ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN | Air Filter Install, Is It Worth It?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2022
- Installing the DNA high performance air filter and taking it out for a ride to give you all my impressions on how it changes the performance of the Himalayan!
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Royal Enfield do really contact you with your bike the way I felt when I first started riding 30+ years ago. They are so easy to work on yourself and aftermarket parts are available so easily and within any budget. I watched your end can install and I am definitely going to go down the same route with end can and air filter. Not going the hole hog with the cam shift though. Enjoy. Hopefully Enfields new models will continue in the same vein.
Cheers mate! Great comment! Good luck with your Himalayan!
Vinnie, I installed a DNA filter and bellmouth on my Meteor, and it woke my bike up too. Plus, she thumps like she MEANS it! The exhaust has a deeper, more throaty, and more bass.
Nice one mate! It sounds like its a great upgrade for all of the enfields aye! Would love to test out the new 350 engine with a few mods
Yeah i made this upgrade and it definitely helps. You can hear an airy "thump" when idling, and it helps with pull and sound. Keeping my stock exhaust, for now.
Hey Vinnie, I know this video is a few months old now but I’ve just put the DNA in my ‘21 Himalayan. Took it out yesterday for its first run…the improved performance so noticeable both on & off road. Has a much throatier growl now, feels like a bigger bike underneath you than it actually is. Top end speed better too, actually had to check my speed once over 80 to make sure I wasn’t speeding…never needed to do that before. Thanks for the top tip mate awesome 🤙🏻
Nice one mate! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for this video, really good watch. Nice tee too, Vinnie!
Cheers mate!!
Great vid mate, looks like I’ll be getting one of these for my Himalayan, cheers 😎
Cheers bro! Its a great upgrade! I think its sweet as for the euro 5 model too
Impressive upgrade mate always good when ya do something and it makes a noticeable difference nice one 👍
Yeah mate made a big difference on how it behaved!
Another great and informative video of your bike Vinny.
Love the look and sound of it.
Well done
Cheers mate! Hope youre getting those ks up on the meteor!
Certainly am. Enjoying every moment of it.
And thanks for taking a day of work to come over and do the review on my meteor.
Look forward to seeing more of your videos.
G'day Vinnie, mate, l have added and changed a few things on the 2021 Interceptor, fitted a high lift camshaft, DNA air filter kit, booster plug and one tooth up front sprocket, replaced all the indicators to smaller black ones, replaced the tail light to classic round on black, set of black bar end mirrors, cruising seat, better brake pads, performance mufflers and iridium sparkplugs, and man the think fly's it's not the same bike, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
Woah mate thats awesome how noticable is the performance from the cam? Im keen to do that at some point!
@@roadblastmedia hi Vinnie, the camshaft is made by S&S through TEC in England l wouldn't say easy to install but not hard, the cam builds power sooner by allowing more fuel in and clears the exhaust fasted improves top end breathing, much faster response at the throttle, the cam must be installed with a fuel boost kit, DNA filter, correct heat range iridium sparkplugs also a good idea to help fuel usage is to add a extra tooth sprocket that brings the revs back at top gear speed, before up grade 70 mpg highway now 64 mpg little loss of economy for a better ridding machine, it has blown away some bigger bike's at the lights Already,
Cheers Neil.
@@norsehall309 awesome mate!! Ive gotta get one for the GT and the himalayan!
@@norsehall309 hey mate great mods. Was there any difference to idle and what sort of revs difference at hwy speed. Bet it hammers. Thanks mate.
For me, the DNA air filter and removal of the airbox made noticeable difference (even better with a new exhaust). Just installed a TEC cam today - should change the bike even more.
Too right mate! Made a huge difference for me doing exhaust air filter combo getting it up near 140kmph i am very keen to get the TEC cam aswell! Let me know how it goes!
@@roadblastmedia will do. Might put up a vid of it tomorrow…
@@mooseridesagain nice mate i will check it out!
It would be interesting to see how much increase in performance
came from less *filter restriction* ,
and how much from removing the *intake snorkel* .
Both factors let more crud into the engine, though.
Yeah mate id say its not massive but noticable on the Himalayan and yeah that could be a possibility although the filter is very high quality and will keep most debris and other particles out of the engine
Nice video!
I just installed a 3d printed snorkel delete on my Scram that cost me about $.50 in filament and 6 hours to print.
Nice mate! Thats a good way to do it! You should start selling them 😁
Are you planning to do a dyno run with this and your gt? modded vs stock!? THAT WOULD BE A SICK VID!! 🔥
One day bro! Its quite expensive so i will probably do it after i have done every performance mod on the bikes
Hi Vinny,have you thought about up gearing the himi now you've release a bit more humph.it could make all the difference.i don't know how many teeth the front sprocket has ,but going 1 tooth more may give you a bit extra top end.i know it's not about speed but just a thought.keep um coming.🖖
Cheers mate! I have thought about that i am planning to do it very soon! Currently in the process of moving to the south island of NZ so will be getting on to more mods after i move!
thanks for upload thinking about trying one of these, did you have to adjust fuel ratio?
I never had to adjust fuel but this model is a euro 4 not sure about the euro 5 models.
Cheers
We all love an old endfield, what are the things you wish an endfield would have had? A video on the downfalls next? I guess we viewers would love that!
Cheers mate! I have already done a video on what i dislike about the interceptor its quite an old video but i will be doing one with himalayan and other bikes too!
@@roadblastmedia would love to hear your perception
Vinnie, I pulled the DNA filter from my bike, and I reinstalled the OEM filter and airbox intake. I did the same with my car. Why? One, I was afraid of messing up my MAF sensor. Two, I wanted better dust protection. Those were the main reasons behind putting things back to stock. A couple of accidental, happy side effects were better fuel delivery and fewer vibrations.
As you know, high flow filters like DNA and K&N have to be cleaned and reoiled when they're dirty. When reoiling the filter, it's easy to put too much oil on it. When operating the bike, this surplus oil will be sucked in to the engine. Unfortunately, between the engine and the fuel injectors is the MAF (mass airflow) sensor. If it gets oil on it, it'll be messed up, particularly if it's one that has a hot element. Since the MAF sensor plays an integral role in smooth, economical operation of an engine, I switched back to the OEM filter to avoid that problem. I didn't want to open that can of worms, as the engine's operation will be screwed as a result. Plus, the sensor by itself is an expensive part.
Also, high flow filters pass more dust; that's just the way it is. You can have high airflow or good particulate protection; you can't have both. It's no different than the choice we make with tires: you either go for high grip or high mileage; you can't have both. With filters, you can either get high airflow or good protection; one can't have both. When I held my DNA filter up to the light, there were pin holes through which I could SEE the light! While the oil is supposed to catch these dust particles, I don't know. That was another, yet secondary, reason why I put my bike back to OEM configuration.
A couple of happy, accidental side effects were fewer vibes and better fuel delivery. I'd noticed that, after an hour or so, my hands felt like they were asleep. I particularly noticed this when I used my emergency lights to alert those behind me that I was coasting in to a stop or slowing down. With the stock filter, the bike was BUTTERY SMOOTH; I barely noticed the vibes!
Also, fuel delivery was better, especially when coming off idle, like when powering out of a corner. I'd noticed on recent rides that I wasn't as relaxed when powering out of a corner. After going back to the OEM filter, the fuel delivery, particularly off idle, was so much better; I was so much more relaxed when powering out of the corners than I had been.
Why didn't I notice all this before? Because I'd installed the DNA filter soon after I got the bike; I didn't have a frame of reference to compare the two.
There are two things I miss though. One is the sound of the bike; with the DNA filter on it, she thumps like she MEANS it! I also miss how the bike pulled, particularly in 4th and 5th gears.
That's not to say that the DNA filter is bad; it's quite nicely made, actually. The DNA filter fit BETTER in my car than the OEM does; I'm serious! The thing with high flow filters is that they're more appropriate for racing applications, where high airflow gets you more HP; every milllisecond counds in racing. Plus, race motors are rebuilt frequently, so ingestion of dust isn't a concern.
Overall though, I prefer the bike with the OEM filter and airbox intake. One, I don't have to worry about messing up the MAF sensor. Two, there's more dust protection. Three, there are fewer vibes; the bike rides much smoother than it did with the DNA filter. Four, the fuel, and thus the power, delivery is much smoother with the OEM filter, which makes for a more relaxed riding experience. While I miss the thump and greater pull, I think that the OEM filter works better for me. Cheers!
Cheers mate thats very good to know! Im not noticing the vibrations as much but that could just be me i will keep an eye on how much dust gets through though mate! Cheers for letting me know!
@@roadblastmedia I made the change more to prevent messing up my MAF sensor and less for the dust. Since NZ is in the middle of the Pacific, I don't reckon dust would be much of an issue there. With any high flow, cloth air filter like a DNA or K&N, they have to be cleaned and reoiled. When put fresh oil in the filter, it's possible to overdo it; that was my main concern. That said, there are two cement plants within 5-10 miles of me, and my rides sometimes take me near them.
Hi! Sorry to dig out this 8 month video.
I have one in my Himalayan BMC air filter, but with oem cover and notice less rpm in 5th gear. I have the plastic open cover from hitchcok' s but keept the oem cover. Much safier i guess... Regarding the washing, the BMC instructions tells to clean it every 25000km. Those air filters come ready to installed, did you notice any oil in your fingers? I dont. We have to be gentle when add oil to this type of filters before washing and i think, correct me if i'm wrong, let the oil disperse and dry for sometime after you put it in the bike. Let me know you opinions. Thanks Cheers
@@pmfsify it's precisely because you have to be careful reapplying oil to a cleaned filter that I opted to return to OEM; it's precisely because it's easy to apply too much oil to a cleaned filter and mess up the MAF sensor that I went back to OEM. Also, the high flow filters, in order to flow more air, also allow more dirt; look for OEM vs. K&N filter on TH-cam, and you'll see what I mean. With an OEM filter, I don't have to worry about any of that; I just remove the old one, replace with a new one, and I'm done-no muss, no fuss.
@@markymarknj I can't see any oil residue on my bmc filter and i'm wondering if i have to lub it myself?! Saw a video about oem air filter with a open cover and i'm thinking to experiment to see how it goes. What your thoughts about that? Cheers
I've got a 2021 model and the extra screw on the cover plate fixes another small triangle of plastic that hangs below it. But shit man, I'm sold on the upgrade, that sounded sweet! 😀 Also where did you get your tee? It's awesome!
Cheers mate! I didnt know that! And i got it given to me from Royal Enfield New Zealand im not sure where to buy it from
@@roadblastmedia ah nice. I've got a generic Royal Enfield one, but a Himalayan tee looks the bomb 😍
Great videos i enjoy your excitement!! Educate an idiot lol ....i replace filter and up graded powerrage exhaust.can i just stop there or do i need to do something else cause of the 2 changes ? Thanks
I stopped at the 2 and didnt have issues although some people would recommend a power commander but its not needed. Cheers mate!
Did you reprogram the ECU? Ive read that the change in air / fuel stoichiometry needs to be adjusted in the ECU
Never changed the ECU mate didnt seem to be an issue although im betting if you did you would get the best out of the filger change
Hey, i like your shirt i want one . were did you get it ?
I got it from the local RE dealer in Tauranga but im sure you can also buy online 🤙
Just the DNA filter? No….But…with a cam upgrade, and a lextec exhaust, hell yes. Its a totaly different bike
Id think the cam Upgrade would do the most out of the 3 I had the filter and lextec installed on another video still made a bit of a difference but the sound was my favourite part of it
Hi. Nice video. Will you also test the Fuel X upgrade ?
Thanks mate! And I wont be able to test that out for some time as I have now sold the bike to put towards buying a house.
@RoadBlastMedia ohh. Nice. Congrats on your house. Did you also sell the other bikes ? I just bought a Himalayan myself, and next Tuesday, I'm picking it up from the dealership. I can't wait 🥰😍
@@SerbanMihaiDaniel01 Nice mate! Hope you enjoy your new bike! Theyre really awesome I wouldnt have sold for any other reason. And yeah mate I also sold my Triumph Daytona 675
@RoadBlastMedia 😊 thanks. I am looking forward to your next videos.
@@SerbanMihaiDaniel01 awesome mate got some Interceptor 650 classic 500 and GT videos coming soon
Did you put that air funnel thing back on?
No I installed the funnel delete
@@roadblastmedia I'm new to bikes so idk what that is.
I'll give it a google tho, thanks for the info
@@creasbacca9041 the delete is a mounting bracket that holds the filter in place without the need for the restricter funnel. Hope that helps mate
Do you have a link to where you got it from?
Just type on google "royal enfield Himalayan DNA air filter" it should come up with the best prices in your area
@@roadblastmedia thanks mate does it come as a full kit?
@@rokingoutinwa2678 you can buy with or without the cover delete kit mate they give you the option on the site
Its cool bike.🇮🇳
Yeah mate love it!
I pick up my new filter today but the don't have teh cover delete in stock... an excuse for another video ;-)
Nice one mate! Hope it all goes well!
@@roadblastmedia with having a Euro 5 it will be interesting to see what happens.
@@PubRunner yeah mate hopefully all runs well possibly when you do the delete youll really know
I wonder how it will go on the Euro 5…
Not sure mate had a look online and cant find anything saying its bad for euro 5 ive only seen that for the exhaust i would do a bit more research to be sure but if its all clear i would say go for it! It makes it alot more responsive!
@@roadblastmedia I’ll have a chat to my dealer. One thing I did discover that increases performance is to take the panniers off 😉
@@PubRunner haha nice mate thatll always work!
I don't see why it wouldn't still be Euro 5 compliant, because the ECU will compensate for the increased air flow and adjust the fuel metering accordingly.
@@markymarknj a lot of what works on the previous models will throw a check engine light. Power commanders don’t work. I have heard of you put the wrong exhaust on you also get a check engine light.
Is it necessary to change stock exhaust with this new air filter? I have no money to buy new exhaust can i use my stock exhaust with this new air filter??
Not required to change exhaust bike will still be good with standard exhaust
It can breathe.
Hell yeah bro! Hundy Himmy!
All living things,and combustion engines are living things with a sole ,need heaps of O2.
You know it mate!
OK, now it can inhale better, exhale next? Engine has to breathe! That's the only downside of motorcycles, always money to be spent on them even when you don't have to. If you love motorcycles, gotta think real hard before you have kids! They're both money grabbers! In my opinion, the world has enough people, ride on!
Yeah mate haha now with the exhaust and filter on its whole mew beast!!
I seriously hate that bike, fucking cheap
Why are you watching videos about it then bro 🤣
@@roadblastmedia oh. You must be RE hardcore fan. Sorry
@@DatG-sx1co well i make videos about them so you could say that 🤣