Commute to work and chatting about a Kawasaki Versys 300 VS Royal Enfield Himalayan Part 1

[@johnherian781]

I also have both.I ❤ them both.I agree with you on all counts.

[@nelagmor7647]

Bought a 2021 versys 300 new. Adjusted the valves at 10k miles and it was definitely time so I'd say the factory intervals are spot on. I've got a few mods..crash bar, lights, tires, foot pegs. Love this bike actually.

[@Wachuko-1]

I was not aware of the update to the ECU for the Himalayan... I need to check if that was done before delivery. Yeah... making comments as I watch the video, lol. Thanks again for these videos!

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

Thanks for stopping by. I love your videos. :-)

[@trekOCLVone]

Great video Mike! Thanks for sharing.

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

Thanks for watching! :-)

[@falcn12]

There's no way a valve adjustment on a parallel twin should cost $1,500 It's super easy to do yourself. I've had the head off of my bike and it's a Ninja 400 and it's very easy to get to for working on this valves

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

Yeap pretty crazy what shops charge for this. I’ve seen anywhere from $750 to $1200 quotes. At that price if I couldn’t do it myself I’d just ride it and buy a new bike every $35,000. Same cost. LOL

[@billwalsh3672]

I just checked at a local dealer for valve adjustment on the X 300 & was told $450 Sounds like someone was getting roped off @ $1500 ridiculous.

[@3thndv155]

I’m have a ninja 300 at 17k miles without a valve adjustment. Runs perfect. I will do that adjustment probably before 20k just in case though. I run it mostly between 70-95mph commuting.

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

To be honest I have no plans to adjust these valves every 7500 miles. LOL.

[@Wachuko-1]

I can do without dealing with shims ever again... had to do that with an old FIAT 124 Spider... I would not want that in my motorcycle. I do not mind doing the work, I just would prefer not to have to deal with them. On that front, glad I got the Himalayan. I do like the looks of the Versys 300... I went to the dealer and sat on one. Very nice.. And the fact that you can take it on the highway if needed, is a plus over the Himalayan. I was also looking at the KTM 390 Adventure... At the end of the day, I decided that I was going to get a 3rd bike for those long, long trips with friends (the all have newer Honda Gold Wings Touring DCT bikes). I have another year to decide what that additional bike will be...

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

Compared to the old school Himalayan valve adjusters I agree. Shims are great for RPM but a lot more work to adjust.

[@tylerw.9100]

What kind of windshield is that?

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

On the 300x, Its a cheap Amazon Givi knock off I think. I ended up cutting like 4" off the top, it was too flimsy for how tall it was. It worked great for coverage but flopped around a bit more than I like. Thanks for watching.

[@johnherian781]

I've got the same bikes,color also.😊

[@teucer4]

If the dealer wants $1500 for a valve adjustment just give the tech a blowie behind the Wendy’s dumpster and he’ll drop it back down to $500

[@allenantonio4389]

1500 my ass

[@johnherian781]

For a rock solid skid plate...T-rex racing.

[@ubik1106]

Recently purchased a 2017 Versys, it's a legit bike. As for the video, excellent content and quality ヘ( ^o^)ノ＼(^_^ ).

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

Thank you and thanks for watching. :-)

[@southernknight9983]

I instantly hated this extreme fish eye camera. I would not use it very much in your videos.

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

Were you watching on your phone or PC/TV? Just curious.

[@southernknight9983]

@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC PC.

[@guymarzello8818]

Lol...I've never adjusted valves. What a ripoff.