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  • #16
    Originally posted by skyknight19 View Post
    Hi Guys,

    A friend of mine wants to go for a Bullet 350 Standard, but the major concern is the maintenance of the bike. He wants a hassle free bike which should not have problems every now and then. Regular service and other stuff is fine. So how does the Bullet 350 score in terms of maintenance?? Either Std. 350 or he might look into other options. Your help and suggestions are much appriciated.

    Thanks in advance.
    Keep away is all that i can say. bet any bullet or a RE for that sake need maintainance. and proper maintainance.. they are not FILL IT SHUT IT FORGET IT sort of bikes
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    • #17
      Originally posted by skyknight19 View Post
      Hi Guys,

      A friend of mine wants to go for a Bullet 350 Standard, but the major concern is the maintenance of the bike. He wants a hassle free bike which should not have problems every now and then. Regular service and other stuff is fine. So how does the Bullet 350 score in terms of maintenance?? Either Std. 350 or he might look into other options. Your help and suggestions are much appriciated.

      Thanks in advance.
      See, if your friend gets a brand new bike from the showroom and stays on top of the Run in process, periodic oil changes and due services on time the bullet should not be that much of a hassle. But one thing he might need to consider is that the standard 350 has CB points and this could prove be a hassle instead if he goes for a Electra which has a CDI it should be fine. My Electra ran without a battery for a good two years and even though i would nt start her up for days and weeks she would chug up to life after a few kicks and rock the road and thunder around.

      My two cents is advise him to go for the electra and have him talk to a previous bullet owner follow thru on the suggestions and your friend should be a happy bullteer.

      BTW I still regret selling my electra away.
      "I set out running but I take my time, a friend of the devil is a friend of mine. If I get home before day light, just might get some sleep tonight" - The Grateful Dead.

      The Stable - 2009 Yamaha FZS (Baby Beast) & 2010 YAMAHA YZF R15 (Anjuna Sunset).

      Wishlist - Kawasaki Ninja 250r, YAMAHA R6 and Bullet standard 500 with the CI engine and a handpainted Goa Chic helmet.

      www.facebook.com/powerslave666

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      • #18
        @ desideep & yamahatrooper : thanks for your suggestions guys,

        i have also read somewhere that the std comes with iron engines mfg by RE and the electra has aluminium engines mfg by Mahindra and the aluminium engines are low on maintenance. am i correct on this?

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        • #19
          ^^ nope, the engines are made by RE only, the aluminium engine is/was designed by AVL of austria.

          And, any bullet, needs regular maintenance and attention. Period. There are simply too many things to tweak and check in the bike. Unless you planning to get the new twinspark.

          i would suggest a bajaj avenger if you dont want the hassles , and want a cruiser style bike.


          My offerings to the gods of speed -

          - KTM Duke 200
          - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed


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          • #20
            thanks pal..... will surely convey this to my friend, he was specifically interested in std 350 else he would go in for either uni/gs/rtr.. lets see.

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            • #21
              Originally posted by skyknight19 View Post
              thanks pal..... will surely convey this to my friend, he was specifically interested in std 350 else he would go in for either uni/gs/rtr.. lets see.
              See uni/gs/rtr are awesome bikes but if he really wants the bullet these will not and cannot satisfy him but if he wants a 'Practical' bike then uni/gs/rtr is the way to go. But if he wants a true classic that he can ride/love and cherish for a lifetime then Bullet is the answer. BTW the new A350 engines are quite hassle free except for a niggling sound from the tappets.
              "I set out running but I take my time, a friend of the devil is a friend of mine. If I get home before day light, just might get some sleep tonight" - The Grateful Dead.

              The Stable - 2009 Yamaha FZS (Baby Beast) & 2010 YAMAHA YZF R15 (Anjuna Sunset).

              Wishlist - Kawasaki Ninja 250r, YAMAHA R6 and Bullet standard 500 with the CI engine and a handpainted Goa Chic helmet.

              www.facebook.com/powerslave666

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              • #22
                Originally posted by yamahatrooper View Post
                See uni/gs/rtr are awesome bikes but if he really wants the bullet these will not and cannot satisfy him but if he wants a 'Practical' bike then uni/gs/rtr is the way to go. But if he wants a true classic that he can ride/love and cherish for a lifetime then Bullet is the answer. BTW the new A350 engines are quite hassle free except for a niggling sound from the tappets.
                I second this thought
                Kovai Thumpers Motorcycle Club- Coimbatore

                RE STD 350 84, YAMAHA RD350 84, YAMAHA RX100 94, RE TBTS 2009

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                • #23
                  thanks guys, as of now the plan is of going with a uni, as he does not have the patience of going to a mech time and again in case something gets broke. he sold is cbz classic coz the same reason. will confirm whats the final bike he's getting once its booked.

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                  • #24
                    got the 350

                    Hi Guys,

                    Yesterday the RE 350 S Class has been bought. It was a head and heart game between Uni and RE and i guess my friend went with the heart. As of now i have not seen the bike in flesh due to my schedule but will surely post some snaps over here once i see the bike.

                    Thank you yamahatrooper, desideep, jd666 and buvanrajd for your suggestions and answering my queries time to time.

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                    • #25
                      @skynight19 congrats to you and your friend for getting the new Black n Gold Bull! Wish you miles of thumps.
                      "I set out running but I take my time, a friend of the devil is a friend of mine. If I get home before day light, just might get some sleep tonight" - The Grateful Dead.

                      The Stable - 2009 Yamaha FZS (Baby Beast) & 2010 YAMAHA YZF R15 (Anjuna Sunset).

                      Wishlist - Kawasaki Ninja 250r, YAMAHA R6 and Bullet standard 500 with the CI engine and a handpainted Goa Chic helmet.

                      www.facebook.com/powerslave666

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                      • #26
                        congrats.Even my TBTS has arrived and i am yet to take it from the showroom.
                        eagerly waiting
                        Kovai Thumpers Motorcycle Club- Coimbatore

                        RE STD 350 84, YAMAHA RD350 84, YAMAHA RX100 94, RE TBTS 2009

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                        • #27
                          HI - Choosing a Royal Enfield.

                          Hi....i want to know which is the better in means style & fuel economy between the royalenfield classic350 & royalenfield thunderbird twin spark...in classic 350 there is no seat for pillion rider.....also which one will be more comfortable to ride between these bikes. Pls let me know about the mileage of thunderbird500 & also the above mentioned bikes...pls reply me fast....as I want to have a bike as soon as possible..
                          Last edited by Samarth 619; 05-12-2012, 12:18 AM.

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                          • #28
                            What bike Query Approved.
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                            • #29
                              My 2 cents

                              Originally posted by saktiprasad View Post
                              Hi....i want to know which is the better in means style & fuel economy between the royalenfield classic350 & royalenfield thunderbird twin spark...in classic 350 there is no seat for pillion rider.....also which one will be more comfortable to ride between these bikes. Pls let me know about the mileage of thunderbird500 & also the above mentioned bikes...pls reply me fast....as I want to have a bike as soon as possible..
                              I am not much knowledgeable about the RE's but one thing sure, you can easily fit a pillion seat on Classic 350. And hearsay, both are comfortable to ride and the TBTS scores one notch higher.

                              Mileage owners help him.

                              And you are saying you want a bike asap, have you already booked the bike? Usually RE's are associated with one hell of a waiting period
                              CBR250R |
                              Bajaj Pulsar 180 - dts i |
                              Bajaj CT 100

                              Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight.

                              It was not that far on the map.

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                              • #30
                                Ohhh... so much hurry... Being a wannabe-RE-owner, you must improve your patience skills first...

                                As for your query goes, Fuel consumption of both, classic 350 & TBTS 350, is the same as both share the same heart i.e. same engine... (it'll be 40+ kmpl)
                                Comforts? TBTS 350 wins the trophy here due to sitting posture...

                                Regarding TBTS 500, can't say anything as it hasn't hit the road yet...
                                Originality is the art of hiding your sources...

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