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**Shashank Suresh** · 11-28-2015, 08:01 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by experimentalhead View Post

It cost me Rs.5077.

Air filter n brake pads in good condition. Will be changed in next service.

Thanks for sharing. Whats the cost of air filter and brake pads ?

**experimentalhead** · 11-28-2015, 08:11 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post

Thanks for sharing. Whats the cost of air filter and brake pads ?

Welcome Shashank. No idea. Did not check to be honest. Spark plug will be changed during next service and it's current cost is 1025.

**Shashank Suresh** · 11-28-2015, 08:12 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by experimentalhead View Post

Welcome Shashank. No idea. Did not check to be honest. Spark will be changed during next service and it's current cost is 1025.

ok cool.. Thanks again for sharing

**experimentalhead** · 11-28-2015, 08:31 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post

ok cool.. Thanks again for sharing

Welcome. Benelli are working towards localization of more and more parts, which will eventually reduce cost of spares. Spark plug cost may reduce in next couple of months. However, please take care of chain sprockets with proper clean and lube as chain sprockets cost is around 15K. That is like super expensive. In coming months general service or labor cost will increase to 2500 from 1500.
Today, I was charged 2500 for labor by the receptionist/ billing lady. When I inquired she said cost has been revised. I immediately checked with South India Service head who asked lady to change it to 1500 as new prices have not yet been implemented.

**Shashank Suresh** · 11-28-2015, 08:52 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by experimentalhead View Post

Welcome. Benelli are working towards localization of more and more parts, which will eventually reduce cost of spares. Spark plug cost may reduce in next couple of months. However, please take care of chain sprockets with proper clean and lube as chain sprockets cost is around 15K. That is like super expensive. In coming months general service or labor cost will increase to 2500 from 1500.
Today, I was charged 2500 for labor by the receptionist/ billing lady. When I inquired she said cost has been revised. I immediately checked with South India Service head who asked lady to change it to 1500 as new prices have not yet been implemented.

I heard the same about the chain sprocket... It is indeed expensive... What's the average lifetime of the sprocket installed in the 300 ? 2.5k for labour is way too expensive... Please inbox me the Service Head's number.. It might come in handy

**sman999** · 11-28-2015, 11:40 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

My Goodness! Its costing as much as the Ninja's now. 2.5K for labor is bloody expensive. Im planning for this beast in the near future but from what you guys are talking im a bit scared.

I always want my ride to be perfect, just perfect! CBR 250R's parts are reasonably cheap and but the availability/service knowledge of the mechanics really sux. Im always worried about that.

I dont wanna settle for a single cylinder again. My heart wants a twin and after all hearing the orgasmic grunt of this unbelievable parallel twin its really, really, really hard to resist!

**ShaijuAK** · 11-29-2015, 12:59 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Any one planning or even thinking of fitting rear panniers to TNT300....Something as shown below.... Got these from internet...

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**saronoelle** · 11-29-2015, 01:12 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by dhawz29 View Post

Hey congratulations!
Chennai to Nagercoil is like 700 kms.
I'm curious to know how're you planning to ride with the running in instructions?

I checked with the dealers, they told that it's good to take the new bike for a long ride to run in only thing is I should not cross the 5000 rpm. That means I should ride slowly.

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Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post

Are you the one getting the Green monster ?

If you saw someone walking out the showroom frustrated, hell yeah it was me !!!

You are going to drive all the way to Nagaer ? Im sure its gonna be amazing!!

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After escalating the prevailing issues, i finally got messages, calls and emails apologizing and finalizing my bike's delivery.

Finally things are falling into place.

I cordially invite everyone in this thread to visit the showroom on Monday (I'll confirm the timing beforehand). Please join me and share the happiness during my first bike's delivery.

See you all there

Happily
Shanky

Yes, I am the one who is taking the other green. I wish i am there with you on Monday. But I have to go back to Nagercoil today and come back on Tuesday.

**dhawz29** · 11-29-2015, 01:21 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by saronoelle View Post

I checked with the dealers, they told that it's good to take the new bike for a long ride to run in only thing is I should not cross the 5000 rpm. That means I should ride slowly.

Yeah... I guess you can reach 70 kmph at 5000 rpm. That's pretty slow for the highway. Anyway.... enjoy your ride

**Shashank Suresh** · 11-29-2015, 02:20 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by ShaijuAK View Post

Any one planning or even thinking of fitting rear panniers to TNT300....Something as shown below.... Got these from internet...

It looks like a pizza delivery bike

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Originally posted by saronoelle View Post

I checked with the dealers, they told that it's good to take the new bike for a long ride to run in only thing is I should not cross the 5000 rpm. That means I should ride slowly.

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Yes, I am the one who is taking the other green. I wish i am there with you on Monday. But I have to go back to Nagercoil today and come back on Tuesday.

Yeah... They are going to confirm once the registration is complete. If everything goes well, I will be in the showroom by 6-6:30.. I hope to see you there...

And with respect to the long ride... Ride within 5k RPM and rest the vehicle after every hour. Let it cool down for 30 minutes.

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Originally posted by sman999 View Post

My Goodness! Its costing as much as the Ninja's now. 2.5K for labor is bloody expensive. Im planning for this beast in the near future but from what you guys are talking im a bit scared.

I just confirmed with the showroom guys that they are not going to increase the labour charge in Chennai to 2.5k for the 300.... For the 600 the labour charge is 2.5k...

This is what I heard from them.

Also I spotted the first white TNT 300 that is going to get delivered today.

**ShaijuAK** · 11-29-2015, 02:27 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post

It looks like a pizza delivery bike

Was talking of rear panniers without the tail box... Will be trying some DIY with local sets to see how it looks in flesh...

**Shashank Suresh** · 11-29-2015, 02:30 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by ShaijuAK View Post

Was talking of rear panniers without the tail box... Will be trying some DIY with local sets to see how it looks in flesh...

Bro I was just joking.

I hope you didn't take me wrong.

I guess this is the only way we can fix a tail box to the TNT 300. We will also have to install the holder under the rear seat. (600GT has this installed probably we can check it out) . The 3 box set costs about $600...

**ShaijuAK** · 11-29-2015, 03:04 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post

Bro I was just joking.

I hope you didn't take me wrong.

Not at all... democratic country buddy....everyone has his right to view his/her opinion (except for Aamir Khan i guess....

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Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post

I guess this is the only way we can fix a tail box to the TNT 300. We will also have to install the holder under the rear seat. (600GT has this installed probably we can check it out) . The 3 box set costs about $600...

Yes, the ones shown are available on Aliexpress costing @40k landed price. Hence doing some jugaad with studds box to experience it on busy streets... more for some occasional practicality without compromising on aesthetics.

**Shashank Suresh** · 11-29-2015, 03:06 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by ShaijuAK View Post

Not at all... democratic country buddy....everyone has his right to view his/her opinion (except for Aamir Khan i guess....

)

Yes, the ones shown are available on Aliexpress costing @40k landed price. Hence doing some jugaad with studds box to experience it on busy streets... more for some occasional practicality without compromising on aesthetics.

Introlllence.. I can't it anymore... Aliexpress is costing 40k for a tail box. I am leaving India to get it from China directly

**experimentalhead** · 11-29-2015, 07:16 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Adding panniers and the box only adds to weight of an already heavy beast and would result in change of dynamics, I suppose. Recently I tried Rynox tail bag which did the duty superbly and 300 also did not feel any stress as luggage was not that loaded and was sitting comfortably on pillion seat. If a pillion has to accompany one for long rides, then one would have to look for panniers in such a way that it does not affect rear indicators and the dynamics of the bike.

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Originally posted by saronoelle View Post

I checked with the dealers, they told that it's good to take the new bike for a long ride to run in only thing is I should not cross the 5000 rpm. That means I should ride slowly.

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Yes, I am the one who is taking the other green. I wish i am there with you on Monday. But I have to go back to Nagercoil today and come back on Tuesday.

Please note that during run in you are not supposed to ride at constant speed and RPMs. You need to vary RPM for the new components to mate in properly. On highways one tends to ride at constant speeds and RPMs.
I took my 300 to some rides on highways during run in period. But ensured that speed/ RPM was constantly changed and bike was stopped quite frequently so that it's not stressed. It did take extra time to cover the distance and reach destination. But it was worth and fun.

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