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**simao** · 10-10-2013, 02:51 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by gyan_recl350 View Post

Yah I know hard-core Bullet fans were so upset with the change of gear side and they had protested it as well.. Still many CI guys sees the new bullets with utter dis-respect .. Haa haa

. RE guys are very emotional

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I enjoy both the ci and uce, though both are different in many aspects but the core is similar- long stroke pushrod engine with tremendous torque and power (27bhp).
Anyways got my first service done at the ASC. While returning got a straight empty stretch and zoomed to past 90kmph and held on to that speed and trust me the the tb500 was butter smooth at that speed and not a vibration from anywhere and no engine noise too. Really satisfied with my tb500.

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**gyan_recl350** · 10-10-2013, 03:24 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by simao View Post

I enjoy both the ci and uce, though both are different in many aspects but the core is similar- long stroke pushrod engine with tremendous torque and power (27bhp).
Anyways got my first service done at the ASC. While returning got a straight empty stretch and zoomed to past 90kmph and held on to that speed and trust me the the tb500 was butter smooth at that speed and not a vibration from anywhere and no engine noise too. Really satisfied with my tb500.

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Yes we should respect all bikes. I wish to have one CI bullet too in my stable

. Btw your Bull is still under running period so be careful with the speeds. Better do not cross 70-80 before 2K mark, though I know it is very difficult to remain restricted, considering the knee shattering torque it has got

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**TBTS-350** · 10-10-2013, 03:42 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by simao View Post

Anyways got my first service done at the ASC. While returning got a straight empty stretch and zoomed to past 90kmph and held on to that speed and trust me the the tb500 was butter smooth at that speed and not a vibration from anywhere and no engine noise too. Really satisfied with my tb500.

I told ya that the noise will get sorted out soon and will be a pleasure to ride it...

After my first servicing, even i could not resist to open up the throttle...... i took my bird all the way till 120... and it still held its ground... its only after about 110 that the vibs start to come in but the engine feels like its asking you to push it further.

I knew that i was not supposed to take it above 80 till the second service, and i felt very guilty after doing so... but i only kept it at 120 for about 10 secs or so.... after that.. im not crossing 80 anymore..

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Originally posted by gyan_recl350 View Post

Btw your Bull is still under running period so be careful with the speeds. Better do not cross 70-80 before 2K mark, though I know it is very difficult to remain restricted, considering the knee shattering torque it has got

Hello brother..... i took mine till 120... just once..

i kick myself even now because of that... but only fr a very very short period of time... now i don do it anymore... i take care not to cross 80. Though the bike has shown no probs after i took it till 120. (touch wood)

**royal racer** · 10-10-2013, 04:21 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

What is the Max. cruising speed of 500cc which can do all day.

**TBTS-350** · 10-10-2013, 04:35 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by royal racer View Post

What is the Max. cruising speed of 500cc which can do all day.

It will sing along at 110.

**gyan_recl350** · 10-10-2013, 06:47 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by TBTS-350 View Post

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Hello brother..... i took mine till 120... just once..

i kick myself even now because of that... but only fr a very very short period of time... now i don do it anymore... i take care not to cross 80. Though the bike has shown no probs after i took it till 120. (touch wood)

Hi friend .... I know it is difficult to control but be careful in the running period

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**simao** · 10-10-2013, 11:33 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Having ridden the ci 350 and the avl thunderbird(both sold), I have taken my avl thunderbird max of 115kmph with a free flow exhaust and the ci 350 has ha done 110kmph with a jet type silencer. So the tb500 should be somewhere much above considering the 27bhp and efi. Will surely try this after a couple of thousand kilometers or so. Anyone who has completed running in period done top speed of tb 500? Please do share

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**royal racer** · 10-11-2013, 01:16 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by TBTS-350 View Post

It will sing along at 110.

After cross 80kmph my cl350 start vibrating, when 500 start vibrating..

**TBTS-350** · 10-11-2013, 02:01 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by royal racer View Post

After cross 80kmph my cl350 start vibrating, when 500 start vibrating..

I have noticed that till 100 Kmph, there are no noticeable vibrations. The vibes start creeping in after the 100 mark but very manageable up to 110.

**simao** · 10-12-2013, 12:23 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Guys the tb 500 manual says 2.75 litres of oil goes into oil sump but at service they mechanic said that only 2 litres is capcity?
And I am thinking of changing to petronas full synthetic oil which excellent for engine lubrication and the engine runs smoother comparatively and a slight performance boost is noticeable

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**experimentalhead** · 10-12-2013, 02:09 PM

Re: Bangalore>Chitradurga Fort>Vani Vilasa Sagara Dam>Bangalore

[QUOTE=J.Ravi;997562]449 km in less than 13 hours. 57 kmph. 32 kmpl.

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My home town

@J.Ravi great pics. Nostalgic now

**Vinit Monga** · 10-12-2013, 02:18 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Finally after 7 months of long waiting got an email for RE brand showroom manager that vehicle is ready and I can pay the amount so that they can deliver in 7 days.

I already have PDC link which I shared with couple of folks in this forum.

Anything else I should keep in mind? I booked tbts 500 stone black.

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**simao** · 10-12-2013, 02:56 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by Vinit Monga View Post

Finally after 7 months of long waiting got an email for RE brand showroom manager that vehicle is ready and I can pay the amount so that they can deliver in 7 days.

I already have PDC link which I shared with couple of folks in this forum.

Anything else I should keep in mind? I booked tbts 500 stone black.

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Congrats!! Stone black is a eye catcher. Looks superb but you have to take special care if the paint cause there is no warranty for it. Other than just the basic pdi procedure. I had exhaust leakage at the manifold cause of a faulty gasket got it replaced under warranty. Happy thumping:thumbup:

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**pskanp** · 10-12-2013, 07:28 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by Vinit Monga View Post

Finally after 7 months of long waiting got an email for RE brand showroom manager that vehicle is ready and I can pay the amount so that they can deliver in 7 days.

I already have PDC link which I shared with couple of folks in this forum.

Anything else I should keep in mind? I booked tbts 500 stone black.

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Congrats,, Pics please!

**J.Ravi** · 10-13-2013, 02:39 PM

First Ayudha Pooja For My Blue Bird

We worshipped our Blue Bird today on the occasion of Ayudha Pooja and thanked her for all the trouble-free trips across TN/PY/KA/AP, and also, prayed for the trouble-free trips in future!

Thank you very much, Blue Bird, for everything.

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