Thanks, I really didn't expect it to be holding up this well, especially considering what Ive put it through 🤪

I finally got around to cleaning it and kind of surprised by how well it has survived the elements.

I was pleasantly surprised how well it held up sitting out in the elements. I was expecting more rust on the bike itself.

Just don't ever drop it on its side, you will damage the ground. Mines got minimal rust spots, only where gravel has taken the paint off, and some bolt heads. 3 years old now, but I do wash mine occasionally

I was thinking the same thing, too bad there aren't stainless bolt kits you could just purchase and swap them out.

@@UncleVoodoo I bought Stainless Kits for my two Jap bikes I bought in the late '70's, back then you could get them for most bikes at your local shop or they could order them and get them in a week to 10 days (the standard timescale back then). I am surprised an enterprising Indian isn't selling kits?

I always try to stress to people not to buy one if you need to be running 65+ for any extended period of time, "performance" mods are really just a complete waste of money on these.

@@UncleVoodoo I blame Itchy Boots for my purchase :)

@@rideon41 You fell in lover with her so that's your own fault. 🥰😍

Good thing cloud damage doesn't exist!

I love me a good small displacement bike, I am a bit disappointed they aren't doing a 500 classic or Himalayan. The 450 will be liquid cooled which drops it off my radar but Im sure others will like it.

@@UncleVoodoo Exactly then they will be in a water cooled competition that includes all the Japanese brands that have perfected that technology...

@@DJPTEXAS They'll gain performance for sure but they are straying a bit away from being the everyman's workhorse bike that is intended to be maintained by the owner in the process. Im fine with them making advancements, I just hope they don't abandon their bread and butter anytime soon.

👍👍@@UncleVoodoo

Yep had the same issue, the rubber parts lasted a year or two - the biggest crime I found was my 2019 had 2011 tires on it new from the factory. Hardly got a few years on them before splitting started.

@@cryptokev1759 I use the bike for around town and enjoy it but you have to be a mechanic or inclined as you would be running to the dealer all the time...

Ive got one little rubber boot that's disintegrating so far, the stock Ceat inner tube I replaced was beyond shot. I assumed Id see more rust on the bike itself but it seems to be just a few bolts and accessories are all that's really showing wear.

My dealer says he can't keep the 350s in stock and he can't move the 650s. The Interceptor is high on my "next bike" list but Im not really drawn to it as a bike Id love for some reason. I like the Continental GT too but it's a bit impractical for me. I do love the looks of the Classic 350 but Im not sure about giving up even more power. Of the 5 or so bikes Im considering hard... 3 are Royal Enfields.

​@@UncleVoodooi reckon the classic frame with the himalayan motor would be a killer combination

no I don't use a cover on it, and its actually only been washed once in three years!

Im pretty impressed, Ive had plenty of other bikes that didn't fare as well from sitting outside.

I do have a shed but it's too small for a bike. I rent so Im a bit limited on my amenities 🤣

Ive used them in the past and experienced the wind catching them like a sail and blowing the bike over.

They in some places. They usually use a salt solution right before the snow hits then apply a grit once its on the ground.

Believe it or not..... this bike has only been washed once in 3 years. It gets a good rinse when it rains or I cross a river though 😂

@@UncleVoodoo BTW... My bike is called Rocinante too... I was I was being super clever and posh referencing Cervantes but I guess I'm not nearly as sophisticated as I thought 😂

Hi, I hope you are doing well. I'm not preaching or anything like that but the Himi is a hobby kind of thing. If you check y-tube you will find that some of your issues are common. The battery is no good, you can extend the life with regular charging (Ol' Man Ronin and others ) some of the other issues can be solved with a factory computer update. Compass may or may not come back in with the figure 8 thing. The bike at that price point is a steal. Mine works great and I hope that yours could be usable with a little effort should you so choose but I fully understand that when you purchase something it should be right. Best wishes to you in the future!

I do, and that's a big consideration as to wether I buy a bike or not. I won't touch a bike if I can't do the work myself. Im currently crossing bikes off my "next bike" list that require the dealer to reset the maintenance light on the dash. The Interceptor isn't a bike I currently love but it's very high on my list due to ease of maintenance. It's the only bike (engine) that RE got right in this area imho. Oil changes are an absolute breeze and even though there are 8 valves... they actually pretty accessible, check out this video- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ocuIZcdjvLK7lo0.html The Interceptor might not be a bike I love (currently)... but it may be the bike I need.

@@UncleVoodoo Thanks for your reply.

@@samuelfink4799 NP. If you want ridicules easy valves... look at the Moto Guzzi v7, too bad the rest of the bike isn't that well done for the money.

I have one but don’t use it much out of concern that it would catch wind like a sail and knock the bike over

@@UncleVoodoo A 400 lb bike???

@@spencervidal3168 yes, as I mentioned in the video it’s been blown over once even without a cover