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    Possible big problems with tubless rims on 450

    I and my wife in our younger days toured on a Thunderbird RE 350 with tubed wheels all across the countryside and didn’t have any issues. The poster who I alluded to seems to have a rough time with these wheels and the data emerging seems to support the non repairable and finicky nature of these...
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    Possible big problems with tubless rims on 450

    seems you are right - the tubeless wheels sold here are not repairable , even if one spoke gives way. the are being offered with a 3 yr manufacturing defect warranty only and you will need to swap out several other parts to make them fit. Lets wait for real world reviews.
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    RIP

    Come over here for a bit- you can take my himalyan for a ride ! Maybe it will make you feel better about the UK traffic. I drove in UK (car) for two months. Didnt have to honk once- that said some of your road markings could do with a refresh. Rest I liked your road manners , generally speaking.
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    Ride planned to my fav riding destination in India

    the issue i have is with the service center itself. courtesy this forum , i had the service manual while the service center did not. they do not follow the torque specs and i had to insist on the compliance. on a positive note, i managed to contact the area service manager from Enfield- lets...
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    Ride planned to my fav riding destination in India

    sorry for the typos -cant correct the same now
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    Ride planned to my fav riding destination in India

    Got some leave time coming up and am prepping the bike for a solo ride to the state of Rajasthan. This state has the best roads in India along with great heritage and food. It also has friends and great angling for my favourite game fish - the Snakehead! I plan to leave around November 9-10...
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    Pets

    Thanks to everyone for sharing ! As someone said “Dogs give all and live short “. Here is my gal and the ugly little white sweetheart is my moms dog - she got after a long time of “I don’t like dogs “.
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    Acerbis fuel tank

    I agree - for those who ride to far flung places and need it , the tank will be a great help. Not so much for a regular Joe like me
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    Acerbis fuel tank

    better fuel planning on trips will be better than this for most of us. Don’t see this in my future
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    Delhi and Rishikesh….looking for ideas….Nov 16 to 21st

    here is a guy who did it on a 125 cc you tube auto translate subtitles will help. road condition seemed fair with heavy traffic
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    Delhi and Rishikesh….looking for ideas….Nov 16 to 21st

    I can’t help you with the Rishikesh trip but kindly bear the following in mind A) get the bikes well serviced and checked B) kindly avoid eating too adventurously and getting loosies - I see too many westerners eat at joints most of us won’t eat at and regret it. Anything hot cooked and fresh...
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    Himalayan 450 tubeless tires launched for October delivery

    Just got off the phone after booking the tubeless rims for apps 120 quid. The tubeless conversion was costing 85-100 quid. now let’s wait for delivery !
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    Short ride but impressed by the suspension on the 450

    Went out again and managed to find the best highway for high speed jaunts in my locale. The ride was at 5k rpm mostly with one small stint at max torque rpm 5.5k. The bike sat between 60-70 mph with ease - and had power to overtake , not like a big v-twin but enough if you plan your manoeuvre...
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    Possible big problems with tubless rims on 450

    I for one would be going for slime based oem config- till these wheels prove themselves
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    good winter glove or heated grips ?

    Our winters are not very long or severe - I won’t see subzero temps. But being from the hotter climes I don’t like the cold overmuch. When the sun is out then it’s not an issue - I like to ride around the desert state of Rajasthan anyway ( great roads) and not much of people with great angling...
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    good winter glove or heated grips ?

    Getting those and saddle stays- thanks for the heads up
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    Possible big problems with tubless rims on 450

    You could have that today - the rear rim can be converted tubeless apparently as it has the safety hump while the front doesn’t- I see plenty of people having the sealant based convo done on both rims and they altogether have covered impressive mileage
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    Possible big problems with tubless rims on 450

    Re has allowed the configurator to add these to new bikes - only diff is 110 pounds or so. I spoke to RE dealers in UK and they were quoting 400 pounds for a set. could be the price factor or may be different supplier
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    Helmet Choices

    Get the highest rated you can
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    Helmet Choices

    Full face ! Did order a scorpion ex0 1400 carbon to replace my agv from sportsbikeshop
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