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  • #46
    Re: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

    Originally posted by Insidious View Post
    I'm getting back to riding motorcycles after nearly 6 years! And in all my life, I never thought I'd be getting back to riding on an RE - I've always been more of a sport-bike fanatic. That said, I could not help but fall in love with the Continental GT!

    Booked a BS-6 Continental GT at the OMR showroom in Chennai back on December 21st. Looks like the bike is ready and being sent for registration formalities shortly, based on which, I should have it by 30/01. Fingers crossed!

    Will keep you guys updated on the showroom experience, and ownership experience thereafter.
    Congratulations, have a ton of fun
    Peace

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    • #47
      Re: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

      Originally posted by Insidious View Post
      I'm getting back to riding motorcycles after nearly 6 years! And in all my life, I never thought I'd be getting back to riding on an RE - I've always been more of a sport-bike fanatic. That said, I could not help but fall in love with the Continental GT!

      Booked a BS-6 Continental GT at the OMR showroom in Chennai back on December 21st. Looks like the bike is ready and being sent for registration formalities shortly, based on which, I should have it by 30/01. Fingers crossed!

      Will keep you guys updated on the showroom experience, and ownership experience thereafter.
      Congrats on the motorcycle! What is the price increase for the BS6 engine?

      ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

      Originally posted by Vikas Rao View Post
      The suspension is too soft and will bottom out even at lower speeds. This is not an issue as long as you are mindful, I am planning on upgrading to a set on progressive springs, if I can find them.
      Ohlins had launched progressive springs for the Interceptor/Continental GT for 18XXX/- the last time i thought of upgrading, but postponed it after looking at the price. The so so commited riding position and the soft suspension is more evident on the Continental GT in corners than the Interceptor.

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      • #48
        Re: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

        Ohlins had launched progressive springs for the Interceptor/Continental GT for 18XXX/- the last time i thought of upgrading, but postponed it after looking at the price. The so so committed riding position and the soft suspension is more evident on the Continental GT in corners than the Interceptor.
        I still don't know where it is being sold in India and the price was a direct conversion of its dollar value, the cost will be much more when you factor in shipping and import duties. A progressive suspension setup would also cost about the same but would be much more effective on a day to day basis.
        The most important nuts are the ones connecting the man to the machine!
        Yamaha R15 v2 | RE Continental GT 650

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        • #49
          Re: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

          Originally posted by Abhishekilke View Post
          Congrats on the motorcycle! What is the price increase for the BS6 engine?
          Here in Chennai, the price increase is around 10K. The current OTR for the CGT Ice Queen BS-6 is 331057.

          In fact, I got my hands on the current price list for all the bikes for Chennai showrooms, and I'm uploading it here. Take a look!

          Click image for larger version Name: Enfield Price List.jpg Views: 1 Size: 113.0 KB ID: 1969534
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          • #50
            Re: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

            Originally posted by Insidious View Post
            Here in Chennai, the price increase is around 10K. The current OTR for the CGT Ice Queen BS-6 is 331057.

            In fact, I got my hands on the current price list for all the bikes for Chennai showrooms, and I'm uploading it here. Take a look!

            [ATTACH]252917[/ATTACH]
            Any idea when the delivery of the BS6 would commence in Chennai, waiting for forever [emoji58]

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            • #51
              Re: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

              Originally posted by Insidious View Post
              Here in Chennai, the price increase is around 10K. The current OTR for the CGT Ice Queen BS-6 is 331057.

              In fact, I got my hands on the current price list for all the bikes for Chennai showrooms, and I'm uploading it here. Take a look!

              [ATTACH]252917[/ATTACH]
              Here in rajasthan the road tax is 42000! And that too on the black magic variant, Man i feel cheated now, paying 20,000₹ extra! What's the point of living in the same country and paying different amount of taxes, that implies on many other things as well.
              Peace

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              • #52
                Re: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

                Originally posted by abhi1991 View Post
                Any idea when the delivery of the BS6 would commence in Chennai, waiting for forever [emoji58]
                Well, I've been waiting for over a month now, and I expect deliveries will commence this week. But I can't be too sure about it.

                When did you book your vehicle?

                Originally posted by yashasvi View Post
                Here in rajasthan the road tax is 42000! And that too on the black magic variant, Man i feel cheated now, paying 20,000₹ extra! What's the point of living in the same country and paying different amount of taxes, that implies on many other things as well.
                Well, I agree. In some states, the road tax is exorbitantly high, where in other states it's a lot lower. (And somehow, IMO, there's never any substantial difference in the quality of the roads in any of the states). However, we are moving towards "One India - One Tax" and we might be paying the same taxes all over pretty soon.

                One nation, one road tax may soon be a reality
                https://www.livemint.com/news/india/one-nation-one-road-tax-may-soon-be-a-reality-11579803866663.html
                The move is expected to bring relief to automobile buyers and help protect revenue of states.Road tax is paid during the registration of a vehicle in a particular state
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                dash-cam in your car, or can take SAFELY photographs of instances where these riders
                are creating a nuisance by riding recklessly on the roads, PLEASE share the same with
                us on the thread above. Appreciate it!

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                • #53
                  Re: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

                  So it's been 800kms of riding with the Continental GT and i have been having fun, i have installed AEW exhausts which sound good and louder than stock but not loud enough to alert the cops. I have also changed the stock mirrors to bar ends from AliExpress. I am thinking of customising the seat or buying a seat cover for Saharaseats which they say have extra foam for your bottom.

                  Since the last 10 days or so i've been having wrist pain in both my hands and i am suspecting the commited riding position to be the suspect, any pointers on how i can reduce the pain?

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                  • #54
                    Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

                    Originally posted by Abhishekilke View Post
                    So it's been 800kms of riding with the Continental GT and i have been having fun, i have installed AEW exhausts which sound good and louder than stock but not loud enough to alert the cops. I have also changed the stock mirrors to bar ends from AliExpress. I am thinking of customising the seat or buying a seat cover for Saharaseats which they say have extra foam for your bottom.

                    Since the last 10 days or so i've been having wrist pain in both my hands and i am suspecting the commited riding position to be the suspect, any pointers on how i can reduce the pain?
                    Are you making sure your elbows are bent while riding? The reason I ask is because I’ve seen too many riders locking their elbows, leaving their shoulders shrugged while riding. In these cases, most of your weight, especially when braking or leaning forward would be on your wrists and elbows, stressing them a lot.

                    If you already are riding with bent elbows, try making sure that you screw your armpits in when holding the bar, kind of like trying to break the handle bar, but not a whole of force. You’ll feel your lats being engaged and some pressure of your wrist.

                    It takes a while to get used to, but gets easy once you make a conscious effort the first few times. Helped me a great deal. Hope it helps you too.
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                    dash-cam in your car, or can take SAFELY photographs of instances where these riders
                    are creating a nuisance by riding recklessly on the roads, PLEASE share the same with
                    us on the thread above. Appreciate it!

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                    • #55
                      Re: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

                      Originally posted by Insidious View Post
                      Are you making sure your elbows are bent while riding? The reason I ask is because I’ve seen too many riders locking their elbows, leaving their shoulders shrugged while riding. In these cases, most of your weight, especially when braking or leaning forward would be on your wrists and elbows, stressing them a lot.

                      If you already are riding with bent elbows, try making sure that you screw your armpits in when holding the bar, kind of like trying to break the handle bar, but not a whole of force. You’ll feel your lats being engaged and some pressure of your wrist.

                      It takes a while to get used to, but gets easy once you make a conscious effort the first few times. Helped me a great deal. Hope it helps you too.
                      I think you're right. I have been bending my elbows only on highway runs and did not realise that the key to no wrist pains is to do exactly that!

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                      • #56
                        Re: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

                        Originally posted by Abhishekilke View Post
                        I think you're right. I have been bending my elbows only on highway runs and did not realise that the key to no wrist pains is to do exactly that!
                        Also to add to the above point is to learn to hug the tank with your legs that would shift the weight from your wrists. Gt650's rider triangle is not as aggressive as likes of sports bikes or bikes like KTM RCs or even R15s for that matter so all you have to do is bend your elbows, hug the tank. Would be weird at the beginning but you will get used to it. Happy Riding.

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                        • #57
                          Re: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

                          [QUOTE=Insidious;1386511]Well, I've been waiting for over a month now, and I expect deliveries will commence this week. But I can't be too sure about it.

                          When did you book your vehicle?


                          I am yet to book one, hell they dont even offer a test mule to check the weight and ergonomic of the bike to see if it suits for me or not, they said they will bring out the BS4 test mule once they get notification of the BS6 launch. Still waiting on an update. From what I heard deliveries might commence by Mid Feb to Begin of March [emoji58]

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                          • #58
                            Re: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

                            Originally posted by abhi1991 View Post
                            I am yet to book one, hell they dont even offer a test mule to check the weight and ergonomic of the bike to see if it suits for me or not, they said they will bring out the BS4 test mule once they get notification of the BS6 launch. Still waiting on an update. From what I heard deliveries might commence by Mid Feb to Begin of March [emoji58]
                            Are you looking for a BS-6 test mule? Or a will a BS-4 do? Because I know for a fact that they have one at the OMR showroom in Chennai. Have you already tried that? If you haven't, I can give you the name of a contact.
                            Last edited by Insidious; 01-28-2020, 12:41 PM.
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                            of erratic Swiggy/Zomato/UberEats riders across all cities so we can cast a spotlight
                            on this issue and try and sort it out. If you video-record as you ride, or have a
                            dash-cam in your car, or can take SAFELY photographs of instances where these riders
                            are creating a nuisance by riding recklessly on the roads, PLEASE share the same with
                            us on the thread above. Appreciate it!

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                            • #59
                              Re: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

                              Originally posted by abhi1991 View Post
                              Also to add to the above point is to learn to hug the tank with your legs that would shift the weight from your wrists. Gt650's rider triangle is not as aggressive as likes of sports bikes or bikes like KTM RCs or even R15s for that matter so all you have to do is bend your elbows, hug the tank. Would be weird at the beginning but you will get used to it. Happy Riding.
                              But the gt's riding triangle is kind of weird, your knees touches the cylinder head guard, so when you try to hug the tank, instead you hug the cylinder head guard, and i am only 5'7. You can bend the elbows, but not hug the tank properly
                              Peace

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                              • #60
                                Re: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

                                Originally posted by yashasvi View Post
                                But the gt's riding triangle is kind of weird, your knees touches the cylinder head guard, so when you try to hug the tank, instead you hug the cylinder head guard, and i am only 5'7. You can bend the elbows, but not hug the tank properly
                                Are you sitting far enough back on the seat? Ideally, my riding position is half-way between the front and the middle of the the seat and not pressed up against the end of the tank (this of course will vary slightly with a person's height, but I would recommend you try slightly varying positions starting from here to find your comfort). When I tried sitting this way, my knees did not touch the cylinder-head guard. They were aligned with the tank and a couple of inches short of the head-guard. Also, another thing that I do is to ensure that I have the balls of my feet on the foot-pegs, rather than the middle or the heels of my feet.
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                                We're trying to start an initiative where we're gathering enough photos or videos
                                of erratic Swiggy/Zomato/UberEats riders across all cities so we can cast a spotlight
                                on this issue and try and sort it out. If you video-record as you ride, or have a
                                dash-cam in your car, or can take SAFELY photographs of instances where these riders
                                are creating a nuisance by riding recklessly on the roads, PLEASE share the same with
                                us on the thread above. Appreciate it!

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