My 2022 RE Himalayan: Windshield extender installation & other updates

The removal of the fuel tank is necessary to route the throttle cable properly.

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Throttle and Clutch Cable Replacement & addition of a Windshield Extender:

With the ODO at 14,600 Kms, I figured it was time to replace the control cables just for peace of mind. I called up the FNG I went to last time for the Oil Change (SKP Royal Enfield Bike Point) and enquired about the availability of spares. He had the clutch cable and said he could procure the throttle cable by evening, and asked me to come then.

The removal of the fuel tank is necessary to route the throttle cable properly.

The cables are pretty cheap and fairly simple to use. I've attached the pictures with the part numbers for anyone who wants to pick them up.

Throttle cable

Throttle cable

I know for a fact that it isn't a placebo, that I can feel a substantial change in the bike's response and the gear shifting. Maybe the clutch cable earlier just had to be readjusted, but with these many kms down, it just makes more sense to replace it.

Shyam, a.k.a Thayir Sadham Santa bestowed upon me a Prospec Windshield Extender that he wasn't using on his Himmy anymore.

While it isn't the one Prospec Sells now for the Himmy (It is ER 780 now, but this one is the ER 720), it does the job well. I didn't expect such a big difference in buffeting and noise reduction towards the helmet while still having wind hit your chest for cooling. Of course, this may vary with your height, helmet shape, seating position, etc. I haven't taken it onto the highway yet, but I did manage to test it up to 100kmph on a wide-open stretch of road and am satisfied with the results. Overall, great stuff, I must say! Grateful to Shyam as usual.

That's all for today folks, cheers!

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