Stocking up spare parts for my Bull

JayPrashanth · 2nd April 2010, 21:05

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Originally Posted by Leepower

Thanks Jay, i'll talk with the k and n guys today about filter. Which filter and muffler do u recommend?

Shakeel goldie from Pune. K&N pod filter(R1060) or the Uni foam filter(not available in India) which apparently filters a little better.

Cheers,

Jay

slicvic · 5th April 2010, 09:44

New woes, someone must have bumped into my bike when it was parked, now one of the indicators is broken. Can't find a replacement :( . My bike has the dark orange indicators, now only the ones with the clear glass and orange bulbs are available.
I like the original orange ones better.

shan2129 · 5th April 2010, 12:34

@slicvic : my STD had those transparent ones, i purchased the original Classic orange indicator glasses, they were a bolt on fit to my std. 350 indicators. hope you can find them at dealer/brand store

Gordon · 5th April 2010, 13:02

There are so many RX's in the market, and there is no shortage of spares. Only the 135 5s, RXZ 5s and the RDs have availability issues. Bullet in the same manner will probably never be short of spares. Engine components and spares for the older bullets will not be as much of an issue as spares for the Thunderbird and Machismo AVLs.

slicvic · 5th April 2010, 13:07

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Originally Posted by shan2129

@slicvic : my STD had those transparent ones, i purchased the original Classic orange indicator glasses, they were a bolt on fit to my std. 350 indicators. hope you can find them at dealer/brand store

Thanks for the lead, didn't know that the classic comes with orange indicator glasses. While searching i found the indicators of the Rx to be a bolt on fit too, but the colour is a lighter orange, not the darker orange found on the bullet

Leepower · 6th April 2010, 17:15

Yup, RX's indicator is not dark enough. I have the transparent ones on my Bull. They look okay

Leepower · 6th April 2010, 17:17

Heard about the new RE joke -- STD UCE 350!!!

slicvic · 6th April 2010, 17:43

Went to the RE dealer in udupi for the orange indicator, reply from the dealer: "waiting period for bike is 4 months saar, waiting period for spares of the bike also 4 months saar"

now who would want to buy the classic once he hears that?

Leepower · 7th April 2010, 17:46

Same story here. I tried to get front disc brake for my Bull. When to RE dealer Dhoni Automobiles, they didn't have it. Then I tried my luck at Shree Automobiles (Pune), the dude said it will take two months to get it!!!

slicvic · 7th April 2010, 17:57

Even i'm on the drum brakes. In other words i use my right foot for brakes

iron · 12th April 2010, 12:35

Hey.
I am having problems with the suspension on my 6k+ km/8month old standard 350.
the bike see saw's at speeds of 60-70km/hr
I showed it the the A.S.S (Wheelocity motors, Andheri (E), mumbai) he says the rear suspension has become loose hence the see saw.
my riding style is pretty sedate. I avoid pot holes, bumpy roads etc. so no question of abusing the bike. my speeds are max upto 70-80km/hr when the roads are clear.
So now I am in a dilemma
1) Are the Shocks covered under warranty?
2) Should i go for the Stock Shocks that come with standard?
3) Should i go for the Gas shocks?

Does any 1 have an idea whether Hagons's shocks are available in Bombay.?
i have checked at the at the US RE site and Hitchcock's site and they cost a bomb when compared to the one's sold by RE. (10,436/-for a pair of Hagon's)
Thanks in advance
Regards

slicvic · 12th April 2010, 18:00

@ iron

Could it be the rear wheel bearings?

If it indeed is the shocks and you have to change them, go for gas filled ones. They are much better.

Leepower · 13th April 2010, 00:50

I would stick with the stock shocks, but that's just me, cos the vibration that my bull gives eases my body and soul

Check the wheel bearing and spokes too!!!
I had a friend who bought a 1989 bull which never used to stay in stand and the bike was very unstable at 50+. Even a slight nudge would get it out of the stand. Guess who was the culprit?
The previous owner had replaced the RE shocks with Hero Honda shocks

ricky_1605 · 30th July 2010, 16:17

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Originally Posted by Leepower

I would stick with the stock shocks, but that's just me, cos the vibration that my bull gives eases my body and soul

Check the wheel bearing and spokes too!!!
I had a friend who bought a 1989 bull which never used to stay in stand and the bike was very unstable at 50+. Even a slight nudge would get it out of the stand. Guess who was the culprit?
The previous owner had replaced the RE shocks with Hero Honda shocks

Hero Honda shocks on a bull

.

There is a mechanic on Sinhgad Road, he only services Bulls. I used to get my bike serviced from there. I have a 2004 RE Thunderbird, he is really good and can get the spares for the bull also.

PM me if you need his number.

ashw_r · 24th August 2010, 00:09

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Originally Posted by slicvic

i'm still on the lookout for the MRF 3.50/19.... anybody in bangalore know if its available there?

Try the MRF showroom on JC road. PM me if you want more details. I got mine few months ago for Rs. 3.5k

5th April 2010, 09:44	#32
slicvic BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: KA 19 Posts: 856 Thanked: 526 Times	New woes, someone must have bumped into my bike when it was parked, now one of the indicators is broken. Can't find a replacement :( . My bike has the dark orange indicators, now only the ones with the clear glass and orange bulbs are available. I like the original orange ones better.
	() Thanks

5th April 2010, 12:34	#33
shan2129 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dehradun Posts: 304 Thanked: 96 Times	@slicvic : my STD had those transparent ones, i purchased the original Classic orange indicator glasses, they were a bolt on fit to my std. 350 indicators. hope you can find them at dealer/brand store
	() Thanks

5th April 2010, 13:02	#34
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 496 Times View My Garage	There are so many RX's in the market, and there is no shortage of spares. Only the 135 5s, RXZ 5s and the RDs have availability issues. Bullet in the same manner will probably never be short of spares. Engine components and spares for the older bullets will not be as much of an issue as spares for the Thunderbird and Machismo AVLs.
	() Thanks

6th April 2010, 17:15	#36
Leepower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maharashtra Posts: 366 Thanked: 78 Times	Yup, RX's indicator is not dark enough. I have the transparent ones on my Bull. They look okay
	() Thanks

6th April 2010, 17:17	#37
Leepower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maharashtra Posts: 366 Thanked: 78 Times	Heard about the new RE joke -- STD UCE 350!!!
	() Thanks

6th April 2010, 17:43	#38
slicvic BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: KA 19 Posts: 856 Thanked: 526 Times	Went to the RE dealer in udupi for the orange indicator, reply from the dealer: "waiting period for bike is 4 months saar, waiting period for spares of the bike also 4 months saar" now who would want to buy the classic once he hears that?
	() Thanks

7th April 2010, 17:46	#39
Leepower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maharashtra Posts: 366 Thanked: 78 Times	Same story here. I tried to get front disc brake for my Bull. When to RE dealer Dhoni Automobiles, they didn't have it. Then I tried my luck at Shree Automobiles (Pune), the dude said it will take two months to get it!!!
	() Thanks

7th April 2010, 17:57	#40
slicvic BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: KA 19 Posts: 856 Thanked: 526 Times	Even i'm on the drum brakes. In other words i use my right foot for brakes
	() Thanks

12th April 2010, 12:35	#41
iron BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 260 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	Hey. I am having problems with the suspension on my 6k+ km/8month old standard 350. the bike see saw's at speeds of 60-70km/hr I showed it the the A.S.S (Wheelocity motors, Andheri (E), mumbai) he says the rear suspension has become loose hence the see saw. my riding style is pretty sedate. I avoid pot holes, bumpy roads etc. so no question of abusing the bike. my speeds are max upto 70-80km/hr when the roads are clear. So now I am in a dilemma 1) Are the Shocks covered under warranty? 2) Should i go for the Stock Shocks that come with standard? 3) Should i go for the Gas shocks? Does any 1 have an idea whether Hagons's shocks are available in Bombay.? i have checked at the at the US RE site and Hitchcock's site and they cost a bomb when compared to the one's sold by RE. (10,436/-for a pair of Hagon's) Thanks in advance Regards
	() Thanks

12th April 2010, 18:00	#42
slicvic BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: KA 19 Posts: 856 Thanked: 526 Times	@ iron Could it be the rear wheel bearings? If it indeed is the shocks and you have to change them, go for gas filled ones. They are much better.
	() Thanks

13th April 2010, 00:50	#43
Leepower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maharashtra Posts: 366 Thanked: 78 Times	I would stick with the stock shocks, but that's just me, cos the vibration that my bull gives eases my body and soul Check the wheel bearing and spokes too!!! I had a friend who bought a 1989 bull which never used to stay in stand and the bike was very unstable at 50+. Even a slight nudge would get it out of the stand. Guess who was the culprit? The previous owner had replaced the RE shocks with Hero Honda shocks
	() Thanks