People have mentioned him a couple times but I haven't watched any. One popped up on KZfaq the other day and it looked like he was shirtless and I swiped him off my the screen. 😆 But hey, it's been a blisteringly hot summer, so who can blame 'im? I'll check his stuff out. Hopefully I'm not duplicating. And if I am, well, hopefully there's something beneficial to the way in which I provide info and produce the video that people can benefit from.

@@KARMAkazeMoto HAHA, a shirtless Brit, funny. I just meant he has already gone where you are going I think, with regard to lubing various places, and probably has some perspective, dunno. He got a bike that had to have the head replaced, so every trail is different. Looking forward to your trip up north. My wingman and his son went in 2011 and I was supposed to be on that trip but family emergency so missed it...but I got a shirt! :)

That's great. On the throttle side you'll have to rotate the front brake line up. No big deal, but be prepared for that. Otherwise really simple. Oh, and if you want to lock your steering, either put your windscreen in the upper position or let the guard push on it a little. It'll lock. I can share a pic with you on Instagram if that helps.

Glad you approve! 👍 Hope you're enjoying summer.

I think there was a misunderstanding. I have the other black hand guard, which is actually installed on the bike right now. I only put the white one on there to check it out and to share with everyone else what you get for the $10. My bike currently has the solid black hand guards on both the left and right side. 👍🙂 Maybe I should have explained it better at the beginning of the video. 🙂

You're very welcome MrBikercat! I'm glad my info has been useful. 🙂

I just tested it my friend! With the windscreen in the low position the hand guard will push on it a little when locking. With the windscreen in the high position it is perfect with a 1cm gap. 👍🙂

So no risers needed.

@@KARMAkazeMoto nice! Buying them right now, thanks a lot J!

Been thinking about it. Possibly on a future trip.

Thanks! I'm currently testing both an electric tire pump and a hand pump to see which one I'd like to use. Some of those little electric pumps are so slow! I'm not usually in a rush though. My tire irons are from Motion Pro, the style that has a wrench on one end. This one fits the 24mm rear axle nut on the Himalayan: amzn.to/2KjQ7vE. And I have two other sizes like a 10 and 12mm, something like that. I may have more to say about my pump choices later on.

Oh, and congrats on having the first comment. Score for you!

@@KARMAkazeMoto /blush Atm I dont use any pumps only tire plug repair kit and those tire repair "spray" cans, but i have to think about geting one for those longe hawls :) Thanks for sharing ;)

Thanks Dave!

I hope some other people read that so they also consider it. And thank you for the compliment. Time to get her dirty! 🙂

My pleasure!

The bolt will thread right into the bar itself. The bar has a threaded insert. In a way it is like a one piece.

@@KARMAkazeMoto Thanks very Much

I could really use a good encounter with a Polar Bear the go viral! 😃

Is there another way up instead of the Dalton? That road has been done over and over on Ice Road Truckers.

Oh yes, black for sure. The white ones are for anyone that only wants to spend $10. Long-term review, got it. Smart man!

I leave on Saturday for a two week trip. I'll be posting when I return.

KARMAkaze Moto Have a safe ride!

The white ones would need some reinforcement for sure. Sounds strange, but even a piece of hanger wire strapped under the "arm" would stiffen it up plenty.

Me too! Let's find out! 😀

Thanks Mark!

I'll take a look. Can send to info@karmakaze.co or if you use Instagram, send them in a private message.

🧙‍♂️ Or wizard. 😁

Yes. 👍 Working on that right now, but it's just a quick install video. Those are the stock panniers from Royal Enfield.

@@KARMAkazeMoto Thanks. Loved your series from Seattle to Alaska!

@@patrickwitt1323 my pleasure. And thank you.

My pleasure!

I do believe there will be one in my bike in the near future. Was just looking for something similar. This is perfect! Thanks Julian! 🤝

My pleasure!

Thank you for the info Vinod. 🙂

@@toqtoq3361 good thinking. Thanks!

@@toqtoq3361 Itchy B. had corroded steering head bearings replaced in Kuala Lumpur at the 11,000 km servicing. The breakdown of the clutch in Iran was due to trying to climb a muddy hill and (she says) due to a clutch cable made too short by her handle bar risers (which she removed). I don't know why she didn't simply have a cable 1 cm longer made or why it wasn't spotted during 2 periodic dealer servicings.

Thanks Mark. 👍

Espero ter entendido corretamente. Eu comprei as caixas do eBay. Este é o conjunto completo e custo. karmakaze.co/ebay-himalayan-pannier-rack-complete Eu senti que era um bom valor. Eu não peguei a caixa de cima. Eu prefiro uma bolsa de viagem macia e impermeável para a posição traseira. O rack traseiro pode ser facilmente reforçado estendendo-se um único suporte ou barra abaixo do rack traseiro até o rack do paneiro, onde as luzes são montadas. Eu não tenho uma foto para mostrar. Espero que isso ajude um pouco. Obrigado por escrever!

@@KARMAkazeMoto Gracias por tomarte un momento para contestar! EL próximo lunes 02/09( si Dios quiere), retiro mi Himalayan en Buenos Aires, ya estoy ansioso!! Ahora veo la publicación de ebay, muchas gracias! Espero verte junto a Noraly, cuando llegue ella a Alaska, son ambos de mi preferencia..! Un abrazo! Jorge.-

@@jorgesuran4208 Estou honrado, obrigado! Espero visitar Noraly quando ela estiver aqui no Alasca. Talvez eu tenha uma festa de boas vindas para ela. Aproveite a sua próxima viagem! Divirta-se, mas fique seguro!

Hi! I'm sorry for just now replying. Did you already figure out what the black things were? They are for the fuel cans. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fs6XmceX2tKno6c.html

They offer some protection from wind. Maybe half the wind you normally get is cut back. But larger guards would do a much better job at that.

@@KARMAkazeMoto thank you

If the windscreen is in the low position, the right guard does put a little pressure on it. Not enough to cause damage, but it happens. But if the screen is in the high position, I actually have about 1'2 inch space! There is no contact. 👌

@@KARMAkazeMoto good stuff. Cheers Justin!!

So got the JFG black guards for my 21 and installed today. Left was a breeze...right not so easy...had to fiddle spacing as the brake lever would hit or to position the end point so it sat under and around the brake cylinder but I think i got in the end...just really fiddly...and now have to figure low/high fitting on windscreen as they definitely hit against on opp lock...so it woudl be slow speed or maneuvering they would hit. I guess next vid Justin "how to change windscreen positions" :-).

Good to hear. You'll appreciate those. I disconnected the brake line and rotated the end connection / banjo upwards. I was then able to clamp fit the handguard mount in a perfectly normal position, right below the brake line. The right hand guard may not bump your windscreen as much after that. Mine did touch the windscreen a little bit, with a slight pressure, with the wind screen in the low position. With the windscreen in the high position there is a 1/2 inch gap between the windscreen and the handguard.

Ha, that is awesome! At $20 I don't blame you.

Hi buy two sets ...and take bar mount brackets centre ones as spares.. cos I've same and they break in fall or in my case just mounting them...alloy is a tad poor quality. ...but there as good as some expensive one's cheers from dave...

@@caroldave4037 Extra mounts is a great idea! 😀

@@KARMAkazeMoto side note !your goodself.. nathan postman and the amazing noraly have confirmed my reason to be purchasing a himalayan ..tested one recently and as a second allrounder bike it fits my bill..now wonder if anybody does ceramic coating in UK. ..cheers from dave

@@caroldave4037 some needs to start a ceramic coating business in the UK. Low start-up costs, easy setup in garage or shop, and sort of fun.

Kaspar, there's no doubt you're going to want to have heated grips, especially in AK. Handguards are not only helpful for protecting your knuckles, but also deflect some cold wind. Get the luggage rack/pannier rack soon. At some point you can choose to go with the hard panniers or some other brand of soft luggage. Either way, you'll need the rack to keep them in place. Wire in some power outlets up near the handlebars. You'll see I went with a unit that provides both 12v and USB outlets. I've used them both. 12v is great for a little tire pump, or maybe even to inflate your camping mattress. But you'll want a USB charge port to keep you phone charged. While not necessary, I love my engine guard and chain oiler. I think many would consider the GIVI engine guard a huge priority. The chain oiler is not a Himalayan specific upgrade, I just absolutely love that I can fill it and forget it for hundreds of miles. No need to keep lubing your chain. Almost forgot a tank bag. Again, not Himalayan specific, but for the type of bike, and what sort of riding you might be doing... it's really helpful. And assuming you'll ever adjust your own valves, there are a couple tools to make it easy. Engine Guards: amzn.to/3A2gIaI Handguards: amzn.to/2Qj91rd (I can assist with correct install if needed.) Power Outlet: amzn.to/3HT7KhL Heated Grips: amzn.to/3ykAdtD Tappet/Valve Adjustment Tool: amzn.to/3ONhgpb Valve Adjust Feeler Gauges: amzn.to/3ykwOLu Chain Oiler: www.tutorochainoiler.com/ Tank Bag: moskomoto.com/collections/motorcycle-tank-bags/products/hood Some of these are affiliate links. Make a pitstop in Eagle River if you have the time. You can message me direct through Instagram. Or comment here I guess.

@@KARMAkazeMoto Thanks a lot for the info! I'll sure add at least some of those mods. I'll try to stop by. Thanks a lot. You have great videos btw!

Thanks Shawn. I saw some of their trip. Sometimes funny. Sometimes enducing a face-palm. 😆 Looking forward to getting my show on the road today. Won't be able to post until I return, but that's only a couple weeks away.

If you're talking about the bar end no, not that I recall. Sounds like you might need to get yourself an impact driver. Not an electric kind, one of those that you smack with a hammer so it pushes harder against the screw while turning at the same time. Let me know if you're not sure what I'm referring to.

Working fine. If you have a concern about overdraw on the battery I provided a link to the larger capacity battery. 👍 Keep in mind I don't have accessory/fog lights, but I did run my heated grips a lot.

Kydex? I will definitely check it out! Thanks!

An easy to use thermoplastic that folks use to make custom knife sheaths holsters axe covers etc. Heat with a heat gun bend to form or shape and let cool reinforce with rivets or whatever. In my case a strap heated and wrapped around the handlebar until cool and the drilled a hole to fit socket. Plastic flexes enough to make for a tight snug fit no twisting or twisting. No rust, cheap and easy. Buy it on amazon or eBay.

@@Phoeff99 Could you heat it up on top your engine or near the exhaust?

KARMAkaze Moto as a field expedient heating solution? Probably. But for the same reason not ideal for application near those heat sources. See here for tech specs. sekisui-spi.com/assets/images/products/KYDEX_Sheet_Technical_Brief_140-B_Thermoforming_KYDEX_Thermoplastic_Sheet.pdf It doesn’t take much to soften it which is good for ambient temperature applications but not for those near heat sources. Happy to chat privately about it. I’m no expert though! Just a @thespywholovestobake and former chemist. Sort of.

With windshield in low position it will put a little pressure on it, but still lock. With windshield in high position, no problem at all, plenty of space.

@@KARMAkazeMoto I see ! Found them in white and just ordered, thanks !

@@quevainaquevaina awesome! I wanted white as well. guess I should have looked harder.

@@KARMAkazeMoto I'm in Europe I don't know if they are available in the US.... Super best

@@quevainaquevaina I just realized I did find white ones, but the mounting hardware was different. I'd be interested to know if they work for you. Could message me in Instagram directly if possible. Keep in mind on the throttle side you need to undo the brake line and rotate it up out of the way. Requires draining and refilling the front brake. 👍

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So basically... I'm not making a lot of money. Ha! Cheers! 🙂

Or Acerbis Rally guards. 😏

@@KARMAkazeMoto yeah, missed that 😁😉

@@Rhydon_46 after I published I started looking around. Not sure how I feel about showcasing such a blatant copy. On the other hand, I don't want to spend $80 for logo. 😏

They've done really well. They're good. 👍

Wait a sec, are you talking about those plastic white ones? Heck yeah those are cheap! But the solid aluminum core ones are just Acerbis guards with no logo. Those are what I'm using, and so far they have held up really well. Unbelievable value. 🙂