Very enjoyable video. I've watched a few of your 'diary dates' with the Himalayan and am enjoying the content. Clarity of the footage is fantastic... quick question re green laning etc: do you take tools with you? Would be interested to see what you take/use. My 411 is due for delivery on Thursday (11/03/24) and I can't wait 🖤🩶🤍
Thanks for the comment Iain, I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂. I take a mini Oxford tool kit with me when I'm out and about. It's basic, but should really have everything you need for minor mishaps. www.amazon.co.uk/Oxford-Motorcycle-Pro-Tool-Kit/dp/B00T063F52/ref=asc_df_B00T063F52/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310715971624&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=999653790016421767&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9044872&hvtargid=pla-406164873033&psc=1&mcid=bfc650a6a8d73a29a21b047c639d3664
I've recently bought a 2nd hand Himmy. Lovely to ride around the lanes and b roads where I live. I've done a little green laneing so far. Even as a novice I do get the sense it's designed to to quietly chug along rather than do anything very explosive. Your mic sounds fine to me. Great video. 👍
Like you say, it's a great little chugger and gives you the chance to enjoy your surroundings more than if you were on something more focused. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊
Another recommendation mate is to fit a rear tyre hugger to protect your rear shock from any crud. I've fitted a long Pyramid branded one to my Himalayan, which also incorporates a far better quality chain guard than the standard guard. They do shorter huggers if this is what you'd prefer but certainly worthy of a thought I think.
I was actually seriously considering investing in one, but after posting in the Himalayan forum the general consensus was not to for green Laning so I gave up on the idea. Have you encountered any issues off road?
@@TheHimalayanDiaries None as it's fixed over the powered rear wheel, so it just powers through any pebbles or gunk. Many adventure bikes have these rear tyre huggers as standard.... The front wheel is the big issue with tight fitting guards as debris can lock the front wheel. Raising the front mudguard with spacers (cheaply available from places like Hitchcocks), will minimise this risk too.
Looks too cold for me. I had problems with my RH mirror alignment, always pointing down. I had to undo the bolts and twist the whole grip/mirror assembly.
It was surprisingly ok, until the last 20 mins of the road ride I had afterwards. As the sun started to go down I could definitely feel the chill! Unfortunately the issue with the mirror is due to the hand guards I fitted. I have some replacement mirrors in the garage that I need to fit ☺️
@@TheHimalayanDiaries Its 17 deg with me at this time, needs to be above 20. I have some acerbis guards coming this week. Fitted the givi engine guards yesterday. Still waiting on GPS mount, its in spain just need DHL to deliver.
Hi, Im using the standard Ceat's. This video show's both in depth if you want to check it out th-cam.com/video/gOdt0qeMCxs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-y7pTF271zATjoGg
for struggling with the soft sand.... I recently watched a video by Adam Riemann, He reckons it best to shift your weight further back, so as to reduce the tendency of the front tire from digging in. . . Hope that helps you
That's sound advice! I was being a bit lazy and was sitting down. Should really have been in a standing position with my weight over the rear like you say! Thank you for the tip 😁
I've never ridden one so I couldn't tell you I'm afraid, but I've heard they're great bikes. They're not sold in the UK anymore and are pretty hard to find
Im sorry to hear they don't 😞. They're really simple bikes though so I'd like to think you'd be able to find a good local mechanic that could solve any issues you may face.
Very enjoyable video. I've watched a few of your 'diary dates' with the Himalayan and am enjoying the content. Clarity of the footage is fantastic... quick question re green laning etc: do you take tools with you? Would be interested to see what you take/use. My 411 is due for delivery on Thursday (11/03/24) and I can't wait 🖤🩶🤍
Thanks for the comment Iain, I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂. I take a mini Oxford tool kit with me when I'm out and about. It's basic, but should really have everything you need for minor mishaps.
www.amazon.co.uk/Oxford-Motorcycle-Pro-Tool-Kit/dp/B00T063F52/ref=asc_df_B00T063F52/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310715971624&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=999653790016421767&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9044872&hvtargid=pla-406164873033&psc=1&mcid=bfc650a6a8d73a29a21b047c639d3664
I've recently bought a 2nd hand Himmy. Lovely to ride around the lanes and b roads where I live.
I've done a little green laneing so far. Even as a novice I do get the sense it's designed to to quietly chug along rather than do anything very explosive.
Your mic sounds fine to me.
Great video. 👍
Like you say, it's a great little chugger and gives you the chance to enjoy your surroundings more than if you were on something more focused.
I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊
Very helpful. Thanks
Glad you found it useful
Another recommendation mate is to fit a rear tyre hugger to protect your rear shock from any crud. I've fitted a long Pyramid branded one to my Himalayan, which also incorporates a far better quality chain guard than the standard guard. They do shorter huggers if this is what you'd prefer but certainly worthy of a thought I think.
I was actually seriously considering investing in one, but after posting in the Himalayan forum the general consensus was not to for green Laning so I gave up on the idea. Have you encountered any issues off road?
@@TheHimalayanDiaries None as it's fixed over the powered rear wheel, so it just powers through any pebbles or gunk. Many adventure bikes have these rear tyre huggers as standard.... The front wheel is the big issue with tight fitting guards as debris can lock the front wheel. Raising the front mudguard with spacers (cheaply available from places like Hitchcocks), will minimise this risk too.
Looks too cold for me. I had problems with my RH mirror alignment, always pointing down. I had to undo the bolts and twist the whole grip/mirror assembly.
It was surprisingly ok, until the last 20 mins of the road ride I had afterwards. As the sun started to go down I could definitely feel the chill! Unfortunately the issue with the mirror is due to the hand guards I fitted. I have some replacement mirrors in the garage that I need to fit ☺️
@@TheHimalayanDiaries Its 17 deg with me at this time, needs to be above 20. I have some acerbis guards coming this week. Fitted the givi engine guards yesterday. Still waiting on GPS mount, its in spain just need DHL to deliver.
a little 2 wheeled tractor :D in the dirt for sure more useful then a GS
Hi a quick shot or audio cofirmation of what tyres your using would be useful ?
Hi, Im using the standard Ceat's. This video show's both in depth if you want to check it out th-cam.com/video/gOdt0qeMCxs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-y7pTF271zATjoGg
It’s a bike for everything but it doesn’t excel at everything we’re it dose excel is smiles per mile
I couldn't't agree more 😁
for struggling with the soft sand.... I recently watched a video by Adam Riemann, He reckons it best to shift your weight further back, so as to reduce the tendency of the front tire from digging in. . . Hope that helps you
That's sound advice! I was being a bit lazy and was sitting down. Should really have been in a standing position with my weight over the rear like you say! Thank you for the tip 😁
@@TheHimalayanDiaries any time. Wishing you many safe miles on your Himmy. Looks to be a really quality built capable bike
Would it be fair to say a klr is better at everything the himmy does? Except the looks
I've never ridden one so I couldn't tell you I'm afraid, but I've heard they're great bikes. They're not sold in the UK anymore and are pretty hard to find
she s not even broken in :D
If only RE had local support in South Africa
Im sorry to hear they don't 😞. They're really simple bikes though so I'd like to think you'd be able to find a good local mechanic that could solve any issues you may face.
@@TheHimalayanDiaries the challenge lies not in mechanical ability ( I work on my own bikes) but rather in sourcing spares
You would have had brilliant sand riding skills if you had nailed it through the sand pits on ya ped at 16 with me!
😂
depends on the rider. you should have ridden the 450