Five things I added to my Royal Enfield Himalayan – and whether they were good or not.
Everyone likes to add things to their bike, it makes it better, it makes it more unique and importantly – it makes it yours. I’ve had my 411 Himmie for a year now – here’s what I bolted on. These … Continued
Using GPSLogger to update Traccar
Traccar is an amazing piece of free, open source software to track GPS devices and people. However, I had trouble getting accurate results through its Traccar Client Android app – it would report positions miles away from where I was, … Continued
Fitting Ammo Boxes to my Royal Enfield Himalayan Motorbike
Who wants to pay £500 for the official panniers? Not me! Perhaps not to everyone’s taste, but ammo boxes are cheap, strong and last forever. They’re easy to fit, too! Backstory I like to carry a few things when I’m … Continued
(Honest) Review of Oxford Heated grips for the Royal Enfield Himalayan.
I’m a huge fan of heated grips, having discovered them on my GS. When I was learning to ride a bike, I rode through the winter on a Sinnis Cafe 125 and often got so cold I’d have to pull … Continued
Himalayan: Fitting a 16t Front Sprocket
Changing the gearing for better highway riding. The Reasoning One of the most popular modifications for the Royal Enfield Himalayan is to replace the front drive sprocket which changes the gearing through all gears. The stock Himalayan is fitted with … Continued
I sold my dream motorbike today.
“Long Way Round” was what made me want a motorbike, and specifically a BMW GS. In my mid 40s and facing a mid life crisis, I decided to do bikes. I wanted to travel the world too. It looked cool, … Continued
History of Digital Dilemma
Digital Dilemma is a name used by it’s creator, Simon Avery since around 1990 Early 1990s – Round Corner Software / Digital Dilemma I founded and ran a Public Domain / Shareware company that distributed cassette tapes and 3″ 178Kb … Continued
(Honest) Review of Puig Touring Windscreen for the Royal Enfield Himalayan
I bought it but I put the original back after only one ride… The stock 2023 Himalayan is a great bike, but head and body wind protection is pretty minimal. Having come from a BMW R1200GS with an amazing Givi … Continued
Fitting gas rams to a Land Rover’s Bonnet
The standard Land Rover bonnet has no gas or spring assist, instead using a tethered stay. Replacing it with some gas rams makes it a lot easier to lift and also allows it to lift further and higher out of … Continued
One wire temperature sensors and Home Assistant
Onewire / 1wire / one wire, using Dallas/ Maxim is a very cheap way to deploy temperature sensors, plus some other devices such as mini wireless buttons. I’ve been using them at my house for around twelve years with lots … Continued