[Himalayan Geff]

I know nothing about the Ceats except there've been no complaints about them. Most people seem happy.

The CEAT tyres have a very similar tread pattern to the Pirelli MT60 and are good on hard surfaces but lack any kind of real grip in mud. This is pretty common for a road-biased dual purpose tyre. The problem is that most more off-road oriented rear tyres are not available in the right size for Himalayan.

[oldphart]

The CEAT tyres have a very similar tread pattern to the Pirelli MT60 and are good on hard surfaces but lack any kind of real grip in mud. This is pretty common for a road-biased dual purpose tyre. The problem is that most more off-road oriented rear tyres are not available in the right size for Himalayan.

Are you trolling? You're beginning to sound like it.
Firstly, there's no shortage of choice of tyres for the Himalayan though availability for all tyres is dodgy.

Secondly, the MT60 is pretty good off road. Sure, it's no good in wet clay, but nothing short of a full nobbly is. I did buy more dirt oriented tyres when they wore out, but not because I ever felt unsafe on them

[Himalayan Geff]

No, Im not trolling. You said you dont know much about the CEAT. I have given you my genuine opinion based on actually trying to ride on the green lanes near me with them. As for availability of other brands. It is the rear 17 inch tyre that limits options, There may be lots of 50/50 tyres available (if they are actually available) in the 17 inch fitment but proper off road biased tyres tend to be only available in 18 inch. Just about the only serious tyre easily available as a matched set for Himalayan sizes here is the TKC80 and I have my doubts about that on the tracks that I am riding (Although it would definitely be a step up from the CEAT standard fitment). Loads of choice is available in the front 21 inch tyre but mostly not with a match on the rear. Also, dont assume everyone rides the same roads as you do. It is wet and slimy here off road and I didnt buy the himalayan as an asphalt road bike.

[Spicyred]

Of all the bikes I've owned or ridden in my 50+ years of riding, racing and working in the motorcycle industry the Himalayan is my all time, most favorite bike. It was so good I traded my Triumph in on an Interceptor, which is my 2nd favorite. Best of luck with the bike, I hope you like it as much as I like mine.

I’ve put over 2000 kilometres on the Himi now and it is a totally different riding experience to the Conti GT. I enjoy riding both but have to admit, an involuntary smile comes to my face when I hop back on the GT

The posture on the GT is that that I’ve experienced on all my bikes since progressing from the trail bikes of the Seventies. Slight forward leaning, my body weight shared between buttocks, upper thighs and a little on the wrists, shoulders and foot pegs.

The Himi is a bolt-upright position with weight shared by buttocks and tailbone. That was closer to the trail bikes I started on way back then - except the Himi’s brakes and seat are way better than those ‘70s bikes.

Long rides produce aches in different areas - lower back and tailbone on the Himi yet lower shoulder blades on the Conti.

Each bike meets it’s design brief perfectly for me

[Spicyred]

Out and about in the Scenic Rim again:

[Spicyred]

And…….

[oldphart]

Nice.
Of course, I should be grumpy because we're locked down in Adelaide 

Just a note of warning, that screen over the headlight has been known to rattle so if you find a rattle develops, check that first.

[Spicyred]

As mentioned in the “Windnoise” thread,
I put the Eagle screens 400 mm high, standard width screen on.
The RE screen in the forward position had warn a little of the paint off the headlight bezel. I didn’t detect any rattling from there, due to the wind noise ironically.

Anyway, the new screen does a good job of keeping the bugs off my jacket.

Windnoise is still prevalent, though to be fair, we are in our windy season and it’s been gusting 25 to 75 kph all week. With winding routes I use there are few occasions where I have a genuine tail wind.

I was hoping for a better result, to be honest but the jury is still out

[Spicyred]

The jury is now IN regarding the 400 mm screen - it’s been replaced by the 100 mm short screen, in dark tint, purely to cover the instrument panel.

I won’t be able to test the new screen until at least the weekend but I’ll report my findings and post a photo.

[oldphart]

The jury is now IN regarding the 400 mm screen - it’s been replaced by the 100 mm short screen, in dark tint, purely to cover the instrument panel.

I won’t be able to test the new screen until at least the weekend but I’ll report my findings and post a photo.

You'll love it. I've been using mine since January. Check my videos to see it in action and to hear how clear my voice is now without all that turbulence.

[Spicyred]

You are correct - I love it.

Today in Brisbane town we have a high wind warning.
Perfect for testing the new short screen.
What a difference! The shorty is a joy to use in high wind. Whilst I don’t commute, I did do a cross-town run for the test which includes speed zones of 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100 kph. The winds encountered included head on, full side-on and tailing.
They were gusting enough that it was a challenge holding the bike upright while stopped at the red lights.

[9fingers]

Out and about in the Scenic Rim again:

Beautiful Himalayan!
9fingers

[Spicyred]

Beautiful Himalayan!
9fingers

Thanks 9fingers.
We’ve had a lot of welcome rain here the last month or so, resulting in very little riding for moi.
I’ve clocked up 4000k on the Himi now but many of the gravel roads I use are still flood-bound or flood damaged.

[Spicyred]

Out and about Monday, navigating various road closures and road works, found the Himi atop Tamborine Mountain.
With a camping chair/stool, six-pack esky and camera bag easily accommodated in the panniers, a beaut lunch was had with this view:

Edit: gizzo, this is the spot from which your mates launch their hang gliders.

[Spicyred]

The photo above is looking westerly from atop Mt Tamborine.
Today’s photo, on the north eastern decent from Tamborine is a quaint English-style Inn. A delicious Lambs Fry was had but I’m definitely not posting a food photo!