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**Naas Khan** · 12-19-2013, 05:08 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by TranquilRage

Ya, I decided to change in 3rd service only. It's in about 2 weeks and I will be around 4000kms only.

4 Litres is approximate, that's why I wrote 'about'. Am not entirely convinced of the variable of 16.xx-20.9 L tank in the new TB because they have the new automated plant now. Mine's been produced in the new one at least

Even for the old plant, 4 L is a big variable! Anyway, that's an old post. In my latest tankful, I got 36-37kmpl...again mix of highway & city riding.

The varition is around 3 litres.....i was wrong about 16.x.....its 17.93 and 20.91as of two people I know as their bikes are having the mentioned tank capacity.....my bike is also from the new plant I think so as the engine no and chassis no are different and thunderbird and desert storm are manufactured from new plant....Is there any other way in knowing from which plant our bikes are manufactured....???? and also I would like to mention I loved your TB ownership experience 10 yrs in the making which impressed me a lot in buying this bike. I used to get around 32-36 kms 80% city riding. My bike nearing 2k kms and 2 mnths........

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**Naas Khan** · 12-19-2013, 08:55 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by TranquilRage

Good average. I didn't calculate exclusive highway average as yet. I still think the figures arrived at previously in this thread regarding full-last bar blinking-reserve-unusable is a good approximation.

Yes. And also try to fill full with bike on center stand.

You can also come to know by the quality check stickers in the new bike.

Thanks, happy to know you bought the bike with interest after reading my thread.

I think your average is proper. Will pick up slightly as the starting kms and services go by.

I have those stickers around my bike....but doesn't that come with older plant too.....my bike having no issues so far and is in perfect condition.......but there are few concerns as when I hit small cutters there's a sound like chain hitting somewhere which my friend tells is normal and small tappet sound and rattling sound from engine sometimes when started at morning....but the tappet sound goes away soon during idling and accelerating a bit and rattling noise goes away after a small ride......is it normal......and also I need a fuel lock.....?????

It's not about how hard you get hit, it's about how hard you get hit and keep moving forward.

**Rockfella** · 12-23-2013, 09:13 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Haha for old time's sake that was me who called you because my friend's 500CC was acting up! We had to remove the entire self start assembly? BTW we called from Rajpur not Manali lol.

Originally posted by jd666 View Post

i posted this in the other thread where you mentioned your issue -

^ your bike is electric start??? my friends called me from manali to make me hear to noise coming from their bike ( machismo 500 ), and it refused to move, shift in neutral or kick start or anything.. It was a high pitched whining noise. I advised them to remove the starter motor, and put fabricated plate on the opening, and use the kick.. It was a seized starter motor that refused to disengage from the starting gear.

the new starters are apparently better, so lesser issues. But as a rule, always kick start your bike the first time in the morning, and then you can use the electric starter for the rest of the day..

**bond_bhai** · 12-24-2013, 02:23 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Anybody has the RE 24/7 helpline#? My TBTS is dead and refuses to start. Checked Fuse/battery - no problem here. No clue what to do

Any help guys?

**rahul_up87** · 12-24-2013, 06:51 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by bond_bhai View Post

Anybody has the RE 24/7 helpline#? My TBTS is dead and refuses to start. Checked Fuse/battery - no problem here. No clue what to do

Any help guys?

Please get in touch with your ASC else
Telephone+ 91 - 44 - 42230400
or
mail at [email protected]

**bobby_wish59** · 12-26-2013, 01:32 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Hi ,

Got my TB350 delivered... Lets hope everything goes well and she does not turn out to be a demanding kitten

Cheers.

**globe2ride** · 12-26-2013, 02:05 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by TranquilRage

Guys, what is the 1st PUC time limit for new bike...6 months or 12 months? My factory checked date is 21-06-12, so have just crossed 6 months.

I thought you had to get the puc done anyway after delivery.. My puc card says validity of 6 months.. Have to renew it in jan now.

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**globe2ride** · 12-26-2013, 02:08 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Guys, I am facing a strange problem, my bike vibrates crazy as if there is some huge amount of friction somewhere. This happens only in the speed range of 70-80kph. At 60 it is smooth, and it smooths out at 80 and beyond as well. Has anyone faced similar problem?

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**globe2ride** · 12-26-2013, 02:33 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by TranquilRage

What speed you changing to 4th and 5th?

to 4th about 40kmph

Between 55-60 is my 5th shift.

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**sam.123d** · 12-28-2013, 09:25 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

got by bird delivered on the 24th dec awesome experience till now

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Originally posted by TranquilRage

Congrats! Let the bike demand the correct care so that you can demand the right ride quality.

No, they had the factory sticker stuck on the inside of the cover of the battery box. ASC & dealer is saying 6 months, online it is written 6 months or 1 yr in some places. Nothing clear on traffic police site. Will probably get it done tomorrow if I don't find the answer, who wants to argue with cops...rather have my peace of mind with whatever small fees of PUC is there for bikes.

What speed you changing to 4th and 5th?

the factory PUC is valid for 6 months

**Gvc** · 12-30-2013, 03:42 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

I got my bird delivered on 22nd Dec, post wait of so many months.....Really excited with the overall feel of the bike.

Looking forward to know more inputs/tips on maintenance of the bird.

-Gvc

**globe2ride** · 12-30-2013, 04:09 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Originally posted by TranquilRage

Shift seems fine. Might be something with the fuel delivery at that speed ratio.

So a trip to the asc is on the cards I guess.. Well looks lie I'll have part with Tue bird for a couple of days and take the bus to work...

:banghead:

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**Niks2072** · 12-31-2013, 02:24 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

hi, all just completed 600 kms , gave 1 service had some minor issues of rear brake noise, if we turn to full right the handle gets jammed , well nothing got solved got the bike at round about 6.30 pm , first while checking brakes were not functioning at all, showed it to the workshop team, they said might be water has entered , so they scrubbed the the disc pads and it started functioning , but the handle is still jammed i think what does this service people do , they dont see the job card, they dont check vehicles for the issue written in job cards , i had a word with them , they said sir bring the bike we will sort it out , means again to waste time for the same reason, this is not professionalism , but to say i have enjoyed riding for 1.5 mths now, but this minor problems give headache

**Milind Rege** · 01-06-2014, 08:33 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

Finally got my Tbird delivery yesterday. Feels awesome...... have just touched 45 kmph but I can feel the bike urging me to speed up. Sadly will have to wait til first tune up for that.

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**bond_bhai** · 01-07-2014, 10:27 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Owners Experiences

My TBTS 350 self start/electric start has conked off. Kick start works, but there is no odo meter display etc. I need to take it to the service centre!!!! Booking for service is like 20days from today, WTF! Do i really need to wait so long to get my bike repaired? Also, ppl from bangalore can anybody recommend "better" service station? I have been going to RE Store ASC but they suck big time. Any suggestions?

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