All T-BHP Royal Enfield Owners- Your Bike Pics here Please

agbenny · 7th November 2008, 17:43

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Nice ride

.Do you get the thump as in the old Thunderbird or is it softer still.
Did not get a chance to ride one yet..

The ride is very soft, after first service it became super soft. What really missing is the beat. RE is failed to manage the rhythm. The engine noise is not like the older RE bikes - Its sounds like a diesel Bullet.

However, I hope the technology advancement might drag more bikers towards RE, sooner the regular problems may not exist.

sathee46 · 7th November 2008, 17:57

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Originally Posted by ram.west

@sathee46: You part of the Madras Bulls Club??

I would love too, but it was too hard to attend all the meets, Once i took it to bangalore it was even harder. I'm just a fan

ram.west · 7th November 2008, 18:04

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I would love too, but it was too hard to attend all the meets, Once i took it to bangalore it was even harder. I'm just a fan

You are in chennai or Bangalore?

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Originally Posted by ram.west

The ride is very soft, after first service it became super soft. What really missing is the beat. RE is failed to manage the rhythm. The engine noise is not like the older RE bikes - Its sounds like a diesel Bullet.

However, I hope the technology advancement might drag more bikers towards RE, sooner the regular problems may not exist.

Hmmm.. But the problems is what we love mate. Thats what keeps us more and more glued to this awesome piece of engineering.

@Hurrycane: Welcome Mate!! Good to see the bullet in stock. Just try installing one of those crash guards mate. They help seriously!!

ald · 7th November 2008, 19:46

1986 500cc - converted
32mm Amal - 220 main jet, no pilot
High comp. piston - 8.5:1
Head ported + larger valves
18 tooth sprocket

ram.west · 9th November 2008, 06:28

hey ald!!

! nice ride !!!any issues after the conversion to 500??

v12 · 9th November 2008, 08:47

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Gordon · 9th November 2008, 08:49

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Originally Posted by ald

1986 500cc - converted
32mm Amal - 220 main jet, no pilot
High comp. piston - 8.5:1
Head ported + larger valves
18 tooth sprocket

Hi Andrei, good to see you here. Welcome to the community.

ald · 9th November 2008, 09:59

Hey Ram, nope, no issues. Been riding this setup for 2 years now. recently put the forged piston, so I'm running in again. Let see how she performs after that.

Hey Gordon, I've been here since a very long time

, just not too active.

Hurrycane12 · 10th November 2008, 11:13

Hi Ram; Thanks; yes the crash guard is on my mind too; its just that i havent had the time to go and get things done.

I am planning to go for a new Electra 5s may be another 4-5 months down the line will need inputs on the same.

alpha1 · 10th November 2008, 12:32

I own a 2003 TBird. Will post pix later.
The funny thing is that these days I feel like possessing an old bullet (350 or 500) with all its quirks intact, instead of the TBird.

:-o

ram.west · 10th November 2008, 12:39

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Originally Posted by alpha1

I own a 2003 TBird. Will post pix later.
The funny thing is that these days I feel like possessing an old bullet (350 or 500) with all its quirks intact, instead of the TBird.

:-o

Welcome Alpha! Ya ..

It happens with almost all TBird owners. after a while u suddenly start to develop this out of the space liking towards the old Bullet!!!!

Do Post your pictures at the earliest

lohithrao · 10th November 2008, 12:46

Good thread...

I have Machismo 350 2003 model and Lightning 500 99 model...pics can be viewed in my garage..

ram.west · 10th November 2008, 12:50

hey lohit!! Great Rides. But it will be better if you can post those beauties here. !!!

JayPrashanth · 10th November 2008, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Hurrycane12

Hi Ram; Thanks; yes the crash guard is on my mind too; its just that i havent had the time to go and get things done.

I am planning to go for a new Electra 5s may be another 4-5 months down the line will need inputs on the same.

Hi Hurrycane,
Even I am planning to buy an Cast Iron Electra 5S, in January 09 but I was sceptical about the C.I Electra 5S being phased out.

So, I sent an Email to the folks at the customer service in Royal Enfield to clarify matters.

They replied promptly saying that the Electra 5S will definitely be in production till March 2009.

They also said that the future course of action regarding the Cast Iron Electras isn't finalised for the moment.

So, I think it would be better if your could buy the Electra before the March of 2009.

Cheers,
Jay

dwaraka · 10th November 2008, 21:04

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welcome aboard dwarak!! Put in those pictures from the Ladakh trip also!!

Thank you Ram.west for welcome message.

Here are the links to photos of my ladakh ride this june. We were three bullets, 2 4s and mine 500 cc classic. Could not succeed in posting pictures , hence link given.

Picasa Web Albums - Dwarakanath - ladakh-ride
Picasa Web Albums - Shashwat - Leh

Dwarak

7th November 2008, 19:46	#94
ald Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 18 Thanked: 7 Times	1986 500cc - converted 32mm Amal - 220 main jet, no pilot High comp. piston - 8.5:1 Head ported + larger valves 18 tooth sprocket Attached Thumbnails
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9th November 2008, 06:28	#95
ram.west BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hartford,NY Posts: 418 Thanked: 28 Times	hey ald!!! nice ride !!!any issues after the conversion to 500??
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9th November 2008, 09:59	#98
ald Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 18 Thanked: 7 Times	Hey Ram, nope, no issues. Been riding this setup for 2 years now. recently put the forged piston, so I'm running in again. Let see how she performs after that. Hey Gordon, I've been here since a very long time , just not too active.
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10th November 2008, 11:13	#99
Hurrycane12 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Puttur Posts: 459 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	Hi Ram; Thanks; yes the crash guard is on my mind too; its just that i havent had the time to go and get things done. I am planning to go for a new Electra 5s may be another 4-5 months down the line will need inputs on the same.
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10th November 2008, 12:32	#100
alpha1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LandOfNoWinters Posts: 2,093 Thanked: 2,604 Times	I own a 2003 TBird. Will post pix later. The funny thing is that these days I feel like possessing an old bullet (350 or 500) with all its quirks intact, instead of the TBird. :-o
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10th November 2008, 12:46	#102
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Good thread... I have Machismo 350 2003 model and Lightning 500 99 model...pics can be viewed in my garage..
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10th November 2008, 12:50	#103
ram.west BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hartford,NY Posts: 418 Thanked: 28 Times	hey lohit!! Great Rides. But it will be better if you can post those beauties here. !!!
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