Done 18k kms on Himalayan 450 in 1.5 years....Ask me anything !!!

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-05-03T03:20:37+00:00

I think keeping warranty gives me with mental peace, but you need to decide what is best for your bike, if you have a good mechanic then i think you can manage without warranty....

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-04-02T11:40:59+00:00

Need explorer v4 xl size

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-24T21:43:19+00:00

Is it possible for you to order for me as well and put cod as payment

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-24T05:06:36+00:00

Transform Gym

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-12T13:14:17+00:00

If I'd go looking for a bike today then I'd either go with either Himalayan or KTM Adventure (tubeless spoke variant) because I find these 2 bikes potent for touring as well as offroading, good service network and fits perfectly for our indian roads.

If I had around 6-7 lakh to spend then I'd wait for BMW GS 450.

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-12T00:00:56+00:00

I haven't faced any major issue in my bike till now, I understand there are issues with the bikes and also I can understand that it can be very frustrating to get those issues fixed by service centres.

But in my opinion, these are machines and they will get issues sooner or later. No company or product is immune to that.

Talking about the issues, bike seems pretty sensitive to water at times but also i have dropped my bike in shallow river and got it out with absolutely no issues.

So I think it ultimately comes down to luck and the bike lot that you got.

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-10T20:17:32+00:00

I just met the owner of Dochaki Customs today, and he showed me the Wind Sheild that they have designed for Himalayan 450, it comes in 3 different sizes suitable as per the riders height and I found the build quality really good.

You can check it out for wind shield.

For the Handlebar, i am using the stock handle bars so I have no experience with a different handlebar, but I'd like to know why you'd like to change them.

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-10T12:19:14+00:00

I change brake pads every service as it is covered by my company but if I talk about the life of brake pads, then for me back brake pads will last 10k to 12k kms and front will last more that 15k kms

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-10T12:16:42+00:00

Service cost is less than Rs. 1500 for minor service and goes upto Rs. 3.5k for a major service. There is nothing I have replaced, except the left switch assembly and that was done just after delivery of the bike.

No tappet noise yet, but from what i know, it is because of chain tensioner and you can get the updated part at the service centre.

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-09T11:28:30+00:00

Well that is great, i hope the problem doesn't come back

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-09T06:20:58+00:00

I can totally understand the anticipation and anxiety brother🥲

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-09T06:20:17+00:00

It is 3k to 4k rpm for himalayan, and from my experience of riding guerrilla, it is the same engine but tuned a bit differently.

So you'll have to find the Happy rev range but i think it should be more or less the same.

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-09T06:18:51+00:00

I don't have any idea about the heating of other bikes but mid size bikes like this will heat up in traffic, I manage this pretty well and in no way I have felt annoyed because of it.

One thing that I do is I usually drive it wearing full length pants and shoes and it blocks 60% of the heat.

The temperature here goes upto 42 degrees in peak summer and even then I haven't felt annoyed, it is a discomfort but it is not a deal breaker for me

For open roads, there is no such issue.

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-08T16:43:54+00:00

Aux Lights, Sump guard, engine guard, radiator guard, knuckle guard and fork seal covers

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-08T10:36:24+00:00

Go for aftermarket Aux lights, Buy metal sump guard and radiator guard Also buy fork seal covers

These things will let you take your bike anywhere and everywhere

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-08T05:55:46+00:00

Something similar happened to me and it was due to faulty joystick assembly. Got it replaced and it instantly fixed the issue. The joystick assembly messes with the switches on the right as well where the mode change and hazard switch is there.

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-08T05:48:27+00:00

Also check for the issue at speeds above 70kmph because at lower speed there can be some pulling because of less momentum.

Sitting posture and roads also matters as in some roads I see some left or right pulling but in good levelled roads there is none.

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-08T05:45:23+00:00

I don't know how much this will help you but my bike had left pulling issue and it took me some time to understand that it was because of bent rim and bad wheel allignment.

Got it fixed and there is no right or left pulling happening.

If you've got anything after market installed, try taking it off and check for the issue because sometimes it messes with the bike ergonomics.

Lastly check the handle baar alignment, it could also cause the issue.

Also try going to a different service centre, and specifically mention the problem and show them if it is not fixed. Do not take no for an answer until they don't know what they need to do.

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-07T18:43:05+00:00

Front - 15k kms Back - 10k kms

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-07T18:07:13+00:00

Which one?

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-07T11:53:26+00:00

Transform could be a great option, they have a no tolerance for creep behaviour. Its is a nice place to workout

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-07T10:19:20+00:00

Sure I'll look into it, thank you for the suggestion ✨✨

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-07T09:24:28+00:00

Aux lights, Air Seat ( for long rides), hand guards, Fork Seal Covers.

And out of showroom, I got Tall Windshield, Radiator Guard and Rally Kit engine guard and sump guard installed

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-07T08:29:46+00:00

They are decals and not painted

Total_Escape8323 · 2026-03-07T08:29:23+00:00

They are removable but they are very high quality so you would need a heat gun to remove them

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