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    Help Needed for my 1984 RE 350 Standard

    Hi All,

    I have 1984 Royal Enfield 350 Standard which i purchased few months back. Got it serviced from a trusted mechanic and till now it was working fine.

    Now here is the problem which i can't understand

    Once my bike's fuel was stolen from parking lot (got to know that after few meters), and when i tried to start, the kick lever was going down without any kind of compression . This happened once again after few days when the bike hit reserve and i was trying to start.I can't understand what this is due to?

    I am a short guy, around 5'3'' and the handle bars are now giving me pain around the neck and shoulder, i read in xbhp that replacing with RD350's handler bar will help,but then one of my friend said increasing the saddle's height will help. Now i am confused as to what should i go with? Increasing saddle height may not be good for me coz of my short height . Please suggest

    Thanks.
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    • #3
      Guys please help me

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      • #4
        Modify the seat and lower the handlebars

        Hi,

        Not sure @ the compression problem - I think you will need to get that sorted out with a good mechanic.

        @ your other problem of back-pain -
        My height is similar to you - 5'3" to be exact. I too ride a bullet - Standard 350UCE.

        I am ok with stock handlebar (though in your case the handlebar itself may be different). I have lowered the handlebars to maximum extent, and have also got the seat modified - i.e. removed some cushioning - lowered by 1 inch or so.
        With these 2 things, my ride had improved a lot and hardly any back ache is there.

        One more advantage is that the center of gravity is also lower now and results in better control.

        Hope this helps....

        Cheers and happy thumping!
        Anand

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        • #5
          @Anand : yes i have RE Classic 500 handle bar since i wanted to have the handle weights. will check with my mechanic regarding the compression problem

          Thanks for the suggestion about the seat

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          • #6
            the compression problem can be due to a tight de-compression cable. Get the free play adjusted in the cable and it wont / shouldnt happen.


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            • #7
              Thanks Jd, i will try that.

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              • #8
                Re: Help Needed for my 1984 RE 350 Standard

                Get it checked by a good mechanic. Probably its the compression leaking or worn out piston rings but can't link it to the petrol problem anyhow o_O

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by soodist7 View Post
                  Probably its the compression leaking or worn out piston rings
                  Worn out piston ring would mean the oil getting into combustion chamber and will lead to spark plug being oily black along with black smoke from silencer rite?
                  Presently the condition is not that.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by patil9 View Post
                    Hi All,

                    I have 1984 Royal Enfield 350 Standard which i purchased few months back. Got it serviced from a trusted mechanic and till now it was working fine.

                    Now here is the problem which i can't understand

                    Once my bike's fuel was stolen from parking lot (got to know that after few meters), and when i tried to start, the kick lever was going down without any kind of compression . This happened once again after few days when the bike hit reserve and i was trying to start.I can't understand what this is due to?

                    I am a short guy, around 5'3'' and the handle bars are now giving me pain around the neck and shoulder, i read in xbhp that replacing with RD350's handler bar will help,but then one of my friend said increasing the saddle's height will help. Now i am confused as to what should i go with? Increasing saddle height may not be good for me coz of my short height . Please suggest

                    Thanks.
                    For the compression there could be two reasons, Head valve issue or leak in the head and piston block.

                    For the Seat Adjustment-you need to remove the seat rest(below the seat) and put the new seat with the low height - 350 RD handle bars would be more comfortable

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by sujeetacharya View Post
                      For the compression there could be two reasons, Head valve issue or leak in the head and piston block.
                      Hey Sujeet,

                      how can i test this?

                      Thanks

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by patil9 View Post
                        Hey Sujeet,

                        how can i test this?

                        Thanks
                        You may not be able to check this on your own. You have to consult some bike doctor. For both the cases the pickup will be little less than the it is required.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by sujeetacharya View Post
                          You may not be able to check this on your own. You have to consult some bike doctor. For both the cases the pickup will be little less than the it is required.
                          Also in the morning time first few kicks will be almost like free without pressure. This is the general symptoms of head valve issue. Another thing you can check is if there is a block pack is leak and if there is a oil in between head and piston block.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by sujeetacharya View Post
                            Also in the morning time first few kicks will be almost like free without pressure. This is the general symptoms of head valve issue. Another thing you can check is if there is a block pack is leak and if there is a oil in between head and piston block.
                            Hey Sujeet,

                            I have checked the bike throughly but there seem to be no oil leak issues, so i guess its the valves . If suppose they are gone, how much would be the cost to get the new ones and what should i keep in mind before replacing them? do i need to get a new cylinder head or just the valves will do? Also if i am replacing the valves what else would be good to replace at this point?

                            Thanks.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by patil9 View Post
                              Hey Sujeet,

                              I have checked the bike throughly but there seem to be no oil leak issues, so i guess its the valves . If suppose they are gone, how much would be the cost to get the new ones and what should i keep in mind before replacing them? do i need to get a new cylinder head or just the valves will do? Also if i am replacing the valves what else would be good to replace at this point?

                              Thanks.
                              You dont have to chagne the head. Some time if the valve is distress then it cuts the head what you need to do is get the head repaired by some good lathe wala and change the valves it should not cost you more than 2500/- including labour.

                              Since you will open the head tell the mechanic to open the piston block and see if there is marks of the piston if every thing is fine you need not change the anything other than valve.

                              If you are from mumbai there are two good mechanic one is in chembur(Mallik) and one is in Juhu (antony).

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