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    Selection between Bullet Thunderbird or Electra

    I like to join the legacy of Bullet and chkd 2 models (didnt took test drive yet) Thunderbird & 5s (5s is because Classic 350 is not available due booking is stopped upto december 10 reasoing overbooking).

    I need advice from experts about which model is perfect as lookswise & 2 of my friends (whot dont have bullet) TB is good but 2-3 mechanics of bulllets suggested to go for 5s.

    on other side i need lower sitting arrangement as bajaj avenger & silencer of Classic 350 also small tyres of classic one.

    so is it possible to have Classics's350 silencer & tyres fitted with Thunderbird

    Suggest me
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    • #3
      buddy i dont know about the technicalities but the classic is just a classic.though the thunderbird has been touted as the best Enfield so far,but there is a charm to the 350.
      go for it if you have the patience !

      EDIT : Please dont buy a bike without test riding it ! mechanics of every bike differ.they are like women :P
      Last edited by anants_220; 05-12-2010, 06:35 PM.
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      • #4
        Originally posted by anants_220 View Post
        buddy i dont know about the technicalities but the classic is just a classic.though the thunderbird has been touted as the best Enfield so far,but there is a charm to the 350.
        go for it if you have the patience !

        EDIT : Please dont buy a bike without test riding it ! mechanics of every bike differ.they are like women :P

        thnx anant
        but can't wait upto dec as my present bike make lots of trouble these days & also dont gona bought bike without test drive.

        abut mechanics i consulted with mechanics of bullet one of is on Gurudwara Road, Karol bagh

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        • #5
          i meant physical mechanics of the bik i.e. how they differ.But a bike is not something u change often.anyway,choose what u feel is right for you
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          • #6
            buddy i a going through the same delimma...have test ridden classic 500 and t bird.i know manypeople will suggest cl500 in terms of sheer performance.but i love the riding posture of t bird.she feels like a big bike while riding,the riding posture is very comfortable.on the other hand classic is feels much smaller and faster....waiting period is atlest 5 mnths for classic and for t bird is a week or so...looks of classic also dnt appeal to me had it been a cl500 engine on a t bird, would have bought it with eyes closed...cl500 sounds better than tbird...with all this confusion how to make a decision.by the way even std is now out with the UCE engine.
            guys please give some advice

            P.S. one thing i noticed on cl500 is that the seat kinda seems wobbly,i kept moving back and forth while speeding and breaking.showroom guy said its caz of the pick up...???is that so.
            Last edited by demon_speeding; 05-12-2010, 07:05 PM.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by demon_speeding View Post
              buddy i a going through the same delimma...have test ridden classic 500 and t bird.i know manypeople will suggest cl500 in terms of sheer performance.but i love the riding posture of t bird.she feels like a big bike while riding,the riding posture is very comfortable.on the other hand classic is feels much smaller and faster....waiting period is atlest 5 mnths for classic and for t bird is a week or so...looks of classic also dnt appeal to me had it been a cl500 engine on a t bird, would have bought it with eyes closed...cl500 sounds better than tbird...with all this confusion how to make a decision.by the way even std is now out with the UCE engine.
              guys please give some advice

              P.S. one thing i noticed on cl500 is that the seat kinda seems wobbly,i kept moving back and forth while speeding and breaking.showroom guy said its caz of the pick up...???is that so.

              thnx for ur contribution & sharing ur exp. as i posted the same query in other thread & thr i got an answer of one my questions is small tyres can be installed in Thunderbird, now i just want to confirm about getting silencer of Classic 350 in Thunderbird.

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              • #8
                thnx for support got here

                but can this thread being moved under Thumpers may be i got thr more help

                thnx

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                • #9
                  @msncom3, check out these threads, they might be useful.

                  Confused between Classic 350 and thunderbird - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
                  http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/what-bike/12141-confused-between-classic-350-thunderbird.html
                  Having tough time selecting a bike and looking for experts’ opinion? Then this is the place for you...

                  TBTS vs. Electra vs. second hand vs... well Bullets. - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
                  http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/what-bike/12573-tbts-vs-electra-vs-second-hand-vs-well-bullets.html
                  Having tough time selecting a bike and looking for experts’ opinion? Then this is the place for you...

                  Classic 350 or Electra - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
                  http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/what-bike/12352-classic-350-electra.html
                  Having tough time selecting a bike and looking for experts’ opinion? Then this is the place for you...


                  They definitely helped in my decision.
                  Spl thanks to pal YAMAHATROOPER!

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                  • #10
                    Yesterday again visited SR Moters Jhandewalan, dealer of RE & took test ride of TB. very confirmatble in sitting position but only prob., is not habitual of higher adjusted handlebar.

                    got to know that Classic 500 comes with 18 inches tyres (both) & can be changed in TB also but not by dealer I have to go to open market for chaning tyres, Change of silencer of TB with Classic tilted is not possible as per mechanic at dealer but another mechanic in Karol bagh confirmed to do so.



                    so i m just confirming abut silencer & cost involved & thn gona took desicion on TB with 18 inches both tyres, classic tilted silencer & handle bar of Bajaj Avenger of Electra.



                    any suggestions from others

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                    • #11
                      owners of Thunderbirds & others pls help me in sorting out my these problems.

                      1) Getting 18 inches normal or 18 inches tubeless if possible then @ what price

                      2) Tilted Silencer of Classic into TB (Cost approx Rs. 2000/- as per dealer) is that possible

                      3) Handlebar of Bajaj Avenger in TB possibility & cost.

                      for all above problems some preferable & trusted Bike Modifier/Tyre Dealer

                      visited 2 dealers in delhi both said changing tyres & silencer didnot effects warranty, as someone said these modifications can void warranty but as per dealer warranty on tyres only on the hand of tyre manufacturer so changing tyres is not a issue.

                      one offered me 7500 for alloys & 6000 for tubeless & adjusting my stock 19 inches in 3000 (so net deal will be in 10.5K) any suggestions for the deal & 3000 for replacing silencer, so total deal is of 14k approx

                      please advice

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                      • #12
                        Finalised TB in Silver with tilted silencer in 112500/- (11000 for bike included leg guard & sari guard worth Rs. 1500 + 2500 for tilted silencer), delivery due on Wednesday but still not finalised Alloys & tubeless, visited Mahalaxmi in Karol Bagh opposite to Bikanerwala but still want to explore more

                        any recomendations for dealers of Alloy's & Tubeless tyres

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                        • #13
                          guys....! if you want hassle free long ride driving pleasure go for Thunderbird....

                          if you want feel of a bullet then go for electra, if you are driving this you will feel the thump n vibrations,

                          this is my personal opinion, may vary mind to mind....

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                          • #14
                            Help me in choosing Electra TB or TBTS

                            Hi Friends,

                            I am new to this thread, I am a great fan of RE and planning to buy one as there is no option when compared to RE.

                            I am confused which beast to ride, TBTS or Electra TS.

                            I love the legendary look so i chose the Electra TS, but I dont find more reviews on Electra TS ( Only Electra 5s is available) and more often all are suggesting TBTS is the best.

                            Please help me which one to be selected. I am waiting for the beast to ride.

                            Manoj

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                            • #15
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