New toy - Enfield Himalayan

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New toy - Enfield Himalayan

Post by Diesel Dave » Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:07 am

New toy.

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Re: New toy - Enfield Himalayan

Post by Capitano » Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:21 am

Very nice! 8-)

I was seriously considering a Himalayan last year before I got ill.

The seat puts too much pressure in the wrong place now, which is a bummer as OnTheWheel near me have just become RE dealers. :roll:

They are a crackin' bike by all accounts. Is this an addition or a replacement for a previous DD steed? 8-)

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Re: New toy - Enfield Himalayan

Post by 125erCrazy » Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:41 am

Well Jel' :lol:
Very much like the model and do keep drifting back to it as the preferred RE when browsing.

Sensible money too

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Re: New toy - Enfield Himalayan

Post by Diesel Dave » Thu Jul 25, 2019 8:43 am

First fuel injected petrol bike I have ever had, keep looking for the choke.

Never had ABS before either.

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Re: New toy - Enfield Himalayan

Post by dmw1950 » Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:14 am

They must be good, 'Itchy Boots' youtube video round the world travelers bike Basanti is running well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNvo7tjzjXI

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Re: New toy - Enfield Himalayan

Post by Newtsalad » Thu Jul 25, 2019 11:01 am

Nice Dave, Enjoy and I hope it keeps you safe. :D

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Re: New toy - Enfield Himalayan

Post by fatboytours » Thu Jul 25, 2019 12:53 pm

very nice Dave, although for me it would have been the Constellation

Couple of questions: -

Whats left the fleet to make room for this one

Retirement package must be strong

How did you convince the Mrs you really needed another bike

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Re: New toy - Enfield Himalayan

Post by BenB » Thu Jul 25, 2019 12:58 pm

Sid brought his to Matlock. He was very pleased with how it went and said it was very competent on the byways. More competent than the rider - who rode it into a rock and broke it a little... :?

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Re: New toy - Enfield Himalayan

Post by Diesel Dave » Thu Jul 25, 2019 1:43 pm

fatboytours wrote:
Thu Jul 25, 2019 12:53 pm
very nice Dave, although for me it would have been the Constellation

Couple of questions: -

Whats left the fleet to make room for this one

Retirement package must be strong

How did you convince the Mrs you really needed another bike
Harley's gone

So - So, but want to do these things whilst still reasonably fit and able.

What makes you think I ever ask.......

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Re: New toy - Enfield Himalayan

Post by Diesel Dave » Thu Jul 25, 2019 1:47 pm

dmw1950 wrote:
Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:14 am
They must be good, 'Itchy Boots' youtube video round the world travelers bike Basanti is running well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNvo7tjzjXI
And I suppose that fact she's not hard on the eyes makes 'no never mind' to you Dave....

Really! I expected more from a man of your advanced years.

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