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  • Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

    Originally posted by appugodara View Post
    Friends..
    Looking in past during college time.. I had no good experience with alloy wheels on bullet. I've tried 3 times n every time it broked/cracked.. Since then it's been almost 12 years n never in my mind it came to put alloys on bullet..
    But yesterday all off sudden I've decided to put them on my TB500 so far I'm happy but don't know for how long!! So kept stock alloys n tyres as it is to use them for touring

    Here are some snaps..

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    appugodara-coolest alloys i have seen on any TB-at first glance these alloys made your bike look ALMOST like an HD883iRON
    Dad's Bajaj Super-1983-1989
    Hero Honda Sleek-1989-1992
    Rajdoot Yamaha RD350-1990-2017
    Royal Enfield Bullet Std 1970 model-1991-1997
    Bajaj Pulsar P220EFI-2008-2011
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    • Re: 2014 Enfield Thunderbird 500 - My Entry into the Motorcycle World

      Trip to Gaganachukki, Barachukki & Shivansamundram:

      Total Distance Covered: 296 KM
      Date: 14th** Note to self

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      • Re: 2014 Enfield Thunderbird 500 - My Entry into the Motorcycle World

        So after replacing my battery (under warranty), my bird ran like a charm for a couple of days and then the 'Low voltage' indicator started blinking again. I was sereiously frustrated this time. How can a new battery go kaput again! So i gave the bike to the ASC to find out and fix the problem asap! The buggers just said that there might be a problem with the connection in the terminals and that they will fix it.


        Couple of days later, the same problem shows up. This time got super annoyed and blasted them on the phone! The ASC guy came to my house picked up the bike and took it to the workshop to do some 'analysis' on it. It turns out that the rectifier has gone out and needs to be replaced. Whats more is that the part is not covered under warranty and i will have to shell out 1.5k for it to be replaced!

        This has been the first problem with my bike since purchase, but im a lil bumed as its not even been 1 year and the electrical parts have started failing... dint except this.

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        • Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

          Send a mail to [email protected] regarding the same with complete details. You will get a refund.

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          • Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

            So i finally wrote to RE on my issue :

            Hi,

            I, P Surya Teja, am writing to you in utter dis-pair and as a last resort of hope that i could get any kind of help.


            After a lot of deliberation, I had purchased the RE Thunderbird 500 (AP 23 AK 5384) from GO Green Motors, Gachilbowli, Hyderabad on 03/09/2013. Till date i had no complaints from the machine and i enjoyed every bit of the journey with my steed.


            Recently, about 3 weeks ago, my TBTS 500 started to show the 'Low Battery Indicator' on the console. I was surprised as it has not even been an year since purchase and i have kept my bike in the top most condition at all times with all the services done on time, after a day, the console too din't light up. When i showed this problem to the Go Green Motors ASC (hyderabad, dealer code: 4597), they said that the battery has completely drained out and needs to be replaced.


            I had hence gotten the battery replaced under warranty hoping that the problem can be settled once it for all (Please refer attached documents). The bike ran fine for ONE day, and the same problem stared to repeat.


            I once again showed the bike to the Go Green Motors ASC (Ramchandrapuram, BHEL branch) and told them to fix the issue on priority as it has taken up a lot of my time. I had also instructed them to do my 4th service in the meanwhile. The technician at the ASC gave me a explanation as below :


            "Sir sometimes the battery terminals are loose and hence the problem is re-occuring, i shall fix the terminals, recharge the battrey and give it back"


            I insisted that it is not a problem with the battery as its a brand new one (Just a day old), even then they did not listen to me and changed the battery acid anyway and gave me the bike after the servicing (Please refer to the attached document). After this, the bike ran fine for another day and again the issue repeated. This time, the bike just would not start and i was stranded on the road.


            I have now given the bike to GO Green Motors ASC (Ramchnadrapuram, BHEL branch, 04069994343) 4 days ago. Till now there has been no resolution on my bike and it is currently sitting in the ASC. When i first called them 3 days ago (Thursday) they told me that the rectifier was damaged and needs to be replaced and my bike will be delivered in a day. Till date, i have not got my bike back, yesterday when i called them back (person called Sreedhar) he now says that there is nothing wrong with the rectifier but the alternator needs to be replaced as its not working. He also mentioned that i will have to pay for whatever charges are applicable and it will not be covered under warranty. How can this be possible when i have not yet completed 1 year?


            I do not understand this "Trial and error" method of finding out the problem with my bike. This is utterly unprofessional behavior which is I am sorry to say, subjects your valuable customers to Mental agony and also reflects poorly on the RE brand image.


            I hope you understand my concern and kindly take appropriate steps to resolve my issue so that i can get my steed back. This is a humble request. Please find all the documents attached

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            • Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

              Originally posted by TBTS-350 View Post
              So i finally wrote to RE on my issue :
              Oops- that's not at all good mate. We expect some seriousness from them.

              Btw my bird was also showing low battery sign which did not go until 4th service where ASC claimed that they charged the battery.

              While taking the vehicle delivery back I made them check the gravity and it came to 12.24 points which is decent and I took the vehicle back home.

              Now battery signal is gone but am keeping fingers cross that nothing goes bad.


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              • Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                Originally posted by TBTS-350 View Post
                So i finally wrote to RE on my issue :
                Very sorry state of affairs at Royal Enfield. Instead of spending crores of rupees on brand image, new logo, new monogram, new font, etc., Royal Enfield should concentrate on improving the quality of their products by strict quality control process in their so-called new plant at Oragadam.
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                • Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                  I think the waiting period is the main culprit.
                  RE does not really need to sell the bikes. The bikes are selling themselves.
                  Today, RE knows how many bikes it needs to manufacture for next month at least. This is operation manager's paradise!
                  The reluctance of sales folks at showrooms is very apparent as they do not need to push sales.

                  After service is really a 'service' for RE. It is consumer's need, not RE's.

                  Sorry state of affairs. Hopefully will improve soon with the new plant and may be with new strategy!

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                  • Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                    Originally posted by TBTS-350 View Post
                    So i finally wrote to RE on my issue :
                    Finally i got the bike back. The alternator was at fault and it was not charging the Battrey while the bike was running. It was replaced under warranty and i only got charged for the gasket that was changed.

                    I must say that writing to RE reallt helped in the process and after i had sent the mail, the response was really quick and this time the attitude of approach towards my issue was very professional. :P

                    Im happy to report that my bird is now in tip-top condition and is flying high.

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                    • Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                      [MENTION=45312]J.Ravi[/MENTION] Sir, since you have experienced both TBTS and CL 500 hence need your help. Can you please answer my query.

                      I know that TB is more comfortable then Cl, but how big is the difference. Can we ride cl for 1000 km in a day (14 hrs ). Secondly which one is bettrr in handling and braking power. On papers acceleration is same but is there any difference?

                      I am in 2 minds for TB an DS. Have already booked DS and wanna pick one of thse 2 this month.

                      Thanks,
                      Naveen

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                      • Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                        Originally posted by Cheetah View Post
                        I know that TB is more comfortable then Cl, but how big is the difference.
                        Lot. The contoured seat, handlebar and the swing arms make a lot of difference between Classic 500 and Thunderbird 500 although the heart [engine] is the same producing the same power and torque. I rode 240 km in one day on my son's Classic 500 and definitely like my Thunderbird 500 especially for long mega rides.

                        Can we ride cl for 1000 km in a day (14 hrs )
                        Possible but not advisable; 1,000 km in 14 hours translates into 72 kmph speed. I do this speed on 4-lane roads for the first few hours before taking the first break. Afterwards, the average speed reduces due to breaks, road condition, physical and mental tiredness, etc. After all my mega trips of more than 1,000 km in 24 hours, the average speed worked out to less than 60 kmph, which translates into 840 km or less in 14 hours. For all my mega rides of 1,000 + km, I take 24 hours. In other words, I didn't/don't/won't aspire for Iron Butt Saddle Sore/Bum Burner rides!

                        which one is bettrr in handling and braking power.
                        I like my Thunderbird 500's handling better than my son's Classic 500 perhaps due to swing arms. Both have almost the same braking efficiency notwithstanding the rear disc brake in my Thunderbird 500.

                        I am in 2 minds for TB an DS. Have already booked DS and wanna pick one of thse 2 this month.
                        Desert Storm definitely looks cute, better than Thunderbird 500. If you like it, buy it. But, Thunderbird 500 - costlier than DS - is tailor-made for stress-free long mega rides, IMO. Advance congratulations and best wishes irrespective of whether it is going to be DS or TB.
                        Last edited by J.Ravi; 07-01-2014, 09:45 AM.
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                        ROYAL ENFIELD THUNDERBIRD 500 TWILIGHT [FROM 15 APRIL 2013]

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                        • Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                          Hi Ravi Sir,

                          I am quite new to RE and was reading a lot as I was planning to buy a TB 500. Booked it in Feb 2014 and going to get it (hopefully) on coming Monday. I really want to thank you as you always try to give right information to everyone interested.

                          I am looking to go for some long rides on my bird and you are really an inspiration to me.

                          Thanks,
                          Kshitij

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                          • Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                            Originally posted by kshitij.sharma View Post
                            Booked it in Feb 2014 and going to get it (hopefully) on coming Monday.
                            Congratulations and best wishes, kshitij.sharma. I wish you infinite miles with smiles on your bird. Thanks a lot for the nice words.
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                            • Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                              Hi guys,

                              I got my bird on Friday and it seems all good so far. The only thing bothering me is the engine sound which RE Guys saying that this is normal initially and will go away after running period.

                              If you got two mins please download and check if this is normal. Here is the google drive link for the same.

                              Also I am unable to kick start first time in the day. I might be doing something wrong here.

                              Kindly Advise.

                              Many Thanks,
                              Kshitij

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                              • Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

                                Originally posted by kshitij.sharma View Post
                                Hi guys,

                                I got my bird on Friday and it seems all good so far. The only thing bothering me is the engine sound which RE Guys saying that this is normal initially and will go away after running period.

                                If you got two mins please download and check if this is normal. Here is the google drive link for the same.

                                Congratulations and wish you a lot of happy miles on your Bird, post listening to the sound you posted it looks like there is a tappet noise that is evident on the recording, however this should not be a concern as the new birds are normally tuned for higher RPM to set the engine, while this should be taken care of in your first service just ensure you mention the tappet sound on the job card during your first service.

                                kshitij.sharma you would also notice a higher rev while in idle, this is a part of the initial set up and it takes up to the 3rd service or 6000 / 8000 km for them to tune this for a lower rev.
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