Comments on: Is It Time to Surrender the Royal Enfield Himalayan?

By: Richard M

Richard M — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:12:07 +0000

With the nearest Ural dealer an unknown distance away, I need to do my own maintenance and repair. Fortunately, not much has been needed. At least recently. Just enough to keep me entertained.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:11:17 +0000

With the nearest Ural dealer an unknown distance away, I need to do my own maintenance and repair. Fortunately, not much has been needed. At least recently. Just enough to keep me entertained.

By: Dave Montgomery

Dave Montgomery — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:54:44 +0000

Treasure that local, independent mechanic!! We’re in the same situation out here on the West Coast. When I moved here, 38 years ago, Santa Cruz County had 5 motorcycle dealerships and several independent repair shops. Around 2015(?) the last dealership closed and today there’s only one “all bikes” repair shop and one part time shop that does scooters only . Like a lot of folks, I don’t do my own maintenance anymore on my Vespa (I’m 71) so I’ll gladly support any local places that do. We, as a community, need to keep these places in business.

By: Jim Zeiser

Jim Zeiser — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:04:55 +0000

I began using a local Independent several years ago to fix the directional signals on my Honda Nighthawk. I didn’t want to get mired in miles of possibly malfunctioning wiring and he said he could do the job. I only had to get the parts for him and a new relay and a new clutch lever assembly later I was on the road. He also found a wire rubbed nearly through on my 250 scooter after stripping all the plastics off and my lights were working again. He was my go-to for years since the price was fair. He recently found other work and I found another place with good reviews to do my rear tire on the Kawasaki. I supplied the tire, he supplied the labor and I’m leaving for Americade in two weeks. No shame in asking others to do work for you.

By: Payl J

Payl J — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:45:21 +0000

Morning Steve, great news in finding a local, independent small shop. Best vibes that your question has been answered. Cheers to the Himalayan.

By: poorplayerTom

poorplayerTom — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:45:12 +0000

I’ve never had the skill to be able to repair my vehicles, so paying for repairs was always part of the game. But I wonder – since the Trail 125 does essentially the same thing (minus the ability to do highway speeds), why bother with the expense of both? I’m the kind of person who is not particularly attentive to regular maintenance, so for me the Honda – which is unstoppable – makes sense. Here’s hoping the independent shop makes sense for you.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:29:21 +0000

Hey Steve
That’s great news!!! My mechanic and became my dear friend has passed I’m 71 now sadly he died on father’s day at age 62. We were the same age and born on the same month and year 1955.He was a machinist by trade and could make any part u would need. Pat rode anything on two wheels his whole life. Hope your new find for service will turn into a long lasting friendship too. Take care and motor safe . Dr.Don