If you're not wanting enduro capability then maybe 2 up comfort is the priority? As a Himalayan owner I would visit the Royal Enfield dealers for a test ride on the Himalayan and the Hntr. Had my himmy for 4 years now and can't find anything else to replace it with especially for chucking in the van...

johnnyboxer wrote: ↑Sun Jul 30, 2023 9:36 am It’s not the shock
Creaking when you push down on the seat is the pivot bearings

That's my experience too JB, albeit with the 1200gs.

Have you tried ringing Hilltop Motorcycles and speaking to Geff (if he's still there)? He was well into programming Rasberry Pi and all that ...... he always told me that he ran up each bike on the dyno and modified the map to suit each bike but .......

As this thread has popped up again, here a quick question . Are there washing facilities i.e toilets & showers. Just wondering as I'm now considering paying the full wack, and having the luxury of taking my truck and doing the whole weekend. (Was only planning one night with the bike anyways ,a...

Thanks for the nudge. I went last year and it was a nice event - and an amazing deal. Not going to make it this year, but if anyone is at a loose end, I can think of a lot worse places to be... Some of the overland trucks were quite impressive bits of kit. Get's my thumbs up. Pat I went just for th...

https://adventure-overland-show.com/ The late summer event is on again at Stratford racecourse on weekend of 16th & 17th September. Yet again it is free for bikes to get in and also free camping too but you must book tickets "BIKERS ONLY ~ 1 or 2 adults ~ 2-wheel Weekend Camping Pass BIKER:...

Many of the population can't grasp the concept that risking our life (by riding a bike) makes us live our lives to the fullest ........let's celebrate all bikers .

Heading East from Leicester to Suffolk I spotted lots heading the opposite way on he A14/A11. I was constantly having to keep a happy smile whilst heading to centre parcs for a longstanding family gathering .

Here's the Google results for Hilltop Motorcycles incase you need it http://www.hilltopmotorcycles.co.uk/.
Geff was the guy who used to do the maps but I've not seen him since they moved 5+ years ago