A month and a half back I did a Bangalore - Chennai trip on my revamped KB. The mileage that I got was an astounding 55 kms to a litre. The speed was restricted to a maximum of 70 kmph mostly averaging between 60 - 65kmph. Was a tiresome journey because of the low speeds but then the objective was to reach destination without any mechanical hiccups. My return trip also gave a similar average. The return trip - had the issue of the clutch cable completely getting loose, maybe because of the vibration. This was after 105kms. Luckily for me, a roadside mechanic fixed it in no time. The screw seems to be loosening up, need to have this checked.

All kb owners please check what model of spark plugs you are using, kbs should be running NGK B7ES or MICO Bosch W5DC spark plugs , these plugs have a longer threaded portion compared to the plugs used in yamahas and suzukis , check and revert to the specified sparkplugs to avoid melted piston/burnt sparkplug or both '
Those who cannot locate the specified plugs from local shops , the bosch W5DC plugs can be purchased from Royal enfield dealerships, just ask for the sparkplugs for old model thunderbird (the first one with single plug and avl engine) W5DC was standard fitment for these bikes it would cost about 109/- from Enfield.
What ever you do kindly do not run Mico Bosch W 160 Z2 plugs they are hot plugs and under hard use will melt your piston (somebody i know managed to perform this deed recently)

hi all

After a long time back in threads.
There is a problem with my clutch, bike moves forward in 1st gear when i hold the clutch. can anyone help me on this.
Also help me find a good mechanic in Bangalore.

thank you.

hi all

After a long time back in threads.
There is a problem with my clutch, bike moves forward in 1st gear when i hold the clutch. can anyone help me on this.
Also help me find a good mechanic in Bangalore.

thank you.

Oh yes! I am feeling great.

The bent pipe holder was the original. The rubber kit ( 3 pcs)- were bought from DEVI Automobiles 3rd Parallel street to Commercial. Try Prem Motors opp the Shivajinagar Bus stand, there could be a possibility.

As for the painting, no clear coat was applied. But I ensured that after the first coat, it was rubbed down with a 1000 mesh, repainted, then again rubbed down and then repainted. So the base was well done. A good rubbing and it was gleaming.

Tail Lamp is a Lumax, one. Got this from Trichy, DJ Auto before I scouted for them from BLR.

Stickers - Deliberately left out. I am contemplating the "stainless steel" - 1" letters of Kawasaki one either side of the tank and the round stickers ( 4") that come on gearshift side, I need to look out for.

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I woudn' suggest the mechanic with whom I worked with because he took a neat 9 months to get the bike into shape and without having to touch the engine department. There was this guy in Vijayanagar who worked on Ymaha and RTZ way back in 90's and he could tune the Carb for Rally performance. I will visit him sometime and see if he is still around. Its been more than 2 decades after I shited out from West Bangalore to the Eastern side.

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I have changed the Speedometer cable along with the worm & wormwheel( plastic) but the damn thing doesnt seem to work. Could someone throw some reasoning on this. Do you think the socket where the worm sits would have worn out and is therefore, unable to mesh correctly?

thank you for the reply.
i fixed the clutch. but now the problem is, when am in 1st gear and slowly release the clutch a very bad sound comes near to the clutch box. i feel like the clutch is spinning or like skiding...

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hi subash

you have mentioned a mechanic in vijayanagar. can you please post me his contact details.

thank you

hi appu007,

pls could you explain us the what work carried out in clutch assy, if you hearing the knocking noise it may be the clutch bell is not seated or the bell is not aligning with the pinion gear/Secondary gear (don,t know the exact name ).


Regards,

Shashikanth