Please guys look at this post on facebook :

All your doubts will get cleared.

Also I am using Pirelli MT90 120/80 18" in my TBTS.
performance has increased and not decreased.
Indian button tires are nothing but use less. If you really want proper A/T tires, then import it from outside.
There is a lot of difference. Also the tire will not kiss your swing arm at any point of time.
I have reached around 120 with this.

Need suggestion for a better rear shock absorber for royal enfield

Hi guys..
I own a RE thunderbird and was thinking if I could replace the current rear shocks with a better one that would give a much softer ride comfort. My budget is upto 15K. Any suggestions?
cheers,
Raj

that's good, but what about mileage drop ? a guy at RE service told me that there will be a loss of 5-6 kms of i go for a fatter rear tyre like on the Classic. how true is this ?

I have changed rear tire to 100-90-18 and front to 90-90-19 and i got 43 km/lt in mixed driving city and highway.I dont think there will be 5-6 km/lt drop with 110 -90-18 reear tire.

fuel lock for tbts

guys, has anyone fitted petrol lock for their t'bird? im desperately looking for one..... had an unpleasant incident of petrol theft on a recent ride and almost got stranded in the middle of nowhere. If anyone knows any gud place in hyderabad, please help.


p.s. 'om sai sunder' apparently has them, but they are out of stock and they can give no estimated date

you got robbed again ?

i told you to hunt in ramkote.. did u do ? let me know if you are free anytime. we'll both hunt there. even i want one.

TBTS has a fuel meter too!! So did you left with no "Warning Sign" of low fuel???

The conventional fuel lock that fits other bikes dont work with TBTS due to the outlet design of the bull. As suggested by others, Ramkote has fuel locks, there are many stores and they are helpful in finding one for you.

How many liters approximately do you fill fuel when you say full tank. I have already criticized the fuel cap design on RE TBTS. Its ancient and tamper magnet. 10 Lt is more than sufficient if you fill full tank and ride around town, again if you are visiting places where your bull is insecure, keep not less than 3 Lt. The fuel tank is larger than specified in manual. So don't go filling 15 Ltres or more, you sure are going to get fuel pouring out of the cap. With 10 Lt, you should be good. If you are going touring, 12 to 13 Lt approx. And the rubber bush on the fuel cap should be in condition. (which dont many much difference anyway)

Why the TBTS ?





Ride, Comfort & Handling :

The seating posture and comfort is too good and it took no time to get adjusted to it and I was cruising in merry, but moving in traffic was slightly difficult initially but eventually I got habituated Also, I was feeling pain in both my arms, I thought it would go off once my body gets habituated to the new bike but it dint happen. I discovered it was due to the handle bar and replaced it with an electra one. Problem vanished Handling is simply terrific, but during winds its not at all steady and sways a lot. The tyres are disappointing. Planning to go for zappers in the future.


My red bull


Engine and performance :Oil leaks :

Oil leaks started at around 1500kms. Leakage was from a small hole below the right spark plug. It dint drip on the floor but stained the fins noticably. Got it fixed at 2nd service where they filled the hole with some transparent rubber type sealant.



Kitna deti hai ?Horn :


Headlight :

Initially the beam throw was too near. Changed the lamp to a 55/60W and told the guy during 1st service to adjust the throw. They over did it and the beam was going up towards the sky . I had to adjust the throw myself. Now its good.

Mirrors :


Accessories :

Got a studds cruiser box. Looks match well with the bird and it can carry a decent load.



Future mods : Conclusion :Truly Royal !!

I have changed the rear tire of my TBTS to 120/80 18 ..
Yah the mileage will drop a bit. For me it dropped by around 2-3 km/ltr.
Not more than that.
But again after changing the spark plugs to Iridium , my mileage is back to normal as before.

i dont really know the lay of the land here.. so havent gone anywhere much. only found this shop listed as dealers for raw adventures in hyderabad and somehow checked it out without getting lost

will certainly take u up on your offer!
brother, meter indicating 'no fuel' doesnt do much good when you are stranded in the middle of nowhere!

Is there any change in riding posture ? I was thinking about the same as it suits for city riding but didnt want to compromise on the riding posture ii have my RTR for that

@ Loner: You forgot to mention the most imp. part.... which silencer have you fitted? cost? feedback?

yes, now its more or less similar to a basic bullet.

hehe..my bad. as u can see in the pic, its a short silencer. cost 1800/- . Thump is good no change in mileage.