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    Alloy wheels for classic 350

    Hey
    I own a Royal Enfield classic 350 and want to switch the rims to alloy wheels and tyres to tubeless.Few questions
    1) I live in a city where the roads are uneven and I have read on internet,several people saying that alloys doesn't respond well to the uneven roads well as they bend.Whats your take on it?
    2) How's parado alloy wheels?Specially the 13 spoke harley ones?Are sachdeva motor's the distributors?
    3) I also want to change my existing tube type setup to tubeless?Is it possible?And is true that fixing a puncture on tubeless tyres is difficult and only few puncture wala can fix it? And is it also true that there are many precautions I have to take to maintain the alloys and tubeless tyres setup?
    4)What about the extra weight added by alloys?
    5)And if incase I want to sell my enfield can I buy KTM 200 keeping in mind that I often carry my mom as pillion sitting on one side.
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    Re: Alloy wheels for classic 350

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    Originally posted by gagandroid View Post
    Hey
    I own a Royal Enfield classic 350 and want to switch the rims to alloy wheels and tyres to tubeless.Few questions
    1) I live in a city where the roads are uneven and I have read on internet,several people saying that alloys doesn't respond well to the uneven roads well as they bend.Whats your take on it?

    Purely depends upon the riding pattern. We have a 7 year old Karizma doing just fine running between the potholed roads from Purnea to Araria.

    2) How's parado alloy wheels?Specially the 13 spoke harley ones?Are sachdeva motor's the distributors?

    No idea on this one. Maybe others can help. If they have a number listed, why not give them a call?

    3) I also want to change my existing tube type setup to tubeless?Is it possible?And is true that fixing a puncture on tubeless tyres is difficult and only few puncture wala can fix it? And is it also true that there are many precautions I have to take to maintain the alloys and tubeless tyres setup?

    Possible. You can fit TL tires on the alloys. A TL puncture repair costs 100 rupees per puncture in Bangalore. It is better to buy a TL repair kit online for 250 odd rupees and see videos on YouTube on doing it yourself. Would save a lot of money.

    4)What about the extra weight added by alloys?

    Yes, alloys add weight. Handle will become heavier. Mileage may take a small hit too.

    5)And if incase I want to sell my enfield can I buy KTM 200 keeping in mind that I often carry my mom as pillion sitting on one side.

    Duke/RC200 for mom as pillion isn't advised.
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      Re: Alloy wheels for classic 350

      Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
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      Thanks for the reply.
      Isn't karizma's alloy wheels different from the aftermarket alloy wheels for Enfield? I am not sure about this. But I rarely heard factory fitted alloy wheels getting bend but for the alloys of Royal Enfield is pretty common.

      How about Pulsar RS 200?Is it good with short rides with pillion?How's the maintainence compared to the RE and how's is it overall?

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        Re: Alloy wheels for classic 350

        Originally posted by gagandroid View Post
        Thanks for the reply.
        Isn't karizma's alloy wheels different from the aftermarket alloy wheels for Enfield? I am not sure about this. But I rarely heard factory fitted alloy wheels getting bend but for the alloys of Royal Enfield is pretty common.

        How about Pulsar RS 200?Is it good with short rides with pillion?How's the maintainence compared to the RE and how's is it overall?
        RS200 is also not meant for pillion sitting one side. The seat is small and the pillion grabbing cut out(couldn't call it grab rail for obvious reason) is positioned awkwardly.
        The maintenance cost of RS200 though not very high.(Can't do the comparison as we don't know about how much your RE is digging into your pocket)
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          Re: Alloy wheels for classic 350

          Can anyone suggest any good brand of alloy wheels for classic 500 squadron blue,

          I live in Delhi, planning to get the bike soon, so would be installing alloy wheels to stay away from headache of dragging the bull in case of puncture.
          Regards

          Vivek Aka VivekRj.Dieselhead

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