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Royal Enfield Thunderbird - Booking Experience
- Thread Starter Skay
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Kickass!!!
Your bird is beautiful! The stone colour really has a killer look.
Congratulations once again skay. So what are you planning to add to your TB now? Any trips planned?
Your bird is beautiful! The stone colour really has a killer look.
Congratulations once again skay. So what are you planning to add to your TB now? Any trips planned?
Its a STUNNER!!!
the matt finish paint looks absolutely awesome!!!
If you have such a stunner of a bike being manufactured in India, I dont think I will think of going for a Harley.
the matt finish paint looks absolutely awesome!!!
If you have such a stunner of a bike being manufactured in India, I dont think I will think of going for a Harley.
matt black is awesome
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Thanks Kpaaz. As of now I haven't planned to add anything except the crash guard. I am planning to buy the riding gears. First thing I bought is the Helmet and gloves, a week before itself. Safety first. Next, planning to buy a good jacket and knee caps.
Regarding rides, yet to start any. Already joined a club 'India Bull Riders' and also registered for Raider Mania 2014, which is conducted by MadBulls in Mahabalipuram.
Thanks Vikijoshi. Yes it is definitely a stunner in the RE stable, but we can't exactly compare it with Harley in terms of quality(everyone talks about it) and practical usability. IMO Harley is a perfect cruiser, provided a good tarmac wherever you go. RE's can withstand any kind or tarmac or even off-road conditions with ease and maintenance will be less comparatively.
Regarding quality, RE has come this far and I am sure it will on par with other international players very soon. Thanks competitors.
Thanks showstopper.
Regarding rides, yet to start any. Already joined a club 'India Bull Riders' and also registered for Raider Mania 2014, which is conducted by MadBulls in Mahabalipuram.
Thanks Vikijoshi. Yes it is definitely a stunner in the RE stable, but we can't exactly compare it with Harley in terms of quality(everyone talks about it) and practical usability. IMO Harley is a perfect cruiser, provided a good tarmac wherever you go. RE's can withstand any kind or tarmac or even off-road conditions with ease and maintenance will be less comparatively.
Regarding quality, RE has come this far and I am sure it will on par with other international players very soon. Thanks competitors.
Thanks showstopper.
Thats great!
I have also planned to register in IBR as my bull arrives. They are very vast.
Did you buy the agv helmet from the RE showroom? I think ill get it from there. Except helmet everything in the showroom is vay too expensive, aftermarket jacket will be a great idea. Go for a matte black crash gaurd it will look great.
I have also planned to register in IBR as my bull arrives. They are very vast.
Did you buy the agv helmet from the RE showroom? I think ill get it from there. Except helmet everything in the showroom is vay too expensive, aftermarket jacket will be a great idea. Go for a matte black crash gaurd it will look great.
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IBR is a great team. I have some friends already in that, so I was referred. In Chennai, they are still start up. Hope it will attract more bikers soon.
Helmet, I didnt get from the showroom, though I like the AGV MLG full face. They didnt bother to show/sell any accessories to the customers. I bought a LS2 combat model from Scooter Spares(Madras), GP Road here in Chennai. It costed 3K and a pair of ProBiker gloves for 400 Rs.
Yes, I am planning to get the matte finish crash guard, the one which is designed for new Thunderbird. Need to do some shopping this weekend.![[:)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Smile.gif "Smile [:)]")
Helmet, I didnt get from the showroom, though I like the AGV MLG full face. They didnt bother to show/sell any accessories to the customers. I bought a LS2 combat model from Scooter Spares(Madras), GP Road here in Chennai. It costed 3K and a pair of ProBiker gloves for 400 Rs.
Yes, I am planning to get the matte finish crash guard, the one which is designed for new Thunderbird. Need to do some shopping this weekend.
Any Updates?
Hows it going?
Hows it going?
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Not much updates Kpaaz. Just completed 200 kms. Not getting much time to ride the bike and the rains in the weekend also not helping. ![[frustration]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Frustration.gif "Frustration [frustration]")
I am just getting used to ride the bike in city traffic. In less traffic areas and open roads, you will be tempted to open the throttle, keeping in mind the run in period, I had to control. The power and torque (especially in 3rd and 4th) is seducing. The throttle response is very good and handling the bike is easier than expected. I am planning to do a short trip this weekend. Will keep you posted.
I am just getting used to ride the bike in city traffic. In less traffic areas and open roads, you will be tempted to open the throttle, keeping in mind the run in period, I had to control. The power and torque (especially in 3rd and 4th) is seducing. The throttle response is very good and handling the bike is easier than expected. I am planning to do a short trip this weekend. Will keep you posted.
Good to hear about the handling. Whats the run in period and whats the speed we have to maintain for the same?
I am planning to switch my booking to TB500. You can say i have been brainwashed by friends & family to book a TB 500 instead, and ill get my fav colour too.
I am planning to switch my booking to TB500. You can say i have been brainwashed by friends & family to book a TB 500 instead, and ill get my fav colour too.
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I would say that you will never regret for taking that decision.
Recommended run-in advice is
Upto 500km - Maintain a max 50kmph
and every 500 kms upto 3000km, increase 10kmph.
It is very hard to maintain the speed limit always, I even touched 80 once and it felt awesome. But we have to make sure the engine is not stressed. Take a good 10min break after every hour of riding, and everything will be fine.
Recommended run-in advice is
Upto 500km - Maintain a max 50kmph
and every 500 kms upto 3000km, increase 10kmph.
It is very hard to maintain the speed limit always, I even touched 80 once and it felt awesome. But we have to make sure the engine is not stressed. Take a good 10min break after every hour of riding, and everything will be fine.