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    Rear red reflector AWOL

    Hello All My rear red reflector above number plate has gone AWOL , its a MOT fail in UK Is this just a stick on reflector ? If so can I just buy a stick on reflector like one of these from hitchcocks ? https://accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/Various-Lighting/19200 Cheers Steve
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    Running in after 500 miles

    800 miles not long now , engine is definitely changing , wanting more revs and freeing up nicely my other bike has had a week off commuting duty the 411 just is soo much fun to ride if you gel with the bike , its a marmite bike but I love it , then again I'm never in that much of a hurry these...
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    Original Grip XL tyres

    My previous himalayan came with MT60s and they were good , did 6k miles and still had plenty of life left on them Shame they did not come with my new himalayan
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    OEM chain and sprockets

    Got 30k on chain on my 1000 vstrom, with 100+ bhp , with oiler
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    Original Grip XL tyres

    Looks like will be lucky to get 4k out of rear then , shame as they are decent tyres grip wise but not wear wise
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    OEM chain and sprockets

    I know life varies alot with use etc , but was wondering what mileage people were getting out of their original chain , I used gear oil and will probably fit another loobman Cheers Steve
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    Original Grip XL tyres

    Hi all Just wondering what mileage people were getting out of the factory fitted ceat gripp.xl tyres ? New tyres had 5mm tread front and 8mm.rear tread Have done 700 miles and no wear on front , rear used 1mm so far So guess 4k miles out of rear ? Cheers Steve
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    Running in after 500 miles

    Motorway today 60 to 65 felt fine , with 70 mph for odd over take Cheers Steve
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    Running in after 500 miles

    Thanks for your replies Today commuted via country roads , which is very nice but adds 15 mins each way to commute 35 mins on motorway & 50 mins off motorway Been sunny today so all good , but sometimes when you are tired from work you just want to get home asap Will definitely be using a...
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    Running in after 500 miles

    Hi All Just done over 500 miles on my new 411 , 300 miles service completed So far have kept off motorway, but thinking of using 411 for work this week which is 25 miles each way with 15 miles being motorway not sure if it's too early to use 411 for 60 to 65 mph use down motorway? would I be...
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    What do you call yours?

    Gimli , its slow and strong and comes from the blue mountains ( its blue) lol
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    Persistant condensation in the instrument cluster

    My new 2023 himalayan clocks mist up , I'm not that bothered and live with it Cheers Steve
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    First week of ownership

    Hi All Been a week since I had my new 411 Have done approx 200 miles so far , mainly back roads to vary speeds etc , fun miles not used to go to work First tank fill up did 93 mpg (e10) ! I have increaed rear preload from 3 to 5 which seems good so far (100 kg rider) , might need to add 1 more...
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    Change of 2023 himalayan service schedule , wonder what's changed to increase from every 3k to every 4.6k ?

    Yep it came with my 2023 411 I just bought Will double check with dealer when I get first 300 miles service done
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    Change of 2023 himalayan service schedule , wonder what's changed to increase from every 3k to every 4.6k ?

    The tappet check was every 3k previously I believe Regards Steve
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