Royal Enfield Himalayan gets a new PoweRage exhaust

[@gudgengrebe]

‘’Oh my baby boy!’ 😂Yes, I’m listening to this again. When I get my Himmy, this is the exhaust I want. Lovely sound.

[@droneon29]

Hi and thanks for watching, it gives a nice sound for sure ..... Colin ☺️

[@gudgengrebe]

I’m happy just watching this and I’m loving the new exhaust.

[@droneon29]

Hi 👋, thank you for watching the video, ........ Colin ☺️

[@modeamity]

I watched another video changing the muffler, he also found paint scratches to metal caused by the muffler. His also had a dent in the muffler from the nut on the frame striking the muffler and part of the sticker was scratched off under the muffler. He did find the corresponding marks to verify it was the muffle hitting the chain stay arm. I think you new muffler looks nice, I prefer it over the other common options I see for the aesthetic. I want one now! I am impressed it even uses the original covers so the look feels matched and proper.

[@droneon29]

Thanks, I choose this muffler because of its looks, it doesn't change the original lines of the bike, also the sound I'm my opinion is just right, not to loud but a nice rumble, you do have the option to remove the baffle but for me it's too much, since I've changed mine there has been no more marking on the swing arm, very strange, thanks for watching the video........Colin ☺️

[@siddharthdesai6801]

Nice detail video. Clean job

[@droneon29]

Thank you and thanks for subscribing and watching the video.........Colin 😮

[@SCALE_SLOTCARS_AND_RC]

Nice job Colin 👍 interesting on the mark on the swingarm, I have seen another youtuber change his Himalayan pipe and his swingarm was scratched in the very same place 🤔 definitely a nice sound to that pipe and so easy to fit 👍

[@droneon29]

Hi, I know that mark is a strange one as there is no corresponding marks on the exhaust, I'm really pleased with the sound, not loud just throaty, and a good price......Colin

[@JacksRides]

I installed the same muffler in my Himalayan. It sounds and looks amazing. I am also a new subscriber. Good job on the installation. Ride Safe

[@droneon29]

Hi, thanks for watching, it's a great bit of kit, as you say looks and sounds great, thanks for subscribing, I've been following you for some time, stay safe .......Colin

[@darylbates9953]

I have one of these mufflers ordered and clicked on this video to see what was involved in installing one. The scratch on the trailing arm, I bet was caused by the shield, not the muffler. Have a look see at that. I will also say, that I had a set of the Powerage mufflers on my 650INT, and really liked the sound, so that's why I chose to get the same brand for my Scram 411.

[@droneon29]

Hi, thanks for watching the video, I'm well pleased with mine, gives the bike a nice sound without it being menacing, and the price is really good, take care, ........Colin

[@AmgK.]

What a great video! Subscriber earned!🙌🏼 I believe it’s about 4 months now with the new exhaust, may Ik how it’s performing or if has affected the engine or pickup or anything else?

[@droneon29]

Thank you so much, ok, I fitted the powerage exhaust and a BMC hi flow filter, more air coming in needs to be able to get out, for me the bike is a lot more responsive and smoother throughout the revs, my bike now has done just over 2150km and it runs like a dream, I go on a small trip Sunday, should be around 1500km so looking forward to see how it performs, videos on when I'm back ........Colin 😊

[@AmgK.]

@@droneon29 great!! Happy to hear that! I own a Himalayan too! Guess it's time for some minor upgrades! Than you so much! Have fun on your next ride would be looking out for the ride video! Thanks again sir.

[@droneon29]

Hi mark, I think the powerage is really good, and for all the reasons you have stated, I'm really happy with mine and I love the sound, glad you like the videos, take care mate .......Colin ☺️

[@keithmarsh1169]

Hi there, enjoyed your very informative video and the exhaust sounds/looks great. I will be picking up a brand new Himalayan 411 in Glacier blue in the next week. I am debating whether to put a performance air filter together with the high flow intake plate (as well as the exhaust) but the people who sell the dna filters have advised against this for Euro5 models because they run too weak without fuelx electronic box. They also say that the ecu isn't sophisticated enough to adjust settings very well. What are your thoughts? I have also been advised by the dealer to run on E5 fuel. What do you think? Been riding for 54 years so not a beginner! Thanks for any advice you can offer.

[@droneon29]

Hi Keith, thanks for watching the video, the Glacier blue is a great colour, ok, I fitted a BMC air filter and plate, I changed the spark plug to a iridium plug and as you know I changed the exhaust, none of these gave me anymore top end speed, but it made a big difference throughout the gears, the bike was more responsive and a lot more smoother, it also made hill climbs a lot easier as the whole engine was able to breath, I have little faith in dealers, and of course by doing this your warranty is void, for me this was fine as I didn't want my bike worked on by anyone else, so careful consideration is needed, my bike is a Euro 5 and I'm glad I made these changes, i use E5 petrol, i hope this helps ........colin

[@keithmarsh1169]

Thanks for your reply. Much appreciated. I also have a euro5 Interceptor Dark (colour blue with cast wheels.) I have put Scorpions on that and also the dna filter/high flow intake plate. It definitely lets the engine breathe better so I couldn't understand the warning from tec bike parts about the potential for running weak! I hear what you say about dealers so I guess I will have to decide for myself. I just don't want to hole a piston! Thanks again for your help and advice. @@droneon29

[@droneon29]

Hi Keith, your welcome , what ever you decide enjoy your himi they are a great bike ........colin

[@HarryAllen-p9x]

Great vidio colin

[@droneon29]

Harry, cheers my man

[@user-mm7ik2lf3t]

The ebay add mentions import duties. Did you have to cover these or were they taken by the seller?

[@droneon29]

Hi, I didn't have to pay any import duties,

[@user-mm7ik2lf3t]

@@droneon29 four reasons i'm thus going for the powerage: 1: i do like the original protective cover and the powerage is apparently compatible; 2: reasonable price, considering the affordability of the himalayan it's simply silly to put a multi-hundred pound/euro slip-on ; 3: like the bike it's INDIAN!; 4: indeed great sound!! thanks again Colin, please keep up the videos! very inspiring!

[@sksrk]

Nice video.. can you please post the link in description. Thanks

[@droneon29]

www.ebay.co.uk/str/royalenfieldking?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=vhRnFIB5SPW&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=KRmduw52RAi&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@rishilsha2636]

Hi there, im getting a sligh air leak round the gasket area with Powerage.. is it normal to have ?

[@droneon29]

Hi, no you shouldn't be getting any leaks, have you checked to see if the bolts are nice and tight? Also was the end of the exhaust clean before you fitted it? you can get some exhaust paste to seal the pipes together, but under normal circumstances you shouldn't need it, check it all again, hopefully you'll be able to sort it, take care and good luck....... Colin 😊

[@rishilsha2636]

@@droneon29 Just contacted Powerage team and they said its normal due to carbon deposit .

[@rishilsha2636]

@@droneon29 Thanks for the comment

[@droneon29]

Hi, ok, I get what there saying but I would disagree, as a leaking exhaust in the European union would be illegal, (emissions), I made sure the end of my pip from the engine was perfectly clean prior to fitting and I have no leak whatsoever, if I did my bike would fail the test ....... Colin 😊

[@topazsuperwashwash3718]

How much was it will it fit on the scram411 exhaust suck

[@droneon29]

The price can be differ, you need to check their website, and they will tell you if it fits the scram

[@woodnugget1301]

That scuff seems to be a Himalayan problem chap in oz had same issue. Royal Enfield need to rectify it

[@droneon29]

Hi thanks for taking a look at the video, it's strange on mine as there are no marks at all on the exhaust and you would think there would be, also when it's on either of its stands there appears to be plenty of clearance between the swingarm and exhaust, so I think its a safe bet to assume there is a fair bit I side to side play in the suspension linkage when the bike is being ridden.........colin

[@woodnugget1301]

@@droneon29 just keep your eye on it. The video I watched was Biker bits Australian chap 6 days ago hope this helps

[@droneon29]

@@woodnugget1301 you are right it needs to be checked on a regular basis, I saw the same video after I fitted mine, cheers for the info, take care............colin

[@AlivarBasumatary-mn4ne]

Hello good afternoon.will Re Himalayan 411 cc bike discontinue in 2024 after launch 450 cc Himalayan bike?????

[@droneon29]

Hello and thanks for watching, no one is really sure if there will be a 450 Himalayan, I think we will all have to wait and see, personally I think not as the difference between 411 and 450 isn't worth the effort ......... Colin

[@sksrk]

I hear that it will be 650 not 450.

[@droneon29]

A 650 would give it plenty of top end, but to be fair this bike isn't about top end, it's a trail/adventure bike and it's the low end power that's needed, and I would say it's pretty good as it is, .......Colin

[@ontheroad8149]

Did you change the air filter and tune the bike?

[@droneon29]

Hi and thanks for watching, I changed the air filter for a BMC high air flow filter, I also changed the stock plug for a NGK iridium, to tune the bike, when the air filter was fitted I ran the bike at idle for 15 minutes this allows the ECU to readjust itself, the same for the exhaust.......... Colin

[@ontheroad8149]

@@droneon29 oh ok! You do not need to add a fuel X pro sort of device? One that changes air fuel mixture map? Also, can you add a slip on without BMC filter or spark plug?

[@ontheroad8149]

@@droneon29 many have reported a 20% drop in fuel economy upon switching to NGK iridium plugs did you face the same

[@droneon29]

@@ontheroad8149 to be honest any booster device isn't really worth the effort, you can fit any of the others, exhaust, air filter or plug independently, but for the best results all three are good, in my case I did the plug and filter first, followed a couple of weeks later by the exhaust, it doesn't in anyway gain speed, but the engine runs a lot smoother with more response through the gears .........Colin

[@ontheroad8149]

@@droneon29 thanks Colin! You have a good knowledge of this even for a biker. You worked as a mechanic in the past?

[@djhowse]

Do you have a link for the little air pump?

[@droneon29]

a.aliexpress.com/_EIvVFTd this should take you to it ....... Colin

[@djhowse]

Got it, thanks Colin.

[@droneon29]

Hi David, your welcome, there a handy thing to carry, hopefully we'll never need them ........Colin

[@AlivarBasumatary-mn4ne]

Hello bro will Re Himalayan bike discontinue in 2024 ????

[@pradeepgupta-dp3ci]

I need that side panel mountain sticker

[@droneon29]

Hi, thanks for watching, you can order the sticker from accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/Royal-Enfield-Himalayan-Accessories?year=2022&general=general&page=1 Colin

[@AlivarBasumatary-mn4ne]

Hello sir if I book Re Himalayan bike with nevigation mitar in showroom in 2024 .can I get New brand Himalayan bike with nevigation mitar????

[@droneon29]

I'm afraid I'm as wise as you are, it will have to be a wait and see situation

[@abhinand5466]

U can remove the db killer from the exhaust. It's make good sweet sound

[@droneon29]

Hi, thanks for watching, I'm going to try that, although we have to be a bit careful here, don't want to upset the local police 🤣........ Colin

[@terrycavender]

No mate, the marks are from the muffler, I've seen worse. I think it is a QC problem with the vendor that makes the muffler.

[@droneon29]

Hi Terry, yes that makes sense, since I changed mine there's no further marking on the swing arm, hopefully RE has now sorted it, thanks for watching........Colin 😊

[@terrycavender]

@@droneon29 they haven't as far as I know. A lady on a FB Himalayan forum had her muffler replaced and it still rubbed. I'm in Mexico right now trying to get my replacement parts released from customs, and praying my issue is fixed when I replace the muffler.

[@droneon29]

@@terrycavender , hopefully it will cure your problem, as I said since I changed mine there is no contact between the muffler and swinging arm, but I must admit there is very little room left

[@gcprost]

I still have the original exhaust on my Himalayan. You’re right it is ugly. I have the panniers on my bike so it is not so obvious. The only thing I can say positive is over 90 km all you can hear is the wind.

[@droneon29]

Hi, I was probably being a bit unfair calling it ugly, what I didn't like was the poor finish around the bracket, it's certainly not the worst sounding exhaust I've ever heard but I'm really glad I fitted the powerage........ Colin ☺️

[@gcprost]

I enjoyed your video but you really need to learn how to edit your videos and remove the rubbage.

[@droneon29]

Hi I'm happy with how I edit my videos, one thing to remember is I do this for me because I enjoy what I do, and should people like it or it helps them then that's even better, I'm sorry if you found parts of it to be rubbish, but that's the way I do thing ..... Colin ☺️