Exhaust & Air Filter Mod Royal Enfield Himalayan
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- G'day guys, I install the new Lextek AS1 Exhaust and replace the stock air filter with the DNA air filter and Stage 2 box cover! Hope you enjoy :-) Cheers... Mark
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2022 Himalayan North America....non California emissions...10 months owned 9000 miles.... 14484 km..... No signs of exhaust defects.... Minimum 1/2 inch clearance from swing arm..... Rear axle nut would have to move up 4 inches to touch the exhaust..... I do mostly forest roads off pavement..... Nothing real extreme so that sounds like a possibility...... Good video... thanks
Mark ,you eliminated a design flaw in the stock exhaust. I think the Lextek looks great on the black bike.
Great video Mark. I was really looking forward to seeing the exhaust mod after watching an NZ guy fit the same muffler. He gave the same impression on results as well. I’ve already fitted the DNA filter to my Himmy and like what its done for performance. Polish, not so much performance I should say. Your reaction to the bike is the same as mine. I can’t explain clearly what it is about it that makes me grin all the time but it does make me grin. I sold a much better performing bike to buy it but I have absolutely no regrets. It’s just a lot of fun. I love that I can do all the work on it myself, I love that I can take it out on the racetrack and have a ball on it (yes, I’ve done it twice now and it’s a really fun bike which handles brilliantly regardless of top end speed.).. and I love that it’s the Suzuki Jiminy of off road bikes. It goes where it shouldn’t and does things it shouldn’t without complaint. The vibration noise from the from is the same on mine (same MY and model) and I’ve recently had the lens cover for the small LED light inside the headlight shatter. I suspect that that was the vibration noise, contact between the lens and headlight casing, and I have a warranty claim in. There’s a Scottish You Tuber (and other bloggers) who’s had similar issue and from memory he’s come up with a resolution but I wouldn’t bank on my memory being correct. I’ll be checking my stock exhaust out first thing tomorrow morning and hope it doesn’t have the same fitting issues and damage you’ve found. I’m looking forward to future mods to see just how much the overall utility of the Himmy changes. Thanks for all your efforts!!!
Nice video
The vibration is from the headlamp rim
Pack it out with a piece of rubber at the top of headlamp
Cheers from the UK
Hey Mark. Check the headlight for the rattle. I believe a bit of black tape will fix the problem. It's a common one. Cheers
Try it with the stock filter cover. For me it the only difference the DNA cover made was to reduce the range absolutely no difference to performance and it it lowers the air intake by about an inch before you start to suck in water from that river crossing.
Loving the Himalayan content!
Look at the Headlamp Rim! A common Himmy Prob. Just a wrap of tape inside of rim will do it. Cheers DINO.
Good job getting a hanger extension made .. Nice bike getting nicer ✌😎
Just checked, my muffler is all clear,with plenty of clearance. I'll keep my eye on it.
Good job on the bracket mark. I would suggest some loctite on that muffler bracket, though. Cheers.
Hi from a highlander now living on the jurassic coast , Dorset. Love the Channel, .
Fitting a high flow filter and exhaust drops h.p. and torque on these bikes unless you use a booster plug or power commanderAll dyno tests prove this.If you try to ride rhe bike hard with just high flow exhaust and air filter it will burn up from being extremely lean.A power vcommander or booster plug helps only so much unless you add a cam then it all works and you get 5 ponies and 5 ft lbs.A good chunk and better personality.But the best option is to put Hitchcocks carb kit on the bike.Avoiding the inevitable fight with the efi ,fuel pump ,injector,and sensors that happen with all efi bikes after a few years.The bike will run much cooler with the carb conversion.
I had a stage 2 DNA filter kit on an XT660x and made a good difference, worth it just for the sound alone even on stock pipes. Also ordered the 'kevmod' from an Aussie funnily enough, helped smooth the throttle out
Loosen all the clamps off and line it all up and tighten as it fits in a relaxed state.
instead of the glue you should have bought the collar which is 25mm wide and it is a gen part ...you could have got it out of the old muffler too
I’m starting to think, this is a cool bike. Who would’ve thought? Heaps of value for the 💵’s. 👍🏼
Definitely need a fuel controller with these mods. It will be running lean and hot with out it. I run a powertronic with full flow exhaust and intake. And Stage 2 cam.
Ps; the vibration could be the engine running leaner with the mod’s
I've got a 2019 model, I have the same vibration. For me, it was the wind break shield, I only noticed because I held it open one day on the highway and then grabbed the shield and the vibration stopped.
With the exhaust sitting higher? You're going to need some exhaust heat shields to protect the givi rackless system . It could possibly burn through the new bags without them. The new air filter and exhaust allowing more airflow will it be running too lean? After doing some more K's on the bike take the plug out and compare with a spark plug colour chart online. This will give you a rough idea how the bike fuel / air mixture is.
It will be getting a once over look by Essendon Motorcycles when everything is complete and we'll look at that.
Definitely the headlamp rim. Had the same problem fixed it with clear shower sealant 😅
That problem likely was not the fault of Royal Enfield, rather the dealer who would have assembled it.
You've got that bike looking sweet Mark.
Just a little idea regarding the rattle/vibration Mark, have a good look at the headlamp rim, they do tend be a tad loose. And it's bloody annoying! 😊
That vibration could be Domingo from inside the headlight assembly the wires etc in there
MARK... I HAVE A 21 HIMMY AND I CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY WEAR MARKS ON THE FACTORY EXHAUST/BIKE FRAME- NOTHING! I CHANGED MY 30 POUND STONE FACTORY EXHAUST TO A KEMIMOTO SLIP ON EXHAUST FROM AMAZON FOR 38 AMERICAN DOLLARS. NOW IT SOUND LIKE A BIKE SHOULD, IS MUCH LIGHTER AND DOES NOT SOUND LIKE A WASHING MACHINE!! AS FOR THE AIR FILTER - THE PRICING OF THOSE TWO AIR FILTER MODS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS!! I AM GOING TO CUT THE FACTORY PLASTIC AIR COVER OFF- EXPOSING THE FILTER- MAYBE ADD ON A SCREEN AND SEE WHAT DEVELOPS... AS FOR THE BIKE STALLING- REPLACE THE TWO FI RELAYS, ALSO.. PUT IN AN IRIDIUM PLUG.. AND HOPE FOR THE BEST!!! ROAD RUNNER IN CO. USA
Ideally you want to replace the header pipe for a Hitchcock free flowing pipe too
To be honest if you want proper free breathing on the exhaust side you'd have to get rid of that huge cat in the down pipe 😊
Hello Mark, so good to see you. Well I think the new exhaust looks great and it seems to give the engine a bit more poke! I have lashed out and brought some Jay Leno's stuff for my bike and hope my entry wins the Bike...LOL... David Cauchi..Adelaide...Tiger 900GT & Scrambler....nice
As others have said - check the front light ring for the vibration. A bit of tape (as per the Scottish TH-camr video) fixes. Also, I put the DNA filter on mine a year ago and of all the mods I’ve done on my Himmy I tell any prospect Himmy owner that is the one to do as a priority. Makes a huge (its all relative as you say) difference to performance. A good 4 or 5 mph more to the top speed. Will now look at getting more air out - thanks for the video.
Sometimes the screen rubbing on the headlight.
Mine did the same with the exhaust only noticed when I put the new one on. Agree bit shit but still a great bike.
Can you find a Bigger Screw gun?
Hi Mark! Good work around re the muffler mount hangar. To find that rubbing on the swingarm was surprising, and it could have been worse if you didn't do the exhaust swap.
I'm just wondering if the engine pipe is touching under the foot peg causing vibration. I enjoyed the video. 👍😁
No it's not touching there!
No damage on mine mate. Great vid !!
Great build series.
This being set up to be an adventure bike. I'm not an adventure biker. So this is interesting but sorry for my lack of knowledge.
What stops water from going into the engine through the open air filter hole?
I'm having visions of a cool custom snorkel setup 😎 😅😂🛠😳
This is awesome mark! Nice little upgrade. I love my himmy. Loaded up like a camel 🐫 i can explore with a big smile and confidence I’ll get there….eventually.
I had a similar issue with vibrations / noise…have a look at the screen and where it sits over the front light surround… I believe it’s a common issue…
Also, pull the actual tack’o / dash off and give a shake…I had mine replaced under warranty as screws came loose inside of it…also another common issue but easily fixed…
Thanks for that... Will check!
Definitely had the screen touching the headlight making vibration noise on my himalayan.
@@markchamberlain6286 I realised my himmy was the gen before this one…the screen on marks looks clear…so maybe the dash or the light fitting (metal ring)
@@ThroughtheValleyADV hi it was my screen touching the headlight that was causing the vibration
Hi mate is yours a EU5 model? I want to do the same mods on mine but im worried without the fuel x plug it will run too lean and from what i read the 2022 eu5s cant have a fuel or ecu mod as the ecu is tamper proofs.
I had same issue with stock exhaust hitting the nut
Hey Mark have you taken the silencer out of the exhaust? That will give it more breathing room and a deeper note, would be great to hear if you want to make another video. Keep up the good work
No I didn't and yeah may look at doing that!
Good video love the content,but you don't actually look into fitting things before the video.
You are supposed to let the engine idle until warm for the engines ECU to relearn its new parameters when replacing air filters and exhaust. Otherwise you won't get their full potential and can make the engine management light come on.
In my experience Engwe quality control isn’t that great.
I had a battery delivered with a melted charge port.
Other failures I’ve seen on the Facebook group include motor failures, burned out motor controllers, broken mudguard and even one that broke in two.
Mark,
I just checked my 2021 Himi and the gap between the stock muffler plane and the swing arm appears about 25 to 30 mm. She has about 11,000 kilometres on her now, with plenty of gravel roads around Lightening Ridge and Carnarvon Gorge.
Either something’s bent your muffler into the frame, or the latest models have less clearance. I’m thinking yours has hit something and bent a bracket in??
Thanks for that! Yeah I'd agree.
Hi Mark, just fell over your video, great. Will carry on watching. Question, did you replaced the sprocket with a 16 teeth part ? Muffler replacement is not a simple thing if you live in Switzerland, any change on the bike has to fall within the regulations of the licensing authoroties. What is not approved is not allowed. very frustrating sometimes. By the way, i love the australian slang. Save driving.🍀🍀
No I didn't change the sprocket! 👍
Install a fuel x pro from powertronics
Nice Job Mark a rubber isolator on The bracket you made would probalbly fix that vibration issue. You probably have mentioned this but is the giveaway only for people in Australia?
Yeah only Australian residents.
How is the exhaust a few days later? I installed a Delkavic silencer and it has rattled loose twice. I used some exhaust repair tape as a remedy but, that disintegrated . My mechanic sent me a link for an expansion gasket that ill install tomorrow.
All good at the moment but I haven't done much riding since putting it on.
More Poke! Woof! Woof!
That air filter cover mod does nothing because the bikes cam doesnt have the lift or duration to need it.Also that cover keeps rain and dirt out if the filter many have ruined their engines at water fords because of that mod which produced no gain to begin with.Might as well paint it red to make it faster.
Can you not remove the entire airbox and just put a k &n straight to the carb?
I suppose that would be possible!
Hey Mark how did you repair your lift, in an earlier video, the air pump was not working on the lift.
Very simple procedure... I'll do a video on it shortly! Basically you hold down the hydraulic pedal that you use to pump it up with while using the air compressor to pump it up. When it starts to work you slowly release the pedal and Bing bang boom it works again! 😀👍
do you own a himalayan? looks a bit different but not bad good video.
I wouldn't want to hit even reasonably deep water or being in very dusty conditions with the new air intake contraption, that's asking for trouble😢
Thank you foe the observation. I believe the air intake is at the same level, so submerging the bike up to that level would be the same for the OE and the D NA setups, I would think. Flying down the motorway, I think the OE setup might be superior as the intake shield is pointed toward the rear of bike hopefully aiding in preventing water intake. It must be that the bike design and side panel prevent the DNA setup from ingesting air as I've never heard a complaint about them despite many, many in use. The oiled DNA filter, IMO, would be a dust magnet, the idea, versus the paper. However, paper can be cleaned trailside by pulling and banging against the palm of your hand. Regardless, most everyone says the DNA setup leads to more "polished" performance. I like the ease of paper, and my Himi runs fine, so I'm sticking with paper, for now, especially since it's been too easy to throw hundreds of extras into this "inexpensive" bike! I am interested in hearing the thoughts of others on the DNA versus stock air filters! Thanks!
Does the new exhaust sit low enough that the panniers are still able to be used ?
Yes!
When will they do the Himalayan with the gt650 motor? I'd sell my bandit and klr for that combination...
Good Question!
The water cooled 450 is next ….. i just got my Himi and love it. Slow but still fun as all get out…
Hi Mark, I’ve been looking into buying that DNA air filter for my Meteor… everyone I’ve seen put on they had to idle it for 10 mins for the computer to reset itself… did you have issues?
Cheers 🍺
No none at all. This one is a Euro 5... Don't know if that makes a difference.
Hi Mark, wouldn’t that swingarm be a warranty issue?
Yes it would, but I fixed it easy!
A less tech?? Nice vid
Good job.
Mark that nuts as rough as guts make a spacer mate
Excellent - now it sounds like someone shaking a slightly bigger Milo tin full of half-inch washers.
So instead of ordering the correct bracket a special bracket is made. I guess to work on this bike one needs a full shop. If I add the cost of a shop to the bike perhaps an already setup BMW bike is the best choice. No subscribe.
Is that a faux bamboo weighing machine??? You flash bugger, save some girls for the rest of us! 😂
Same dent and scratch on my Himalayan 2022... Just low quality.
We’ll mark you get what you paid for. Not a hope in hell I would purchase 1 of these bikes. Ride safe
That is fine, many bike for many folk… I happen to love mine. First bike and absolutely love it. Fun, easy to ride and comfortable. Is it fast, NOPE… I twisted the throttle hard on a 600 Ninja/CBR (i forget) back in the day and was like hyper-drive but i expected that. This is comfortable, fun, go anywhere just not fast… LOL..
Just don’t get royal Enfield when dr 400 from 1980 does a better job I’d rather 😂have kick start xt 600
My arse !!!