[maskebail]

Wow that seat and tail section have their own presence.
You should have explored scrambler seat mod instead of this.
Anyway, that wouldn't have solved your problems.
I think you should sell the bike; but before buying a new one, really think it through and test ride all the options and get the bike you really like and ignore all the reviews you see about the bike.
Also, you should still consider j series engines now, meteor and new classic are actually good for relaxed riding. As much as the purists hated re for j series platform, re knew uce engines had to die as people needed refinement and not vibrations.

Maverick looks unfinished to me; Wait for triumph scrambler t4 variant as well, it gets the speed t4 engine with all the torque in scrambler format.
Check out suzuki vstrom 250 - it's a good do-it-all bike.
Check ktm 250 duke - people swear by it and it doesn't make you want to go really fast. The new all black variant looks sick!
Check honda CB 300r - it's a sweet and light bike.
Upcoming re scram 440 would also suit you, if they control vibrations.
I saw some good feedback on new jawa 42fj , but I am not entirely convinced by jawa yezdi lineup myself. Test ride it though, you might like it and it certainly looks good.

[Gaurangd30]

Originally Posted by parik_ind

Its difficult to tell whether you are not enjoying the motorcycle because the mods make it look bad or if it the entire experience of owning and riding it is sub-par. If it is just the mods, the cheaper option would be to refit the OEM parts and give it a whirl. However, if you just don't enjoy the bike, and this happens, then a new one would make sense.

I own a RE TB 500 and Scrambler 400X. I bought the Scrambler because I had grown tired of the TB 500 and found it cumbersome in the city. I absolutely love the 400X. It's just so easy to ride. Here's the surprising bit though, after riding the 400X for a few months, I have also begun to get a feel back for the TB 500. I see that it has its strengths and have now re-learned to appreciate them. I may not use it as much as the Triumph, but I don't dislike it anymore. What I am trying to say is that the Triumph seems to have got be back to enjoying motorcycles again and it does not matter which of the two I use now.

Since you are already considering the Speed T, give the the 400X a look as well. There are sufficient reviews and ownership experiences on Team-BHP to give you a sense of what to expect.

I went to get a test ride of both the Triumph speed 400 and the T4, the T4 is better to ride but speed has better handling and road presence, both the bikes look really nice and are well finished.
The scrambler however was not available for test ride and it's quite out of my budget so I have still not considered it as an option, part of the reason is the seat height.
I have added the T4 to my list of options

Originally Posted by Sensible_Speed

Dude, you've made scrambler mods to this bullet, but they're only half complete. I'd suggest go all in and convert it to a full blown scrambler and take it off roading. You may enjoy it a lot more that way. A couple of mods really are all you need. You can use the Bullet Trials as a benchmark for the off-roadiness of your own steed. Exhaust, handlebar, suspension are pretty much all you need to change. I'd also suggest a good bash plate under the engine.

If you still don't like your bike post the mods and off-roading, you can go ahead and buy something else. But, don't write it off before you've tried everything. This bike is quite versatile.

Well I thought of making it a scrambler and went ahead with the mods but now that I know that this bike does not fit into my needs and it's not something I am fond of riding I decided to not put more efforts on it as it would still not change the nature of the bike and I would have to spend alot and that isn't wise considering that I have not ridden it much and the situation I am in.

Originally Posted by MDED

Oh mate, the mods look terrible. I have owned Classic 350 2017 (UCE) and ridden it for 7 years and 45000 kms before buying Hines Legacy edition last June.

Whenever I see the new J series bullet 350 on the road, I keep looking at it. I just love the way stock bullet looks. My suggestion, bring the bike back to its original shape and put those rear view mirrors back.

So I got the major original parts installed back on the bike and put it up for sale.
It did not cost much as still had most of them and now the bike looks like this


I have not ridden it and I feel like it's time to say goodbye.
Meanwhile
PS:I am getting offered around 1.4L for my bike after restoring it and putting it on OLX.

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Originally Posted by bharadhaaa

Just don't waste your money modding the bike like your Bullet.

Yeah man I won't be making any changes to whichever motorcycle I decide to buy.
Also the Maverick does not look ugly to me it's just that it doesn't look like a 400cc motorcycle.
I am confused between Triumph speed T4 and Maverick 440.
Totally different engines but I really like both of them as they offer low end torque really well.

Originally Posted by Balaji31582

The UCE engines are constructed without any counter balancers and on the Single cradle frame, which naturally tends to not reduce vibration. The transmission of this vibration to the stay has led to breakage in the earlier versions like mine. So Vibrations are the Feel of erstwhile, Royal Enfield. I don't want to bring in the usual debate of what RE didn't do well, which is already been discussed in several other threads .

Thanks for the suggestions,
Well the chain was tightened on the last service and as for the oil I put Motul 5100 for better life and less vibrations.
The engine oil change was the only time when I felt a change in the bike and for some days it was pleasant to ride.
The bike even has a iridium spark plug.
I was planning to put the Carberry vibration reduction plate but I had seen some mixed reviews of it and cancelled the plan.

I do take care of my bike but this was my first big bike and hence i.might have made some mistakes.

Originally Posted by PaddleShifter

If you ride less, stay away from Bajaj bikes. I had a terrible experience with RS200 that had its tank and fuel pump replaced twice due to low usage.

Yeah I have removed the mods and put it up for sale.
Also as the Triumph speed T4 is also from Bajaj partnership should I be worried about them?
As for the Maverick I added the option of Triumph T4, considering this only that I might get bored of a laid back engine of the Maverick.

[Gaurangd30]

Update
Just booked the Mavrick 440 Red colour after selling the Bullet for 1.45L.
Got a discount of 20k on the Mavrick and opted for a BH series number, the bike is booked on Flipkart and after contacting the dealer I came to know that it will be available in 4-5 days as they have to procure it from another dealership.
I wanted the bike to be delivered on Sunday but the showroom guys say that it will closed and they won't be able to do it.
As I finalized on my decision here are something's which might help someone buying the Mavrick

These are my experience from the test rides and showroom visits

Pros for the Mavrick

• The Handling and the comfort the bike gives is unmatched
• Exhaust sound is awesome
• Easy to maintain
• 5 years of warranty is better than the competition

Cons for the Mavrick

• Marketing and Dealership experience is bad, it's so bad that it puts the bike off your mind
• Looks are a hit or a miss depends on personal choice
• Quality levels could be better

I still went ahead with the bike because I found a good dealer near me and the overall package of the bike fits in my needs.
As for the dealership experience, I think hero should work on treating it's premium customers are little better, the bike can sell a lot if they decide to do something about this thing the problem with the dealerships is that they don't care if you buy the bike or not and neither are they interested in selling it to you i.e no follow up calls no proper way of explaining why should I buy this bike or what are the features and offers, I felt like anyone going to the showroom to buy Mavrick would already be convinced and if he/she is not they won't even consider it as most of the guys know as much as the person going to buy the bike.
I was even told that I can't take a test ride with my mom as the Pillion, not even for a small distance.
This is the biggest reason why the bike is not selling.

The only people buying this bike will be the ones who have already made a decision at the back of the mind and have a clear picture of what they want in a bike.
My advice to someone who is looking to buy Mavrick would be that don't go by the dealership experience as it's a great bike, juts give it a test ride and it's should be clear if you want it or not and if you do then make sure that there is a premia dealership near you as the service centers might make you annoyed.

Here are some reasons why I didn't consider other bikes in the segment:

CB350 series
The overall package was good but ride quality is a little stiff and power is less and some quality issues with the bike

Triumph speed T4
This came very close to what I wanted and was one of the best bikes in the segment the only con is evident cost cutting and overall very less road presence

Guerrilla and Himalayan
Both very good bikes but just the new engine and previously owning a RE I did not want to have that experience again, although I know they have improved

That's all from me
Thanks everyone for the suggestions

[Gordon]

Congratulations on the new booking. I am interested in one detail of your Bullet - the front fender and stays. Since you may have missed my PM, posting the query here.

Request if you can elaborate:
- From which motorcycle is the front fender and stays (brackets) from?
- Where did you manage to source them?
- Did you have to make modifications on the stays/brackets?

[Gaurangd30]

Originally Posted by Gordon

Congratulations on the new booking. I am interested in one detail of your Bullet - the front fender and stays. Since you may have missed my PM, posting the query here.

Request if you can elaborate:
- From which motorcycle is the front fender and stays (brackets) from?
- Where did you manage to source them?
- Did you have to make modifications on the stays/brackets?

Hey!
I saw your pm but as my membership level doesn't allow me to reply to them I was unable to do so.

The front fender is the stock only but it's chopped down from the sides. The stays are modified and lengthened to fit the chopped fender

If you want to do that mod just get the front fender cut by someone who is good at using a grinder

Then buy two sets of stays and break the original stays from the flat point where the bolts are fitted. Use the extra stay and break it off for some extra length and join them together. The end result would be a longer stay. You will also need to bend the end part of the stay a little to fit the fender