Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Hey last Saturday I saw a Bennelli TNT 300 in Chetpet, Poonamallee high road around 12 PM. Is it one of you guys? That exhaust gave me a headache. How do you live with that bike on long tours?

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Don't think has changed it yet. He hasn't listed it out in his post.
I have covered almost 24k. Still on stock chains. Here is a picture of it from the last time I cleaned it.



I think the chains are perfectly fine for the bike. It's just how much you take care of them and what kind of environment you ride them in. For example, if rainy, or very dusty, or along the coast you will need to clean and lube more frequently.

Must have been an IXIL - They are bloody loud. I can't manage even riding with someone who has that on his bike.

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Some mouthwatering pictures there. Ride safe. Enjoy

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Hi Maxsarat, I haven't replaced the chain yet. The existing one might last till approx 15 - 16 k kms (Its 13k kms at the moment).


True that.

That is looking better than a new one..!!

How much time have you invested in cleaning it??

Thanks Bro..!!

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As I mentioned in my earlier post..
These set of rules are nothing but the things that make them different from your regular bike..

You really need to INVEST your time(apart from your money) in these bikes.

If you give enough attention to detail and care for your bikes, they will return it back to you with the most unforgettable moments.

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Does any one here ride with MRF rubbers on? 110/70 FC & 150/60 C. If so im looking for some speedo data.

Me and my friend rode together last weekend and we decided to cruise on 100kmph. He was not keeping up. He blamed me for going fast after agreeing to cruise on 100kmph. I said i didnt go past as agreed. So we decided to check the GPS for speed. Downloaded an app called GPS speedometer and trip meter in android.

My Fernanda's(D400) speedo read 100kmph & the GPS read 95kmph.
You know what, my friends TNT 300 did show a terrible speedo reading. Gps shows 100kmph when the speedo reads 115kmph. I was bloody surprised.

So what is the actual speedo error on the TNT 300? With pirelli's.

The odo too was wrong. when we stopped for fuel we reset the trip meter and during our next stop for fuel, the readings were different. 212kms vs the 226kms on the TNT 300.

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Hi Binil what do you use for cleaning the chain, even the SVC guys can't clean it so properly.The chain looks like brand new.

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Not much, around 15 mins max during a bike wash. I wash her every two weeks or so.


I use the following process every 800-1000kms. Or, if I start getting vibes on my foot pegs or hear noise from my chains. Which usually is earlier if I ride in rain or dusty environment.

1. Spray Chain Cleaner (I moved over to Diesel as it's affordable and cleans better) - Leave it on for 10 Mins.
2. Use a Chain Brush to scrub the chain all over to loosen the muck.
3. Spray some more Cleaner/Diesel and wash it off with water. The chain will look like it did on my picture.
4. Run the bike for two mins on a paddock or ride it around if you do not have a paddock to get rid of the water on the chains.
5. Apply the chain lube (I use Tribocor Superlube TC 205). It stays longer as it is sticky and I can manage with a 800km lubing interval. Motul/3M do not last more than 500kms. I am planning to switch over to TC212 which is a dry lube, which can stay longer. Costs about the same.
6. Leave the lube on for atleast 30Mins before riding. Leave it overnight for better results.
7. During long rides I carry lube with me. Lube when I end my ride. The hot chain help adhere the lube better onto the chain.

Additionally remember to lube the chain links, where the O Rings are visible. That's where the lube is required. Anywhere else it will be wasted.


I have Pirelli's. Did a check with GPS and found speedo at 165kmph when it was actually 158kmph.

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Good to know, That is roughly 5% error and thats completely agreeable. We need to find out if tyres are causing the issue or there is a faulty meter in place. The rpm too not working fine i guess. Thanks.

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@ binil
That is some dedicated chain cleaning, man! Hats off to your spirit.

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If you are on MRF, it could be the smaller size that is causing the error. The bike is calibrated for 120/70 (front) and 160/60 (rear) tires. There will be differences in a smaller tire. It would show a higher speed that it actually is.

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What I meant is lube between the outer and inner plates. That is where the O Ring is present. As long as the O Ring is well lubricated, it will be fine. There is no harm in applying all over the chain. It's just that most of the chain lube will get thrown away when the chain rotates and it will be of no use.

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I thought so but the initial lot came in MRF's right? What abt them?

Thanks for the detailed info. Any particular way to achieve proper spraying on to the o rings?

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MRF - In Bangalore, after the initial few days, they stopped supply of MRF shod models as no one was opting for it. AFAIK only one or two sold. That was just an option made available, so that people have a cheaper variant. What I would suggest is, as the rim sizes are same, just upgrade to the 120/70 & 160/60 when you change your tires.


Lubing - As long as you are rotating the wheel manually and direct the nozzle along the gap between the inner and outer plates, it works fine. I go around the chain twice. Once on each side.

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Hey Binil! I am a guy who loves to keep his chain clean and lubed well. So, kudos to the great job on your chain! I use diesel for cleaning my chains as well, but I heard that diesel is not good for o-ring chains? Apparently dries out the grease in the o-rings. Have you any knowledge of such problems? Also, how do you spray on the diesel? I have been using TVS tru4 chain lube and it's a wet type lube that is messy as hell. I'd love to move to a dry lube too. Where do you source the Tribocor lube from? I looked online and only found ebay links.

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1. Diesel - I have been using this instead of commercial cleaners for over 5 years across two vehicles. My R15 & now the T3. The O Rings seal the grease inside the bearing shafts and nothing from outside gets in. The only possibility of that happening is, if the O Rings dry up and due to dirt and contaminants, the rings start wearing off. Does the diesel effect the O Rings ? No, it doesn't. Hence the problem of the O Rings getting damaged or grease within the O Rings getting dried out is incorrect.
I use an old Colin spray bottle to spray the diesel onto the chain.

2. Tribocor - I pick it from Moto Store and Cafe in Ulsoor, Bangalore.

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This thread will help me a lot for sure