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Originally Posted by anoopash Today is my birthday and guess what I found out . Yes my bike has reached trivandrum waiting helpless in the go-down. The dealer promised the delivery this Tuesday. Very excited . I found traces of rust at the front disk , is that normal ? |
That seems like dust on the front disk and i wont be too worried about that.
But, what worries me is the first picture which indeed seems like rust near the engine compartment. If you have not already taken the delivery. Do ask them to swap it with a different bike
Btw, belated happy birthday. your birthday falls two days prior to mine...Cheers !!!
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Originally Posted by ArizonaJim Replace both bulbs?Although it is uncommon for both of them to fail at the same time, it is possible.
As you've read, my low fuel indicator float died within the first 6 months of its life. I don't trust them. |
Thanks for the feedback. Maroon Marauder is due for a service and will get all these points checked up by them until then, I will refuel based on mental calculation of 200kms ( to be on safe side)...LOL!
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Originally Posted by anoopash Thank you for answering my query but the pictures I have posted are both classic 500 EFI with the fuel pumps. Classic chrome 500 and Classic Tan 500. |
Then the only answer could be that its a manafacturing oversight. Remember each bullet is made hand-made so there could be a possibility of human error
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Originally Posted by Majumdarda I think that's more of a rumor. I had the same doubt and even the dealers say this. But as per Customer care, there is no such thing.Infact the RE website has the following details :- |
Not sure why are we discussing so much about the tank, its size, shape etc. Classic./Standard bikes come with 13.5 Litre Tank Capacity and ThunderBird with 20L tank capacity. Simple !!!
Keep that in mind and refuel in time and avoid pushing your bike like I had too resulting in unwated weight loss
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Originally Posted by drvhplyevraftr Hi Avi:
Did you get a chance to test drive the carb version?. I am confused between the TB500, Classic 500 and Bullet carb 500. I went to the GoGreen Gachibowli dealer and they had only the TB350 and Bullet carb 500 for test drive. Out of the two, clearly it is the Bullet 500 but I would like to hear from you on the difference between the classic and bullet 500 before I pay the booking amount.Thanks. |
Last weekend after a lot of insistence from the teenage guy who bought the Bullet 500 (Carb Version), I took a test ride of it.
We both rode our bikes back to back and
below is feedback he gave me after riding my EFI Bull. His friend who accompanied him (he owns an EFI Classic 500) and also rode both bikes back to back felt the same way
1. Accelaration seems higher in EFI version ( But, this could be due to Racedynamics chip that I have installed)
2. Grip seems much better on my bike
3. He loved the throaty growl of my engine
4. He felt the rear brake travels less for application. Whereas, his rear brake has lot of play before the brakes get applied
My feedback after riding the Carb 500
1. Firstly, the engine feels smooth and due to lack of words, SOFT. Whereas, my EFI bull feels much more meatier not just the engine sound but, the overall feel of the bike
2. As mentioned above, the rear tyre grip is pathetic. I recommended him to change the rear tyre immediately and asked him to install the Michelins that I have got which iam quite happy with.
3. Gears were not slipping in too easily. It required a bit of effort
Overall, the carb version feels soft, light and free revving type of engine
Mobile picture with flash on (oversight). Do you see that greenish color on the engine compartment?
Non Flash Version ![RE Classic Chrome 500 (12,500kms Done):The "Maroon Marauder" THUMP's home!!-img_20140622_095922.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/motorbikes/1253528d1690908249t-re-classic-chrome-500-12-500kms-done-maroon-marauder-thumps-home-img_20140622_095922.jpg)