Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 : My Motorcycle Diaries

white-rabbit · 8th January 2014, 18:46

Guys,
Now I again got call from the dealer telling a vehicle is available and if I can make the full payment,then they can deliver it in a week.I perticularly asked for the make and they said its 2014.But I dont trust them as I feel its too early for 2014 models. Its just a week! If I am not wrong,2014 models will start comming from late February or early March.
But this is too tempting.Should I take it or not?

8th January 2014, 19:17

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Originally Posted by white-rabbit

Should I take it or not?

Visit the dealer and check the VIN yourself. Nowadays, VIN sticker is pasted on the engine. So, it is easy to find out the month of manufacture.

white-rabbit · 8th January 2014, 21:53

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Originally Posted by J.Ravi

Visit the dealer and check the VIN yourself. Nowadays, VIN sticker is pasted on the engine. So, it is easy to find out the month of manufacture.

I do have a problem there.

The exact word of dealer is " Sir, If you can make the full payment today,I can deliver the vehicle in a week time".
This means I get no chance to check the VIN number,

white-rabbit · 8th January 2014, 23:35

My bull in her 6th year (sold 7 months back).
I really miss the thump!

9th January 2014, 07:55

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Originally Posted by white-rabbit

I do have a problem there.

Put a counter-question to him: 'If you show the VIN, I will make the payment'. If he refuses, then it is fishy. Drop the idea and wait for few more weeks and get a 2014-make.

9th January 2014, 12:36

The cost of routine maintenance and servicing my Blue Bird works out to 28 paise per km for 7,324 km on 8 January 2014 after completion of the fourth free servicing.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 : My Motorcycle Diaries-maintenacecost7324km.jpg

white-rabbit · 11th January 2014, 04:08

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Originally Posted by J.Ravi

Visit the dealer and check the VIN yourself. Nowadays, VIN sticker is pasted on the engine. So, it is easy to find out the month of manufacture.

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.Ravi

Put a counter-question to him: 'If you show the VIN, I will make the payment'. If he refuses, then it is fishy. Drop the idea and wait for few more weeks and get a 2014-make.

Thanks guys!Decided to take up the offer.I went and inspected the bike personally,and could not find any scratches or dents.It was all dusty.I am trusting my instincts and decided to take it.

Couple of questions in my mind:
1) I am taking it on Temporary Registration until the registration opens on 26th January.So, If I change the silencer and do any other modifications before that,will it hinder the registration process?

2) Any thing special I need to take care of at the time of delivery?

First look of my bird and VIN:(Thats my kid)

11th January 2014, 08:09

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Originally Posted by white-rabbit

If I change the silencer and do any other modifications before that,will it hinder the registration process?

No. You can modify your bike even before registration except changing the engine and chassis!

RTO will only check the engine and chassis numbers of the new bikes at the time of registration.

white-rabbit · 17th January 2014, 07:37

I got my bird yesterday.Too busy to put a detailed post.You can expect it soon.The price has been hiked.I had to pay 5256/- more on the billed amount.Total it came to 195000/- approx.

Majumdarda · 17th January 2014, 08:15

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Originally Posted by white-rabbit

I got my bird yesterday.Too busy to put a detailed post.You can expect it soon.The price has been hiked.I had to pay 5256/- more on the billed amount.Total it came to 195000/- approx.

Good morning white-rabbit and let me be the very first one from this forum to congratulate you. Do take lots of pictures of your bull and start your own initial experience experience report. Looking forward to hear more from you. Ride with pride, ride with safety gears.

17th January 2014, 08:48

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Originally Posted by white-rabbit

I got my bird yesterday.

Congratulations and best wishes, white-rabbit. Explore and enjoy the Thunderbird.

rki2007 · 21st January 2014, 21:06

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Originally Posted by white-rabbit

I got my bird yesterday.Too busy to put a detailed post.You can expect it soon.The price has been hiked.I had to pay 5256/- more on the billed amount.Total it came to 195000/- approx.

Congrats for getting yourself 'the bull'. Happy and safe motoring

I was also told that only 2014 models will be delivered. So i am waiting for the next lot of bikes to arrive by month end.

By the way is there any increase in the price since may 2013.

white-rabbit · 22nd January 2014, 07:10

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Originally Posted by rki2007

Congrats for getting yourself 'the bull'. Happy and safe motoring

I was also told that only 2014 models will be delivered. So i am waiting for the next lot of bikes to arrive by month end.

By the way is there any increase in the price since may 2013.

Yup.there is an increase in price.which model are you going for?the difference is between 2500 to 5250 depending on the model.

slicvic · 22nd January 2014, 19:10

How much can i pay for a Jan 2013 5500 Km run TB 500. KA registered. Present KA on road price is 1,96,000.

rki2007 · 23rd January 2014, 00:43

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Originally Posted by white-rabbit

Yup.there is an increase in price.which model are you going for?the difference is between 2500 to 5250 depending on the model.

I am planning for tbts 350

8th January 2014, 18:46	#361
white-rabbit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 282 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 : My Motorcycle Diaries Guys, Now I again got call from the dealer telling a vehicle is available and if I can make the full payment,then they can deliver it in a week.I perticularly asked for the make and they said its 2014.But I dont trust them as I feel its too early for 2014 models. Its just a week! If I am not wrong,2014 models will start comming from late February or early March. But this is too tempting.Should I take it or not?
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white-rabbit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 282 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 : My Motorcycle Diaries My bull in her 6th year (sold 7 months back). I really miss the thump! Attached Thumbnails
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9th January 2014, 12:36	#366
J.Ravi Posts: n/a	Maintenance Cost Just 28 Paise Per Km The cost of routine maintenance and servicing my Blue Bird works out to 28 paise per km for 7,324 km on 8 January 2014 after completion of the fourth free servicing.
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17th January 2014, 07:37	#369
white-rabbit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 282 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 : My Motorcycle Diaries I got my bird yesterday.Too busy to put a detailed post.You can expect it soon.The price has been hiked.I had to pay 5256/- more on the billed amount.Total it came to 195000/- approx.
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slicvic BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: KA 19 Posts: 856 Thanked: 527 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 : My Motorcycle Diaries How much can i pay for a Jan 2013 5500 Km run TB 500. KA registered. Present KA on road price is 1,96,000.
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