Timing gear problem

When initially when R.E. launched the thunderbird it become a flop. All of the customers were complaining about the wear and tear of timing gears. I myself got 2004 model and faced the same problem. i got my timing gears changed 2 times in just 27k km.
i asked all the mechanics what is the problem whats wrong.
some said the material is not good. some said design is not good.

But what reason realy looks convincing is high tension springs. stiffness of head valve springs are very high. I replaced my head valve spring in 2007 after that i didn't faced such problem.

But in 2007 company launched the new variant.
this time there were more then 120 alterations in the bike.


now timing gears are mounted on adjustable spindles not like the old model fixed spindle.

Spindles are the rods on which gears rotates. now in adjustable spindles one can adjust the clearance between the gears and which lead to perfect meshing of gears due to which sound is reduced and also the wear problem. But still the problem is not resolved completely there are still some issue with timing gears not up to previous extent but still after around 30k i most of the cases they are worn out.

And how many litres left when you have to switch to reserve?

Also, is hitting reserve coinciding more or less with low fuel warning?

What mileage do you guys get in tb350?? I get only 25kmpl even in sedate driving and my bike is only 7 months old

I get roughly 35 + in city.
43+ on the highway, and maybe more depending on speed.
It might drop if you are driving consistently above 100.

I get 25kmpl even driving at 60kmph in highways!

Get it checked by RE's ASC. Looks like tunning issue. Should give you more.

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Actually I am getting this low mileage post second service...checked several times with ACS..they usually tune carburetor, clean air filter,etc,with no improvement..I even sent a mail to RE and after that service manager called me and to the most they changed carburetor.. No improvement till now..and what's worrying is,the service centre people says that "sir,this is the actual mileage of Thunderbird 350....Thunderbird 500 will give more mileage because it has fuel injection...if you say anyone gets more mileage,then bring them.lets take a mileage test..."" I am clueless in this😢 my bike is due for fourth service and will be taking it to ASC in a couple of days..please help guys!

That's typical about them but you have to prove them wrong which is difficult. Escalate this and be very strict with them. Report to consumer court if you have to. The bike is awesome but this ASC screws it up or the company policy with the ASC. Why don't you show this to a local mechanic where he can give more idea to dispute at ASC. I am still in thinking should I give my bike for 4 service or no. Looks like tunning or some issue with engine which can't be identified by them.

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I have a question regarding the New RE Thunderbird 350. My bike is 2 week old now.
I had seen in one video that rear seat has some flat base to fasten saddle bags properly.
When i opened my rear seat the setup is not like the one in below picture.
The seat is fixed on frame directly, i see some nut arrangements to fix a flat plate but to me the plate is missing.

Is my bike different or are new Thunderbird coming like this only?

What mileage do you guys get in tb350?? I get only 25kmpl even in sedate driving and my bike is only 7 months old

Do a test drive n then come back!

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Hi,

That apart, if some experienced members can share their accumulated pros and cons of the bike, as its a bit tedious going over the last 100 pages for the same, it would definitely help me to make an informed decision!!

Thanks in advance!!!