Thank you I enjoy that video. great music by the way

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thanks John 👍

Dickie... you're on.. you put together a really good video there. Good combo of the himalayan, wiltshire ancient history and general chat. Channels coming on a treat. Keep it coming..

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words.. It’s a little daunting at first but hopefully I’ll get into the swing of things 🙂 ATB 👍

Very nice video Dickie. I agree with what you say about changing sprocket sizes on the Himalayan but in the same breath it's something I have never done, your bound to lose the fantastic flexibility of that second gear. I am very much looking forward to the release of the new Himalayan 450, would I buy one? If money was no object I think I would in a heart beat but I have to say I love my old Chug (LS410) very much still, we have had some wonderful times together and I reckon the engine is not even 25% through it's effective lifespan after 4 years and 17K miles...

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Sandy… Yerp, I reckon we’ll still have those Himis well into are seventies 😆👍

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Now that’s interesting.. Thanks for the input.. I know that the front sprocket mod is popular after fitting a new cam normally.. But yes.. Thanks for the tip 👍

Because of serious leg injuries in 2020 ( not bike related) I had to trade my Himalayan 411 in to a Bike Dealer a few months ago. Age (79) and loss of leg strength finally won, but having owned bikes since 1962 I agree with everything you say about it, a brilliant value for money bike. I've got a Honda step through maxi scooter now...and what a revelation that is..👍😄

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Hi John .. I own a Honda PCX ..Bought it around a month ago and your right.. They’re blooming great.. The CVT is amazing .. 👍

@marcinpiak3540

8 ай бұрын

Love my Forza 350, great for the shopping, rides out, and touring. Ride safe.

@Marbleheadjed

8 ай бұрын

Nothing better than a long term ownership review. 450 looks like every other new bike , not a fan . Look the old school looks of the 411 . Nice video.

@phildougan4255

8 ай бұрын

Just bought the old himi, was going to wait for the 450, but got a great deal on the 411, complete with the luggage boxes 😊 Running it in at the moment. Hopefully get up to Scotland in the spring. Enjoyed your review 👍

Thank you Dickie, great video because it was so natural. More like that please

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

As in I forget what I’m talking about kind of natural 😆.. Seriously though. Thanks Rob 🙂👍

Been following Sandy for a couple of years and nice to see you have your own channel.. walked round stone henge years ago and was disappointed. However Iona we thought was magical..So next time you're up in Scotland,, Mull then Iona

Great review Dickie I found it really useful, thank you.

Thanks for another fantastic video great knowledge. bike that does it all. I'm thinking of getting 1 in the new year I really enjoyed the music towards the end cheers

You're good at this you tube stuff, good quality audio and good camera work, fair play to you . Looking forward to hearing the stories about the long barrow and Stonehenge.

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

😄Thanks Nigel … A couple of glitches plus I can’t spell Wiltshire 😆.. We were up at the long barrow this afternoon (Wiltshire Man and myself) He was vlogging and and trying his best to pry the stories out of me 😄👍

@Wigglesway

8 ай бұрын

@@DickieMintCycles you keep them under your hat for now, don't be telling Sandy he will pinch your future content 😂👍

I so nearly bought the 411 last year. My nearest dealer is 40 miles away and a visit there almost had me buying one (I actually bought a RE tshirt, leather key fob, 2 badges and a mug!). I watched every youtube video on the Himalayan, but there was always a nagging doubt as to it's cruising ability, lack of speed. In the end, in April this year I bought a BMW G310GS from a local dealer. Great little bike. It will cruise comfortably at 60-70 mph and I get 83mpg. Superb handling. However, I am looking forward to the Himalayan 450. It has 40bhp, compared to the BMW's 33bhp, and the 411's 25bhp. I may be tempted next year! RIDE SAFE, MATE! Good video and commentary.

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Yep it’ll be interesting with this new 450 that’s for sure..I once took a undersized Christmas present T-shirt back to my local KTM dealership and ended up buying a 1290R Superduke..😳😄

Cheers for taking me around my favourate hauntes, loved it!

One of my best wild camps was a night spent beside a Bronze Age burial cairn on the Long Mynd. How's your mum Dickie, still making them cakes that Sandy loves.

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

She’s fine thanks John.. She made a couple of drizzlies today actually 😄👍

Enjoyed the video cheers Dickie🏍👍

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Terry 👍

Had you not been turning in the first place, that would of taken you out..! had not seen you until the last minute. I too had to go change.. .. A main road, but given a turn on a bend, I find it generally out in the lanes.. normally those large SUV's which think they own the whole road. Another great presentation lad and spot on with comments, I'm happy with mine in stock form, not going to change, like the looks of what the new Himalaya offers, did is the specs and its a short/over square motor 86/81..? Likely sell those who what to upgrade and have latest model out, yet you've said current bike hit all the ever increasing. decreasing speed limits comfortably. As the prices are already dropping across the models, silly money/offers new on the E5's what worth our E4's, time only will tell, can't see real money out the gate on PX against new Himalaya, likely lot of old stock Himalaya sat round anyway.. Rant over, stay safe. Cheers Davey

What a cracking little video! I’ve been watching you and Sandy on those and am developing quite a soft spot for ‘em… I just think that they’re one of those bikes that just ‘work’ in the real world… 55-60 around those fantastic roads is just perfect. Your videos are going from strength to strength sir… a really engaging show. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤗

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Kind words Adam.. Thank you 🙂…A lot of people I meet with Himalayans also own other more exotic bikes.. But when you get talking to them they’ll all freely admit that it’s the Himi they end up riding most.. It’s an endearing little bike…👍

Excellent Dickie, I really enjoyed that ride out with you and some great information. 🍻👍👍

Hi Dickie I have to say I agree with you I bought Himalayan as a second bike but it gets more and more a lovely bike and fun to ride

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Hi Chris.. It’s mad isn’t it..Just something about them..👍

Enjoyed that video Dickie 👍 🏍️ The scream scared the 💩 out of me through my headphones when that red car pulled in front of you 😂😂

Am enjoying my 2023 Himmy! Great scenery you got there. Rode through parts in the summer to Minehead area for an adv fest last summer. (Smaller version of ABR).

Hi very enjoyable video keep them coming and stay safe 👍

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Craig…I’ll try 👍

Well presented, Dickie. Good info and camera view point. I look forward to more.

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris 👍

Spot on Dicky! Great bikes we have and a very nice video. Cheers! 👍

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch it … ATB 👍

Good review of your bike and love the music to.nice one.

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave… Was down in Stone Henge on Sunday.. Edited the footage last night.. Think you’ll like the music …Hopefully 😄👍

I've owned a Himalayan for about 2 and a half years as a daily ride to work bike. For the first couple of thousand miles I hated it.. but I have to say this bike is now probably in my top 5 bikes I've owned (59 since 1980.) Its cheap as chips to run ,easy to service, and handles bumpy back roads with ease, finish is as good as anything out there. On the down side, standard battery was not very long lived, rear rack is feeble. And rear brake master cylinder seizing at 10k miles, this happened because off ingress of road salt. Only mods I've done are fitted 2 teeth less on rear sprocket so 70mph is cruising easy. Would l buy another one, yes definitely, this bike will never set your pulse racing like a full on sports bike but it will probably plod on for years. 👍

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

😄 A lot of people actually took their bikes back to the dealerships worried about the noise they made.. They all sound like that sir 😄.. They’ve suffered from some small issues but nothing too serious..You kind of grow into them 😄

This a very good video which was very well put together, special thanks for showing us the flexibility of the engine in 2nd gear, I found this very useful info and after watching many road tests in the Himmy no one else has shown me the flexibility of the engine so Thanks for that. Well done mate. I have subscribed and look forward to watching many more of your videos.

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul.. Early days yet but I’m trying 😄.. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

Just subscribed and looking forward to many more chat about the Himalayan. Mine is a 2019 BS4. 25000 miles now and no issues i couldn't fix quite easily myself. A cruiser windscreen and ammo box panniers. Spotlights and heated grips. Got it just how i want and i love it. Definitely a keeper. Good to see you enjoying yours.

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the Sub Mark…Yep , they’re good all rounder’s are the Himis…Think the motor will last a long time.. Under-stressed…👍

Mint video Dickie !!! atb.

Hi dickie i agree with what you're saying about the himmy, I've lost count of the number of bikes I've owned in my 55yrs riding, but i have to say that the himmy is the most versatile bike for me, I've had two himmys and done over 15000 miles between both of them what's not to like, nice bit of wiltshire countryside to keep up the good work 👍

Top vid I’ve been riding bikes for 40 years and had all types of bike just traded my faithful gs f650 in for a himmy and I love it

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

We’re both from the old days then Howard 😄… You kind of grow into the Himi.. It gets more endearing every day .. Thanks for taking the time to watch the vlog 👍

You got it right Dickie and well done. As is true for many of us, there are choices in my garage and my favorite continues to be the Himmi. Ordered sight unseen back in 01/2018, it was the first white one in our State of Minnesota. Almost 30k miles, it would have many more if it weren't sharing duties with the others.

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Hi.. Yep, I took a punt on buying mine.. Liked it and thought why not.. People in the UK didn’t know much about them and kept telling me it was cheap crap from india..How wrong were they.. They’re riding them now 😄👍

Thanks. I enjoyed that. I'm subscribed to your channel and Wiltshire Mans too. Got myself a Himalayan in the summer. Great bike and very usable. Its not fast but somehow distances are perceptively achieved quickly. Greetings from The Wirral!

@DickieMintCycles

7 ай бұрын

Greetings 🙂👍

Good Evening Dickie , As an everyday bike i don't think you can do better than the Himalayan , iv'e seen in auto trader Himalayan's 411 cc new for £3999 so why spend £3000 + on a second hand bike thats 15 - 20 years old , it doesn't make sense , your video's are getting better with each one your making Dickie , so as always take care & ride safe

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve.. I agree with you.. Moto GB have been off loading new bikes at knock down prices after losing the RE franchise..I still think with the advent of the 450 if it’s priced right ..used 411s will drop considerably in price..Bargains 👍

Nice one Dicky. Very professional. 👍

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly 👍

The 450 looks great and time will tell how it performs and what issues come to the surface. Interesting point on 411 prices going through the floor after its release. I've yet to see a Scram on the road, I don't know if they took off as well as the original Himalayan did. I think the Him is already a future classic. I owned a 2021 model and put about 3000 miles on it. I had to work around the relatively tall stance being a short arse, and it was that and a lack of power persuaded me to drop it for a lower bike with more oomph, but I loved every mile I rode it nonetheless. Great video and can't wait to hear the mysterious stories 🙂

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Hi Oscar.. It’s normally safe practice to buy a brand new model a year or so after it’s release.. The original BS3 had a fair few issues apparently but was only released to the Indian market to endure.. By the time the rest of the world got the BS4 it was sorted..Hopefully they’ve developed the 450 properly and it’ll be problem free.. Your right.. I can’t recall seeing a scram either..ATB 👍

Lovely video dicky .I've got an Himalayan .couple of months back I bought a brand new Honda transalp 750. I sold it as I got on better with my Himalayan.I'll look into the new 450 one when it comes out as I'll be interested.great to see your channel so I've just subscribed to it .

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the Sub Bob ..You sold a brand new Transalp in preference of the Himalayan.. Crikey, Honda won’t like that 😄..Fair play to you.. I reckon going by what I’ve seen of it so far, the new 450 will be a massive seller…More highway power and less weight … Winner 👍

@Bob-oo7sm

8 ай бұрын

@@DickieMintCycles yes when it lands in uk I'll take one out.I'm lucky I live in Devon near bovey tracy so we have some lovely roads around the Moor maybe we could meet up for ride sometime

Brilliant review 👍👍👍... Love my Himalayan, makes me enjoy riding at 50mph nice and chilled, off road its fantastic, I've put many other more expensive bikes to shame on the dirty stuff 😁

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly sir.. Totally agree with you regarding the 411… What’s with these big GS’s that you never see on the dirt 😉😄

Great video, I Have the Scram and love it. By the way, what was the music called you played at the end of the vid?

@MrSheymie

8 ай бұрын

Was wondering the same thing. Lovely electric guitar sound.

Great little review as your early entry into KZread. What cameras and mics are you using mate?

@DickieMintCycles

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Noel..GoPro8 and standard cheap mic for helmet.. My outdoor audio is still a bit naff as I haven’t got a wind muff yet 😄👍

That is all you need if you live in UK, great bike and looks the best, but i ride a 650 GS BMW with 50 hp and i live abroad so not changing anytime soon.I just love how they look, the new 450 is not for me, new dash sucks. ETA, best video yet.

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Yep, stick with the Beemer Mike..👍

Nice video Dickie and I agree with all you say about the Himalayan. I took mine out for the first time today for some time because I've had a bit of a dalliance with a Yamaha Diversion for the past month. I bought it because I fancied a bit more poke but didn't like the riding position and the way it reacted to white lines and tarmac banding scared the you know what out of me despite having wider, road specific tyres compared to the Himi. So i flogged it and im renewing my love affair with the Himi! Cheers Mike

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Hi Mike.. Thanks for taking the time to watch my vlog..My old mate Harry Enfield ( Scotland Trip) has just got himself a diversion 900 and is really impressed with it..Your right about the Himi though.. There’s something about those little bikes..👍

@mikedowning4603

8 ай бұрын

The 900 Diversion might have been a better proposition for me ie more upright riding position + shaft drive. I'm thinking maybe Deauville but I'm not going to rush into it. I've just become a Blood Bike rider and the current bikes are a Honda NC750x with auto g/box and a Triumph Tiger 900 so it will be interesting to ride them😊

You scared the shit out of me, bloody hell. Was that a scream or my head set playing up 😞. Nice music . nice VL's.

@chrisbland8650

8 ай бұрын

What the hell was that? 😱

Hi Dickie, Really enjoy watching your videos, I am a bit of a Harley Sportster fan have had many over the years, I am currently bikeless and keep getting drawn to the original Himmy for some reason. After watching this video I think you have helped me make my decision to go for it. I might hold on for a bit to see if I can get a bargain 😊 Thanks Steve

@DickieMintCycles

7 ай бұрын

Hi Steve.. You have good taste regarding Sporty’s..👍…If you don’t mind pottering around ,the 411 will be right up your street.. You’ll probably need time to adjust ( you gradually morph with them) but I’ll guarantee you’ll love it… just bide your time and watch the prices..I rode Sportsters for years and always considered them the best Harley to hoon around Uk roads on.. Still got a couple but they need re-commissioning if I ever get round to it 😄👍

@aircooled9213

7 ай бұрын

👍

@aircooled9213

4 ай бұрын

Hi Dickie, Well I took the plunge and got myself a classic 500 instead of the Himmy. Thoroughly enjoyed my 140 mile ride home when I collected it. The new bike is on my profile picture 😊 Steve

Hi dickie just joined your channel from sandys recommendation. Looking forward to your take on adventures. Been with sandy For years lovely fella. He'll keep you right mate ..old dave from (Sunderland)

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave .. Sandy is my Bestie.. Think the world of him…👍

my left ear enjoyed this

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

😆

Thanks Dickie nice video. I wonder how you manage to ride without a visor. Ive tried it with just glasses and my eyes water continually.

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

I’ve always worn a open faced helmet and a pair of glasses.. Bit daft but that was how it used to be.. Made an exception when I bought my KTM 1290R…That one blew me glasses straight off my face 😆..I do use a full face for vloging now as I mount the camera on the chin bar..But normally I ride around in my open face..👍

@jonathanmellish4439

8 ай бұрын

@@DickieMintCycles cheers Dickie. Wishing you the best with the vlog. Your riding buddies are a breath of fresh air. I am now in my mid 60’s so have got over the need for speed.

Enjoyed that. How many miles have you clocked up on the Himalayan now

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Hi Neil.. Got about 20k on it.. I’m lucky enough to own other bikes so my annual mileage gets kind of spread out between em all.. 👍

@neilfields5914

8 ай бұрын

@@DickieMintCycles Hi Dickie. I know you have other bikes I enjoy watching you and the Wiltshire man on your tour’s about camping etc Watched you pick up your vstrom how’s that going

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Ok thanks Neil.. The Suzukis a damn good bike but up there a bit regarding price.. The thing is with the Himi is it will do everything eventually and very basically .. But costs hardly anything..

The gummy is a great machine, 5000 it will do 70 no problem, yes it can be slow to accelerate but it’s so manageable and handles really well. Out of interest what mods have you done to yours,if any?

@DickieMintCycles

7 ай бұрын

Hi Murray.. Chucked the evap in the bin firstly..Then got rid of the air injection malarkey.. End Can,Filter,Fuel booster plug,and de-cat pipe.. Made hardly any difference and fuel consumption went up during the winter ( booster plug)So I took it all off again apart from the end can..Had a Cam sat in the draw for a while now.. So I’ll probably fit that and then start messing around with stuff again..I really think for what you pay out for such little gains it’s probably not worth it.. The Cam may change that though 🙂👍

Nice one dickie. Iv had a himi for 3 years, low kms and very happy with it. I do fine it slippy in greasy conditions, maybe its the stock tyres? Or the weight? Do you have any suggestions? Cheers

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

I’m using Continental TKC 80,s Very good off road and not that bad on.. Don’t last as long as a more road biased tyre though.. Tyres are the key regarding of roading the Himi 👍

👍👍👍👍

@user-ej2jy2cy1w

8 ай бұрын

And what was the blood curdling scream as you were leaving Avebury 😱

When that bloody scream came, I nearly dropped my tablet because i was wearing my ear buds, I gripped my invisible brake and pushed my foot onto the foot brake. I was mentally riding that bike.

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

😂 Sorry…

The latest himalayan 452 is gonna be released tomorrow..

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

Finally 😄👍

The 410s are underpowered, they need a 650/700 single😢

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

You get used to it.. 35-40 bhp would be nice on the 411 though..The Americans are still getting the KLR 650 jammy buggers 😄

Himalayan 411,.... powerful and lazy

@DickieMintCycles

8 ай бұрын

They’re great bikes Paresh.. 👍