[balenoed_]

Originally Posted by Shur'tugal

A I am going to the Kovilpati service station. If anyone has any contacts this side, would really appreciate it.

Sorry to hear about your situation. How is it going? Were they able to diagnose and fix it? Pls share an update once you are settled.

Originally Posted by 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.

I am also in same boat as yours. Like you said, it looks like luck/bad luck is major factor that determines your fate of owning one.

[TheTourer23]

Originally Posted by 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

If you want to persist with Himalayan, I would recommend to wait until next MY update to iron out the niggles. You can also check out the refreshed Yezdi Adventure, they've really polished out that one. Or wait for the KTM 390 Advs coming soon?

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

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.

That's really unfortunate! I've heard loads of owners complain about the fuel gauge across multiple RE bikes. I am planning to do a tankful run in coming weeks hopefully & if the issue still persists, will visit service centre :(

[balenoed_]

Originally Posted by TheTourer23

If you want to persist with Himalayan, I would recommend to wait until next MY update to iron out the niggles.

Sorry being naive here, what do you mean by "MY update"?

[MileCruncher]

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 Gear Sensor Failure.

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

Hope it is sorted and you are back on the road. Please do update.

Originally Posted by balenoed_

Sorry being naive here, what do you mean by "MY update"?

MY = Manufacturing Year.

Typically manufacturers do update in production vehicle through annual product update cycles. Given that the vehicle has been almost 12 monthsin production and a lot of real world feedback received, there is expected to be an update to manage the issues.

[tech_rider]

Originally Posted by espraveen

Please visit the service center ASAP. The issue is not uncommon for Himalayan450.

Originally Posted by Shur'tugal

1800km into my ride, the bike has broken down.
...
Then I got an APS sensor failure and then a Gear Sensor Failure.
...

Yesterday I visited service center for my TPS issue. I was asked to leave my bike full day for complete inspection. They had finally replaced my ECU assembly and returned the bike back at end of the day. It was all covered under warranty. After my communication with service executives I got a feeling that this is already known issue to them. Attaching photos of my issues below for reference.





When I was about to leave, they informed me of worn out brake pads convinced me to replace it. My bike is just 6 months old amd rode only 4600km so far and I mostly used engine breaking for slowing down during my rides. Still I am surprised to see both breaks worn out this fast. I have noticed another H450 owner also there asking for break pad replacement. I was charged 6500₹ for both breaks (3300 for rear and 3200 for front). With this rate, I think I have to replace break pads during every service.

[MileCruncher]

Originally Posted by tech_rider

When I was about to leave, they informed me of worn out brake pads convinced me to replace it. My bike is just 6 months old amd rode only 4600km so far and I mostly used engine breaking for slowing down during my rides. Still I am surprised to see both breaks worn out this fast. I have noticed another H450 owner also there asking for break pad replacement. I was charged 6500₹ for both breaks (3300 for rear and 3200 for front). With this rate, I think I have to replace break pads during every service.

They also have a service station to run. How else will they make money!

Well engineered products sound death knell to service stations.

[Nilesh5417]

Originally Posted by tech_rider

When I was about to leave, they informed me of worn out brake pads convinced me to replace it. My bike is just 6 months old amd rode only 4600km so far and I mostly used engine breaking for slowing down during my rides. Still I am surprised to see both breaks worn out this fast. I have noticed another H450 owner also there asking for break pad replacement. I was charged 6500₹ for both breaks (3300 for rear and 3200 for front). With this rate, I think I have to replace break pads during every service.

6500 for RE break pads? That's how much probably EBC sintered pads for Inty cost per google!! This sounds like robbery. . What am I missing here?

[n_aditya]

Originally Posted by Nilesh5417

6500 for RE break pads? That's how much probably EBC sintered pads for Inty cost per google!! This sounds like robbery. . What am I missing here?

AFAIK, H450 comes with sintered brake pads and the quality of these pads is very good. Of course, wear and tear depends on where and how the bike is ridden. There is more wear if one rides in the city and the wear is significantly lesser when ridden on open highways.

There are cheaper alternatives available but I personally would go with what RE recommends to avoid premature wear of the brake disc/rotor.

[pedrolourenco]

Originally Posted by Nilesh5417

6500 for RE break pads? That's how much probably EBC sintered pads for Inty cost per google!! This sounds like robbery. . What am I missing here?

Originally Posted by n_aditya

AFAIK, H450 comes with sintered brake pads and the quality of these pads is very good. Of course, wear and tear depends on where and how the bike is ridden. There is more wear if one rides in the city and the wear is significantly lesser when ridden on open highways.

There are cheaper alternatives available but I personally would go with what RE recommends to avoid premature wear of the brake disc/rotor.

The stock Brake Pads on the Himalayan 450 are Brembo (Not Bybre). Considering that, it's quite reasonable.

[Nilesh5417]

Sintered brembo pads is good. But then why are they lasting only 4600kms? I switched the ones on my Monster closer to around 8k kms. The pads on my Electra if I remember lasted like for ever!

Does the 21-17 tyre size have to do anything with how you end up breaking?

[b16h22]

Originally Posted by Nilesh5417

Sintered brembo pads is good. But then why are they lasting only 4600kms? I switched the ones on my Monster closer to around 8k kms. The pads on my Electra if I remember lasted like for ever!

Does the 21-17 tyre size have to do anything with how you end up breaking?

Sintered pads last a lot longer than 5 grand. On my old 390, EBCs lasted a lifetime. H450 is obviously a lot heavier but it should still last at least 7-10k. Changing really expensive pads every service is not really viable for most owners. It's not supposed to be a big bike. It's a relatively affordable small ADV. I hope this is not engineered in to increase service center revenues.

[RaviSk]

Check free play on rear brake pads. After a lot of convincing the service center guy looked into it, and told me that the rear brake had little to no free play left, which started causing excessive wear of my brakes. After clocking 4k km, the brake pad wear reduced significantly.

Changed my 1st set of rear brake pads at 5k, 2nd set is still going at 13k. I changed front set after 12k km.

[ToThePoint]

Originally Posted by tech_rider

When I was about to leave, they informed me of worn out brake pads convinced me to replace it. My bike is just 6 months old amd rode only 4600km so far and I mostly used engine breaking for slowing down during my rides. Still I am surprised to see both breaks worn out this fast. I have noticed another H450 owner also there asking for break pad replacement. I was charged 6500₹ for both breaks (3300 for rear and 3200 for front). With this rate, I think I have to replace break pads during every service.

Kindly check if your brake pads are remaining in contact with the rotor. This is a common issue in RE. My friends Thunderbird used to eat up his pads every 3-4 months, almost every service he would change them and the service guys never bothered with actual cause but were happy to change those and charge him. When he mentioned this during one ride, I just touched his rotor when we took a break and it was scalding hot, sure shot sign of pads remaining engaged.

Originally Posted by pedrolourenco

The stock Brake Pads on the Himalayan 450 are Brembo (Not Bybre). Considering that, it's quite reasonable.

No, they are not brembos, but bybre instead. Check below image, source:bikewale

[Sherpa450]

Hey Guys, I have booked a Himalayan 450 Hanle Black on 13th October 2024 here in Goa with Garage Cafe - which is a company owned sales outlet, I have checked the bike to my satisfaction & found it to be okay, I left the rest on the showroom guy Pradeep who has been very prompt & helpful in his responses ever since I enquired for the bike, Since I am from the Automobile industry I know how things work & its of no point bossing around and showing your authority on the sales guy, might as well be friendly, have faith & trust in them & ask them to do their best in checking your vehicle & giving you the best vehicle from the lot.

My bike allotted to me is of August 2024 manufacture. Anything that I need to cross check or keep in mind before taking delivery of the bike??

Also I tried ordering the cross spoke wheels but to my bad luck Royal Enfield has temporarily stopped accepting orders for the cross spoke wheels. Is there anyway to get the cross spoke wheels??

[P242]

Originally Posted by ToThePoint

No, they are not brembos, but bybre instead. Check below image, source:bikewale

The brake callipers are from ByBre (abbreviation of By Brembo) but the brake pads themselves are Brembo sintered pads, very similar to the ones used in Interceptor 650 but with a additional steel plate.

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