I honestly enjoy these tinkering videos of yours. You take things slow and explain well too. I don't even own a Himalayan yet but I've ordered mine and will be driving it here to Finland some time in the next spring so your videos are very good tutorials since you seem to be doing just the stuff I want on mine too.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
You don't know how good it is to hear that. I know they are longer than some people like, but in my opinion, for an install or tutorial video, if you don't show the steps then you're just leaving people scratching their heads and asking questions. I prefer to make the video count and take my time. You'll have to share an update on the Himalayan of yours once you get it and get a good adventure underway!
@Perkelenaattori5 жыл бұрын
@@percyc123 I'm not a native speaker of English and horses were never a big thing here. We use the same word for both cars and bikes in my language.
@wokeupandsmellthecoffee2144 жыл бұрын
Perkelenaattori did you get your Himalayan ? I’d love to ride my bike in Finland, maybe one day .
@Perkelenaattori4 жыл бұрын
@@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214 Yeah but sadly it's stuck in Berlin where my sister lives because of the pandemic. Currently the government here is already making plans to continue with the lockdown till July and if the lockdown is eased I'm going to have to work hard just to recoup the losses I've had in the time. Truly a shitty situation we're in.
@Perkelenaattori4 жыл бұрын
@@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214 And now I'm the owner of a 2013 F800 GS instead. Coronavirus ruined my plans of getting a Himma but I've been very satisfied with my GS and managed to clock almost 4000km on it this summer just traveling around Finland and northern Norway. My sister who fortunately has a license bought the Himma for herself to travel around Germany. Worked out great in the end even though I don't have a meme-bike.
@car20694 жыл бұрын
I dont own a RE Himalayan... I dont plan on owning one (just bought a new CRF250L).. but I really love the bike and enjoy watching people hook them up! good video.
@p.manikandarajandr52905 жыл бұрын
Like from India.we support you. Never give up these tutorial
@user-rw4oi1dd9c5 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you for videos!! I have a snow Himalayan and I want the stuff you’re putting on. I love your engine guards!!!!!!! I need to watch that video again
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
You are more than welcome Dayton 675! Happy it helps. Cheers from Alaska! 🙂
@aliendude40644 жыл бұрын
What is snow Himalayan???
@tangoindiamike91894 жыл бұрын
@@aliendude4064 They call the color for the white Himalayan "Snow White". The matte black is called "Granite". The newer 2020 Himalayans have more color options, like Rock Red and Lake Blue. There is also a silverish matte color but I'm not sure what they officially call it. For the Rock Red, only the front half of the tank is a glossy red and the back half is gloss black. With the Lake Blue, the front half is blue and the back half is white. The silver one is all silver except for the knee pad locations are darker.
@Oiii6152 жыл бұрын
Love your work on RE H.
@jose-mca75 жыл бұрын
What a good thing for any adventure biker is to be confident that you'll not gonna be out of gas in your trips! And... Yes, nice cans and fixing system. Kind of things I love to buy, than eagerly wait to receive, than install by myself... Oh, those cool adults toys!
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
I can happily report that the cans and brackets did really well during my recent 2,000 mile trip. I was able to play around with no worry of fuel, and if I came across someone else with fuel issue, I would have been able to save the day. 😃👍 Also the added weight up front really helped with the handling after putting all my luggage on the rear. There must be a balance. Thanks José!
@Alferguson01 Жыл бұрын
Hi Justin - I know it's been a minute since this video was made. My thought is - why not just remove the gas tank to ease the install? I have the parts and am waiting for the 300 mile service which I'll do it myself When I pull the tank to do the valve adjustment, I'll tackle the can mount attachment. I'll be sure to chase the threads - I'd rather use blue locktite than putting oil on the threads to ease the install. Thanks for sharing your install experience. Al
@KARMAkazeMoto Жыл бұрын
Absolutely logical. Should have removed that tank. If I recall, I think I had a full tank of gas. Just a little more annoying to lift off. Didn't expect any trouble, but yeah, removing the tank would have helped.
@WestSussexBiker5 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Makes a nice change to see if anyone else has had problems fitting accessories to the Himmie. The reason you may have had problems with the bolt snapped tightening up is probably due to factory paint in the threads. Read of this problem on a RE forum. The poster said he had to tap the threads first to clean them. It's fantastic that we may get reports of your up and coming trip.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lain De Biker! You may be right about a bit of paint. There was also the issue that the holes in the bracket were so tight (too small actually) that the bolts had no room for play. So I think the holes were not perfectly lined up with the nuts. Close... but not close enough given the tight holes. If I pull them off I may check for residual paint and run a tap through. Thanks!
@TheOldaz14 жыл бұрын
Nice job Justin and some good hints there, especially about opening up the mounting holes a little, it will prevent gauling of the bolts - stainless on stainless always a problem unless lubricated and clearance.
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
Is that the term, gauling? I was trying my best to describe the thread damage. Thanks.
@TheOldaz14 жыл бұрын
@@KARMAkazeMoto Yes, correct term, bad spelling, should be "galling". Plenty info on web re galling stainless steel threads also.
@iRidetas5 жыл бұрын
she has some serious range and capabilities now! looks great particularly in silver! Awesome
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir! I need to catch up on your channel. See what's goin' on in Tasmania.
@mukr29144 жыл бұрын
Silver looks great and fits perfect.
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I lost a bit of paint during a recent 2,000-mile trip, showing a bit of red again, but I'm committed to reworking the silver with a less brittle paint. I like it.
@MrTacklebury5 жыл бұрын
Yep, another helpful one for me. I think I'm going to design a slightly different bracket myself after seeing your issues. Something that will overlap the lower bar and then use the 4 bolt holes. I'm planning to do the locking rotopax mounts too. People here are always ripping off loose gas cans and batteries, etc. Thanks for sharing.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Glad this was useful! I think somehow using the lower bar for added support is an EXCELLENT idea! My original design to cut my own bracket called for bolting into the crossmember/emblem like this bracket, but then having an extension spanning down and resting on the lower bar as well, so the lower bar holds some of the load. To be honest, I was worried the welds on the crossmember would give. After hundreds of bumpy miles I can attest that the crossmember isn't going anywhere. Itchy Boots already proved that I guess... not that everyone has the exact same weld quality. Bummer you have to worry about theft. I would too around town, but not out in the sticks. Bears keep the thieves away! 🐻 😃
@hansverhoeven51563 жыл бұрын
Man that is not only useful but also nice looking the silver
@KARMAkazeMoto3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@roygupte34804 жыл бұрын
You are a stickler for perfection man great job.Loved it man. Thanks.
@2WheelFreak4 жыл бұрын
Great videos bud! 👏🙌 Between you and Itchy boots I am fairly sure I’m going to buy a Himalayan soon! 👍😃🏴
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the positive feedback! Cheers from Alaska!
@hervecuzor42763 жыл бұрын
Got mine a month ago !! Love it 👍
@wokeupandsmellthecoffee2144 жыл бұрын
What a superb presentation and I love your neighbours CB400, I wish I had you as a neighbour as I’d rather give you my money than the thieving main dealers. Ride safe and stay safe 😷
@shaunsalter4505 жыл бұрын
Technically the square holes on the plate are for "coach bolts" (in the UK), normally plain dome-head bolts that are pulled through with a square section on the shaft below the bolt head engaging with the square hole on the plate. The main use is to present a clean look, but more practically to stop people unbolting your kit from the outside, as usually all the fastening nuts holding it on would be inaccessible on the inside of the vehicle. Keep having fun, I enjoy your vids. PS HA I just saw your footnote, you'd already worked that out.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Still useful info Shaun! More detail than I laid out in the footnote. Thanks for the kind words and cheers from Alaska! 🙂
@rickmanley7674 жыл бұрын
Here in the U.S. we call them carriage bolts.
@hansbachtold19662 жыл бұрын
@@rickmanley767 in Switzerland as well
@sumanhore2745 жыл бұрын
U can use one for fuel ad one for water from the first moment considering remote place water conditions ...ad best of luck for the journey man ..
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Good thinking. They do make those cans in white for water use.
@sumanhore2745 жыл бұрын
If u use it as water supplies then bring some power Gatorade and long pipe running inside ur sleeves ..so u don't need stop ..u can directly suck from that while riding ..of course if u manage some ice that would be more better cool water ..but I m on a train now .. so share my views ..
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
@@sumanhore274 One reason why I chose not to carry water and fuel up front is because I didn't want a situation where I used my fuel and then had one heavy can of water on one side making it imbalanced. The other reason is there is plenty of fresh water around in this area, nice clean water. But I think a lot of other people in different places would definitely want to have a can for fuel and a can for water. It only makes sense.
@sumanhore2744 жыл бұрын
@@KARMAkazeMoto how's your bike going ad how's your trip friend ..long time after I opened your channel
@user-gh4wp6wz9y4 жыл бұрын
Just heard about your channel at itchyboots and thought to come and have look. I don’t own a motorbike nor i like to ride one. But still i am addicted to these channels😀👍🏻 Great video though.
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
Hey, that's great to hear! I'll be publishing the first of a series riding the Himalayan to the Arctic coast. I hope you enjoy it, and thanks so much for commenting. 🙂
@user-gh4wp6wz9y4 жыл бұрын
KARMAkaze Moto - thanks for the reply. I will wait for that series and to subscribe your channel now.
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
@@user-gh4wp6wz9y the pleasure's all mine. I love that KZfaq let's me connect with people all over the world. 👍
@peterwrench44165 жыл бұрын
Looks great Justin, always pays to add in the “Macgyver factor” when fitting aftermarket accessories. Very rarely do you get away with a perfect fit.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Ha, I'll remember that one! What would the world be without MacGyver? 😃 Thanks Peter!
@yamahar154 жыл бұрын
That is so much of work which most people won’t be able to do at home if they don’t have the right tools.
@jerzywoking16995 жыл бұрын
Thanks Justin-another great instructional video. Doubt I will ever need to fit these as most of my riding is in Europe and there are fuel stations everywhere, plus a 200 mile plus tank range means I should not get caught out. When I had some fittings for my KTM that need drilling, I marked all the pieces up and took them to a local engineering company, who drilled and debuted the holes accurately for me. Only cost a few pounds-much less than replacing two or three drill bits. Enjoy your trip.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
That's a really good idea. Get the job done right and perfect the first time around. Thanks Jerzy Woking! As for the trip, I've successfully completed the Prudhoe Bay trip. It was fantastic! I have one more install video (heated grips) and then I'll begin sharing the series headed up to the Arctic Ocean.
@vineetmansukhani85284 жыл бұрын
ATTN JUSTIN, Itchy Boots, Noraly, in an early season 2 episode stated that in the USA, jerry cans have to be red. She has them painted black on Dhanno but stated she would have to strip the black paint prior to entering the USA. Nice job on the videos. Take some of Noarly's make it personal and show some more heart and your emotions in your videos and you will be at 100K subscribers lickety split (I hope you get what I'm trying to say here). Cheers!!.
@BikerBytes5 жыл бұрын
You’re keeping me busy lately with all these uploads haha. Off on a group ride in 10 minutes so I’ll enjoy your latest offering tonight out on the deck with a well earned beer 🍻👌👍
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Good plan! And I'm off to the cabin. A bit of concrete work before the ground gets frosty. Have a nice evening!
@robmyers9855 жыл бұрын
Top work young fella. I see young Noraly has scored herself a brand new Enfield due to her original Indian model not being able to pass the pollution laws in Europe.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks once again! Yeah, she's got herself shiny new wheels. I know we wanted to see the original Himalayan make it around the Globe, but we'll all just have to get over it and enjoy the show. 😃
@scottevans8489 Жыл бұрын
The square holes are for using carriage bolts, you can get them at just about any hardware store.
@carlarthur44424 жыл бұрын
Seems to be the motorbike Landrover of the world 🌎, like the video tinkering around in your own time with no rush to really finish in a hurry , that's a really cool idea 💡. You could do with a couple of floats for river crossing . 😂
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
Moto pontoons? I sense a business venture! 😀
@cohall465 жыл бұрын
It is unfortunate that you had so much difficulty in doing what at first glance was a relatively easy install. A lot of issues that you point out for this installation can be applied in other different installations. I am looking forward to your trip.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
I think so too. I hesitated to share this install, but in the end felt that it was more useful to Himalayan owners who are just now considering a Jerry Can install. Thanks Chuck!
@daveinwla63605 жыл бұрын
@@KARMAkazeMoto - It may have been possible to avoid having to cant the jerrycans forward by spacing the steel L-brackets down with one nut on each of their 4 mounting bolts.
@abhiseknarjinary36465 жыл бұрын
The fit on Itchy Boots Himalayan had a nicer fit or may the black colour masked the flaw. This bright red one is very catchy
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Very catchy indeed. I agree, the big red is a bit of an eyesore. Did you catch the end after I painted it silver? Black works ok too, but I do prefer the silver. Blends in a bit more and compliments the ADV look and boxes.
@desroin5 жыл бұрын
@@KARMAkazeMoto I think the boxes in black would fit nicely in with the black engine covers and frame though. Then again taste in styling is very subjective xD
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
@@desroin black paint is probably cheaper too.
@ronniepitt32924 жыл бұрын
I follow Noraly love her channel ..... Just discovered your channel Justin ..... I like yours better because you go through all of the extra customisations and give links
@ronniepitt32924 жыл бұрын
I think ts a male thing
@ronniepitt32924 жыл бұрын
oh! I love the ceramic coating on the exhaust! made such a difference for the better!
@thebenphilip5 жыл бұрын
thank you for these wonderful updates ... pls keep rolling and stay safe on the tarmac
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben! Next up is the heated grips install. A short one. Then I start posting the big trip north. Going to check out a couple of your fashion illustration videos when I get a moment. 👍
@thebenphilip5 жыл бұрын
@@KARMAkazeMoto hey thanks mate.. i got a himalayan too. heavily modified, pls check out the ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN GROUP group on facebook.
@carlarthur44424 жыл бұрын
I notice where you have angled the brackets for a better fit so they don't hit your turn signals , the jerry cans on the Millitary 350 Rotax bikes are positioned on the front of the bike and are set at an angle , just a thought 💭
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'll take a look.
@andrewpeak56584 жыл бұрын
In the process of planning this ride. What was the furthest you travelled without finding a gas station? (How much of the spare fuel did you end up needing?)
@kevindaly50935 жыл бұрын
Another informative video. Thank you. The bike is looking sharp with the recent upgrades. I like the forward rake on the cans.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin! It's a must to clear the lights, but does look a bit better. The other style cans (smaller) are also Rotated quite a bit. Not sure why, but for some reason that's the trend.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
@@toqtoq3361 sure would.
@HappyRiderGajananPatil5 жыл бұрын
Very Good
@vineetmansukhani85284 жыл бұрын
Also another one from Noarly, she settled for two 3 liter cans from China for Dhanno cuz the 6 liters were too much on Basanti. You could only have one 6.6L can and use the other side for another quick access bag.
@jamesmerritt72734 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I am thinking of getting a 2020 Himalayan in the next few weeks
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
@thomaspeabody13554 жыл бұрын
Square holes related to accepting carriage bolts....added strength to the thin wall plate. Old school. Also passive rub against the can.
@detroitpyro2859 Жыл бұрын
What an awesome 👌 video thanks so much sir!!!
@KARMAkazeMoto Жыл бұрын
Any time!
@espositomariano5 жыл бұрын
awesome job!! And you are so good explaining and sharing information... THANK YOU!! It makes me want to buy a himalayan... really... Take care
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mariano! Cheers from Alaska!
@carlarthur44424 жыл бұрын
Think silver looks better , but red if your traveling and you get into difficulty then the red will stand out for emergency 🚨 plus breaks up an outline .
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
True.
@roger43754 жыл бұрын
That’s a LOT OF CAN you have on your bike. I would have thought a smaller set, (like a 1 gallon) would be better as far as appearance goes. You’re going to be the designated tanker in a group ride. I am following Noraly (aka Itchy Boots) and have been following her adventures since she started in India on her original Royal Enfield. While I am not a huge fan of carrying spare fuel, I can see the necessity especially in Alaska and in other remote parts of the world. If you decide to downsize your fuel carrying capacity please mention it in a post. My plans are well in the making for my ride to Prudhoe Bay this June on my V-Strom 1000. I will be leaving from Massachusetts, And yes, I will be taking extra gas on the Dalton Highway. Good riding....
@CV-ec6mk Жыл бұрын
Awesome video bike looks fun
@KARMAkazeMoto Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks CV! Yeah, it is fun. Just simple fun. Cheers!
@markbright78454 жыл бұрын
I guess if all else failed during bracket mounting, you could have removed the fuel tank for better access to those four nuts?
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
If I was to do it all again, I'd either pull the tank or just wait until the next time I was doing a full service and the tank would be off already.
@johnpagejr.76285 жыл бұрын
Just to let you know that if you are using stainless steel bolts and use nylock nuts you have to lubricate the bolts because if you don't a chemical reaction happens that kind of welds the nut in place before you can get it tight. I learn this the hard way after I broke 5 bolts in half and had to call the sales rep for these bolts and he told me what I just told you here.
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
WOW! Wish I had known that. This is really good info. Thanks John! 🤝
@johnpagejr.76284 жыл бұрын
@@KARMAkazeMoto you are very welcome.
@DennisBall4 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't you gain some work room by removing the fuel tank?
@glengarrahy52363 жыл бұрын
Any reason you didn't mount the jerries to the rear of your panniers? I would think if you dropped the bike the jerries are going to be hammered. Love to hear your thoughts
@KARMAkazeMoto3 жыл бұрын
Sure thing. Regarding the cans getting hammered, I'd prefer they take some knocks than my cargo rack and tank. The Rotopax cans are thick, can take some abuse. But the main reason they are up front instead of on the rear boils down to weight distribution and handling. If I put them on the back, it'll make the rear squat more, take load off the front, and potentially set me up for bad handling or wobbling at higher speeds. Additionally I didn't want excessive weight causing any cracks in the subframe or the pannier racks. I already had/have other gear and weight to put back there. Those were my main thoughts. The bike did handle well during my 2000-mile trip to the Arctic and back.
@jonparker6445 жыл бұрын
Looking good in silver great vid. Good luck with the trip.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jon! Hey, the trip is over, and it was a total success. I made it up to Prudhoe Bay and back. Posted a link to follow along with my GPS tracking, so a handful of people are up to speed. Just letting you know. Had a mix of good weather, wind and rain, sub-zero slush and snow... but the Himalayan fared well. Did about 2,000 miles and loved every minute. Well, there was a moment the bike fell over when I was getting my rain gear on, but other that that, loved every minute! I have one more install video to publish (heated grips) and then I start sharing the big adventure. Stay tuned!
@jonparker6445 жыл бұрын
@@KARMAkazeMoto cracking .looking forward to the vlogs. Good to here the trip was good
@MrBikercat4 жыл бұрын
Hello there, watched all your videos. they've very informative and entertaining. Are you planning on doing anymore videos? Thanks
@IRONMAN-kb4su5 жыл бұрын
AWESOME job KARMAkaze looks good ! Now i know if you live here in Canada and you painted them they would be illegal .
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
I'd do it anyway and tell the mounties I'm transporting moonshine. 😁 Better yet, maple syrup! 🍁
@sj_estudio5 жыл бұрын
Parabéns pelo belíssimo trabalho. Realmente ficou muito bom e bonito.
@Wojtekpl25 жыл бұрын
So... It's about 6 liters each, right ? 200 - 300 extra range from both ? Plus of course standard tank capacity. So it's like 600 - 700 km total ? Do you REALLY need that much range between fuel stations ? They look cool tho ! :))
@Wojtekpl25 жыл бұрын
@Thuglife Certainly You will not find such uncivilized territory in America (north), am I right ? :)))
@Wojtekpl25 жыл бұрын
@Thuglife Indeed She did.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
I expect to get this question more than once, and it's a good one. I'll just make it simple and draw up a list of Pros for having these cans. 1. On the recent Prudhoe Bay trip there are two section with 240-260 miles between fuel stations, which means you MUST have spare fuel. If you intend to play around at all, take side roads or backtrack as I did, you must have lots of it. So it depends on the plan. I wanted no limits and no worries. 2. If you plan to ride with bikes that have larger fuel tanks, it's nice to have their same quantity of fuel and not force them to make special plans for you to fill up more often. 3. My experience was that once the Himalayan pannier racks and boxes were installed, the handling of the bike at high speed, and the chance of a wobble, was alarming. Weighting the front end to balance out forces with the rear made a huge improvement, as did tightening up the rear shock pre-load. A must! Those are the biggest issues. Rotopax does make a 3.8L jerry can. It's sort of tall and skinny, but would be perfect for overall function over form. Plus you'd end up with extra space on the cargo rack for something else like a tool pouch.
@barryedwards13364 жыл бұрын
Just one observation does the three screws and washers fixing on the fuel can mounting plate come into contact with the fuel can when you mount it, so that any vibration when mobile will eventually wear a hole into the side of the fuel can, some thing you may want to look into just in case it does.
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
Not even close. Good looking out. That would be a disaster.
@huseyinzara74445 жыл бұрын
Silver looks good.I wonder if you crash motocycle this rotopax not fire?this not dangerous?
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
That would be a strong case for using the Rotopax brand. More durable than the other stuff out there. I suppose you are correct there would be an enhanced risk if you crashed and punctured the cans. For the most part it's not much different than other dual-sport bikes and dirtbikes with plastic fuel tanks.
@pujabelgian5 жыл бұрын
I believe its KarmaKaze.. not Kamakazee! 😁
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
@@pujabelgian true, I have no intentions of doing a crash and burn. None at all. 😁
@robertlewis37122 жыл бұрын
Put a touch of never seize on stainless bolts and nuts or they will gall and break.
@KARMAkazeMoto2 жыл бұрын
Good idea.
@jasonbassett49674 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the post. 👍
@61mexi4 жыл бұрын
Hi i have a himalayan i only chanche light i put led light eye what i want to know is u put balizas light stop Good things tks
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
If you have the pannier rack installed, the rear mount for the turn signals is a great place for a better brake light. I'm considering one of the brake lights that flashes while braking. Perhaps that is the same sort of brake light you are referring to. Good idea! 👍
@lvl34723 жыл бұрын
DID you jsut spray paint the gas cans when you were all done ?
@KARMAkazeMoto3 жыл бұрын
Sure did. Roughed 'em up, hung them by a tree branch, and did multiple coats of primer and silver paint. Did it hold up? Nope. 😆
@kevinnashskitchen35173 жыл бұрын
You should have at least 200 mile range on a tank now over 300 with an extra couple cans.
@SuperAndyyyy2 жыл бұрын
im sure i saw a video where somebody pulled the badge off for access ?
@gearbox37734 жыл бұрын
the jiob is good, but I don't like the front position for jerry can. What happen in case the motorcycle has a crash or incident?
@pujabelgian5 жыл бұрын
That is a Joan Jet intro if I've ever heard one. 😁 re. can placement.. if you're 6-2.. do they affect longer legs.. knees?
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure. I need to grab a tall friend and have them test it. The cans do not extend past the depression in the fuel tank, so if your knees don't go past that, then there should be no problem.
@WolfMates5 жыл бұрын
Very nice detailed instalation :) Its always good to have a fuel backup :) Whats the max range of the Himalayan with and without the jerrycans? :) and the Silver looks good! Ride Safe! :)
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
On the Prudhoe trip I could do between 240-260 miles or so before running out of fuel. Depended on how fast I was riding of course. With the cans... tack on another 200-228 miles. Could get a total of 488 miles if you kept the speed down around 45-50mph. Sorry none of that is metric!
@Amr119593 жыл бұрын
Leave it red. Red is the color code for flammable substance.
@poiui8432 жыл бұрын
Hello, if you fall, isn’t it dangerous to have the fuel can there?
@silktvPDR15 жыл бұрын
I had the same issue with the pre drilled holes, I would have hoped they had updated the brackets with feedback but I guess not!
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
This is good to hear. Well, not GOOD, but nice that someone is backing me up on this. As much as I can make a case for having close tolerances, thus a tightly fitted bracket, there's no reason you should have to thread your bolts through a hole that has no threads. Thanks for the info Silk!
@FloPayer5 жыл бұрын
just had a look at the enfield accessoires site, and thou I like their products, and I am happy that there are such little brands, I still think that their products are way overpriced. With the right kind of tools it would be easy to produce such accessoires by yourselfe. or maybe I just love to create my own stuff 🤓🤪🏍☕️
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of doing it yourself. My big problem was not having a metal brake for steel this thick, plus limited time to get ready for my trip. There's a good satisfaction making your own parts.
@FloPayer5 жыл бұрын
😁 I can totally relate to that. We usually don‘t have every tool 🛠🧰. And time is a very limiting factor. But t makes me thinking, why they have to charge so much for such a simple thing.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
@@FloPayer I don't know. My guess is that it has to do with it being a small company and there's not a huge demand for this product. So to recover their time and expenses it's a little bit more costly. Maybe over the next couple of years when more and more people have this motorcycle the accessories like this will come down in cost. Plus they probably assume their customers are willing or able to spend a little more. 🤔
@FloPayer5 жыл бұрын
For sure, for sure! And small companies have to stay alive somehow! Right now I am thinking on how to build a gps mount that is kind of in between these two that the company is offering. I‘ll show you if I succeed 😊🤓.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
@@FloPayer very cool!
@BikerBytes5 жыл бұрын
Silver was a good choice 👌 Still enough room for your legs/knees without cramping your style? Looking good brother 👊
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Yup, still have leg room, even with thick knee armor. 🙂 Thanks!
@BikerBytes5 жыл бұрын
Excellent ( in a Mr Smithers voice)
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Lol! 😆
@n5zm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@gaylemesser1365 жыл бұрын
Good show today. Thanks for the tutorial. I don't know why, but it always seems like every time I go to modify something there's always a nasty little turn in the road that could not be foreseen. Frustrating isn't it? Red just doesn't go with silver either. Noraly painted hers black. Looking forward to your trip to the north slope. Take care and keep the black side down. Vaughn
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
It's always something! 😆 I ended up doing the North Slope trip with these cans in Silver. Glad I did it. Just too much read. Black did work out well for Noraly. Like her, my paint started to chip. Everything was good until a guy in front of me launched a rock. Hit the right can and there went the first big flake of paint. Oh well! Bound to happen sooner or later. One more install video (Heated Grips) then on to Prudhoe Bay! Coming soon! Rubber side down, will do! Thanks Vaughn!
@gaylemesser1365 жыл бұрын
@@KARMAkazeMoto Scotty Kilmer the mechanic says that they make paint formulated for plastic. I guess you can order it. I would like to paint my Triumph Bonneville a different color, but the tank is metal and the fenders are plastic. Oh well. I enjoy your show. Vaughn
@jeffwise38515 жыл бұрын
Is that white upper front fender there for any purpose other than looks?
@johnmortison57635 жыл бұрын
I know, it looks weird. I took mine off, cut off the rear portion and mounted it on the lower fender. Looks much better. Also put fender risers on the fork. Much better.
@jeffwise38515 жыл бұрын
@@johnmortison5763 We have a new R.E. dealership in town. Burlington WA. at the Harley shop. Took a look at the Himalayan, that front fender just didn't look right to me.
@jeffwise38515 жыл бұрын
@@toqtoq3361 Be interesting to find out for sure.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
@@toqtoq3361 that is exactly right.
@johnmortison57635 жыл бұрын
@@toqtoq3361 When remounted as described, it extends the lower fender forward about 2 1/2 inches which should handle the through off in the front. I'm looking for an extender for the rear end of the fender to help keep the crud off of the engine.
@athersyed99075 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. One question though do your knees touch the cans when you are seated on the bike?
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! The cans do not even extend to that recessed portion of the fuel tank, so most people's knees will not touch the cans. I have a good 3 inches of space actually. On rough terrain moving around more and with thick knee armor, I still did not bump the jerry cans.
@athersyed99075 жыл бұрын
@@KARMAkazeMoto Awesome! Now I am tempted to get a pair of those for my Himalayan too 🙂
@Ijusthopeitsquick5 жыл бұрын
I like the silver look. Can they be painted?
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And yes, I painted them. However, you really have to put good effort into doing it well. My effort was so-so, and I did get some big chips. What needs to happen is: 1. Sandblast the cans to get the surface clean yet rough. Using fine sandpaper is better than nothing, but it's not nearly as good as blasting. 2. Use a, All-Purpose or For-Plastic primer with multiple coats. 3. Then spray many fine coats of flexible/plastic paint. I used silver paint intended for car rims and it was too brittle. Looked good, but cracks when flexed too much. And expect that you're going to end up seeing some red eventually from scratches or something, but it's still better than giant solid red cans. Check local laws. Some places require fuel cans to remain red.
@Ijusthopeitsquick5 жыл бұрын
@@KARMAkazeMoto That's funny, I thought the silver colour was an After Effects trick!
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
@@Ijusthopeitsquick I know, I was laughing. 😁 Real paint!
@storiesbyyousif4164 жыл бұрын
I think Noraly's cans are small and black ones would look better
@denisrousseau90715 жыл бұрын
Stainless in torsion don't work well they snap , yes it is true!
@daveinwla63605 жыл бұрын
@@toqtoq3361 There might be a bit more carbon in stainless steel, but it's primarily chromium that makes steel "stainless".
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Denis. Lesson learned for me!
@rapid135 жыл бұрын
Square holes are for carriage bolts. And lubricating the bolts is a terrible idea.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. 👍
@VictorFalcone885 жыл бұрын
Are you planning a meeting with Noraly, when she arrives in Alaska?))))
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
I'd be up for it. Maybe the more people that ask her, the more likely she'll be to make some plans with me. I think I've had 15 or so people ask a similar question, so it seems like a good idea.
@22fret5 жыл бұрын
She has got her second Himalayan now. Due to European regulations she was not able to register the Indian Himalayan in the Netherlands, therefore she received a new one after around 37.000 kms with "Basanti". Nice to see that there are quite some people enjoying their REHs...
@ecalzo4 жыл бұрын
Bri..lli..a..nt ... :-) luv your videos
@marcogj39605 жыл бұрын
Hi Justin. I hope u r OKey!. Take a look at this. "Aventura Chilota Ep.7 / Llegamos al Hito Cero en Quellón / Viaje en Honda CRF250L. ( Minut 9:38) a friend moto traveler, Javier Valenzuela. A Big Hug.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Doing well, thanks. Just returned from motorcycling in Denali National Park. Now off to a wedding and few days with my wife in Montana. I'll try to watch this on the flight. 🍻👍
@spiritualcramp80004 жыл бұрын
bruh if you slip aside even by standing still you gonna ride a lot far LoL
@raymondo1624 жыл бұрын
paint them Hi-Viz stripes and add the word 'blood' in large, but not too large, letters...……….
@Juanjo_buela5 жыл бұрын
💪💥👌🇺🇾🇺🇾
@daxadventure4 жыл бұрын
Yikes, sorry you wasted your money! You should have done a little more research, hope you post a new video when they start leaking or the jery cans warp from expansion.
@abbastabatabaie93215 жыл бұрын
Less talk, more action. Thank God for the mute button.
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
Good thinking! And the same for people who want shorter videos. There's always the option to fast forward. Thanks Abbas! Your idea might come in handy for someone else. 👍
@KARMAkazeMoto5 жыл бұрын
@@toqtoq3361 I fully expect people to skip ahead, or not watch at all if they have no need for this sort of content. I skip on people's videos too. 😁
@mohammedomrani58465 жыл бұрын
you could find locker for your rotopax fuel at this site : rotopax.com/lox-t-handle.html thank you for your video ,god bless you , we love you
@KARMAkazeMoto4 жыл бұрын
I may do the locking version if I do another long trip through a more populated area. Thanks!