Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

If your bike is in warranty dont try the following.

Get WD40 or RUSTLICK spray. try Jimmying the top rubber top knobto one direction and it will come out of its slot from any one edge. From there try spraying wd40 or rustlick inside it and then fix the rubber knob back in place and operate the switch a couple of times.

THATS WHAT the RE GUY DID TO MY BIKE. My bike's hazard indicator switch too just died. My bike is still under warranty so i took it to ASC they did the same drill, applying muscle to press the switch, and then lifting the rubber top off and spraying with rustlick spray. Didnt work so they determined that either the cable/switch/cluster is faulty but they didnt have replacement for any of those hence asked me to wait for their call once the spares are in.

In your case you mentioned pressing it real hard made it work some time ago...so it may have carbon deposit and may work after spraying. If under warranty take it straight to ASC.

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Sounds like a wiring issue.

For the second question, If you Really want reading material to understand Different parts of a bike (which i would assume would be to understand mostly about the motor and gear box and wiring) then find your nearest BE/BTech library and get hold of a book from syllabus about petrol engines/motor cycle engines and gear boxes.

Everything else can be found in Moto manufacturers Manual

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

[QUOTE=rugved;1241071]If your bike is in warranty dont try the following.

Get WD40 or RUSTLICK spray. try Jimmying the top rubber top knobto one direction and it will come out of its slot from any one edge. From there try spraying wd40 or rustlick inside it and then fix the rubber knob back in place and operate the switch a couple of times.

THATS WHAT the RE GUY DID TO MY BIKE. My bike's hazard indicator switch too just died. My bike is still under warranty so i took it to ASC they did the same drill, applying muscle to press the switch, and then lifting the rubber top off and spraying with rustlick spray. Didnt work so they determined that either the cable/switch/cluster is faulty but they didnt have replacement for any of those hence asked me to wait for their call once the spares are in.

In your case you mentioned pressing it real hard made it work some time ago...so it may have carbon deposit and may work after spraying. If under warranty take it straight to ASC.

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Thank you for the tip tried yanking the switch but couldnt pluck it out will try again tomorrow asap and report back. Switch does go in and out but doesn't click like the other two buttons.

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

The tech just pulled down on the raised rubber nub also pressing it in at the same time...kind of like a see saw effect, pul one end down to get the other one to raise up. If you feel its going to tear the rubber then dont go for it, take it to service. Also note, he didnt take it out all the way, he yanked it out just enough to get the spray nozzle in.

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Best chain lube for Thunderbird 350?

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Try motul or 3m lube...I tried abro lube its too thin.U can too try auspices, its easily available at any RE authorised stores.

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Hey Guys I'm facing some weird problem with my bike, Last week i had gone for a short ride to avalabetta during my ride there was lots of cross winds. There was couple of times where my i was literally holding my bike from being thrown. I was going at 60-65kms/hr even then i had a tough time to manage the winds. But whereas the other 2 bike (Electra & R15) did not have much problem as me. R15 was easily doing 80 & even Electra was managing 70+. So what might be the problem? I Do feel that my bike's handle is quite light. Have changed my tyres to CEAT Gripp.

Model : TBTS 350 (2010)
Kms clocked : 45k

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

If a faired bike like r15 had no problem with crosswind then it's possible that your understanding that the problem occurred due to crosswind may be wrong.

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

The reason i said crosswinds was, i go on a ride almost every 2 weeks, this the 2nd time i faced this issue in the last 6 months or so (last time near belguam). The wind speed on that particular day was close to 36km/hr( had checked on accu weather) . Electra also had a same issue when suddenly a Hugh breeze comes from the side the bike was being pushed. I'm not saying that R15 & electra had no issues but mine was the worst( I did rode all 3 bikes as well to confirm the same).

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Greetings,
Have anyone tried to upgrade the brakes of Thunderbird. Sometimes these brakes feels helpless at speed.
So what do bullet pandits suggest upgrading the Disk pad will do or we need more modifications.
Comments and suggestion are welcome

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Guys, deviating from above topics any idea about using a pannier?? Like the studds cruiser?? Anyone has it fitted?? Pros & cons please do share. Ty

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Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Guys anyone here has instrument console problem. I mean water seeping inside them. I got such problem and reported it under warranty.its been 2 weeks I still didn't get replacement.

Registration not done

Hey guys,

I took my TB350 delivery on July 3rd and submitted my documents on that day itself. But the showroom has still not given me a registration number. (Come to think of it, he hasnt given me a tax slip either) The showroom guy says i'll get the number next week. How long does the registration process take usually? He has given me a temporary registration number but no papers to support it. I only have the sale invoice. How long can I ride like this on temporary number without any documents? This is the Kalyan Nagar showroom btw.

Also yesterday I asked him to check and tell me my temporary registration number and he gave me a different number this time.

I have been calling him since last week but he doesnt expedite it at all. What would you suggest I do?

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Guys does anyone know about the slime used for tubed tyres. Yesterday I had visited PGS Karol Bagh and he showed me a product Slime which is used for tubed tyres on RE.

I have had 3 punctures till now and all on the back wheel. Each time I have paid around 500 bucks for the leaks since the puncture guys scam you by breaking the valve and saying the tube is worthless. They carry a spare tube with them since they know the customer has to change it and con the guy. Also these guys have no ideas about the rear disc set up and take almost an hour and all sorts of desi permutations and combinations to fit it back.

I checked the options of alloys and tubeless but its an expensive change and no warranty of the alloys breaking or cracking.

What other solutions can be looked into ?
Would varying a foot pump solve the problem. How long can the air last after a leak and I blow up the tyre through the foot pump

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Slime or any good puncture sealant is a great option.it really protects ur tube n tyres.done almost 7k run and I have not faced any grave issues thanks to the sealant.U can carry a footpump.

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Hi All,
Its great to hear that there is some solution to this problem of puncture, because i too faced a similar issue in recent past. I got a flat Tyre and that too early in the morning.
I looked for a few puncture repairing guys and they all denied at once to repair it as there was rear disk. After long hunt i got someone who got ready to open it and than it tool him ages of get that tyre out and fix it again.
So do let me know how reliable is this selant you are talking about and in which all condition you have tested it.
a brief description would be highly appreciable.

Thanks