Couldn't help but smile at all of the effort to non-destructively remove the OEM left grip when the right grip was sliced to pieces and discarded. That's the sort of thing I do, then afterwards I think, "Why did I do that?" My wife says I don't have a good grasp of the obvious. :) I really enjoy your travelogues. I grew up in Anchorage (at least sorta) and left in 1972. Things have clearly changed!
😆 I was sure hoping that other grip was going to come off more easily. But hey, you never know when a single grip might come in handy! Oh wow, I bet Anchorage sure is different. Would like to have seen the place back then. Cheers Brett!
Product links are in the video description. Everything held up well during the recent ride to Prudhoe Bay in Alaska (rain, snow, mud, etc) followed by a trip into Denali National Park. Heated grips added much comfort and safety.
FYI, you can use a compressor and blow air in between the grip and bar and it will literally float off the bar in to your hand. Just a helpful tip. Thanks for your videos, they’ve helped me make my mind up about the REH!
I have seen a lot of Indians do a lot of amazing modifications to their Himalayan bike but yours have been more long lasting and durable and pretty much amazing and your videos are very informative and addictive that I don't even own a Himalayan yet I keep watching your stuff with fascination keep up the good work.👍👌🤘
Patient and detailed clinical explanation, you should have been a teacher sir at any university, bet u would be the most sought after/ popular one. hats off to u r interest
Now that is what I call a compliment! Thank you HMP! I come from a family of educators, as a matter of fact. I try to look at things from the viewer's perspective and ask my self, is this helpful, or does this simply leave more questions? My videos are purposefully an attempt to make it EASY for the next person that comes along. I'm really appreciate your feedback. 👍
Love it. Planning to throw a set on my bike this fall. Have heated gloves but sometimes you want the dexterity of thinner gloves but still some warmth for those chilly mornings/evenings. Well done. Very clear and good looking install. 👍🏻
Exactly! I love wearing a thinner glove. Really helps. Plus, I often use these with my summer gloves when the temp is tolerable, just to help with circulation and comfort.
Another great video 👍. Pro tip. Instead of jamming the screw driver in there, shoot some compressed air in the end of grip and it will come off lickity split 👍. Also works great for installing new grip.
You can use air from a compressor as well put the blow gun tip in-between grip and bar and pull the trigger while pulling the air puts space between the grip and bar and allows you to slide the grip off
Royal Enfiled currently has an annual production higher than even Harley-Davidson, their key rival in the middleweight motorcycle market India’s love for Royal Enfield needs no introduction. While the whole world shunned these retro motorcycles, the Indian market helped the brand grow from a humble 50,000 units annually in 2010 to registering over 50,000 units in a single month! Today Royal Enfield does not sell mere motorcycles. In fact, they sell lifestyles! The company wants to become a dominant force in the global middleweight motorcycle market. Here are the upcoming Royal Enfield motorcycles which the brand is working to rise towards global domination: Royal Enfield Meteor Royal Enfield Concept KX Bobber The Royal Enfield Meteor is expected to be the production variant of the Royal Enfield KX Concept Bobber. This prototype was unveiled at EICMA 2018. The KX concept draws inspiration to a V-twin Bobber style motorcycle the company previously retailed. Royal Enfield has also recently patented the Meteor brand name for the European market. The concept from EICMA 2018, the Royal Enfield Concept KX Bobber concept flaunted a brand new 838 cc V-twin powerplant. The engine has a bore of 80 mm and a stroke of 83.4 mm. Besides that, the engine has a claimed maximum power output of 90 PS. Also, the engine was coupled to a 6-speed gearbox and ride-by-wire throttle system for a linear power delivery. The Royal Enfield Concept KX Bobber was fitted with 19-inch wheels and shod with knobby Maxxis tyres. Royal Enfield Concept KX Bobber has a wheelbase of 1,530 mm and has a ground clearance of 128 mm. Also, the seat height of 760 mm, if enters production, will make for a great motorcycle, thanks to easy accessibility. The Royal Enfield Concept KX Bobber uses a girder fork type front suspension. A single damper and an under-seat link-type monoshock at the back. The production variant though may get standard telescopic fork or upside-down fork in the front instead of the girder fork. We expect the Royal Enfield Meteor based on the Concept KX Bobber to be launched sometime next year. Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 Royal Enfield Himalayan One of the most uncharacteristic yet delightful Royal Enfield out there, the Himalayan is soon to get an open heart surgery! Yes, the Chennai based manufacturer will take the powerplant from the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and introduce it to the Himalayan. Of course, we expect several mechanical and cosmetic updates to be made. In its present tune the 411 cc LS engine from the Royal Enfield Himalayan produces 24.8 PS of power and 32 Nm of torque. The parallel-twin 648 cc mill from the Interceptor 650, in its present tune produces 47.5 PS of power and 52 Nm of torque. Royal Enfield claims that 80% of this torque is available from a low engine speed of 2,500 rpm. That will make the Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 a very capable off-roader, producing the required amount of pulling force right when you need it! In terms of features, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 may continue with the same analogue-digital instrumentation. This unit is fairly comprehensive and even houses a magnetic compass for those who like to take the road not taken. We would also love to see a switchable ABS, at least for the rear wheel. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 may hit production form by mid-2020. The bike will also get an updated chassis and an improved suspension system. Royal Enfield Flat Tracker 650 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Spotted recently for the first time, the Royal Enfield Flat Tracker 650 utilises a reworked version of the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. The senior management has been previously known to want multiple versions of motorcycles from the Royal Enfield 650 Twins platform. A Flat Tracker though comes as a pleasant surprise. The Royal Enfield Flat Tracker 650 will continue with conventional telescopic fork up front. However, we believe that the engineers will be upgrading from the existing setup. Also, the rear will get a monoshock with adjustable preload. The engineers will also stiffen up the handlebar a bit so that it can take a beating. Besides that, the Royal Enfield Flat Tracker 650 will get alloy wheels and knobby go-anywhere tyres. The test unit spotted recently was seen sporting S&S exhaust system. But we do not expect them to hit production in order to keep costs under check. Royal Enfield can continue using its subsidiary Harris Performance to stiffen up the chassis. The 648 cc oil cooled parallel-twin engine too will be re-tuned to meet the demands of a flat tracker. We would also love to see Royal Enfield up the ante on this front by increasing the performance output. A Flat Tracker will also allow Royal Enfield to get back to competitive racing at American Flat Tracker championship. A sporting event where both Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle is gaining recognition. We expect the Royal Enfield Flat Tracker 650 to make it to production around Auto Expo 2020. However, the bike will be priced at a premium. Royal Enfield 250 Yes, Royal Enfield is finally planning to introduce a smaller and more affordable product. Several media reports point out to an upcoming quarter-litre Royal Enfield badged motorcycle. The ongoing economic downturn in India, has hit the company hard. A more accessible product will help more new customers to be a part of the Royal Enfield family. Precious little details have emerged about the Royal Enfield 250. We are not sure if the new motorcycle will be introduced under the existing brand names or something new. However, we believe a Royal Enfield Bullet 250 can do wonders to the brand. The engine can trace its origins to the Royal Enfield Bullet 350. The latter, in its present BS-IV iteration, is powered by a 346 cc air-cooled engine. This push rod powerplant is capable of producing 20.07 PS of power and 28 Nm of torque. Of course, fuel injection will be standard in the upcoming BS-VI complaint Royal Enfield 250. Also, the suspension system will continue to be conventional telescopic fork in the front and dual springs in the rear. Besides that, we expect the present design elements to be carried forward in the Royal Enfield 250. Brakes too will be in the same configuration, a disc in the front and a drum in the rear. We expect the Royal Enfield 250 to take at least a couple of years before breaking cover
Try using extra strength hair spray instead of glue for the grips. It’ll hold but with some effort, you can remove them without destroying the grips. Plus the hairspray helps the grips slide on. Spray on a decent amount. Don’t be worried
Thanks for your video. I did mine, Oxford too, and mounted the bracket on the clutch perch, by enlarging the holes on the bracket. Wished I could upload the pic here.
@@KARMAkazeMoto just the extra width on the grip takes some getting use too really and they do twist a bit if loose. I had no heat variation to start with so on or off but now have a heat controller. Value for money they are pretty good to be honest if you get use too the size of the grip.
Thanks for this video, it really helped me out. I installed the Koso grips in the end mainly for the switch integrated into the grip but the installation was almost the same.
Hi Justin, Went to Hitchcocks Motorcycles in Solihull last Thursday and their guy Dan very kindly put my Himalayan on their rolling road which they normaly wouldn`t do but i`d ridden a fair distance, to adjust some of the bike and the powertronics settings one of which was the throttle position sensor the rest i dont understand but it wasn`t much,now the bike is definitely a little perkier, i think the powertronic makes more sense on the Interceptor, bullitt or the Classic, i think the powertronic works better on the India home market Himalayans as i believe they are set up differently to their exported Himalayans, these are just my thoughts and impressions on the matter so you must make your own investigations if you want to change the performance of your bike, i didn`t buy my bike for speed and its as i want it now.
Always enjoyed your thought process on these projects. Can't wait to watch your Prudhoe Bay ride series. I'm still struggling though on the metric to inches conversions .
😃 Yeah, I often bounce back and forth depending on what's being measured, and who I think is watching. Same goes for Celcius and Farenheit, MPG vs KPL, etc. Prudhoe is on the way!
I think your goal here is to ensure the grips can only come on when the key is on, which for sure a good idea. Like a really good idea. The nice thing about these heated grips is that they turn off if the voltage drops. This is to prevent draining that battery. In theory there's nothing to worry about, and it's easier to just attach to the battery than to get into the headlight and put new connectors on the grips wires. I'm sort of 50/50 on either way. At the very least it was probably best for me to show the most common setup based on the instructions. People should consider your idea though.
I'm back. Working on the video. Grips were AWESOME! I probably had them on for a majority of the 2,000 miles, and there was a couple hours of snow and slush turning into ice that, well, if not for the heated grips I would have had to sit out the weather. No issues with the battery.
I agree, it would be pretty cool, and I think viewers would love it. That said, I don't want to cramp her style and if it's something that she wants to do, assuming her fans have mentioned it to her, then I expect she'll bring it up. We shall see. 🙂
@@raymondsmith7020 oh, that's funny. I don't think she'll be up here for a very long time, perhaps well over a year, so baited breath is one thing... just don't HOLD your breath. You'll never make it! 😁
I've run the heaterz for hours in below-freezing temps and didn't have a single issue. Worked great and probably saved me from having frostbite. 🙂 How'er your vids coming along? post anything lately?
@@KARMAkazeMoto Glad to hear that! Grip heaters are my favorite addition to a bike, and i've had them on an old KTM that couldn't handle them and always killed my battery. We post at the blistering pace of about once a month or so lol.
It's will effectively heat your hand ....but too much wiring pressure on battery ...can cause battery power lose during cold morning start considering the weather of Alaska ....ad one more thing is it effects on ur bike smooth performance ?
It's a very good point and you'll find in the upcoming series riding the bike to 70°N Latitude, and running the heaterz for many hours in sub-zero temperatures, everything worked out fine. I am using a lithium battery which may or may not have some advantages in this department. It'll charge quicker, but it doesn't have as much total capacity as a stock lead-acid battery. Either way, I was really impressed. I was able to run the grips, plus use USB charging, and run the bike with no problem. If I has included accessory lights, like fog lights, then maybe that would have been too much. I carried a small lithium jump starter just in case, but never needed it.
@@KARMAkazeMoto that's perfect for emergency situation .... don't forget to kick start your bike at morning ..not using self start so the battery power will increase more ...I can't wait to see ur expedition experience ... ad adventure ride of wild Alaska ...
Right you are. That's still my daily rider. Love that thing. Just recently bought a NEW old stock side cover to keep 'er looking as good as possible. Now if I could only find the other side and fix a small scratch on the tank.
THIS VIDEO contains POTENTIALLY INCORRECT INFORMATION 10.33 onwards. Remove the bobbles at the end and near the housing but DO NOT remove all of the other bobbles otherwise the grip will rattle on the twist grip and you will have the Devils own job in getting to stick. I watched this video, removed the little ribs and had to replace them with thin strips from a hot glue glue gun. It was just too loose for the superglue to work otherwise. It may be that these grips or twist grip are different but check the fit before you remove them. You may need to remove some of them but not all of them. UPDATE. Having consulted “others” it seems that some of the grips, depending on which ones you have different sizes. With the bobbles removed, my Sports grips were rattle fit. The glue was simply not enough to hold it. Another owner has used the Adventure grips and they fit perfectly with the glue. Essential to try it first.
James, were you working on a Himalayan or something else? And did you leave some of the ridge texture as I did or strip them fully down? Would be good for other readers.
@@KARMAkazeMoto Thank you for the reply. It is indeed a Himalayan. I imagine it is inconsistency in the handgrips, not the twist grip. I took them all off like you did, the only difference was that I removed the grip because although the bike is new, I wanted to lubricate the cable. Not strictly necessary with a lined cable but old habits die hard. Don’t ask me why I didn’t check the fit first. DOH. It took two minutes with a glue gun to put some strips back on and another five minutes to shave off what I had put back on because my new ribs were too high. We got there in the end. It was a minor inconvenience for me but only because I had a glue gun. Otherwise anyone would potentially have to wrap the bar with tape and then it would be really difficult to get the grip back on and I don’t how the tape would fare when the grip got hot. I don’t think it will be hot enough to melt the glue from the gun but would certainly soften adhesive tape. We shall see.
Nice vid thx, I personally find those full size 12v cigarette lighter sockets to be way to huge and ungainly, My satnavs and phone chargers and everything comes with a usb connection alternative so i have a small 4 way usb 5v block its about a quarter of the size and fits behind the speedo shielded by the screen, gives loads more handlebar room 8)
Glad I watched this. Too much hassle for me to fit. Also I don’t like how the cable moves on the throttle. They should have made it stationary when the throttle is twisted.
Yup, stationary would be ideal. Not very feasible on an aftermarket, universal unit for a rotating throttle. Looks like BMW has their stock heated grips wires inside the throttle/switch housing. Still moving, just out of sight. Nice and clean.
Still watching but what is the wattage budget on the H? Are you cutting it close or have you gotten back some watts with led lights, etc? Still haven't moved on one yet, rode my LT a few times and loving it again, but the year is not over, thanks for the great video, Justin.
220-280watts total depending on RPM. Heaterz consume 60 at the max heat setting. I haven't had any problem after many hours of use. Had them cranked up to peak heat during my Prudhoe Bay ride. Lifesavers! Bike handled it well. I have not switched to LED.
Very interesting and detailed explanation as usual. I am always intrigued when I see people install additional electrical devices/components on their bikes. Whether it is heated grips, lights, USB connectors, etc. all such devices have to put an additional load on the battery/ charging system. Is this ever a consideration when installing these components?
Thanks! I think we'd have a hard time finding a modern motorcycle that couldn't handle the load, especially an adult-sized, road-worthy, adventure bike. That said, I did look into this. The Himalayan will put out between 220-280 watts depending on RPM. The Heaterz take about 60watts (if I recall) at max setting. Plenty left over to run the bike, lights, and charge the battery. I did hundred of miles in the cold with the heat cranked up, even charging my phone, and had no problem. Bike ran great. The question now is, can I run any accessory lighting or fog lights at the same time? Perhaps, if I converted everything to LED.
Hey Justin i just came across your channel last year because of Itchy Boots the videos are great my thing is that this should have being a great inexpensive motorcycle but what l see is a lot of up grade that will make the Himalayan cost shoot way up, you have flight to Washington, hotel for a few nights gas food and more lodging on the way back, i know the ride was great. And now upgrades accessory that it terns this bike expensive i would like to know what you have in to the Himalayan . i thought this was a bike just to ride around with a few mods. what are you trying to do ? are showing how to install accessory on this great little bike . And i hope i dint come across to hard i do like the videos.
I like the way you think, but no plans at this time. She won't be in the neighborhood for well over a year as far as I know. I suggest posing that question to her. Thanks for writing K S! 🙂
Hey Mate, I have always loved your music choices in all of your videos. Do you have a Spotify or Soundcloud playlist that you can share? Appreciate it!
Very nice detailed video :) I personaly think that heated grips are the best thing you can add on to a motorcycle. Its so nice to ride in winter with hands warm and cozy :)
Love all your videos! Considering the Himalayan vs CRF 250 Rally but really leaning toward Himalayan. My one concern is a somewhat tight-fit seating for my 6'0" frame. I believe Noraly is 5'6". How tall are you and what are your thoughts? Huge thanks!
Let me ask-- now that you have had it for awhile.. do you find it good enough for the highway (when others seems to ride so fast on the highway)? And do you think that the engine is holding up over time? Is this an engine that you could see going 100k miles?
Hi Justin, i hope your well, thanks for sharing, because we in Cheshire England dont really suffer long cold winters like you do where you live i just bought a pair of merino wool lined gloves from "Goldtop" my first pair of decent gloves, i used your advice from one of your vids some time ago about the problems with engine warning light which solved my problem ,thanks,but the issue i have with the Powertronic i fitted at the time didnt have any dissernable effect on my Himalayan,now i know its been a while but ive been busy with my Triumph America LT, do you have any suggestions,apart from contacting the place i bought the unit from (they just offered a refund) which was good of them, but i really want this Powertronic to work and would appreciate your advice,Thanks Justin.
I'm so glad to hear that my error codes and ECU reset video helped you! 🙂👍 That was probably one of the best videos I will ever make. Seems to have helped a lot of people. As for the power tronic, I don't have any personal knowledge to share yet. Sorry about that Raymond.
@@KARMAkazeMoto Your solution to the error codes helped me more than once and will be invaluable in the future,ive since found a person from the company i bought the Powertronic from, who is going to help me remap it to suit my bike, so all is not lost, thanks for all your help past,present and future,thankyou.
Don't use a hammer (even a soft one) to get the grip on. This process can damage the delicate heating elements within the rubber. Just take your time and work the grip on without compressing the rubber and certainly not by hammering it.
I would almost expect that handlebar vibration would cause a problem if they were very delicate. My experience is that the good heated grips, with solid inserts, are all bonded well where the wiring can't possibly move. That said, there's no doubt that getting them on with a gentle hand is far better than banging away, so I'd have to agree. Better safe than sorry. 👍🙂
@@KARMAkazeMoto I recently removed a set of Oxford Adventure heated grips from my bike (XT660Z Tenere)...Oxfords are made as tough as nails, and are anything but delicate, therefore, would not consider gentle, repeat, gentle tapping with a rubber mallet should not cause any issues. I had these units on my bike for around 5 years, and to be honest, they were worn out with all the ribbing gone and the rubber breaking down becoming tacky. During the time they were on my bike, I had to re-glue (superglue) the clutch grip at least 5 times....If I used any more than 75% power to the grips, the glue would start to break down within days and the grip would start rotating. I replaced the grips with the latest Oxfords, (with the broader range of temp settings). Also went for the non adventure model, which are just a little shorter in length...so no cutting required. Highly recommend not using the superglue supplied by Oxford or any other generic superglue. In preference, I have found that Loctite GO2 Gel "All Purpose Glue" to be far superior for mounting grips. I has a slightly longer "set" time (5 minutes,) which is great for ensuring perfect positioning, plus, even more importantly, water and shock prroof, and it has a much higher temperature rating than superglue (120C) After years of hit and miss success with fixing grips, I have finally found a glue that works first time every time...cannot recommend this product enough.!!! The only performance issue I have had with Oxfords was that they would occasionally turn themselves on....A bit disconcerting in the middle of an Australian summer when atmospheric temperature is around 40C.!!!!
@@TugStoker this is really good info. That glue recommendation is going to help someone, I know it. I may redo my Bandit and go with that glue as well. Thanks TugStoker! PS. You're username makes me think you work on an old steam powered tug boat, and your job is to shovel coal into the boiler furnace all day. 😆 I'm probably way off course. 😉
@@KARMAkazeMoto Long time Marine Engineer......spent a lot of time on steam powered container ships...and yes, even tug boats. Retired 5 years ago and have managed chalk up over 60,000K's since on my XT660Z "Tenere"..Currently looking at purchasing a Himalayan Sleet(ABS/EFI).....
@@TugStoker I guess I was close then! Really happy for your retirement. I know people who retire and just sit on the couch. Sounds like you're making the most of your freedom. Cheers! 🍻
Couldn't help but smile at all of the effort to non-destructively remove the OEM left grip when the right grip was sliced to pieces and discarded. That's the sort of thing I do, then afterwards I think, "Why did I do that?" My wife says I don't have a good grasp of the obvious. :)
I really enjoy your travelogues. I grew up in Anchorage (at least sorta) and left in 1972. Things have clearly changed!
😆 I was sure hoping that other grip was going to come off more easily. But hey, you never know when a single grip might come in handy!
Oh wow, I bet Anchorage sure is different. Would like to have seen the place back then.
Cheers Brett!
Love the channel! Itchy boots just gave you a shout out! Keep it up and thanks for the content.
Hey, thanks Gonzo221! That comment from Noraly really caught me by surprise. Made my day!
Product links are in the video description. Everything held up well during the recent ride to Prudhoe Bay in Alaska (rain, snow, mud, etc) followed by a trip into Denali National Park. Heated grips added much comfort and safety.
Great! Thorough, well video'd, and easy to understand. You're a How-To Master, Justin!
Wow you are turning this bike into a superbike. Never knew so much is available to attach onto bike. Good detailed video.
FYI, you can use a compressor and blow air in between the grip and bar and it will literally float off the bar in to your hand. Just a helpful tip. Thanks for your videos, they’ve helped me make my mind up about the REH!
Good tip for anyone with a compressor! Thanks! 👍 So what did you decide?
I have seen a lot of Indians do a lot of amazing modifications to their Himalayan bike but yours have been more long lasting and durable and pretty much amazing and your videos are very informative and addictive that I don't even own a Himalayan yet I keep watching your stuff with fascination keep up the good work.👍👌🤘
Patient and detailed clinical explanation, you should have been a teacher sir at any university, bet u would be the most sought after/ popular one. hats off to u r interest
Now that is what I call a compliment! Thank you HMP! I come from a family of educators, as a matter of fact. I try to look at things from the viewer's perspective and ask my self, is this helpful, or does this simply leave more questions? My videos are purposefully an attempt to make it EASY for the next person that comes along. I'm really appreciate your feedback. 👍
Love it. Planning to throw a set on my bike this fall. Have heated gloves but sometimes you want the dexterity of thinner gloves but still some warmth for those chilly mornings/evenings. Well done. Very clear and good looking install. 👍🏻
Exactly! I love wearing a thinner glove. Really helps. Plus, I often use these with my summer gloves when the temp is tolerable, just to help with circulation and comfort.
Another great video 👍. Pro tip. Instead of jamming the screw driver in there, shoot some compressed air in the end of grip and it will come off lickity split 👍. Also works great for installing new grip.
You can use air from a compressor as well put the blow gun tip in-between grip and bar and pull the trigger while pulling the air puts space between the grip and bar and allows you to slide the grip off
Good tip for people with compressors. 👍 After the glue has been separated.
Big sneaky install tip, plug the grips in and warm them up first, they slide on a lot easier.
What are we talking about haha!
Royal Enfiled currently has an annual production higher than even Harley-Davidson, their key rival in the middleweight motorcycle market
India’s love for Royal Enfield needs no introduction. While the whole world shunned these retro motorcycles, the Indian market helped the brand grow from a humble 50,000 units annually in 2010 to registering over 50,000 units in a single month! Today Royal Enfield does not sell mere motorcycles. In fact, they sell lifestyles! The company wants to become a dominant force in the global middleweight motorcycle market. Here are the upcoming Royal Enfield motorcycles which the brand is working to rise towards global domination:
Royal Enfield Meteor
Royal Enfield Concept KX Bobber
The Royal Enfield Meteor is expected to be the production variant of the Royal Enfield KX Concept Bobber. This prototype was unveiled at EICMA 2018. The KX concept draws inspiration to a V-twin Bobber style motorcycle the company previously retailed. Royal Enfield has also recently patented the Meteor brand name for the European market.
The concept from EICMA 2018, the Royal Enfield Concept KX Bobber concept flaunted a brand new 838 cc V-twin powerplant. The engine has a bore of 80 mm and a stroke of 83.4 mm. Besides that, the engine has a claimed maximum power output of 90 PS. Also, the engine was coupled to a 6-speed gearbox and ride-by-wire throttle system for a linear power delivery. The Royal Enfield Concept KX Bobber was fitted with 19-inch wheels and shod with knobby Maxxis tyres.
Royal Enfield Concept KX Bobber has a wheelbase of 1,530 mm and has a ground clearance of 128 mm. Also, the seat height of 760 mm, if enters production, will make for a great motorcycle, thanks to easy accessibility. The Royal Enfield Concept KX Bobber uses a girder fork type front suspension. A single damper and an under-seat link-type monoshock at the back.
The production variant though may get standard telescopic fork or upside-down fork in the front instead of the girder fork. We expect the Royal Enfield Meteor based on the Concept KX Bobber to be launched sometime next year.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 650
Royal Enfield Himalayan
One of the most uncharacteristic yet delightful Royal Enfield out there, the Himalayan is soon to get an open heart surgery! Yes, the Chennai based manufacturer will take the powerplant from the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and introduce it to the Himalayan. Of course, we expect several mechanical and cosmetic updates to be made.
In its present tune the 411 cc LS engine from the Royal Enfield Himalayan produces 24.8 PS of power and 32 Nm of torque. The parallel-twin 648 cc mill from the Interceptor 650, in its present tune produces 47.5 PS of power and 52 Nm of torque. Royal Enfield claims that 80% of this torque is available from a low engine speed of 2,500 rpm. That will make the Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 a very capable off-roader, producing the required amount of pulling force right when you need it!
In terms of features, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 may continue with the same analogue-digital instrumentation. This unit is fairly comprehensive and even houses a magnetic compass for those who like to take the road not taken. We would also love to see a switchable ABS, at least for the rear wheel.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 may hit production form by mid-2020. The bike will also get an updated chassis and an improved suspension system.
Royal Enfield Flat Tracker 650
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Spotted recently for the first time, the Royal Enfield Flat Tracker 650 utilises a reworked version of the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. The senior management has been previously known to want multiple versions of motorcycles from the Royal Enfield 650 Twins platform. A Flat Tracker though comes as a pleasant surprise.
The Royal Enfield Flat Tracker 650 will continue with conventional telescopic fork up front. However, we believe that the engineers will be upgrading from the existing setup. Also, the rear will get a monoshock with adjustable preload. The engineers will also stiffen up the handlebar a bit so that it can take a beating. Besides that, the Royal Enfield Flat Tracker 650 will get alloy wheels and knobby go-anywhere tyres. The test unit spotted recently was seen sporting S&S exhaust system. But we do not expect them to hit production in order to keep costs under check.
Royal Enfield can continue using its subsidiary Harris Performance to stiffen up the chassis. The 648 cc oil cooled parallel-twin engine too will be re-tuned to meet the demands of a flat tracker. We would also love to see Royal Enfield up the ante on this front by increasing the performance output. A Flat Tracker will also allow Royal Enfield to get back to competitive racing at American Flat Tracker championship. A sporting event where both Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle is gaining recognition.
We expect the Royal Enfield Flat Tracker 650 to make it to production around Auto Expo 2020. However, the bike will be priced at a premium.
Royal Enfield 250
Yes, Royal Enfield is finally planning to introduce a smaller and more affordable product. Several media reports point out to an upcoming quarter-litre Royal Enfield badged motorcycle. The ongoing economic downturn in India, has hit the company hard. A more accessible product will help more new customers to be a part of the Royal Enfield family.
Precious little details have emerged about the Royal Enfield 250. We are not sure if the new motorcycle will be introduced under the existing brand names or something new. However, we believe a Royal Enfield Bullet 250 can do wonders to the brand. The engine can trace its origins to the Royal Enfield Bullet 350. The latter, in its present BS-IV iteration, is powered by a 346 cc air-cooled engine. This push rod powerplant is capable of producing 20.07 PS of power and 28 Nm of torque.
Of course, fuel injection will be standard in the upcoming BS-VI complaint Royal Enfield 250. Also, the suspension system will continue to be conventional telescopic fork in the front and dual springs in the rear. Besides that, we expect the present design elements to be carried forward in the Royal Enfield 250. Brakes too will be in the same configuration, a disc in the front and a drum in the rear.
We expect the Royal Enfield 250 to take at least a couple of years before breaking cover
Cheers for this vid I was a bit stuck on what to do on the throttle side 👍
Try using extra strength hair spray instead of glue for the grips. It’ll hold but with some effort, you can remove them without destroying the grips. Plus the hairspray helps the grips slide on. Spray on a decent amount. Don’t be worried
Thanks for your video. I did mine, Oxford too, and mounted the bracket on the clutch perch, by enlarging the holes on the bracket. Wished I could upload the pic here.
Yeah, pic would be handy.
Hello!!!! ??? Are you there..... What about next video?....Mmm!!! . Where Is the Himalayan..... Riding somewhere. A big hug.take care Justin.
Very interesting vid for this armchair motorcyclist...Your links to eBay unfortunately did not link 😓...Best Wishes A.
Thanks for the info. I'll have to look into that.
Thanks!
I had a set of those heated sleeves that fit on the grips with usb power lead, think I may change to these thanks.
Just curious, what's the biggest pitfall with that style you currently have?
@@KARMAkazeMoto just the extra width on the grip takes some getting use too really and they do twist a bit if loose. I had no heat variation to start with so on or off but now have a heat controller. Value for money they are pretty good to be honest if you get use too the size of the grip.
Thanks for this video, it really helped me out. I installed the Koso grips in the end mainly for the switch integrated into the grip but the installation was almost the same.
Awesome! You're welcome.
Hi Justin, Went to Hitchcocks Motorcycles in Solihull last Thursday and their guy Dan very kindly put my Himalayan on their rolling road which they normaly wouldn`t do but i`d ridden a fair distance, to adjust some of the bike and the powertronics settings one of which was the throttle position sensor the rest i dont understand but it wasn`t much,now the bike is definitely a little perkier, i think the powertronic makes more sense on the Interceptor, bullitt or the Classic, i think the powertronic works better on the India home market Himalayans as i believe they are set up differently to their exported Himalayans, these are just my thoughts and impressions on the matter so you must make your own investigations if you want to change the performance of your bike, i didn`t buy my bike for speed and its as i want it now.
Good info, and I'm glad you managed to squeeze out a little extra power. Thanks for following up on this Raymond. 👍
Very detailed instruction... Didn't think this was possible for himalayan, as always keep doing the good things, and thank you for sharing...
Glad this helped! The grips have been working well. Not a single problem to report.
Always enjoyed your thought process on these projects. Can't wait to watch your Prudhoe Bay ride series. I'm still struggling though on the metric to inches conversions .
😃 Yeah, I often bounce back and forth depending on what's being measured, and who I think is watching. Same goes for Celcius and Farenheit, MPG vs KPL, etc.
Prudhoe is on the way!
@@KARMAkazeMoto Not to mention U.S. gallons (3.8ltr) and imperial gallons (4.6ltr). . . .
@@Gilespargiter some day we'll all be united in a global community that uses only a single, best method of measurements. 😁😉
@@KARMAkazeMotoYou mean like a sort of British Empire? 😊
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Wouldn't it be better to connect them to the spar connector in the headlight so you don't flatten the battery?
I think your goal here is to ensure the grips can only come on when the key is on, which for sure a good idea. Like a really good idea. The nice thing about these heated grips is that they turn off if the voltage drops. This is to prevent draining that battery. In theory there's nothing to worry about, and it's easier to just attach to the battery than to get into the headlight and put new connectors on the grips wires. I'm sort of 50/50 on either way. At the very least it was probably best for me to show the most common setup based on the instructions. People should consider your idea though.
Thanks Justin, need a review on how effective the grips are when you get back.
I'm back. Working on the video. Grips were AWESOME! I probably had them on for a majority of the 2,000 miles, and there was a couple hours of snow and slush turning into ice that, well, if not for the heated grips I would have had to sit out the weather. No issues with the battery.
Itchy boots, Noraly, is almost on her way in your direction,it would be a real treat to see Noraly pay you a visit, (must mention this to her)
I agree, it would be pretty cool, and I think viewers would love it. That said, I don't want to cramp her style and if it's something that she wants to do, assuming her fans have mentioned it to her, then I expect she'll bring it up. We shall see. 🙂
@@KARMAkazeMoto I wait with baited breath,i`m commenting to Noraly now as we speak,fingers crossed.
@@raymondsmith7020 oh, that's funny. I don't think she'll be up here for a very long time, perhaps well over a year, so baited breath is one thing... just don't HOLD your breath. You'll never make it! 😁
@@KARMAkazeMoto hahahahaha
Glad to see this bike can handle these heaters!
I've run the heaterz for hours in below-freezing temps and didn't have a single issue. Worked great and probably saved me from having frostbite. 🙂
How'er your vids coming along? post anything lately?
@@KARMAkazeMoto Glad to hear that! Grip heaters are my favorite addition to a bike, and i've had them on an old KTM that couldn't handle them and always killed my battery. We post at the blistering pace of about once a month or so lol.
@@CandEAdventures which tells me you have a life. 😁 I don't know how people post every week. Not without a hired assistant anyway.
I wonder about the Himalayan’s alternator output. Have you any indication that the alternator is reaching its limit?
It's will effectively heat your hand ....but too much wiring pressure on battery ...can cause battery power lose during cold morning start considering the weather of Alaska ....ad one more thing is it effects on ur bike smooth performance ?
It's a very good point and you'll find in the upcoming series riding the bike to 70°N Latitude, and running the heaterz for many hours in sub-zero temperatures, everything worked out fine. I am using a lithium battery which may or may not have some advantages in this department. It'll charge quicker, but it doesn't have as much total capacity as a stock lead-acid battery. Either way, I was really impressed. I was able to run the grips, plus use USB charging, and run the bike with no problem. If I has included accessory lights, like fog lights, then maybe that would have been too much.
I carried a small lithium jump starter just in case, but never needed it.
@@KARMAkazeMoto that's perfect for emergency situation .... don't forget to kick start your bike at morning ..not using self start so the battery power will increase more ...I can't wait to see ur expedition experience ... ad adventure ride of wild Alaska ...
Thanks for the video!
The bike on the left is a 1200cc Bandit, isn't it? Looks good with gold handlebars!
Right you are. That's still my daily rider. Love that thing. Just recently bought a NEW old stock side cover to keep 'er looking as good as possible. Now if I could only find the other side and fix a small scratch on the tank.
Thanks for all the videos Justin! Ive enjoyed them all! I was curious about how well the Tutoro Chain oiler was holding up?
THIS VIDEO contains POTENTIALLY INCORRECT INFORMATION 10.33 onwards. Remove the bobbles at the end and near the housing but DO NOT remove all of the other bobbles otherwise the grip will rattle on the twist grip and you will have the Devils own job in getting to stick. I watched this video, removed the little ribs and had to replace them with thin strips from a hot glue glue gun. It was just too loose for the superglue to work otherwise.
It may be that these grips or twist grip are different but check the fit before you remove them. You may need to remove some of them but not all of them.
UPDATE.
Having consulted “others” it seems that some of the grips, depending on which ones you have different sizes. With the bobbles removed, my Sports grips were rattle fit. The glue was simply not enough to hold it.
Another owner has used the Adventure grips and they fit perfectly with the glue.
Essential to try it first.
James, were you working on a Himalayan or something else? And did you leave some of the ridge texture as I did or strip them fully down? Would be good for other readers.
@@KARMAkazeMoto Thank you for the reply. It is indeed a Himalayan. I imagine it is inconsistency in the handgrips, not the twist grip.
I took them all off like you did, the only difference was that I removed the grip because although the bike is new, I wanted to lubricate the cable. Not strictly necessary with a lined cable but old habits die hard. Don’t ask me why I didn’t check the fit first. DOH. It took two minutes with a glue gun to put some strips back on and another five minutes to shave off what I had put back on because my new ribs were too high. We got there in the end. It was a minor inconvenience for me but only because I had a glue gun. Otherwise anyone would potentially have to wrap the bar with tape and then it would be really difficult to get the grip back on and I don’t how the tape would fare when the grip got hot. I don’t think it will be hot enough to melt the glue from the gun but would certainly soften adhesive tape.
We shall see.
Nice vid thx, I personally find those full size 12v cigarette lighter sockets to be way to huge and ungainly, My satnavs and phone chargers and everything comes with a usb connection alternative so i have a small 4 way usb 5v block its about a quarter of the size and fits behind the speedo shielded by the screen, gives loads more handlebar room 8)
that power outlet still holding up? probably about to buy one but if you think there's better i'll gladly hit your link if you post it up.
Subscribed n excited for your next alaska blogs
Great video Justin. Those heated grips would be ideal on the cans of Scientologist e-meters for those long cold nights of auditing 👍 ATB Jason.
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Did the F800 Beamer come with heated grips, or is that not a concern?
KARMAkaze Moto yeah, comes with heated grips, felt weird at first but great on those cold mornings 👍
Glad I watched this. Too much hassle for me to fit. Also I don’t like how the cable moves on the throttle. They should have made it stationary when the throttle is twisted.
Yup, stationary would be ideal. Not very feasible on an aftermarket, universal unit for a rotating throttle. Looks like BMW has their stock heated grips wires inside the throttle/switch housing. Still moving, just out of sight. Nice and clean.
Still watching but what is the wattage budget on the H? Are you cutting it close or have you gotten back some watts with led lights, etc? Still haven't moved on one yet, rode my LT a few times and loving it again, but the year is not over, thanks for the great video, Justin.
220-280watts total depending on RPM. Heaterz consume 60 at the max heat setting. I haven't had any problem after many hours of use. Had them cranked up to peak heat during my Prudhoe Bay ride. Lifesavers! Bike handled it well. I have not switched to LED.
I installed my Oxford heated grips with the cables above the levers. Absolutely no chance of interferance with the levers adn more room for my thumbs.
Nice. 🙂
Happy Holidays!
Very interesting and detailed explanation as usual. I am always intrigued when I see people install additional electrical devices/components on their bikes. Whether it is heated grips, lights, USB connectors, etc. all such devices have to put an additional load on the battery/ charging system. Is this ever a consideration when installing these components?
Thanks! I think we'd have a hard time finding a modern motorcycle that couldn't handle the load, especially an adult-sized, road-worthy, adventure bike. That said, I did look into this. The Himalayan will put out between 220-280 watts depending on RPM. The Heaterz take about 60watts (if I recall) at max setting. Plenty left over to run the bike, lights, and charge the battery. I did hundred of miles in the cold with the heat cranked up, even charging my phone, and had no problem. Bike ran great. The question now is, can I run any accessory lighting or fog lights at the same time? Perhaps, if I converted everything to LED.
@@KARMAkazeMoto Thank you for your informative response.
Hey Justin i just came across your channel last year because of Itchy Boots the videos are great my thing is that this should have being a great inexpensive motorcycle but what l see is a lot of up grade that will make the Himalayan cost shoot way up, you have flight to Washington, hotel for a few nights gas food and more lodging on the way back, i know the ride was great. And now upgrades accessory that it terns this bike expensive i would like to know what you have in to the Himalayan . i thought this was a bike just to ride around with a few mods. what are you trying to do ? are showing how to install accessory on this great little bike . And i hope i dint come across to hard i do like the videos.
Any collaboration plan with itchy boots???
I like the way you think, but no plans at this time. She won't be in the neighborhood for well over a year as far as I know. I suggest posing that question to her. Thanks for writing K S! 🙂
Hey Mate, I have always loved your music choices in all of your videos. Do you have a Spotify or Soundcloud playlist that you can share? Appreciate it!
Great job cant wait for the next vid.
Very nice detailed video :) I personaly think that heated grips are the best thing you can add on to a motorcycle. Its so nice to ride in winter with hands warm and cozy :)
I'm working on the Prudhoe Bay videos right now. SO MUCH CONTENT to sort though. 😃
@@KARMAkazeMoto Weeeeeeeeee! good :P
Cool project. Thank you
You're very welcome.
Hey Justin, have you any videos on servicing? (I know I need to change rear brake discs and sliding pin) :-)
Obviously, another "Like" more yo add. Useful for when it's my turn
Excellent! 👍
Love all your videos! Considering the Himalayan vs CRF 250 Rally but really leaning toward Himalayan. My one concern is a somewhat tight-fit seating for my 6'0" frame. I believe Noraly is 5'6". How tall are you and what are your thoughts? Huge thanks!
Bike's looking great... you make me want to finally get a cafe racer
That's probably a cliche in the real motorcycle modifying world... but essentially I want a commuter scooter that looks and sounds cool :D
You've got all winter to find one! 😉
12:23 "You don't ever pull on the front break unless you let off the throttle"
That is true..Unless you plan on doing BURNOUTS! :)
Quite right! 🙂
When are u going to try Royal Enfield interceptor 650?
As soon as Royal Enfield Flies me down to a dealer. 😉 There's no Royal Enfield near for for a couple thousand miles.
Let me ask-- now that you have had it for awhile.. do you find it good enough for the highway (when others seems to ride so fast on the highway)? And do you think that the engine is holding up over time? Is this an engine that you could see going 100k miles?
Did you install powertronic ECU for extra performance?
Hi Justin, i hope your well, thanks for sharing, because we in Cheshire England dont really suffer long cold winters like you do where you live i just bought a pair of merino wool lined gloves from "Goldtop" my first pair of decent gloves, i used your advice from one of your vids some time ago about the problems with engine warning light which solved my problem ,thanks,but the issue i have with the Powertronic i fitted at the time didnt have any dissernable effect on my Himalayan,now i know its been a while but ive been busy with my Triumph America LT, do you have any suggestions,apart from contacting the place i bought the unit from (they just offered a refund) which was good of them, but i really want this Powertronic to work and would appreciate your advice,Thanks Justin.
I'm so glad to hear that my error codes and ECU reset video helped you! 🙂👍 That was probably one of the best videos I will ever make. Seems to have helped a lot of people. As for the power tronic, I don't have any personal knowledge to share yet. Sorry about that Raymond.
@@KARMAkazeMoto Your solution to the error codes helped me more than once and will be invaluable in the future,ive since found a person from the company i bought the Powertronic from, who is going to help me remap it to suit my bike, so all is not lost, thanks for all your help past,present and future,thankyou.
@@raymondsmith7020 that's good to hear. If you get a moment, be sure to let me know the results after the help.
@@KARMAkazeMoto Absolutely Jason,will do.
whats that device above the heater control?
Love that thing! It's a 12V power outlet with USB ports and shows the battery voltage. Very useful. Waterproof. amzn.to/2JEPwGT
nice video
Hope it's useful for you. Thanks for watching.
I see the bike has a 220 watt output. How much of that is left from the bikes usage?
One observation of your videos is,,,
Your not going to invest this much effort in2 a bike not worth it.
Thanx sharing your journey on this
Good observation. 🙂
Brilliant, cheers
Don't use a hammer (even a soft one) to get the grip on. This process can damage the delicate heating elements within the rubber. Just take your time and work the grip on without compressing the rubber and certainly not by hammering it.
I would almost expect that handlebar vibration would cause a problem if they were very delicate. My experience is that the good heated grips, with solid inserts, are all bonded well where the wiring can't possibly move. That said, there's no doubt that getting them on with a gentle hand is far better than banging away, so I'd have to agree. Better safe than sorry. 👍🙂
@@KARMAkazeMoto I recently removed a set of Oxford Adventure heated grips from my bike (XT660Z Tenere)...Oxfords are made as tough as nails, and are anything but delicate, therefore, would not consider gentle, repeat, gentle tapping with a rubber mallet should not cause any issues. I had these units on my bike for around 5 years, and to be honest, they were worn out with all the ribbing gone and the rubber breaking down becoming tacky. During the time they were on my bike, I had to re-glue (superglue) the clutch grip at least 5 times....If I used any more than 75% power to the grips, the glue would start to break down within days and the grip would start rotating. I replaced the grips with the latest Oxfords, (with the broader range of temp settings). Also went for the non adventure model, which are just a little shorter in length...so no cutting required. Highly recommend not using the superglue supplied by Oxford or any other generic superglue. In preference, I have found that Loctite GO2 Gel "All Purpose Glue" to be far superior for mounting grips. I has a slightly longer "set" time (5 minutes,) which is great for ensuring perfect positioning, plus, even more importantly, water and shock prroof, and it has a much higher temperature rating than superglue (120C) After years of hit and miss success with fixing grips, I have finally found a glue that works first time every time...cannot recommend this product enough.!!!
The only performance issue I have had with Oxfords was that they would occasionally turn themselves on....A bit disconcerting in the middle of an Australian summer when atmospheric temperature is around 40C.!!!!
@@TugStoker this is really good info. That glue recommendation is going to help someone, I know it. I may redo my Bandit and go with that glue as well. Thanks TugStoker!
PS. You're username makes me think you work on an old steam powered tug boat, and your job is to shovel coal into the boiler furnace all day. 😆 I'm probably way off course. 😉
@@KARMAkazeMoto Long time Marine Engineer......spent a lot of time on steam powered container ships...and yes, even tug boats. Retired 5 years ago and have managed chalk up over 60,000K's since on my XT660Z "Tenere"..Currently looking at purchasing a Himalayan Sleet(ABS/EFI).....
@@TugStoker I guess I was close then! Really happy for your retirement. I know people who retire and just sit on the couch. Sounds like you're making the most of your freedom. Cheers! 🍻
Himalayan 🥰
I am here after watching itchy boots channel.
Well that's great. I don't post too often, but when I do, I hope you enjoy it or learn something. 🙂
Helpful
You're welcome!
Great install guide. :-D
Thanks! 😁👍
ua-cam.com/video/dAYTDh7RzZY/v-deo.html Here Himalayan screem is crazy badass..dunno how he got that sound with standard exhaust.
came here from itchy boots
im also buying himalayan in india
Thanks for watching!