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  • #601
    Originally posted by chotu_r View Post
    my bike is now 4 months and 4.7k old. only modification i've done so far is to change headlamp to philips xtreme 55w a couple of days ago. next will be putting up a charging point for mobile/gps. just waiting for the gps to arrive
    How much that GPs cost you... buddy

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    • #602
      Originally posted by jammbuster View Post
      How much that GPs cost you... buddy
      8.5k

      @Loner everything is still a bit undecided!

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      • #603
        Self oil change

        Hi guys, been a long time since my last post. As for my bike, it's running fine. The only problem is that after riding in bumper to bumper trafffic for about an hour, when the engine becomes hot, the tic-tic sound from the rocker box becomes veryyy loud. Have any of you faced this problem ?? I will definitely have the tappets checked for my next service, but I feel like It's an engine oil issue. Thats why I am planning to change over to semi synth motul 5100 oil. My odo till now is 6500Km. Is it a good idea or should I stick to mineral ?? Also I am planning to change the oil myself from now on. Can someone guide me on what to do ? I mean I know the oil drain port is under the engine and the oil filter is at the right side, but is opening the drain port enough, or the clutch housing also has to be drained ?? Any help will be appreciated.

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        • #604
          Originally posted by anindyameister View Post
          Hi guys, been a long time since my last post. As for my bike, it's running fine. The only problem is that after riding in bumper to bumper trafffic for about an hour, when the engine becomes hot, the tic-tic sound from the rocker box becomes veryyy loud. Have any of you faced this problem ?? I will definitely have the tappets checked for my next service, but I feel like It's an engine oil issue. Thats why I am planning to change over to semi synth motul 5100 oil. My odo till now is 6500Km. Is it a good idea or should I stick to mineral ?? Also I am planning to change the oil myself from now on. Can someone guide me on what to do ? I mean I know the oil drain port is under the engine and the oil filter is at the right side, but is opening the drain port enough, or the clutch housing also has to be drained ?? Any help will be appreciated.
          The tit-tic sound is from the starter, which goes down with running.u can do nothing else about it.All UCEs do that. and being an air cooled engine the engine will run hot when in traffic.
          Motul 5100 shows a noticeable improvement over 3000. Have been using it for a while and runs smooth even after 2k km. I've found motul 3000 to break nearing 2000 km, specially during summers.

          There is a thread in the DIY section for replacing engine oil.
          open the cap where you pour the engine oil. Open and clean the drain nut and the drain magnet. remember to warm the engine for a minute so that the oil pours out smoothly. Some mechanics use pressurised air or spraying petrol or just tilting the bike to take out the remaining oil. open the hub of engine oil filter. be careful as there is a spring behind the cover. Clean/replace the element. put back everything and fill the new oil.

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          • #605
            K&N E-0900 air filter

            Did any one here replace the air filter of the TBTS with E-0900 K&N one ?
            If yes can you tell me what all you have done.
            The pros and the cons.
            Did the mileage go down ?
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            Dreamer from heart, Traveler by choice , Biker by Passion

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            • #606
              Originally posted by akshayrbk View Post
              The tit-tic sound is from the starter, which goes down with running.u can do nothing else about it.All UCEs do that. and being an air cooled engine the engine will run hot when in traffic.
              Motul 5100 shows a noticeable improvement over 3000. Have been using it for a while and runs smooth even after 2k km. I've found motul 3000 to break nearing 2000 km, specially during summers.

              There is a thread in the DIY section for replacing engine oil.
              open the cap where you pour the engine oil. Open and clean the drain nut and the drain magnet. remember to warm the engine for a minute so that the oil pours out smoothly. Some mechanics use pressurised air or spraying petrol or just tilting the bike to take out the remaining oil. open the hub of engine oil filter. be careful as there is a spring behind the cover. Clean/replace the element. put back everything and fill the new oil.
              Is following the below video enough then ??

              Oil Change in UCE EFI Royal Enfield G5 2009 Motorcycle
              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo0IW8JVS_I
              Oil Change of EFI UCE Royal Enfield Motorcycle G5 2009. *presoak oil filter in clean oil before placing in filter housing*ADDITIONAL DRAIN PLUG IN LATER MODE...

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              • #607
                Originally posted by surajit09 View Post
                Did any one here replace the air filter of the TBTS with E-0900 K&N one ?
                If yes can you tell me what all you have done.
                The pros and the cons.
                Did the mileage go down ?
                RE stock filters are good enough. I don't think changing the air filter is going to improve anything.

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                • #608
                  Originally posted by anindyameister View Post
                  Is following the below video enough then ??
                  thats about it. just a lot messier in reality

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                  • #609
                    Guys
                    I am in a strange problem now!
                    Thanks to heavy mansoon, my service manuel got wet beyond recovery and I still have two free servicings left with my TBTS.
                    I contacted the dealer (Bandra) but he is not assuring anything.
                    What can be done in this situation?

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                    • #610
                      Originally posted by abhi135 View Post
                      Guys
                      I am in a strange problem now!
                      Thanks to heavy mansoon, my service manuel got wet beyond recovery and I still have two free servicings left with my TBTS.
                      I contacted the dealer (Bandra) but he is not assuring anything.
                      What can be done in this situation?
                      The dealer is bound to help you. If he refuses contact the RE regional manager (email address given at RE website). The company has record of the free servicing you've done

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                      • #611
                        Originally posted by anindyameister View Post
                        RE stock filters are good enough. I don't think changing the air filter is going to improve anything.

                        Mate the RE filters are good, but this K&N improves performance.
                        This is for sure.
                        But i wanted to know if some one has done it, then did they change the jets.
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                        Dreamer from heart, Traveler by choice , Biker by Passion

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                        • #612
                          Originally posted by surajit09 View Post
                          Mate the RE filters are good, but this K&N improves performance.
                          This is for sure.
                          But i wanted to know if some one has done it, then did they change the jets.
                          i have a K&N, i'll try with it in a couple of days and post the result
                          Last edited by Loner; 09-13-2012, 09:13 PM.

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                          • #613
                            Originally posted by Loner View Post
                            i have a K&N, i'll try with it in a couple of days and post the result
                            The general perception is that free flow filters like K&N open up the top end of the rpm band a little more while dipping the low end a bit. But these opinions are all for the 150-200cc short stroke overhead cam engines. Also as our birds are carbureted, I think you'll have to use bigger jets to adjust for the excess incoming air. Please do post your perception of the positive and negative feels. Especially the low and top end and fuel consumption.

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                            • #614
                              Originally posted by akshayrbk View Post
                              The tit-tic sound is from the starter, which goes down with running.u can do nothing else about it.All UCEs do that. and being an air cooled engine the engine will run hot when in traffic.
                              Motul 5100 shows a noticeable improvement over 3000. Have been using it for a while and runs smooth even after 2k km. I've found motul 3000 to break nearing 2000 km, specially during summers.

                              There is a thread in the DIY section for replacing engine oil.
                              open the cap where you pour the engine oil. Open and clean the drain nut and the drain magnet. remember to warm the engine for a minute so that the oil pours out smoothly. Some mechanics use pressurised air or spraying petrol or just tilting the bike to take out the remaining oil. open the hub of engine oil filter. be careful as there is a spring behind the cover. Clean/replace the element. put back everything and fill the new oil.
                              What is a starter ?? Is it a moving part ?? Where is it located ? I think the sound is coming from the rocker box, but i'm not sure about this.
                              Last edited by anindyameister; 09-14-2012, 04:36 AM. Reason: extra questions

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                              • #615
                                Originally posted by anindyameister View Post
                                Hi guys, been a long time since my last post. As for my bike, it's running fine. The only problem is that after riding in bumper to bumper trafffic for about an hour, when the engine becomes hot, the tic-tic sound from the rocker box becomes veryyy loud. Have any of you faced this problem ?? I will definitely have the tappets checked for my next service, but I feel like It's an engine oil issue.
                                this was my first issue. complained about it during first service and according to the asc guys "its the sound of decompressor lever. it can be be removed but results in performance loss and the engine life which is around 80k kms drops to around 45-50k kms"

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