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350 J Platform / Re: Classic 350, full service, some thoughts

« Last Post by Curious wanderer on Yesterday at 12:34:25 pm »

30 odd years ago I travelled extensively in France on a fairly regular basis on a 1947 OHC Velocette.  It had a small toolbox in which I packed what I considered might be useful, a plug spanner, spare plug, repair patches for innertube, a couple of tyre levers and an adjustable spanner (and a solderless nipple for the clutch or brake cable)

I had no breakdown cover.

The few problems I encountered all led to meeting incredibly kind, helpful people and memories that have far outlasted the uneventful trips.  The most memorable was a broken crankpin 40 miles from Calais on a Sunday afternoon.  I still managed to get to work the following morning even if I did have to return to the Dover port police to pick up my bike!

My advice, take sensible precautions but don't overthink it.  Enjoy the adventure and see what happens!

My experience also. Over 30 years of travelling by bike, the kindness of strangers has always stood out.

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411 & 450 Himalayan & Scram / Re: New 450 Himalayan or 411

« Last Post by ddavidv on Yesterday at 12:12:25 pm »

Just read a post on another site of someone who rode the 452. He found the engine to have it's power up higher and it lacks a lot of the 'tractor' aspect of the 411.

This is good news, as I now have much less interest in the 452.  The tractor engine is probably my most-liked feature of my 411.

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350 J Platform / Re: Revised Service Schedule: J Series Valve Adjustments and 1st Service Kit Updates

« Last Post by Father of Dragons on Yesterday at 08:29:30 am »

Just to be clear, is your attachment the old schedule or the revised one, as it still shows valve inspect and adjust at 500 km?

Many (including me) who have done their own valve check at 300 miles/500 km  have found the valves to be over-tight, so I think I'd be sticking with the old regime....

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Other marques / Re: Yezdi 350 Adventure

« Last Post by AzCal Retred on Yesterday at 06:45:02 am »

360 view -
https://www.yezdi.com/motorcycles/yezdi-adventure

https://www.advrider.com/yezdi-adventure/
When all is said and done, until more information emerges on the Adventure, the comparison between it and the Royal Enfield Himalayan requires some assumptions.  That’s too bad because the two machines seem so closely linked that it would be good to know both bikes’ complete specs for certain.
But there is one clear thing.  There’s now a new player in the adventure category for the Indian market, and it could be a significant contender to eat into Royal Enfield’s market share.  And one has to wonder if the Adventure is a success, will Yezdi look to sell the bike in other markets. We’ll keep you updated as more information emerges.

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Rear Brake Failure

« Last Post by Quest on Yesterday at 04:22:05 am »

It feels like it has air in it, but the air comes from

Poorly seated bleeder valve is always on the suspect list. Some times they get over tightened. In theory the valve is softer than the caliper body, so a cheap fix even if just to eliminate it.

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Rear Brake Failure

« Last Post by Island Rider on Yesterday at 04:01:01 am »

It feels like it has air in it, but the air comes from

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Spectacular riding today in Connecticut

« Last Post by zimmemr on Yesterday at 01:06:10 am »

Despite the chill, it was really fun, you guys are the real deal and a pleasure to ride with. Next time it'll be a lot warmer, I promise.

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411 & 450 Himalayan & Scram / Re: fuel line quick release

« Last Post by jadofind on Yesterday at 01:03:04 am »

I recently removed the pressurized line on my 2021 Himalayan, in the shed, without the ability to position myself on the right side of the bike. I cut short pieces of 1/4 ID rubber fuel line (on hand) to slide over the tips of some blunt needle nose pliers. This worked quite well to compress the dual releases without any contact of the jaws of the pliers with the quick release fitting.

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Spectacular riding today in Connecticut

« Last Post by NJ Mike on Yesterday at 12:11:01 am »

Today we were taken on what I would describe as one of the best, entertaining rides i have done in a long time. Led by our forum member Mark Zimmerman we started at the Putnam diner on Route 22 in New York. NJ Mike, Reading Rider, agagliardi(that's me) and Mark (of course) enjoyed several hours of scenic curves, dips, nature and scenery through western Connecticut. Mark knows all the best roads, as well as the local events. Keep a look out for our next ride, and join in for some great riding and friendship.

Yes, a good, but chilly, time was had by all!

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Belt drive conversion?

« Last Post by NJ Mike on Yesterday at 12:09:27 am »

Smoother, quieter, better gas mileage.

Yes to all of the above.

Welcome to the cult, er, club.