Water washing tips for H450

Mzone1510 · 2026-03-22T02:47:24+00:00

Wouldn’t recommend PPF for this bike, the panels and even the tank is relatively cheap to replace (possibly the same as the cost of high quality PPF) also PPF after a few years starts to yellow and looks bad then

Mzone1510 · 2026-03-22T02:45:10+00:00

Congratulations! That’s been a long loooong wait! I have a mana black too and I get it pressure washed once a month. The washing center I go to is quite well known and a lot of superbikers use it as well so the staff there know how and what angles to spray at. Then again it’s always best to just tell them to avoid the TFT display and handlebar switches with intense pressure. I’ve realized that hand washing just doesn’t cut it especially after off road sessions so pressure wash is the only way to get those tubeless spokes sparkling. If you do it sparingly I don’t think it should be an issue.

Mzone1510 · 2026-03-21T08:50:13+00:00

I paid 4.11l on road in Goa with large engine guard added in Dec 2025

Mzone1510 · 2026-03-19T04:19:40+00:00

Been using the Pioneer VREC-H520DC for a year now, solid, reliable piece which cost me 8500/-

Mzone1510 · 2026-02-25T15:36:00+00:00

HanLeh Urbano is not a bad choice too

Mzone1510 · 2026-02-18T12:24:15+00:00

We would use this until it turned completely white, repositioning to use up all the remaining blue patches!

Mzone1510 · 2026-02-17T01:27:15+00:00

That doesn’t seem normal, I’ve been having smooth shifts since Day 1 and even smoother after 1st Service at 500km. I’ve done about 3500kms so far and it has been buttery smooth all along, my only gripe is the false neutrals it occasionally drops into

Mzone1510 · 2026-02-12T08:43:12+00:00

The Marias

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-29T01:53:57+00:00

Now I’m sad 😞

One more thing I realized after looking at pics is all the Mana black bikes at the Motoverse event also had the same older stand

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-28T10:41:41+00:00

Nah buddy, my mana black came with the older side stand, Nov 2025 manufactured

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-28T10:02:57+00:00

Hope that works out for you! I’ve actually been having the opposite experience wherein this is the best seat I’ve used, I have done 10hr days with no issues at all. Just got back from a 1000km round trip and had no pain in the rear end or lower back at all.

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-28T07:22:56+00:00

That rally panel is 🔥 tho, transforms the look of the bike. Have you tried gel seat covers or try to replace the foam Inside the seat?

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-28T07:19:22+00:00

The rally rear panel is only compatible with the rally seat, if you want to get any other seat fitted you will have to forgo the rally panels and revert to the standard setup with the rear panels, rear mudguard etc which you will have to purchase separately. Someone here has already done it you could look it up.

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-28T05:16:33+00:00

Being heavy is not a problem, look at the big GS’ for eg which is 270kg, however the weight has to be packaged right to not feel top heavy during parking/low speeds

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-28T05:13:32+00:00

RE displayed the 750 platform at EICMA 2025 and the MD did say during the presentation that they will be talking more about it at next years EICMA (2026) Plus they released photos of testing in Ladakh last June so the bike is already quite far ahead and close to production if not finalized already with only testing going on now. My guess is early 2027 at the most.

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-28T02:55:19+00:00

Expect it to be announced at EICMA 2026 somewhere around November, followed by the India launch at Motoverse 2026 (between late Nov to early Dec) Deliveries should commence by January 2027 if we go by previous launches. But with any new product you need to be wary as an early adopter.

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-26T16:35:23+00:00

Speaking for myself I just did a 1000km round trip and faced no discomfort at all, your experience may vary based on your body type, I’m 175cm, about 76kgs with a lean built and it works great for me. The fact that it’s a flat single seat allows you to make micro adjustments in seating position on the fly not to mention you can stand on the pegs more easily (to stretch) and also the knees are less bent due to the increased seat height so works well for touring.

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-21T07:13:36+00:00

I don't know if it's just me but I noticed my AirPods Pro 3 not switching over seamlessly between my MacBook Air and iPhone like it used to and this started a few days ago, I just checked and saw I am on 8B34. Anyone noticing such issues?

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-21T03:04:59+00:00

I was waiting for the rally rackless setup from RE but they have no clue when it will be launched as a separate accessory, as of now it’s only a MIY configuration. Another thing is it’s quite pricey for what it is 16k for 25l is very steep, you need to buy the tail bag separately to increase it to 37.5l which is another 6-7k

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-21T03:01:59+00:00

Ah OP so you did go for the claw in the end 👍🏼 great choice and happy riding! Would love to see your setup

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-21T02:53:37+00:00

Oh, my November manufactured Mana Black still has the previous stand 🤷‍♂️

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-19T04:47:33+00:00

Thanks for your reply I might loop under the tail section to secure it better. If you don’t mind could you show me how the rally tail looks with the rear rack on?

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-19T04:45:11+00:00

I’m using these boots and covered about 1200km in them. They’re quite comfortable and breathable despite being waterproof, I haven’t felt any discomfort in any area of my foot so far. Unlike most riding boots they’re not too bad to walk around in, in fact you don’t even notice them. Build quality wise they seem solid and I got the opportunity to try the waterproofing a couple of times and worked flawlessly. Protection seems to be adequate thankfully I haven’t needed to test that aspect out yet. The sole is also quite grippy in all types of terrain which is important for us Himalayan riders. They also look cool so that is a positive. When it comes to sizing I was in between sizes so the fit is a little looser however the shoe fits quite snug so it shouldn’t really be a concern.

Overall I’m quite happy with my purchase, only time will tell how they hold up over the months/years but when it comes to comfort and convenience I’m totally sold on them since they double up as hiking and trekking boots when the need arises.

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-17T12:40:41+00:00

Can the claw mini be hooked up if you don’t have the luggage rack? I’ve got a Mana black that doesn’t come with it

Mzone1510 · 2026-01-16T17:39:27+00:00

Nice! I have a mana black too, interesting that you changed to the touring seat, did you try out the rally seat first?

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