33 on:** March 23, 2019, 09:21:24 PM »

You're using that fine bike EXACTLY as intended! Carry on...

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #33 on:** March 23, 2019, 09:21:24 PM »

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #34 on:** March 23, 2019, 09:34:07 PM »

Looks like a lot of fun and great pics!

GliderJohn

AJ Huff · « **Reply #35 on:** March 23, 2019, 09:56:38 PM »

I have zero dirt bike off roading interest but I am finding this more interesting than I would have expected. Hmmm....

-AJ

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #36 on:** March 23, 2019, 10:01:37 PM »

A Himalayan keeps crossing my mind. Kansas is full of non-paved roads and a Himalayan would appear to fit the bill. Here are a couple of examples:

GliderJohn

motorjon68 · « **Reply #37 on:** March 24, 2019, 03:37:09 AM »

I’ve watched a bunch of videos and even went and looked at them. Neat bikes! The dealer wanted $2k cash deposit to test it. Royal Enfield would be wise to have test rides. I think they’d sell a bunch. Congratulations!

Huzo · « **Reply #38 on:** March 24, 2019, 04:03:58 AM »

Wonderful shots thanks mate.
What are your seat of the pants impressions ?

fossil · « **Reply #39 on:** March 24, 2019, 04:35:10 AM »

Congrats to this nice bike! A Himalayan will definitely be a stable mate for my 2012 V7 Stone in white next year. The more as my Guzzi - dealer (less than 10 riding minutes from my home) has Enfield since beginning of 2019. And he is a good dealer!

greer · « **Reply #40 on:** March 24, 2019, 04:44:19 AM »

Such a nice ride twowheel, thank you for the pictures. And 85 mpg, wow!

Sarah

john fish · « **Reply #41 on:** March 24, 2019, 05:32:34 AM »

Quote from: twowheeladdict on March 23, 2019, 08:42:05 PM

I headed out with no particular destination or direction in mind. I just let the bike decide which way to go.

Great photos. That's exactly why I want a Hima-- for mellow exploring.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #42 on:** March 24, 2019, 08:59:06 AM »

Quote from: motorjon68 on March 24, 2019, 03:37:09 AM

I’ve watched a bunch of videos and even went and looked at them. Neat bikes! The dealer wanted $2k cash deposit to test it. Royal Enfield would be wise to have test rides. I think they’d sell a bunch. Congratulations!

That's just your dealer. Mine preps the bikes and allows test rides. Especially when they know you are a cash buyer. I will never buy a bike without a test ride. A couple dealers I made the deal contingent on the test ride. if it falls through because the bike didn't impress me, then they have a prepped bike they need to sell so they will get as many interested buyers pushed towards that bike so it doesn't sit.

Some dealers prep all the bikes, and have them on tenders. Those dealers tend to sell more bikes.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #43 on:** March 24, 2019, 09:21:31 AM »

Quote from: Huzo on March 24, 2019, 04:03:58 AM

Wonderful shots thanks mate.
What are your seat of the pants impressions ?

You know how some bikes get your Adrenalin pumping, and put you into that "Total Focus and Concentration" mode where one mistake could mean death?

This bike is the polar opposite of that. Relaxed acceleration, relaxed speeds, smell the roses, take in the sights. If you are ready for that kind of riding this is the perfect bike for that.

This is not to say that if you are willing and have the skills you can take this bike places I would never dare.

This is what the bike was designed for: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT-mV1_ao5c

Here is taking it to the extreme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQwA5t8cnkE&t=669s This guy mentions bikes that he feels are better, but they all have 4" wide seats.

More knarley terrain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw19f_bXtkQ His breathing is elevated so you know he is working it.

NC Steve · « **Reply #44 on:** March 24, 2019, 03:31:35 PM »

I'm really enjoying my Himalayan so far too, although I haven't gotten a lot of adventure pics like you have yet. I'm taking it in next week for the 1st service at 300 miles. This isn't a very scientific calculation here, but before the 'blinking backward' reserve fuel trip meter came on this afternoon, I'd ridden 282 miles. Figuring I've got at least .5 gallon of fuel left in the 4 gallon tank, that works out to 81.7 mpg; I'll take it! That's riding mostly street, 35-55 mph, and shifting between 4-4500 rpm. Although it's still tight and getting broken in, the bike seems to be in a really smooth and sweep spot around 4K rpm.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #45 on:** March 24, 2019, 04:14:33 PM »

Quote from: NC Steve on March 24, 2019, 03:31:35 PM

I'm really enjoying my Himalayan so far too,

Nice. Please PM me where you are sourcing your bags from and if there is a good forum out there for information.

twowings · « **Reply #46 on:** March 24, 2019, 04:31:47 PM »

Lots of info and modification advice here:

https://advrider.com/f/threads/royal-enfield-himalayan-owners-thread.1253460/

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #47 on:** March 24, 2019, 05:01:23 PM »

Quote from: twowings on March 24, 2019, 04:31:47 PM

Lots of info and modification advice here:

https://advrider.com/f/threads/royal-enfield-himalayan-owners-thread.1253460/

Strange way to set up a forum. You have to search through hundreds of pages of posts to find the useful information. Wish I had the means to start a Himalayan forum.

I need to get my GPS mounted and then I can just take my time getting to know the bike before I spend any money on it.

NC Steve · « **Reply #48 on:** March 24, 2019, 05:50:15 PM »

If you're on Facebook, there are several good forums there, this one seems to be the best for US owners. About 3000 members and steadily growing.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/rehimalayanusa/

I'll PM you the info on the bags. I decided to go with soft panniers because they're lighter, totally waterproof, not easily damaged if/when you fall over, and very importantly, a lot less expensive! If you decide on hard bags tho, look at the Tusk bags, excellent construction at less than half what the RE boxes cost.

jbell · « **Reply #49 on:** March 26, 2019, 09:57:07 AM »

Quote from: motorjon68 on March 24, 2019, 03:37:09 AM

I’ve watched a bunch of videos and even went and looked at them. Neat bikes! The dealer wanted $2k cash deposit to test it. Royal Enfield would be wise to have test rides. I think they’d sell a bunch. Congratulations!

Yikes!! I've read a couple of interviews with RE CEO Lal and his plan is to have test rides easily available at all dealers. He's super focused on customer service and the kind of dependability expected by "western" customers. I'll be that dealer gets a corporate kick below the belt if RE hears of this.

jbell · « **Reply #50 on:** March 26, 2019, 09:59:31 AM »

Great thread, photos and one purty bike. Congrats. Wish we had those kind of roads where I live. BTW, I thought Tenn. had "hollers". What's a hollow???

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #51 on:** March 26, 2019, 10:02:38 AM »

Quote from: jbell on March 26, 2019, 09:59:31 AM

Great thread, photos and one purty bike. Congrats. Wish we had those kind of roads where I live. BTW, I thought Tenn. had "hollers". What's a hollow???

That's just the way we pronounce Hollow.

Githianki · « **Reply #52 on:** March 27, 2019, 06:09:07 AM »

I love mine. 1500 miles and it just keeps getting better with use. Make sure you visit the thread on the bike over at ADVRider, and if you're a FB person the US and Indian groups are great sources of info!!

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #53 on:** March 27, 2019, 06:34:21 AM »

Quote from: Githianki on March 27, 2019, 06:09:07 AM

I love mine. 1500 miles and it just keeps getting better with use. Make sure you visit the thread on the bike over at ADVRider, and if you're a FB person the US and Indian groups are great sources of info!!

I introduced myself over on ADVRider. Looks like someone else has "twowheeladdict", or I forgot what email I used when I signed up years ago. Created a new account "TN_twowheeladdict".

Going through almost 400 pages of posts to garner information is a little daunting for sure.

leafman60 · « **Reply #54 on:** March 27, 2019, 07:25:03 AM »

I like that thing.

If they've built it to be reliable and not constantly require fiddling and sorting, RE may finally have a winner here.

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leafman60 · « **Reply #55 on:** March 27, 2019, 07:35:54 AM »

I just went over to the ADV Hima thread and found this:

https://www.rockymountainmotos.com/

Rental Himalayans Montana. That would be the ticket for an ultimate test ride in a great environment.

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twowheeladdict · « **Reply #56 on:** March 27, 2019, 08:38:21 AM »

Quote from: leafman60 on March 27, 2019, 07:35:54 AM

I just went over to the ADV Hima thread and found this:

https://www.rockymountainmotos.com/

Rental Himalayans Montana. That would be the ticket for an ultimate test ride in a great environment.

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That is reasonable. I hope they are available in New Zealand and have a similar rate.

Shorty · « **Reply #57 on:** March 27, 2019, 01:23:24 PM »

10,000 K review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsdKwqc1040&t=70s

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #58 on:** March 27, 2019, 01:55:05 PM »

Quote from: Shorty on March 27, 2019, 01:23:24 PM

10,000 K review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsdKwqc1040&t=70s

I've been binge watching her videos from the start of her trip trying to catch up. That is one fearless and carefree woman!

NC Steve · « **Reply #59 on:** March 27, 2019, 05:29:26 PM »

Here's another great video, from a fellow who bought a Himalayan to lead group adventure tours, putting on 15K miles in less than a year.

https://youtu.be/_IweVeztRFo

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