Anyone having difficulty replacing battery? I feel like the cables are going to come apart
@DIYmotorcycleКүн бұрын
So be careful with the MSR cans you definitely want to have some sort of cover over those because if you strap them straight to the bike vibration can wear a hole straight through the can before you know it. I seen it happen somebody duct taped it to the handlebars of his bike off-roading. Luckily there was no fire.
@matthewmitchell20132 күн бұрын
Nice video, I’m a flagstaffR and know the road well. Holiday weekend not my seen.
@On2Feet2 күн бұрын
yeah, it was definitely chaotic with all the side-by-sides
@petewarby71583 күн бұрын
Cracking video as always. :)
@zigory.3 күн бұрын
I've seen other people with the stalling issue, it might be the charcoal canister filling with fumes on hot days. Jakethegarden snake on KZbin had the same issue, something to consider! Easy fix
@orionswitness4 күн бұрын
Had the 300 rally , but even as an experienced off road rider, the tall seat height was not good for my short inseam on big hills, thinking of buying another one and lowering it 40mm.
@tedpellerin554 күн бұрын
Took me 5 yrs, but I finally bought one. Awesome. Only my. 11th bike at age 66. Thanks for a great video.
@talang17254 күн бұрын
I have the same motorbike and it is quirky and endearing. I am also ready to move on. I want something that can be a tourer both on and off road. I’m also searching for what’s next. I have a brand loyalty issue but need to find my unicorn if it’s out there. Have loved all your Himalayan content.
@On2Feet4 күн бұрын
Yep...it's quirky, but I love it. I have recently put a few deposits down on new bikes...but still not sure what I'll end up with until I get out on a few demo rides.
@Tarkov.4 күн бұрын
wew lad that jumpscare at 4:35
@byronlemay21664 күн бұрын
I have the same bike, an LS. It'll be a year old in October. She does get hot although the coolant level is fine. I'd be interested in hearing why your bike was stalling as I've had it happen a couple times when I'm in moderate/rough terrain.
@On2Feet4 күн бұрын
This has happened one other time when I was riding on rough terrain during a very hot day. There was no warning light that came on and coolant levels are fine...so not sure. It certainly seems like some kind of vapor lock or flame out. I know these bikes are set to run lean...and run hotter because of it. It has me wondering if it might be time to get the 550 ECU...simply to run the bike a bit richer.
@eddygoodwin70896 күн бұрын
Honda could sell a ton of these in a slightly larger frame with a bigger engine around 300 cc
@rainbowhiker6 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@csn62348 күн бұрын
I did this last month. Hiking SP Crater is no joke. It's steep AF and the cinders keep falling downhill as you go up.
@TheAnnoyingBoss10 күн бұрын
I still wish there was one with the rebel 300 6 speed so we can get it over 80mph wide open
@peterhallam187511 күн бұрын
Great video. I've been working on and building bike engines for 45 years. Always done valve adjustment the way the engine runs.
@jeffreylong940514 күн бұрын
Don’t want to scrawl your thought process but the new Himalayan has many engine problems. Has been out here in Asia for awhile now. New engine for company and bugs need to be worked out .
@peterpascone694217 күн бұрын
I wonder if it's possible to add the same fairing set up as the rally?
@Ceviche95617 күн бұрын
Great video
@petewarby715818 күн бұрын
Always loved the open and easy gong nature of this channel. Interested to see what you do next in terms of the bike :)
@RetiredAdventureRider19 күн бұрын
I love your thought process. I went through the same thing, which led to me deciding to have one big road bike and one smaller dual-sport instead of my Africa Twin, which was too big for me to handle in many off-road situations. And I love the BMW RS1200 I have for the road, but I found my Honda CRF250L has a few weaknesses. So I have put a deposit down on a new RE Himalayan, but it hasn't arrived yet and I'm in a swirl of re-thinking. Keep the CRF and modify it (still underpowered); go for the RE (my mechanic advised me not to); or something else. So many bikes; so many choices. Subscribed. Looking forward to watching your decision process.
@vascomarum18 күн бұрын
Hey buddy, I’m a motorcycle mechanic and have owned my Himalayan for 4 years and 35,000km. I loved every second of it. Yes, all the shortcomings mentioned in every other review are true, but the motorcycle really is better than the sum of its parts. Having said that, since you’ve owned an Africa Twin and now own a CRF, not sure if it’s what you’re expecting. It really is an agricultural motorcycle, especially when compared with Honda. I hope you enjoy it, and if you don’t like it at first, give it a chance. The Himalayan grows on you, and you have to understand it, which takes some time and patience. Good luck!
@uy957219 күн бұрын
I was looking for this, looks like i found my starter bike.
@On2Feet18 күн бұрын
I've really been enjoying it. Great bike to learn and build skills on
@roykaldahl529219 күн бұрын
Are you going to do the air box mod I think it needs the snorkel for crossing deeper streams !?!
@On2Feet18 күн бұрын
For now (and living in Northern AZ), I'm not too worried about facing intense water crossings. I've kept most things fairly stock, and am happy with things (for the most part)
@roykaldahl529219 күн бұрын
It is aluminum right I'd like to see a chrome molly copy soon 🥸!?!
@roykaldahl529219 күн бұрын
Make sure to check that aluminum frame for cracks and bends !?!
@roykaldahl529219 күн бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍 have you found a rear fender tank for it cuz that would be nice!!?!!
@roykaldahl529219 күн бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍
@roykaldahl529219 күн бұрын
It would make a nice fishing ride for small creeks 🤓!!
@roykaldahl529219 күн бұрын
Are you going to custom suspension for heavier loads and rider !!!
@roykaldahl529219 күн бұрын
All the right upgrades 😏!!
@roykaldahl529219 күн бұрын
Nice bike !🧐👍!!
@montanamountainadventures19 күн бұрын
Great video and totally understand where you’re coming from! I love my 2022 Himalayan but there are frustrations with them that you’ve covered ie stalling issues. Highways can also be a pain point especially out west. Can’t wait to see what you narrow down your list to and watch your purchasing process
@thegreenman203019 күн бұрын
I highly recommend checking out the Honda Transalp. It’s an excellent bike, great engine characteristics, super comfortable and checks so many boxes. I kick myself all the time for not just ponying up the extra money and going with it from the start vs getting a 2023 Himalayan Scram, being unhappy with its road quality then buying a 2nd used road bike.
@On2Feet19 күн бұрын
It's definitely one of the bikes on my list!
@griseldmerepeza19 күн бұрын
Such a good bike the Himalayan. I bought a 2019 model this spring with 1300 km on it. Already have over 2600 km lol. Love it and getting attached to it. Good luck on your new bike journey. There are a few good ones out there like 450 MT from CF moto and the new Himalayan as you said.
@On2Feet19 күн бұрын
Definitely looking at both of these bikes as potentials.
@tymobyrne445119 күн бұрын
I like that black frame, im picking up my cfr300L with abs this morning with my trailer, peace.
@paulmarrinan818819 күн бұрын
So you are riding the Himalayan still with the metal part in your oil. Did you figure out what it was. Maybe I missed it.
@On2Feet19 күн бұрын
Never figured it out. I was able to peer inside the motor and see that it wasn't the crosspin on the cam. I honestly have no idea where it came from, and the bike appears to be running fine...so short of doing a complete engine tear down, I don't know that I'll ever figure out where it came from.
@Terry-bw7qk19 күн бұрын
Always hard to let go of a vehicle that you love and has served you well. After 35 years of riding, I'm looking to get a small adventure bike to open up my riding possibilities. Being 70 years old though, I know it won't be one of the huge ones, super powerful, too tall, or too expensive - and yet I want it to be sophisticated in all the right ways. I now have a deposit down for a pre-order on my chosen bike. Gosh I wonder if we are looking at the same one?? Guess I'll have to wait and see what you end up with... 🤔😁
@On2Feet19 күн бұрын
It's possible we ultimately end up with the same bike. I'm trying to stay pretty open minded and I have 4 or 5 bikes that I'd like to research further and am looking at seriously.
@lukewilliams953619 күн бұрын
Excited to see what you choose. I’m a similar height as you and feel like a lot of the adventure bikes are “off limits” due to seat height. I currently have a g310gs, but couldn’t imagine something taller and heavier when sizing up in the future.
@johnperkins888419 күн бұрын
Getting older; got rid of my 21:year old heavy cruiser (Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad) and just bought a 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan. Loving it!
@richschuster109719 күн бұрын
Can’t wait to see what you’re looking at. I’ve been in a similar frame of mind over my Gen II KLR. Thus far, I just haven’t decided on a suitable replacement.
@On2Feet19 күн бұрын
I have several candidates I'm looking at more seriously....but it will take a bit of research and hopefully...test rides.
@chriscleland1able22 күн бұрын
What size bolt did you use to attach the handguards?
@On2Feet22 күн бұрын
If you're bolting right into the factory bar end weights in the factory bars, I used my own pair of M6 bolts. i would have preferred M8, but didn't want to drill out the M6 threading. Now, I have aftermarket pro-taper bars with hollow ends and used the mounting kit that came with the hand guards.
@chriscleland1able22 күн бұрын
@@On2Feet do you remember what M6 bolts they were. I tried M6 100
@krbaker8922 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@axecuttimber830726 күн бұрын
What is the second drain plug for?
@mrbusinessman416828 күн бұрын
great review! looking to get my first bike ever and this was very helpful! thank you
@ivanbrambarov302229 күн бұрын
Hello! I really like your channel. Is this the 12.5 or 15 inch tall windshield?
@keithertАй бұрын
What seat do you have on your bike? It looks like the regular version of the Seat Concepts seat. I just got the tall version for my Himalayan Scram.