DaveM
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- Location
- Lincolnshire England
What have you done to your Himalayan today (or yesterday, or this week ...)
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Napom
Well travelled
- Location
- Northern VA
I took Jipci out for her final ride of 2022 . . . Picked up a Virginia Tag for the other forum and Had a great ride over the Shenandoah Mountains - though I didn't get to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway or Skyline Drive as they were still closed after the recent winter storm that blew through . . .
When all was said and done, I put her away with 4,346 miles on the clock after a 317 mile ride on December 30 . . . .
When all was said and done, I put her away with 4,346 miles on the clock after a 317 mile ride on December 30 . . . .
Napom
Well travelled
- Location
- Northern VA
PICTURES!!!!
Gusable
Well travelled
- Location
- McKinney texas
Please and thank you! I can’t wait to see
This week I replaced/added:
*Hitchcock's taller windshield to replace my cracked OEM. I probably overtightened the bolts at one point and since my add-on wind deflector was kinda heavy and introduced noticeable flex while underway it failed. This new slightly taller windscreen works well for me and addresses buffeting while wearing a standard full helmet, but the peak on my bell mx still catches some wind on the hiway which I suspect it would do with a cut down windscreen as well.
*New handlebars. Apparently 2019 bars had larger (M8) and longer bolts to hold the bar end weights on, M6 bolts were ordered and to work with the later revision bars.
*New OEM levers as one was in a curly-q shape.
*OEM hand guards.
*HippoHands Backcountry. Caught them on a half price sale, seems like they have done this at least the last couple years when the new model year rolls around.
*Bar raise hack using an extra bar clamp mounted upside-down with longer bolts.
edit: The green mirror extenders were originally black. These are the second "BikeMaster" black anodized item that apparently was anodized over another color. I have some bar end mirrors on another bike which turned gold. I will spend a little more and by from a more reputable buyer next time.
*Hitchcock's taller windshield to replace my cracked OEM. I probably overtightened the bolts at one point and since my add-on wind deflector was kinda heavy and introduced noticeable flex while underway it failed. This new slightly taller windscreen works well for me and addresses buffeting while wearing a standard full helmet, but the peak on my bell mx still catches some wind on the hiway which I suspect it would do with a cut down windscreen as well.
*New handlebars. Apparently 2019 bars had larger (M8) and longer bolts to hold the bar end weights on, M6 bolts were ordered and to work with the later revision bars.
*New OEM levers as one was in a curly-q shape.
*OEM hand guards.
*HippoHands Backcountry. Caught them on a half price sale, seems like they have done this at least the last couple years when the new model year rolls around.
*Bar raise hack using an extra bar clamp mounted upside-down with longer bolts.
edit: The green mirror extenders were originally black. These are the second "BikeMaster" black anodized item that apparently was anodized over another color. I have some bar end mirrors on another bike which turned gold. I will spend a little more and by from a more reputable buyer next time.
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A couple of weeks ago, my bike wouldn't start. took out the portable battery jumper and then discovered that the clamps were too big to fit. luckily it happened at home, so I was able to grab some stuff from the garage to jerry rig the jumper cable to the battery. I came up with a more practical solution to the problem. I just extended the battery leads and connected it to some hardware I purchased at a local hardware shop. the onle thing I forgot was to install a fuse which I'll do next time I'm off. also have to find some rubber caps to cover the hardware. now I have plenty of space for the clamps. 
DIY Air Intake Mod & Hella DIN Socket Added
• Turned down OEM air box cover - I've ordered a 4" FrogSkin to place on the face that will keep rain and splashed water out.
• Slotted Side Cover and added mesh screen.
• Tired covering areas of possible water ingress from rear wheel. Haven't had any issues but figured what the heck why not.
• Installed a Hella DIN Socket to the side of the rear fender.
• Turned down OEM air box cover - I've ordered a 4" FrogSkin to place on the face that will keep rain and splashed water out.
• Slotted Side Cover and added mesh screen.
• Tired covering areas of possible water ingress from rear wheel. Haven't had any issues but figured what the heck why not.
• Installed a Hella DIN Socket to the side of the rear fender.
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Dool2
Well travelled
- Location
- Western Australia
The inner and outer splash guards would block the area where TEC determined the coolest air came from? Your cover looks awesome, like it was meant to be like that
Dool2
Well travelled
- Location
- Western Australia
I made a mistake and needed to lift up the barrel, had already installed the piston to the Con rod so I cut the gasket and fed it down the Cam Chain Tunnel.
Now the compression is just 240psi.
Now the compression is just 240psi.
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Triumph Thaiger
Getting there...
- Location
- Thailand
Funny, most people modify their bikes by adding all kind of things whilst I tend to do exactly the opposite,so mainly by removing stuff I do not like or do not need . My bike is a non ABS 2018 model. Bought it June 2022 with 7000 km on the clock . Have ridden 14.000 km since and absolutely love the bike.I own 14 motorbikes , ride them all, but this one is one of the very favorites. A sheer joy to ride and utterly practical .She is my daily transport and I also use her for extended touring, both on & off road.Like most people I ,over the months since purchase ," personalized" the bike a little to suit my needs and her looks.
I removed the tank frame/headlight holder and converted it to a conventional setup as I found original set up heavy and also rather annoying when going off road as you can not see right in front of your front wheel. Windscreen I had ditched already when I bought the bike. I do not like wind screens, fairings etc.
Removed the EVAP thing which saved weight and instantly solved mysterious cut out problems.
Also ditched the indicators ("trafficators"). I am not overly religious but I do see indicators as an insult to God. After all: if indicators were the best solution He would have created us with flashing orange blobs rather then arms and legs ,would He not? Besides , you can not forget to switch off an arm or a leg.
Removed the plastic rear mud guard extender/licence plate holder.Saves weight and vastly improves the looks.
My bike came with the factory RE pannier rack & alu panniers. I did not like the setup as they make the bike very wide whilst the panniers are rather small. The rack is rather heavy too.Made a different rack + luggage carrier out of 6mm thick 1 inch wide alu flatbar . I have a set of 2x 10 ltr throw over bags, a set of 2x 35 ltr heavy duty motorcycle courier throw over bags and also still the alu RE panniers . With the home made rack I can use any of the three sets and even with the 35 ltr bags the bike is no wider then as with the original pannier rack+ alu panniers. If & when I am going to make a really long journey one day I'll likely make a tank rack too, again in 6 mm alu flat bar. For now I do not need a tank rack.
Horn was rather feeble , so placed a relay near it and feed it directly from the battery . Now it sounds lustily.
I lifted the front fender .Not by using those little tubes under the fork stabilizer but by placing it on top of said stabilizer. A little jigsawing and drilling was needed.
Bike came with one of those cool looking chicken wire things in front of the head light.I took it off. I don't understand people complaining about the feeble headlight and then putting the chicken wire thing in front of it , thus making the light output even more feeble. I find the light plenty bright enough,by the way. A brighter light only encourages you to ride faster at night. Not good for your health here in Thailand where we have roads with impressive potholes and other sudden unpleasant surprises popping out of the darkness.
I have no complaints about those things that many of the reviewers whinge about : brakes are plenty good enough , more so if you remember that your bike is fitted not only with a front brake but that it has a rear brake too. I have never felt the engine to be lacking power even when travelling two up + luggage, both on & off road.Even the much laughed at compass works absolutely fine and has at times been surprisingly useful.
I removed the tank frame/headlight holder and converted it to a conventional setup as I found original set up heavy and also rather annoying when going off road as you can not see right in front of your front wheel. Windscreen I had ditched already when I bought the bike. I do not like wind screens, fairings etc.
Removed the EVAP thing which saved weight and instantly solved mysterious cut out problems.
Also ditched the indicators ("trafficators"). I am not overly religious but I do see indicators as an insult to God. After all: if indicators were the best solution He would have created us with flashing orange blobs rather then arms and legs ,would He not? Besides , you can not forget to switch off an arm or a leg.
Removed the plastic rear mud guard extender/licence plate holder.Saves weight and vastly improves the looks.
My bike came with the factory RE pannier rack & alu panniers. I did not like the setup as they make the bike very wide whilst the panniers are rather small. The rack is rather heavy too.Made a different rack + luggage carrier out of 6mm thick 1 inch wide alu flatbar . I have a set of 2x 10 ltr throw over bags, a set of 2x 35 ltr heavy duty motorcycle courier throw over bags and also still the alu RE panniers . With the home made rack I can use any of the three sets and even with the 35 ltr bags the bike is no wider then as with the original pannier rack+ alu panniers. If & when I am going to make a really long journey one day I'll likely make a tank rack too, again in 6 mm alu flat bar. For now I do not need a tank rack.
Horn was rather feeble , so placed a relay near it and feed it directly from the battery . Now it sounds lustily.
I lifted the front fender .Not by using those little tubes under the fork stabilizer but by placing it on top of said stabilizer. A little jigsawing and drilling was needed.
Bike came with one of those cool looking chicken wire things in front of the head light.I took it off. I don't understand people complaining about the feeble headlight and then putting the chicken wire thing in front of it , thus making the light output even more feeble. I find the light plenty bright enough,by the way. A brighter light only encourages you to ride faster at night. Not good for your health here in Thailand where we have roads with impressive potholes and other sudden unpleasant surprises popping out of the darkness.
I have no complaints about those things that many of the reviewers whinge about : brakes are plenty good enough , more so if you remember that your bike is fitted not only with a front brake but that it has a rear brake too. I have never felt the engine to be lacking power even when travelling two up + luggage, both on & off road.Even the much laughed at compass works absolutely fine and has at times been surprisingly useful.
Bikeguy
Well travelled
- Location
- Northern hemisphere
Removed the rear wheel for the first time on my Euro 5 Himmy using only the tools on the bike. I quickly discovered that the pressed ring spanner that comes with the bike would not fit the axle nut so I had to file the edges of the spanner down a touch to get it to fit. Lucky I did this at home and didn't need to rely on it on the road side. It fits perfectly now...
Whilst the wheel was off I fitted one of those basic pyramid plastic huggers to help keep the crud off the rear shock.
Rear wheel removal / reinstall was super easy and it gave me an opportunity to give the swing arm and shock a good clean up...
Whilst the wheel was off I fitted one of those basic pyramid plastic huggers to help keep the crud off the rear shock.
Rear wheel removal / reinstall was super easy and it gave me an opportunity to give the swing arm and shock a good clean up...
- Location
- Southern UK
Hopefully you also lubed/checked the swing arm linkage and pivot…..
TT - there is an old saying something along the line off ‘ Removing parts adds lightness’. Agree with your philosophy.
Bar end weights were the first thing I removed, and they are stored in a box with the EVAP system.
I also find that the RE panniers make the bike much too wide. At the moment I just use a magnetic tank bag. I would really like a lower exhaust system so that the panniers could be tucked in tighter. They are nice enough panniers.
Crash bars - mine have 3 x mounting points. There is a heavy steel tube that you have to add between the rear mounts. It slides into one of the frame tubes then the crash bars bolt into each end. One day that will be removed and something in alloy made.
Tank frame - I also wondered about removing it but I will get some bags and they will help keep my knees warm.
The rear seat will also go when Hitchcocks get more luggage racks in.
Bar end weights were the first thing I removed, and they are stored in a box with the EVAP system.
I also find that the RE panniers make the bike much too wide. At the moment I just use a magnetic tank bag. I would really like a lower exhaust system so that the panniers could be tucked in tighter. They are nice enough panniers.
Crash bars - mine have 3 x mounting points. There is a heavy steel tube that you have to add between the rear mounts. It slides into one of the frame tubes then the crash bars bolt into each end. One day that will be removed and something in alloy made.
Tank frame - I also wondered about removing it but I will get some bags and they will help keep my knees warm.
The rear seat will also go when Hitchcocks get more luggage racks in.
DaveM
Well travelled
- Location
- Lincolnshire England
I must admit your mods look good but I'm not sure how effective they are.
The main objective is to get as much cool air as possible into the airbox so blocking the lower area where the OEM intake gets it's inflow from maybe counter productive.
The grill area you have made according to TEC is where the hot air accumulates , they suggest the top right corner is the best place and have not mentioned blocking the lower area.
Having said that I hope it is working for you.
Gusable
Well travelled
- Location
- McKinney texas
This weekend I mounted my cases and my aux lights. I need to wire up the lights. I haven’t decided how I want to do it. eBay lights, Amazon mounts. Lights are more just for conspicuity than putting lumens down range. They are very lightweight as well. Cheap too!
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guess you don't have inspections there? here in the states, for a bike to be road legal, you must have turn signals, horns etc. the only exception I believe are dirt/motocross bikes that you don't ride in the streets.