Thanks Rock!

Well after close to 36 hours I got my bird back from service. I was fortunate to find the supervisor who took in-charge was from Kerala. I had a chance to speak to him in my local language and explain to him crisp clear what I needed.

Washing was a waste, its been raining here in Hyderabad since last night heavily and my bird is full of dirt and mud. After Initial inspection I find the rear wheel alignment much better. Although its not perfect, I would say negligible. I'm going to ride this for a while and test at different speeds and curves.

Did not need to replace clutch cable, they lubricated it. However I bought a spare cable, which I will need for sure for my future rides to Kerala and Leh, God will

When I took the bull out of the service center I was just blown away. The engine has become so butter smooth, much more silent and I have no idea where all that power just came from.

I told my pillion (wife) this thing zooms like a bullet, and she said "it is a bullet, dumb"

Well, im impressed. I just enjoy riding this bullet more and more every single day, brings so much excitement in me, its this machine, a master piece, a testimony of decades, its really a legend.

And all those people who told me, only old bulls are real bulls, new ones are waste. All those who said a Thunderbird is not a bull, please, you dont know what you are talking about.

I have ridden my Honda Unicorn for close to 4 years, I know exactly what a Japanese riding experience is. A Bullet (any model), is something else. You got to own one to speak about it.

Rest is there for you to see. A legend speaks for itself, you don't need judges.

God bless and ride safe.

Yes, the chrome and military green has been around for a while. RE had been exporting it and is available in the western market for quite some time.
(RE USA website Royal Enfield Bullet C5 Chrome)

With the current waiting period and the new factory years from reality, I dont know what they are planning to do with the new models

Breakdowns??? hardly 2 months old! no ways!

Hello Thumpers!



Observe the noise first [I know it is pretty tough from the rider stance, move back to the pillion and have some one to ride your bike and first understand the sound of it.] This may be little strange but most of the RE problem is taken care with good observation. My ride had a heavy rattling noise during my first trip to Hogenakkal. All the fellow riders tried to narrow down the problem but it was finally me who found that the problem is with the tank bolt. That was the first time I filled my tank full and the bike could not take such weight all of a sudden and started making weird noises. So feel the problem first.

I feel the third screw on the number plate [the one which hold the number plate and the reflector] should create such scrapping noise. Check the screws first, ensure there is a good clearance between the tire and the screw tip. Have a pillion sit and examine the bike. Let me know what is the result is.

Ride Safe!!!
Cheers,
BikerB0Y

Thanks, will definately check tomorrow, due to rains in Pune unable to use the beast that much.
Also how do you protect her from rust? I saw couple of areas which are prone to rust on my newly acquired bike. I have to check the petrol tank from inside if its fine from rust.
One more observation I have is, the ride is bit bumpy on potholes/off roading, need to check on the rear shock settings, will do it in first servicing.

my problem is different i can feel the scrapping sound under me while riding the bike without pillion and with pillion definately it is coming from engine.my wife says the sound is coming like from sugarcane machine. i have stick to not above 55 kmph before first service as per the manual. also the ride is like the bike wants to run but something is pulling her from not running.

Thanks, will definately check tomorrow, due to rains in Pune unable to use the beast that much.
Also how do you protect her from rust? I saw couple of areas which are prone to rust on my newly acquired bike. I have to check the petrol tank from inside if its fine from rust.
One more observation I have is, the ride is bit bumpy on potholes/off roading, need to check on the rear shock settings, will do it in first servicing.

the tic-tic sound is there when bike is in idle state but the scrapping is only while riding. i am getting my bike serviced on 2nd august i have already told the problem at the time of taking appointment lets see what happens? will give report after servicing Guys in case if they are not able to solve my problem is it wise to show the problem to a bullet specialist. I am in mumbai do you know any trusted specialist?

I get the parts [whichever is possible] cromed to clear the rust and for the rest the powder sold at the gas station [local make but it is effective on rust] should do. Regarding the petrol tank rust, maintain half tank petrol always and try full tank once in a while. The petrol will wash all the rust from inside and it prevents further damage. Rust is formed only if the inner side of the tank is unused. So fill fuel go for a trip as often as you can. Since it is a new bike not necessary to check the inner side of the tank. Shock settings should take care of bumpy ride as you said.

Am not sure about the RE Service at Mumbai, if they are unable to sort out the problem it is wise to take the bike to a bullet mechanic [ensure he is an expert in handling an UCE]. Also consider taking the bike to all the authorised RE Service [whicever is close by]. I know it is painfull still try doing it as you may find a good mechanic at some service centre.

Else try to share a video [with the sound-ofcoarse] and I can show it to my mechanic and check what he can do for you - Am not sure how this will work still lets try it out.

I usually say the symptom to my mechanic and he asks few questions to narrow down the bike's problem and finally he will tell me the exact issue. Then I take her to the Authorized RE Service centre and let them know what the problem is and they happily do the needfull [as the bike was under warranty].

Note: Since it is a new bike I would suggest you only to take advice from the local bullet mechanic.

3. Everyday i have to start my bike with choke pulled have to keep her for two minutes to heat up and if i am lucky after turning off the choke the bike stays in idle state i.e. at 1000 rpm and if i am not lucky the engine dies out after turning off the choke again the cycle continues.