Maybe a stupid question... but why does it state in the handbook the first 4 services are ‘Free’ when you still have to pay for them at the dealership? Just had my 3rd service done and it also states replace brake fluid and pads. Pretty sure they didn’t do this in hindsight. Would it have been written on the service receipt if they had? Also would I have had to pay for the brake pads/fluid given it’s still in its “free” (lol) service schedule. Bike was bought 27/4/19 so still 6 months warranty left. Thanks in advance.
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Roy Gavin
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There mayy be some countries where the first four services are included in the purchase price, but never hears of one.
The riders manual lists warranty items, brake pads are a wear item and would be replaced at your cost
Generally brake pads and fluids are checked and replaced if required. Most owners change them anyway, as there are better pads than stock-------!
Fluid is usually checked with a meter which measures the amount of moisture in the fluid, and the fluid is not usually changed unless the reading is excessive.
Gauges are around for less than $10-, so easy to keep an eye on yourself, if you don't trust your dealer.
The riders manual lists warranty items, brake pads are a wear item and would be replaced at your cost
Generally brake pads and fluids are checked and replaced if required. Most owners change them anyway, as there are better pads than stock-------!
Fluid is usually checked with a meter which measures the amount of moisture in the fluid, and the fluid is not usually changed unless the reading is excessive.
Gauges are around for less than $10-, so easy to keep an eye on yourself, if you don't trust your dealer.
Thanks for the response will bear that in mind re. The brake pads! Cheers
BurnieM
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My understanding is that the free services are only provided in India because the Himalayan is considered expensive.
Note it sells for half the price in India that we pay in the west.
Note it sells for half the price in India that we pay in the west.
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GaleForceEight
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Will a HImalayan BS6 now be accepted for registration in the EU/UK? Might be worth getting a fully modded one in India and bringing it home
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BurnieM
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European (and Australian) bikes need to comply with Euro 4 currently and from 1 Jan 2022 (pushed back from 2021) need to comply with Euro 5.
The Indian BS6 standard is similar to Euro 6 but somebody in the UK would need to put the bike thru the compliance process in the UK.
I believe the testing/paperwork process costs more than a bike.
The Indian BS6 standard is similar to Euro 6 but somebody in the UK would need to put the bike thru the compliance process in the UK.
I believe the testing/paperwork process costs more than a bike.
roadrunnerxps
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Itchy Boots had to give up her first Himalayan as the authorities in the Netherlands would not provide her the correct certifications in order for her to register it. So my guess is, if you buy a bike in India you probably will not be able to transfer registration to the EU,
BurnieM
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The factory needs to certify that it was built to Euro 4 and they would not do that for an Indian market bike.
Note IBs bike was built to BS4 which is almost identical to Euro 4.
The issue was that the factory would not certify it.
Note IBs bike was built to BS4 which is almost identical to Euro 4.
The issue was that the factory would not certify it.
GaleForceEight
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Yes. The new bikes are built to BS6 which supposedly exceeds euro 5, in which case the only reason NOT to certify it is protectionism against grey imports.
TN_twowheeladdict
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Part of that is because the bike wasn't even officially in her name.
roadrunnerxps
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That's true, and I think that raises another problem. Apparently in India for you to register the bike you have to provide an Indian address. Therefore if you don't live there you can't register in your name. On the other topic, yes there is protectionism and that is necessary to maintain the rules and be fair with the people that are legally allowed to import the bikes. Don't see a problem with that.
TN_twowheeladdict
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We have that here between the states. I lived in taxachusettes for a time, right on the border with no sales tax New Hampshire. There were restrictions and limits on what you could purchase in NH and bring back to MA. I knew of some folks that used a relative's address in NH as theirs to get around the taxes.
Same with Maine but if you buy in tax-free state, like NH, you have to pay equivalent sales tax in Maine to register. I bought my Himmi in NH so had to fork over $$$ to Maine to get is legal. PLUS, the RE bikes that are listed in the state database as pre 1960 models. Modern RE's are not in the base yet. Made registration a one hour hassle with three different clerks being involved. Fun fun fun
John in Texas
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When I moved to Texas 7 years ago I brought my truck, car, 2 trailers and 10 motorcycles. The state hit me with a new to Texas fee for everyone of them. At $90 per vehicle it got expensive real quick. One of the trailers was brand new and they wanted the sales tax even though I had paid it in AZ, I refused and got away with it.
Texas may not have income tax but they will bend you over for just about everything they can, and when you complain they say well you aren't paying income tax as if that is justification.
Texas may not have income tax but they will bend you over for just about everything they can, and when you complain they say well you aren't paying income tax as if that is justification.
Every state finds a way to get it out of you one way or the other.
John in Texas
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Oh yeah, and don't drop the soap in the shower.