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SamM · 03-25-2019, 02:21 AM

Two weeks ago, I picked up a brand new 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan (Snow). This was a leftover bike purchased at Motorcycles of Dulles near Washington, DC. They treated me very well, as they discounted the RE $300 and gave me a $300 store credit. After about a 7 mile test ride, I was sold. This motorcycle has some really nice features which include, a fuel gauge, gear indicator, compass, clock, several trip meters, temp gauge and easy to read gauges.

I don’t really have a lot of planned changes for the Himalayan. So far the changes will include: a PowerTronic efi tuner, RE aluminum Himalayan handlebars, RE handlebar pad, RE European turn signals, a 16T front sprocket, new chain, RE engine guards, RE pannier racks and RE panniers. That sounds like a lot but not really for me. Most of the parts have arrived or are on the way. I have some new riding gear coming as well. RE gloves, RE Adventure boots and a new Nolan helmet. My $300 store credit was used for a super nice Klim jacket.

The pannier racks and rear euro turn signals went on Saturday morning. The engine guards will arrive tomorrow, so I’ll be busy with that soon. The front turn signals and handlebars will take some time. Those might be good tasks to start on Monday morning.

My oldest daughter and her family were visiting from Florida last week. Sunday was the earliest I could get away for the Himalayan’s maiden voyage. A riding buddy and I made a 20 mile loop Sunday afternoon. There were no surprises. The bike handles very well and is fast enough. Despite many reports on the internet, I do not find the Himalayan to be underpowered at all. The 16T sprocket and tuner should help wake it up a little. My plans do not include endless highway miles anyway. The Himalayan does vibrate a little more than I remembered from my test ride. I hope it smooths out with more miles.

As I reported in my Spade thread. I plan to sell the Spade. It was a great little bike but was not doing it for me. I will report here how the Himalayan works out and my modifications. Here are a few pictures.

SamM

03-25-2019, 02:21 AM	#1
SamM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,194	2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan Two weeks ago, I picked up a brand new 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan (Snow). This was a leftover bike purchased at Motorcycles of Dulles near Washington, DC. They treated me very well, as they discounted the RE $300 and gave me a $300 store credit. After about a 7 mile test ride, I was sold. This motorcycle has some really nice features which include, a fuel gauge, gear indicator, compass, clock, several trip meters, temp gauge and easy to read gauges. I don’t really have a lot of planned changes for the Himalayan. So far the changes will include: a PowerTronic efi tuner, RE aluminum Himalayan handlebars, RE handlebar pad, RE European turn signals, a 16T front sprocket, new chain, RE engine guards, RE pannier racks and RE panniers. That sounds like a lot but not really for me. Most of the parts have arrived or are on the way. I have some new riding gear coming as well. RE gloves, RE Adventure boots and a new Nolan helmet. My $300 store credit was used for a super nice Klim jacket. The pannier racks and rear euro turn signals went on Saturday morning. The engine guards will arrive tomorrow, so I’ll be busy with that soon. The front turn signals and handlebars will take some time. Those might be good tasks to start on Monday morning. My oldest daughter and her family were visiting from Florida last week. Sunday was the earliest I could get away for the Himalayan’s maiden voyage. A riding buddy and I made a 20 mile loop Sunday afternoon. There were no surprises. The bike handles very well and is fast enough. Despite many reports on the internet, I do not find the Himalayan to be underpowered at all. The 16T sprocket and tuner should help wake it up a little. My plans do not include endless highway miles anyway. The Himalayan does vibrate a little more than I remembered from my test ride. I hope it smooths out with more miles. As I reported in my Spade thread. I plan to sell the Spade. It was a great little bike but was not doing it for me. I will report here how the Himalayan works out and my modifications. Here are a few pictures. SamM Attached Images __________________ 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara MOAB 2005 BMW E53 X5 2011 Schutt Industries LTT-HC LQG trailer 2017 Coleman CT200U 1978 Yamaha SR500E 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special II Last edited by SamM; 03-29-2019 at 06:01 AM.
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