Piggy Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 Hey Folks.I was browsing the threads here and I saw mention of someone owning a Himalayan. Interesting looking bike, I was wondering what the build quality was like. Corrosion resistance, reliability etc. I had a look over a Bullet 500 a good while back and it was fairly awful but RE seem to have upped their game in the last few years. I'm not saying I'm going to rush out and buy one but I do sort of like them. Any opinions? Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 I recently had a conversation about this very bike. I’m sure they won’t mind me repeating the Himalayan BS3 is not the same as the BS4. They had a rethink to smooth out some problems. [mention]Speedy23[/mention] who is great on the knowledge and research front was looking into this bike and might be able to offer you some insights. “Speedy are you out there? Mork calling Orson come in Orson......”“SPEEDY”“SPEEEEEEEEEDY”“SPEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE............”Maybe a guest star appearance? Quote
MikeHorton Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 Piggy I've had one since least March. I'm not regretting the purchase at all, 2 quality issues being resolved via warranty clocks misting up and poor paint quality on the pannier rack. The quality on the bike itself has been fine just the aftermarket rack doesn't seem to have the same quality paint. But dealer sorting no quibble.The engine is great ideal for commuts and longer trips done a weekend to Devon with luggage and wife on the back no issues. It is 24.5 horsepower but torquey. As long as ur in no rush to get anywhere its fine and was just what I was looking for 5.5k miles and v happy. Feel free to pm me if you need anymore info Quote
learningtofly Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 Good to hear some positive real life experience. I was in an RE showroom not long ago and I really do like their bikes. So much bang for buck, too. Quote
trcooke Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 I really love that the official promotional imagery show the bike caked in crud with scuffs and scrapes and all. Makes a change from the usual just off the production line, never seen the sun, pushed 10 yards to the photoshoot set, you usually get on manufacturers websites. Quote
Bender Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 Nice range of parking lights https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/254090613868?chn=ps&ul_ref=https%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-134428-41853-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fi%25252F254090613868%25253Fchn%25253Dps%2526itemid%253D254090613868%2526targetid%253D520884172559%2526device%253Dm%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D1006948%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D1594021648%2526adgroupid%253D59100257206%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-520884172559%2526abcId%253D1139126%2526merchantid%253D115080458%2526gclid%253DCjwKCAiA45njBRBwEiwASnZT51iiMnJcrlzVoDtUs5P4XWfZVX262D5twkccKSnSS_kGfDoLBeVpzhoCxFkQAvD_BwE%2526srcrot%253D710-134428-41853-0%2526rvr_id%253D1859450374516%2526rvr_ts%253Df25ef5251680a9e3978213aefffd4276 Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 They need those stickers you find inside swimwear and knickers-“Do not remove underwear to try on” Quote
Bender Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 They need those stickers you find inside swimwear and knickers-“Do not remove underwear to try on” Shazbott Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 They need those stickers you find inside swimwear and knickers-“Do not remove underwear to try on” Shazbott Now now no need for swearing. Unless it’s your bike in the pic then I can send you some antibacterial wipes Quote
Bender Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 Let's not get into wipes Not many himalayans for sale second hand is that a good thing. Quote
MikeHorton Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 Nice range of parking lights https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/254090613868?chn=ps&ul_ref=https%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-134428-41853-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fi%25252F254090613868%25253Fchn%25253Dps%2526itemid%253D254090613868%2526targetid%253D520884172559%2526device%253Dm%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D1006948%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D1594021648%2526adgroupid%253D59100257206%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-520884172559%2526abcId%253D1139126%2526merchantid%253D115080458%2526gclid%253DCjwKCAiA45njBRBwEiwASnZT51iiMnJcrlzVoDtUs5P4XWfZVX262D5twkccKSnSS_kGfDoLBeVpzhoCxFkQAvD_BwE%2526srcrot%253D710-134428-41853-0%2526rvr_id%253D1859450374516%2526rvr_ts%253Df25ef5251680a9e3978213aefffd4276 Lovely headlights. Or cooorrrrrrr as sid james would have said Quote
Piggy Posted February 15, 2019 Author Posted February 15, 2019 Oooooh Matron!Cheers for that, folks. I was kind of hoping they'd get a positive review. I'd read the later model was a great improvement. I'm probably going to be looking for something new later this year so I'm just weighing up my options. I'm a big fan of singles but I'm not sure whether I want something with a bit more grunt. I really dont know what I want. Quote
MikeHorton Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 Piggy,If you ever want a meet up to go for a blast you're more than welcome to cast your eyes over the himalayan and it's a great excuse for me to escape the trouble and strife! Quote
Piggy Posted February 19, 2019 Author Posted February 19, 2019 Thanks Mike.I may take you up on that at some point. Quote
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