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  • #1036
    re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

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    using this for the chain. it does an awesome job of oiling it up as well as protecting from rusting.

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    • #1037
      re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

      anybody knows the factory setting of the fuel screw ? i mean how many turns ? the marked one is the fuel screw right ?Click image for larger version Name: 20130602_003119.jpg Views: 1 Size: 93.5 KB ID: 1846749

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      • #1038
        re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by TranquilRage
        Excellent. How much does it cost? Available easily?

        Were you able to verify if that rubbing sound in the disk has gone after it has dried?
        yah the sound grom the disc has gone after drying up. The Molykote spray cost me 200 bucks. I think it should be available with industrial spares dealers. I got it through one of those guys only.

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        • #1039
          re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

          Hi All,

          Few updates from my side after getting the TBTS 500 stone black.

          I have not ridden much so far in 20 days. The ODO is 175 Kms. Yesterday went for 80+ kms (Kondapur to Vanasthalipuram). The speed being maintained within the norms (50-60 kmph). Still I see some oil leakage from the engine spill over the body . Looks like this problem cannot be solved in the factory itself. We have to get blessings of ASC. Overall looks amazing and no issues encountered whatsoever.

          Will keep updating the status.

          --Raghu
          Thanks,
          Raghu Lakshman
          Thunderbird Twinspark 500 - 2013

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          • #1040
            re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

            here is one of the picture.
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            Thanks,
            Raghu Lakshman
            Thunderbird Twinspark 500 - 2013

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            • #1041
              re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

              this sunday i went for some off-roading on the 'Bird. Some 30 odd kilometers in total mud slush and grime. The bike did incredibly well...it was easy to drive in all that mud. At one point there was a sharp turn and i fell..... I was afraid of two things - 1. The air fly leg guard would bend under the weight of the bike and would lead to damage to the bike and 2. If ever I fell with the bike I would not be able to lift it up all by myself.

              This fall helped me get over my fears. The air fly guard turned out to be adequate enough to protect the bike. Not a single scratch to the bike and not even one to me. Secondly, even though the Thunderbird 500 is just 5Kgs short of 200, it can be lifted up by one person in case of a fall. I lifted my bike, started the engine and was back on two wheels !
              Last edited by elliot.swan; 06-03-2013, 09:09 PM.

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              • #1042
                re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by TranquilRage
                You said you were afraid the air fly will bend under the weight of the bike. Did you fall on hard surface or on the soft, muddy ground? That might also be an important factor. Am actually concerned that the air fly will bend and trap the leg to the bike.

                Also, have you checked whether there are any options for rear crash guards for new TB?
                I fell on a relatively hard surface. It was not as hard as a proper road but it was as hard as wet earth can be. While falling if one manages to withdraw his legs then there is no reason why he should be trapped by the air fly crash guard.

                yes there are options available for rear crash guards but imo they dont look good on the bike.

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                • #1043
                  Reduced braking efficiency during rains/wet roads

                  Hi everyone.. with the onset of the monsoons, I guess the subject of braking properly becomes an important one.. I rode my Thunderbird in moderate rain and on wet tar roads for the 1st time yesterday, and noticed a significant difference in the quality and efficiency of braking. It felt as the brakes weren't strong enough and because I was afraid that applying the brakes too strongly may cause skidding, invariably the bike took much longer to slow down as compared to braking in dry road conditions. I'm assuming this must be the case with everyone... This is normal brake behavior right? Any precautions that we can take to take care of the brakes and the bike in general with respect to the rains etc?

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                  By the way, does any one know whether the original seat cover for the front seat of the new Thunderbird would be available at the RE ASC? I think a cat jumped onto my bike and damaged the seat cover in a few places with her/his claws

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                  • #1044
                    Query: Wobbling from the front tyre

                    I noticed on my new TBTS that when I cross 60 (when riding solo) and 40 (with a pillion), there is a little bit of wobbling on the handle. Could anyone please tell me if it is caused due to improper tyre pressure or a fork bend or some other issue?

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                    • #1045
                      Re: Query: Wobbling from the front tyre

                      Ya. I did check but would the wobble be from the tyre if the handle bar is a bit loose? I really don't know

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                      • #1046
                        Re: Query: Wobbling from the front tyre

                        Does anyone know where I can get a set of 55/60W lamps in Bangalore (near Koramangala) for Thunderbird 350? It's a 2003 AVL and the headlamps are too dim to be useful in the night. I am guessing that the bulb is worn out and I need new lamps desperately before the weekend ride that I am part of.
                        Baby Tourer

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                        • #1047
                          Re: Query: Wobbling from the front tyre

                          Originally posted by nikhilanand7 View Post
                          I noticed on my new TBTS that when I cross 60 (when riding solo) and 40 (with a pillion), there is a little bit of wobbling on the handle. Could anyone please tell me if it is caused due to improper tyre pressure or a fork bend or some other issue?
                          I have noticed that the handlebar of my 'Bird tends to vibrate when I am riding it one handed. Haven't checked for any loose bolts though.

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                          • #1048
                            re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                            Hi guys...

                            Booked for TBTS 350 today.. in Chennai waiting period is 10 months... After booking also I so much confused.
                            Guys would u pls suggest me that which one is best 350 or 500
                            And what will be mileage of these two..

                            Sent from my HTC Desire X using xBhp Connect mobile app
                            Regard's,
                            Gowtham Raj

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                            • #1049
                              re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by gowtham raj View Post
                              Hi guys...

                              Booked for TBTS 350 today.. in Chennai waiting period is 10 months... After booking also I so much confused.
                              Guys would u pls suggest me that which one is best 350 or 500
                              And what will be mileage of these two..

                              Sent from my HTC Desire X using xBhp Connect mobile app
                              Congrats Gowtham.

                              'Royal Enfield's motorcycles make men of boys. Royal Enfield's waiting period make boys of men.'
                              "Be ashamed to die unless you have ridden a VICTORY"

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                              • #1050
                                re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

                                Thanks bro..

                                Sent from my HTC Desire X using xBhp Connect mobile app
                                Regard's,
                                Gowtham Raj

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