Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Air Filter - How to Remove 

Thanks MAAAAAATE, Yeah EMAM have been so helpful allowing me to do what I do. And Yes, after a couple of goes it will be a very easy process. Regards FPPete.

Thanks heaps, Really appreciate your comment, means a lot. Glad you enjoyed the video. Regards FPPete.

No worries Will, Thanks mate, always appreciate your thoughts and comments. Regards FPPete.

Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks for your comment, Regards FPPete.

Thanks for your positive comment, really appreciated. It was very good of Essendon Motorcycles & mowers to allow me video the process. Regards FPPete.

Thanks heaps slakk, I think access to the air filter is crucial to both purchasing the bike and maintaining it. Appreciate your comment. Regards FPPete.

Thanks Dave, glad you enjoyed the vid, and thanks heaps for your comment. Regards FPPete.

Thanks for your comment, Your gonna love your new 450. Enjoy. Regards FPPete.

Yeah, it is up as high as possible. Regards FPPete.

I did video it but it didn't make the editing. Was difficult to see. It's near the head stem of the bike on the left hand side, you may be able to get a prefilter on it. It would be good if it could be done. the paper filter is not ideal here in Australia. Regards FPPete.

you right, but at least the battery is in a better positiion.

Thanks pww, It is an important part of owning an off road motorcycle, and Like many modern adventure bikes nowadays, the airfilter can be a pain to get to, and like yourself a deal breaker. Will be interesting to see the CF Moto 450 setup. regards FPPete.

@@FULLPELTAdventures Yes, CF Moto are doing some great things, they're becoming contenders.

Hi James, Totally agree with you. Life is so much better with easy access to the Air filter, particularly when riding in dusty conditions. Thanks for your comment, Regards FPPete.

I believe they wanted to keep its seat hight low. while also trying to keep its ground clearance and water wading capacity high. I do Agree thoo it seems a lot of hassle. Maybe in next few version they will change it.

Totally agree. Having owned various enduro bikes and still think the DRZ400 has one of the best quick open easy access air filter cover and filter. The ease of regular servicing of the air filter and changing of oil and oil filter should also be a big consideration when designing any bike. I realise that this helps with the overall design of the bike but would stop me going on dusty roads too often! Great video and the Himalayan 450 sounds to be a great bike otherwise. More bike reviews should always show the ease of servicing. I always wander what the air filter access is like on adventure bikes. Thankfully on my pre ordered Cfmoto 450MT the fuel tank does not have to be taken off to service the air filter!

@@wowfish-ob3ew Thanks heaps, enjoy your CF moto 450. Regards FPPete.

No you don't need to drain the tank. However the less the fuel in the tank the easier it is the handle and remove. You could siphon fuel out first if you wish. Regards FPPete.

Glad you enjoyed the Video. Regards FPPete.

Thanks David, yeah the inlet was near the head stem, on the left hand side, was difficult to video. A prefilter would be fantastic. May be block the inlet air at the bottom of the filter, and drilling a large hole through the top filter cover and dropping a pre-filter in that hole. I'm sure someone will have a fix real soon. Regards FPPete.

Pete, thanks for your insights. I picked up my 450 yesterday. Very nice to ride. Running in of course, so took it easy. Did well on our steep now rutted driveway (1km long). More comfortable than my DRZ, much better on road and it seems good on dirt. Will investigate air box soon. Be goodish.

@@davidt3945 Fantastic, Hope the Himalayan serves you well. Keep an eye on that air filter for sure. Appreciate your comment, Regards FPPete.

Thanks Mark, Sorry can't help you with the connector type, but I'm sure it will be a standard fitting that is easy to buy. Your Dealer should be able to help you. Regards FPPete.

Bike has a usbc socket already installed on the handlebars ideal for phone charging.

Yeah that's a great idea and certainly worth investigating if it's possible. We followed the manual. Hopefully someone will come up with an easier solution. Regards FPPete.

I am not aware of any requirement to tune the ECU. Regards FPPete.

Great tip, thanks H.P. Regards FPPete.

Yes you can, the inlet is near the head stem about the height of where Royal Enfield badge is on the upper crash bars. Regards FPPete.

Is safe wading depth on a motorbike determined by the air intake or the exhaust height?

Great info

@@krisdieber9459 Thanks heaps, Glad you liked the Video. Regards FPPete.

@@krisdieber9459 Whichever is the LOWER of the two. In this case, it would be the Exhaust outlet.

Yeah, I hope it sends a message to the design team. It should be an easy access thing for sure. Regards FPPete.

Yes there is talk of getting more power from airbox and exhaust mods. Will be interesting to see what happens. Regards FPPete.

Thanks Anthony, Yeah it's not ideal, and hopefully aftermarket companies will produce a better Air Filter, for Australian conditions. Regards FPPete.

you right, but the battery is in a shity place on the 411

Thanks heaps for your comment really appreciated. Kind regards FPPete

We looked at that, It appears to be easy access once the tank is off.

@@FULLPELTAdventures ok - that's good news

@@FULLPELTAdventuresshim valves apparently so I’m not sure that will be a quick job. It would be interesting to see a video of them being checked.

Only time will tell with it's reliability, But With Royal Enfield's resent history of producing reliable bikes I don't think it will be an issue. 3 year warranty. Regards FPPete.

There is always going to be design versus budget issues. Regards FPPete.

Thanks for the info. Very interesting. Regards FPPete.

Yes, It is not ideal, but other than that it's a pretty good bike. Regards FPPete.

Thanks Robert, Yeah i agree it is not ideal. An important part of an off road motorcycle should be way easier to get access to. Regards FPPete.

Think it is kept so high up in order to not wet the filter in water during off roading.

Hi Peter, Thanks for the feed back, apart from the music I hope you enjoyed the video. Regards FPPete.

Yes. Very useful thanks. Except for the darned music!

Ha Ha, Yeah it sure is. Royal Enfield should change their moto. Regards FPPete.