Re: My (p)ride - The RE Desert Storm 500 Sorry for the delay in responding. Was out of town for couple of days and didnt get to log on . Quote:
Originally Posted by mobike008 Oops, how did i miss this thread? Congrats on your Desert Storm.
Both the DS and Chrome are excellent bikes and I myself an ecstatic owner of a Chrome.
What is the latest odo reading of your DS? How about some latest snaps too?
Enjoy your (P)Ride |
Thanks mobike. The Odo stands at 2658kms as of 18th Jan 2013. Its been 10 months since I bought the DS, so you can see that I'm not much of a rider ... its usually on the weekends and when its just me either going to the office or doing rounds in the city. Wifey finds the tiny rear seat too uncomfortable. Quote:
Originally Posted by ku69rd Mate,
A bit confusing from your notes to pick up from where the sound/noise is emanating.
You have mentioned that 2UP riding you noticed and then contradict with hard acceleration Can you check if its emanating from the engine or swingarm or rear suspension?
Would it be a dry metallic sound that you are getting?
Congrats on the motorcycle nevertheless |
I guess the noise was always there only during acceleration. Just that I got it noticed only during my last ride. I'm not entirely sure where it is coming from, but have a strong feeling it is engine and when under a bit stress. I'm trying to get the sound recorded somehow. When done, will post it over here for sure.
It dose sound metallic to me, sort of when you try to cut a metal string using a blunt knife . kritch - kritch sort of . Quote:
Originally Posted by rakesh_r Congrats for the DS. Its one of a looker.Booked one myself yesterday.Now the agonizing waiting period starts . About the sound,are you sure the rear seat is not touching the rear mudguard?As far as i know there is a problem with the rear seat.I believe the classics are not meant to have a rear seat.
Keeping a close eye on this thread. |
Hi Rakesh, Congrats on your booking. For sure the count down is painful !
I'm pretty sure its not the seat touching the mudguard. I did inspect for scuff marks but found none! The 1st time I rode a pillion, the rear tire rubbed against the wiring going on to the tail lamp and indicators. It was a bad design how they lay the cable, Got it replaced under warranty and also made a slight rework as the cable now travels along the inner side wall and not directly above the wheel. Quote:
Originally Posted by sasen Just one information I would like to know once your complete your 500KMs trip? Would this be a too much of discomfort because of the spring loaded seat and overall ergonomics. I was contemplating between a Classice 350 and Electra 350. I have Classic seats are pain for long rides. If your experience is the same I will go for the Electra. If I can't do long rides on Bullets doesn't make sense |
Hi Sasen, unfortunately not every one was in favor of me doing the road trip. so had to call it off. But have done couple of 200Km round trip. Towards the last 30 odd Kms, you bum does hurt a bit. could be the spring mounted seats. For my onward journey of 100Km, i used to take brks after every 30 min or so. hence didnt find it that painful, but on the return leg, just wanted it to be finished and get home before dark. 5 -10 min break in between should solve the bum pain issue i think. Over All ergonomics too I didnt find it all the problematic. It was based on these 200Kms rides that I wanted to push it a little further ...
Regards
Bugs
Last edited by bhagathmp : 21st January 2013 at 17:31.
Reason: Added an apology for the late reply :-)
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