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  • VivekRj.Dieselhead
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    Nope every 3000, and oil is supposed to be changed every alternate service. Means oil would be changed every 6000 kms. Though first service would be at 500 kms and I recommend to replace the oil on every service.

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  • esumitkuamr
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    Originally posted by VivekRj.Dieselhead View Post
    Max 2 grands a service I believe.
    Thanks and every 2000 km, it should be serviced ..correct ?

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  • VivekRj.Dieselhead
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    Max 2 grands a service I believe.

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  • esumitkuamr
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    What are the maintainence charges of RE 350 Standard..I am thinking of buying one

    Regards
    Sumit

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  • prm_muruga
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    Originally posted by shahbaz_bird View Post
    With the upcoming rule making ABS mandatory in bikes, should we wait for an ABS version of thunderbird?
    Though there has not been any announcement from the company
    BSIV availability not intimated earlier, we got confirmation only by March I hope.
    If they give us the availability of ABS version earlier then people will wait for ABS bikes, so their business gets affected until ABS bikes launched. I believe it's business tricks[emoji23] .(all it's my assumption).

    Let's believe govt rules on Bikes with ABS come into sale by 2018.

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  • shahbaz_bird
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    With the upcoming rule making ABS mandatory in bikes, should we wait for an ABS version of thunderbird?
    Though there has not been any announcement from the company

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  • rugved
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    Originally posted by abilan View Post
    My dad is 59 years old.. He wants to buy himself a royal enfield classic 350. He has back pain issues. So his friends keep on saying that RE has vibrations which might increase his back pain.. Does RE have a lot of vibrations? And my dad has a fit body Except this back pain issue, so can i suggest him to buy a royal enfield? His rides will be short city rides like going to shop and all.. Please suggest me guys..

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    Vibes aren't much and negligible. Spring loaded seat of CL350 will add to the dampening effect.

    My concern (if i were in your place) would be, Will a senior person with back pain be able to handle the weight of the bike in regular usage (such as putting it on main stand) as well as in emergency situations (like bike+rider+pillion and suddenly bike needed to be stopped due to a ditch or any pedestrian crossing the road...Definitely on sudden halt rider will have to bear he entire combined weight)

    Dont take me wrong. When we are younger we do not take certain aspects into consideration. When with same good experience as we grow older we never know how far our body can still sustain the same situations and vehicles in same way.

    I am saying this as someone who has endured back pains as well as being a son to a father who till his 70s rode his old bajaj scooter, always describing how age has made certain things difficult which were easier when he was younger.

    I am not saying, Dont go for it...I am saying go for it after fully considering all aspects!

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  • LipDog43
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    Originally posted by abilan View Post
    My dad is 59 years old.. He wants to buy himself a royal enfield classic 350. He has back pain issues. So his friends keep on saying that RE has vibrations which might increase his back pain.. Does RE have a lot of vibrations? And my dad has a fit body Except this back pain issue, so can i suggest him to buy a royal enfield? His rides will be short city rides like going to shop and all.. Please suggest me guys..

    Sent from my Lenovo A6020a46 using xBhp.com mobile app

    His friends have a valid point. But since you say that he will using it within the city, it shouldn't be much of an issue. He should go ahead with the purchase, will be an enjoyable experience for him

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  • abilan
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    Re: Choosing a Royal Enfield? Ask here...

    My dad is 59 years old.. He wants to buy himself a royal enfield classic 350. He has back pain issues. So his friends keep on saying that RE has vibrations which might increase his back pain.. Does RE have a lot of vibrations? And my dad has a fit body Except this back pain issue, so can i suggest him to buy a royal enfield? His rides will be short city rides like going to shop and all.. Please suggest me guys..

    Sent from my Lenovo A6020a46 using xBhp.com mobile app

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  • rugved
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    Originally posted by cbr2013 View Post
    I was not an RE fan boy untill few days back, but dunno somewhere down my heart it says you gotta buy one RE just for its brand, power, looks and legendary status.
    Also my budget is +/- 2L

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    In case of motorcycles, there is right or wrong choice. To each, his own. If you like it you must definitely go for it!

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  • cbr2013
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    Originally posted by rugved View Post
    Good to hear that. Just as to not sound like a Typical RE Fan Boy, what i meant was, Go for an RE only if you Want to Buy an RE.

    If you look at it statistically, then perhaps the other bikes would trump over a RE.
    I was not an RE fan boy untill few days back, but dunno somewhere down my heart it says you gotta buy one RE just for its brand, power, looks and legendary status.
    Also my budget is +/- 2L

    Sent from my SM-C900F using xBhp.com mobile app

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  • rugved
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    Originally posted by cbr2013 View Post
    thank you for the valuable inputs.Will defenitely go for bullet 500.A dealer said company might give bullet 500 bs4 FI to the dealers for test drive in a weeks time.Will do couple of test rides and book it accordingly

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    Good to hear that. Just as to not sound like a Typical RE Fan Boy, what i meant was, Go for an RE only if you Want to Buy an RE.

    If you look at it statistically, then perhaps the other bikes would trump over a RE.

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  • eddyjamerson
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    Selling my RE Electra 4 s in good condition 85k. Did not know where to post so posting here. Bike is in jabalpur and selling on as it is condition. Needs battery.

    Negotiable price. Equipped with smiths speedometer, heavy leg guard, machismo front mudguard. Free accessories with bike - original meter, chrome mirrors, original mudguard/leg guard, and vintage style spring seats. Papers clear & 3rd party insurance till April 2018

    PM for additional details.

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  • cbr2013
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    Originally posted by rugved View Post
    Also i think it has more to do with Engine and Gearbox being in same casing (but then were the Prev AVL and Cast Iron engines made with Engine and Gear box under separate casings? this perhaps prev owners could shed some more light at!)

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    People who buy RE are usually those whose Heart chooses to Buy RE and then the mind Just ends up justifying the bike logically as per heart's requirement

    So your answer is in the question asked by you. 80% leaning towards STD BULLET 500 BS4. if that's the model you like then that's the one you should buy.

    Other than that, Large Single Cylinder Long stroke Engine, cannot escape vibes. Coming from Pulsar and CBR it will take some Getting Adjusted to. Take more TD. Find colleagues who have the RE models you seek and check if they agree to let you TD their bike.
    thank you for the valuable inputs.Will defenitely go for bullet 500.A dealer said company might give bullet 500 bs4 FI to the dealers for test drive in a weeks time.Will do couple of test rides and book it accordingly

    Sent from my SM-C900F using xBhp.com mobile app

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  • rugved
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    Originally posted by Hollowback View Post
    Boom just made my life easier
    thanks

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    UCE (Unit Construction Engine) Twinspark engine
    They came out post 2009
    Bascially 3rd gen of royal enfields engine
    They are more modern, no kick backs, claimed to be more reliable, faster and fuel efficent.

    CORRECT ME IF IM WRONG
    Also i think it has more to do with Engine and Gearbox being in same casing (but then were the Prev AVL and Cast Iron engines made with Engine and Gear box under separate casings? this perhaps prev owners could shed some more light at!)

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    Originally posted by cbr2013 View Post
    Guyz, I am new to this forum.
    Need advise on which RE bike to go for - Std Bullet 500cc bs4 FI or The New Himalayan FI 2017 as this will be my first RE bike.I have a cbr250 too.
    I did new himalayan test ride and was happy with the power and the seating comfort.Not RE has sorted out all.the issues in the earlier Himalayan.
    I did bullet 500 bs3 test ride as bs4 FI was not yet given for test ride to any dealers except for the display piece.
    I felt lot of vibrations in the bullet 500 bs3 version , but i liked the bike for its sheer power and built whereas Himalayan can squeeze through corners easily and also easy handling in traffic or long rides.
    Many people infact every single person whom i ask is telling me to go for Std Bullet 500 bs4...
    My main purpose of bullet is for below 2 reasons :
    1) i get back pain in cbr when going on long rides due to seating and handle bar position.Apart from this , cbr is a awesome bike.
    2) I use bullet only for touring purpose as I have pulsar 180 for daily comuting.

    Kindly advise which one to go for.80% I am inclining towards bullet 500 bs4.
    Also another thing is since bullet 500 bs4 FI is not yet given for test ride, can I go ahead with the booking or wait till I get a test ride of the new version.

    Sent from my SM-C900F using xBhp.com mobile app
    People who buy RE are usually those whose Heart chooses to Buy RE and then the mind Just ends up justifying the bike logically as per heart's requirement

    So your answer is in the question asked by you. 80% leaning towards STD BULLET 500 BS4. if that's the model you like then that's the one you should buy.

    Other than that, Large Single Cylinder Long stroke Engine, cannot escape vibes. Coming from Pulsar and CBR it will take some Getting Adjusted to. Take more TD. Find colleagues who have the RE models you seek and check if they agree to let you TD their bike.

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