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  • #541
    Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

    A lot of the thunderbird from the initial lot had painted tanks at the lid area, whereas now they have been converted to galvanised tanks. And the best part is that RE doesn't care to keep the owners informed reg the issue.

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    • #542
      Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

      Originally posted by paradoxx View Post
      ... Also can I directly upsize 120/80 tyre to 130/80 or will it require a rim change? If rim change is required then I'd probably opt for 140/80 but will they fit the swingarm without any modifications?
      Have tried 130/80-18 CEAT Vertigo Rage with no modification needed. Above that will touch the swingarm.

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      • #543
        Fourth Free Servicing

        Just an hour back, I and Blue Bird returned from Royal Enfield OMR after completing the fourth free servicing. It was a routine servicing. Although the front fork oil was supposed to have been replaced at the fourth servicing, it was not done. When enquired, the SA and the technician informed me that they would replace front fork oil only in case of complaints or leakages. Since the fork of Blue Bird was free from any faults or leakage, fork oil replacement was not necessary. I was charged 112 towards consumables. This was a new attraction in Royal Enfield OMR. I didn't pay for consumables for the first 3 free services.

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        ROYAL ENFIELD THUNDERBIRD 500 TWILIGHT [FROM 15 APRIL 2013]

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        • #544
          Maintenance Cost Just 28 Paise Per Km

          The cost of routine maintenance and servicing my Blue Bird works out to 28 paise per km for 7,324 km on 8 January 2014 after completion of the fourth free servicing.
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          ROYAL ENFIELD THUNDERBIRD 500 TWILIGHT [FROM 15 APRIL 2013]

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          • #545
            Re: Maintenance Cost Just 28 Paise Per Km

            That will eventually be the price everyone needs to pay once the free services are over? How many in here go in for Oil replacement by themselves? I used to do the same for my RTR 160, now thinking of the same for the RE too, but I am wondering.

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            • #546
              Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

              Got my tb500 3rd free service today.
              Problems fixed:
              1. Loose chain
              2. O ring of head rocker cover nut replaced. Was leaking oil. Second time under warranty.
              Oil change. Filter change n oil additive.
              Bill came to rs 965.

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              • #547
                Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                Hello Guys, I got my Bird last Friday ... the bike is awesome but my initial ride gave me just 16kmpl ... I filled 1000 bucks worth fuel but did only 170kms in the last 4 days... is this a matter of concern or not. I have been riding under 50kmph very rarely did it go above that.. .?? Other than this the bike rides brilliantly.. its difficult to not go for a ride.
                We Bikers are not those who ride to commute , But the ones who commute to ride

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                • #548
                  Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                  Originally posted by RISHIS View Post
                  Hello Guys, I got my Bird last Friday ... the bike is awesome but my initial ride gave me just 16kmpl ... I filled 1000 bucks worth fuel but did only 170kms in the last 4 days... is this a matter of concern or not. I have been riding under 50kmph very rarely did it go above that.. .?? Other than this the bike rides brilliantly.. its difficult to not go for a ride.
                  Too less, plese check the quality of fuel. If problem persisits get your mapping checked.

                  and yes, Congrats on your acquisition Welcome to the family

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                  • #549
                    Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                    Originally posted by RISHIS View Post
                    Hello Guys, I got my Bird last Friday ... the bike is awesome but my initial ride gave me just 16kmpl ... I filled 1000 bucks worth fuel but did only 170kms in the last 4 days... is this a matter of concern or not. I have been riding under 50kmph very rarely did it go above that.. .?? Other than this the bike rides brilliantly.. its difficult to not go for a ride.
                    Tb500 should return around 25 to 30kmpl average. If ridden sanely below 60kmph it may give 31 to 35kmpl. This was calculated by tankful method. I think its the only way to calculate the average of the tb500

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                    • #550
                      Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                      So what do you guys suggest..?? Shall i take it to the service centre???
                      Quality of fuel , is good i guess.. Its the same place where i get my all my vehicles fuelled...
                      Now this is kinda getting me worried...
                      We Bikers are not those who ride to commute , But the ones who commute to ride

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                      • #551
                        Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                        Originally posted by simao View Post
                        Tb500 should return around 25 to 30kmpl average. If ridden sanely below 60kmph it may give 31 to 35kmpl. This was calculated by tankful method. I think its the only way to calculate the average of the tb500

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                        So are you saying the mileage calculator on the bike is incorrect???

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                        We Bikers are not those who ride to commute , But the ones who commute to ride

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                        • #552
                          Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                          The bike's fuel gauge is blinking already... I have no clue what exactly is going on?

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                          • #553
                            Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                            The manual says when the fuel gauge blinks when the fuel is less than .5 litres ..

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                            • #554
                              Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                              Originally posted by RISHIS View Post
                              So are you saying the mileage calculator on the bike is incorrect???

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                              Friend there is no mileage calculator on any tb500. Your probably looking at the avg speed. Check it correctly. And most importantly read the owners manual.

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                              • #555
                                Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                                Originally posted by RISHIS View Post
                                The manual says when the fuel gauge blinks when the fuel is less than .5 litres ..

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                                When blinking its fallen reserve. And thats 5.5 litres. Don't panic. Read the manual thoroughly. Enjoy the ride:thumbup:

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