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  • #2401
    Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by antan_shank View Post
    I would like to know is there an option to go for tubeless tyres or move to Continental GT Aluminium set which comes with tubeless tyres (Perilie SD)...

    Sorry throwing so many questions..
    Yes, you can always install alloy wheels and tubeless tyres on the bike. Lot of people sell direct fit alloy wheels matching the wheel size. The continental gt set will be of no help, since there is a tube used inside that tubeless tyre.

    Normally one set of alloy wheels will cost you 9-10k plus the cost of the tyres.

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

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    • #2402
      Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by globe2ride View Post
      Yes, you can always install alloy wheels and tubeless tyres on the bike. Lot of people sell direct fit alloy wheels matching the wheel size. The continental gt set will be of no help, since there is a tube used inside that tubeless tyre.

      Normally one set of alloy wheels will cost you 9-10k plus the cost of the tyres.

      Cheers!
      g2r.
      Is it?? I was in a notion that Continental GT Aluminium wheels support tubeless tyres hence Perilie on them...

      Has to go for alloys from after market shop or from showroom any ideas on the prices and has any one in the thread gone for it..

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      • #2403
        Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by antan_shank View Post
        Is it?? I was in a notion that Continental GT Aluminium wheels support tubeless tyres hence Perilie on them...

        Has to go for alloys from after market shop or from showroom any ideas on the prices and has any one in the thread gone for it..
        Aftermarket. Although few showrooms might be able to help you with that looking at the popularity of those. Ask at your nearest showroom while you go to check the bike.

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

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        • #2404
          Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by antan_shank View Post
          Is it?? I was in a notion that Continental GT Aluminium wheels support tubeless tyres hence Perilie on them...

          Has to go for alloys from after market shop or from showroom any ideas on the prices and has any one in the thread gone for it..

          Parado is a well known brand for alloy wheels.. you might be able to get your hands on a set of tubeless alloys.. On the other hand, I would suggest stick to stock
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          • #2405
            Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

            Hi,
            I looked around for alloy wheels cause i dreaded pushing my TB incase of pucture.I cant push it normally god knows what I would do incase of puncture. But there was some news about pulsar alloys breaking off etc so that scared me.
            got my tyres filled with slim-which is supposed to protect tyres incase of puncture.
            not sure how helpful it is cause I havent had a puncture yet-is it because of the slim or i didnt actually get a puncture.
            So my post is not much of a help I guess.

            Sanket
            Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post
            Parado is a well known brand for alloy wheels.. you might be able to get your hands on a set of tubeless alloys.. On the other hand, I would suggest stick to stock

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            • #2406
              Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by tpsan View Post
              Hi,
              I looked around for alloy wheels cause i dreaded pushing my TB incase of pucture.I cant push it normally god knows what I would do incase of puncture. But there was some news about pulsar alloys breaking off etc so that scared me.
              got my tyres filled with slim-which is supposed to protect tyres incase of puncture.
              not sure how helpful it is cause I havent had a puncture yet-is it because of the slim or i didnt actually get a puncture.
              So my post is not much of a help I guess.

              Sanket
              Yes you cannot avoid cracking rims on high impact collisions with rocks, potholes etc. But how frequently do you have such impacts, and in case of such an impact, I'm sure you'd have more to worry about other than a cracked rim. Punctures on the other hand, are more likely to happen, so its kind of a tradeoff. I would recommend you stick to spoked wheels in case you do a lot of offroading, or riding frequently on really bad roads.
              Spokes provide much better shock absorption than alloy wheels.

              The slime you get I've heard is as good as useless. I spoke to a major mrf dealer and he suggested me to avoid the slime, as it hardens the tube over time making it less flexible and more prone to cracking. Also, if you do get a puncture in a slime filled tube, only thing you can do is replace the tube. Punctures will not happen so easily if your tyres are in good condition. In my 28000 kms I've had a puncture only once. Now I have changed the tyre too.

              Hope this helps a bit.

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

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              • #2407
                Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by globe2ride View Post
                Yes you cannot avoid cracking rims on high impact collisions with rocks, potholes etc. But how frequently do you have such impacts, and in case of such an impact, I'm sure you'd have more to worry about other than a cracked rim. Punctures on the other hand, are more likely to happen, so its kind of a tradeoff. I would recommend you stick to spoked wheels in case you do a lot of offroading, or riding frequently on really bad roads.
                Spokes provide much better shock absorption than alloy wheels.

                The slime you get I've heard is as good as useless. I spoke to a major mrf dealer and he suggested me to avoid the slime, as it hardens the tube over time making it less flexible and more prone to cracking. Also, if you do get a puncture in a slime filled tube, only thing you can do is replace the tube. Punctures will not happen so easily if your tyres are in good condition. In my 28000 kms I've had a puncture only once. Now I have changed the tyre too.

                Hope this helps a bit.

                Cheers!
                g2r.
                Everyone seems to have different experience with different solutions
                But then that's the good thing bout forums so stock is good
                Slim doesn't work??
                Tyre condition need to be good
                Conclusions??
                I feel correct bout tyre condition (have ridden in pretty rough roads) n stock rims need to research bout slim more!


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                • #2408
                  Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by amey87 View Post
                  Everyone seems to have different experience with different solutions
                  But then that's the good thing bout forums so stock is good
                  Slim doesn't work??
                  Tyre condition need to be good
                  Conclusions??
                  I feel correct bout tyre condition (have ridden in pretty rough roads) n stock rims need to research bout slim more!


                  Sent from my Nexus 4 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                  Yes true, because riding conditions and preferences are varied. Its my dream to be able to run my bike on two completely different setups with wheels, handlebars lights, etc for city and touring rides. Let's see if I can manage that someday.. [emoji14]

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

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                  • #2409
                    Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by globe2ride View Post
                    Yes, you can always install alloy wheels and tubeless tyres on the bike. Lot of people sell direct fit alloy wheels matching the wheel size. The continental gt set will be of no help, since there is a tube used inside that tubeless tyre.

                    Normally one set of alloy wheels will cost you 9-10k plus the cost of the tyres.

                    Cheers!
                    g2r.

                    Hey tell me something. I had a previous TB AVL on which I had fixed Parado Alloys 5 spoked ones. The bike got sold however I still have the alloys. Can I install them on my TB UCE. Someone told me this cannot be done since the back wheel is smaller than the previous TB's

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                    • #2410
                      Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by SidharthaN View Post
                      Hey tell me something. I had a previous TB AVL on which I had fixed Parado Alloys 5 spoked ones. The bike got sold however I still have the alloys. Can I install them on my TB UCE. Someone told me this cannot be done since the back wheel is smaller than the previous TB's
                      Yes the back wheel is smaller in the model with disc brakes. Its 18" not 19" like the previous one.

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

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                      • #2411
                        Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by globe2ride View Post
                        Yes the back wheel is smaller in the model with disc brakes. Its 18" not 19" like the previous one.

                        Cheers!
                        g2r.

                        So the 19 inch non disc alloys which I have cannot be fitted on the new TB

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                        • #2412
                          Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                          Got an addition to my bird real retro stuff !!
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                          • #2413
                            Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by SidharthaN View Post
                            Got an addition to my bird real retro stuff !!
                            That's cool bro.. How much for this? And where did younger it?

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

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                            • #2414
                              Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by globe2ride View Post
                              That's cool bro.. How much for this? And where did younger it?

                              Cheers!
                              g2r.
                              Its 850 INR for the fairing and 300 INR labour charges.

                              Got it at Jitu's shop in Khajanchi Gali , Karol Bagh, New Delhi.

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                              • #2415
                                Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                                Hello!!! I am facing a problem regarding a humming sound coming from my bike whenever I ride on first 3 gears. It goes away once I release the throttle but again comes back when I increase the throttle. I don't know where it is emanating from?? Do you guys have any idea or faced this kind of situation?? I have 11000+ in odo and it's nearly 1.5 years of age. Is it a concern or should I ignore it?
                                Thanks....
                                IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO RISK IT ALL, THEN YOU DON'T WANT IT BAD ENOUGH

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