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  • #2371
    Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by antan_shank View Post
    Then suggestions please I see no better options to move??
    You never thought about the CBR250R ABS?? give a shot read TD at the Mahindra Mojo 300 or the TNT25...

    All the above mentioned bikes except TNT25 (As I don't know much about the brand) have a better review.. I mean, unless you are a RE fan and ready to take your bike to SVC often..

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

    Originally posted by globe2ride View Post
    Haha you still haven't found a strong point to not go against the tb?

    In that case you should just go ahead and buy it. Everything else aside, the ride is truly enjoyable.

    Cheers!
    g2r.

    If you don't mind, can you tell me what bike you use now? I see you are one of the few RE Owners who actually talk the truth about the bike and not go bashing at those who know how unreliable the bike is..
    Splendor - 2k to 2006
    Karizma - 2k3 to 2009
    P180 - 2k6 to 2k9
    Hunk - Oct 2k7 til now
    ZMR - 2010 to Forever
    RX135(2k) - 2013 to 2018
    Ninja 250R (2010) - 2016 til now
    RayZ - 2015 til now
    Ninja 650 (2014) - 2017 til now


    Delhi to Narkanda
    Delhi to Coimbatore
    Delhi to Nepal

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    • #2372
      Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post
      You never thought about the CBR250R ABS?? give a shot read TD at the Mahindra Mojo 300 or the TNT25...

      All the above mentioned bikes except TNT25 (As I don't know much about the brand) have a better review.. I mean, unless you are a RE fan and ready to take your bike to SVC often..

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




      If you don't mind, can you tell me what bike you use now? I see you are one of the few RE Owners who actually talk the truth about the bike and not go bashing at those who know how unreliable the bike is..
      CBR ABS is out of range... It's 1.9 lacs ex-showroom STD could be a choise..

      Mahindra Mojo 300 will check Mahindra showroom.. Any idea of the cost??

      TNT25 never heard of it.

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      • #2373
        Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post
        You never thought about the CBR250R ABS?? give a shot read TD at the Mahindra Mojo 300 or the TNT25...

        All the above mentioned bikes except TNT25 (As I don't know much about the brand) have a better review.. I mean, unless you are a RE fan and ready to take your bike to SVC often..

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




        If you don't mind, can you tell me what bike you use now? I see you are one of the few RE Owners who actually talk the truth about the bike and not go bashing at those who know how unreliable the bike is..
        I still ride my RE. Its been a 28000 kms of up and down journey so far. This is my first bike ever, and I plan on keeping it for life. Even if I get myself other vehicles in future.

        I love my bike, but I accept all its flaws. Only reason I bought the RE tb 350 is that its the only option in this budget for a descent cruiser. I'm not a sports bike person truly, and the avenger just didn't cut it for me.

        This is the bike on which I actually learnt how to ride a motorcycle. So I forgive her with her maintenance needs as she forgives me with the crashes and the crazy clutch handling in my earlier days.

        Hope you get the sentiment of it. And this is what will happen to every RE owner. You will end up really loving it despite all its flaws for the character and its experience, or you will end up completely hating it for the piece centuries old engineering that it truly is. There is no middle ground.

        And the latter is a tad costly IMHO. So just wanted you to be sure what ull be getting into. Hope I've done my part.

        Cheers!
        g2r.
        Gear for sale: fake A* bionic knee guards, 3" bar end mirrors. PM if interested.

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        • #2374
          Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by antan_shank View Post
          CBR ABS is out of range... It's 1.9 lacs ex-showroom STD could be a choise..

          Mahindra Mojo 300 will check Mahindra showroom.. Any idea of the cost??

          TNT25 never heard of it.
          Go with gut feeling man TB is TB u don't get that ride quality with any above, yes maintaining is a issue but new bike comes with dry battery so better, overall it depends on how u use plus luck..
          If u want to be a boy use above,
          Want to cross over to manhood welcome aboard. .
          Do check Himalayan

          Sent from my Nexus 4 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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          • #2375
            Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by amey87 View Post
            Go with gut feeling man TB is TB u don't get that ride quality with any above, yes maintaining is a issue but new bike comes with dry battery so better, overall it depends on how u use plus luck..
            If u want to be a boy use above,
            Want to cross over to manhood welcome aboard. .
            Do check Himalayan

            Sent from my Nexus 4 using xBhp Connect mobile app
            Checked TNT25 - not available at my place plus I don't like naked bikes specially that exhaust sound like kills me (personal choise).

            Mahindra Mojo - checked it's over done plus Mahindra as 2wheller doesn't appeal me.

            So left with CBR250R - yes I could have gone for it but vibration from visors are like irritating specially after expirencing it with ZMA and ZMR...

            Hence left with TB and Classic.. Hope that clarifies my choise.. Hope members now can help me out..

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            • #2376
              Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by amey87 View Post
              but new bike comes with dry battery so better

              Sent from my Nexus 4 using xBhp Connect mobile app
              Dry battery? Are you serious?! Which dry battery does it come with?
              Gear for sale: fake A* bionic knee guards, 3" bar end mirrors. PM if interested.

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              • #2377
                Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by globe2ride View Post
                Dry battery? Are you serious?! Which dry battery does it come with?
                Dry or MF battery???

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                • #2378
                  Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                  Anybody knows the cost of Thunderbird rear mudguard ?

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                  • #2379
                    Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by antan_shank View Post
                    Dry or MF battery???
                    Guys sorry, no idea technically but that's wat I heard the mechanic say fried TB battery has leaked he was asked to charge to new one

                    Sent from my Nexus 4 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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                    • #2380
                      Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by antan_shank View Post
                      CBR ABS is out of range... It's 1.9 lacs ex-showroom STD could be a choise..

                      Mahindra Mojo 300 will check Mahindra showroom.. Any idea of the cost??

                      TNT25 never heard of it.
                      Mahindra Mojo ownership thread - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...periences.html

                      TNT25 Ownership Thread - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...xperience.html

                      Originally posted by antan_shank View Post
                      Checked TNT25 - not available at my place plus I don't like naked bikes specially that exhaust sound like kills me (personal choise).

                      Mahindra Mojo - checked it's over done plus Mahindra as 2wheller doesn't appeal me.

                      So left with CBR250R - yes I could have gone for it but vibration from visors are like irritating specially after expirencing it with ZMA and ZMR...

                      Hence left with TB and Classic.. Hope that clarifies my choise.. Hope members now can help me out..

                      Ahhh!! I got it now!! Cool.. Then you are left with no other choice
                      Last edited by rreneav1987; 04-19-2016, 10:44 AM. Reason: Reply to latest post
                      Splendor - 2k to 2006
                      Karizma - 2k3 to 2009
                      P180 - 2k6 to 2k9
                      Hunk - Oct 2k7 til now
                      ZMR - 2010 to Forever
                      RX135(2k) - 2013 to 2018
                      Ninja 250R (2010) - 2016 til now
                      RayZ - 2015 til now
                      Ninja 650 (2014) - 2017 til now


                      Delhi to Narkanda
                      Delhi to Coimbatore
                      Delhi to Nepal

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                      • #2381
                        Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by globe2ride View Post
                        I had a couple of accidents so had to change the rims and forks and handle. Hence the 20k.

                        Changing only the bulb is apparently not possible in the new model, it is sealed, or so the SVC told me. Hence changing of whole headlight assembly and meter due to electrical shorting.

                        Yes it was under warranty second time. Issue is not everywhere you can find an exide dealer on a ride, and you need to change battery anyway.

                        Hope this helps.
                        changing the bulb is absolutely possible. i had the ASC take out the bulb on my TB for some adjustments, so i am absolutely sure about that.

                        Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post
                        You never thought about the CBR250R ABS?? give a shot read TD at the Mahindra Mojo 300 or the TNT25...

                        All the above mentioned bikes except TNT25 (As I don't know much about the brand) have a better review.. I mean, unless you are a RE fan and ready to take your bike to SVC often..

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




                        If you don't mind, can you tell me what bike you use now? I see you are one of the few RE Owners who actually talk the truth about the bike and not go bashing at those who know how unreliable the bike is..
                        the Enfields are a faulty breed of bike.
                        like an analogue watch in a smartwatch era.
                        however, analogs still have their appeal, and its the same appeal that drives people to buy REs.

                        apart from that everything is crappy.

                        even the newer scooters are faster than the REs.

                        that said, I still love my TB.

                        Originally posted by amey87 View Post
                        Go with gut feeling man TB is TB u don't get that ride quality with any above, yes maintaining is a issue but new bike comes with dry battery so better, overall it depends on how u use plus luck..
                        If u want to be a boy use above,
                        Want to cross over to manhood welcome aboard. .
                        Do check Himalayan

                        Sent from my Nexus 4 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                        LOL!!!

                        trying not to be rude/arrogant, but that is typical RE owner attitude.

                        Originally posted by amey87 View Post
                        Guys sorry, no idea technically but that's wat I heard the mechanic say fried TB battery has leaked he was asked to charge to new one

                        Sent from my Nexus 4 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                        so you are not aware of it?
                        RE will not give DRY batteries to TB.

                        FFS, the Himalayan has a carb, and yet no kick starter. good luck starting it on a freezing morning in the himalays.
                        Ride: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Marine >> KTM Duke 390 2017
                        Helmet: SOL SL-68S II

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                        • #2382
                          Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by thunderRider View Post
                          changing the bulb is absolutely possible. i had the ASC take out the bulb on my TB for some adjustments, so i am absolutely sure about that.
                          Which asc do you go to? It might help if ur in Mumbai.
                          Gear for sale: fake A* bionic knee guards, 3" bar end mirrors. PM if interested.

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                          • #2383
                            Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by thunderRider View Post
                            changing the bulb is absolutely possible. i had the ASC take out the bulb on my TB for some adjustments, so i am absolutely sure about that.



                            the Enfields are a faulty breed of bike.
                            like an analogue watch in a smartwatch era.
                            however, analogs still have their appeal, and its the same appeal that drives people to buy REs.

                            apart from that everything is crappy.

                            even the newer scooters are faster than the REs.

                            that said, I still love my TB.



                            LOL!!!

                            trying not to be rude/arrogant, but that is typical RE owner attitude.



                            so you are not aware of it?
                            RE will not give DRY batteries to TB.

                            FFS, the Himalayan has a carb, and yet no kick starter. good luck starting it on a freezing morning in the himalays.
                            U r a thunder rider cause u have a TB

                            Sent from my Nexus 4 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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                            • #2384
                              Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by globe2ride View Post
                              I still ride my RE. Its been a 28000 kms of up and down journey so far. This is my first bike ever, and I plan on keeping it for life. Even if I get myself other vehicles in future.

                              I love my bike, but I accept all its flaws. Only reason I bought the RE tb 350 is that its the only option in this budget for a descent cruiser. I'm not a sports bike person truly, and the avenger just didn't cut it for me.

                              This is the bike on which I actually learnt how to ride a motorcycle. So I forgive her with her maintenance needs as she forgives me with the crashes and the crazy clutch handling in my earlier days.

                              Hope you get the sentiment of it. And this is what will happen to every RE owner. You will end up really loving it despite all its flaws for the character and its experience, or you will end up completely hating it for the piece centuries old engineering that it truly is. There is no middle ground.

                              And the latter is a tad costly IMHO. So just wanted you to be sure what ull be getting into. Hope I've done my part.

                              Cheers!
                              g2r.
                              Well said bro, so romantic!!

                              Sent from my Nexus 4 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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                              • #2385
                                Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                                Does anyone know how much CO2 does the RE 350 produce?? I am doing a bit of personal research to counter people who say riding in the forest harms the jungle. While I do think vehicular pollution is harming but I believe a few guys going through a jungle will do nore good than harm.
                                Regards,
                                Ashwin
                                Blizzard

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