I just put a 36T rear on my scram last week and the difference is amazing. Totally changed the bike for the better in my opinion. Speeds here in Texas are fast and I can keep up with MOST traffic now without feeling like the piston is going to fly out the top of the engine… Only difference around town is that I don’t have to shift gears so much… Very happy with the results
Hi Charles, thank you, the Himalayan is a great bike, I'm sure you will love it, I changed the rear sprocket as I'm a tarmac guy 😂, so for me it works perfectly, it's all down to what the individual wants from their own bike, have fun ....... Colin 😊
Hi Colin ....very successful outcome mate . Big difference in revs at 80kmh .its funny that whenever you put a video up of maintenance there is always some know all who contradicts what you do . A lot of keyboard experts in Internet land 😅
Hi Harry, yes I'm very pleased with the end result, the bike felt so different too, yes there's plenty out there ready to criticise how I do things, all sat there as you said with the keyboard, it's simple really if they don't like what I do don't watch me........... Colin ☺️
Hello Mate and Greetings from South Australia. I am going on a trip this week end and it will be a chilly 31 degrees Celsius. Sounds like you had a great result. They are a great little bike. I ride the GSX S 1000 Suzuki. Take care 😎
Hi and thanks for watching, 31° degrees oh what I'd give for that 😂, oh well springs just round the corner, Suzuki is a great bike, enjoy your trip...... Colin ☺️
I wish you had made this video a month ago. Had toyed with the idea of changing sprocket size but was told it would have less effect on RPM (-200). Living in the flatlands of Thailand and 400km from our normal destinations up in the hills I do drag my Himalayan along the highways a little too fast. Also with the temps here fairly high it makes sense to try and let the engine work a little easier. Just bought a new set of standard sprockets but tempted to make the change now as I already have 45k on the bike. Anyway great video as always
Nice job Colin brill it's a lot colder in Brum -2 be interesting to know the mpg when you've calculated. Listening to your exhaust note there's a noticeable difference.
Great test run out Colin. Gee that’s a big difference from previous, on the Rev range. Nice dry road, more snow here in Aberdeenshire. Think RU-vid will allways bring out the keyboard warriors……lol As you said everyone will have their way, of doing the job. That’s all that matters. I personally find all your jobs on the bikes entertaining and hopefully learn some knowledge. I could not really see the Bobby with the camera, just an image 😂. I noticed too, at the side of the road, there is bolards, gee, I would think it could cause an accident, as the roads not the widest, and that’s exactly where you will meet an other vehicle….😊 Great run out, glad your chuffed, with the results.😊
Hi Mark, yes I'm really pleased with the job, what a difference it's made, roads were very dry, but now the rain is back, there's always someone who has to criticise, they're not happy unless they do, shame really , must have a very boring life 😟, take care ....... Colin ☺️
I was thinking of changing the front sprocket from a 15 to 16 to achieve similar results, but would need a slightly longer chain. This would work with the old chain. Where did you get the 36 from? thanks.
Hi and thanks for watching, yes I was thinking about the front sprocket as well, but as you say the chain would be too tight, and that's why I went for the 36t rear, I got it from a company called MJ Course, they are based in Spain........ Colin 😊
Great vid I am new to the riding world, so this might sound naive: Not sure if the bike would be so stable at 130+ kmph.. the suspension is on the softer side, the beeaking is not the best as is.. what do you think?
Hi, thanks for watching the video, ok, to be honest these bikes aren't really intended to hold speeds of a 130+ they will happily hold 100- 120 and fitting this 36t sprocket keeps the engine revs down so less stress on the bike, hope this helps ....... Colin ☺️
So to confirm you have a 15 tooth front sprocket and now a 36 tooth rear sprocket. Have you kept the chain length the same? What was the original number of teeth on the original sprocket, 38 tooth? Thanks.
Hi, yes my original front sprocket 15t remains, I replaced the original 38t rear with a new 36t, the chain is the original and fits perfect, if anything you could remove a link as I intend to to prolong its life, thanks for watching, ......... Colin ☺️
Hi John, thanks for watching the video, yes I'm seriously considering the cam, both the scram and hunter are good bikes, again it's what you personally want from the bike, if you're a carry lots of gear sort of person then maybe the scram 411 would be a good choice, .........Colin ☺️
@@droneon29 it would be a commuter, i have a harley and it is awesome! The reason for a second bike is because i do not want to rack on the miles on the Harley and I want the Harley bike to last until I can not ride anymore. My second bike needs great gas mileage 60+ and something I can rench on and fix myself without to much trouble. The Harley gets horrible gas mileage like under 30(the way i ride), and listed at like 45 lol...I also want to off road a bit, but not to much.. so we will see. I know these bikes are slow, but honestly i never really go over 75 during my commute in rush hour traffic, it is more like 35-55.. Anyways thanks and i would love a cam review..
Hi John, by what you say it sounds like the scram would be ideally suited to your needs, it certainly ticks all the boxes, royal enfield bikes are so easy to work on, as a comutor changing the sprocket front or rear makes a big difference, the cam allegedly gives you on the 411 an extra 5 bhp, so I'm very tempted, I just need to earn some brownie points with the wife 😂........Colin
Hi, yes I only ride on tarmac and use the bike to tour on, so for me this is a very good modification, if your more into trail or off roading the maybe not so good, again its down to personal experience, thanks foe watching ......colin 😀
Royal Enfield, have developed the bike over thousands of test miles The gearing the power is set to suit the bike it it is what is and designed to do so for reliability. If you go off road. Higher gear is no good. , pps on the other hand???
Hi, thanks for watching the video, I totally agree with what you say, the Himalayan was designed to be an off road / trail riding bike, and I think it serves it purpose very well, but for me, I got this bike for different reasons, it's very affordable, it carries all my gear and I like it, but I don't off road, so changing the gearing has made the engine work less at the same speed I like to ride this bike, so for my personal use it's great 👍, cheers ....... Colin ☺️
Subjective opinion on an unladen bike. Putting higher gearing on a bike with as little power and torque as a Himalayan will only help those people who want to ride an unladen bike on flat roads. Put a laden bike into the mix with a few hills or headwinds and the poor bike is going to suffer along with its fuel consumption.
Hi David, again it's what the individual wants from his or her bike, in my case off roading of trail riding is not for me, but highway riding is, the Himalayan engine is more than capable of dealing with a slight change in gearing, many people have done many engine and or gearing moods to this bike and are very happy with the out come, again it's a personal thing, as no one has the right to say what anyone one else should or shouldn't do with their own bike
