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by Kiwiscoot
Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:30 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: The Royal Enfield Himalayan ,great value.
Replies: 522
Views: 209612

Re: The Royal Enfield Himalayan ,great value.

Thanks for the info. I will file it away
by Kiwiscoot
Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:49 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: The Royal Enfield Himalayan ,great value.
Replies: 522
Views: 209612

Re: The Royal Enfield Himalayan ,great value.

Great idea. You can also use what is called a Nilos seal below the bottom taper roller bearing which does a better job of sealing than the original washer. I took mine apart and drilled the headstock of the frame tapped it M6 and put in a grease nipple so i could fill the void with good quality mar...
by Kiwiscoot
Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:24 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: The Royal Enfield Himalayan ,great value.
Replies: 522
Views: 209612

Re: The Royal Enfield Himalayan ,great value.

Mine has done 23000kms issue free. The lower steering head bearing is vulnerable to water ingress, especially during washing or riding in heavy rain. A black aerosol paint can top makes for an excellent protector. bearing protector.jpg Just cut it to size, loosen 4 mudguard bolts slip one end under ...
by Kiwiscoot
Mon Sep 07, 2020 3:51 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Which bike?
Replies: 15
Views: 3589

Re: Which bike?

I recently rode with a hymalyan on salisbury plain... His suspension was soft and it kept getting stuck bottoming out... But maybe with springs for his weight and a slower pace it would have been better... Park your ass ona few and test ride then you'll find what you want nearly.. Then set it up as...
by Kiwiscoot
Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:51 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Which bike?
Replies: 15
Views: 3589

Re: Which bike?

I second the RE Himalayan. Done 23 000 kms on mine on different terrain.. It is one of those bikes where you have to do something stupid to get in trouble. It will be more comfortable than a CRF250 and being a torquey motor will just stractor thru pretty much anything. It will be excellent for green...
by Kiwiscoot
Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:11 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: The Royal Enfield Himalayan ,great value.
Replies: 522
Views: 209612

Re: The Royal Enfield Himalayan ,great value.

I have had 2 5liter ones on my front bars but found at 100kph/65mph my fuel consumption went up exactly 10liters over the same distance due to increased wind resistance. So they disappointingly did not make sense and I Took them off. From my experience the 3liter ones at a slower speed would be a be...
by Kiwiscoot
Tue May 12, 2020 10:47 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: The Royal Enfield Himalayan ,great value.
Replies: 522
Views: 209612

Re: The Royal Enfield Himalayan ,great value.

I've taken the plunge..... IMG_1866.PNG I bought this today. Has anybody got any advise about cheap accessories? (Luggage and protection mostly) Normally the Eastern Europeans are good value. www.zanainternational.com/himalayan/https-/www-zanainternational-com/himalayan-htm.htm I have the Zana lugg...
by Kiwiscoot
Sun Jan 12, 2020 10:01 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: The Royal Enfield Himalayan ,great value.
Replies: 522
Views: 209612

Re: The Royal Enfield Himalayan ,great value.

Welcome aboard
by Kiwiscoot
Tue Oct 08, 2019 3:06 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: The Royal Enfield Himalayan ,great value.
Replies: 522
Views: 209612

Re: The Royal Enfield Himalayan ,great value.

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What bliss...a Himma and a road to follow.......
by Kiwiscoot
Tue Oct 08, 2019 3:04 am
Forum: WE LOVE PICS
Topic: A photo you took, today
Replies: 10566
Views: 2577426

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