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  • #46
    Originally posted by mani View Post
    oh Great Enjoy
    !!

    Originally posted by anmol_1990 View Post
    well.....today i saw my friend's 500////......the self starter makes horrible and irritating sound.......when i asked him about this he told its a 1 kw starter.
    Hi Anmol, the electric start motor is a 0.9 KW Denso motor !! But the starter is crisp, no irritating or horrible sound from my bike atleast !!

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    • #47
      Originally posted by deepaksaligram View Post
      Yeah i saw, m fine without it... like to keep it retro !!
      yes...thts it wht it is...analogue seem to sexy...
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      • #48
        Originally posted by monty007 View Post
        yes...thts it wht it is...analogue seem to sexy...
        yeah ~~

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        • #49
          Deepak could you also throw some light on gearshift quality/feel and clutch action, also is the engine refined

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          • #50
            Congrats Prabhu and Deepak !

            @Prabhu : Should we expect any long tour reports soon ?
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            • #51
              Originally posted by Fear The 180 View Post
              Deepak could you also throw some light on gearshift quality/feel and clutch action, also is the engine refined
              Hi, gears fell with a definite click, a loud one till first service !! but at service after the clutch was adjusted it falls smooth but again with a definite click.. This also may be cause after 500 kms we change gears at higher speeds or i would put it as optimal gear shift RPMs.. so now gears are smoother and falls well.. Clutch is really sorted on this machine.. smooth !!

              Originally posted by niks_devil666 View Post
              Congrats Prabhu and Deepak !

              @Prabhu : Should we expect any long tour reports soon ?
              Thanks Niks !!

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              • #52
                waiting for the beauty

                hey guys........... the best machine i have ever checked.
                just went to have a look in the bandra shpwroom and thought that should take a test ride, got a chance to ride it on around 3:00pm in the afternoon, and fell in love with it, and by 3:30 i had already booked the bike...... there is NO options or comparison for a bullet......ha have to wait for 1 more month for it.............thumps up for the ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC(500CC)

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                • #53
                  Originally posted by krushi_87 View Post
                  hey guys........... the best machine i have ever checked.
                  just went to have a look in the bandra shpwroom and thought that should take a test ride, got a chance to ride it on around 3:00pm in the afternoon, and fell in love with it, and by 3:30 i had already booked the bike...... there is NO options or comparison for a bullet......ha have to wait for 1 more month for it.............thumps up for the ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC(500CC)
                  Congrats Krushi !! U wont be dissapointed !!

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                  • #54
                    Originally posted by niks_devil666 View Post
                    Congrats Prabhu and Deepak !

                    @Prabhu : Should we expect any long tour reports soon ?
                    Sure there will be one.. atleast on the Mysore highway. But kinda stuck at work
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                    • #55
                      Did a 1600km road trip on the classic. The bike was doing just great. 80 to 120 kmph was just a jiffy. Did a top speed on 135kmph (with pillion).

                      Issues:
                      1) the wiring beneath the rear fender rubbed against the Tire. So had to face a blown out fuse twice before I figured the issue.
                      2) The cornering clearance on the right is low. Lost the heat shield screw becoz of this, in-spite of regular tightening.
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                      • #56
                        Good stuff, could you identify a comfortable cruising speed for the bike?

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                        • #57
                          great work prabhubravo and deepak saligram.i have booked a classic 350 for my 20th bday,i was wondering if it will suit me i m 6 ft 2 and 64 kgs and i am quite slim,most people thought that classic 350 will not suit me......please tell me your opinion as you guys are classic owners...i simply loved the classic,i also had Thunderbird and zmr in mind but i closed my eyes and booked classic 350,this is my first ever bike...so i am very excited and looking forward to it.

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                          • #58
                            Originally posted by prabhubravo View Post
                            Did a 1600km road trip on the classic. The bike was doing just great. 80 to 120 kmph was just a jiffy. Did a top speed on 135kmph (with pillion).

                            Issues:
                            1) the wiring beneath the rear fender rubbed against the Tire. So had to face a blown out fuse twice before I figured the issue.
                            2) The cornering clearance on the right is low. Lost the heat shield screw becoz of this, in-spite of regular tightening.
                            Congrats Buddy.. so back to where you belonged - welcome back to nuts and bolts age
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                            • #59
                              So many +ve reactions on this bike so far... is it really flawless or they are yet to be experienced.. subscribing to this thread as i might look for an upgrade for my 220
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                              • #60
                                Originally posted by deepaksaligram View Post
                                Hi xBhpians,

                                Short ride report of Classic 500 !!

                                The bike is just in for first service..

                                KMS: 507 kms.
                                Fuel filled: 16 litres.
                                Mileage: 31.7 kmpl.

                                Pros:
                                • Engine is a masterpiece. The bike runs really well. It is smooth and has so much torque, its tough to keep it below the 50 kmph mark . Ride on smooth tarmac is bliss.
                                • Suspension is just about rightly set up. Its not too soft neither too hard and ride on bumpy surfaces is eased out easily.
                                • The electric starter works like a charm every single time (very unsuccessful with the kick start most of the times ).
                                • Doesn't feel heavy and is very managable in traffic. The short turning radius is more than a boon .
                                • Brakes are really good. Tried hard braking on different surfaces and also unexpectedly for a few potholes, it held well and there is no brake fade.
                                • The seat is very comfortable, though the spring goes down a little on acceleration. It is very well made. (report on pillion comfort on later updates )
                                • The only oil stain i see is from the lubricated chain spilt on the run on the inner side, that apart no leaks (touch wood, chair, table, tree or what ever by products of wood )
                                • It an eye catcher, especially with the young brigade and cops (one cop stopped to ask if its fast enough to catch all bikes )
                                Cons:
                                • The mileage is difficult to calculate with the light blinking on cornering, left hand U turns, braking, bumpy roads and parking on side stand. I am not sure on the number posted above for mileage as the light went out just when i was to re-fuel (best would be tank it up, note the number of kms run and tank it up again for correct figures).
                                • There is a slight tappet noise at lower RPM (say till about 2000 rpm) then vanishes (Answer from RE: It is due to the auto-decompressor and will vanish soon).
                                The bike otherwise is very good to ride, smooth, hassle free and very very comfortable. Right now contemplating on whether I should change to the upswept exhaust or wait for a few more kms on the odo .

                                Cheers,
                                Deepak.

                                CONGRATS awesome purchase!!! It's an asset.
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