[What Bike]: Selection between Bullet Thunderbird or Electra - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

msncom3 · 05-12-2010, 11:00 AM

I like to join the legacy of Bullet and chkd 2 models (didnt took test drive yet) Thunderbird & 5s (5s is because Classic 350 is not available due booking is stopped upto december 10 reasoing overbooking).

I need advice from experts about which model is perfect as lookswise & 2 of my friends (whot dont have bullet) TB is good but 2-3 mechanics of bulllets suggested to go for 5s.

on other side i need lower sitting arrangement as bajaj avenger & silencer of Classic 350 also small tyres of classic one.

so is it possible to have Classics's350 silencer & tyres fitted with Thunderbird

Suggest me

Aryan · 05-12-2010, 04:43 PM

Topic Approved.

anants_220 · 05-12-2010, 05:20 PM

buddy i dont know about the technicalities but the classic is just a classic.though the thunderbird has been touted as the best Enfield so far,but there is a charm to the 350.
go for it if you have the patience !

EDIT : Please dont buy a bike without test riding it ! mechanics of every bike differ.they are like women :P

msncom3 · 05-12-2010, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anants_220

buddy i dont know about the technicalities but the classic is just a classic.though the thunderbird has been touted as the best Enfield so far,but there is a charm to the 350.
go for it if you have the patience !

EDIT : Please dont buy a bike without test riding it ! mechanics of every bike differ.they are like women :P

thnx anant
but can't wait upto dec as my present bike make lots of trouble these days & also dont gona bought bike without test drive.

abut mechanics i consulted with mechanics of bullet one of is on Gurudwara Road, Karol bagh

anants_220 · 05-12-2010, 05:57 PM

i meant physical mechanics of the bik i.e. how they differ.But a bike is not something u change often.anyway,choose what u feel is right for you

demon_speeding · 05-12-2010, 05:57 PM

buddy i a going through the same delimma...have test ridden classic 500 and t bird.i know manypeople will suggest cl500 in terms of sheer performance.but i love the riding posture of t bird.she feels like a big bike while riding,the riding posture is very comfortable.on the other hand classic is feels much smaller and faster....waiting period is atlest 5 mnths for classic and for t bird is a week or so...looks of classic also dnt appeal to me had it been a cl500 engine on a t bird, would have bought it with eyes closed...cl500 sounds better than tbird...with all this confusion how to make a decision.by the way even std is now out with the UCE engine.
guys please give some advice

P.S. one thing i noticed on cl500 is that the seat kinda seems wobbly,i kept moving back and forth while speeding and breaking.showroom guy said its caz of the pick up...???is that so.

msncom3 · 05-13-2010, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by demon_speeding

buddy i a going through the same delimma...have test ridden classic 500 and t bird.i know manypeople will suggest cl500 in terms of sheer performance.but i love the riding posture of t bird.she feels like a big bike while riding,the riding posture is very comfortable.on the other hand classic is feels much smaller and faster....waiting period is atlest 5 mnths for classic and for t bird is a week or so...looks of classic also dnt appeal to me had it been a cl500 engine on a t bird, would have bought it with eyes closed...cl500 sounds better than tbird...with all this confusion how to make a decision.by the way even std is now out with the UCE engine.
guys please give some advice

P.S. one thing i noticed on cl500 is that the seat kinda seems wobbly,i kept moving back and forth while speeding and breaking.showroom guy said its caz of the pick up...???is that so.

thnx for ur contribution & sharing ur exp. as i posted the same query in other thread & thr i got an answer of one my questions is small tyres can be installed in Thunderbird, now i just want to confirm about getting silencer of Classic 350 in Thunderbird.

msncom3 · 05-14-2010, 11:50 PM

thnx for support got here

but can this thread being moved under Thumpers may be i got thr more help

thnx

KA18 · 05-20-2010, 01:52 AM

@msncom3, check out these threads, they might be useful.

Confused between Classic 350 and thunderbird
TBTS vs. Electra vs. second hand vs... well Bullets.
Classic 350 or Electra

They definitely helped in my decision.
Spl thanks to pal YAMAHATROOPER!

msncom3 · 05-24-2010, 03:55 PM

Yesterday again visited SR Moters Jhandewalan, dealer of RE & took test ride of TB. very confirmatble in sitting position but only prob., is not habitual of higher adjusted handlebar.

got to know that Classic 500 comes with 18 inches tyres (both) & can be changed in TB also but not by dealer I have to go to open market for chaning tyres, Change of silencer of TB with Classic tilted is not possible as per mechanic at dealer but another mechanic in Karol bagh confirmed to do so.

so i m just confirming abut silencer & cost involved & thn gona took desicion on TB with 18 inches both tyres, classic tilted silencer & handle bar of Bajaj Avenger of Electra.

any suggestions from others

05-12-2010, 11:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
msncom3 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 18	Selection between Bullet Thunderbird or Electra I like to join the legacy of Bullet and chkd 2 models (didnt took test drive yet) Thunderbird & 5s (5s is because Classic 350 is not available due booking is stopped upto december 10 reasoing overbooking). I need advice from experts about which model is perfect as lookswise & 2 of my friends (whot dont have bullet) TB is good but 2-3 mechanics of bulllets suggested to go for 5s. on other side i need lower sitting arrangement as bajaj avenger & silencer of Classic 350 also small tyres of classic one. so is it possible to have Classics's350 silencer & tyres fitted with Thunderbird Suggest me

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anants_220 PhotoCyclist Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai(Khar west) Posts: 873	buddy i dont know about the technicalities but the classic is just a classic.though the thunderbird has been touted as the best Enfield so far,but there is a charm to the 350. go for it if you have the patience ! EDIT : Please dont buy a bike without test riding it ! mechanics of every bike differ.they are like women :P __________________ Ride Safe :) Canon 5D Mark III + Canon 550D + Pulsar 220 Dtsi What else do you need ? My Website Facebook Page Last edited by anants_220; 05-12-2010 at 05:35 PM.

05-12-2010, 05:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
anants_220 PhotoCyclist Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai(Khar west) Posts: 873	i meant physical mechanics of the bik i.e. how they differ.But a bike is not something u change often.anyway,choose what u feel is right for you __________________ Ride Safe :) Canon 5D Mark III + Canon 550D + Pulsar 220 Dtsi What else do you need ? My Website Facebook Page

05-12-2010, 05:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
demon_speeding Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: kalkaji D.D.A. flats Posts: 6	buddy i a going through the same delimma...have test ridden classic 500 and t bird.i know manypeople will suggest cl500 in terms of sheer performance.but i love the riding posture of t bird.she feels like a big bike while riding,the riding posture is very comfortable.on the other hand classic is feels much smaller and faster....waiting period is atlest 5 mnths for classic and for t bird is a week or so...looks of classic also dnt appeal to me had it been a cl500 engine on a t bird, would have bought it with eyes closed...cl500 sounds better than tbird...with all this confusion how to make a decision.by the way even std is now out with the UCE engine. guys please give some advice P.S. one thing i noticed on cl500 is that the seat kinda seems wobbly,i kept moving back and forth while speeding and breaking.showroom guy said its caz of the pick up...???is that so. Last edited by demon_speeding; 05-12-2010 at 06:05 PM.

05-14-2010, 11:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
msncom3 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 18	thnx for support got here but can this thread being moved under Thumpers may be i got thr more help thnx

05-20-2010, 01:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
KA18 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 22	@msncom3, check out these threads, they might be useful. Confused between Classic 350 and thunderbird TBTS vs. Electra vs. second hand vs... well Bullets. Classic 350 or Electra They definitely helped in my decision. Spl thanks to pal YAMAHATROOPER!

05-24-2010, 03:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
msncom3 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 18	Yesterday again visited SR Moters Jhandewalan, dealer of RE & took test ride of TB. very confirmatble in sitting position but only prob., is not habitual of higher adjusted handlebar. got to know that Classic 500 comes with 18 inches tyres (both) & can be changed in TB also but not by dealer I have to go to open market for chaning tyres, Change of silencer of TB with Classic tilted is not possible as per mechanic at dealer but another mechanic in Karol bagh confirmed to do so. so i m just confirming abut silencer & cost involved & thn gona took desicion on TB with 18 inches both tyres, classic tilted silencer & handle bar of Bajaj Avenger of Electra. any suggestions from others

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