UCE electra in showroom

mantrig · 22nd February 2010, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreaseMonk

As I posted earlier (probably in another thread) the forks in the Classic are not inverted. It is just a dust cover on top of the normal telescopic forks. It is there on the Std 350 as well.

Please excuse the crappy diagram below.

Ohhhh, Thats cool.

So I think, I can go in for the CL350 without worrying much in that case. The only hinderance is the discomfort of the seat which I can get modified to something without the seat with some comfort for lower back.

Thank you Grease Monk

JayPrashanth · 22nd February 2010, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rennjit

But first, what is a 'Reverse fork' ?
hope it ain't Usd forks.

Telescopic shocks with fork gators. USDs? How we all wish that will happen someday.

Cheers,

Jay

stnair · 22nd February 2010, 20:59

I agree with GreaseMonk regarding the front forks. Check the Royal Enfield website and compare CL350 and Electra: Front suspension of both are : Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm

mantrig · 22nd February 2010, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayPrashanth

Telescopic shocks with fork gators. USDs? How we all wish that will happen someday.

Cheers,

Jay

What are these things called Fork Gators? Are these ones similar to ones used on the SBKS?

JayPrashanth · 22nd February 2010, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by mantrig

What are these things called Fork Gators? Are these ones similar to ones used on the SBKS?

Here you go

http://www.dansmc.com/forkboots.jpg

Cheers,

Jay

EssYouWe · 22nd February 2010, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by mantrig

The only hinderance is the discomfort of the seat which I can get modified to something without the seat with some comfort for lower back.

Hi,

Sitting a bit back helps counter the discomfort. Although it does result in loosened nuts at the front end of the seat.

mantrig · 22nd February 2010, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by EssYouWe

Hi,

Sitting a bit back helps counter the discomfort. Although it does result in loosened nuts at the front end of the seat.

Thanks Jay, for the image.

Hey EssYouWe - How tall would you be? The reason I am asking you this in particular is, just to understand if you face any issues while changing the gears as such due to 18" rear.

Though, I don't think it should be a problem with the regular heel shift lever like all bikes in general.

I had problem this problem on my STD 350 when I had a low lying seat and had to switch to a seat with better height to avoid getting cramps in my thighs during shifting gears (especially using Nuetral Finder used to be very painful).

EssYouWe · 22nd February 2010, 23:14

I am somewhere between 5'11" and 6'.

Never really measured it.

In any case, I used to face that problem with all the other bikes(Yams, HHs etc) , but haven't till now with the Classic.

rahulya007 · 23rd February 2010, 01:18

Sorry Guys,

For the lack of my knowledge, or incomplete review of technical specifications or misconception etc. All Bulls are with telescopic suspension with 130 mm stroke.

The reason of issues with old bulls might be solely attributed to the weight they initially had leading to shocks wearing out early than anticipated..

Can anybody comment on the looks of the new Electra 5s UCE..I have seen the bike in show room, but would like to hear from you all..especially about the thump... All bulls have the same 70mm x 90mm stroke which means all will have almost similar kind of thumping, then why is it less heard on the UCE's than the CI's..is the because of the silencer design or the construction of the engine..

Regards,

Rahul K

Rennjit · 23rd February 2010, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayPrashanth

Telescopic shocks with fork gators. USDs? How we all wish that will happen someday. ..

Technically reverse forks are the USD forks, i believe. It was Kinda shocking when someone mentions older RE's. May be its the metal 'cover tube' (in RE terminology) which confuses. 'Gaiters' are usually of rubber/plastics, collapsible like bellows. Anyway both forks are same on maintenance but having a cover keeps dust out & makes up the look by covering up the skinny fork main tube. As for Electra, one can use Mach 350/500 fork gaiters.
USD & RE, what for?

stnair · 23rd February 2010, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahulya007

Can anybody comment on the looks of the new Electra 5s UCE..I have seen the bike in show room, but would like to hear from you all..

Ive seen the Electra UCE in showroom but it doesnt create the "Love at first sight" effect on me like the Classics. It looks like a big bike thats all and I ve always thought the front forks without the 'Dust covers' looks skinny as Rennjit said.

taj · 25th February 2010, 14:30

Electra UCE 350 in Kochi Show room,
Price 100500/- Ex Showroom Kochi

Some Pics:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...w-sale-71.html

double · 25th February 2010, 18:35

Today I went to Jayanagar, Bangalore Royalenfield showroom.

Following are the prices.
Electra Disc Kick Start - 100684
Electra Disc Electric Start - 105119

I am in some kind of confusion, whether to change my booking from CL350 to Electra5S.

My feel is also that, the split seats are not comfortable, (OR at least for me).
If I do that , I can save 6000 INR.

So Still thinking about it.

Endofdayz · 25th February 2010, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by double

Today I went to Jayanagar, Bangalore Royalenfield showroom.

Following are the prices.
Electra Disc Kick Start - 100684
Electra Disc Electric Start - 105119

I am in some kind of confusion, whether to change my booking from CL350 to Electra5S.

My feel is also that, the split seats are not comfortable, (OR at least for me).
If I do that , I can save 6000 INR.

So Still thinking about it.

Hey double still classic is classic. how many months since you have been waiting for the CL.

I would suggest electra if and only if you cannot wait for the delivery. Other have some patience. it will surely be paid off when you stand out of the crowd.

Meanwhile at what time were you there. I was at showroom at around 12 for my payment for TBTS which i had booked. We could have met.

JayPrashanth · 26th February 2010, 00:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by double

Today I went to Jayanagar, Bangalore Royalenfield showroom.

Following are the prices.
Electra Disc Kick Start - 100684
Electra Disc Electric Start - 105119

I am in some kind of confusion, whether to change my booking from CL350 to Electra5S.

My feel is also that, the split seats are not comfortable, (OR at least for me).
If I do that , I can save 6000 INR.

So Still thinking about it.

City Slicker: CL350/500

Mile Muncher: All other UCE 350s.

And if you've got strong legs, you won't miss the trick start. Use the money for a nice riding jacket.

Cheers,

Jay

22nd February 2010, 20:59	#48
stnair BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calicut Posts: 230 Thanked: 6 Times	I agree with GreaseMonk regarding the front forks. Check the Royal Enfield website and compare CL350 and Electra: Front suspension of both are : Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm
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22nd February 2010, 23:14	#53
EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	I am somewhere between 5'11" and 6'. Never really measured it. In any case, I used to face that problem with all the other bikes(Yams, HHs etc) , but haven't till now with the Classic.
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23rd February 2010, 01:18	#54
rahulya007 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thane, Mumbai Posts: 302 Thanked: 341 Times	Suspension Sorry Guys, For the lack of my knowledge, or incomplete review of technical specifications or misconception etc. All Bulls are with telescopic suspension with 130 mm stroke. The reason of issues with old bulls might be solely attributed to the weight they initially had leading to shocks wearing out early than anticipated.. Can anybody comment on the looks of the new Electra 5s UCE..I have seen the bike in show room, but would like to hear from you all..especially about the thump... All bulls have the same 70mm x 90mm stroke which means all will have almost similar kind of thumping, then why is it less heard on the UCE's than the CI's..is the because of the silencer design or the construction of the engine.. Regards, Rahul K
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25th February 2010, 14:30	#57
taj BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 56 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Electra UCE 350 in Kochi Show room, Price 100500/- Ex Showroom Kochi Some Pics: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...w-sale-71.html
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25th February 2010, 18:35	#58
double BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore( But Nomore gardens) Posts: 85 Thanked: 13 Times	Today I went to Jayanagar, Bangalore Royalenfield showroom. Following are the prices. Electra Disc Kick Start - 100684 Electra Disc Electric Start - 105119 I am in some kind of confusion, whether to change my booking from CL350 to Electra5S. My feel is also that, the split seats are not comfortable, (OR at least for me). If I do that , I can save 6000 INR. So Still thinking about it.
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