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Today I’m changing the front and rear tyre on my Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, swapping out the Heidenau K60 for a Dunlop Trailmax Raid — and I’m doing the whole job myself using my new Rabaconda tyre changer. The K60 is known for big mileage, but for the kind of riding I actually do — UK roads, back lanes, green lanes, and plenty of wet conditions — I wanted more confidence and better feedback, not just longevity. In this video I explain why I chose the Dunlop, what the differences are, and whether it’s the better real-world choice for the Himalayan 450. I also walk through the tyre change step by step, showing: Removing the wheel Breaking the bead Fitting the new tyre Tips to avoid damaging rims And whether the Rabaconda really makes tyre changes easier at home If you ride an adventure bike and you’re thinking about changing tyres yourself, or you’re wondering what tyres actually work best on the Himalayan 450, this one’s for you. Let me know in the comments what tyres you’re running and why 👇 As always, thanks for watching. Click here to get a discount on the Rabaconda or enter code "THATBIKERSIMON" ✅https://rabaconda.com/products/rabaconda-adv-tire-changer-kit?sca_ref=10183293.ULruDRTXsgiV Click here to buy a Litelok lock ✅http://www.litelok.com/THATBIKERSIMON ✅https://www.lonerider-motorcycle.com/?rfsn=8909235.391e72 💥 DISCOUNT CODE: FOR CRUISE CONTROL I've teamed up with Veridian cruise to offer you an exclusive discount — just click the link below ✅ https://veridiancruise.com/?coupon=thatbikersimon checkout to save some money! ✅Folding mirrors here https://amzn.eu/d/1zySWU0 ✅Check Out Nomadic Knights Motorcycle Tours 👉 https://www.nomadicknights.com USE DISCOUNT CODE "THATBIKERSIMON2026" for the roof of India tours for 2026 ✅Motorcycle Clothing That You See Me Wearing including Helmet/Gloves and Boots Check Out: 👉 https://bikerheadz.co.uk/ ✅https://www.abbastands.co.uk/product-detail.asp?item=sky-lift&pid=44 #MotorcycleMaintenance #AdventureBike #DIYMotorcycle #TyreChange #Himalayan450 #RoyalEnfield #DunlopTrailmaxRaid #AdventureRiding #HomeMechanic #MotorcycleDIY #GreenLaning #UKBikers #ThatBikerSimon

If you ride the KTM 390 Adventure R off-road properly, sooner or later it’s going to have a lie down — and that’s where proper protection really matters. In this video I’m fitting and testing crash bars and a bash plate from Outback Motortek, a brand well known for putting their kit through real-world abuse — not just showroom testing. The crash bars are built from 25mm mild steel tubing and are fully frame-mounted, helping to spread impact forces away from the engine during drops and low-speed crashes. The bash plate is made from 4mm aluminium, supported by steel frame-mounted brackets, offering serious under-engine protection. It also features ventilation slots to help airflow and cooling, while protecting vulnerable components — including the gear shifter, which is often one of the first things to get damaged off-road. This setup isn’t about looks — it’s about confidence when riding trails, green lanes, and adventure routes where falling off is sometimes part of the experience. If you’re riding your 390 Adventure R as it’s meant to be ridden, crash and bash protection like this just makes sense. 👇 Drop a comment below — what protection are you running on your bike? 🔗 LINKS 👉 Outback Motortek: https://outbackmotortek.com 👉 Website: https://www.thatbikersimon.co.uk 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbikersimon Click here to buy a Litelok lock ✅http://www.litelok.com/THATBIKERSIMON ✅https://www.lonerider-motorcycle.com/?rfsn=8909235.391e72 💥 DISCOUNT CODE: FOR CRUISE CONTROL I've teamed up with Veridian cruise to offer you an exclusive discount — just click the link below ✅ https://veridiancruise.com/?coupon=thatbikersimon checkout to save some money! ✅Folding mirrors here https://amzn.eu/d/1zySWU0 ✅Check Out Nomadic Knights Motorcycle Tours 👉 https://www.nomadicknights.com USE DISCOUNT CODE "THATBIKERSIMON2026" for the roof of India tours for 2026 ✅Motorcycle Clothing That You See Me Wearing including Helmet/Gloves and Boots Check Out: 👉 https://bikerheadz.co.uk/ ✅https://www.abbastands.co.uk/product-detail.asp?item=sky-lift&pid=44 #KTM390AdventureR #OutbackMotortek #AdventureMotorcycling #GreenLaning #OffRoadMotorcycles #MotorcycleProtection #CrashBars #BashPlate #ThatBikerSimon

Today I’m taking the KTM 390 Adventure R green laning to see what it’s really made of. No filters, no hype — just real riding in real conditions. Mud, ruts, slippery climbs and mistakes included. This ride is a proper test to answer one big question: is the KTM 390 Adventure R actually a capable off-road bike? I’ll be honest — this ride will play a big part in deciding whether I keep this bike or not. Green lanes are where adventure bikes should shine, and today we find out if the 390 can genuinely handle it when things get tricky. Tyre pressures, rider mistakes, changing conditions and the reality of UK green lanes all come into play — so this is a proper real-world test, not a showroom review. Let me know in the comments what you think of the 390 Adventure R, and whether you think it’s capable enough for proper off-road riding. 👍 If you enjoy honest bike content, give the video a like 🔔 Subscribe for more real-world adventure bike tests, reviews & rides Click here to buy a Litelok lock ✅http://www.litelok.com/THATBIKERSIMON ✅https://www.lonerider-motorcycle.com/?rfsn=8909235.391e72 💥 DISCOUNT CODE: FOR CRUISE CONTROL I've teamed up with Veridian cruise to offer you an exclusive discount — just click the link below ✅ https://veridiancruise.com/?coupon=thatbikersimon checkout to save some money! ✅Folding mirrors here https://amzn.eu/d/1zySWU0 ✅Check Out Nomadic Knights Motorcycle Tours 👉 https://www.nomadicknights.com USE DISCOUNT CODE "THATBIKERSIMON2026" for the roof of India tours for 2026 ✅Motorcycle Clothing That You See Me Wearing including Helmet/Gloves and Boots Check Out: 👉 https://bikerheadz.co.uk/ #KTM390AdventureR #KTM390Adventure #GreenLaning #AdventureBike #OffRoadMotorcycling

Ice on Track… Can the Bikes Still Race? | Mallory Park Plum Pudding! We’ve headed to Mallory Park on Boxing Day for the 50th Plum Pudding Races, one of the most iconic grassroots motorsport events in the UK 🇬🇧 But there’s a twist… it’s around 1°C, and there’s ice on parts of the circuit 😬 So the big question is — will the bikes actually be allowed to race? In this video we take you along for the atmosphere, the build-up, and the behind-the-scenes decision making as organisers and riders deal with freezing conditions. Mallory on Boxing Day always delivers something special, but with weather like this, anything can happen. If you’re into classic racing, motorcycles, proper British motorsport traditions, or just want to see how racing works when winter really bites — this one’s for you. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment letting us know if you would ride in theses conditions? Click here to buy a Litelok lock ✅http://www.litelok.com/THATBIKERSIMON ✅https://www.lonerider-motorcycle.com/?rfsn=8909235.391e72 💥 DISCOUNT CODE: FOR CRUISE CONTROL I've teamed up with Veridian cruise to offer you an exclusive discount — just click the link below ✅ https://veridiancruise.com/?coupon=thatbikersimon checkout to save some money! ✅Folding mirrors here https://amzn.eu/d/1zySWU0 ✅Check Out Nomadic Knights Motorcycle Tours 👉 https://www.nomadicknights.com USE DISCOUNT CODE "THATBIKERSIMON2026" for the roof of India tours for 2026 ✅Motorcycle Clothing That You See Me Wearing including Helmet/Gloves and Boots Check Out: 👉 https://bikerheadz.co.uk/ #MalloryPark #PlumPuddingRaces #BoxingDay #MotorcycleRacing #ClassicBikes #BritishMotorsport #BikeRacing #TrackDay #WinterRiding #ThatBikerSimon

CHRISTMAS DAY GIVEAWAY DRAW – 9 PRIZES UP FOR GRABS! 🎁 Merry Christmas everyone! 🎅 Today is the day we’ve all been waiting for – it’s time for our BIG Christmas Day Giveaway Draw right here on the channel. We’ve got 9 awesome prizes to give away as a huge thank you for all the support over the past year. Watching the videos, liking, commenting, sharing – it genuinely means a lot. In this video we’ll be: ✅ Drawing all 9 winners ✅ Keeping everything fair and transparent ✅ Sharing a bit of Christmas cheer 🔐 Litelok Motorcycle Security – Save £10 Serious protection for your bike with ultra-tough locks: 👉 https://www.litelok.com/THATBIKERSIMON 🎁 Prize Partner – OptiMate Battery Chargers Keep your bike battery healthy over winter: 👉 https://www.optimate.co.uk/ – OptiMate UK Official Website 🔒 Monimoto 9 Smart Motorcycle Tracker Protect your bike with a discreet GPS tracker that auto-arms and alerts you if your bike moves without the key fob. 👉 https://monimoto.com/eu/product/tracker-monimoto-9/ 🎟️ Use code: THATBIKERSIMON for 10% OFF until 9th January 💡 Wurkkos HD50 Head Torch Bright, versatile headlamp – perfect for working on bikes, camping, and night rides: 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CHFC95C3 If you entered the giveaway – good luck 🤞 If you didn’t – don’t worry, there’ll be more giveaways coming in 2026. Thank you all again for the continued support. Now… let’s find out who’s taking home the prizes! 🎉 🎄 Merry Christmas & ride safe 🎄 — That Biker Simon #MotorcycleSecurity #BikeSecurity #Optimate #Monimoto #Litelok #Wurkkos #ChristmasGiveaway #ThatBikerSimon #MotorcycleLife #UKBikers #BikeSecurity #RideSafe

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY | OptiMate 4 Quad Program Gold Series Charger TO ENTER CLICK HERE https://www.thatbikersimon.co.uk If you’ve ever gone out to your bike in winter and been greeted by a flat battery, you’ll know exactly why this is such a good giveaway. In this video I’m taking a quick look at the OptiMate 4 Quad Program Gold Series battery charger — a proper bit of kit that every biker should have in the garage. It’s fully automatic, diagnoses the battery before charging, and is safe to leave connected long-term. The OptiMate 4 Quad Program is compatible with: ✔ Lead-acid ✔ AGM ✔ Gel ✔ Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries It’s ideal for winter storage, bikes that don’t get ridden every day, or if you’ve got more than one bike to keep charged and ready to go. 🔗 More info on the OptiMate 4 Quad Program: 👉 https://www.optimate.co.uk/battery-chargers/optimate-4-quad-program/ 🎁 HOW TO ENTER THE CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY To be in with a chance of winning the OptiMate 4 Quad Program Gold Series charger: 1️⃣ Subscribe to the channel 2️⃣ Like this video https://www.thatbikersimon.co.uk 🗓 Giveaway closes: 22/12/2025 🏆 Winner announced: 25/12/2025 UK entries only! Good luck, and thanks for the continued support of the channel 👊 🔔 Subscribe for more bike reviews, rides, and real-world ownership content 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/that_biker_simon/?hl=en #MotorcycleLife#BikerLife#WinterRiding#MotorcycleMaintenance#bikebattery

Superbike Factory told me I could pick any bike from their showroom to take out and ride… and instead of choosing the newest or most expensive machine, I went straight back to something I already knew. This is a 2018 Honda Africa Twin DCT — a bike I owned brand new back in 2017, and one of the very few motorcycles I genuinely miss. This particular example has only 13,500 miles on it, is priced at £6,490, and reminds me why the original Africa Twin became so popular in the first place. It’s comfortable, capable, reliable, and — by modern standards — refreshingly simple. No radar. No overcomplicated electronics. Just a proven engine, Honda’s brilliant DCT gearbox, and a bike that does exactly what you ask of it. In a world where new bikes are getting heavier, more complex, and a lot more expensive, it made me wonder… have we actually been moving forward, or just adding more stuff? Let’s take it out for a ride and talk about why the original Africa Twin still makes so much sense today. 🔗 Check out Superbike Factory here: https://www.superbikefactory.co.uk Bike: 2018 Honda Africa Twin DCT Mileage: 13,500 miles Price: £6,490 Location: Superbike Factory 🎁 HOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: 👉 Like this video 👉 Subscribe to the channel Entre here https://www.thatbikersimon.co.uk/ Let me know in the comments: 👉 Would you run luggage on a 390 off-road? 👉 Or should small adventure bikes stay as light and simple as possible? 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe for more real-world bike reviews and honest adventure riding Click here to buy a Litelok lock ✅http://www.litelok.com/THATBIKERSIMON ✅https://www.lonerider-motorcycle.com/?rfsn=8909235.391e72 💥 DISCOUNT CODE: FOR CRUISE CONTROL I've teamed up with Veridian cruise to offer you an exclusive discount — just click the link below ✅ https://veridiancruise.com/?coupon=thatbikersimon checkout to save some money! ✅Folding mirrors here https://amzn.eu/d/1zySWU0 ✅Check Out Nomadic Knights Motorcycle Tours 👉 https://www.nomadicknights.com USE DISCOUNT CODE "THATBIKERSIMON2026" for the roof of India tours for 2026 ✅Motorcycle Clothing That You See Me Wearing including Helmet/Gloves and Boots Check Out: 👉 https://bikerheadz.co.uk/ #HondaAfricaTwin #AfricaTwinDCT #SuperbikeFactory #AdventureBike #UsedMotorcycle #HondaDCT #MotorcycleReview #ThatBikerSimon

Did I Make My KTM 390 Adventure R Too Heavy for Off-Road? Today I’m taking my KTM 390 Adventure R back off-road — but this time it’s wearing a whole new setup. I’ve just fitted a new top rack, pannier rails, and the Lone Rider luggage system, turning the 390 into what should be a proper lightweight adventure bike… but now I’m starting to wonder — have I gone too far? On paper it all makes sense: more practicality, better luggage options, and proper adventure-bike usability. But once you hit the dirt, weight matters — and the KTM 390 Adventure R is meant to be light, nimble, and confidence-inspiring off-road. So in this ride I put it to the test: How does it handle off-road with the full luggage setup fitted? Has the extra hardware changed the bike’s balance? Have I accidentally ruined what makes the 390 Adventure R so good? Or is this actually the perfect lightweight adventure setup? This isn’t a promo — it’s a real-world off-road test to see whether adding racks and luggage is a smart move… or a genuine mistake. Let me know in the comments: 👉 Would you run luggage on a 390 off-road? 👉 Or should small adventure bikes stay as light and simple as possible? 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe for more real-world bike reviews and honest adventure riding Click here to buy a Litelok lock ✅http://www.litelok.com/THATBIKERSIMON ✅https://www.lonerider-motorcycle.com/?rfsn=8909235.391e72 💥 DISCOUNT CODE: FOR CRUISE CONTROL I've teamed up with Veridian cruise to offer you an exclusive discount — just click the link below ✅ https://veridiancruise.com/?coupon=thatbikersimon checkout to save some money! ✅Folding mirrors here https://amzn.eu/d/1zySWU0 ✅Check Out Nomadic Knights Motorcycle Tours 👉 https://www.nomadicknights.com USE DISCOUNT CODE "THATBIKERSIMON2026" for the roof of India tours for 2026 ✅Motorcycle Clothing That You See Me Wearing including Helmet/Gloves and Boots Check Out: 👉 https://bikerheadz.co.uk/ #ktm390adventurer #OffRoadTest #AdventureBike #LoneRiderLuggage #KTM390 #ThatBikerSimon #MotorcycleReview #AdventureRiding