Jerky Power: RE Thunderbird.

Psycho · 22nd March 2008, 03:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sankar

Psycho he has a Thunderbird, it has a BS carb. With the BS carb if you screw in then the mixture becomes lean because it's a fuel screw and not the air screw.

I am going senile.

bblost · 24th March 2008, 13:09

I took off on a ride from Hyderabad to Lonar on Saturday.
Total Distance about 900+ in two days.

The jerks come back on the way to SangaReddy.
After breakfast there replaced the spark plug and the power become smoother.

However there are 2 issues that remain.

Issue #1
I need to keep toggling my headlight(High Beam).
With it ON the ride is real smooth for about a 100 kms.
Switch it OFF, ride becomes smooth for the next 100 kms.
I am guessing its something to do with my CDI or my 4.5 year old battery.

Issue #2
I would sometimes get turbo lag kind of feeling on heavy acceleration.

Since FFE is not a co-requiste, K&N has MANIFESTED itself in my mind shopping list.

I rode 12 hours in the rain yesterday and my bike never stalled.
Ride write up as soon as I get the time.

THANKS

bblost · 24th March 2008, 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhi

How much mileage do you get?

Long ride meant the roads were counting.

I got an average of 40kmpl riding with a pillion at speeds generally on the 85+ side.

bblost · 25th March 2008, 12:10

Detailed ride story
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...-big-hole.html

bblost · 10th November 2008, 11:35

I did not want to create a new thread for this question of mine.

CLUTCH.
Some slipping has started coming thru and I am replacing the clutch.

I ran google and found this
Royal Enfield Motorcycles - Motorcycle India | Custom Motorcycle Kit | Custom Harley Davidson Accessory | India

At Rs 41000 it is 100 times the cost of a stock clutch.

Any alternatives.

Spitfire · 10th November 2008, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by bblost

At Rs 41000 it is 100 times the cost of a stock clutch.

40K?

What is it made of? titanium?

Why the need to go for an aftermarket? Stick to Stock.

bblost · 10th November 2008, 12:36

I can only wonder what its made up of.
A correction to my earlier post.
Royal Enfield Motorcycles - Motorcycle India | Custom Motorcycle Kit | Custom Harley Davidson Accessory | India
and its price is 30k.

Still way over what I am prepared to pay.

@Spitfirel: No reason per se. Would like to evaluate available options.
Since the stock clutch is quite cheap at 400 bucks, I don't mind experimenting a little.

deepclutch · 10th November 2008, 16:11

I got a 2005 electra 4S.the air filter is fitted in RHS box.I didnt felt any missing apart from once when filled from a spurious source.

I am not into modding.but If I fit a K&N filter for my bull ,what things can I expect?

@bblost :I think 40kmpl constant mileage is possible with AVL engines.but at 80kmph ?

prem_j · 11th November 2008, 23:12

Hi... Guys I need some help.. My bull is not doing good these days... On a highway flat road she goes like a rocket...but on a ghat she fails to run... she losses her pressure.. I got it checked but still i feel the same... Any Bright Idea's!!!!!

shldn · 7th April 2009, 13:16

bblost, how did you resolve this issue ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by bblost

Issue #1
I need to keep toggling my headlight(High Beam).
With it ON the ride is real smooth for about a 100 kms.
Switch it OFF, ride becomes smooth for the next 100 kms.
I am guessing its something to do with my CDI or my 4.5 year old battery.

bblost · 7th April 2009, 13:22

Since last reported the issue no longer occurs on my bike.

These have happened to my bike since then:

3rd battery.
Twice changed as the Amaron was faulty and I got a replacement from them.

The manifolds on both sides of the carb are new.

New clutch plates. Bike was 5+ years old when changed.

I don't know which of these is responsible for fixing the issue.

24th March 2008, 13:09	#32
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,355 Times View My Garage	Update I took off on a ride from Hyderabad to Lonar on Saturday. Total Distance about 900+ in two days. The jerks come back on the way to SangaReddy. After breakfast there replaced the spark plug and the power become smoother. However there are 2 issues that remain. Issue #1 I need to keep toggling my headlight(High Beam). With it ON the ride is real smooth for about a 100 kms. Switch it OFF, ride becomes smooth for the next 100 kms. I am guessing its something to do with my CDI or my 4.5 year old battery. Issue #2 I would sometimes get turbo lag kind of feeling on heavy acceleration. Since FFE is not a co-requiste, K&N has MANIFESTED itself in my mind shopping list. I rode 12 hours in the rain yesterday and my bike never stalled. Ride write up as soon as I get the time. THANKS Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

25th March 2008, 12:10	#34
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,355 Times View My Garage	Detailed ride story http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...-big-hole.html
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10th November 2008, 11:35	#35
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,355 Times View My Garage	I did not want to create a new thread for this question of mine. CLUTCH. Some slipping has started coming thru and I am replacing the clutch. I ran google and found this Royal Enfield Motorcycles - Motorcycle India \| Custom Motorcycle Kit \| Custom Harley Davidson Accessory \| India At Rs 41000 it is 100 times the cost of a stock clutch. Any alternatives.
	() Thanks

10th November 2008, 12:36	#37
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,355 Times View My Garage	I can only wonder what its made up of. A correction to my earlier post. Royal Enfield Motorcycles - Motorcycle India \| Custom Motorcycle Kit \| Custom Harley Davidson Accessory \| India and its price is 30k. Still way over what I am prepared to pay. @Spitfirel: No reason per se. Would like to evaluate available options. Since the stock clutch is quite cheap at 400 bucks, I don't mind experimenting a little.
	() Thanks

10th November 2008, 16:11	#38
deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 162 Times	I got a 2005 electra 4S.the air filter is fitted in RHS box.I didnt felt any missing apart from once when filled from a spurious source. I am not into modding.but If I fit a K&N filter for my bull ,what things can I expect? @bblost :I think 40kmpl constant mileage is possible with AVL engines.but at 80kmph ?
	() Thanks

11th November 2008, 23:12	#39
prem_j Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi... Guys I need some help.. My bull is not doing good these days... On a highway flat road she goes like a rocket...but on a ghat she fails to run... she losses her pressure.. I got it checked but still i feel the same... Any Bright Idea's!!!!!
	() Thanks

7th April 2009, 13:22	#41
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,355 Times View My Garage	Since last reported the issue no longer occurs on my bike. These have happened to my bike since then: 3rd battery. Twice changed as the Amaron was faulty and I got a replacement from them. The manifolds on both sides of the carb are new. New clutch plates. Bike was 5+ years old when changed. I don't know which of these is responsible for fixing the issue.
	() Thanks