Just a couple of suggestions with the bark busters, fitting the led DLR ( from bark buster ) really come in handy for those late night ride/ set up camp, nice soft light whilst sorting stuff out, as for the screws that self tap into the alloy back bone to retain plastic guards, I found that throw the screws away and drill out holes and cable tie. Constant corrugation loosened mine, never had an issue using cable ties. Look forward to your next vid.
@@KirkAnderson-l3i I didn’t know the LED lights existed until to mentioned them, might need to look into that. Good tip on the mounting screws but the VFRs haven’t fallen out after two years and a Hells Gate Rd traverse but I’ll keep an eye on the Himalayans and see how they fare.
Hello mate.. Old mechanic here. You've done well to fit your own accessories. Can I offer some advice?.. Grab a bottle of medium strength "Loctite" and out on the threads,, it's single cylinder engine prone to a bit of vibration which will cause bolts and nuts to loosen. Then go over all the bolts on the bike and add some Loctite as well as checking tightness. Great to see your adventures.
@@davidricketts6985 That’s good advice and you might have noticed my trusty bottle of loctite appearing on screen occasionally. I’m a big fan and went over my VFR with it before taking it around Australia. Despite the 320 k's of corrugated madness that was the Hells Gate Road only a single bolt came loose which was one of the engine side cover bolts that I didn’t loctite!
@@trevorthompson7029 It was a pleasure to meet you, and all the others of course, last Saturday. It was a great day despite being more than a little warm!
Enjoy the Woodford ride, hopefully the rain holds off. She looks great with the added accoutrements, I'm considering a sat nav, had no idea there were cheap options so I'm another one looking forward to the install video. If you have a surplus stubby cooler I'm a fan of picking them up when I go places, I'll happily take one to free up space in your garage.. ;)
I am waiting for the rally pack and BBs. Glad to see you got yours. Interested to see what you think of those tyres. Enjoy the ride tomorrow and thanks for the install vid.
@@davidtaylor1188 The tyres are great in the dirt, mud and sand. They’re acceptable on the road, more grip than I thought they’d have in the dry, yet to ride it on wet bitumen. They are a bit noisy though!
@@FoxSock Didn’t know there was one, I better go and have a look. The standard tank however offers around 350-450ks of range so pretty good out of the box.
Supposed to be decent riding out west and a good loop up into Vermont. Season is ending here but looking forward to trying it next season. Just getting back on a bike for the first time in 15 years. I actually lived in Bondi for about 6 months back in 98/99
@@mattghoward So far I’m quietly pleased with them. Off road they are excellent, and on road I sometimes forget I’m running what amounts to a knobby and chuck it into a corner and they hang on. They are a bit noisy but I can overlook that.
Saw a guy in England put this on his bike ,he also bough a puck for the side stand to take a bit of the lean out of the bike he got on line some where worked very good cost peanuts he bought two good fit and quality check it out for your self mate jimmy WA
@@jimmydickson8854 I’ve been pondering the side stand situation for a while now. It really does lean over too far. Have seen a few of these and will probably just get one and see how it goes.
like others enjoyed the vid and the commentary. 🙂 Did you consider the rally seat ? im 193cm and may benefit from the extra height and ability to slide on it .
Hi there mate. What model/size is the Fodsports gps thingy please. New to adventure biking not new to bikes. Still can’t decide on the Himalayan or the MT . Had a 15 minute ride on both while in Perth. Live in PH 1600+ k’s from Perth. Anyway love ya’ work mate.Haave subscribed. Thanks
@@davidjehan1579 I bought it from eBay, so if you just search for Fodsports it will pop up. There is only one model as far as I can determine. Their both good bikes so you really can’t go too far wrong regardless of your decision I think.
@@Shady689 I found them to be the same price as any aftermarket ones I could find and the fit and finish, apart from the sharp edge on the bash plate, to be excellent.
Thanks for the informative video I’m interested in getting the exact same accessories - did you buy from Australian supplier or via one of the Indian eBay suppliers ?? Do you have an estimate of the weight of the protection bars and baseplate ??
@@RobCurtis-k6y I got everything via eBay as I just find it the most convenient way to buy things online. Bark busters were from Australia but everything else came from India. Protection bars are quite light, I would estimate 2.5-3.0kg.
@@insanityoftomorrow I take it pretty easy around the bearing areas and dash, controls etc, but I share your concern. Laziness drives me to use the karcher!
Done that (Bashplate/Engine Protection) bitch of a nut to get to, done the touring seat, might get the old seat modded ?, done that (Barkbusters)I moved the break line a tad, but didn't get a stubbie cooler (love one), haven't done the Radiator Guard yet, done the wash yesterday, first full scrub, after a two-week trip away. Haven't done tyres yet, but after getting caught by some wet, it's higher on the list now. I see you held out for Kamet White & tubless, nice. Sorry I didn't now, or at least the White.
@@ShadowVonChadwick I found the factory tyres remarkably good on dry dirt/rocks but rubbish in mud etc. The Anakees are great off road and good enough on the bitumen. I wasn’t a great fan of the colour of the Kamet White but I was keen on the tubeless rims.
I just loosened and slid the whole brake assembly along until I could get a (very close!) fit on RHS - I also had to swap the handlebar connector pieces around to get a proper fit - I also fitted an insta360 and generic Quadlock and Atlas throttle lock mounts (get the bottom one not the top - both fit but so it's out the way of the starter switch and standing position)
@@miltwempley It’s certainly thinner than most B&B style bash plates but it’s worth remembering this is an adventure bike and won’t be getting manhandled over rock ledges and logs like my old DRZ400. It’s also very light which I like. Time will tell if it stands up to the task but I gave it a good workout on the weekend going places I really shouldn’t have and so far so good.
Love the split screen. I always enjoy the humour in your videos.
@@gregcech5425 Cheers. My wife has heard all my “jokes” so this is the only way I can get a laugh
It’s great to see someone showing how it’s done.
@@jonathanmellish4439 For entertainment purposes only, please refer to the owners manual, advice given is general in nature only!
Keen to see your nav install 👍
@@flyingkiwi215 It’s coming, I’ve ordered a bracket that should be here soonish.
Just a couple of suggestions with the bark busters, fitting the led DLR ( from bark buster ) really come in handy for those late night ride/ set up camp, nice soft light whilst sorting stuff out, as for the screws that self tap into the alloy back bone to retain plastic guards, I found that throw the screws away and drill out holes and cable tie. Constant corrugation loosened mine, never had an issue using cable ties. Look forward to your next vid.
@@KirkAnderson-l3i I didn’t know the LED lights existed until to mentioned them, might need to look into that. Good tip on the mounting screws but the VFRs haven’t fallen out after two years and a Hells Gate Rd traverse but I’ll keep an eye on the Himalayans and see how they fare.
Hello mate.. Old mechanic here. You've done well to fit your own accessories. Can I offer some advice?.. Grab a bottle of medium strength "Loctite" and out on the threads,, it's single cylinder engine prone to a bit of vibration which will cause bolts and nuts to loosen. Then go over all the bolts on the bike and add some Loctite as well as checking tightness. Great to see your adventures.
@@davidricketts6985 That’s good advice and you might have noticed my trusty bottle of loctite appearing on screen occasionally. I’m a big fan and went over my VFR with it before taking it around Australia. Despite the 320 k's of corrugated madness that was the Hells Gate Road only a single bolt came loose which was one of the engine side cover bolts that I didn’t loctite!
Nice to see the new bits going on the Enfield. And the fingers never left the hands, just.
@@grahamglencorse307 The edges of the sump guard could do with a bit of 240 grit worked over them, no doubt about it.
Nice to meet you at the RE ride had a great time, looking forward for the video. Trevor
@@trevorthompson7029 It was a pleasure to meet you, and all the others of course, last Saturday. It was a great day despite being more than a little warm!
Enjoy the Woodford ride, hopefully the rain holds off. She looks great with the added accoutrements, I'm considering a sat nav, had no idea there were cheap options so I'm another one looking forward to the install video. If you have a surplus stubby cooler I'm a fan of picking them up when I go places, I'll happily take one to free up space in your garage.. ;)
@@paulcarmichael7892 Shoot me an email and I’ll send it off! Thanks for watching.
I am waiting for the rally pack and BBs. Glad to see you got yours. Interested to see what you think of those tyres. Enjoy the ride tomorrow and thanks for the install vid.
@@davidtaylor1188 The tyres are great in the dirt, mud and sand. They’re acceptable on the road, more grip than I thought they’d have in the dry, yet to ride it on wet bitumen. They are a bit noisy though!
I love all of your videos, the humor is fantastic and the vids are well put together. Do you have any plans to get the acerbis tank?
@@FoxSock Didn’t know there was one, I better go and have a look. The standard tank however offers around 350-450ks of range so pretty good out of the box.
Awesome video. Just got my Himi Friday (I’m outside Boston). Glad I found your channel
@@jslawsby_W5GI Happy to have you aboard. There is some fantastic riding in the US and I imagine you are especially spoilt for choice in MA.
Supposed to be decent riding out west and a good loop up into Vermont. Season is ending here but looking forward to trying it next season. Just getting back on a bike for the first time in 15 years. I actually lived in Bondi for about 6 months back in 98/99
@@jslawsby_W5GI Well stay safe out there and enjoy the Himalayan.
I run the Anakee Wild on my 800MT - they are brilliant tyres on tar in the wet and off road as well - a great tyre that will surprise you
@@mattghoward So far I’m quietly pleased with them. Off road they are excellent, and on road I sometimes forget I’m running what amounts to a knobby and chuck it into a corner and they hang on. They are a bit noisy but I can overlook that.
Great camera work and audio I will be installing those exact parts when I get my himi
@@gerrydoyle1435 Apart from the bark busters the install was straightforward. Definitely recommend the instructional video on RE website.
Great to see the Brisvegas cloning experiment worked so well! 😂
@@twouptravels2022 I was in a hurry so needed to do two things at once!
Fitting bark busters = irritating and contrary. Perfectly described!
@@ajcaine Great idea, diabolical to install. Add in the terrible instructions and it’s not a fun afternoon.
Saw a guy in England put this on his bike ,he also bough a puck for the side stand to take a bit of the lean out of the bike he got on line some where worked very good cost peanuts he bought two good fit and quality check it out for your self mate jimmy WA
@@jimmydickson8854 I’ve been pondering the side stand situation for a while now. It really does lean over too far. Have seen a few of these and will probably just get one and see how it goes.
lookin' good!
like others enjoyed the vid and the commentary. 🙂 Did you consider the rally seat ? im 193cm and may benefit from the extra height and ability to slide on it .
@@rorywcork I have seen it on an Enfield ride and it looks the business but I haven’t tried it out.
Stubbie holders from Yamaha World in South Aus? I’ve got a bunch of them in the cupboard!!
@@SlartibartfastEsq Back when I was a professional drinker they would have come in very handy.
Wow that's funny. It's the exact same set up on my himi.
Hi there mate.
What model/size is the Fodsports gps thingy please.
New to adventure biking not new to bikes.
Still can’t decide on the Himalayan or the MT .
Had a 15 minute ride on both while in Perth.
Live in PH 1600+ k’s from Perth.
Anyway love ya’ work mate.Haave subscribed.
Thanks
@@davidjehan1579 I bought it from eBay, so if you just search for Fodsports it will pop up. There is only one model as far as I can determine.
Their both good bikes so you really can’t go too far wrong regardless of your decision I think.
Use genuine royal enfield crash bars, royal enfield said there might be some issue if you use after market one.
@@Shady689 I found them to be the same price as any aftermarket ones I could find and the fit and finish, apart from the sharp edge on the bash plate, to be excellent.
Thanks for the informative video
I’m interested in getting the exact same accessories - did you buy from Australian supplier or via one of the Indian eBay suppliers ??
Do you have an estimate of the weight of the protection bars and baseplate ??
@@RobCurtis-k6y I got everything via eBay as I just find it the most convenient way to buy things online. Bark busters were from Australia but everything else came from India. Protection bars are quite light, I would estimate 2.5-3.0kg.
was that your butler clearing up all the packaging for you
@@TheYorkie1954 I’m a very important man and sometimes I need a bit of help from myself!
May be not the better idea to use high pressure for washing a bike. I never do it ! The bearings thank for that 😅 ! But interesting video.
@@insanityoftomorrow I take it pretty easy around the bearing areas and dash, controls etc, but I share your concern. Laziness drives me to use the karcher!
Done that (Bashplate/Engine Protection) bitch of a nut to get to, done the touring seat, might get the old seat modded ?, done that (Barkbusters)I moved the break line a tad, but didn't get a stubbie cooler (love one), haven't done the Radiator Guard yet, done the wash yesterday, first full scrub, after a two-week trip away. Haven't done tyres yet, but after getting caught by some wet, it's higher on the list now.
I see you held out for Kamet White & tubless, nice. Sorry I didn't now, or at least the White.
@@ShadowVonChadwick I found the factory tyres remarkably good on dry dirt/rocks but rubbish in mud etc. The Anakees are great off road and good enough on the bitumen. I wasn’t a great fan of the colour of the Kamet White but I was keen on the tubeless rims.
@@abitofadetour7315 Do you still have excess stubby holders ?
@@ShadowVonChadwick All gone I’m afraid. They were quite popular and I only had two!
Did you wind up adjusting the front brake banjo bolt upwards to accommodate the Bark Busters?
@@reg26 I managed to wriggle them on without adjusting it but it was a close run thing. I hate fitting bark busters!
I just loosened and slid the whole brake assembly along until I could get a (very close!) fit on RHS - I also had to swap the handlebar connector pieces around to get a proper fit - I also fitted an insta360 and generic Quadlock and Atlas throttle lock mounts (get the bottom one not the top - both fit but so it's out the way of the starter switch and standing position)
@ They are a tricky item to fit on anything other than an enduro bike in my experience. I had similar problems when I put them on the Crosstourer.
Loving your work and your jokes, unlike your wife eh -- I feel your pain ;-)
That bash plate looks pretty flimsy for an upgraded model
@@miltwempley It’s certainly thinner than most B&B style bash plates but it’s worth remembering this is an adventure bike and won’t be getting manhandled over rock ledges and logs like my old DRZ400. It’s also very light which I like. Time will tell if it stands up to the task but I gave it a good workout on the weekend going places I really shouldn’t have and so far so good.
😆🤣the cfmoto 450mt is so much easier to work on!!! 🇦🇺💯👍
@@seawench555 Quite possibly, unfortunately I don’t have one!
anyway....