Guys

My TBTS has completed 750kms, 2 months.
Whenever riding with pillion, as soon as you release the acc. throttle ; chain makes a strange loud noise.
Any suggestions to clarify this urgently or to wait till the second servicing?
Has anybody encountered the same problem?

Sir it looks like it is only a loose chain, fix it with the local mechanic and keep riding. He will loosen the rear wheel axle and pull the wheel backwards and thats it.

Thanks yaar!
I was just over worrying about it, I will get it fixed this saturday.

Modification query

I recently bought an used Thunderbird w/o twinspark 2002 model with the sole intension of modifying it into something trendy. The bike was not in prime condition, with engine oil leaks, rusted silencer, vibration carried to the front tyres, carburetor inlet manifold hose was damaged. But I got the bike for Rs. 35000. Quoted price was Rs. 45000 on Sulekha.

Thunderbird For Sale in Chennai

Did some searching around and got impressed with this one, especially the petrol tank and the matte black finish.



I did a cold call to the Harley Davidson showroon in Chennai to enquire the price of such peanut shaped tank and they quoted a whopping Rs. 55000/- landed cost. I ran in opposite direction as fast as i could and did some more soul searching and managed to find this,

Harley HD sportster bobber chopper custom motorcycle peanut gas fuel petrol tank - Product Picture From VINTAGE AUTO WORLD

Yes they responded and a gentleman by name Rohan Nino Puri from Vintage Auto World New Delhi quoted the price to be Rs. 7500 and frieght extra. Yet to be negotiated.

Why I went for this choice is that the stock tank of thunderbird is in inclined position and in Iron 883 the inclination seems to be similar. And why I wanted to change the TB stock tank is that I want some bike which would turn heads. So much of an attention seeker you see.

Need your honest comments so that I can take this project forward...

This is my first long post and i am not even sure whther the pictures would show up at the right places.

OT

I still have not decided on purchasing TB but even I thought of changing tank with TB500. It s a 20ltr tank and looked good in pics. Just some thoughts.

Due to mumbai rains my engine case has got oxidised i can see white salt like substance i will post the photos later but is anybody facing this problem, what is the remedy and what harm will it cause to the engine case???

dude... thats bad . for starters try cleaning it with zorrik 88 or rustolene maintenance spray. spray it on the surface and let it react. wipe it off with a dry cloth after a while. repeat until the surface becomes clean. hope it helps.

the tank looks good . go ahead with it, but make sure you get it done through a reliable person.

@surajit09: nice customisation dude!
@krimurali: let us know how the modification goes
@loner: did u get ur enfield ???

guys,

can anyone tell me where to get alloy wheels in hyd? i know they are available on but am trying to find some dealer in hyderabad. enquired at some car accessories shops but they are looking at me as if im crzy

i am looking for this type of alloys.


has anyone installed a fuel tap lock for d TBTS?? i went on a ride and had all my fuel drained! enquired at service centre and they said fuel tap locks are available only for AVL and older models not too sure about contacting local vendors cause i dont know how good their stuff will be. can anyone give some pointers in this regard ?


Originally Posted by abhi135
Guys

My TBTS has completed 750kms, 2 months.
Whenever riding with pillion, as soon as you release the acc. throttle ; chain makes a strange loud noise.
Any suggestions to clarify this urgently or to wait till the second servicing?
Has anybody encountered the same problem?


Hey, i had the same problem, kinda......... my chain would make noise only while travelling on bumpy roads, observed that noise would come only at >50kmph. Issue was a loose chain, got it fixed by svc.
Would you be able to wait till 2nd service ?? i couldnt !

I have similar interest of changing my wheels. I would like to change my rear and front wheels which looks like this.





I what to know where these "MANY spoked wheel" rims are available in chennai. I would like to give my Thunderbird a retro and classic look.

Murali

yes dude, i got it long back coming up with a review soon !
answers for your queries-
1. Ramkote is the hub for anything related to 2 wheelers in Hyd. U can find spares , mechanics and everything there.

2. Yes, even i heard the same thing in the service center, but there's nothing wrong in hunting the market.

for both your queries i recommend you to visit "Motorcycle House" (if i remember correct ) opposite shalimar theatre in ramkote. they sell Royal Enfield spares and other things there and the Sardar ji who runs the shop is a helpful guy and will help you out. good luck

Hey, i had the same problem, kinda......... my chain would make noise only while travelling on bumpy roads, observed that noise would come only at >50kmph. Issue was a loose chain, got it fixed by svc.
Would you be able to wait till 2nd service ?? i couldnt ![/QUOTE]


Chotu,

Really cant wait that long, may be this friday I will get it fixed

@Loner: thanks man, will surely check it out. looking forward to your review.

btw, royal enfield zone guys are quoting 4.8k for alloy wheels set

@abhi135 lol

@krimurali wouldnt that many spokes be high on maintenance ?!

What exactly you do to maintain the spoked wheel. Sorry to be ignorant but i have never touched the spoke or rims till date. Once in a month I give a water wash and thats it. So how would having "many spoked wheel"(god, someone tell me what to call such wheels) will be difficult to maintain. Correct me if i am wrong. And do you mean spoke tightening occasionally? But that is done by mechanic while truing the wheel.

Sok wheels are not that hard to maintain. You get a solution with mechs who will servicing apply to your metal parts in every 3-4 months, which prevents it from rusting. For tightening you need to be more cautious then normla Alloy, get it tightened in every 2 months. or if you think you have banged some potholes!!