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  • #301
    Originally posted by bluevolt View Post
    Absolutely - the Royal Enfield is a bike meant for leisurely watching the sun go down, not to see the scenery blazing past. I think 60-70 kmph is the ideal speed for the bullet on the highway. Anything beyond 80 leads to unpleasant vibrations which transfers from the engine to the handlebars. I would say that 80 kmph is the ideal speed for the Indian 350, be it the cast iron or AVL aluminum version. Can't say about the new UCE construction ones, though.

    During your run-in period, try not to do high speeds for long periods of time. 10-15 second bursts are ok, but generally try and keep it at 50 or so.

    I agree with everything you say about REs man. But, about vibrations setting in at 80 or so on the AVLs, I am afraid I will have to disagree. A properly set up AVL500/TBTS can do ton up speeds with the engine still remaining smooth and the vibes non intrusive. My LB500's sweet spot is around 110 on the speedo which is about 100-102 on the gun. For the record, I am running Veedol Superswift 10W40 semi synthetic.

    Cheers,

    Jay
    Last edited by jayprashanth; 11-04-2009, 07:33 PM.

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    • #302
      Originally posted by diffuser911 View Post
      Anyone fitted a larger capacity fuel tank on their REs yet? I was thinking of switching to a 25 lt one with knee pads (INR 2300). Also, some models come with a grill, but don't know what use they have. Does a bigger tank affect the dynamics of the bike in any way?

      Can knee pads be fitted on an Electra's tank?
      I am going in for a 30L tank on my LB500.

      The grill is for placing a light bag onto the tank. A bigger tank will make your bull heavier but doesn't really affect handling adversely under normal riding.

      Cheers,

      Jay

      Cheers,

      Jay
      Last edited by jayprashanth; 11-04-2009, 07:32 PM.

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      • #303
        Originally posted by rahul9985 View Post
        Where are all the thumpers? they are thumping or hibernating?
        Guys, i need this information asap .
        Yeah, the battery is rated at 14ah, make is Exide. Cost is above 1K.

        Cheers,

        Jay

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        • #304
          Originally posted by jayprashanth View Post
          I agree with everything you say about REs man. But, about vibrations setting in at 80 or so on the AVLs, I am afraid I will have to disagree. A properly set up AVL500/TBTS can do ton up speeds with the engine still remaining smooth and the vibes non intrusive. My LB500s sweet spot is around 110 on the speedo which is about 100-102 on the gun. For the record, I am running Veedol Superswift 10W40 semi synthetic.

          Cheers,

          Jay
          Just a Question Isn't the correct oil grade for Bull is W50 Grade.. R u not facing any problem with W40 grade ??

          I know it is a SS oil but still

          Just checking because their are lot of ppl with 180,200 & 220 Pulsars who are not going for Sprinta, Agip & CP1R which is FS just because their Recommended grade is more than W40
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          • #305
            Originally posted by abhilashabhi12 View Post
            Just a Question Isn't the correct oil grade for Bull is W50 Grade.. R u not facing any problem with W40 grade ??

            I know it is a SS oil but still

            Just checking because their are lot of ppl with 180,200 & 220 Pulsars who are not going for Sprinta, Agip & CP1R which is FS just because their Recommended grade is more than W40
            The recommended grade for AVLs is 20W40. All other bulls including the UCE350/500 need 20W50.

            Cheers,

            Jay

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            • #306
              Originally posted by jayprashanth View Post
              The recommended grade for AVLs is 20W40. All other bulls including the UCE350/500 need 20W50.

              Cheers,

              Jay
              Oh My bad.. I thought it is W50 for all

              Thanks
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              • #307
                Hello

                This is my first post on this board, been lurking & soaking in info for a while on this board.

                I'll soon (hoping to be in couple of weeks) be owner of a classic 500 and i am looking for a few info. I dont have any driving experience on a bullet before but i do have lot of riding experience on it, my dad had it for almost 25 years! hence the love. Although i do have plenty of experience driving motorcycles above 500cc.

                What will you suggest for a new bullet rider? Things like the initial burn in procedure, oil change intervals, what type & weight of oil needs to go in, etc. Does the owners manual contain all this information or am i on my own here? I downloaded Pete Sindal's manual sometime back (gotta search for it again), will that be helpful for the classic 500 as well?

                I promise to post the picture as soon as i receive the motorcycle!

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                • #308
                  Originally posted by jayprashanth View Post
                  Yeah, the battery is rated at 14ah, make is Exide. Cost is above 1K.

                  Cheers,

                  Jay
                  Thanks Jay.
                  For time being i postponed the plans of new battery. Anyhow can u tell me the exact model and dimensions of the battery and the cost. In TBhp i read it to be around 1.5k. Sadly that battery wasnt available in any of the battery shops that i visited.
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                  • #309
                    Originally posted by impereza View Post
                    This is my first post on this board, been lurking & soaking in info for a while on this board.

                    I'll soon (hoping to be in couple of weeks) be owner of a classic 500 and i am looking for a few info. I dont have any driving experience on a bullet before but i do have lot of riding experience on it, my dad had it for almost 25 years! hence the love. Although i do have plenty of experience driving motorcycles above 500cc.

                    What will you suggest for a new bullet rider? Things like the initial burn in procedure, oil change intervals, what type & weight of oil needs to go in, etc. Does the owners manual contain all this information or am i on my own here? I downloaded Pete Sindal's manual sometime back (gotta search for it again), will that be helpful for the classic 500 as well?

                    I promise to post the picture as soon as i receive the motorcycle!

                    Not to worry,everything is listed in the owners manual.You dont have to worry much.the classic 500 is a new generation motorcycle which has an integrated gearbox and aluminium engine unlike the older bullets which had a cast iron head and a separate gearbox.thogh the valvetrain is still pushrod activated,the classic is very much improved in technology hence would need lesser maintainance. About running it in,U can do it like what the manual prescribes,the CI ones need to be run in with much more care thogh,but, for the classic,since it is a new model and a very good one at that, i suggest that u stick to the manual and the mechanic's prescription at the showroom. congrats for booking the new classic.wish you a very long and affectionate association with it!

                    PS:are you going in for the upswept silencer or the normal one?

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                    • #310
                      Originally posted by vishnurags View Post
                      Not to worry,everything is listed in the owners manual.You dont have to worry much.the classic 500 is a new generation motorcycle which has an integrated gearbox and aluminium engine unlike the older bullets which had a cast iron head and a separate gearbox.thogh the valvetrain is still pushrod activated,the classic is very much improved in technology hence would need lesser maintainance. About running it in,U can do it like what the manual prescribes,the CI ones need to be run in with much more care thogh,but, for the classic,since it is a new model and a very good one at that, i suggest that u stick to the manual and the mechanic's prescription at the showroom. congrats for booking the new classic.wish you a very long and affectionate association with it!

                      PS:are you going in for the upswept silencer or the normal one?
                      Thanks for replying! I am very excited and very much look forward for the day i am going to get the call from the showroom. I booked the bike on November 4th & paid an advance, at that time they told me i will get a call within 2 weeks. I never gave them that chance, i kept calling them after the 1st week on a regular basis!

                      Now there is revised date, i was asked to pay the full amount sometime this week & they'll deliver it on the 1st of December. Not sure how true that is, time will tell.

                      As for any modifications, i am planning to ride the bike stock for sometime until i get used to all aspects of the motorcycle before i make any change to it. Maroon color is the one I've booked.

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                      • #311
                        hi friends,

                        booked royal enfield Electra on 15 November. and yesterday made full payment. RE showroom guys told me they call me next week for Bike delivery.. may be next weekend. so i thought i should start posting.

                        cheers...
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                        • #312
                          Originally posted by mani View Post
                          hi friends,

                          booked royal enfield Electra on 15 November. and yesterday made full payment. RE showroom guys told me they call me next week for Bike delivery.. may be next weekend. so i thought i should start posting.

                          cheers...

                          Congrats. Me booked Standard 350. Delivery mostly tomorrow
                          Got it from Nerul Showroom
                          What about you.

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                          • #313
                            Hi people, got delivery of my STD 350 yesterday, and the love affair has started - administered her 12 loving kicks today morning
                            so, I am thinking of NOT going to the authorised service center at all, the one here in hyderabad sucks big time - and hang the warranty. Thinking of going to a competent mechanic rather. Is it a good idea, or is there some adjustment/ setting etc. that only the SVC mechs can do?

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                            • #314
                              Originally posted by shobhonroy View Post
                              Hi people, got delivery of my STD 350 yesterday, and the love affair has started - administered her 12 loving kicks today morning
                              so, I am thinking of NOT going to the authorised service center at all, the one here in hyderabad sucks big time - and hang the warranty. Thinking of going to a competent mechanic rather. Is it a good idea, or is there some adjustment/ setting etc. that only the SVC mechs can do?
                              Congrats on your new purchase! Cheedhu will have some good info to give you about SVCs in Hyderabad. I am sending you his no.
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                              • #315
                                Originally posted by shobhonroy View Post
                                Hi people, got delivery of my STD 350 yesterday, and the love affair has started - administered her 12 loving kicks today morning
                                so, I am thinking of NOT going to the authorised service center at all, the one here in hyderabad sucks big time - and hang the warranty. Thinking of going to a competent mechanic rather. Is it a good idea, or is there some adjustment/ setting etc. that only the SVC mechanic can do?


                                Congrats on your purchase and wish you a super long association with your bullet.I would suggest you to check out with the svcs as long as it is in warranty.but also have an experienced mech by your side so that you can take your bike to him for valuable inputs but never mention about your private mechanic to the guys at svcs coz it will void the warranty.
                                happy thumping!

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