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**sundeepksk** · 10-07-2014, 08:00 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by sundeepksk View Post

Might be...but the SA promised me 2013 vehicle. But I had my doubts so changed my mind and booked Lightning.

Apologize for the the typo...the sales guy promised 2014 model not 2013.

**bobby_wish59** · 10-07-2014, 08:43 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Hi guys. I finished 9500 kms (8months) till now, and have an issue with the fuel gauge in the meter. It is not showing anything, or it just blinks the reserve light even on tank full. I have complained regarding this to the SVC and they just keep telling me to come later, as there is no stock.

Also, now I have started noticing that the horn button not responding for short bursts in traffic. Is that issue faced by anyone.

I also wanted to upgrade the brake lines to steel braided ones. Anyone using these on the tb350

Thanks in advance.

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**sundeepksk** · 10-08-2014, 06:08 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by bobby_wish59 View Post

Hi guys. I finished 9500 kms (8months) till now, and have an issue with the fuel gauge in the meter. It is not showing anything, or it just blinks the reserve light even on tank full. I have complained regarding this to the SVC and they just keep telling me to come later, as there is no stock.

Also, now I have started noticing that the horn button not responding for short bursts in traffic. Is that issue faced by anyone.

I also wanted to upgrade the brake lines to steel braided ones. Anyone using these on the tb350

Thanks in advance.

Sent from my MI 3 using xBhp Connect mobile app

OT....where do you get your RE serviced. One of my bros friend has an Electra looking for a good place for servicing.

**Sharrrrrrad** · 10-08-2014, 06:49 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by bobby_wish59 View Post

Hi guys. I finished 9500 kms (8months) till now, and have an issue with the fuel gauge in the meter. It is not showing anything, or it just blinks the reserve light even on tank full. I have complained regarding this to the SVC and they just keep telling me to come later, as there is no stock.

Also, now I have started noticing that the horn button not responding for short bursts in traffic. Is that issue faced by anyone.

I also wanted to upgrade the brake lines to steel braided ones. Anyone using these on the tb350

Thanks in advance.

Sent from my MI 3 using xBhp Connect mobile app

Get the battery checked. I faced similar issue on my bike with whole console going off.

Is the low battery icon blinking?

It could be console issue, but since horn is also having trouble I am guessing it's because of lack of electricity.

Do post the resolution once you get it fixed.

Cheers.

www.facebook.com/shadydubs for some riding music.

**amey87** · 10-09-2014, 11:56 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by davidvrao View Post

Guys!!! Has anyone installed aftermarket seats or rider backrest to their TB post 2013 model?? If yes then please share the details as to where did you get it from?. And also if anyone's tried to remove the backseat and the pillion backrest.. Pls share your pics if you can. Thanks in advance!!

Yes please. Did a 150 km trip to amboli yest night. Having sore butt till now 😢

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**Sharrrrrrad** · 10-09-2014, 04:50 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by amey87 View Post

Yes please. Did a 150 km trip to amboli yest night. Having sore butt till now 😢

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Amboli used to be my favourite riding destination back in college days. Would be really nice if you could share some pics.

www.facebook.com/shadydubs for some riding music.

**amey87** · 10-09-2014, 05:20 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Sharrrrrrad View Post

Amboli used to be my favourite riding destination back in college days. Would be really nice if you could share some pics.

www.facebook.com/shadydubs for some riding music.

Sorry bro. Went to see sunset bit reached late so no pics. Will send next time :thumbup:

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**Abhishek Mirajkar** · 10-09-2014, 05:53 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by amey87 View Post

Yes please. Did a 150 km trip to amboli yest night. Having sore butt till now 😢

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Can this problem be solved by adjusting shock absorbers?
Shock absorbers are adjustable for TB, right?
I am facing similar problem. Shock absorbers seem too hard.

Can it be done at home on our own?

**Parimal Maheshwari** · 10-09-2014, 06:38 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Abhishek Mirajkar View Post

Can this problem be solved by adjusting shock absorbers?
Shock absorbers are adjustable for TB, right?
I am facing similar problem. Shock absorbers seem too hard.

Can it be done at home on our own?

It can be done at home but you will need a different spanner, specialized tool to adjust shock absorbers. Take it to any local service centre, its a 5 min job to adjust the shock abs.

**bobby_wish59** · 10-10-2014, 12:17 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Sharrrrrrad View Post

Get the battery checked. I faced similar issue on my bike with whole console going off.

Is the low battery icon blinking?

It could be console issue, but since horn is also having trouble I am guessing it's because of lack of electricity.

Do post the resolution once you get it fixed.

Cheers.

www.facebook.com/shadydubs for some riding music.

No mate. Console is fine. Horn works intermittent and fuel gauge is blank!

Battery is verified.

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**devils_friend** · 10-10-2014, 08:39 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by bobby_wish59 View Post

No mate. Console is fine. Horn works intermittent and fuel gauge is blank!

Battery is verified.

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My friend faced the faulty fuel gauge issue (owns TB 500) and got the whole console replaced under warranty. If your bike is under warranty, you can do the same.

Cheerz!!

**Sridhar Reddy** · 10-14-2014, 01:27 AM

My Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 - Flicker Black

#Royal #enfield #thunderbird #350
Hello friends, after a waiting period of 2 and a half months, finally got my bike delivered this week. I wanted either Flicker or Twilight as I really wasn't impressed with the new colors. While booking in July, the showroom guy (Shri Krishna Automobiles, Nagpur) had said he'll try for these colors and gave me a 80 % chance, as some pieces were still being manufactured to complete pending orders.. However, after about 45 days, he called up and said Flicker is no longer available with RE as the last 'piece' of Flicker was sold last week and the color has been now permanently discontinued. I was aghast and after lots of pondering, decided halfheartedly to go for Lightning. He said he'll need another 10 days to get it delivered and that I could have already got the bike by then if I'd booked Lightning right at the start.

I was very dissapointed and really not convinced and next day, decided to speak to the higher authorities and called up their factory customer care, and also sent a couple of mails explaining the situation. They gave me the number of the Area Sales Manager/ASM (Aurangabad). Called him up that day. Very surprisingly and unexpectedly, he turned out to be a very good guy. He was very helpful, listened to my problem patiently and broke this great news to me: That RE are relaunching Flicker and deliveries will start from Oct. I requested him to make sure that I be given my bike among the first lot.

I called up the showroom guy and he had no idea that the color was being relaunched (ASM had told me that he'll be sending mails to the showrooms in the next 2 days). I requested the showroom guy to follow the developments and keep me informed.

7 days later, on 23rd Sept, I got 'THE' call. I was told a Flicker black has been allotted to me and will be arriving in 3-4 days. I was called and asked to complete payment and other formalities. On repeated pestering, the showroom manager said that the ASM had called them and he was instrumental in the bike being allotted to me this early. I felt really good about my decision back then to speak to ASM.

Finally, on 30th, my bull was handed over to me. That feeling cannot be explained in words. Completed 100 kms on the Day 1 itself. Completely within the speed limit of 40-50 kms and with a good 10-15 mins break after every 30-45 mins so that the engine doesn't get overheated.
It's been 13 days now and I am totally loving the bike. Just can't get enough of it.

Attaching some pics.

From my 13 days of riding, I can say that the bike is really sturdy. It is very comfortable (regardless of what your height and weight is!

The turning radius is unexpectedly very less and benefits a lot when taking U-turns in traffic. No problems faced as of now.

Right from the day I booked the bike, xBHP has been like a boon to me. Have read almost every single post on this page regarding Thunderbird and other Enfield bikes and the information has been of immense help to me. I'll be happy to help if anyone needs any.

**Sridhar Reddy** · 10-15-2014, 12:00 AM

My Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350cc - Flicker Black

Hello friends, after a waiting period of 2 and a half months, finally got my bike delivered this week. I wanted either Flicker or Twilight as I really wasn't impressed with the new colors. While booking in July, the showroom guy (Shri Krishna Automobiles, Nagpur) had said he'll try for these colors and gave me a 80 % chance, as some pieces were still being manufactured to complete pending orders.. However, after about 45 days, he called up and said Flicker is no longer available with RE as the last 'piece' of Flicker was sold last week and the color has been now permanently discontinued. I was aghast and after lots of pondering, decided halfheartedly to go for Lightning. He said he'll need another 10 days to get it delivered and that I could have already got the bike by then if I'd booked Lightning right at the start.

I was very dissapointed and really not convinced and next day, decided to speak to the higher authorities and called up their factory customer care, and also sent a couple of mails explaining the situation. They gave me the number of the Area Sales Manager/ASM (Aurangabad). Called him up that day. Very surprisingly and unexpectedly, he turned out to be a very good guy. He was very helpful, listened to my problem patiently and broke this great news to me: That RE are relaunching Flicker and deliveries will start from Oct. I requested him to make sure that I be given my bike among the first lot.

I called up the showroom guy and he had no idea that the color was being relaunched (ASM had told me that he'll be sending mails to the showrooms in the next 2 days). I requested the showroom guy to follow the developments and keep me informed.

7 days later, on 23rd Sept, I got 'THE' call. I was told a Flicker black has been allotted to me and will be arriving in 3-4 days. I was called and asked to complete payment and other formalities. On repeated pestering, the showroom manager said that the ASM had called them and he was instrumental in the bike being allotted to me this early. I felt really good about my decision back then to speak to ASM.

Finally, on 30th, my bull was handed over to me. That feeling cannot be explained in words. Completed 100 kms on the Day 1 itself. Completely within the speed limit of 40-50 kms and with a good 10-15 mins break after every 30-45 mins so that the engine doesn't get overheated.
It's been 13 days now and I am totally loving the bike. Just can't get enough of it.

Attaching some pics.

From my 13 days of riding, I can say that the bike is really sturdy. It is very comfortable (regardless of what your height and weight is!

The turning radius is unexpectedly very less and benefits a lot when taking U-turns in traffic. No problems faced as of now.

Right from the day I booked the bike, xBHP has been like a boon to me. Have read almost every single post on this page regarding Thunderbird and other Enfield bikes and the information has been of immense help to me. I'll be happy to help if anyone needs any.

**meaanand** · 10-15-2014, 07:03 PM

Re: My Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 - Flicker Black

Congrats Sridhar on the new ride.. I am waiting for mine

too. Happy Riding.

**AmitRavi07** · 10-15-2014, 07:06 PM

Re: My Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 - Flicker Black

Congrats Sridhar on getting a beautiful bike. Ride safe.

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