New Rider, 1st Year, 13000+ Mile REVIEW: Royal Enfield Himalayan
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- Опубліковано 12 гру 2021
- Hello There!
My name is Forrest Johnson, and its been 1 year since I bought my first motorcycle and I am excited to share with you my thoughts on,
Being a New Rider,
1st Motorcycle,
1st Year,
13,000+ miles
What are my thoughts on the Royal Enfield Himalayan?
Plus a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT at the end for the 2022 season of Moto-camping,
BIG TRIP IS PLANNED!!
So ride along with me for my take on visual storytelling as I ride the back roads of Northern California.
I think you're gonna like it.
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This is fantastic! First one I watched! Meant to be I guess; I'm humbled by the mention. 🙏 Really nice surprise.
I like the easy going nature of the video and the short voiceovers. Great technique for sharing more info while keeping up the space of travel and vista stops. Very nice.
Thanks so much,
I’m getting better on my videos the more I do them. What I have discovered is that not only do I have a new found love for motorcycle camping, but a love for filming it as well. 😎
Thank you again for inspiring me to make a life changing decision with the purchase of my RE Himalayan!
And thanks for subscribing to my humble channel 🍻😎
Pleasure's all mine. Ramble on! 🍻
This video reminded me so much of the style of " On Any Sunday" back in the 70's. 50 years later I still enjoy touring on a motorcycle. The Himalayan is an ideal bike for exploring, easy to ride and maintain. Once I wear out my DRZ400 mini ADV bike I will be looking at buying a Himalayan.
Ride Forrest; Ride!
Im Gonna Reply To you Guys Because I Want My Comment Seen And Im Begging For Attention And Nobody Cares What I Have To Say! I Used To Do This Back In The 60's. 60 Years Later... HERE I AM!!!
About to turn 40, motorcycle classes in 3 weeks, been addicted to Royal Enfield for a week or two, never ridden a motorcycle, and an adventure bike was never on my list. But after sitting on the Himalayan at a couple dealers by me, and everyone’s reviews including yours, I’m sold. Thanks for the good vibes. Now I’ll have to ride it from Ohio to California!
Thanks for watching and congratulations on making the decision that will change your life!
My only regret is that I did not get into motorcycles earlier in life. The Royal Enfield Himalayan in my opinion was the perfect choice for me as a new rider. It is so easy-going and reassuring to ride, I really can’t say enough about it.
You’re gonna be riding out to California before you know it my friend!
Congratulations again, I am truly excited for you and thanks for subscribing.
More Moto camping adventures coming soon!
Safe Rides,
Forrest
I am a Canadian living in B.C. About 20 years ago or more with a long distance ride of 75 miles on a 740 Yamaha being my longest ride, I sold it and was bike less . I found a 1150 BMW RT listed in the Buy and Sell and it was in Anaheim Calif. I hopped on a plane and flew down. It was at a BMW dealership and I got try it out on a half block dead end street. I liked it , set up temporary insurance , bought a helmet and set off. There was no gps navigation in those days. I basically memorized my route back and made it back safely in 2 days..I' have since then had another 2006 BMW 1200RT then sold it bought a Honda CBX500 { Very poor off road unless you spend big $ } I then was going to buy a Honda 300L,but they took for ever. I ended up buying my 2006 1200RT back from a friend I had sold it to who was getting a new one. Now at present Nov.2023 at age 81 I came across videos by Itchy Boot riding the new 2024 Himalayan and in the spring the RT gets sold and probably my last bike is will put the icing on the cake.
Outstanding! 👍 outstanding story and an outstanding decision on the bike, my friend!
I too am very interested in the NEW HIMALAYAN. I’m glad you like the channel, more videos will be coming soon! 🍻😎
My Beautiful Brother! I am so over the moon excited to see you this Summer! What a gift to be able to experience the slow serenity of the road, the views, the vista's and now the goal of traveling to see people who love you and want to see you. How lucky we are that you have a Himalayan that can take you to places you want to be. :) Love, Your Sister.
Let me know the minute the snow melts! 😎🙏🇨🇦❤️🍻
RE definitely hit a niche with us late starters and the Himalayan! 48, just got my 'M' endorsement on the license, and I pick up a Himalayan tomorrow. Such a perfect starter bike and does just about everything I need. LOL about the MSF class.....first time I rolled around the parking lot it was all over. Like "yeah....gonna start shopping!"
😂 LOL That was exactly what happened to me at the MSF class lol, I was 49, glad to hear you had the same experience!
Good on ya Sir, may your adventures begin!!
And CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW HIMALAYAN 👏👏👏🍻👍😎
I've been riding for 40+ years and this is an inspirational video. If you stick with it, living your life on two wheels, it will fundamentally change you as few things can. It will enrich your life in ways that will be difficult for non-riders to understand but give you the kind of wisdom and insight that you'll be able to share with rider and non-rider alike. Best of luck and ride safe.
Thanks so much for the compliment!
I just finished my big trip to Canada 🇨🇦, 24 days on the road and over 1000 miles north of the US border into Canada.
I’m not going to say that it was a life-changing trip, but it was definitely living life!
I can’t wait to share my adventures with everyone when the videos come out.
Thanks again for watching and I’m really glad you like the channel!
🍻🏍😎
My first bike too, bought when I was 40. Not putting on as many miles but they are great bikes. Very easy to ride and confidence inspiring.
It sure is a great bike! 😎 Thanks for watching Jeremy, more Adventures coming soon!
I'm 48 years old and have always been fascinated by motorcycles; from Evil Knievel, Steve McQueen in The Great Escape, to the Fonz on Happy Days. Earlier this month I got my motorcycle learner's permit, and I will be taking the motorcycle safety course in April. You are never too old to learn or start something new.
I appreciate your "motorcycle journey".✌🏽👍🏽
Well said my friend, well said and welcome to the channel! Thanks for the kind words and have fun with the motorcycle safety course, you will learn a lot and build confidence as you go, well done 👏👏👏 😎
Hello from England. Great video, thank you. I really enjoyed watching it. I've been riding for 52 years and still love every minute. Like your good self, I own a Himalayan (and 2 other Enfields) and it's a great little do anything bike.
I so glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for subscribing! This bike is definitely a do anything bike, well said!
More Adventures coming soon!😎
Hey there, I'm in Grants Pass and am the proud owner of a Himalayan also. I have a similar story to you loving the outdoors my whole life, my first bike and also bought because of videos like yours. On a recent trip with my Himi, i found the Kneeland and Horse Mountain area by you to be pretty awesome. If you ride thru Grants Pass, say hello!
Hey their neighbor!
Congrats on your first bike!👏👏👏👍
In the area we live I. The Himalayan is a great choice! Thanks for watching the channel, more Adventures will be coming soon.
🍻😎(hope the fire doesn’t get up your way, stay safe)
Congratulations on your anniversary. My gf bought a Himalayan last month and I've put a few hundred miles on it while my bike is waiting for repairs. Sweet machine.
You're living where I learned to ride! I bought my first bike in Happy Camp, CA before moving out to Humboldt Bay a few years later. I recognize the roads in your vid.
I'm heading to Australia in a week to rent a Himalayan and tour for 3 weeks along the SE coast and mountains. Can't freaking wait!
You've got an epic trip planned, that'll be a great ride. My family is in WA (where I live now) and have done the trip from NorCal to BC many times. Don't hold too close to a route or timeline and be ready to dodge wildfires and smoke.
Wow what a great trip you’re going on! I’m glad you liked the video and thanks for subscribing, and I agree with you. I am totally planning on taking my time on the back roads with no real set itinerary I have 35 days to do my trip in so I should have plenty of time😎
I'm 63 and haven't ridden since my late twenties. I started on dirt bikes as a teenager, but that was limited to opportunities on borrowed bikes. I had an '84 Honda 700 Sabre for a few years. For the past eight years, I've been looking at and researching bikes. Life or low funds keep getting in the way. I'm getting a boost in income soon, so I think this is the year I buy. The Himalayan has always been on the short list because I want to moto-camp and cruise the forest service roads and backwoods to the extent possible on such a bike. It reminds me of a faithful mule. Load it up, treat it with kindness, and it will get you and your gear wherever you need to go. I'm hoping to land the pine green without having to go too far to get it. Be safe out there, and while you're under the stars, wish upon one for me to finally fulfill my dream this year.
I’m glad you like the channel and thanks for subscribing!
Next time I’m out camping off my Himalayan and looking up at the stars I will do just that my friend!
It sounds like this is the year for you to get that new Himalayan so just keep positive thoughts and it will happen for sure. Again thanks for watching and more adventures coming soon! 😎
Loved your unhurried and easy style of commentary in the video, very soothing to listen to (I feel it matches the temperament of the Himalayan itself, unhurried, comfortable and gets you where you need to go). Your plans for the summer trip sound awesome, and I hope you have a great time.
Thanks!
I’m glad you liked liked the video and thanks so much for subscribing!
I am really excited about the trip North this summer and happy to bring you along for the ride!
More Adventures coming soon! 😎🍻
I brought my Himilayan for similar reasons to you. To tour The Snowdonia National Park, coast and country of Wales all be it on a lot smaller scale to you in California! The Himilayan ticks all the boxes for the riding and exploring I want to do. What a great adventure you have planned for 2022, wishing you well and looking forward to seeing how you do on the grand tour.
Thanks Mark!
Adventures on this bike is what it’s about my friend! Enjoy your part of the world as I do mine😎 I’m glad I can share my part of the world with everyone and I am super excited to do that next year as well!
Cheers 🍻😎
@@NorthboundMotorcycleADV Good for you Forest, have a great Christmas and a happy New Year.
Ah that sounds great. I'm on the edge of buying one, live in the blackforest Germany and the only reservation is the power for the inclines! Looking for videos that can show how it copes. This one did the trick & snowdonia is something I've missed doing since I left Blighty. Glad to here it's delivering for you!
Mark, I'm eyeing one up for the exact same reasons. Snowdonia, Dartmoor, Exmoor.
Hey Mark, same here! I'm living in Flintshire, hoping to buy one at the end of 2022!
Best bud of 55 years lives in Crescent City Wanting to go see him and will definitely ride 299. Rode Harley Chop from Redding to Crescent City back down the coast to Hwy 36 to Red Bluff back in 1968. Awesome ride Awesome video
Thanks, I’m glad you liked the video!
Crescent City is the jumping off point for many of my adventures 😎 more coming soon! 🍻
A voice you listen to all day long
Thanks Joe!
I’m looking forward to sharing more adventures with everyone very soon!
😎🍻
Love it! I have a similar story, but I've always loved the idea of bikes but always just told myself the story that I just wasn't a "motorcyclist" and didn't identify as one so unconsciously just excluded myself from riding. I got an eBike for easier close by commuting & the 2 wheeled bug got me real good. Then I realised the only thing stopping me from being a motorcyclist is actually doing it. Now I find myself here in a very similar situation, course done, license in hand & pretty keen on the idea of the Himalayan but not sure as my first bike & I think you've just sold me. I'm a photographer/content creator and really want to get out into the wilderness and explore a bit more but my car has been somewhat unreliable and not even close to suitable for some of the roads I want to frequent.
Thanks for the encouragement!
Congratulations Chris!
Your decision to take the course and get your license and buy your first motorcycle will definitely change your life! It sure did for me anyway lol, my only regret is, I didn’t do it sooner in life. Your decision on the Himalayan as the first motorcycle, I feel is a good one, let me know how it turns out, and thanks for riding along. My Canada trip will show you how well the Himalayan holds up for a long distance travel. Thanks again for watching.🍻😎👏👏👏🏍
@@NorthboundMotorcycleADV turns out my local Enfield dealer is no longer a dealer so it's proving difficult to get one! Plan now is to learn on a lesser bike and then make an adventure out of picking one up and riding it home when I've got some more confidence on the road
The motorcycle is secondary to the adventure. Sometimes the motorcycle provides the adventure.
You're right, once you go on a first long moto trip, it becomes almost a calling. Your narration reminds me of Clement Salvadori's writing and he too toured the California coast multiple times on different bikes. Jupiter's Travels is one heck of a book that covers the global journey of a Triumph and a British journo.
For me, when I go on a motorcycle adventure I feel much more connected to that adventure, and that is due directly because of the motorcycle. I’ve gone on a lot of hiking and camping trips in my life but doing it off the back of my Himalayan somehow and I can’t quite put my finger on it, but it is different. I guess all I can say is I love this bike and live for the adventures is brings 😎
Cheers 🍻
I'm very much looking forward to seeing you do your trip! Wishing you all the best! Keep us posted...
I’m glad you like the channel and thanks for Subscribing! 😎 I look forward to keeping you posted 😎
More Adventures coming soon!
Forrest, there's never an adventure like journeying with you, great bike and even greater scenery, the weather you have too... 🤠.. Lets all hope fore a blessed 2022 and many happy plans coming true..
Thanks so much for the kind words!
2022 is a new year and time to start fresh!
I’m looking forward to taking everyone along for the ride with me !
You continue to inspire me every day to get out there on my Himalayan and ride
thank you for having one of the most thoughtful and kind UA-cam channels
as I've said many times before the way you present yourself
your voice and your way of saying things exudes kindness and consideration in a time when neither seem to be commonplace especially on the Internet
thank you for that again
I look forward to every one of your adventures and I'm so happy to hear your fantastic announcement today
thank you for sharing your travels with us
I'm sure there are many, many people whose lives are enriched by your presence in it
Count mine amongst them
the very best to you, always
Greg
Thanks so very much Greg, I’m so happy that you are enjoying the channel and it is being so well received!
Thanks so much for watching and I can’t wait to ride North and take ya along 😎
Cheers my friend to another adventure!!
Dude, listening to your voiceover is like hearing a good tv ad or a western movie narration 👍😊 keep it up and looking forward to your northbound adventures! RS!
😊Thanks!
That is an amazing compliment! I’m glad you liked the video and thanks for subscribing!
More Adventures coming soon!😎
My thoughts exactly, I'm a Kiwi and this reminds me of those American shows from the 70's and 80's. Grizzly Adams springs to mind. Great narration voice and good video. My first time on this channel but I'll check out your adventure. (Kawasaki Z900RS rider but keen on a Himalayan for a bit of off road camping)
You made a great choice riding around looking at nature. I’m on the other coast doing the same thing and loving it. I found your videos because I’m looking for a different bike to enjoy, thank you for showing your side of town
Riding around and camping off of this bike is what I live for! Whether it’s in the redwoods or on the coast or next summer on my way up to Canada, I am loving every minute of riding this bike. And it’s amazing that I can share it with everyone. Glad you like the video and thanks for subscribing, more Adventures are coming soon! 😎
Great channel, always enjoy your content. Your trip looks amazing im looking forward to the videos already. Have a great and safe Christmas Forrest. Much love from the UK.
Thanks so much!
I can’t wait to share my trip with you 😎
Merry Christmas my friend!
Another top notch vid, Forrest! Wow, your plan for next year sounds wonderful. Looking forward to your journey. Ride on! 👨🚀
Thanks Kevin!
More Adventures coming soon! 😎
Thanks for the upload Forrest!! Searching for my first bike at age 58, and videos like yours are inspiring. No long winded reason why, but you make it seem/feel reasonable to get a Himalayan for the chill riding I see me doing. Thanks again for sharing your experience!
I just call it as I see it 😎
Buying this motorcycle has been the best experience! My only regret is that I didn’t do this earlier in life. But I am sure lovin it now!
Thanks for watching 🍻
Forrest, I say it's never too late to make a good decision. What's in the past is not coming back, it's only the future that awaits you. Happy trails! And thanks for inspiring others along the way.
@Mike , as a fellow aspiring rider age 58, more power to you. 2 more weeks for my MSF course. Can't wait.👍
Oh hell yeah that sounds amazing
Thanks!
I’m super excited to ride to Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks for riding along! 🍻😎
What a great video and commentary. Such spectacular scenery. I'd love to get over to the west coast again soon. Look forward to your ride north next year
Thanks Richard!
I’m glad you liked the video and thanks for Subscribing! 😎
More Adventures coming soon! 🍻
Awesome review thanks for sharing love from Australia
Thanks Stimson! More Adventures and reviews coming out every week or so now 😎🍻
Thanks for watching!
Great video, excellent production. Got my Himalayan in March just short of 12,000 miles, always puts a smile on my face. You got a voice for radio 🙂. Subscribed.
I’m glad you liked the video and thanks for subscribing! 😎 radio? 🤔😂🍻
Thanks for the compliment, more Adventures coming soon! 😎🍻
Great channel, picked up my 2018 himalayan today for soulful slow riding like you do it the best way. Congrats!
Thanks!
I’m glad you like the channel and thanks for Subscribing! 😎
And a BIG CONGRATS on your new Himalayan!
Enjoy the ride and your own Adventures, this bike will take you there!
🍻😎
Love the humbleness of your discovery most folks just to arrogant to admit it's not the speed but the ride I'm glad you discovered two wheels is more than rocket trip to the moon
Thanks James,
Discovery is the perfect word….
I have not only discovered a love of motorcycles but also the love of discovering all new things along the way. Traveling by motorcycle allows me to slow down and take the back roads and discover travel as it should be. I know this might sound cliché, but it truly has changed my life. Welcome to the channel and thanks for watching. 🍻😎
That looks like a really cool trip Forrest, I've only just found your channel so I'm looking forward to reviewing past content and the trip next year. ATB Big Dave Scotland
I’m glad you like the video and thanks for subscribing David!
I can’t wait to start my trip, I will be taking a lot of smaller trips between now and then to keep me going 😎
More Adventures coming soon! 🍻
Great plan for 2022 Forest! Good review of the Himilayan. You're going to have an amazing adventure. Capping it off with the Idaho BDR is a stroke of genius! Enjoy!!
Thanks I can’t wait! My first BDR 😎
Thanks for watching and more Adventures coming soon! 🍻
Wow, excellent video, thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much!
Welcome to the channel…🍻👍
New subscriber here because I just found your channel. Simply AWESOME video and story. Very inspirational
Thank you . I'll be following along now that I found you and I am really looking forward to your upcoming trip heading north.
Mark from Maryland
Thanks for subscribing Mark and welcome to the channel!
I’m glad you liked my take on visual storytelling, I am really looking forward to my trip and being able to share it with everyone 😎
Thanks again for watching and more adventures coming soon! 🍻
Really nice video there and beatiful landscape too. Got one himalayan myselfes and superhappy with that. You got a good northbound plan for 2022, enjoy it.
Greetings from Norway/Oslo
Thanks Lars!
I’m glad you liked the video and thanks for Subscribing!
The Himalayan is a great bike, no regrets buying it 😎
I can’t wait to share this Northbound Adventure with you next summer! 🍻😎
FUN VIDEO... I HAVE A 2021 BOUGHT IN LATE AUGUST OF 2021. ONLY HAVE 150+ MILES ON IT. HAVE BEEN RIDING FOR OVER 50 YEARS AND WITH THE COLD WEATHER HERE IN COLORADO, I AM LIMITED ON WARM WEATHER RIDING- 60+ IS IDEAL FOR ME. I HAVE THE GRANITE HIMMY AND AM WAITING FOR THE THAW!! THANKS, EAGLE-SAN
I’m glad you liked it, hope the THAW comes son for ya 😎 Thanks for subscribing and more Adventures are coming soon! 🍻
I am living through you. That is the bike I want for the same reasons you have it. Love the vid, I am sure your channel will do phenomenal. You have a new subscriber. Please keep up the awesome work, it is very inspiring to us wanna be riders.
Thanks for Subscribing! 😎
I am out riding all the time, new Adventures coming soon! Best of luck to you on getting your own Royal Enfield Himalayan! You will not regret it my friend!
Thanks again for watching 😎
I have been riding for over 50 years. So good to see someone else come to motorcycling. I love your Royal Enfield. Good luck on your big trip this summer.
Thanks!
I can’t wait to go on this trip!!😎🇨🇦
Filming and sharing my adventures is a lot of fun, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. More Adventures coming soon!! 😎🍻
Nice job with the video. The narration was very well done, easy pace good stories. Similar to pbs "alone in the wilderness". Looking forward to seeing more. Driven many times from CO to AK, but one day will do on my 06 KLR. Cheers.
I’m glad you like the video Dave! Sorry for the late response but I’m currently on a 25 Day Rd. trip through British Columbia and Alberta Canada for my new series for the channel. So stay tuned as more aventures are on the way! Thanks again!
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Great, chilled out vibe... I'm going to buy me one of these, happy travels 🍀
I promise you will not regret buying one! 😁
I’m glad ya liked the video, I will be leaving for my big trip to Canada soon and videos to follow!
Safe Rides on your new Royal Enfield Himalayan 😎🍻
Thanks for sharing you story Forrest...love it. Welcome to the adventure motorcycle community! Great 2022 plans. You should consider going through Glacier NP on you way back home before you pick up the ID BDR. May your dreams come true. I've been riding on the street for 35yrs and have logged over 100K miles (most on-road riding BMW's) and hope/plan to do many more...
Thanks Roger! I will be finalizing my exact route over the winter, I will look at Glacier NP along the way, thanks for the suggestion! 😎
Excellent video, I enjoyed how you put this together. Soothing voice too, you are an easy listen sir.
Thanks!
I’m glad you liked it, I just got back from a 24 day ride through British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦
More videos coming soon 🍻😎
Marvellous video and story.
Thanks!
I am really enjoying this motorcycle, and filming my adventures with everyone is so much fun!
I’m glad you liked the video and more adventures are coming soon .
🍻😎 thanks for watching and subscribing 🍻
I phoned up and booked my license with credit card a little over 12 years ago after watching Long Way Round. It's the best thing I've ever done. Hello from Scotland and good luck with the channel. Subbed
I’m so glad you like the channel and thanks for Subscribing!! 😎
After watching Long Way Up, I was so amazed that I binged watched Long Way Around and Long Way Down 😂 I’m with you, getting my motorcycle license was the best thing I’ve ever done!
More Adventures coming soon!😎🍻
Loved the story mate. And love the bike.
Thanks and welcome to the channel.
Love the bike, well said!
Forrest 🍻😎
Thanks for sharing your adventures. Looking forward to seeing you head north. I ride a 1200RT and took my longest trip last spring. 1200 miles camping along the coast and down to Malibu Canyons.
Thanks David!
I can’t wait to ride North this summer 😎
Safe Rides my friend!
I just watched your video because I am thinking about a Himalayan and really enjoyed it. You took a nice relaxed way of presenting this bike, which was just perfect. I'm looking forward to more of your videos and am one step closer to purchasing a Himalayan. Also, I live in Humboldt County for 17 years and watching you ride up HWY 299 brought back a lot of memories.
Hi Joe,
I glad you like the video and thanks for watching!
That’s very exciting that you are thinking about buying a Himalayan! All I can say about the bike is that it is perfect for the kind of travel/adventures that I take. All backroads when possible, no rush, and it’s a camping beast! It takes me everywhere I want to go with confidence.
In short, it’s perfect for me and Humboldt county 😎
Hope it works out for ya, you won’t regret it! 🍻
Came across your channel, excellent video(s)! Yeah the Himalayan is a sweet bike and Northern California also deserves a visit haha. Ride safe!
Thanks for watching, I’m glad ya like the channel! Northern California is so different from the Southern part of the state.
More Adventures coming soon! 😎🍻
'You ride rain or shine', I'm sure we have less shine here in the UK. Lovely bike.
Thanks!
I live on the coast and we get a lot of rain from October through April but after that then it’s really nice or really foggy 😂
Thanks again for watching 😎🍻
We got our Himalayan's two months ago and loving every minute. Just wish we had your weather! Hi from UK
I am pretty lucky that I live in a area that I can ride year round (if ya don’t mind the rain).
I’m glad you like the channel and thanks for Subscribing!! 😎 More Adventures coming soon! 🍻
Love the video….. keep it that way.
Thanks!
I’ll do my best 😎
Nice one Mr Forrest! Great video!
Thanks!
Welcome to the channel!
More Adventures are coming soon 😎
So glad that I found your channel!
I’m glad you liked the video and thanks for watching! 😎
Thanks NM ADV. Enjoyed your video. Think I’ll tag along. Liked & subscribed. Happy trails.
So glad you like the video word and decided to tagalong! Sorry for the late response but I’m currently on a 25 Day Rd. trip through British Columbia and Alberta Canada filming for my new series for the channel. So stay tuned as more adventures are on the way soon!
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I finally got caught up on you channel. Thanks for sharing your story with us! Best of luck on your northern tour! We’ll be looking forward to it!
Thanks so much for watching!
I am really excited about the trip and equally excited to share it with everyone!😎🇨🇦
Now the long wait through winter begins 😂
At least I can continue my local Adventures here on the North Coast 😎
More Adventures coming soon!
Merry Christmas and thanks again!
@@NorthboundMotorcycleADV Merry Christmas!
Great content. Love it
Thanks Ray!
More videos are on the way….🍻😎
Having owned that bike for the worst of years, you must be chomping at the bit to head further north Forrest, and I sincerely hope you're able to make that trip. Thanks again for the views of the giants. 😎
You are correct!
I am Chomping at the bit to head North 😂
I’m glad you liked the Giants, more Adventures coming soon!😎
I wish I could give this video 2 thumbs up. Love it Forrest. I can't wait to see your trip North into Canada 🇨🇦 that looks like one helluva journey 👍
Thanks Martin!
Honestly I can’t wait 🇨🇦 The exact route is still in the planning (which is part of the fun) 😎
Motocamping off this bike is what I live for! 🍻
@@NorthboundMotorcycleADV brilliant mate. Good luck with it 👍
Hermosos paisajes y relatos! Te felicito por haber descubierto andar en moto y viajar. Estoy esperando que me entreguen una aquí en Argentina los próximos días. Espero disfrutarla igual que tú. Abrazo!
Thanks for watching! I’m glad I discovered traveling by motorcycle to lol! I hope you get your new bike soon and I’m sure you will enjoy it as much as I do! Safe rides and thanks again for watching, more adventures are coming soon! Argentina is on my list, maybe in a few more years 😁
Great video, Forrest! We went for the same mods you've got, and some PivotPegs in place of the stock pegs. Snowing like crazy right now, so riding's done in this part of the mountains though. If you're heading South out of Bend, going anywhere near Glacier NP, be sure to stop at Polebridge Mercantile on the West side of the park-incredible baked goodies!! Folks come from all over the world for their huckleberry-stuffed bearclaws!
Huckleberry-stuffed bearclaws you say, 🤔👍👍👍I will see if I can make that happen 😎
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
More Adventures coming soon!😎
Great video, thanks for sharing. Liked and subscribed.
Safe travels
Thanks Alex and welcome to the channel!
Feel free to comment often, I try to respond to them all… 🍻😎 Thanks for riding along
You have an acting voice. I can picture your voice doing video games. Love the video and the pop ups with details on your accessories. Nicely done.
Thanks so much Lisa, and welcome to the channel! I’m glad you like my brand of visual storytelling, more videos coming out weekly 😎🍻
That is cool, fingers crossed on the borders for ya. I did not get a Himalayan, due to budget issues, I used my first covid stimulus check and a work bonus and bought a chinese dual sport. It is going on season three and it is still going. I was 53, had not ridden for 30 plus years. That motorcycle safety class hooked me as well. Ride all I can now too. I retire in 5 years to age gracefully on two wheels. Have a great season and ride safe.
I like your 5 year plan!! I am looking forward to a similar plan myself 😆
Thanks for watching!
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Been riding for around 40 years and still get goose bumps every time I hit the starter button. Great video !! I mostly do long distance highway touring from my home on Vancouver Island down through the southwestern states and in to Mexico but I am
Leaning towards the adv route and have been looking at these bikes for a long time now after following Itchy Boots from the beginning. My only reservation is the lack of power after riding Harley touring bikes for so long. But as you said that’s not the reasons people buy the Himalayan. Still might get one yet.
On a side note I recently got lost in your neighbourhood and ended up riding right through the Humboldt County region from the coast to Redding. Stopped at that same rest stop. Then a week or so after I got home discovered Murder Mountain on Netflix and it gave a whole new perspective on the route that I just rode through 😳
Anyway subbed and looking forward to your 🇨🇦 adventure
I glad ya like the channel and thanks so much for subscribing!!
The lack of power on the Himalayan for those long rides is more than made up for in terms of pure joy of riding on the roads less traveled my friend! If you are still considering getting one all I can say is DO IT 😁 you won’t regret it.
As for traveling in Humboldt county, 😆 things are A LOT DIFFERENT NOW 😎😂 Murder mountain was REALLY HEAVILY dramatized.
Also, marijuana became legal shortly after that was filmed. So now it’s not so bad 😂 as long as you do your camping in the National Forest and not on private property by mistake you would be, I promise 👍 in fact I have been planning a “Backcountry Discovery Trail” trip that will take me through some really amazing and remote places.
Thanks again for watching and I can’t wait to ride through your part of the world later this year!
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So relaxed now...loved this, good luck with the trip, Forrest...from a fellow Himi owner in the U.K..
Thanks Robert!
I’m really looking forward to my big trip later this year. Fun and relaxing is what I’m going for, sounds like I’m halfway there 😎 Thanks for watching 🍻
Great video. Love the relaxed Bob Ross feel to it. California looks amazing brother. Ps my mrs has the Himalayan and I love riding it as much as her. I’d definitely invest in some better handguards though…she dropped hers and the OE ones bent straight away. Happy travels ✌️🏍
Thanks Tony!
I’m glad you liked the video, the Himalayan is so much fun to ride and thanks for the heads up on the guards. 😎🍻 Thanks again for Subscribing, more Adventures coming soon!
Great channel got a new sub ;) i love my Himalayan 2022 euro 5 with the trip nav
Thanks for subscribing! I am really having a great time with my Himalayan and really glad I can share my part of the world with everyone!
Thanks again for watching! 😎
Cheers!
You're video was great, you just have "it", keep it up and you will get many subscribers. I have been checking out the Himalayan lately and I am very tempted to get one, even thought I just bought a new sport bike last year haha. Anyways, I am subscribed. I wish I had a someone like you to ride with, it makes it a heck of a lot more fun. Alaska and Baja are two motorcycle trips I would personally love to do, and hope to someday!
Thanks! I’m glad you liked the video and thanks for Subscribing to the channel, more Adventures coming soon! 😎
If you are thinking of getting a Himalayan, all I can say is DO IT! 😂😎 I promise you will not regret it!
It will take you to Alaska and Baja with a smile on your face for sure. 🍻
Brilliant mate. You are bang on
Thanks!
I absolutely love this bike!
Thanks for watching and subscribing….😎🍻
I really got drawn in by your narration style! Very well joined with the music. Thank you. I would love to own one of these, but for the spoke wheels. Tubeless would be an asset to this otherwise gem of a bike.
Thanks for the compliment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
It is a “gem” of a bike, don’t let the spoked wheels get ya down, I’m pushing 20,000 miles now and still now problems 😎
Thanks again for watching 🍻
Very nice video. Loved the voice-over. Keep it going, brother.
Thanks! 😎
More Adventures coming soon!
Thanks again for subscribing!
Good video, nice and calm. Im bying my REH today and hopefully picking it up this weekend. (Sweden here)
I wish i had mountains like that to ride in!
Hey CONGRATULATIONS Tommy on your new Himalayan! Fantastic news!! You are going to love it even without the mountains! 😎
Thanks for watching and safe rides my friend.
Well done... Have fun. .
Thanks!
I’m always having fun when I’m on this bike 😎
Motocamping adventures coming soon! 🍻
Great video, such a mellow voice too, looking forward to seeing your next adventure, good luck for it. Considering a Himalayan myself, not rode for 12 years! There are other options but that's a joy of biking I guess, I don't care about 0-60, top speed etc, I want cheap, economic, easy to maintain and tinker with.
Thanks Stephen!
I’m glad you liked the video and thanks for Subscribing! 😎
From what you described above, I would say the Himalayan is a perfect choice for you. It’s a no-frills bike that is super fun to ride and extremely capable to take me anywhere I want to go with it. If it breaks down along the way, it’s easy to work on on the side of the road or any mechanic around would be able to fix a problem with it. It gets great gas mileage and it carries enough gear for me to go camping with and seek out my own adventures at my own pace on my own schedule. I can’t say enough about this bike!👍
Thanks again for watching and more Adventures coming soon!😎
Happy for you..
Thanks!
I’m glad I can share my adventures with everyone, 😎 more videos coming soon
Sounds like a good plan for the summer! Fingers crossed...
I have a backup plan if the border is closed, but let’s keep those fingers crossed for sure 😎
Thanks for watching!
Nice video, the Himalayan looks like great adv dual sport ride. All the best on your trip.
Thanks Bill, I’m glad you liked it!
I have really enjoyed owning the Himalayan, more Adventures coming soon! 😎
Thanks for Subscribing!
Wonderful to watch 😊
Greetings from Serbia. New subscriber
Welcome Andrej!
I’m glad you like the channel and thanks for Subscribing!
New Adventures coming soon! 😎🍻
Yup,, that's the right bike for getting out there, and up there, to see the world with no worries.
Your ride next season sounds perfect, and I'm lookin' forward to watching along via your videos.
Don't let your cousins see how you spell "guard", though. :-)
Oh darn it, dyslexia got me again 😂 Oh well, can’t go back and change it now 😂 Thanks for watching I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I am really really looking forward to that trip. 😎🍻🇨🇦
Wow!
😎 Thanks for Watching!
More Adventures coming soon!
HI Forrest. I lived in Eureka 3 different times for a total of 7 years. Always loved the area and have friends living in Bluelake. I am in Thailand now and I am planning to buy a Himalayan in the future to travel around Thailand. It was great to come across your channel and I will subscribe for further videos. Take care and stay safe........Sal : )
Hi Sal, welcome to the channel and you’re gonna love your Himalayan when you get it! I have to admit, living in Humboldt for the past 12 years has been the best part of my life. I absolutely love it here and the Himalayan is perfect for this area. Thanks for watching and more adventures are coming soon!😎
Your trip sounds wonderful. Hello from Roslin, Ontario, Canada
Thanks, I have been planning it ever since I bought my bike 😄 I have never been to your part of Canada but maybe someday, I got the travel bug bad 😂
I’m glad you like the channel and thanks for Subscribing! More Adventures coming soon!😎
Gran moto. Estilo único...estoy tras ella.. ojalá el próximo año pueda comprarla...excelente vídeo saludos desde Mendoza Argentina
Glad you like the video and thanks for subscribing, good luck with your Himalayan 😎
Hi, there, great video, very inspirational... and good review of the Himalayan...
Thanks!
I’m glad you liked it and thanks for Subscribing!
Just my honest thoughts on this bike, I love it!
More Adventures coming soon!😎🍻
nice story great views. the bike you have is just perfect. the bike gives you freedom to go where you want and do it on a budget. here where i am in Asia it has a huge following.
Thanks, I’m glad ya liked my story! 😎
The popularity of this bike in the US continues to grow and I get comments from people everywhere I go 😎 To Freedom! 🍻
@@NorthboundMotorcycleADV my observation that is just perfect bike. your in a great part of the world. looking forward to seeing what you do next
Great editing and beautiful video. had to subscribe 😀
Thanks!!
I’m glad you liked the video and thanks very much for subscribing! 😎
More Adventures coming soon, I love riding this bike!😎🍻
@@NorthboundMotorcycleADV Himalayan is so good. Myself planning to buy the upcoming RE Scram 411.
Happy to be part of your future adventures. Best wishes and travel safe mate. Cheers 🍻
Mr Johnson amazing content and its soothing to listen to your narration. My self as an owner of Himalayan love your video have a same bike red and black. I suggested before can you please make a video about upgrades and also the links for products so we can shop and i am so excited to follow your journey. Someday i would do the same living in central Cali have to get out of this depressing place and head north some day.
Thanks you for simple Beautiful videos.
I am so glad you are enjoying the channel.
In this video at different moments, I zoom in the camera on an upgrade that I have made and show the manufacturer at the bottom of the screen.
Thank you for your suggestion on putting links for the products.
I have updated the description content for the video and have added links to all of the accessories and upgrade I have made thus far. I hope this helps.
Thanks again for watching, More Adventures are coming soon!
Cheers my friend.
Good for you, like your presentation. Reminded me of the Grizzly Adams show back in the day. I just bought a Himi mainly to encourage my squeeze to learn to ride. I’ve ridden it a few time and decided to use it for my trip across the Mediterranean this year unless she gets her finger out😇. If she does then I’ll be clambering back in a now somewhat hefty old school gs 1100 … here’s hoping..
Here’s to hope 🍻😎
I’m glad you liked the channel and thanks for Subscribing! I forgot all about that show lol, I used to watch Grizzly Adams all the time 😂
Safe rides my friend!
You deserve a million subs my friend! As far as I'm concerned you have some of the best content on UA-cam. You are living sir!!! I shot you a PM on FB messenger as well buddy. I love the idea of the bdr. I was gonna tell you it would be a perfect time to take it but you beat me to it. Ride on brother!!!!
Thanks so much for the kind words!
I feel very privileged to be able to ride where I do and share it with everyone, safe rides to you my friend and I’m looking forward to your next adventure as well!
Cheers 🍻🍻😎
I enjoyed your video a lot. I have been riding for about 30 years but mostly cruisers, my last one being a Shadow 1100. I am awaiting delivery of my new bike, a Royal Enfield Scram.
Fantastic! Congrats on the new bike!
There are some really good videos out there on the Scram, let me know how it works out for you.
I’m glad you liked the video and thanks for subscribing!
More Adventures coming soon!
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Cool!❤
Thanks!😎
Very well done video.
Thanks, glad ya liked it! 😎More Adventures coming soon!
Cheers to 1 year of ownership! 🍻 Mine is in March. The Himalayan is my first bike and I couldn't be happier. Next year I am planning for multi-day trips. I'm in Ohio so we don't have nearly the awesome places to do that as you do though...
Thanks! I’m so happy with the Himalayan, I can’t see myself on any other bike 😂
Thanks for watching and more Adventures coming soon my friend!
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Great video. Subbed to your channel. I like your easy going style. I've been down Hwy 299 a couple of times before in a vehicle with 16 more wheels..a truck lol. Watching all of the Himalayan videos I can. I have a HD Springer, but I want a low cost, anvil simple ADV bike that still looks like a motorcycle and I think the RE Himalayan fits that description. Any issues in those 13k Miles? Stay safe!
Thanks so much for subscribing and I’m really glad you enjoyed the video!
One of the things I love about the Royal Enfield Himalayan is that throwback classic look. It’s how I think a motorcycle should be. All I can say is I love this bike and recommend it to everyone!
To answer your question, I’ve had no issues within the 13,000 miles, I am now over 18,000 and still have no issues. Well actually there is one small one, the instrument gauge has rattled loose inside and I will have to open the glass and see about fixing it to stop the rattling noise lol, but other than that the bike is solid. Thanks again for watching and don’t forget to turn on the notification button, a new video came out today!
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Forrest
Great plan 🙂👍
Thanks!
The trip North was amazing!
Thanks for riding along, new videos every week or so…🍻😎
@@NorthboundMotorcycleADV I am interested in the quality of this bike. Is it a rust bucket? 🤔 It's so difficult to get truth in reviews. Some people like to bash things and spread disinfo, and some don't like to share the truth 🙂
Respect
Thanks!
The bike did pretty good on my trip to Canada.
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I wish my Himalayan could get out to BC. It's a little far. You should really enjoy the ride you have planned. Interior BC and Alberta Rockies are destinations to relish and to have great riding....all the best and have fun planning the trip
I can’t wait for my big trip to start and so excited to be able to share it with everyone! 😎
I’m glad you like the channel and thanks for Subscribing!
Merry Christmas, and more Adventures coming soon! 😎
11months kamakazi moto no vid.... if your watching best wishes from uk ... ps i got mine before starting too watch ..."wiltshire man" our uk top man himalyan owner....i first saw the himalayan carb version when they first came out liked what i saw....merry christmas forrest🎄🎄🎄🎄🍾
I’m a big fan of Wiltshire Man 😎
Someday I would like to ride those roads as well!
Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas! 🎁