[MileCruncher]

Originally Posted by Shur'tugal

Hopefully this fix is permanent, or at the very least holds up through my upcoming long ride.

Just carry WD40 and incase you face rains or water ingress, spray WD40 generously at the connector and the mode joystick. It should do the job.

[tech_rider]

Today on my way to my office, I noticed an error on the console with description "invalid ride mode" and then engine shutdown immediately. Until I the ignition and turned it back on, bike did not start. This happened twice during my 8km commute. Now I see engine light is ON during the ride. When I reached office parking, I tried to raise RPM by keeping bike in neutral gear. It was not will willing to go above 4200.

I feel something is wrong. Need to monitor further in my way back. My second service was done recently. If someone else has faced similar issue, please let me know.

[espraveen]

Originally Posted by tech_rider

..... "invalid ride mode"....... I tried to raise RPM by keeping bike in neutral gear. It was not will willing to go above 4200.....

I have done more than 7000KMs on my Himalayan450 so far and I have been facing this issue on-and-off for the last 4000KMs. It started at around 3000KM on the odometer. The issue was similar to yours. 'Error in selected ride mode' and 'APS failure, service now' errors would flash back-to-back, the bike would not rev past 4500RPM with severe impact on acceleration. The issue would not go away even after turning the bike off and restarting after some time. I took it to service center multiple times. Initially they would simply delete the error codes and ask me to try. But the issue would recur sooner rather than later. They finally realised that the APS sensor (it's part of the right side throttle lever set on the handle bar) itself is faulty and replaced the whole set under warranty. The odometer was at around 5000KM by that time. Thereafter, the issue didn't show its face till recently. But, it has come back in the last few days. However, now the issue would go away if I turn the bike off - wait for a few minutes - restart the bike. I am planning for a service center visit coming weekend. I hope this time it's just a software issue.

[VijayAnand1]

Originally Posted by espraveen

I have done more than 7000KMs on my Himalayan450 so far and I have been facing this issue on-and-off for the last 4000KMs. It started at around 3000KM on the odometer. The issue was similar to yours. 'Error in selected ride mode' and 'APS failure, service now' errors would flash back-to-back, the bike would not rev past 4500RPM with severe impact on acceleration. The issue would not go away even after turning the bike off and restarting after some time. I took it to service center multiple times. Initially they would simply delete the error codes and ask me to try. But the issue would recur sooner rather than later. They finally realised that the APS sensor (it's part of the right side throttle lever set on the handle bar) itself is faulty and replaced the whole set under warranty. The odometer was at around 5000KM by that time. Thereafter, the issue didn't show its face till recently. But, it has come back in the last few days. However, now the issue would go away if I turn the bike off - wait for a few minutes - restart the bike. I am planning for a service center visit coming weekend. I hope this time it's just a software issue.

Originally Posted by tech_rider

Today on my way to my office, I noticed an error on the console with description "invalid ride mode" and then engine shutdown immediately. Until I the ignition and turned it back on, bike did not start. This happened twice during my 8km commute. Now I see engine light is ON during the ride. When I reached office parking, I tried to raise RPM by keeping bike in neutral gear. It was not will willing to go above 4200.

I feel something is wrong. Need to monitor further in my way back. My second service was done recently. If someone else has faced similar issue, please let me know.

From what I can infer from these posts, the APS and the "selected error in ride mode" issue at least per my understanding is perhaps TPS, Throttle Position Sensor or APS, Accelerator Position Sensor. Now, a software fix, reset works, if it works, if not my guess is that the entire APS unit has to be replaced, as TPS/APS sensors don't come as a standalone part on most of the bikes. But please do follow-up after your service appointment. APS or TPS sensor issues can lead to throttle working intermittently, the bike going to limp mode at set RPM when a complete failure occurs and what not.

Cheers!
VJ

[tech_rider]

Originally Posted by VijayAnand1

From what I can infer from these posts, the APS and the "selected error in ride mode" issue at least per my understanding is perhaps TPS, Throttle Position Sensor or APS, Accelerator Position Sensor.

Cheers!
VJ

Today also I have faced same issue while riding at around 70kmph. Luckily road traffic was not much, I was able to shift from right lane and bring the bike to halt without any incident. I keep on thinking how dangerous the issue is, if it would have been at a busy traffic, two way road, trying to overtake a larger vehicle.

Anyways after waiting for sometime the invalid riding mode message changed to "ECU/TPS Service Now" error. After switch off and on the ignition I found some error related to ABS communication and then it disappeared when I started riding. Also noticed that Fuel gauge is giving random readings, sometimes show mid of second bar and then mid of third bar at end of ride.

Looks like I have to pay a visit to service center, which is far away from my workplace or home.

[amyntor]

I have a silly question.

After one gets the tubeless spoke wheels, what are some after market (knobby) tyre options for the Himmy that are compatible with the new rims?

[espraveen]

Originally Posted by tech_rider

Today also I have faced same issue... Anyways after waiting for sometime the invalid riding mode message changed to "ECU/TPS Service Now" error. After switch off and on the ignition I found some error related to ABS communication and then it disappeared when I started riding. Also noticed that Fuel gauge is giving random readings, sometimes show mid of second bar and then mid of third bar at end of ride..

Please visit the service center ASAP. The issue is not uncommon for Himalayan450. But the service center guys react as if our bike is the only one with the issue! They may just delete the error codes and ask you to give it a try. That would only waste your time. Tell them to have a proper check up and resolve it the first time itself(which may include replacing the APS sensor unit).

[TheTourer23]

Lessons Learnt : Never rely on the fuel gauge /DTE reading of H450

I was out of town for ~ 10 days and DTE reading was ~ 120kms. Once back, I commuted to office without any fuel refills. After reaching office (~ 22kms), the DTE was 100kms.
Evening while going back home, I noticed some jerks in the throttle - which was my first sign to fuel up. I ignored since it was raining and I wanted to reach home asap. The bike gave up with 4 kms remaining and wasn't starting at all. I noticed that the DTE is still at 100kms!! I then pushed the bike 750m (thankfully down slope!) to the nearest fuel station and after fill up the bike started in the first go.

After the fuel fill up DTE was 220kms and today when I reached office the reading is 175kms (distance covered ! 25kms). Highly erratic and unreliable!

[masterChief007]

Originally Posted by TheTourer23

Lessons Learnt : Never rely on the fuel gauge /DTE reading of H450

I had noticed this on my long test ride as well in H450, for a long time the fuel gauge was full, and then as if some magic it started draining quite fast (my ride was of 250 km total) after a considerable distance was covered. Maybe the sensor is faulty. I always sort of memorize when was the last time fueling was done that is a habit from the bike that I have doesn't have a gauge

[TheTourer23]

Originally Posted by masterChief007

I had noticed this on my long test ride as well in H450

Mine was okay before. Once during a ride I had gone dangerously low to DTE of 40kms since I couldn't find a station nearby, I hence assumed that the readings were accurate.

I guess I too will start memorizing , shouldn't be a hassle since I come from UCE Classic 350

[Shur'tugal]

1800km into my ride, the bike has broken down.
It was running fine - no issues. Stopped for petrol on the Highway to Madurai. When I tried to start again noticed some petrol leaking.

Then I got an APS sensor failure and then a Gear Sensor Failure.

Waiting for a tow truck now. Nearest service centre is 30km away.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by TheTourer23

Lessons Learnt : Never rely on the fuel gauge /DTE reading of H450

You can say that again!

I had a scare on the Guerrilla 450 earlier this week, with the fuel guage going from 1/4th tank a complete zero with the DTE reading just dropping from 80kms to 66kms.

Didn't know whether to trust the gauge or the DTE. I was wondering if they haven't calibrated the DTE for the smaller tank size of the Guerilla, but then I read your post. Looks like issues with the instrumentation itself, rather than a specific bike.

[VijayAnand1]

Originally Posted by Shur'tugal

1800km into my ride, the bike has broken down.
It was running fine - no issues. Stopped for petrol on the Highway to Madurai. When I tried to start again noticed some petrol leaking.

Then I got an APS sensor failure and then a Great Sensor Failure.

Waiting for a tow truck now. Nearest service centre is 30km away.

Did the console actually read "Great Sensor Failure"? It's a good deal that you've found the petrol leak, else it could have turned into a potential hazard enroute, considering the close proximity the fuel pump is to the head of the motorcycle. APS sensor failure seems to be plaguing most recently and I hope RE addresses these issues sooner. Please do keep it updated.

Cheers!
VJ

[Shur'tugal]

Originally Posted by VijayAnand1

Did the console actually read "Great Sensor Failure"? It's a good deal that you've found the petrol leak, else it could have turned into a potential hazard enroute, considering the close proximity the fuel pump is to the head of the motorcycle. APS sensor failure seems to be plaguing most recently and I hope RE addresses these issues sooner. Please do keep it updated.

Cheers!
VJ

Aah no, that was a typo - it said "Gear Sensor Failure". I am going to the Kovilpati service station. If anyone has any contacts this side, would really appreciate it.

[NeVi77e]

I'm surprised that there are so many issues and problems even after a year since the bike's launch. I thought once the tubeless rims would be released and initial problems would be ironed out, I'd get one for myself.

My close friends told me to stay away from RE, and maybe go for the Scrambler 400X for peace of mind.

But I have my heart set on the Himalayan - and nothing else comes close to that.

At this point, I just feel it's a matter of luck. You either get a good bike or a lemon. I think I'm going to stick around with my first-gen NS200 for a little longer.