Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

[QUOTE=bharatheshk;1274830]Like I put forward in the thread before, I have a bad back, lumbar disc slips��

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Ashok Anna,
Looking from your past experience, you seem to be more used for comfort position. If touring is your intent and upright seating position is mandate, Dominar is good choice. But I would wait for some ownership reviews to come out, which might point out some niggles. Not that I am against Benelli, putting that huge sum of money, life saving aid like ABS would be welcome. It has come in 600 , not sure when it will be installed on the 300.

From your mindset, money doesn't seem to concern you, your ownership with RD says it all . I have heard rave stories from my colleagues about the bill they paid for a service and what a fuel eating machine that it.

You can ever try the Duke 390 with the 2017 Euro-IV compliant engine. Good VFM with latest tech on board. Take a TD of these vehicles and come up with a good choice. Since, your usage is very minimal.

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

[QUOTE=TheArcher84;1275039]Ashok Anna,
Looking from your past experience, you seem to be more used for comfort position. If touring is your intent and upright seating position is mandate, Dominar is good choice.

The RD wasn't expensive to maintain when spares were abundant, now my cousin who is owning my RD for last 12 years says it costs a bomb to maintain.
Eg... the Chain sprocket ( Delhi made fake) cost 20k!!! And it barely lasts 6k😂

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Hi Guys

I have the same problem. My original headlight high beam used to point to the right and skywards, took to the service center and after 3 attempts they replaced the headlights acceoting its a manufacturing defect. But even with the new headlights and another 2 visit to the service center have to compromise either the highbeam or low beam. Talking to the service advisor has been of no help as he just shows the marking on the walls which they use for headlight calibration saying its international standard. On the highway have same problem even my old Bajaj discover has better visiblity. They have asked me to buy a higher luminosity bulb but i do not think thats going to resolve the issue because as per my knowledge it a is positioning issue of sealbeam rather than luminosity. Just trying to find a solution like if there is any after market headlamp available which will fit without any modification.

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[QUOTE=bharatheshk;1274830]

Why not wait for the BMW G310R?

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

[QUOTE=cgowda;1275373]Hi Guys

I have the same problem. My original headlight high beam used to point to the right and skywards, took to the service center and after 3 attempts they replaced the headlights acceoting its a manufacturing defect. But even with the new headlights and another 2 visit to the service center have to compromise either the highbeam or low beam. Talking to the service advisor has been of no help as he just shows the marking on the walls which they use for headlight calibration saying its international standard. On the highway have same problem even my old Bajaj discover has better visiblity. They have asked me to buy a higher luminosity bulb but i do not think thats going to resolve the issue because as per my knowledge it a is positioning issue of sealbeam rather than luminosity. Just trying to find a solution like if there is any after market headlamp available which will fit without any modification.

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I am planning to buy auxiliary lights. Not sure if changing the bulbs is going to work

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HiAshok

Ive been having it for little over 1 year and have clocked around 21k kilometers. Its been almost idle as i have been stationed in the US for a short stint (3 months).


Performance:
It's a great machine for both city and touring.


Why is it great for the city ?
1. The power delivery is linear. It does not have the mad power of a KTM duke to fly on the word go. Also, the engine does not get stressed in bumper to bumper traffic. The radiator fan kicks in at 91 C and diverts the hot air produced by the engine.
2. The bike is on the heavier side ~200kgs, but once it starts moving, you won't feel the weight at all.
3. The seating position is upright and the handlebars are high so that the rider does not have to lean on the bike. The seat is low and makes the rider feel like he/she is sitting "inside" the bike.


Why is it great for touring ?
1. Powered by a 300cc Inline 2 cylinder, peak power is delivered after 5k RPM. Life comes after 5k RPM, the beast is unleashed after 5k RPM. 0 vibrations on the handlebar/footpegs etc, extremely refined engine that doesnt get strained when you push the bike even after 150+.
2. The seating again is super comfortable for long rides. The seat's cushion is of supreme quality.
3. The brakes are good but you need to break-in during the initial period to feel its power.
4. Pillion comfort is great with 0 concerns.


Maintenance:
Service interval: 1k kms or 30 days, 4-5k kms or 4 months --> which ever comes earlier.


Cost: Differs from state to state but approximately you will be spending 18-20k a year on servicing the bike.
1k kms - Labour free. Rs ~4-5k
4k kms - Rs ~6k-8k


Spare parts are expensive:
Chain and chain sprocket will cost Rs 14-17k.
Brake pads will cost you around 3k for rear and ~600 for front.
Handlebars around ~3.4k


Others:
1. Best sounding bike in the 300 segment. (perspective)
2. Mileage (totally depends on driving style, fuel used, weather condition) For me first 1k kms I got 35 kmpl. After that I got 24 kmpl, 28 kmpl and 33 kmpl.

I recently rode the Triumph Street Twin in the US for around 130 miles. Given the chance and if money grew in my backyard, I would definitely buy one.

Hope you found this long post helpful.

Do post your questions and we will be glad to answer them.

Ride Safe Ride Hard
Shanky

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

[QUOTE=Shashank Suresh;1275406]Doesn't the warranty get void if you splice the harness for aux lights?

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

[QUOTE=cgowda;1275426] Not if you connect it directly to the battery without damaging any existing wires

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

[QUOTE=bharatheshk;1274830]That means your spinal arrangement is disturbed/misaligned and it should be corrected via any therapy. Check with someone. You can thank me later.

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

[QUOTE=sman999;1275566]Don't scare me man. . I share the same feeling. Trailbone pain and discomfort on Harleys.

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

[QUOTE=UnsettledNose73;1275567]Please check PM!

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Just remove the two Allen key bolts(i think no:5) below the instrument cluster and you can detach the doom. Dont worry it wont fall as its also mounted down under.

Now remove the small screws using the star screw driver in the tool kit on either side of the doom (top edge). You must be able to remove a black flap covering the gaps on either side of the doom.

Now look behind the bunch of wires. There will be two screws one below for greater adjustment and another above for fine adjustment. This is what you have to play with to get the right setting for you.

What we did was adjusted the lower screw to min level and played with the upper one for fine tuning. The low beam is ohkish now but still the high beam throws vertically wide. so we hit the pass light for high beam and when both beams are light its good.

BTW we upgraded the bulbs to H7 LEDs 4300k 55w. The jugaad is not over yet, as the covers for the bulbs had to be removed to fit the LED. If any one is interested will post updates with pictures once its done. The way it looks it wont be a clean jugaad or easy.

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

[MENTION=89320]Ashokp[/MENTION] @Unsettled_Nose73


I agree with you guys.

The most comfrtble bikes for long rides are sports tourers and, the slightly rear set foot pegs and a slightly lower handle bar will make a slight lean to forward and knees angled a slight back words means, the weight of your body is not just directed on to your back and tail bone.
Most naked bikes also have similar riders triangle like sports tourers.


Cruisers are never comfrtble for spending longer duration on the saddle.

Cheers

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

[QUOTE=sman999;1275566]I mean are you serious ?do you think logically or are you just joking ? It's how your body weight is distributed onto your wrist and back as against just your spinal chord and it's easier for your knees to grip the tank also.

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I completely agree ,that's the logic i was trying to say.

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If its off topic please feel free to remove this post mods.

Absolutely wrong. Its not good for the spine. Your posture might be perfect in certain bikes like CBR, very comfortable of course, but your neck will not be straight as you see road. this affects the spine. Depending on your posture the impact might be bad and hence the spinal injury.

I ride a CBR and i tour a lot. Whenever i switch to any other bike i faced severe back pain. (Im very lean) So i went to a Dorn therapist and he clearly explained things to me. He did what he had to do and i was good for the next 10 months or so. And it came back again for the past 2 months. So i consulted him again and he said unless i stop riding that this would be repeated. The best thing is they would clearly show which part of the spine is misaligned and you can feel when they touch it. Not just the spine the whole body will be back to normal after the therapy.

Get ur spine corrected and take a ride in any bike, you would definitely feel a hell lotta difference and relief.

Its also time to give away the CBR as i clocked 85k+kms on the odo.


[QUOTE=bharatheshk;1275636]The pressure transfers from the neck to the spine and as you work your body around, the spine dislocates.

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

[QUOTE=sman999;1275641]If its off topic please feel free to remove this post mods.

Absolutely wrong. Its not good for the spine. Your posture might be perfect in certain bikes like CBR, very comfortable of course, but your neck will not be straight as you see road. this affects the spine. Depending on your posture the impact might be bad and hence the spinal injury.

I ride a CBR and i tour a lot. Whenever i switch to any other bike i faced severe back pain. (Im very lean) So i went to a Dorn therapist and he clearly explained things to me. He did what he had to do and i was good for the next 10 months or so. And it came back again for the past 2 months. So i consulted him again and he said unless i stop riding that this would be repeated. The best thing is they would clearly show which part of the spine is misaligned and you can feel when they touch it. Not just the spine the whole body will be back to normal after the therapy.

Get ur spine corrected and take a ride in any bike, you would definitely feel a hell lotta difference and relief.

Its also time to give away the CBR as i clocked 85k+kms on the odo.


Ive had a back surgery done too. Thats one reason why I chose the Benelli 300 and not the Yamaha r3. Also I have a knee and elbow condition because of which I cannot lean on the handle bar as well. Trust me, riding for 21k kilometers I havent faced any issues with my body.

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[QUOTE=Shashank Suresh;1275652][QUOTE=sman999;1275641]If its off topic please feel free to remove this post mods.

Haha.. Looks like back pain rules..

Guys we human beings are designed to be walking standing or to sleep on flat surfaces, Never to sit. That's why doctors advice you to spend less time sitting.
Further sitting without proper back rest is further stress to the back, and to complicate things biking puts a lot of stress to the back because of the constant shocks it has to take.

Cruisers, Sport tourers, super sport, moto cross any kind of bike is definitely detrimental to the back with super sport being the worst as it has the most unnatural position for a rider. It is our love for the two wheels that make us forget our pains and go ahead with our rides.

Again each person has his own weak spots in his back and comfort zone according to which each individual finds a particular bike as his love.

As per my requirements I find four bikes comfortable, but each one has its own drawbacks.

1) RE thunderbird.. Cheap pricing and quality... Not exotic, has become as common as pulsars but not as practical as a pulsar.
2) triumph ... My first choice.. Too expensive and too heavy.. when not on the move and in traffic. Beautiful Brit bike... classy
3)Dominor..Somehow I find it a grown up pulsar ... nothing exiting about it. (It almost looks and feels like my current NS200 with more torque and weight..Not a fan of the gizmos and etc..
4) 300.. Not a great fan of its looks... Not sure about the maintenance cost as it sounds shocking ... But find it reasonable and usable for those weekends. And can afford it easily as of now.
Anyway not planning to buy until financial year end. So will keep fingers crossed.