Back on a Himalayan 411 | Can I Smell Burning? | Devon Trail Riding

[@timholt2907]

Great stuff. I have a 23 Himmy but iv never taken it proper off road. Don't bounce as well as I did 30 years ago.

[@almostenduro]

Thanks for the watch and comment! I also don't bounce very well...and have come off a fair bit, more so on my Beta! Ride safe!

[@kenbrooks7794]

Although it's nice to ride in the warm there's the downsides of vegetation in the face combined with ruts hidden in the long grass! Well done on keeping her upright 👍

[@almostenduro]

Thanks for the watch, and comment 👍 Yes, riding in the warm is great - but has it's downsides like riding in the wet. The weight compared to the Beta caught me off guard!

[@larrywade9041]

I just found & subscribed to your channel. I have my sights on a new Himalayan 411. I'll let you know later if it materializes.$4400 out the door. I like to follow ypu tubers from your side of the planet hence RRR Refuel Ride Race from Slovenia. Cheers!! Illinois, USA

[@almostenduro]

@larrywade9041 thanks for the watch, comment and subscription! I hope getting a Himalayan does materialize for you! I still think they're are great value and a lot of bike for the money! More videos coming soon hopefully!

[@larrywade9041]

@@almostenduro Hi friend- I finalized the deal today for my R.E. Himalaya. I paid 4600,00USD out the door. That included the $800 package which included the touring seat, tank & engine guard. padded thing on top of handle bar thing? Will pick up on Oct.10, 2024. Cheers!!

[@almostenduro]

@@larrywade9041 that’s great news, congratulations on the new bike! Sounds like you got a really good deal 👍🏻 I hope you enjoy it and make plenty of memories out on it!

[@2BoldlyGo]

Nicely done, some lovely long lanes, what region of Devon is this ?

[@almostenduro]

Thanks for the watch, and comment. The lanes are all based around the Southwest of Devon.

[@motok8425]

How is the stock rear suspension? Is it pretty harsh?

[@almostenduro]

Thanks for the watch and comment. The rear suspension is actually ok and does a good job all round considering on road and off. When you're stood up off road, it feels slightly better as your legs/knees are soaking up some of the bumps as well. A small criticism is that it can feel a little severe on some bad road surfaces. I spent two hours on the bike, on road recently and towards the end of my ride some of the unavoidably pot holes/road cracks were getting a little tiring. That being said, I am still under 500 hundred miles, so wold expect both rear and front to soften a little. I have also not done any setup or even adjust tyre pressures etc. I hope that helps, ride safe!

[@lipsee100]

There,s no getting round it ,,the Himalayan is a pig offroad...

[@almostenduro]

Interesting to hear, as that has not been my experience at all, I quite enjoy riding it off road. With more off road focused tyres, correct PSI and a clear understanding of limitations, both of the bike and myself, I'd head off road at every opportunity. Thanks again for the watch and comment 👍

[@lipsee100]

@@almostenduro Well you are a young lad ad I,m 68,,the Him is not a light bike,,,another thing I run a 16t front sprocket which makes trickling along rutted tracks a nervous experience,,but I,m glad you enjoy..

[@almostenduro]

@@lipsee100 Well - younger! I hope I am still throwing a leg over a bike when I am 68! I see you point about the front sprocket! Thanks again for the comment and the watch!