That's a powertronic piggyback ecu...not a booster plug

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

TJ, you are 100% right. I pinned the below comment from part 2 of my video. Wow...you know what I really like about motorcycling? Well....besides everything, LOL, I am constantly learning. I realize (now that i feel a bit silly) I ALWAYS thought this entire ECU package WAS CALLED the "Booster Plug" You point out its not. I have updated my title and put the following in my description. - Thank you!!! *update* In the video I mistakenly call the ECU upgrade a Booster Plug, but that is another less capable part.

@beautifulcatastrophe

2 жыл бұрын

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Appreciation comment from India 🇮🇳 and from a fellow owner of RE HIMALAYAN 2020 Model :D Great machine, puts a Grin on me face mate!

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! Great machine for sure. :)

Great info. Such a cool bike.

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks much and glad you like the info. It really is a cool bike. Do you ride?

Nice video, but no electronics will be installed in my Himalayan. I am happy how the bike is stock 👀👍🏍💕

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! I understand about no electronics, I just finished a 5000+ mile solo cross-county on/off-road. trip on a stock Himilan. It rode great on this crazy adventure. I have 22 episodes if you want to check out what a stock Himalayan can do! Sample: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a65_qbicm5fUgtY.html

@danwilson8390

3 жыл бұрын

I agree!!

@kingcraven8056

3 жыл бұрын

Hey by the time your done with all this why not add an extra grand to what you would have done to the Enfield and get a DRZ 400. Better in every way and maintenance interval's are few and far between. Himalayan's are cool and I get it but they are just to heavy for what they offer. Even a DR 650 is lighter than the Himalayan. Hell every clown and their brother inlaw makes aftermarket parts for a DRZ. Raise it, lower it, more power, less power for fuel mileage and add a larger tank list goes on and on. Turn it into a super moto if your bored on the weekend and you have a completely different bike. I like the way Him's look (WW2 British messenger) but when you dig into them there is a reason they are only 5 grand. If your Indian in India you can get them for 2500. Leave it alone or step up to something better. Even Itchy is riding a CRF250L now but I'm sure she is going back to Peru to continue on her Enfield. GL

@walkerhjk

3 жыл бұрын

@@kingcraven8056 She has got her bike in Peru returned to the Netherlands just before Christmas, if it had been left there after November it would have been seized by the Peruvian Govt. She still has the Honda C500X at home, when she went to SOuth Africa she bought the secondhand Honda 250 there and in Cape Town had a major service and overhaul which she rercorded in her latest video.

Now all you need is the TEC performance cam. 👍👍

@MCCJustMotos

2 жыл бұрын

I got more than that! Big bore kit, performance cam, sprocket, chain, K&N +++ ;) But you know now :)

What happened to the to the air filter 3:28 ? It seems like it has been distorted due to some reason . This normally happens when an small size air filter filament is installed in place of a larger OEM filter, the suction disfigures the filter. But maybe here it has happened due to another reason .

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

great question! I tried to put the air filter on with the metal clamp to right and slightly torqued the air filter lol...don’t do what i do!

The Him is already overpowered ! :-)

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

of course! This proves it! :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/aaGh25ORoMvghNo.html

Hi, Tec bike are doing a upgrade camshaft for the Himalayan, they said it would be available early next year, promising 5 hp more 😀

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

wow 5 HP is a lot for these bikes! Imagine that, a big bore kit, booster plug, filter, and exhaust lol..

Hello There...I am myself planning for these upgrades that u have done.... any idea what's the final BHP after this upgrade ...is it 28 bhp now as u have guessed in the video

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

I bet I'm around 28 bhp. I won't pay $$ for a before and after dyno, but the speed numbers don't lie! Check out Part II for the results. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJ2o2sWIdLnQpbg.html

Great video. Keep it up. Where are you planning to travel this year? TAT?

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! No, i was going to try and do Fall leave New England....Now it will probably be Winter/Spring same area :)

Nice gas tank ding. Shows you ride, bro. :)

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I do! lol I went down hard at 40 mph. I wa 100’s of miles away from the nearest person or road. kzread.info/dash/bejne/a65_qbicm5fUgtY.html

K&n inst 1:55 Booster plug 5:03 Review 7:33

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

that’s about right :) thank for checking it out. Look at part 2 and my top speed video too! :D

Itchy Boots had a Powertronic on Basanti but removed it when her drone interfered with the electronics

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

I totally forgot about that! Doh! I hope my drone footage and flying is okay :)

@planecrazyish

3 жыл бұрын

Ah! glad i saw this. I've watched the video, where Itchy had it installed, but didn't realize she had it removed.

@AmrinderSingh-zx9hr

Жыл бұрын

K&N performance air filter is required.

why dont you put the Plug for map1 and map2 under the seat? than you do not ned to take the sidepanel of every time...?

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

The Map Plug does not fit well under the seat. It fits better under the side panel and I don’t mind it there. They actually make a $45 handlebar mounted thumb switch you can install if you like.

The Bike Is Worth It...

@MCCJustMotos

2 жыл бұрын

It is! Thank you!!!!

@beautifulcatastrophe

2 жыл бұрын

@@MCCJustMotos I have the new version which has Google Maps On It

I want to like these bikes, the 650 twin motor y transmission are interesting, especially when rebuilt w an S&S 865 kit. But here’s my issue, the alleged value as the RE bike have an appealing price tag. Yet the quality is by all accounts cheap. So after replacing all the parts to upgrade the bike you’re still left a frame that is sub standard. The extra weight is a red flag as heavier steel is of lesser quality as it’s mixed with impurities such as lead and ore. If it was certified Chromoly steel that would make this point moot, yet there are videos online of the Himalayan frame snapping off at the head-stem and other failures. So is it cost effective to buy a low priced bike that needs a boatload of of parts to bring it up to quality only to spend the time and money to do this to end up with a bike that costs on par with say a Triumph for example, but the kicker is all this work is now held together by a chassis of questionable steel quality at best? I just don’t see the perceived price savings value. In fact it seems like a poor investment with no cost saving but rather the converse as well as exposure to risk of frame failure. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@MCCJustMotos

2 жыл бұрын

Jeff, I have not heard of any issues with Himalayan frames post the BS3 models. BS4 models onward, the only ones allowed to export (they are on BS6 now) had metallurgy changed and even more so for the export market. No issues across the board on frame for over 4 years. There are 1000's of owners putting many hard miles on...sure there are little things here and there, but I've seen the same issues on many manufactures models I've owned. - Cheers.

What exactly are you referring to when you say "intake leaks"? What intake?

@MCCJustMotos

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard of 2 areas of “intake leaks”. 1. Where the airbox meets the engine. 2. K&N itself does not sit right and the box cover does not fit correctly.

You should try Touring Map the gears are much more longer

@MCCJustMotos

2 жыл бұрын

I have them now :)

@beautifulcatastrophe

2 жыл бұрын

@@MCCJustMotos nice 👍🏻

Which is best tyer of himalayan back wheel

@MCCJustMotos

Жыл бұрын

Depends on how much off-road you do. If a good mix 50-50 I recommend MItas E07 kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4l_taZuicaZZNo.html

Royal Enfield is on a roll. The following models up for launch in the next 12-24 months - Classic Roadster Shotgun Hunter Sherpa Scram Flying Flea and An Electric Motorcyle Also BSA will be launching its 650cc motorcycle by the end of the year.

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

Soo true...they are on FIRE! What are you most excited about?

@kyakaruvlogs2784

3 жыл бұрын

​@@MCCJustMotos From RE's stables, I'm most excited about their 650cc scrambler model. I hope it sheds atleast 20kgs off to make the bike more nicer to ride. However, having said that, I am more excited about the launch of the BSA 650 which will be first launched in Britain. I hope it will be a liquid cooled mill producing 70-80horses and can cruise at 160-170kmph the whole day. I also hope that BSA won't be following RE and restrict their bike to Britain's A2 licensing norms.

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

@@kyakaruvlogs2784 That does sound pretty wicked! I thought it was up to the Gov't (based off of cc) to put the A2 restrictions on, not he manufacture? Am I missing something? You'll have to forgive me not knowing UK rules :D

@kyakaruvlogs2784

3 жыл бұрын

@@MCCJustMotos Well the RE 650 twins have been tuned to comply to Britain's A2 licensing norms. As per Britain's licensing norms, a rider starts out with a A1 license and then when they are 19 can apply for A2 licensing. After a few years with the A2, they can then go on full throttle with the big bikes. For A2 licensing, the motorcycle cannot cross 47bhp. So manufacturers restrict their bikes performance to comply to these norms. So basically what it means is that RE is targeting at 19 year olds with the 650 twins. A properly tuned RE 650 will easily produce 65bhp at the crank. This just shows how important the British market is to Royal Enfield. This is why I hope BSA won't adopt RE's strategy.

Buen video, que hay de la velocidad crucero final?... He sabido que ronda los 120kmh...con el nuevo power tronic superas esa velocidad crucero?

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

cruise speed remains the same about 72 MPH is good. Top speed is about 82-83 MPH. You get to cruising speed a lot quicker but if remains the same. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aaGh25ORoMvghNo.html

K&N filters let more air in for a reason. They are bad for the engine. They do not filter as good as a Wix or other good grade filter.

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

I think you bring up verifiable and good points! I will slightly tweak a little if your last sentence and say, they do not filter the very fine particles as good as a Wix or any good grade filter. That all being said it still filters w/in manufacture recommendations and there has never ever ever in the history of any vehicular operations been ANY reported engine failures reported because of using a K&N filter nor even studies showing long term engine longevity degradation. Conversely there have been plenty of studies showing engine and hp performance gains! Also, good thing Himalayan engines have such robust tolerances!

Let me know about your seat I'm looking for more comfortable for long distance touring

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Doug, absolutely. This is a seat concepts Paul comfort seat. It comes in two sizes tall and regular. I chose tall for a little more legroom here’s my install video. Links where to buy in the video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/l655vJenncyrcqQ.html

@dougharitopulos7694

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@dougharitopulos7694

3 жыл бұрын

It's blocked, check it out maby where to find thanks

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

@@dougharitopulos7694 that’s so wierd...what does it say when you click on it? here is a direct link to buy. Link to Seat Concepts Website and ordering: seat concepts.com/collections/himalayan

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

I have modified the video (it had a copyright song in it). you can see it in about 15 min. Thanks for letting me know!

Should have gone down a tooth or two on the rear sprocket. I would have also done the big bore kit first, then all the small per mods. People either love or despise these royals, i love the concept of the bike myself though would certainly get one fully modded from the get go.

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

You bring up some great options and some interesting thoughts on when to get them done..Keep i’m in for about a 20% increase in power with my mods, you are only spending about $300. The big bore kit is another $1000+ and ads what 50cc and maybe another 1-2 hp? I’ll probably get it when time for a rebuild :D I’m happy with the sprockets for now, but we shall see if I change my mind after my next trip :)

@AllboroLCD

3 жыл бұрын

@@MCCJustMotos Is it that expensive!?!?! Thats my bad there....

@AllboroLCD

3 жыл бұрын

I have come across small engine shops online the US that make claim to piece together BB kits for almost anything, though it may take some calling around and time of course. Its just my opinion but on the smaller CC bikes, BB kit makes a bigger difference IRL than it does on paper if that makes any sense.

@AllboroLCD

3 жыл бұрын

@@MCCJustMotos Thought this may interest you if you havent already been; www.royalenfieldowners.com/index.php?threads/project-477cc-diy-big-bore-kit.716/

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

@@AllboroLCD Oh I'll probably get one :) all the mod's all add up and @ HP is still about 10% more hp which is big difference. With all the mods together it might even get to 5 hp more!

That's interesting. But far too much work for me. Keep up the good stuff man!!

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks..numbers video is dropping soon :)

@sscbkr48

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, too much fiddling.. I love my Himalayan for exploring but decided a few HP wasn't near enough for the hwy, so I went whole hog and doubled it. I bought an Interceptor! 😆

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

@@sscbkr48 awesome!!!! Lol, great bike!

wht abt mileage after these

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

No real change for me from what I can tell.. I still average about 46 MPG..

From Itchy Boots experience with 2 Himalayans the steering head bearings wear out at about 11,000 km and have to be replaced. The Indian made bearings seem to be poor quality, get better ones!

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

Keith, I've seen that from multiple people....my head bearing is still going strong at 10,000 MILES..fingers crossed, but I check it like a hawk :)

@walkerhjk

3 жыл бұрын

​@@MCCJustMotosProbably you don't give it the same sort of hammering that Noraly does. If the drone does affect the ECU, I think that shielding the ECU unit with a metal 'cover' should stop it

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

@@walkerhjk Haha..I’m guessing you haven’t seen a lot of my Himalayan videos if you think I don’t “hammer” it as much as Noralee. 11,000 miles of grueling off-road, 1000 miles in 24 hours iron butt rider, etc. Also still no dron problems with my ecu. kzread.info/dash/bejne/a65_qbicm5fUgtY.html

Hey buddy go for the red rooster exhaust.. then i can give u my free flow map.. dedicated mapping for free flow..tested on dyno

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

cool! Three questions...how do you send the map? How is the bottom end power? How loud is the Red Rooster compared to stock?

@miragefr7033

3 жыл бұрын

@@MCCJustMotos just a bit louder.. i can send it by watsaap or mail.. binil.karunakaran@gmail.com or watsaap no +91 7045490186

Not a fan of K&N for the fine dust in Oz.

@MCCJustMotos

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard that. I just lol and clean mine regularly, but I hear paper can be best!

Need dyno numbers. Take it to a dyno.

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

Well, I didn’t get Dyno numbers but I did get some hard 0-60 MPH test numbers.. What do you think? kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJ2o2sWIdLnQpbg.html

@whatsstefon

3 жыл бұрын

It’ll likely be a 10% increase in power. So about an extra 2 to 3 hp.

so how much horsepower ?

@MCCJustMotos

2 ай бұрын

With just these mods maybe 1-2 more hp? I have a lot more mods now probably pushing close to 40 crank horsepower check out my other videos.

@prenomnom7325

2 ай бұрын

@@MCCJustMotos 1 horsepower ? 😱😂

@MCCJustMotos

2 ай бұрын

@@prenomnom7325 well putting it in context 1-2 HP is between 5-10% increase, which is pretty big.

The tank ouch.

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

I wear it as a badge of pride.... LOL..I took at huge hit hit at 72 KPH (45 mph).. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/a65_qbicm5fUgtY.html

You can make a booster plug for $5

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

This iis a full ECU recalibtion, BUT Id love to see if a Straight Booster Plug does anything to power.

I ride dual sport (adventure) off road and I very briefly honestly DID consider the R E Himalayan ...however the money required to improve appreciably is a total deal killer ! I have no trouble even saying spending on this bike is very much like "feeding oats to a dead horse" WHY? you ask? Well the motorcycle is GROSSLY overweight and under-powered....yes you can squeeze a bit more power from this motor but the expense to reward ratio is dismal at best.....my advice? just save up and buy a model that ACTUALLY honestly POSSESSES real potential....hint it is NOT this bike! Either enjoy this bike for what it is? OR simply buy something ELSE! Even a fricken Kawi KLR puts this bike to SHAME! And trust me I KNOW this Himalayan is very cool looking....it LOOKS like the real deal . But honestly? SO lacking IF you are looking for anything even remotely adequate? THIS bike wold cost WAY more than its worth to even try

@MCCJustMotos

2 жыл бұрын

Nigel, Thanks much for the watch and thoughts. It’s cool that you considered the Himi, but I completely understand you not. I’m probably the opposite you, I too ride ADV (and manu other in my fleet). The think that is most clear to me about the Himi compaired to the others I’ve ridden is that it is the definition of “ the sum is better than the parts” Tons less power than others (but better torque) makes the bike more Capable on and off-road compared to the KLR. It’s smoother than DRZ-400’s on-road and - fraction of the cost. It off-road chops will surprise, but you got to ride it different than others (more tractor like). But, don’t take my word (even though you might get a kick of my 22 episod Maryland to Montan series) watch the #1 watched Himalayan Review where the KLR was the let down not the Himilayan.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gIWro5etaMbUm6g.html Bur, I do agree don’t go crazy trying to spend tons of $$$ getting a few HP out of the 411cc mill. But $300 for 18% more power…umm sure if you like, that’s not a bad return on investment in my humble opinion.

Can't see the point in it at all, just get a bigger bike with more power.

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

Well..Does it NEED more power? absolutely not, but I’ve never really been one to turn down cheap ~20% more horsepower...but to each their own. I have much more powerful bikes but this fits a nice niche. Cheers Chris!

@CoreyBrass

3 жыл бұрын

@@MCCJustMotos I hear ya. Every bike I get I always add the cheapest power upgrades I can like a K&N air and oil filter, good spark plugs. Nothing wrong with grabbing a few more ponies, LBS foot of torque, or MPGs when the chance comes.

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

@@CoreyBrass thanks! Yeah, I think many people don’t want to be open to that idea..lol

Old man's country side pricey cruiser.

@MCCJustMotos

3 жыл бұрын

It does good at that too!

SO? Let's just say you spend the thousands and actually manage to DOUBLE the power in order to make it a serious ride? Elephant in the ROOM! It is STILL a GROSSLY overweight PIG which now is overtaxing the HELL out of the rest of the drive train! Ignoring that lets just say you go all out trying to bring the chassis up to par with the power? WHAT could you even DO?? Be honest now? What? Seriously? change out the forks? Custom fab linkage and swing arm and buy a decent shock? NOTHING you can do will get around the fact it is q hopeless endeavor...been there done that on other such fiasco....I would spare anyone of such! Only reason to buy a Himalayan is IF you need that price point and are happy with what that gets you....then? go for it! I totally get THAT! Otherwise?? WTF?? Just fricken BUY more bike!

@MCCJustMotos

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think we are as far apart as you think. I would NOT spend thousands on this bike to double power, add new forks, doesn’t need it. I’ve driven cross country (mostly off-road), including an Iron Butt 1000 miles in a day rides, and can tell you the bike does not need it. It will hold its own with much more expensive bikes (I’ve rode with them ;) ), and it’s a better long-haul comfy, smoother bike than bikes that almost double the cost (I’m looking at you DRZ-400 & KLR 650). Would I spend $300 for a 18% more power..sure, does the bike need it? Nope. kzread.info/head/PL0LSKuqkTCdjv5iRiSD3iYnFumwcuaZr8