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Grid7 Customs also got to work
on a Himalayan belonging to
Shambu Vinayan, who felt that
his motorcycle needed to be
more personal and fit his tastes. A single
worker was appointed the task of
transforming this bike into a sleeker looking
machine, yet retaining its core ability to be
taken anywhere. The following additions can
be made to make any Himalayan look
distinctive. The additional mudguard below
the headlight was removed, followed by the
stock meter and headlight to make way for
the new unit along with new clamps. The
meter cluster was placed on a brace fitted to
the left side of the modified tank guard.
The other modification that Shambu’s
Himalayan went through was at the rear.
Firstly, the tail piece was removed and the
number plate was mounted on the left swing
arm. Afterwards, the exhaust system was
completely redesigned and
repositioned under the tail.
The new pipes have been
crafted from stainless steel,
meaning they won’t rust and
can withstand temperatures
up to 1260 degrees. They
have been made in a special
way that utilizes a different
technology in order to
develop more back pressure
and thus more power out of
the 411cc engine.
Grid7 got rid of the
original black paint and went
in for a darker shade of forest
green – which is how it earns the
nickname we gave it. While the
paint is metallic, it has been given
a matte finish in order to suit the
style elements of the makeover. A
glossy finish would have, in all
likelihood, looked rather garish.
Completing the makeover are the
new set of wheels. The stock
Himalayan comes with a 21-inch
front wheel as stock fitment and a
17-inch rear.
84 march 2017 www.crememagazine.in