I followed the manufacturers instructions for running in the Himalayan and it was very tedious. Below is Suzuki’s recommended procedure for running in. So basically 500 miles at 1/2 or less than another 500 miles at 3/4 throttle or less. On 113cc engine with 9bhp!! I have to take it easy with the tyres for … Read more

History SO – I came to Cornwall with two motorbikes which had stood unused and decaying away in the garage in Scotland for over 10 years. The Honda Deauville would not start (with an external car battery of course) so it was pushed into the van. The BMW R65LS started straight away and I rode … Read more

Model Himalayan Year 2020 (2020 plate) Mileage 575 miles Engine 410cc Price SOLD Location Wadebridge, Cornwall I bought the Himalayan new, in March 2020 for I wanted a reliable all rounder that I would ultimately become my only bike. I had the first service done at North Cornwall Motorcycles after the initial 300 mile run … Read more

We are still in the middle of the Coronavirus lockdown and my thoughts are turning to my future motorcycling. The Himmie is a good bike, and it is new. My other bike, my BMW R65LS is also a good bike, but is not new. It is now thirty six years old. I have had it … Read more

The side stand on the Himalayan is bloody awful and Royal Enfield should be ashamed of it. This is even more true as the bike is not the easiest bike to put on the centre stand. On my BMW R65LS, for comparison the stands are no issue. The side stand holds the bike securely, and … Read more

I tried my Givi topbox on the rack. It ends up too far forward for a comfortable ride for the pillion passenger and it looks far too high and, to be honest, a bit ridiculous. I won’t be doing long trips for a while so I do not need a vast amount of space. Just … Read more

I have a phone mount and USB power on my BMW, and I had the same system on the Bullet before I traded it in for the Himalayan. I always connect the USB supply to the ignition circuit. That way the battery cannot drain through the phone or satnav when the engine is not running. … Read more

I needed a solution to the weak rear rack so I can mount a topbox with confidence. Having somewhere to store tools, a flask, or even two some sandwhiches while wandering around is just so handy. The rack is not really designed for much load and it tends to break, as in this attached pic … Read more

On the 5th of March I drove the Bullet on it’s last ride with me to North Cornwall Motorcycles. I started second kick, didn’t miss a beat, and performed faultlessly all the way to the dealers – about 30 miles. Much of the trip was in fine rain. I could not wait as I had … Read more

Many years ago I had heated grips on my BMW. They were very cosy. At the time money was very tight and commercial grips were out of the question. I put a 22Watt torpedo bulb inside each side of the handlebars, connected them to a switch wired through the ignition and Bob’s your uncle. It … Read more