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    Apache RTR, RE Thunderbird TS

    Hi,

    I've been thinking of buying a bike. I was fully convinced that the Apach RTR eFI was the bike for me, but then i keep hearing that the seating position is a bit uncomfortable for tall riders, especially on long journeys.

    This led me to consider the RE Thunderbird for the more comfortable ride, and simply because it's an RE Bullet . But I'm concerned about the weight of the bike, and weather i'll be able to drive it through the regular city trafic.

    I'm 6 foot tall and have an average build. My primary use for the bike will be for about 20 to 100kms of city/highway mixed riding everyday and a getaway or two every month.

    Please help me.
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      Originally posted by surajram View Post
      I'm 6 foot tall and have an average build. My primary use for the bike will be for about 20 to 100kms of city/highway mixed riding everyday and a getaway or two every month.
      Go for thunderbird
      you would be better off with it if you can ignore tiny RE niggles.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by surajram View Post
        Hi,

        I've been thinking of buying a bike. I was fully convinced that the Apach RTR eFI was the bike for me, but then i keep hearing that the seating position is a bit uncomfortable for tall riders, especially on long journeys.

        This led me to consider the RE Thunderbird for the more comfortable ride, and simply because it's an RE Bullet . But I'm concerned about the weight of the bike, and weather i'll be able to drive it through the regular city trafic.

        I'm 6 foot tall and have an average build. My primary use for the bike will be for about 20 to 100kms of city/highway mixed riding everyday and a getaway or two every month.

        Please help me.
        As You Said '6 Foot Tall' Go For The RE Thunderbird
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        • #5
          go for rtr fi
          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myfWv...eature=related

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Akshay. View Post
            Go for thunderbird
            you would be better off with it if you can ignore tiny RE niggles.
            What kind of niggles can I expect??

            I've heard that the REs can leak oil at times, makes it difficult to crawl in the chennai traffic with all the weight, and requires the support of a reliable & knowledgeable mechanic. What else should I expect?

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            • #7
              no oil leaks ,NOTHING! zilch.. oil leaks etc were for old pre 2000 bullets(and that too are fixable).
              I got the 2005 Electra 4S.it simply works and works.. last time rode the bull continously WITHOUT break for 5hours plus for 200kms..no iron butt .

              Only thing you need to expect is : no fast going ...it takes time to achieve speed.good torque.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by prakash_mvpa View Post
                no oil leaks ,NOTHING! zilch.. oil leaks etc were for old pre 2000 bullets(and that too are fixable).
                I got the 2005 Electra 4S.it simply works and works.. last time rode the bull continously WITHOUT break for 5hours plus for 200kms..no iron butt .

                Only thing you need to expect is : no fast going ...it takes time to achieve speed.good torque.
                What about handling in peak traffic?? Can i t beat/equal.come close to the rtr when it comes to cornering, jumping through gaps between vehicles etc?>?

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by surajram View Post
                  What about handling in peak traffic?? Can i t beat/equal.come close to the rtr when it comes to cornering, jumping through gaps between vehicles etc?>?
                  i have ridden both the bikes .. for touring i consider thunder ..
                  but for short tours [less that 300km] + city i go for RTR

                  you can cut traffic like butter
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