WINTERIZE Your Bike in 10 EASY Steps! | 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan | Ol' Man Ronin (S5,E37)

[@Ohio_Motonaut]

For those of you who didn't know, Jeff lost his 5 month battle with cancer on April 27th. Among his many great qualities, his passion for riding, his wonderful content creation and his amazing cooking will be greatly missed. We love ya, man. RIP, my friend. 😢

[@fitzstermoto]

Thank you @sig_nified - I just heard this morning through another channel and was heart-broken and shocked but also curious when it happened. I have been following Ol' Man Ronin's channel the last couple years and first discovered it through Her Two Wheels' channel. He certainly seemed like a real salt of the earth and genuine type of person and he will forever be missed! My heart and prayers go out to Iron Lady, I'm so so sorry for your loss, he was a great soul and I would have loved to be able to try his food and meet him in person! Unfortunately I'm on the east coast and was never close enough for a day trip. Please let us know where the best place to contribute would be, I would love to help out! We just lost my father-in-law to stage 4 cancer as well a few days after Christmas this past year so I can definitely relate and understand how difficult it must be during this time. May God give you peace and comfort during this time. ❤🏍❤🏍❤🏍❤

[@davezimmerman8627]

thank you for posting this. RIP.

[@larry3363]

i encourage everyone to read Jeff's obit. there's a great message at the end. as usual.

[@jasm361]

OMG im 1year delayed to know...... RIP man... ur one of my favorite chill moto content creator

[@rabfergy7155]

@@Ohio_Motonaut realsorry to hear that. Only started following and watching over a year ago and always loved his passion for bikes regardless of make or size. Was a joy to watch. He will be missed. Rip sir.

[@danzuelch]

Rest in peace OMR. Thank you for all you brought the motorcycle community. You will be missed.

[@nicholaspratt7934]

😪😪😪

[@marcomolini9338]

Thank you Jeff for everything you did for us. RIP Ol' Man. 😢

[@travispilant7425]

I really enjoyed his videos. I lost my Dad on April 18th to cancer. Terrible disease. RIP Ol' Man.

[@peterhobbs7609]

Rest in peace OMR, your channel was truly inspiring, know that you enhanced so many peoples lives, ride free in the highway in the sky

[@davidcolton7167]

That is so sad I bought my Royal Enfield Hunter 350 after watching his great videos of his 350 Meteor rides RIP Jeff

[@kittywampus]

Gonna miss you. Rest in peace, Jeff 😢

[@bruceyoung4636]

Thank you sharing your knowledge and love for motorcycles, Mr Ronin you will be missed Ol' Man.

[@danzuelch]

Get well soon Jeff. Your community is praying for you and misses you.

[@kyakaruvlogs2784]

RIP Jeff. May you now ride the Eternal Halls with Joy.

[@HairyMTB]

RIP Mr Ol' Man Ronin

[@MauriceTarantulas]

My condolences to the family! Loved Ronins vids and he was partly responsible for me just buying a new Himalayan. Am sure he would approve! Was gonna call her Sheba but maybe Ronin is a better name❤❤❤

[@adityapawar2751]

R.I.P Jeff💐💐Will miss your videos and Riding tips..Rest easy Sir

[@dbatung1979]

RIP Jeff. Enjoyed your no-nonsense videos so much. Keep riding happily in the other world 🏍️🏍️

[@darkiee69]

R.I.P May the roads in heaven ever wind beneath your wheels.

[@RaauD-]

Oh NO... Jeff passed away 😭😭 I was so excited to give a visit in my USA tour RIP my friend I learned a lot from you 💔💔

[@preppy890]

So sorry to hear the news about Ol Man Ronin. My prayers to his family.

[@mindspinn311]

RIP Jeff 😢

[@adityapawar2751]

Because of your videos I purchased Royal Enfield Meteor 350..Thank you for everything..

[@thomasmiddleton3117]

I am so sorry. Just discovered the channel a couple days ago because I had also just became aware of the Royal Enfield. I was inspired by his videos from a year ago and just bought the 'Root Beer' 350 meteor today from Motozilla in Warren, Oh. Haven't ridden in 45 years. Am on the list for the Super Meteor 650 when it arrives and was anxious for the reviews. I guess I'll have to do that one by myself.

[@roypledger77]

RIP Brother

[@stebor2997]

Oh no Why.... RIP Buddy...we will miss you

[@fuelarjun]

Loved his videos here in India, may his soul rest in peace /\

[@jdtanker11]

RIP Ronin. Just found out. Enjoyed your vids. Dang....

[@jyotiprakashnanda5653]

miss you ol man ronin om shanti om sadgati

[@andrewl32]

Ride In Power OMR ✊🏼

[@martingavinbolger6902]

Hi Mr Ronin sorry to hear of your news. Really like to say thanks for all the great videos you have done. Wish you and the family all my very best wishes. Regards Martin

[@brianmilsaps7681]

Absolutely fantastic tips for the winter. Keep it up!

[@Max-jt8gq]

Moin from Germany. Your videos are the reason for buying a Himalayan. I especially love your workshop videos

[@rockintigger]

Here’s another worth a mention. If you can only park on your drive, keep your tires of the concrete as the cement in the concrete can affect the rubber over long periods. 👍 also haven’t seen any new vids. Hope this comment finds you well. If not then I wish you good health my friend.

[@tomd804]

Godspeed OMR. I just found out today. Prayers for you and your family and again, many thanks!

[@scottsmith805]

Really enjoyed his videos. Hope he’s still riding on the other side.

[@wolfpack3590]

I have never maintained by bike this well ever. Ronin you are a good man👍 you deserve a supermeteor 650.

[@Plough78]

RIP.... He be tearing up roads in the next world... Was one of the very top motovloggers out there....

[@alexmacdonald258]

We keep ours in a covered and wind protected breezeway, hooked up to battery buddies, they're crowded into the breezeway with 2 other bikes and the lawn tractor/snowplow. It's 6 degrees here right now, on the way to negative numbers, so everything's seriously COLD! All our bikes are air cooled rather than have radiators, so I don't have to worry about the blocks getting cracked, but baby, it's cold outside!!!

[@rstreno]

For us Ohio peeps (and PA too), fill up with Ethanol Free gas at Sheetz. The ethanol is what combines with the water and causes separation.

[@theadventuresofbellatheenf4627]

REST IN PEACE OL MAN RONIN YOU WILL BE MISSED BY US ALL MY FRIEND

[@GlennO1961]

Put my Meteor in storage today 😢 I filled the tank, added stabiliser, checked the tire pressure, lubed the chain, cleaned the bike up, will be hooking up a trickle charger (in 2 days) & covered it with a breathable cover. I never (OG talking now) did ANYTHING to my bike before when storing it for the winter. And that was just plain stupid. Thanks for the tips, OMR 👍✌ Can’t wait for Spring 😎

[@BlackSniperElit]

Rest in peace, Ronin, tear the heavenly roads on your stallion.

[@henrya3530]

Just going into a third winter with my Himalayan (I ride every day, all year round). The Himalayan is the best handling bike on ice and snow I've ever had in over 40 years of riding. Earlier this year I fitted Continental Escape tyres in place of the stock Pirelli MT60 tyres. On sheet ice the Continental tyres feel even more sure-footed than the MT60s. Really looking forward to seeing how they perform in the heavy snow that is due in a couple of weeks.

[@OlManRonin]

me too. keep us posted

[@OlManRonin]

me too. keep us posted

[@jamieburkholder2392]

Thank you for these videos. Rest in Peace, I found your channel 8 months after you passed. I am enjoying all of the Royal Enfield bike content.

[@dang2473]

Great tips,and if I may add, I also start using no ethanol gas in october exclusively. All marinas have it and its easy to find using no ethanol web sites...I also use it for all of my small engines,including snow blower,chain saw etc.its costly and im not wealthy,but my engines and plastic hoses etc.dont harden up and rot,and always start right up after layover..(I also use some fuel stabilizer) just for some extra insurance. I dont cover either,I like to look and see them through these brutal Ohio winters..love your channel!

[@TictacAddict1]

Holy cow, did everything except the pulling the sparkplug and exhaust protection. Will do both when I get home for Thanksgiving. Did not cover, I garage my baby. Great video.

[@johnrocker2986]

Missing you from England, see you in heaven.

[@dennismurray4999]

Great tips for this time of year. I can ride pretty much year round but I still do the end of season rituals because you never know when you won't be able to ride for a while.

[@roamer7129]

I woke up this morning and sadly enough saw your video looked out the window at 4 inches of snow and had to submit to the fact that my riding season here in Vermont is over good tips I do most of the things that you showed but I picked up a few that I think I’m gonna try .

[@mikethomas8429]

You are so great to learn from. As a retired teacher I’m a big fan of folks who share their knowledge. Thanks FOR YOUR INFORMATIVE CHANNEL. Mike in Bloomington, IL.

[@kenbaker325]

Nice job covering the basics. Thanks.

[@arnoldschwarzenigga2268]

Hey Ol' Man , how are you ? Long time no vids. Love your videos man.

[@michaelpatterson9185]

All good info! I too use tenders on my bikes, and get about 5 to 6 years out of a battery. Hope all is well, haven’t seen a new video for about three weeks.

[@wicksleysnipes1476]

Your videos have helped to inspire me to get a Himmy. I'm waiting for the 450/2024. Gives me time to educate myself more and get my riding gear/PPE before I get the bike. I'm excited. Thank you, my friend.

[@clroger4]

Just got mine yesterday. Love this little booger. 61 years old . Have a big bike but like this light weight Himmy. In N.E. Ohio and looking for gravel and dirt 👀

[@petehealy9819]

Super great tips and, yes, Battery Tender Junior is an excellent (and inexpensive) device. Stink bugs?! Wow, hadn't thought about that, and we got'em here in NKY, too, of course.

[@OlManRonin]

So hard to find around rural Ohio unfortunately

[@JohnBraman413]

been a while, keep on fighting and come back soon.

[@norsehall309]

G'day Ronin from Australia, great tips and always enjoy your commentary, glad I'm able to ride my bikes all year round, but if an ice age hits I'm now prepared, just kidding, I keep the batteries on a trickle charger, and wash and cover the bikes, our Sun can suck the goodness out of your bike if left outside in the Summer 🌞🌞🌞 just like your Winters, cheers mate LoL Neil 🤠.

[@anthonytube]

Really sad to learn you lost your fight OMR. Really enjoyed your content. Rest easy dude ❤

[@kristophertrout7328]

REST WELL MY FRIEND. 😭

[@michaelabernathy7013]

Excellent and timely episode. I've been using the Providence brand fuel treatment from Rural King to save a few bucks. It works well. I also take an old T-shirt and cut a couple of 6-7" circles. Place 5-6 mothballs and create a bag. Using soft wire, I attach the baggies on each end and drape it over the side cover that covers the air cleaner. It keeps mice from nesting in the air box. Honda VTX air filters are not cheap and the moth balls keep the mice away. Take care!

[@lisaaz2120]

use knee highs or ankle highs for moth balls. you can buy a box of 6 pairs for 4 bucks. i put moth balls in and would tie them to a fence on the perimeter of my house when i lived in the city because of mice and rats. it keeps snow and rain from washing them away.👍

[@Ozsmallbore]

RIP mate

[@davericketts9101]

Hi Jeff. Another useful video for all riders, thanks. Following on from your last video about the 5 reasons you love the Classic 350 and 500, one of the reasons was the fact that we are all part of the Royal Enfield `family`. On that note, I saw a very sad video yesterday from a guy over there in the U.S., called LeveyAngeles. That is his channel name and he posted a video yesterday, simply titled `November 14, 2022 LeveyAngeles`. I ask you and all those who see this comment, to watch that video and send him a message of support for his recovery. Many thanks. Dave.

[@jimh2061]

Very Interesting helpful information. Keep up the good videos.

[@stefano1983]

Very well and useful. Thanks a lot and drive safe.

[@ScooterintheSticks]

Great ideas for winterizing and storage. While I ride my scooters through the winter I'm not sure what I'll do with the Himalayan. I certainly won't take it out in the snow but we generally have lots of dry days in the winter. I'm not sure what my temperature limit is on the Himalayan though. It doesn't have the winter protection I have installed on the Vespa. I'm thinking 25F maybe. I'll have to see how well the Kemimoto gloves do in sub-freezing air. As always, you make really smooth, engaging videos. I always enjoy watching!

[@OlManRonin]

thanks Scooter

[@clayfarnet970]

Hey Ronin, missing your wise words of motorcycle wisdom. I hope all is well with you and your Misses. Clay down south w/ the 2007 Military Green Bullet 500 w/sidecar.

[@acidmonster7802]

Our winter is miserable than your summer. Dont have to do many of this stuff. My Bullet runs year long no issue

[@nonsononessunooko4066]

you wont be forgotten

[@pmfsify]

Thank you. Another subscriber. Cheers

[@CoroElToro]

Good work ! Winter is coming here..... 👍👋

[@ericintampa9352]

great tips. appreciate it.

[@confettihunterminus1]

Rest east my man

[@eprohoda]

guy,good day. yo, what a usefful masterpiece,=)

[@larrythomas7049]

Wishing you the best

[@OurDee]

There is a cork tool to close the exhaust.

[@darrinanderson953]

Great tips appreciate it does it matter if the bike sits on the center stand or the side stand for the winner

[@OlManRonin]

Center if you have one that way you can rotate front tire easily and not get flat spots.

[@amitchodankar1989]

Where are you? I hope everything is fine🤗

[@JustAGuyYaKnow42]

Is the stabilizer as important if you use the "no ethanol" gas available at some gas stations?

[@Alex-io6ky]

oh damn so bad …just found out and enjoyed his clips 😢

[@manuelhaug4053]

I did or had done all of your hints & tips. I have just one question though : do you let your bikes run from time to time or do you just let it rest until spring ?? Great video btw

[@OlManRonin]

let them be. Firing them up eliminates the oiling or fogging of he cyclinder. PLUS heating then cooling breeds condensation. The only thing else is roll your bike forward or backward so you don't get flatspots in long setting tires

[@manuelhaug4053]

@@OlManRonin thank you I’ll do that 👍🏻🙏

[@Faresh.]

Rip ❤

[@water8750]

Would be amazing if you did a Days Gone (PS4 Game) bike build or something out of the Himalayan

[@fritopg285]

I have a question for ya Ol' Man, If you had to pick and only have one to ride, would you get a Bullet 500 or a Himalayan?

[@PubRunner]

How are things going?

[@slammermx]

its been a long winter

[@banditoo7]

RIP old mate.

[@diecast_Life]

Ride in peace 🫡❤❤

[@prospecial]

RIP

[@marktorbay]

Haven't heard anything from you for a while? Hope you are ok 👍😎

[@OlManRonin]

no brother not ok. I have cancer and its super aggressive. I hope I will be able to get something posted soon

[@marktorbay]

@@OlManRonin shit, I'm so sorry to hear that buddy, you are a very positive person and I hope you stay positive and fight, hope all your family are with you and we are all thinking of you. All our love and best buddy. Mark

[@marktorbay]

Hi buddy hope you've had a good week and are doing ok, you're still in our hearts and our thoughts 👍

[@Sergiovalentimpht]

How're you my friend? Are you ok?

[@Dozeyish]

OK ol man 1 minute in and we got a problem. *Fill your tank to the top." Well like you and about a million others I own Sportsters. If you have a way of totally filling those tanks your a genius. Lol

[@OlManRonin]

lol well topping it off should have been a more effective statement 🤣

[@robertadams4415]

Old man I have a charger for all my bikes

[@slammermx]

What's going on withe the channel?

[@swrangbasumatary3742]

Rip😢

[@rabfergy7155]

What has happened to this channel. Nothing in a year. Is it gone?

[@xxhotelcrazyxx]

He passed from cancer sadly

[@dixfabello1941]

🙏 𝔭𝔯𝔬𝔪𝔬𝔰𝔪